FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Rayne by LISA SOILEAUX Managing Editor

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 2 SECTIONS, 40 PAGES $1.00 COPY Chamber announces plans for virtual political forum BY LISA SOILEAUX Candidates running for local polit- safety of the candidates. No audience Managing Editor ical positions including City Marshall will be allowed at this event. Anyone wishing to submit Ward 1, District Attorney and judges Candidates will be given a two-min- a question for the political RAYNE - The Rayne Chamber of will have the opportunity to speak and ute opening, (three) one minute ques- forum can submit their Commerce will be hosting a Virtual Po- answer questions on a virtual plat- tions each and a two-minute closing questions to the Chamber litical Forum Co-Hosted by The City of form that will be professionally live fed statement. ofﬁ ce in person or by mail Rayne on Sunday, Oct. 11, between the through Facebook. at 107 West Oak Street. hours of 6-8 p.m. Covid-19 rules will apply for the See FORUM, Page 2A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center now open in Rayne BY LISA SOILEAUX Managing Editor

RAYNE - FEMA has opened a drive-thru Disaster Recovery Center at the Southside Community Cen- ter located at 403 Fourth St. in Rayne. FEMA urges all citizens affected by Hurricane Laura, regardless of their place of residence, to visit the FEMA center and get the needed assistance between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors must strictly follow all COVID safety measures, wearing face coverings and following social distancing rules. Rayne High locked down; weapon seized RAYNE - Rayne High School was on a temporary lockdown the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 23, when offi cials were alerted to the possibility of a student possessing a weapon on campus. RAYNE LOCATION NOW OPEN - The Southside Community Center of Rayne, located at 403 Third Street, is According to a text to parents of RHS students, now serving as a FEMA drive-through Disaster Recovery Center. Anyone affected by Hurricane Laura can get “The entire campus was placed on a soft lockdown, guidance and apply for FEMA assistance between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No appointment is needed for an investigation was conducted, proper safety pro- the drive-through service. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) tocols were followed, Rayne Police Department was notifi ed and arrived on scene immediately.” A weapon was discovered and seized without in- State implements new nursing home cident, according to the text. “The Rayne High administration and staff followed all safety protocols in place to handle these types of visitation guidelines; Ellington visits situations,” said Superintendent Scott Richard. “The individual possessing the weapon will be disciplined RAYNE - Govenor John Bel Nursing homes located in par- cluding that nursing homes limit in accordance with School Board policy.” Edwards has announced that ishes with no more than 10 per- how many visitors a resident can According to the text to parents, “There was no Louisiana is moving quickly im- cent test positivity and without have at one time, as well as lim- eminent threat to any students or personnel mem- plementing new guidance from any new onset of COVID cases in iting the number of visitors that bers at any time. The conclusion of the investiga- the federal government easing the last 14 days can allow indoor can be in the facility at once, the tion was that it was an isolated incident, no harm restrictions on visits to nursing visitation. governor’s offi ce said in a state- or threat to students or faculty” and normal opera- homes during the COVID pan- As noted by The Ellington of ment. tions resumed the remainder of the day Wednesday. demic. Rayne, residents and their loved The guidance also says face “We commend the school administration, school The new guidance issued by ones began outdoor visitation coverings, social distancing of staff, student body and our local law enforcement the Centers for Medicare and Monday, Sept. 28, limiting three at least 6 feet between people partners at the Rayne Police Department for han- Medicaid Services allows nursing visitors to each resident per visit. should be adhered to at all times dling the matter in such an effective manner,” Rich- homes to conduct outdoor visita- CMS does recommend a num- ard said. tion with social distancing. ber of mitigation measures, in- See ELLINGTON, Page 2A Important 2020 election dates slated for November election Aside from COVID-19 and Hur- GeauxVote online registration registration cy election plan, early voting has ricane Laura, another subject Oct. 16-27 — EARLY VOTING for Nov. 20-28 — EARLY VOTING for been extended to Oct. 16 through weighing heavy in the news is the the Nov. 3 election. (Excludes Sun- the Dec. 5 election. (Excludes Sun- 27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 18, and upcoming elections slated for No- day Oct. 18 and Oct. 25) day Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, and Sunday, Oct. 25) from 8 a.m. until 7 vember 3. Oct. 30 — Last day to request an Acadian Day, Friday Nov. 27) p.m. each day. The U.S. president and important absentee mail-in ballot for the Nov. Proper identifi cation required for Proper identifi cation required to congressional seats up in the air, in 3 election (By 4:30 p.m. registering to vote is one of the fol- vote early is a current driver’s li- addition to a number of judgeships, Nov. 2 — Last day for registrars lowing documents: cense or Louisiana ID card and vot- local city marshal races and a num- of voters to receive voted mail bal- a current La. driver’s license; er identifi cation card. ber of state amendments. lots. (By 4:30 p.m.) a current Louisiana ID card; Anyone requiring assistance The following is a list of all the Nov. 3 — ELECTION DAY a birth certifi cate; or during early voting or when they go dates to know for the rest of this December 5 election Baptismal certifi cate. to their voting precinct is required election cycle, according to the Lou- — General and Con- The registrar’s of- to bring a physician’s certifi cate or isiana Secretary of State. gressional runoffs: fi ce is open Monday excuse stating the reason assis- November 3 election — Presi- Nov. 4 — Last day through Friday from tance is needed. dential general and open congres- to register for the 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This document is to be given to sional primary: Dec. election in-per- The offi ce is located at the registrar or to the commission- Oct. 5 — Last day to register for son or by mail 568 NW Court Circle. er in charge to be delivered to the the November election in-person or Nov. 14 — Last Acadia Parish Reg- registrar. by mail day to register for istrar Billie Meyer For additional information, Oct. 13 — Last day to register the December election adds that, following the please call the registrar’s offi ce at for the November election through through GeauxVote online court-ordered emergen- 788-8841.

