The Church Point NEWS 88th Year No. 16 Wednesday, April 21, 2021 $1 Bulk waste pickup again issue for police jurors By: Steve Bandy waste supervisor that this is an issue amend the parish ordinance to defi ne a Crowley Post-Signal drivers face throughout the parish. contractor as “any person who operates And, according to legal counsel, it’s an a business enterprise, including but not Antique CROWLEY - Demolition debris in a issue jurors brought upon themselves. limited to residential rental properties trailer park in Iota will be picked up. “It appears that, over the years, things or properties used as places of busi- Tractor show Meanwhile, the Acadia Parish Police have been done to mollify jurors and ness.” Jury will revisit its “bulk waste” ordi- citizens that are, frankly, against ordi- But some jurors felt that defi nition this Saturday nance so that everyone is on the same nance,” said Glen Howie. was unfair to business owners “who pay The Church Point page. Not only does the parish ordinance say the bulk of the taxes in the parish.” United Methodist During recent committee meetings, that contractor-generated waste will not Besides, according to A.J. “Jay” Cre- Church will host its jurors learned of a situation in Iota be collected by the parish, but it also deur, precedent has been set. annual Antique Trac- where the owner of a trailer park had spells out how such waste should be “We’ve been picking up trash like this tor Show from 9 a.m.- demolished a number of trailers and placed at the roadside — “bound, neatly for years and by doing that, we’ve set 2 p.m. Saturday, April had simply pushed the debris to the stacked, not more than 6 feet in length, precedent,” he said. “The ordinance 24 on the church roadside awaiting pickup by the parish not more than 75 pounds in weight.” means nothing if precedent has been grounds. “grapple trucks.” To address the “contractor” issue, Gospel music will Jurors were told by the parish bulk Howie offered verbiage that would See APPJ, Page 14 be sung by Southern Lights and Lottie Col- lier. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be pro- vided while supplies Richard, state's last living Pearl last. Chamber Harbor survivor, to visit museum hosts Caravan to leave for Fredericksburg, Texas on April 29 Legislative By: Claudette Olivier Editor
Breakfast Good loving, good By: Steve Bandy whiskey and good Crowley Post-Signal food — that's been the secret to long life for CROWLEY - If there Church Point native was a central theme at Joe Richard, Louisi- the Friday, April 9 Leg- ana's last living Pearl islative Breakfast, it’s Harbor survivor. that Louisiana needs "And some Coors a centralized sales tax Light — don't forget collection system. that," Richard said, Sen. Mark Abraham, laughing, as he en- Rep. John Stefanski joyed a cold one dur- Joe and Rep. Phillip DeVil- ing social hour at an Richard lier addressed a gath- April 13 American Le- ering of local and par- gion Post 225 event. honor one of these ish business leaders at The U.S. Navy vet- guys," Hart said. "For the Crowley Town Club eran, 97, will make 97 years old, he is do- Friday morning during history again later this ing mighty well. It's the annual event host- month, on April 30, (the trip) going to be ed by the Acadia Par- when he becomes the fun." ish Chamber of Com- fi rst Pearl Harbor sur- Richard will be es- merce and sponsored vivor to visit the Na- corted by others from by Acadia Parish Farm tional Museum of the Post 225, Veterans Bureau Insurance. Pacifi c War in Freder- of Foreign Wars Post All three agreed that icksburg, Texas. 9903, the American a central collection Richard will be driv- Legion Riders, Patriot agency would benefi t en to the museum Riders from Louisiana Louisiana businesses by American Legion and Texas and the as well as state coffers, Post 225 Commander Acadia Parish Sheriff's a sentiment that was Dennis Hart and his Offi ce. echoed by at least one wife, Carolyn, as well Prior to leaving member of the audi- as Richard's daugh- Church Point on April ence. ter, Connie Figureon. 29, the caravan will Scott Soileau, a local American Legion Post drive by Church Point's CPA, explained that 225 Vice Commander elementary, middle Church Point native, U.S. Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor a fi rm he represents Lee Daigle Jr. who's and high school and does business in all father, Leander Daigle Our Mother of Peace Joe Richard enjoys a cold beverage during social hour at an April 13 64 Louisiana parishes Sr., the post's oldest Elementary for the American Legion Post 225 event. On April 30, Richard, Louisiana's and across Texas. “We Legion Rider, will also students to wish the have to fi le tax returns last living Pearl Harbor survivor, will be the fi rst Pearl Harbor survi- make the trip to Fred- group a safe trip. Hart for each of the 64 par- ericksburg. vor to visit The National Museum of the Pacifi c War, located in Freder- ishes and one for the "It's a good way to See TRIP, Page 10 icksburg, Texas. (Photo by Claudette Oliver/Church Point News) state of Louisiana — that’s 65 tax returns,” he said. “Texas has 200 counties and we Rain puts the brakes fi le one tax return for Feral pig baits the entire state.” DeVillier, as a mem- ber of the House Ways on rice planting and Means Committee, showing promise is leading the charge By: Bruce Schultz Ronnie Levy, LSU AgCen- LSU AgCenter ter rice specialist, estimated for a centralized sys- By: Kenneth Gautreaux John Pojman, a chemistry Special to The that 90% of the south Loui- tem. LSU AgCenter professor, have been working Church Point News siana crop has been plant- “If we could just sim- Special to The for more than two years on ed compared to 20% of the plify things for busi- Church Point News perfecting a bait and delivery nesses and for individ- Rice planting is wrapping north Louisiana crop. system that minimizes the uals I think that you up in south Louisiana, but “Rice acreage is expected to BATON ROUGE — Feral risk to off-target animals. would have a Louisi- wet weather has kept farm- be reduced primarily in north pigs are a nuisance in many ana that is taking the The researchers had to ers out of the fi elds in the Louisiana due to higher de- areas of the country, caus- initiative to change look at several factors when north. mand and prices for corn ing billions of dollars in dam- our tax landscape and developing the bait. One in- “It’s moving along pretty and soybeans,” Levy said. hopefully attract more age. Scientists with the LSU volved choosing a formula fast,” said Todd Fontenot, Last year’s Louisiana rice businesses to want to AgCenter and the LSU De- that was more attractive to LSU AgCenter agent in Evan- crop totaled 476,000 acres. be here,” he said. partment of Chemistry are hogs based on features such geline Parish. “A lot of rice Michael Deliberto, LSU Ag- “What we are trying working on a bait and deliv- as smell and texture than has been planted in a short Center economist, said it is to do is to put the state ery system to help reduce the other animals such as deer period of time.” anticipated that Louisiana population of feral hogs. or raccoons. He estimated 80 to 85% of farmers will reduce their rice See EVENT, Glen Gentry, LSU AgCen- the crop is planted in Evan- Page 14 ter feral hog specialist, and See BAIT, Page 12 geline. See RICE, Page 10
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companion, Aubre a huge milestone in his Church, was the Cel- Boston and Oaklee of St. Joseph in Lafay- Berzas, of Opelou- journey to sobriety. He ebrant of the Mass and Fontenot and Easton ette. sas, and Trace Hig- will be sadly missed conducted cemetery and Demi Smith; and Br. Randy Bowman ginbotham, of New by his extended family committal services at one brother, Pat John- offi ciated for the ser- Braunfels; a daugh- and friends who were Our Lady of the Sa- son and wife, Patsy, of vices. Burial was held ter, Heather “Hal” so proud of his victory cred Heart Mausoleum Houston. at St. Edmund Catho- LeJeune, of Richard; over his personal de- on Hwy. 35 north of He was preceded in a brother, Kevin Hig- mons and addiction. Church Point. death by his parents; lic Church Cemetery ginbotham, a sister, Personal condolenc- Ronald, a kind- three sisters, Elsie in Branch. Kyla Dawn Higginbo- es may be sent to the hearted man who loved Wimberly, Madeline Survivors include tham and fi ancé, Aud- family at www.guidry- laughing, dancing and Bergeron and Berni- one daughter, Ala- ie Boutte; a grandson, funeralhome.com. having a “good time,” da Bergeron; and two nia Miller, of Church Braxson Higginbo- Guidry Funeral Home, worked many hours brothers, Kelly and Point; his mother, Nor- tham, his stepfather, 219 N. Broadway St., to provide for his fam- J.D. Johnson. ma T. Miller, of Church Church Point, LA was Personal condo- GUY “Uncle” Gerald Dies, all ily. A member of the Point; two brothers, HIGGINBOTHAM of Church Point, and in charge of fi nal ar- Woodmen of the World, lences may be sent to Demmitte and wife, A Mass of Christian his stepmother, Lydia rangements. the Knights of Colum- the Johnson family Burial for Guy Wen- Gonzalez, of Mire. bus and the Saddle at www.guidryfuner- Charlene Miller, of dal Higginbotham, He