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the funeral service. Jacksonville, Florida Melba Kathryn Richard Richard Quebodeaux Burial followed in the and Hannah Guidry Johnson, 78, who died and spouse Hilton Que- St. Joseph II Cemetery and husband Khoury of Tuesday, Sept. 22, at bodeaux of Branch. No. 2 in Rayne. Carencro; one brother, her residence in Lafay- She was preceded Visitation was ob- Kevin (K.C.) Cormier II ette. in death by her father, served on Tuesday, Sept. of Gueydan; and step- Interment was in Noah Richard; mother, 29, from 5 p.m. until 10 father, Blake Hebert of the Elizabeth Memori- Eulah Stakes Richard; p.m. and Wednesday, Gueydan; and numer- al Baptist Cemetery in three sisters, Jessie Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. ous aunts, uncles and Branch. Richard Andrus, Freida until service time. The cousins. Pastor Micah Collins Richard Lyons and Ge- Rosary was prayed at 7 She was preceded in with Elizabeth Memo- neva Richard Lowe; and Loren p.m. Tuesday evening. death by her maternal rial Baptist Church in four brothers, Elwood Elizabeth Cormier She is survived by her grandmother, Viola Pry- Branch, conducted the Richard, Wallace Rich- mother, Selena Guidry or Guidry, and her un- graveside services. ard, John Hugh Richard RAYNE - Funeral ser- of Rayne; her father, cle, Craig Guidry. Survivors include her and Gary Richard. vices were held at 2 p.m. Kevin Cormier Sr. and Visitors may view Melba Kathryn husband, Tom John- Friends may view the on Wednesday, Sept. 30, fi ancé Ashley Thibo- the obituary, sign the Richard Johnson son of Rayne; two sons, obituary and guestbook 2020, at the Duhon Fu- deaux of Church Point; guest registry and ex- Chris LeJeune and online at www.gossenfu- neral Home Chapel of her maternal grandfa- press condolences to BRANCH - Grave- spouse Sharyl LeJeune neralhome.net. Rayne, for Loren Eliza- ther, Wallace Guidry Ms. Cormier’s family side services were held of Baton Rouge, and Arrangements were beth Cormier, 23, who Jr. of Rayne; paternal at www.duhonfuneral- on Saturday, Sept. 26, Chad LeJeune and part- entrusted to Gossen died at 1:35 p.m. Satur- grandparents, Willie home.com. 2020, at 3 p.m. at Eliz- ner Warren Box of San Funeral Home, Inc. of day, Sept. 26, at her res- Cormier and wife Deb- Duhon Funeral abeth Memorial Baptist Francisco, California; Rayne, LA, (337) 334- idence in Crowley. bie of Church Point, and Home-Rayne, (337) 334- Cemetery in Branch, for and one sister, Nathalie 3141. Rev. Phillip Boone, Polly Lacombe and hus- 3600, 900 East Texas Pastor of the Hebron band Van of Egan; two Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 his children, including spouse Mary of Itta Baptist Church of Den- sisters, Hailey Brown was in charge of all ar- eight daughters, Dore- Bena, Mississippi, and ham Springs, celebrated and husband Chris of rangements. tha Baily and spouse Jimmie James and Eddie of Houston, Tex- spouse Carolyn of Mc- ical Center Hospital in in death by her father, as, Sharrie Boudreaux Comb, Mississippi. Lafayette. Claude Taylor; mother, of Tacoma, Washing- He was preceded in Interment was in the Ruby Cook Taylor; four ton, Robella James of death by his fi rst wife, Rayne Cemetery, Inc. in brothers, Bookie Tay- New Orleans, Miesha Shirley James; sec- Rayne. lor, Clyde “Bean” Taylor, Lane and spouse Ro- ond wife, Mattie Swaf- Pastor Reggie Hilts, Sidney Taylor and Billy shaud of Houston, ford; third wife, Mary conducted the funeral Taylor; and one sister, Texas, Valeria Morales James; father, Richard services. Linda McMorris. and spouse Grego- Bowman; mother, In- Survivors include Pallbearers were ry of Houston, Texas, dia James Felton; two her husband, Gerites Gerites Cormier Jr., Si- Glenetta Nelson and sons, Ronnie James Cormier Jr.; two daugh- mon Stelly, John Stel- Hardy James spouse Edgar of Rayne, and Cedric James; ters, Melissa Barrett ly, Oreste Stelly, Austin Glowanna Francis and one daughter, Patricia and Meredith Taylor; Duplantis and Gerites RAYNE - Funeral spouse Barry of Rayne, James; one sister, Mary fi ve sons, Wayne Rush- Cormier V. services will be held and Paultrice Franzier Hellen James; and two ing Jr., Simon Stelly The family requested Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, and spouse Marcus of brothers, Al Stampley and spouse Hope Stelly, visitation in Gossen Fu- at a 11 a.m. Mass of Rayne; three sons, Har- and Donald James. Delores Diane John Stelly and spouse neral Home in Rayne, on Christian Burial at Our dy Swafford and spouse Mr. James was a Cormier Nicole Stelly, Gerald Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 Mother of Mercy Catho- Doniqua of Houston, member of the Mason- Stelly, and Oreste Stel- a.m. to 2 p.m. lic Church in Rayne, for Texas, Gastone Law- ic Lodge #313 in Rayne RAYNE - Funeral ser- ly and spouse Meagen Friends may view the Hardy James, 82, who rence of Rayne, and for many years. vices were held on Fri- Stelly; 20 grandchil- obituary and guestbook died Sunday, Sept. 20, Gilbert James and The family requests day, Sept. 25, 2020, at 2 dren; 11 great-grand- online at www.gossenfu- at Camelot Place Nurs- spouse Dena of Rayne; visitation be observed p.m. at Gossen Funeral children; three sisters, neralhome.net. ing Home in Crowley. numerous grandchil- in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, Patricia Taylor, Lucille Arrangements were Interment will be in dren; numerous great Home in Rayne on Sat- for Delores Diane Taylor Morgan and Peggy Pig- entrusted to Gossen the Our Mother of Mer- grandchildren numer- urday, Oct. 3, from 8 Cormier, 64, who died ott; and a brother, Sher- Funeral Home, Inc. of cy Cemetery in Rayne. ous great-great-grand- a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at wood Taylor. Rayne, LA, (337) 334- Rev. Emmanuel O. children; three sisters, Friends may view the Lafayette General Med- She was preceded 3141. Awe S.S.J., Pastor of Kit Johnson of Omaha, obituary and guestbook Our Mother of Mer- Nebraska, Eva Moore online at www.gossen- Lee Breaux Sr., 70, who He was preceded cy Catholic Church in and spouse Alfonzo of funeralhome.net. died Wednesday, Sept. in death by his father, Rayne, will be the Cel- Fayette, Mississippi, Arrangements have 16, 2020, at Lafayette Mavie Glady Breaux; ebrant of the Funeral and Ruby Bennette of been entrusted to Gos- General Medical Center mother, Bernice Marie Mass and will conduct Natchez, Mississip- sen Funeral Home, Hospital in Lafayette. Gaspard Breaux; sis- the funeral services. pi; and two brothers, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) Survivors include ters, Betty Ann Faul, Survivors include Claude James and 334-3141. his wife, Rita Simon Norma Jene Meche and Breaux; two sons, Ste- Lelia Breaux Moore; ELLINGTON ven Lee Breaux Jr. and and brothers, Johnny spouse Stephanie, and Lee Breaux and Russell Continued From Page 1A Michael Jacob Breaux; James Breaux. two brothers, Glady Friends may view the and that all visitors must be screened residents are among our most vulner- Breaux Sr. and spouse obituary and guestbook for symptoms of COVID-19, including able. We all must do our part to make Nora, and Donald Lee online at www.gossenfu- fever. sure this new policy is successful. Steven Lee Breaux Sr. Breaux Sr. and spouse neralhome.net. CMS imposed restrictions on nurs- That means wearing our masks and Pamela; and two grand- Arrangements have ing home visitation in March in an ef- staying six feet away from others, in- RAYNE - Memorial children, Jacoby Lee been entrusted to Gos- fort to control outbreaks of the coro- cluding when we visit our loved ones services will be held at Breaux and Alayna Faye sen Funeral Home, Inc. navirus and protect one of our most in nursing homes.” a later date for Steven Breaux. of Rayne, LA, 334-3141. vulnerable populations. To date, a total of 2,225 nursing “Recognizing the impact of isola- home deaths have been identifi ed in tion and the importance of connect- Louisiana. These deaths make up Drive-in movies this weekend edness, Louisiana’s Department of 43.4 percent of all COVID-19-asso- Health was slated to release details ciated deaths in Louisiana. Nursing CROWLEY - Walmart en’t overcrowded. Tickets Anyone who does need to today of a nursing home visitation pi- homes in Louisiana have reported will bring the “big screen” are given out per car and leave their car will be re- lot in our state; instead, we will move more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases to its parking lots for a cover “as many people quired to wear a mask or quickly today to implement this new among residents and staff. temporary drive-in movie as you have seatbelts in face covering. federal guidance,” Edwards said in “I want to thank the Louisiana De- theater. your car.” Alcohol is not permit- the announcement. partment of Health and the Louisiana The retail giant has To ensure proper social ted at the screenings. “We know these past several Nursing Home Association for their now announced That distancing, guests will be To reserve your tickets months have been tough, especially collaboration on this issue and the Crowley will be included required to remain in their visit https://thewalmart- in the drive-in tour, one cars during the showings. drivein.com. for our nursing home residents and nursing homes across Louisiana that of only three locations in their loved ones. It’s time for us to do have worked to manage the health Louisiana to be chosen. something. of their residents in a very diffi cult This weekend on Fri- FORUM “At the same time, we are still in time,” Edwards concluded when ad- the middle of a pandemic and these dressing the LDH and LNHA. day, Oct. 2, the movie Continued From Page 1A “Back to the Future” will be shown, and on Sat- Questions can be submitted to The Rayne Cham- urday, Oct. 3, “E.T. the ber of Commerce at 107 Oak Street, Rayne, LA Extra-Terrestrial” will hit 70578 or by e-mailing to RayneChamber1@bell- -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YPL-YYPL the screen. south.net. 