was preceded in Tramp Riding Club for alhome.com. Guidry Church Point, David 56, was held Monday, death by his parents, a number of years, he Funeral Home, 219 N. and wife, Trish Miller, April 12, 2021 at Our Linton and Loretta loved spending time Broadway St., Church of Cottonport; and sev- Lady of the Sacred Thibodeaux Higginbo- with his family, espe- Point, LA was in charge eral nieces and neph- Heart Catholic Church tham. cially his grandkids. of fi nal arrangements. ews. in Church Point. Pallbearers were A life-long resident of Mr. Miller was pre- Mr. Higginbotham, a Tanner, Trent, Trace Church Point, Ron- ceded in death by his native and long-time and Brian Higginbo- ald was the son of the wife, Pamela Comeaux resident of Church tham; Charlie Noyola, late Lawrence Johnson Point, passed away John Berzas, Blake and the former Adaze Miller; his father, Wednesday morning, Thibodeaux and Doug D'Augereaux. Gervin Miller; and two April 7, at his resi- Myers. He is survived by nephews, Joshua and dence. Guy was a hard his wife, Mercedes Jeremiah Miller. Reverend Father worker who felt that Bellard Johnson, of The family would Pére Rozas, parochial no job was too hard Church Point; three like to send a heartfelt vicar of the church, for him. He loved his RONALD daughters, Jill Daigle thank you to The Car- was the celebrant of fl eet of Mack trucks JOHNSON and husband, Earl, of penter House of St. Jo- the Mass and conduct- and cranes and loved A Mass of Chris- Eunice, Allison John- seph in Lafayette. ed the committal ser- to be “the Boss.” The tian Burial for Ronald son, of Church Point, vices in the Monsignor owner and operator Johnson, 77, was held and Ann Lavergne, You may view the Bienvenu Cemetery of Guy Hick Truck- Wednesday, April 14, and husband, Shan- obituary, sign the on Hwy. 35 north of ing and a partner in 2021 at Our Lady of non, of Church Point; DONALD R. guest registry and ex- Church Point. Hick’s Heavy Haulers the Sacred Heart Cath- one son, Ronnie John- MILLER press condolences He is survived by and Hick’s Construc- olic Church in Church son and wife, Dayna, Funeral Services for online to Mr. Miller’s the mother of his chil- tion, he was a gen- Point. of Church Point; nine Donald R. Miller, 62, family at www.duhon- dren, Cindy Higginbo- erous and kind man Johnson passed grandchildren: Lau- were held on Friday, funeralhome.com. tham-Kresta, of New with a “heart of gold” away Monday morn- ren Smith, Olivia and April 16, 2021 in the Duhon Funeral Braunfels, Texas; his who would “give you ing, April 12, at Aca- Grant Daigle, Alyssa Duhon Funeral Home Home, LLC, (337) 684- sons: Tanner Higgin- the shirt off his back.” dia-St. Landry Guest Fontenot, Luke and Chapel in Church 5552, 701 S. Broad- botham and compan- He loved hunting and Home in Church Point. Major Lavergne and Point. ion, Mia Higginbo- spending time with his Rev. Patrick S. Claiton, Landyn and Miller passed away way Street, Church tham, of Church Point, grandson. Guy was Broussard, Pastor of Madaline Johnson; on Monday, April 12, Point, LA 70525 was in Trent Higginbotham, clean and sober for Our Lady of the Sa- fi ve great-grandchil- 2021 at 9:10 p.m. at charge of the arrange- of Church Point and three years, which was cred Heart Catholic dren: Colton Hargrave, The Carpenter House ments. Library announces return of Summer Reading Program News Release preregistration for each story week before or visit the web- The Summer Reading pro- hour. site or Face book Page for on- gram will still be presented The Acadia Pariah Library Here's how it works: line sign-up links. virtually on the library's CP Stor & Lock/ is pleased to announce the • Each branch of The Aca- • We ask that only children Facebook page. return of its summer Read- dia Parish Library will have in the appropriate grade level There will also be many oth- Metal Buildings ing Program. their own story hour. (elementary age) sign up for er programs for children of all Summer Reading T -Shirts • These story hours will our Summer Reading story & Carports ages as well as programs for will be on sale May 24 at all have limited capacity due to hours as there will be special adults, so visit the Facebook branches of The Acadia Par- COVID restrictions, so par- toddler and middle schooler/ GZciiddlc ish Library. Registration ents will be asked to sign up teen events in addition to the Page for more information. Cd8gZY^i8]ZX` for the Summer Reading their child for story hour the regular story hour. For more information, all Program will begin on May week before. • All children over the age Bernie Sarver or Claire Dore ;gZZ9Za^kZgn 28. Summer Reading Story • To register your child for of 8 must weer a mask to at- at (337) 788-1880 from 8 &%(-:#:WZnHigZZi Hours will look a bit differ- your branch's story hour, ei- tend story hour as per the a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through ent this year and will require ther call (337) 788-1880 the statewide mask mandate. Friday. 337-684-7355 CPPD to host event May 16 The Church Point Police Depart- and bottled water will be provided. ment is planning an Emergency There will also be a DJ. A softball Services Day event from 2-6 p.m. game between the Church Point May 16 at pavilion at the baseball Volunteer Fire Department and the park on Darbonne Street. CPPD is also planned There will be a variety of games to Those looking to contribute to the be played with children and young event or assist can contact either adults, including sack races, tug- Curtrese Minix or Crystal Hazel at o-war, a raw egg toss and many the Church Point Police Depart- other games. 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Page 4 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 VIEWPOINTS Dosette to Poppa Cairo to Hank? Our comments several weeks ago about Hank Williams and his Cajun an- them Jamba- laya, brought a note from Keith Simon about his great grand- Jim father Dosette Bradshaw Guidry, who may have played the fi rst version long before Hank and his imitators knew what a jamba- laya was. You’ll remember that Jamba- laya’s tune closely tracks the Loui- siana French song Grand Texas that was recorded both in French and English by Poppa Cairo. There are several stories about how Jam- balaya’s lyrics came to be, several of them attributing the words to Moon Mullican, who performed with Hank on the Grand Ole Opry show and elsewhere. Keith sends along a web post- ing by Dosette’s descendant, Mar- Lindsey Graham: ‘H.R. 1 is biggest tin Guidry, who suggests that the Guidry family “heavily infl uenced the best-known country hit of all power grab in modern American history’ time.” Dosette and his brothers Arthur “This is the biggest power grab in modern American power grab in modern American and Isidore, sons of Alcide Guidry history being pushed by the most radical people in history being pushed by the most and Marie Louise Hebert, were modern American history to change the way we vote to radical people in modern Ameri- mostly tenant farmers, but for a destroy the integrity of the ballot box.” can history to change the way brief time they performed as the we vote to destroy the integrity Guidry Brothers, and were among South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. of the ballot box, and we will not the fi rst groups to record Cajun Henry McMaster are warning the House-passed H.R. stand for it in South Carolina.” music. Their tie to Jambalaya Graham ended the news con- comes from one of their recordings, 1 would sanction widespread voter fraud and destroy Le Garcon Negligent. state sovereignty. In a joint news conference this week, ference by decrying the personal Catherine According to a 2019 Teche News the Republican lawmakers urged the Senate to oppose attacks by Democrats are any- feature story on the Guidrys by the bill. one who is defending election in- Mortensen Wade Falcon, the melody to Le Gov. McMasters said, “This is not an exaggeration. tegrity. “They’re calling all of us, Garcon “contains early familiar el- This is breathtaking in its destruction to the integrity racist, because we won’t give in ements, similar to … Papa Cairo’s of our election system. We want to have a robust fi re, to this power grab. They play the race card, morning, Grand Texas and even later, Hank easy, convenient voting, but it must have integrity.” noon and night. I am tired of it.” Williams’ Jambalaya. It may be the According to Sen. Graham, “H.R. 1 is an attempt by The bill has passed the House and is now under earliest appearance of this melody the radical left to take over every election system in the consideration in the Senate. President Joe Biden said ever.” country. H.R. 1 would be the federalization of elections he supports the measure and will sign it into law if it According to Martin Guidry, “In for Congress. It would be in violation of the Constitu- reaches his desk. 1952, Hank Williams became aware tion, in my view. The contents of this bill should scare of the song Big Texas and decided everybody in South Carolina and throughout the na- Here are just a few of the provisions of this outra- to record it; however, he spiced up tion who believe in robust voting but integrity at the geous bill: the text with Cajun French words H.R. 1 would