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Editorial Page 4A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, October 1, 2020 The football follies Over the last few de- These protests have past several apology and This entire year has on television. cades, Americans have migrated into many weeks express- on-fi eld sym- been a ratings disaster Unless the NFL and enjoyed an ever-increas- sporting events, including outrage at bolism, the NFL for the NFL with both college football change ing love affair with the ing the game of football, police brutality became fi nan- Sunday Night Football course, the television games of college and both in the NFL and in and the treat- cially involved and Monday Night Foot- viewership will never re- professional football. the collegiate level, where ment of African in the issue by ball experiencing mas- turn to full strength. In Eventually, the Nation- the top conference is the Americans in pledging $250 sive declines in viewer- fact, it is already too late al Football League (NFL) Southeastern Confer- our country. million in do- ship. for some viewers left for- surpassed Major League ence (SEC). The current The league de- nations over a There is a simple ex- ever because of their dis- Baseball to become the policy of the SEC is for cided to play the ten-year period planation for why this gust with the politiciza- country’s top sports at- all players to stay in the song “Lift Every Jeff to combat “sys- is occurring. Millions of tion of athletics. traction. locker room while the Voice and Sing,” Crouere temic racism.” Americans want to watch This exact scenario Unfortunately, in re- National Anthem is per- known as the Undoubted- football as a distraction worried the owner of the cent years, political ac- formed, but the protests “Black National Columnist ly, these actions from their everyday trou- Dallas Cowboys, Jerry tivism has interfered have been expressed in Anthem,” pri- are popular bles. For these viewers, Jones, who speculated with Americans being other ways. or to the start of all the with players and those the last thing they want that the activism may able to enjoy the game. It Prior to the start of games during the fi rst who believe in social jus- is to be reminded of the hurt the NFL’s football started to move in a dis- Saturday’s Ole Miss vs. week. tice activism. However, national political battles ratings. He noted that turbing direction in 2016 Florida match-up, play- During the fi rst few there are plenty of fans on the football fi eld or the majority of his team’s when San Francisco For- ers and coaches took a weeks of the season, a who feel otherwise, and during league sponsored fans recognize “what ty-Niners quarterback knee “to acknowledge variety of players have will take out their frus- lectures masquerading this great country is and Colin Kaepernick decid- the unrest in our country protested either by re- tration by not watching as commercials. what this fl ag stands for.” ed to protest during the surrounding the treat- maining in the locker football on television. If athletes want to get Yes, Mr. Jones, not playing of the National ment of African Ameri- room during pre-game Diminished ratings involved in politics, they only your fans, but most Anthem before the start cans. We will continue ceremonies or by raising will severely hurt the should run for elected NFL fans also appreci- of each game. His kneel- to support social justice a fi st or kneeling while NFL during this pandem- offi ce. If they want to be ate the greatness of this ing protest was adopted efforts as members of the the National Anthem was ic because the league’s involved in the crimi- country and our Ameri- by other players, causing Southeastern Confer- performed. These actions revenues will be much nal justice system, they can Flag. As we can see an uproar in the country. ence and members of our were approved by the lower since stadium at- should become police of- from the decline in rat- The practice continued respective communities.” NFL, which changed its tendance is either ex- fi cers, lawyers, or judges. ings, social justice activ- in 2017 but diminished Vanderbilt Universi- stance on the issue. tremely limited or not If they want to become ism is not as popular as during the last two sea- ty players displayed so- In fact, NFL Com- permitted at all. social justice warriors, good old-fashioned patri- sons. cial messages on their missioner Roger Goodell As the 2020 season they should sign up to otism. Everything changed helmets. There are 15 apologized for the league. has now moved into week work as counselors or with the death of George approved messages, in- He said, “We, the NFL, three, it seems that tele- volunteer with a commu- Jeff Crouere is a na- Floyd in May of this year. cluding “Black Lives condemn racism and vision viewers are leav- nity based non-profi t or- tive New Orleanian and is Street protests have led Matter,” and “No Justice the systematic oppres- ing in droves. For last ganization helping those a political columnist, the to shootings, rioting, No Peace.” Players for sion of Black People. We, Thursday night’s NFL in need. author of America’s Last looting and the destruc- the universities of Geor- the NFL, admit we were game, the television rat- Otherwise, they can Chance and provides tion of property worth gia and Arkansas wore wrong for not listening to ings sank to a four year play football, or oth- regular commentaries on billions of dollars. Even “equality” patches on NFL players earlier and low with only 5.43 mil- er sports, and do their the Jeff Crouere YouTube more troubling, police their jerseys. encourage all to speak lion viewers, barely edg- activism on their own channel and on www.Jef- offi cers and protesters While college football out and peacefully pro- ing the viewership for time, as opposed to do- fCrouere.com. For more have been injured and players protested, NFL test.” the ABC show Celebrity ing it while hard working information, email him at killed. players have spent the Along with Goodell’s Family Feud. Americans are watching [email protected]

War hero’s cause moves forward . . . C’est Vrai The movement to proclaim Fa- ther Joseph Ver- bis Lafl eur a saint has taken an important step with the opening of his Cause for Canon- ization by the Vat- ican. The heroic Jim World War II chap- Bradshaw lain, who was born Columnist in Ville Platte, is now the third person from south Louisiana to be entered into the offi - cial process of investigation for saint- hood. Bishop Douglas Deshotel began the process for Charlene Richard, the young girl from Acadia Parish, and Au- guste “Nonco” Pelafi gue of Arnaudville in January, but the announcement for Father Lafl eur was delayed by red tape. The Cause for Canonization is a process fi lled with red tape that includes testimony documenting how people were affected by Father Lafl eur during his lifetime and after his death. The three pillars of American exceptionalism It can take years and concludes with a recommendation to the Pope on wheth- America has sentence; read it twice! our schools would be a good place to er he should declare someone worthy been for many History has also shown us that no start. of our veneration. A growing number of years the beacon political economic system last forever. Steve Gardes is a Certified Public people in south Louisiana believe that of freedom and The nineteenth century was one of the Accountant (CPA) and Certified Valua- question doesn’t even have to be asked hope for the world, bloodiest centuries in history, and the tion Analyst (CVA) with over 40 years in this case. and there are three world had seen first the fall of nation- of public accounting experience. 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Thursday, October 1, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A ‘Think Pink’ blooms for the month of October By Heather Kirk-Ballard astating disease. It’s not of pink colors. Amazon linda’s Dream roses are LSU AgCenter Horticulturist just public landscapes, comes in Amazon Rose both Louisiana Super hospitals and cancer Magic and Amazon Neon Plant selections that October is all about centers that can make Cherry, and Jolt comes have pink blooms that pink in support of breast an impact. So can you. in various shades of are open in the fall. The cancer awareness. Ac- Luckily, when it pink with Cherry, Pink Belinda’s Dream can cording to the National comes to pink, we have and Pink Magic. Rang- be another superb cut Breast Cancer Founda- many options to choose ing from delicate pink to fl ower choice to share tion, one in eight women from. If you are not keen hot pink, both can make with family and friends. in the United States will on fl owers in gener- quite a statement. Penny Mac hydran- develop breast cancer in al, you can use plants They both also have gea is another Louisiana her lifetime. Men also with pink foliage. I think excellent dark green foli- Super Plant. It’s a re- can get breast cancer. many of us have some age, perform best in full peat-blooming hydran- In 2020, hundreds of shade of pink in the to part sun and are great gea that can produce thousands of cases will landscape, whether it for attracting butterfl ies large fl ower clusters be reported. be a very delicate, light in late fall and early of pink or blue begin- Are you asking your- pink or a vibrant, hot spring. They make great ning in late spring and self, what does this have pink. Go with what you cut fl owers that you can will continue to bloom to do with gardening like. share with friends or on new growth into the and why are we talking If you don’t want to family members fi ghting summer and fall. To in- about it in September? make the long commit- the disease and to help fl uence fl ower color, you Here’s what I’m think- ment, plant in small celebrate survivors. can treat the soil around ing: our landscapes containers or try plant- Do you want to go the bushes with lime are an extension of our ing annuals that can all in and show your and superphosphate in homes and a statement be changed out in the support? Try a real im- March and again in Oc- Jolt dianthus (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU to those around us. summertime. Many pactful choice — an- tober each year. Your soil AgCenter) Why not honor breast Louisiana Super Plant other Louisiana Super should be a pH of 7-8.5 cancer patients and sur- selections have shades Plant with bright, pro- to help achieve the pink comes in some shade of gives back to help breast vivors by going pink in of pink to choose from. lifi c, pink fl owers called color. It may take years pink. cancer research is called your fl ower beds and Both Amazon and Supertunia Vista Bub- for the shift to pink to oc- Other cool-season the Invincibelle Spirit II getting a head start this Jolt dianthus are ex- blegum. This mighty cur if your plant typically fl owers displaying var- hydrangea II. One dollar month? You can show cellent Louisiana Super petunia is known for blooms blue. ious shades of pink in- from each Invincibelle your support and bring Plant selections for fall its long-lasting fl ower Many warm-season clude pansies, violas, Spirit II sold is donat- awareness to this dev- that come in an array bloom in the landscape. fl owers planted in late dianthus, snapdragons, ed to the Breast Cancer It has a mounding, spring and during the garden mums, calen- Research Foundation. spreading habit that summer are still bloom- dula, ornamental kale Although it’s diffi cult to can grow up to 3 feet ing and going strong in and cabbage. Perennial fi nd in Louisiana, some in all directions, with a October. Some Louisi- fl owers like gaillardia, nurseries may carry this height of 16 to 24 inch- ana Super Plants that verbena, Mexican petu- hydrangea. Plants can es. It prefers full sun to come in shades of pink nias, cupheas, guara, also be purchased on- produce the maximum are Lucky Star and But- salvias, conefl owers and line. More than $1 mil- amount of blooms. terfl y pentas, Intenz rudbeckias can also be lion has been donated If you want some- Classic celosia, Baby found in various shades from sales of this plant. thing more perma- Wing begonias, Senorita of pink. They establish Whether it’s delicate nent, try shrubs. Three Rosalita cleome, Sunpa- well when planted in fall pink, hot pink or any fall-blooming Louisiana tiens, Bandana lanta- and will perform bet- shade in between, show Super Plants with pink nas and Kauai torenia. ter next year if they’re your support for breast fl owers are Conversa- Nearly every Louisiana planted now. cancer awareness this tion Piece azalea, Aphro- Super Plant selection One plant that really October with plants. dite althea (rose of Sha- ron) and Luna hibiscus. All three make excellent shrubs for sunny areas in the lawn and will bloom in the fall, year Star pentas (Photo Submitted by Heather Kirk- after year. Ballard/LSU AgCenter) Dream roses and Be- November wedding set Tommy and Tammy the late Debbie Dalman Rockaway, New Jersey. Carriere of Mire are of Carencro. He is a 2012 gradu- announcing the engage- His grandparents are ate of Teurlings Catholic ment and upcoming Herbert and Lynette High School of Lafayette wedding of their daugh- Hernandez of Carencro and attained a degree ter, Tori Carriere, to and the late John in IT Tech in 2015 from Thomas (TJ) Dalman of and Yvette Dalman of SLCC. Carencro. The engaged couple will be married on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, during an afternoon wedding ceremony at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point. # The bride-elect is 79 the granddaughter of Shelton Carriere, the late Beverly Carriere, late Mike and Linda Lafleur, and great-grandmother Hilda Richard, all of Church Point. 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Continued From Page 4A Service Cross in May 1942 for his “courageous min- istrations” during that attack. According to the cita- tion, he “refused to seek shelter despite the intensive RHS STUDENT COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW YEAR - The Rayne High School Student Council Executive attacks of dive bombers and the strafi ng of the fi eld.” Board officers for the 2020-2021 school year who were on hand for a welcome luncheon held for teachers and As enemy troops steadily advanced, he declined staff in preparation for the new school year were, seated from left, Ava Thibodeaux (vp), Kennedi Herrin (sec), evacuation from Manila, even though he knew the base Asiah Dupont (sec), Alaina Gabriel (media), James Adams (parl), Meadow Hollier (hist), Sue Paddio (activities); was about to be overrun. He stayed behind to minister back row, Lauren Broussard (senator), Boden Butler (senator), Caitlin Woods (president), Theresa Simoneaux to his comrades, was taken prisoner with them, and (faculty sponsor), Abby Fogleman (senator), Kayci Pabum (senator) and Devyn Washington (senator). Woods spent two and a half years in Japanese captivity. One- also serves as president of the La. Association of Student Councils District V and Simoneaux as District V advisor. third of his fellow prisoners died from disease, malnu- (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry) trition, and mistreatment. Father Lafl eur bartered everything he had, including his glasses, for bits of food and medicine to give to those who remained. As the U. S. began to reclaim Pacifi c islands that Governor suspends TOPS rules for students had been taken by the Japanese, he and other pris- By offi cial procla- Financial Assistance encouraged to register the requirement that a oners were crammed into a small freighter to be taken to Japan. The ship was supposed to fl y a white fl ag mation, Gov. John Bel (LOSFA), provides a por- to take an ACT that oc- student must begin a indicating that it was carrying 750 POWs. It didn’t do Edwards signed Procla- tion of tuition to more curs on or before Dec. home study program that, and was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine on Sep- mation has suspended than 54,000 Louisiana 31. no later than the end of tember 7, 1944. specifi c provisions of students who enroll at LOSFA will re-eval- their 10th-grade year. As the ship caught fi re and began to sink, Father the Taylor Opportunity an eligible Louisiana in- uate a student’s TOPS The proclamation Lafl eur held a rope ladder steady while other men Program for Students stitution. eligibility if a new ACT also suspends the re- scrambled to safety. That was how he was last seen, (TOPS) award for stu- For 2020 high school score is received. quirement that a stu- helping others to get out of the burning hold as the dents who live in a par- graduates, Proclamation For current high dent must complete the ship was going under. ish affected by Hurri- 124 suspends the Sept. school students who TOPS core curriculum Richard Lafl eur, a nephew, and his wife Carol have cane Laura. 