give control of the Federal Election and used … a version Moon Mul- ballot box.” Gov. McMasters is concerned about the threat to Commission to Democrats. The FEC, which regulates lican had written, but not copy- federal elections, is run by six commissioners. Under righted. Some disagreement exists state sovereignty. “This bill, H.R. 1, threatens the con- current law, no more than three of the six commis- about how Hank Williams got the stitutional sovereignty of the state of South Carolina,” words to Jambalaya (On the Bay- McMaster said. “Those are not just words – that’s very sioners can be from the same party. That reduces the ou) despite the general belief that important. This country, our state, is built on the sov- likelihood that the FEC will be used to punish politi- it was Moon Mullican’s version. … ereignty of the states. This bill takes that away.” cal opponents. Removing this protection would allow The origin of the words … may be Both men expressed concern this bill would destroy Democrats to wield the agency’s powers against Re- publicans. For those who doubt that Democrats would unclear; however, the source of the ballot integrity and make it impossible for voters to ever do such a thing, just look at what happened to melody is very clear. It descends trust the outcome of any future elections. conservative nonprofi ts during Lois Lerner’s tenure at from the 1929 Guidry Brothers’ re- “This will institutionalize techniques used by the left cording of Le Garcon Negligent. the IRS. to expand the vote in a fashion where there will be no See BRADSHAW, Page 8 integrity in the vote,” Graham said. “This is the biggest See MORTENSEN, Page 7
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What is happening with your fi re protection? By: Berl Adams words are for the unfortunate event CPVFD Public of a fi re at your house. Your fi rst Information Offi cer response is to get everyone up and Special to The Church Point News out to make sure you are safe. Use your cell phone or use a neighbors A recent call for the fi re station phone to call 911 and give the op- reminded us of a few important erator good directions, including points related to the fi re service, the address, close intersections and which we have mentioned before, landmarks. Remember, the tempta- but they are important enough to tion is great to re-enter the house point out again. and try to save personal items. This The fi rst is simply this — the is a natural response, but statistics Church Point Volunteer Fire De- show that many of the fatalities at- partment is indeed, “volunteer.” tributed to fi re are those who re-en- This means at any given time, ter and are overcome by the smoke. many of the fi refi ghters are on their A fi re is a very traumatic event. It is regular job and cannot respond to never easy to overcome, but loss of fi re calls. It is important that we life is much worse. have a wide range of fi re person- In light of this, I also want to re- nel available to answer the calls. mind everyone to have a home fi re Early in the morning and daytime preplan, even some form of walk are particularly important because through fi re drill defi ning your exits many people work out of town. We and a meeting place outside would encourage you to consider becom- be an excellent idea. Smoke alarms Church Point hosts peace rally ing a volunteer in the fi re depart- should be a part of your fi re pre- Organizers of the Church Point Stop the Violence Peace Rally, Greg ment. The knowledge you gain will plan as well. amaze you, and the feeling you get Bellard, left, Cristine Semien, second from left, and Lindsey Duple- when you are able to help your fel- Be aware, be informed, be pre- chain Halley, right, are pictured with Church Point Mayor Ryan low man just can’t be beat. It is our pared, and be safe. Non-emergency "Spanky" Meche. The peace rally was hosted April 7 at the Ger- town — we should be proud to pro- phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ trude Wimberley Community Center. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/ tect it in the best way possible. yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD The other point that needs to be and Church Point Fire Protection Church Point News) made can be summed up in the District 10 website. churchpointvfd. four words “get out and call.” These com Check back next week. Crowley Main Street seeks artists, sponsors for Art & Wine Stroll Acadia Parish Chamber’s Crowley Main Street is calling for artists to Golf Classic postponed participate in its up- The Acadia Parish Chamber Golf aParishChamber.org. coming Spring 2021 Classic was postponed until Friday, Art & Wine Stroll. The Acadia Parish Chamber of May 14 at Bayou Bend Country Commerce and sponsors, South- Artists of all types Club in Crowley. wind Healthcare & Rehabilitation, are invited to show- For more information on the tour- case their art during nament, to sign up for sponsorship Southwind Senior Living Suites, the event, which is set or entry, or to donate a door prize, and Encore Healthcare & Rehabili- for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on call (337)788-0177 or visit Acadi- tation are the event's sponsors. Saturday, May 8. Early registration is $20 and will be avail- Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautiful able through April 16. After that date, reg- istration will be $30. launches Anti-Litter Campaign The registration dead- News Release in the Monroe, Shreveport, Alexan- line is May 1. dria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton To register, email As the warmer weather ushers Rouge, and New Orleans' markets. The event is one of ceeds also benefi ting CrowleyMainStreet@ in outdoor events and gatherings, With a robust mix of video, banner, gmail.com or Crowley- the most popular Main the Crowley Art Asso- Keep Louisiana Beautiful wants and audio content, KLB aims to AptAssociation at gam Street events and is ciation. to send a powerful reminder to all create interactive and memorable designed to showcase Crowley Main Street To learn more about Louisianans: show your love for moments that drive the anti-litter what downtown Crow- your home state by taking active message home. Running from April is also looking for busi- sponsorship oppor- nesses and individuals ley has to offer. It is and intentional steps to eliminate 1 to June 13 across all platforms, interested in sponsor- a fundraiser for the tunities, email Crow- litter in your local community's the "Love Doesn't Litter" goal is to ing the Spring 2021 Crowley MÅain Street leyMainStreet@gmail. public spaces. Aiming to reach Lou- decrease litter through a direct call Art & Wine Stroll. program, with pro- com isianans with its direct messaging, to love, care, and respect your com- KLB builds on their "Love the Boot" munity and your state by putting collaboration with local talent Marc trash in its proper place, not in our Broussard to increase anti-litter public space. awareness. Launching a statewide Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Ex- Butter making class public awareness campaign across ecutive Director Susan Russell ex- multiple platforms to bring much- plains, "This year, as Louisianans needed attention to the growing lit- start making their way back to nor- ter problem and encourage citizens malcy, we want them to be aware of to be taught online to be a part of the solution by loving the huge increase in the litter we've and caring for their community. seen over the past year and to ap- News Release onstrate how to make it. Broussard's lyrics are a rallying peal to them to be a part of the so- cry and a much-needed reminder to lution by not littering. We live in a “I will show you how to infuse us all. "When you rollin' wit' your vibrant and unique state with much The LSU AgCenter Food Incuba- butter with delicious fl avors for crew, or floatin' down the bayou, to offer. Litter should not be a part tor will be sponsoring an online sweet and savory spreading de- you can do something great to help of that. Our bodies of water, our homemade butter making class on lights,” she said. ”We will send you our beautiful state. Love the Boot. seafood, our homes and property, May 5. a grocery list, the agenda and the Don't Pollute. Let's keep our Louisi- our beautiful wetlands, marine life The class is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., link to join the cooking class after ana beautiful, y'all!" and wildlife, our health, and even and the link to register is https:// you register.” Utilizing a multi-faceted ap- our industries and economy, are all bit.ly/3reWpzx. proach through digital and con- impacted negatively by litter and Gaye Sandoz, director of the in- The registration fee is $15 person, ventional platforms, KLB will reach pollution." cubator, said dairy professor Chuck and for more information, you can Louisianians on social media, Spo- To learn more about how you can Boeneke will explain the science be- contact Marta Panceri at MPanc- tify, television and radio PSAs, and help keep Louisiana beautiful go to hind making butter and will dem- [email protected]. billboards with anti-litter messages www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org.
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Page 6 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Church Point News News Briefs Foundation to host barbecue hamburgers, drinks, al- at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at Tuesday of each month. coholic beverages and jambalaya the Church Point Housing Author- A free lunch is also served at that rummage sale May 1 will be for sale during the event. Da ity Offi ce, to receive comments on time. The Charlene Richard Founda- Dancin DJ's will provide entertain- the 2021 Annual PHA Plan and the For more information, call (337) tion will host a rummage sale from ment. No ice chests or pets allowed. 2021-2025 Capital Fund 5–Year 308-0336. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 To register a vehicle for the show, Action Plan Budgets. at the St. Edward's Catholic Church contact (337) 684-5429 or email All documents are on display and Hall in Richard. [email protected]. Registration available for viewing at the offi ce of The Church Point News For more information, call (337) is $25 per vehicle and motorcycles the Housing Authority located at 581-6431. 700 S. Wimberly St., Church Point, Brief Policy told and tractors are also welcome. The LA 70525 Monday through Friday, Due to the limited space in Awards will be given for the Top 30 Church Point News, all news briefs and Fireman's Choice. between the hours of 9-11 a.m. and Truck Show announced 1-3 p.m. will run as space permits. All news The 4th Annual Church Point briefs will be guaranteed one run, Volunteer Fire Department Truck and after that, as space permits. and Car Show will be hosted from CP Housing Authority Food pantry opens at All news briefs must be turned in 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at to host public meeting New Horizon Church by noon on Thursday for consider- Church Point City Park. The Church Point Housing Au- The food pantry at New Horizons ation in the following Wednesday's Public viewing is free. T-shirts, thority will host a public meeting Church is open at 11 a.m. the last edition. Administrative Professionals & Secretary’s Day April 21
Couldn’t do it without all of you. Misty, Jeanne, Madison & Maddie Bailey Techs - Dawn, Tori & Amanda Thank ya’ll for all you do! Thank you for your patience & Cashiers - Laura, Oneisha, You keep this office in dedication. Happy Secretary’s Day! Michelle and Monet perfect alignment! ~ Matthew Dr. John L. Guillory, Jr. Ch Quality Glass 731 S. Main St. Chiropractor Church Point 684-1911 337 W. Canal and Screens LLC 684-5860 337-945-4077 ill
I salute All Secretaries in Mona Daigle Bemma, Brenda, Ms. Roe, our parish on a job well done! Thanks for all you do to keep my Jamie, Sarah, Kim & Kali businesses running smoothly! Great employees make ~ from the Gang James J. “Jimbo” our job easier! Petitjean Acadia Parish Assessor
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Angie & Shaunta Caron & Heidi Mona You are appreciated more than words Thanks for always To a great secretary, who is can say! Thanks for all you do! doing a great Job! always there when I need. Owen Stanford, LUTCF s/ Roy Love, Clay 117 Pow-Mia Memorial Blvd Tigerland Finance Clay’s Paint & Body Shop 684-2015 684-6431 Church Point LLC 105 S. Main 684-0990
Behind every successful team there are Kimley Gibson efficient Administrative Professionals. Sherry Miller & Nolan Monroe Thank you for being “Great’’ & Terrie Smith Today is the perfect day to Thank You secretaries for so many years. Thanks for doing a great job! for all your help and hard work! From Cindy Walters, CEO We appreciate you! We appreciate you. and the Board of Cheri Baggett, Principal Commissioners American Legion Post & Faculty & Staff Acadia-St. Landry Auxiliary Unit #225 Hospital Church Point Middle
To all Secretaries, Office William “Billy” Joubert Workers & Ward Clerks Your dedication & excellence in Gerry, Sandra, Heather M., You all are greatly appreciated everything you do is appreciated! Brooke, Grace, Olivia, Chad Briscoe, Administrator Acadia-St. Landry Guest Home GUIDRY FUNERAL HOME ...three generations of care Christel, Taylor, 684-6316 www.guidryfuneralhome.com Heather B. & Mr. Jack 684-6318 219 N. Broadway Street No one is more cherished in Church Point, LA 70525 (337) 684-5488 this world than someone who lightens the burden of another! Angie Thank You! We appreciate your hard work!
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Continued From Page 4 H.R. 1 would require state offi - legal aliens? as for theft or destruction of ballots. commit voter fraud, lying on a form cials to automatically register resi- H.R. 1 would make it more diffi - H.R. 1 would eliminate all state will not stop them. dents to vote, which would open cult to scrub the voter rolls of those restrictions on voting by mail. In H.R. 1 would allow jail inmates to the door to all sorts of errors and who have moved or died. Voter rolls other words, states would have to vote. If a person cannot be trusted potential fraud. For starters, the should be constantly updated; oth- accept mail-in ballots from every with their freedom, how can they be crafters of this legislation seem to erwise, the number of names that voter – even if a voter had no par- trusted with their vote? forget that some people do not wish could be used to vote fraudulently ticularly compelling reason why H.R. 1 would require same-day to vote for religious reasons, oth- continues to grow. As it is, voter rolls they could not show up in person registration. Same-day registration ers are incapable of voting, and still in many places across the country on Election Day. adds to the cost of running elec- others do not register because they have not been properly scrubbed, H.R. 1 would gut all voter ID laws. tions, creates more work for poll do not want to be called for jury and this legislation would simply Going forward, even in states that workers, can cause lines and delays duty. Registering those who will make the tedious process harder. have voter ID laws on the books, at polling places, and makes it eas- not or cannot vote makes no sense; H.R. 1 would require states to people would be able to vote even if ier for people to vote multiple times all it does is enable voter fraud by set up drop boxes for absentee bal- they do not have a valid ID. All that in the same election. relatives, neighbors, or caregivers. lots. Unattended ballot drop boxes would be required of them would be Furthermore, how will states know – which may be opened without any to sign a statement asserting that Catherine Mortensen is Vice Presi- which residents are citizens, which election observers present – create they are who they say they are. Ob- dent of Communications at Ameri- are legal aliens, and which are il- more opportunities for fraud as well viously, if someone is determined to cans for Limited Government.
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This goes out to two SUPER secretaries, Joy Daigle & Josie Gallow. I don’t know what Marsha We salute our office staff we’d do without the two of you! on a job well done. Enjoy your week. You deserve it! Thanks for helping make our Food Distributors Since 1922 Principal Christy Higginbotham, campus run smoothly! Vice Principal Tim Jones & Principal April Briscoe Cathy Nation, Administration Church Point Wholesale & Staff Church Point +Z\6684-5411 Elementary Richard Elementary
Happy Secretaries Day Karen Leonards Fallon, Cynthia, Karen, You really have the vocation to be a secretary, Margaret, Keena & Bobbie your hard and impeccable work prove you are a Moneque & Gina We appreciate everything you do! professional. Have a nice day of the secretary. Administrative professionals are the bread and Prinicpal Lee Bellard, ~ Charles E. Scanlan and Staff butter of the business world. Thank you for all you Charles Scanlan, V.P. do to make our lives easier, more efficient and Faculty & Staff ,)&&$'H#BV^cHi#8]jgX]Ed^ci 684-6832 make the world around you a better place to work. www.bankonnet.com Church Point High School EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Member FDIC Mayor Spanky Meche
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Church Point’s Olivia Bundy earns top honors at Pirate Relays LSN Staff Report third-place time of 1:53.71 in the 4x200 and Gobert, Parker, Sierra ABBEVILLE — Olivia Bundy has Wimberly and Madison Melancon been stellar on the track all season placed third in the 4x400 with a long and she continued her domi- time of 4:37.55. nance on April 7 at the Pirate Re- Gobert added a fourth-place fi n- lays, hosted by Kaplan High School ish in the 800-meter run (2:54.21) at Abbeville’s J.H. Williams Middle and Sondrea Woods was fourth in School. the shot put (29-1). Bundy scored 34 points for the Earning fi fth-place honors were Lady Bears, who fi nished second Melancon in the 400-meter dash in the team standings with 84 to- (1:08.34) and Amelia Dailey in the tal points. North Vermilion won the discus (87-7 1/2). girls team title with 140.5 points. Peyton Sievers was the lone scor- Bundy, a senior, claimed a pair er for the Midland Lady Rebels with of victories, winning the 100-meter a victory in the 3200-meter run hurdles in a time of 15.46 and the (12:57) and a runnerup showing in 300-hurdles with a time of 45.62. the 800-meter run (2:33.27). She added a runnerup fi nish in In boys action, the Bears tallied Church Point’s Olivia Bundy (right) clears a hurdle during a recent the 200-meter dash (27.62) and a 56 points to fi nish fourth in the meet. Bundy was named the Outstanding Track and overall Outstand- third-place showing in the 100-me- team standings. ing Performer at the Kaplan Pirate Relays after winning both hur- ter dash (12.81). Erath won the team title with 98 dle events and placing second in the 200-meter dash and third in the Her performance was more than points. Abbeville fi nished second enough to earn her the Outstand- with 94 points and Kaplan was 100-meter dash. (Photo by Chris Quebedeaux/Crowley Post-Signal) ing Track Performer award as well third (61). nen LeJeune and Eli Noel placed The Midland Rebels were led by as the overall Outstanding Per- The Bears scored 10 points in third in the 4x800 (9:28). Copeland Schwinn with a third- former honor. the 4x200-meter relay as Arm- Tylon Citizien added a runnerup place fi nish in the 3200 (11:44.34) Macy Dailey also logged a fi rst- stead Mouton, Jeremiah Roy, Kha- showing in the triple jump (39-0) and a fi fth-place showing in the place in the javelin with a throw of lid Babineaux and Tylon Citizen and Jamarrion Citizen was second 105-2. teamed up to run a winning time of in the shot put (38-1). 1600 (5:21.02). The Lady Bears also fared well in 1:33.12. In addition, Roy fi nished third in Cole Shamsie placed third in the the relay events. Mouton, Roy, Citizen and Fran- the 400 (54.43) and Francis was 800 (2:13.72) and Tanner Sonnier Dailey teamed with Shaine Park- cis placed second in the 4x100 with fi fth in the 100 (11.56). was fi fth in the 110-hurdles (20.90) er, A’Kirra Haggler and Kiley Nero a time of 45.53. Francis, Mouton, Adding sixth-place fi nishes for to place second in the 4x100 with a Citizen and Roy teamed up to place the Bears were Bryce LeJeune in and sixth in the 300-hurdles (51.37. time of 55.06. Alexa Gobert joined third in the 4x400 (3:54.31) and the 1600 (5:24.90) and Taj Richard Lance Hoffpauir also placed sixth in Parker, Hagger and Nero to run a Bryce LeJeune, Trey Scanlan, Kai- in the 110-meter hurdles (21.20. the 800 (2:18.75. Councilwoman, Acadiana Workforce Solutions to host youth program OMP's Do You Know Church Point Councilwoman ages of 16-20 who are interested in Christine Semien has partnered summer work and they would like Science Fact with Acadiana Workforce Solutions to work this summer can stop by By: 8th graders for a Summer Youth Enrichment the enrollment event from 3-6 p.m. Work Program. Wednesday, April 21, at the Home High school students between the Bank Annex Building.