30 deadline by which live in a parish severely and have a higher ACT over the past twenty years provided information to Those parishes in- students had to achieve impacted by Hurricane score, should they have church leaders about Father Lafl eur’s life and death clude Acadia, Allen, a qualifying score on the Laura and have enrolled to stay in another state and urged them to consider his canonization. Father Beauregard, Caddo, ACT or SAT for TOPS at a school in another to complete their high James Brady, then pastor at St. Landry church in Calcasieu, Cameron, purposes. state, the proclamation school education. Opelousas, and Father Mark Ledoux, now pastor at Grant, Jackson, Jef- The deadline has suspends the require- Current college stu- St. Peter’s in Carencro, took up the cause several years ferson Davis, Lasalle, been suspended wheth- ment that a student dents who live in or at- ago. Lincoln, Morehouse, er the student lives in a must live in Louisiana tend school in a parish The Lafl eurs said a Vatican offi cial was to going to Natchitoches, Ouachi- parish affected by Hur- and complete their last for which FEMA de- come from Rome for the formal opening of the canonization process, but COVID-19 restrictions prevented ta, Rapides, Sabine, St. ricane Laura or their four semesters of high clared a disaster, will that. Bishop Deshotel made the offi cial announcement. Landry, Union, Vermil- test site was closed school in the state. receive an automatic That probably would have been just fi ne with Fa- ion, Vernon, and Winn. due to actions taken to For students who exception to the TOPS ther Lafl eur. I suspect he is looking down on all of this TOPS, which is ad- mitigate the spread of are now being homes- 24-hour requirement so with utter amazement that someone from the Vatican ministered by the Lou- COVID-19. chooled, the governor’s their award will not be would want to come to Louisiana to talk about how he isiana Offi ce of Student These students are proclamation suspends canceled. did what he considered his duty as a priest and as a The requirements to soldier. meet steady academic A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s columns, Cajuns progress and minimum and Other Characters, is now available from Pelican GPA are also suspended Publishing. You can contact him at jimbradshaw4321@ for these students. gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589. Acadiana leads state in COVID Acadiana schools school reporting system account to submit their lead the state in report- established by emergen- case information when ed novel coronavirus cy order Sept. 1. Each they register for the re- cases among students K-12 school in the state porting system. and staff, according to is required to report Acadiana was close- data from the Louisiana confi rmed or suspected ly followed by Region 2, Department of Health. COVID-19 cases to the including East Baton LDH reported state health agency. Rouge Parish, which re- there were 97 cases Each school receives ported 96 cases among of COVID-19 among a password-protected students and staff. students and staff at schools in LDH’s Region 4, which encompasses Acadia, Iberia, Evan- All Saints Day geline, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Flower Arrangements Vermilion parishes. 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Thursday, October 1, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 7A Rayne, Iota work out kinks in unique scrimmage format BY CHRIS QUEBEDEAUX adjustment, and the Bulldogs’ open- lon Leon for roughly 35 yards. Bleyton La. State Newspapers they did it pretty ing series. Francis added a 15-yard scamper and well.” Wallace guided Charles capped the drive with a 10- RAYNE - With the landscape of Each team the Bulldogs past yard touchdown run. Deuce Comeaux sports ever so changing, the Rayne had its moments midfi eld and then then drilled the extra point to put the Wolves and the Iota Bulldogs rolled with during the drills. connected with hosts up 7-6 with 1:13 remaining. the punches Thursday evening when Rayne fared Charlot on a long Iota had one last chance to answer they squared off for their only dress re- better during the scoring strike. Iota and it looked as if they would. hearsal before next week’s 2020 prep inside run drill failed to connect After an offsides penalty and a fl ag football season openers. as Ron Charles on the extra point, for pass interference, the Bulldogs Instead of battling in a normal script- and Bleyton Fran- however, and led found themselves at midfi eld with just ed scrimmage, the two teams switched cis racked up big just 6-0 with just over a minute to go. Wallace hit Brayden up the format and competed in inside gainers. over eight minutes Lavergne for a big gain and then went run drills and 7-on-7 competitions as Tyler Charlot to play. to him again on the sideline, where he well as a few other drills before going to was Iota’s lead- The Wolves turned it upfi eld and raced towards the the 12-play, offense vs. defense series. er on the ground, went three-and- end zone. The teams then capped off the eve- popping a few big out on their en- But Rayne defenders caught up to ning with a 12-minute live quarter. runs of his own. suing possession, him and knocked the ball loose, result- “This is a really good format, espe- During the giving the Bulldogs ing in a turnover to thwart the potential cially given the circumstances of this 7-on-7 drills, both a chance to put the score. offseason; a chance for us to kind of quarterbacks game away. While the Wolves did get a pair of have a scrimmage and a jamboree all showed promise “I thought Iota take aways in the live quarter, Guidry in one,” said RHS coach Kaine Guidry. by connecting on did a really good says his young defensive group has a “With the inside run stuff and the 7-on- some big throws. job of getting after lot to clean up. 7 stuff, it kind of gives you a chance to Rayne’s Colin us in the live quar- “Two turnovers, but, still, Iota went isolate some guys and really see what LaCombe hooked ter,” said Guidry. up and down,” said Guidry. “We didn’t they got and we really needed that. up with a handful OUT IN FRONT - Rayne High’s Reid “We made a cou- get a stop, didn’t make them punt. “We didn’t have much of an offsea- of targets, includ- Dupont (28) speeds in front of defend- ple mental mis- “Our front seven is very inexperi- son and we had a lot of inexperienced ing Baylon Leon ers during Thursday’s scrimmage when takes there where enced. Maybe one player played more guys, especially on defense, that we and Charles, while the Wolves hosted Iota High. (Acadian- we run the wrong than fi ve snaps last year so they are needed to learn about and we did to- Iota quarterback Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) route twice and we really inexperienced, but our defensive night.” Dawson Wallace get put behind the staff feels confi dent that we can get Iota coach Josh Andrus was also spread the ball chains. That’s not there.” pleased with the format, which allowed around to Owen Harmon, Brayden La- really us; we have to stay ahead of the Other than those turnovers, Iota’s each team to get more work in than a vergne and Charlot. chains and run the ball. offense played well throughout the eve- typical scrimmage. “There were a lot of positives, but “Offensively, that’s our strength ning. “I like the way we did it,” said An- there were also a lot of negatives as and we really have to hang our hat on “Offensively, I thought we made drus of the scrimmage. “A lot of stuff well,” said Guidry. “I thought we pret- running the ball, staying ahead of the some big plays, running the ball and can be hidden in the scrimmages and ty much dominated it up front on the chains and throwing the play action.” throwing the ball,” said Andrus. “We’ve team stuff, but when you have guys offensive run. The offensive line really Once again, Iota seemed to mount been working for a long time and they going one-on-one, they can see what got after them early and then when we what looked to be a promising drive, are fi nally seeing it pay off against they need to work on when we start came to the pass skel, we completed but on second down, deep in Rayne ter- someone else. watching fi lm. a bunch of balls; but it’s hard to get ritory, Wallace’s short pass to the side- “But with a young team like we have, “It’s kind of a practice format to start a good judgement on those types of line was intercepted by RHS linebacker we had a couple lapses on both sides of off with and they see what they can do things because it’s not all 11 guys out Logan Alger. the ball. It’s something we’ll learn from and they see their mistakes. Then we there.” From there, the Wolves went to and get better at moving forward.” get to the scrimmage part, we made the When it came to the live quarter, it work, mounting an impressive drive on Rayne opens the regular season Fri- adjustment, almost like a second half was Iota that struck fi rst, doing so on runs by Charles and a big pass to Bay- day at Welsh. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Notre Dame scrimmages at STM in fi rst action of season BY TOM BROWN Dame head coach Lewis Cook and his able to get into the end zone but turned going for the Cougars. In two plays, the LSN Staff Writer staff were generally pleased with the play in some impressive efforts going mostly Cougar duo hooked up for a 30-yard of the Pios. through the air. catch and run and a 50-yard scoring LAFAYETTE - Notre Dame football is “That’s why I love coming over here. “We are still trying to fi gure out what pass through the air. back! The competition is great and we expect we will be good at,” adds Cook. “We feel “They are very good at what they do, The Pios made their annual trek to them to be tough on us because they are confi dent in what we can do running the that’s for sure,” stated Pios defensive co- St. Thomas More for pre schedule com- a larger school playing in a higher class. ball, but the scrimmage is a good time to ordinator James McCleary. “The QB and petition Thursday night. As always, it But it is a good evaluation for us and I see what we can do in the passing game. receivers are in tune with each other and was a raucous night with rivalry compe- was proud that we made some plays. We I intentionally wanted to get it down the they do a good job of reading coverages tition, big plays on both side of the ball know the fundamental part of the game, fi eld a bit.” and adjusting on the fl y. We settled in and some eye opening results. Notre the blocking and tackling, takes some Tight end Joe Brown made three after that fi rst series and held our own.” time, but overall I saw catches including third down catches The Cougars couldn’t make any some good things.” of 13 and 14 yards to keep drives alive. headway on the ground and were kept The unique format of Blake Smith hauled in two tough catch- in check the rest of the way against the the scrimmage offers a es on crossing routes over the middle Pios defense. The ND front recorded a lot of position competition and Luke Yuhasz was double teamed pair of sacks and linebacker Wesley Maze and the fi rst stage has almost of the night and still made fi ve crashed a sweep for a tackle for a loss. ways been a coaches fa- catches for 51 yards including a 33 yard “I think our depth is better than I vorite. The seven on sev- completion. QB Parker Seilhan complet- thought it was,” added Coach Mac. en running drill matches ed his fi rst seven passes and fi nished 14 “We have a couple of guys that stepped front fi ve offense with a of 20 for 124 yards. up against this type of opponent and QB and back against front “I thought we protected well in the showed they can help us. That has been four defense and three scrimmage phase,” Cook noted. Parker my biggest concern so it is our biggest linebackers. Notre Dame wasn’t having to run around back there take from the scrimmage.” has always performed toe so that was good to see. Quarterback is Notre Dame will open the much an- to toe in this drill and this a tough position to play and I wanted to ticipated season next week on the road year was no different. get him some extra work. He started the at Comeaux. Time is short now and Pios “We came out of their fi rst four games last year and didn’t play Coach Cook has just a week to get his quite a few times with just that much afterwards, so we put him to team ready to play for keeps. a few plays and that is work.” “We just have to hone in on some what we were anxious to The STM offense has been one of things that we can do and get better at see,” added Coach Cook. the most explosive around the area for them as we go along. Now we start pay- After passing skels several years. Highly touted QB Walker ing attention to the details and focusing and pass rush drills, the Howard and equally talented receiver on what kind of team we want to be and full teams squared off for Jack Besch should keep that tradition can be.” a team scrimmage. Dom Thibodeaux carried the ground game with 27 yards SCRIMMAGE ACTION - Notre Dame quarterback on fi ve runs. 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By SIDNEY STUTES declared that they would endure expro- Special to the Tribune priation law suits before they consent- ed to permit the railroad to cross their Taking a cue perhaps from the quote property. The evening’s purpose, there- “Money is Poetry” (by William Wallace), fore, was “to develop ways and means poet Dana Gioia once wrote a six-part of surmounting these obstacles.” poem entitled, “Money,” each stanza of William “W. W.” Duson then rose to which described a different aspect of state that he knew of several persons the wherewithal. who had already agreed to grant a right Using a variety of fi gures of speech of way, but through “some unaccount- and a few cliches, Gioia fi rst listed some able infl uences, reconsidered and were terms used for money (stash, jack, now asking a considerable price for their dough), then what one can do with land or refusing to sell it under any cir- money (shell it out), what money is ca- cumstance.” pable of (greasing a palm), how money In turn, OGNE Chief Engineer Harry creates more money (compound inter- Genung explained that before the rail- est) – and, the power of money when road construction camp could be locat- one lets it “talk” (See attached poem). ed in Crowley, it was necessary that “a In many ways, much of the poem, continuous right of way be obtained for at published in 1991, might well have least a couple of miles east of Crowley.” been written about the actions of the The engineer added, “It would be executives of the Opelousas, Gulf and wise to have the right of way secured Northeastern Railroad company back from the farmers before the ground is in early 1906 when they “let their mon- ploughed up for the new crop, as this From a rare photo owned by Winston Barousse, the three gentlemen in the ey talk,” as they sought to survey their will add to the diffi culty already encoun- foreground are (from left) Rives J. C. Bull, A. Broussard and George K. Brad- 60 mile line from Melville to Crowley, tered, the farmers feeling that they had ford, property owner in SE Rayne through which the Opelousas, Gulf and then to make purchase of the right of done some work for which they would Northeastern Railroad acquired a right of way (S. Bradford Street) in 1906. way through which the tracks would feel they should receive added compen- necessarily be laid. sation.” to the economic boost of having the con- see to acquiring the right of way east Indeed, by that time, OGNE Presi- Furthermore, the engineer did not struction camp in its limits.” Indeed, he of Crowley, Judge Thomas H. Lewis dent Thomas H. Lewis and his associ- think he could bring his contractors continued, a prominent gentleman of turned attention to matters closer to his ates had done a lot of “talking” them- with their men and tools to Crowley “on Rayne had made an earnest bid for the home base. selves in acquiring a substantial loan the contingency of obtaining the right of camp, saying, “If you give me that con- From Opelousas, the Judge noted from the money houses of New York, way, when he might, within a few days, struction camp for Rayne, I will give you that right of way acquisition had pro- not to mention the collection of the have to tell them that no work was to be that right of way up to the Crowley line.” ceeded, “with little objection” along the monies derived from a fi ve mill tax for done.” Of one thing, Mr. Genung was “Well,” chimed W. W. Duson, “Crow- northern section of the O’Gee line and ten years voted in support by the sever- certain – that the road, “if built at all, ley has never lost a battle with Rayne that fact had enabled 120 men to de- al towns along the proposed line. would be laid right along the line of and we do not propose to lose one now.” ploy at 7 camps clearing barrows of And, by 1906, the time had arrived stakes driven by the most recent sur- The Crowley Signal wrapped up the rock and dirt and “removing stumps in to “put their money where their mouths vey.” meeting in its Saturday, January 23, heavy forest measuring from 3 to 11 feet were” – and, “Let it talk!” Oops! Engineer Genung had just 1906 edition, “The names of the parties in diameter.” Surely, they had been aware of the committed a “faux pas.” By mentioning manifesting opposition to the road was Wednesday, March 9, 1906 found problems of constructing a rail line the “most recent survey,” he brought to made known and Mr. P. L. Lawrence of Judge Lewis back in Crowley, claim- southward from Melville across swampy mind, that, indeed, these very people as- the First National Bank voiced the senti- ing that his company had deposited terrain, heavily wooded stands, several sembled to discuss the right of way into ment of the meeting when he said, ‘If we with one of the banks in Crowley (First coulees, and a bayou or two, just to get Crowley had been the ones who earlier had known who to see and what was National) “enough money to pay all the below Opelousas and the fl at open