The speed of sound at sea level is 761 mph at a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Sound travels faster through warm air than cooler air sim- ply because air particles are moving faster at Getting higher temperatures. Sound uses a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel. If one travels faster than the speed of sound, it is said to be "breaking the sound barrier." The fi rst time that happened was by Chuck Yeager on Octo- ber 14, 1947. He was a test pilot and he broke the sound barrier at 770 mph. This is known as MACH 1.
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The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 — Page 9 What does the Bible say? By: Pastor Berl Adams salvation diffi cult. The Word of God of the family of God, joint heirs with First Baptist Church teaches us that we are saved by grace Christ — our inheritance is secure. Special to The Church Point News through faith in His fi nished work on Fellowship may be hindered by our ac- Calvary. We are kept, “sealed,” by His tions and chastisement may be needed John 3:16: “For God so loved the power. We are given a new nature and to direct us to the correct path, but we world, that he gave his only begotten the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, being never become disowned by God once Son, that whosoever believeth in him “quickened” made alive. This the Word should not perish, but have everlast- of God calls literally “born again.” Be- we have been born again. ing life.” cause we are born again and given this I would like to use this very familiar new life we serve Him because we love First Baptist Church 310 S. Broad- verse to remind us that it is false re- Him as a child loves his father. way, Church Point, LA, 70525. Phone: ligion and not God that tries to make Being born again, we become part (337) 684-2556
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Friday in Lent - 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia Worship Center Sunday Mass at Confession: before mass Pastor Leldon Richard 111 East Ebey Hwy. 367, Richard Area 7:00am & 10:30am 684-5431 Our Mother of Mercy Sunday Services 10 a.m., 6 p.m. St. Thomas Chapel 740 S. Main Father Emmanuel Awe, SSJ Pastor Monday Prayer Meeting Father Wayne Duet 684-5051 6:30 p.m. 337-319-3957 Masses Weekdays; Savoy, LA Tuesday Novena Mass 5:30 p.m.; First Baptist Church of Rayne Sunday Mass 8:45 a.m. Wed & Thurs 7 a.m.; Pastor: Brother Bill Hudson Sat. Vigil Mass 4 p.m. 1715 E. Jeff Davis, Rayne Acadiana Presbyterian Church of NOWQuality OPEN! Sunday 8 a.m.; Bible Study 9 a.m. Church Point Confession Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. 510 N. Sylvia Glass and Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Fridays 6:30-7 p.m. Quality Glass Robert’s Cove Services 6:30 p.m. Fellowship 7 p.m. teaching Screens LLC Church of Christ For info call Mark Briscoe and Screens LLC 300 N. Main A. 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Broadway Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Church Point Our Lady of the Rosary Church Point Roman Catholic Chapel Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 684-2146 Father Angelo Thielen, Pastor Confessions: Sat., 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. 684-6373 Located 3 miles Monday & Friday 6 to 6:20 a.m. Corner of West Northern Wednesday 5 to 5:20 p.m. and Hoffpauir Dr. John L. Guillory, Jr. west of Shuteson on Hwy. 178 Thursday 7:30 to 7:50 am. 543-6769 Crowley, LA ACADIA-ST. Chiropractor Weekday Masses I&5<;2 Traditional Latin Mass every Sunday Monday & Friday 6:30 a.m. LANDRY at 9:00 a.m. Service Times: 337 W. Canal Tuesday 8 a.m. Communion services 8 and 10:15 am on Sundays GUEST HOME Confession before mass. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. John W. Clark 684-5860 Acadiana Christian Fellowship Appointments for Baptism made with Father “We Care’’ 9244(A I'.F;2" Michael Arnaud Eternity Full Gospel 830 S. Broadway Rev. Charland C. Jordan, Pastor 122 S. Main St. www.guillorychiro.com Sunday Services 9 am Victory Life Christian Center Church Point, LA 70525 684-6316 Wednesday Bible Study 6 pm Pastors Don & Dianne Labro Sr. Pastor Marie Carrier 210 Murrell St. Asst. Pastor Carlton Carter, Sr. “All the conveniences at one location” First Baptist Church Church Point, LA 70525 Asst. Pastor Paulettia Carter Pastor Berl Adams Ph. 337-684-1140 Service: Sunday 9 a.m. 248 S. Broadway, Church Point Services Times: Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesday Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:50 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Fax (337) 684-5080 Deaf Interpreted Christ Gospel Church Email 2400 N. University Ave. Wednesday Prayer and [email protected] 123 East Plaquemine Phone Fax Lafayette, LA 70507 Church Point, La. 684-6309 Bible Study 6:00 p.m. 684-6310 Kings Kids (ages 6-14) Good Shepherd Deliverancy Revival (337) 234-2810 7 Days a week • 7 am-9 pm 6:00 p.m. Center Pastors: Ralph & Yvonne Manecke Pastor Lucille Moore Sunday Service Times: St. Leo’s Catholic Church CLAY’S PAINT 201 Good Shepherd Court 10:00 A.M. (Sunday School) Attend Rev. Kevin Bordelon Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. & BODY SHOP Robert’s Cove Branch, LA Evening Services: 6:00 p.m. “Complete Auto Body Repair’’ Mass - Weekdays, Services: the except Monday. Saturday 7 p.m. Frame Straightening Wednesday, Friday 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Church - Glass Installation Tuesday 6 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m. Victory In The Cross Ministries All Insurance Claims Welcome Saturday Anticipated Mass 6 p.m. & Pastors Ricky & Debbie Bearb of your Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Church Point VFW Hall Confession before mass Branch, La. 684-6431 United Methodist Church 403 Powmia Memorial Drive choice Pastor James Faulk Church Point, LA 70525 The Point Church 404 W. Plaquemine St. Ph. 237-6830 Pastor, Ricki D. Pavlu Church Point, LA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. 800 South Main, Church Point 1-337-581-1389 Joyful Blessings (ages 2-8) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 8:30 & 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School. Branch United New Horizon Church 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Services for Methodist Church 162 Napp Road Adults, Youth and Pastor James Faulk 701 S. 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Page 10 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 USDA to gather data about farm labor LSN Staff Report Kathy Broussard, State Statistician ticipants to answer a variety of number of times we survey farm of the Louisiana Field Offi ce. “The questions about hired farm labor businesses while ensuring that ac- BATON ROUGE — The U.S. De- data that farm operators provide on their operations, including to- curate and timely data are avail- partment of Agriculture’s Nation- through NASS’s Agricultural Labor tal number of hired farm workers, able.” al Agricultural Statistics Service Survey allow federal policymakers the total hours worked, and total NASS will compile, analyze, and (NASS) will conduct its biannual to base farm labor policies on ac- base and gross wages paid for the publish survey results in the May Agricultural Labor Survey during curate information.” weeks of January 10-16 and April 26 Farm Labor report. All previous the second half of April. The survey USDA and the U.S. Department 11-17. For their convenience, sur- Farm Labor publications are avail- will collect information about hired of Labor use statistics gathered in vey participants have the option to able online at: labor from more than 750 Louisi- the Agricultural Labor Survey to es- respond online. https://usda.library.cornell. ana farmers and ranchers. tablish minimum wage rates for ag- “By asking about two separate edu/concern/publications/ “The beginning of the year is the ricultural workers, administer farm time periods each time we collect x920fw89s(link is external). time when agricultural producers labor recruitment and placement data during the year, we are able to For more information on NASS plan out the rest of their growing service programs, and assist legis- publish quarterly data and capture surveys and reports, call the NASS seasons and it is a great time to lators in determining labor policies. seasonal variation,” said Brous- Delta Field Offi ce at (800) 327- assess on-farm labor needs,” said In the survey, NASS asks par- sard. “This approach reduces the 2970. •RICE