prai- had a line surveyed from Church Point wanted, we would already have had it.’ property holders” who had sold a right rie. across Acadia Parish to enter Crowley “The sense of that comment was that of way to the road and that all they had Then, too – they must also have from the north, in an attempt to bypass the only reason why any farmer had ob- to do was “call for it.” anticipated some negative reaction in Rayne altogether. Having been thwart- jected was that the matter had not been Moreover, the Judge reported that the form of resistance from land owners ed in that effort, they now were to seek properly laid out before them and that the OGNE company had secured “all when residences, barns, outbuildings, help from Rayne to ensure a right of they did not understand it properly.” the rights between Rayne and Crowley, cotton and corn fi elds, front yards, back way into Crowley from the east. Years later, poet Dana Gioia would except for some small tracts in the im- yards, hog pens and even chicken coops W. W. Duson ignored the “slip of express what W. W. Duson, et al. had mediate vicinity of Rayne,” concerning often straddled the path of the surveyed tongue” by commenting that “the recent conjured as “greasing a palm,” in il- which he felt sure “of early settlement.” line drawn across SW Louisiana. course is nothing short of admirable” lustration of what money is capable of His statement would prove to be It might be that it would cost some and, about that path, he added that it doing. only partially correct. Back in January, money to obtain the desired right of would be impossible to get a line laid In conclusion the Crowley Signal 1906, the Crowley Signal had bragged, way, but the rail executives were pre- that would “strike so fairly on every wrote, “Various gentlemen were then se- “All diffi culties about obtaining a right pared to “put their money where their farm cutting through not a single house, lected to call upon the interested parties of way east of Crowley have been re- mouths had been.” barn, or other building.” (farmers) and not to, under any consider- moved.” Two weeks later, the Crowley Still, all the hope and enthusiasm It could not be expected, he add- ation, take ‘No’ for an answer, but come newspaper retracted and noted, “In se- stirred over the years about the build- ed, that the road could be zigzagged away with the contract for the right of curing a right of way for the OGNE line ing of the railroad had, sooner or later, through the country, running a half way signed in due form.” immediate into Crowley, it is a source of to face reality. mile out of the logical course to cross Coincidentally, as those “various much disappointment that there are still And that was the subject at hand of one farm and then cross back another Crowley gentlemen” called upon area some opposition to the road.” a gathering of “thirty of the most solid half mile to reach the next farm “accord- farmers, “with no consideration to take In fact, one of the main objections and resected men of Crowley,” among ing to the preference of the farmers.” ‘no’ for an answer,” word reached Crow- came from Mrs. J. L. Sweezey, whose them being bankers, merchants, phy- With Engineer Genung at his side, ley that W. W. Duson had sold “1,080 farm was located just at the east edge sicians, lawyers and mill and gin own- W. W. Duson spelled out the economic acres of oak, ash, and pine land” he of Crowley. And she was unyielding in ers, who met on the evening of Monday, benefi ts that were certain to accrue to and his development company had ear- granting a right of way and having her January 15, 1906 in the offi ces of W. W. Crowley by having “dozens of workers lier purchased through which the OGNE property expropriated by the railroad Duson, appropriately enough! domiciled in Crowley for months until the line was surveyed to pass. A Shreveport company. After introductions, Judge Thomas ultimate completion of the road.” It was buyer paid “something over $13,000” As previously reported, Judge Lew- H. Lewis of OGNE stood up to explain more than a suggestion, therefore, that – a near 100% value above the earlier is would have to “bring in the lawyers” that there had been some diffi culty in the leading men of Crowley ensure the purchase price. to initiate the legal case of OGNE vs. the case of a few property owners along desired right of way into town. Money, W. W. Duson had “poetically gath- Mrs. Lydia Sweezey in District Court in the proposed line in obtaining a right of after all, is nothing, unless it talks! ered interest” in yet another way to Crowley and argue that the railroad’s way through their holdings. Still, it would remain for Judge Lew- fund his enterprises. As the port would right to take her property from her was Some, the Judge continued, were is to deliver the “coup de grace” to the later write, “Money can’t really talk, “in the public interest.” very reasonable, but others wanted ex- evening’s discussion. He had informa- but it says and does things!” orbitant prices, while a few positively tion, he said, “that Rayne is keenly alive Assured that W. W. Duson would See PLAN, Page 10A

Page 10A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 1, 2020 PLAN From Page 9A The trial droned through a day and a And – when “visited” by the select half and turned into an argument over businessmen of Crowley sent to call the value of the property in question, upon him (with no intention of taking never mind any question on the legality “no” for an answer), Frank Labit had or need of expropriation of that particu- emphatically refused to make any con- lar strip of land. cession. Mrs. Sweeze’s lawyers argued that Explaining that the “standstill” clear- her property had been appraised at ly retarded the work of the line, the $1,000 an acre; the railroad lawyers Crowley Signal concluded, “Judge Lewis countered with their range of value be- is now placing the machinery of the court tween $100 and $300 an acre. in operation in order to secure the conces- When Judge Philip Sidney Pugh, a sion necessary.” business partner of W. W. Duson, asked And, in short, the machinery of the the verdict be read, the court heard, court forced Mr. Labit to concede to the “We, the jury . . . value said land at $500. railroad’s wishes, his acres for the right We fi nd no damages.” of way valued at $400, in total. And, with that, grading on the Sweezey As an aside, Frank Labit apparently farm started in late March, 1906. led an eventful life as a Postmaster in But, there were to be more challenges. Crowley for 17 years. Having already Frank Labit, the postmaster of Crowley “run-off” a would-be burglar from his (1897-1914) and stockholder in the Daily residence in the middle of the night, Mr. Signal, the parish seat’s newest newspa- Labit was confronted one day by a cus- per, had apparently not been invited as tomer at the post offi ce who accused the one of the “30 solid and respected men postal service of not delivering his ex- of Crowley” to attend that January 15, pected mail. 1906 meeting in W W. Duson’s offi ce. The confrontation, which continued And, for good reason! It appears he through at least three visits, turned ugly had already made known his unwill- as the customer, one John Moore, later ingness to make any concession as to followed Mr. Labit into an offi ce in Crow- the path of the right of way through his ley and attacked him with a metal pok- property east of town. er, striking him several times over the Mr. Labit had early informed the rail head and shoulders. Falling to the fl oor, surveyors that he felt the road should be the postmaster drew his revolver and located through the southern portion of fi red, hitting Moore, who stumbled out his farm, or “one half mile south of the and into the street with a chest wound proposed line.” that proved inconsequential. The Crow- It now became clear that W. W. Du- ley police arrested Moore who later un- son had had Frank Labit in mind when derwent “psychiatric examination.” he had commented at that January As noted earlier, Judge Thomas H. meeting that it was simply impractical to Lewis surely had to have anticipated build a road that “zigzagged” a half mile the need of legal action in acquiring the On this had-drawn map, famed genealogist Rev. Donald Hebert drew the out of the logical course just to suit the right of way for his line. But, he was in path of the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern railroad from Branch through preference of a farmer! for a surprise over an action that took the eastern edge of Rayne, crossing the Southern Pacifi c line, onto what Adamant in his stance, Frank Labit place in Rayne. had not allowed the surveyors in his Rayne had likely been the most en- is today S. Bradford Street, and southward eventually to turn westward fi eld and let it be known that “he alone toward Crowley. Observe that the OST then entered Rayne from the north, was not blocking the matter.” See PLAN, Page 11A via what is today the Quarter Pole Road.