Continued From Page 1 acreage by 7% this year to approxi- agent in northeast Louisiana, said mately 445,000 acres. regular rains have kept farmers out Levy said some of this year’s of the fi elds. crop has already faced challenges. “For the past three weeks, we Strong winds have caused some started catching the weekly 2-inch water-planted seed to drift, and rains,” he said. “There’s not a lot of heavy rains and cold conditions rice planting going on.” have slowed rice development, he Garner said rice acreage could said. decrease in north Louisiana. Vince Deshotel, LSU AgCenter “Some are telling me they’re going agent in St. Landry Parish, said to back away from rice,” he said. “A rains have interfered with planting price of $14 for soybeans is hard for there. some of these guys to pass up.” Deshotel estimated that 70% of He said some farmers are starting the crop has been planted. to water seed their rice. He also said cool weather has And farmers who have used row slowed early plant growth. Warm rice have changed their strategy to spells have been followed by cool planting on fl at ground, then using weather. “Crops are not progressing a roller to cut grooves in the soil with those kinds of temperatures.” about 38 inches apart for better Jeremy Hebert, Acadia Parish water control. agent, said planting got off to a good Garner said the situation is the start in early March. “The majority same in Arkansas where rain has of the crop in Acadia Parish and the caused problems also. “The guys A fi eld near Gueydan in Vermilion Parish is planted with a seed drill surrounding parishes is planted.” in Arkansas are getting the same the fi rst week of April. Rice planting in south Louisiana was almost He said some farmers were fi n- rains as we are, and they’ve gotten completed before last week’s heavy rains, but north Louisiana planting ished by mid-March. some that we missed.” has been delayed by wet weather that has kept farmers out of the fi elds. Agent Andrew Granger said Deliberto said Arkansas farmers planting has gone well in his par- are expected to reduce their rice (Photo courtesy of Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter) ish of Vermilion. “I’d say it’s 80% acreage by 15%, choosing to plant Many Arkansas farmers will be Iraqis.” planted.” corn or soybeans, and that could shifting rice acreage to corn and He said the current estimate by He said farmers have had good help boost rice prices. soybeans to take advantage of high- the U.S. Department of Agriculture chances for planting, followed by Arkansas’ rice acreage affects rice er prices, Deliberto said. is for a long-grain price of $12.50 needed rain. But more acreage is prices because it is the nation’s An expected demand increase for per hundredweight or $20 per bar- being water seeded this year, he largest rice-producing state with rice overseas could also boost pric- rel, and $12.90 for medium-grain said. last year’s total at 1.3 million, more es, he said. “A lot of attention will per hundredweight or $20.64 a bar- Bruce Garner, LSU AgCenter than a third of the U.S. total. be focused on tenders fl oated by the rel. •CROUERE
Continued From Page 4 rate to 28%. vive a nuclear deal with Iran, has ther investigate the impact of rac- initiatives while claiming mask While increasing taxes, Biden is returned to the Paris Agreement ism on health and efforts to achieve wearing is “patriotic” and virtue sig- also seriously increasing federal and vowed to act aggressively on health equity for all.” naling by adorning two of his own. spending, which will only add to climate change issues. Biden will This follows the President’s criti- As Biden goes “woke,” Americans our already gargantuan national also be keeping our military in Af- cism of the new Georgia election law must realize this is no joke, but debt of $28 trillion. His new budget ghanistan for a longer period, re- as “Jim Crow in the 21st Century.” the greatest attempt to expand gov- calls for $1.52 trillion in spending, fusing to end a war that has lasted Never mind that election hours were an increase of 8.4% from the previ- twenty years. expanded, and that Georgia will of- ernment and limit freedom in our ous year. In addition, President Biden is fer 17 days of early voting, a lon- country’s history. Under President Trump, the Unit- changing the military by welcom- ger period than many other states Biden’s “woke” agenda is danger- ed States reached energy indepen- ing transgender service members provide. Biden offered support for ous and destructive and must be dence for the fi rst time in decades. once again, reversing the policy of Major League Baseball moving the opposed for the actual survival of However, President Biden immedi- the last administration. His De- All-Star game from Atlanta and our country is at stake. ately reversed course. He placed a fense Secretary is purging “extrem- other businesses condemning the moratorium on new drilling leases ists” from the ranks of the military, law and even boycotting the state of Jeff Crouere is a native New Or- on federal territory and ended con- but many Republicans suspect it is Georgia. leanian and is a political columnist, struction on the Keystone XL pipe- strictly an effort to target and re- Of course, while Biden supports the author of America's Last Chance line. Not surprisingly, Americans move Trump supporters and con- a boycott of Georgia, he refuses to are paying more for gasoline as oil servatives. advocate a boycott of the upcoming and provides regular commentaries prices have skyrocketed since Jan- As a “woke” President, Biden is Olympic Games in China, a country on the Jeff Crouere YouTube chan- uary. focusing on racial issues. His CDC that offers no free elections or vot- nel and on Crouere.net. For more The President’s globalist friends Director, Rochelle Walensky, an- ing and engages in actual genocide. information, email him at jeff@ring- are also happy that he wants to re- nounced that her agency will “fur- The President is pursuing these sidepolitics.com. •RICHARD
Continued From Page 1 said plans are in the works for an Rigel, based in Pearl Harbor, Ha- That was the last he saw of the ing for someone to work at a culvert escort from the Texas State Police waii. He had only been stationed three men he helped rescue that plant. She said, 'I've got just the and a reception when Richard and there for a handful of months be- day, but that would change almost guy.' She called me up, and I went the tour group arrive at the muse- fore the Dec. 7, 1941, attack would six decades later. to work that same day. They put me um on April 30. become a memory he would never "They went to the sick bay, and in charge of the whole thing." Also along for the trip will be Ted forget. we went on our way," Richard said. Richard said he later opened a Stout, of Sunset, who organized the "We were at the old coal docks, "Fifty-seven years later, at a (sur- excursion. Stout is also a member that's where the ships were," Rich- vivor's) reunion in Las Vegas, we service station on Airline Highway of American Legion Post 225 and ard recalled. "We had no power, were sitting at a table and a fellow until his property was needed to ex- VFW Post 9903. nothing — the ship was there for that we cut out said, 'You know, I'd pand the roadway. "We were talking one day — I've repairs. In November, the tugboat like to meet the ones that cut me "I said, 'Well, I'm going home,'" been to the Nimitz Museum a couple brought us in to Pier 13. That's out. I'd like to thank them. So my Richard said. "I built a welding of times — and Mr. Joe here served where we were at when the bomb- buddy who was sitting there with shop, and I stayed in there 54 under Admiral (Chester) Nimitz in ing started. Where we were at, the me told him, 'You want to meet him, years." the Pacifi c. I was telling him about planes had to fl y over us to get to well just go on the other side (of the Richard, who has visited the WW the museum I went to, and that's where they were going (to bomb). table) — that's one of them.' So he II Museum in New Orleans and was when he had the desire to go to the The pilots were fl ying so low, they did." interviewed for one of the displays Nimitz Museum. We've been talking would wave at me, and I could see Richard said he and the man kept there, said he looks forward to see- about it (going to the museum) for a their eyes." in touch after the reunion, and couple of years." Immediately following the at- Richard said that the man went on ing everything at the National Mu- Stout will be part of the caravan's tack, Richard helped rescue com- to have nine children — all daugh- seum of the Pacifi c War. motorcycle escort. rades from the USS Arizona, and he ters. "It'll be something new for me," "We've got four motorcycles and would still be rescuing people a few "He passed away about two years he said. "They say it's beautiful (the three vehicles, about 12 people so days later. ago," Richard added. museum), and he (Nimitz) was my far," Stout said. "We have motor- "Three days later, we happened to As Richard continued his service big boss, so I'd like to see his mu- cycle groups of combat veterans pass by the USS Oklahoma, which in the U.S. Navy, he was eventu- seum." from different organizations that was also damaged in the bombing, ally sent to Japan and was in Hi- He continued, "He's (Nimitz) the are supposed to join and drop out and I thought I heard some knock- roshima and Nagasaki following the one who won the war in the Pacifi c. along the route." ing," Richard said. "I made the bombings there. He was sharp." Those interested in being part boatswain cut the motor off, and we "I went to both places," he said. When asked how he felt about of the motorcycle or vehicle escort paddled around and we knocked. "There was nothing there for miles." can contact Ted Stout at (337) 662- "We went back and got our gear When his service ended, Richard being Louisiana's last living Pearl 5529, Lee Daigle at (318) 453-4121 and cut out three of them (survi- returned to Louisiana. Harbor survivor, Richard's reply or Dennis Hart at (337) 326-1945. vors) that had been in there for "I had a girlfriend who was work- was simple. Richard was a shipfi tter fi rst class, three days. They had just their ing for the VA in Baton Rouge," he "Makes me feel old — old but serving as a ship tender on the USS heads sticking out of the water." said. "A company there was look- young." he said, laughing. "I'm 97."
The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 — Page 11 SLCC announces some face-to-face class options for fall 2021 semester LSN Staff Report ers lecturing or lecturing in a classroom. Hybrid (HYB or HYD) — Students come to cam- “That’s what they mean by face-to-face.” pus on some days, then meet with their instruc- LAFAYETTE — South Louisiana Community She said department heads have allocated tor the other days on Webex. Students should College has confi rmed that it will offer some about 20 percent of their classes for face-to-face register for the HYB or HYD course type. face-to-face instruction in the fall, with depart- instruction. For example, she said if there are 20 HySync (Has “S” next to the course title) — This ment heads reserving at least 20 percent of their sections of a math class, four will be held face option is for students who don’t want to come to class offerings for such in-person instruction. to face. campus, but would like to meet with their in- Darcee Bex, interim vice chancellor of aca- She said while some students favor remote in- structor each class period on Webex. Students demic and student affairs, said summer and fall struction, it’s not necessarily because of caution should register for the HySync course type. registration is continuing at SLCC and will con- about COVID-19. They can make higher educa- Online (Web) — This option is for students tinue until the fi rst week of classes. tion better suit their needs. For example, if they who don’t want to come to campus. They want Priority registration for current students was have children at home, remote instruction can to complete class work online without having to offered at mid-month, and she said that while be less burdensome. login at a specifi c class time. Students should many students prefer face-to-face instruction, “They still have structure, but more options to register for the online/Web course type. others have become adept with other ways of ac- balance things at home,” she said. Bex said faculty members are on board with cessing courses. Classes in these programs will offer some face- “In the beginning, online and hybrid were to-face sections this fall: business, criminal jus- the offerings. Certain disciplines, she said, lend traumatic,” she said. “In the past year, it has be- tice, general studies, digital media and Louisi- themselves to different modes of delivery. Fox come more comfortable for students and teach- ana transfer. example, math is more easily taught and learned ers. They’ve just gotten more comfortable with These class format defi nitions have been cre- in person, she suggested, while English and psy- themselves. They know how to upload assign- ated for the fall semester. Students should ref- chology might be better offered remotely. ments and can do more that is required in re- erence these defi nitions when selecting a class She said the new ways to offer classes repre- mote learning.” section. sent a trend, that higher education will probably She said the defi nition of face-to-face instruc- Face-to-Face courses (LEC, LAB, LEC/LAB) — not go back to simply offering most courses face tion, which was generally accepted as involving Students come to campus and sit in the room to face but will continue to offer other options. students and teachers in the classroom, has with an instructor and classmates. Students She said SLCC will provide additional training broadened for many students to include classes should register for the lecture and lab course for the faculty to offer their courses by a variety on Webex, in which they can watch their teach- type. of methods. LDWF announces Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest The Louisiana Department of will use wood duck nest boxes, ful- and Fisheries ported wetland development proj- Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has vous whistling ducks nest on the Attn: Louisiana Waterfowl Con- ects on Wildlife Management Areas announced the rules and timeframe ground, preferring rice-fi eld levees servation Stamp Program and the Louisiana Waterfowl Proj- for the 2022 Louisiana Waterfowl or nearby upland fi elds. Relatively 2000 Quail Drive ect, a cooperative endeavor between Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana few are taken by Louisiana hunters Baton Rouge, LA 70808 LDWF, Ducks Unlimited, the Natu- Duck Stamp, competition. The ful- because they tend to migrate south Entries will be accepted from Oct. ral Resources Conservation Service vous whistling duck will be this of the border in late-September 18-Oct. 26, 2021. The contest will and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service year’s featured species. through October. Consequently, be held at LDWF Headquarters “The fulvous whistling duck is one less is known about the ecology and building starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. to provide habitat for waterfowl of Louisiana’s most unique water- population status of these intrigu- 27. The public is invited to attend. and other wetland birds on private fowl species,’’ said Larry Reynolds, ing birds than other ducks. Please visit these links to fi ll out lands. LDWF Waterfowl Program Manager. The 2021 contest was restricted the 2022 Louisiana Waterfowl Con- Judging for the art competition With their long legs, necks and to designs featuring mottled ducks. servation Stamp competition artist will be based on the following cri- standing posture, whistling ducks John Nelson Harris’ remarkable agreement and see the full list of teria: more resemble geese than ducks. depiction of a lone bird on a quiet rules. 1. Accuracy of form, size, propor- Plumages of male and female ful- southern wetland added an out- https://www.wlf.louisiana. tion, color and posture. vous whistling ducks are the same standing contribution to a long tra- gov/assets/Hunting/Waterfowl/ 2. Level and accuracy of detail in and both sexes incubate eggs and dition of excellent stamp designs. Files/2022-duck-stamp-agree- all aspects of the waterfowl. share in the rearing of young. The Louisiana Waterfowl Conserva- ment.pdf 3. Appropriateness, accuracy and Adults are a striking orange- tion Stamp bearing that design will https://www.wlf.louisiana. detail in depiction of the habitat. brown color on the head, neck and go on sale June 1. gov/assets/Hunting/Waterfowl/ chest, thus the name fulvous, with The 2022 contest will be restrict- Files/2022-duck-stamp-contest- 4. Attractiveness and creativity in blue-gray bill and feet, a black- ed to designs with fulvous whistling rules.pdf composition, subject, background barred back, white stripes on the duck as the focal species. Artists Please note the guidelines in the and lighting. fl ank and distinctive white V above are also reminded of the require- rules regarding shipping of paint- 5. Suitability for reproduction as the tail. ment for associated habitat. ings implemented in 2020. LDWF stamps and prints. “Although Louisiana is most often “The primary objective of this pro- wants to minimize risk of damage A panel of judges with experience thought of as important wintering gram is to provide revenue to cre- during shipping of contest entries. in waterfowl biology and/or artis- habitat for waterfowl in the Mis- ate, enhance and maintain habitat The Louisiana Legislature autho- tic method will select the winning sissippi Flyway, we provide breed- for waterfowl and associated wet- rized the Louisiana Waterfowl Con- design. The competition is open to ing habitat for fulvous whistling land wildlife,” said Reynolds, “so a servation Stamp program in 1988. all artists 18 years of age and older. ducks,” Reynolds said. “They ar- habitat component is required in The program was created to gener- Employees of LDWF and members rive from wintering areas in Mexico, each entry and is one of the fi ve ate revenues for conservation and of their immediate families are in- or further south, from mid-April judging criteria.” enhancement of waterfowl popula- through early May, taking up resi- To enter, an artist must submit an tions and habitats in Louisiana. eligible. dence primarily in the rice-growing original, unpublished work of art, Since 1989, more than $15 mil- For more information, go to region of southwest Louisiana.’’ along with a signed and notarized lion has been generated for wetland https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ Unlike closely-related black-bel- artist's agreement and a $50 entry conservation with approximately $6 page/louisiana-duck-stamp or con- lied whistling ducks, which pri- fee. Entries should be addressed to: million spent on land acquisition. tact Larry Reynolds at 225-765- marily nest in tree cavities and Louisiana Department of Wildlife In addition, revenues have sup- 0456 or [email protected]. Registration is open for Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshops This May, the Loui- terials. If you cannot make Program is hosted in resources. Fish Restoration Pro- siana Department of After completing the this particular work- conjunction with the The Fisheries Ex- gram, which utilizes Wildlife and Fisheries workshop and passing shop but have a group Louisiana Wildlife and tension Outreach Pro- angler support to help (LDWF) is hosting free* a background check, of people interested Fisheries Foundation gram fosters respon- ensure the future of Aquatic Volunteer In- volunteers can bor- in taking this train- (LWFF).? The LWFF sible, licensed anglers structor workshops in row equipment to help recreational fi shing in ing workshop together, was formed to provide by organizing commu- Louisiana for genera- Baton Rouge. Work- teach these topics to please contact Heather a means for individu- nity fi shing events and shops will be led by others. For example, if tions to come. David at hdavid@wlf. als and corporations developing opportuni- LDWF biologists and you’ve always wanted la.gov. We can come to to become partners ties for anglers to par- A $25 registration attendees will have the to host your own fi sh- your area and set up a with the Department ticipate in the conser- fee is required to re- opportunity to learn ing clinic for youth, serve your spot. This about fi shing activi- but didn’t have the private workshop for and Commission in vation of Louisiana’s ties and other fi shery- materials and resourc- you and your group! the responsibility of aquatic resources. fee will be returned to related topics. All CO- es to run one, then LDWF’s Aquatic conserving Louisiana’s The program promotes you upon your arrival VID-19 guidelines will this is your solution! Volunteer Instructor wildlife and fi sheries awareness of the Sport at the workshop. be followed. We can provide fi shing Through LDWF’s rods with basic tackle, Aquatic Volunteer a knot tying kit, arts Instructor Program and crafts activities (Aquatic VIP), vol- and more. unteers will gain the Aquatic VIP 2021 knowledge and skills Workshops: necessary to teach When: Place Your today’s youth about Wednesday, May fi shing and fi sheries 12th management subjects. Saturday, May The workshop offered 15th through this program Location: is perfect for teachers, Waddill Wildlife Ref- Scout leaders, home- uge schoolers, and anyone 4142 N Flannery Rd who enjoys fi shing and Baton Rouge, LA the outdoors! 70814 Ad The workshop is Additional dates and open to all and at- locations to be deter- tendees will receive mined. the training necessary A volunteer instruc- to become a volunteer tor sharing informa- instructor, a vital ally tion with families in LDWF’s efforts to about sharks and oth- increase fi shing par- er fi sh species at an ticipation and wise outdoor event. utilization of Louisi- To fi nd out more in- Here! ana’s natural resourc- formation and to sign es. Topics and activi- up, please visit: lwff. ties include knot tying, galaxydigital.com/ or casting skills, fi sh www.wlf.louisiana. identifi cation, fi sher- gov/ldwf-volunteer- Call Misty Today! ies management and programs. For any more. All attendees questions about the will be provided with Aquatic Volunteer In- 337-457-3061 or email to lesson plans and ac- structor Program, con- tivity guides for grades tact Heather David at K-12, as well as addi- (225) 763-5415 or at [email protected] tional educational ma- [email protected].
Page 12 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 American Legion Post 225 presents awards
Church Point Volunteer Fireman Errol "Slu" Comeaux, left, is pre- sented with the 2019 American Legion Post 225 Fireman of the Year Tammy David-Watt with the CPVFD, left, is presented with the 2019 Award by Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart, center, and CPVFD Pub- American Legion Post 225 First Responder of the Year Award by Post lic Information Offi cer Berl Adams, right. (All photos by Claudette Ol- 225 Commander Dennis Hart, center, and CPVFD Public Information ivier/Church Point News) Offi cer Berl Adams, right.
American Legion District 7 Commander and Post 225 member Frank Richard, left, Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart, second from right, and Church Point Police Department Sgt. Terrance Garrick, far right, Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson, left, and Post 225 Commander Den- present CPPD Offi cer Crystal Hazel, second from left, with the 2019 nis Hart, right, present the 2019 American Legion Post 225 Deputy of American Legion Post 225 Police Offi cer of the Year Award. the Year Award to Sgt. Seth Cormier, center.
American Legion Post 225 Education Committee Head Nolan Monroe, left, and American Legion District 7 Commander and Post 225 member Frank Richard, second from right, and Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart, right, Church Point Elementary School Principal Christy Higginbotham, right, present CPE's virtual presents Le Vieux Presbytère Curator Harold teacher Krisinda Broussard, second from left, with the 2019 American Legion Post 225 Educa- Fonte, left, with the 2019 American Legion tor of the Year Award. Post 225 Citizen of the Year Award.
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Continued From Page 1 on the right path to have a commis- rently working on securing fund- sion set up. That would make Loui- ing for rehabilitation of Louisiana siana businesses more competitive Highway 35 from Rayne to Branch with out-of-state businesses.” and for Louisiana Highway 13 from Abraham pointed out that it will Crowley to Vermilion Parish. take a two-thirds vote of congress “I’m optimistic about these proj- to pass a proposal and send it to ect with the federal (stimulus) mon- a vote. “But if you don’t have the ey coming in,” he added. sheriffs and the parishes behind Abraham spoke extensively about you, it’s dead,” he said. Louisiana’s $5 billion share of the Stefanski agreed. “Change is ex- $1.9 trillion federal COVID relief tremely diffi cult in Louisiana.” package. Each of the lawmakers spoke The Lake Charles Republican about his personal goals for the up- said the funding will go a long way coming Legislative Session. toward balancing this year’s state Stefanski, a Crowley Republican, budget. “But we have to be very State Rep. Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, speaks during the April 9 Leg- was recently moved from the House careful not to use any of that money islative Breakfast hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Committee to the on recurring expenses,” he added. chairmanship of the House and Abraham said he would like to and sponsored by Acadia Parish Farm Bureau. Looking on are Sen. Governmental Affairs Committee. see the money used to replenish the Mark Abraham, R-Lake Charles, center, and Rep. John Stefanski, R- “Since then I’ve spent about 75 state’s unemployment trust fund Crowley. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal) percent of my time in Baton Rouge,” and pay back some of the federal he said. “I’ve met with 96 of the 104 money used for coastal infrastruc- sales tax is going cost the state it, excess itemized deductions and members of the House to start the ture. about $450 million. increase the standard deduction, redistricting process.” “After that, it’s a free-for-all for He added that he expects the fed- he stated in an email. He said that process “will prob- anything else,” he said. eral income tax cut implemented DeVillier said he also has a bill to ably dominate my time for the next DeVillier who has been touring during the Trump administration create a 5 percent corporate income year or so.” the state meeting with other legisla- will likely be reversed and, since tax rate instead of the system now But he promised he would contin- tors, said he is “going to be focused federal income tax is tied directly to with fi ve rates topping out at 8 per- state income tax in Louisiana, that ue to work for Crowley and Acadia on business and trying to do good cent. Parish. tax reform policy that takes Louisi- will cost the state between $500 Eliminating the franchise tax, “I’m passionate about capital out- ana in a different direction. million and $600 million. lay,” he said. “I believe that if we “That’s nothing new for the legis- DeVillier also has a plan focusing then cutting corporate credits and don’t fi ght to make sure we get our lature. We talk about it all the time on personal income tax. He is look- exemptions by 50 percent would dollars back here we won’t get any. but it never happens.” ing at a 4 percent fl at tax instead of help create the 5 percent fl at rate, That’s my No. 1 or No. 2 priority ... The Eunice Republican pointed the three brackets of 2 percent, 4 he stated. to get our fair share for Acadia Par- out that, while the state will be percent and 6 percent. Each of the legislators urged ish and Crowley.” “fl ush with money” this year, the The path to do that, he said, is to those present to “stay in touch” He said he and DeVillier are cur- 2025 roll-off of the 0.45 percent remove the federal income tax cred- during the upcoming session. •APPJ
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