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Duson. the established Southern Pacifi c tracks at some point, cle 271 of the Louisiana State Constitution of 1898, And, when W. W. Duson bought the Rayne Signal that fact being decided just east of the rice mills, at the which granted any railroad “the right to connect with or from George Addison in a bit of a scam, George Brad- juncture of present-day Bradford Street to the South- cross any other road’s main line or switches” – and, ford added to the rivalry by publishing his own Rayne ern Pacifi c line. (The specifi c path of the O”Gee through however much it cost in legal fees, the O’Gee company Sentinel newspaper, with a strong pro-Rayne stance, Rayne will be examined later). won again, in yet another example of how money can which Duson criticized as “a farce.” As previously mentioned in an earlier article, South- be used! In a back-and-forth through their newspapers, ern Pacifi c, set in its ways and determined to stymie Still, that was not the only problem Judge Lewis when Bradford accused Duson of being “a contempt- any competition, had sent an engineer to Rayne to would have with or about Rayne and the matter would, ible falsifi er and impudent ass,” a life-long feud was build a series of side rails and switches to hamper any once again, bring to the fore a bit of the early history OGNE construction. of Rayne, by rekindling the feud between W. W. Duson See PLAN, Page 12A

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Page 12A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 1, 2020 Police Jury seeks new mosquito control contract BY STEVE BANDY quito control contract. be reimbursed by FEMA for dealing with this,” he said. “I Credeur in voting against La. State Newspapers At that meeting, Henry ex- 156,100 of those acres. don’t think there is a need for seeking RFPs. plained that, if the parish did Bayard explained the re- an engineer.” Credeur said he was vot- CROWLEY - After heaping not seek RFPs (requests for quests for proposals, saying A medical entomologist, ing no because “we have a praise on the efforts of Mos- proposals), and “we have an that the contract was be- Stokes is the former owner contract and all of this (FEMA quito Control Services and its emergency, we won’t get any ing split into two — one for of Mosquito Control Contrac- compliance) could have been consultant, Glenn Stokes, in reimbursement from FEMA.” ground spraying and one tors, Inc., and had the con- handled with a contract the wake of Hurricane Laura, And that was the reason for aerial application. Each tract for mosquito control in amendment.” the Acadia Parish Police Jury the parish called in Brett Ba- three-year pact would include Acadia Parish for about 16 Voting in favor of seeking voted 6-2 during their Sep- yard of Mader Engineering to a 90-day notice of termina- years. RFPs were Henry, Comeaux, tember meeting to advertise consult on the contract after tion by either party at their MCCI was purchased by Walter Andrus, Jeffery Mor- for a new contract. Hurricane Laura. discretion. MCS. gan, Gordon Morgan and “This is not about the “I’m not a mosquito expert “We’re shooting to bring “We have done everything Jimmie Pellerin. storm,” said Juror Steve Co- and never claimed to be,” Ba- this back to the (Mosquito asked of us,” Stokes contin- In explaining the post-hur- meaux. “I’m happy with Mos- yard said. “But we (Mader En- Control) committee in Novem- ued. “We performed beyond ricane activities of MCS, quito Control and Mr. Stokes, gineering) have a lot of experi- ber,” he said. our requirements after Laura.” Stokes noted that a West Nile but no one in my district is ence with FEMA.” Bayard said he hopes to He explained that Aca- Virus-positive mosquito had happy.” Bayard said the current open bids Oct. 22 or 29. dia Parish is the fi rst parish been discovered in the parish. “This has nothing to do contract with MCS does not But not everyone was on in the state to be completely “We found it in the south- with the storm. This all start- include competitive bids for board with the action. sprayed since the hurricane. east quadrant of the parish, ed before the storm,” add- aerial spraying. It was based “I want to know exactly “This company has done in Mr. (Gordon) Morgan’s dis- ed Jury President Chance on “cost-plus” — 82 cents per how much (Mader Engineer- nothing wrong,” Stokes con- trict,” he said. “We went to full Henry. “This has been in the acre plus cost of chemicals. ing) has charged the parish tinued. “We have 29 contracts West Nile protocol, spraying works since probably April.” “FEMA wants a ‘total’ bid,” since this whole thing start- in the southeast and are in the area three times, getting In fact, it was at the May 5 Bayard said. ed,” said Juror A.J. “Jay” Cre- nine parishes in Louisiana. rid of mosquito pools, spray- meeting that jurors voted 5-1 In all, 421,000 acres — all deur. “I consider this a slap in ing larvacide in the ditches, to seek proposals for a new of Acadia Parish — received Stokes also took issue with the face for you to go out for etc.” mosquito control contract. aerial application over the La- the jury action. RFPs.” He said subsequent test- The parish has three years bor Day weekend. According “I question the qualifi ca- When ultimately put to a ing has not found any trace of remaining on its current mos- to Bayard, the parish “could” tions of Maer Engineering in vote, only Pat Daigle joined West Nile. Upcoming events PLAN Continued From Page 11A Get ready for a “Farm October 11 practicing safety mea- to Table” raffl e to be host- The Rayne Chamber sures implemented for assured. right of way is but a short distance ed by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce is sponsor- the COVID-19 pandem- W. W. Duson, of course, removed east of the business center of the of Commerce in conjunc- ing, assisted by the City ic. Special tribute will be himself and his news paper to Crowley, town of Rayne, only a few blocks tion with the observance of Rayne (co-sponsors) paid to all RHS alumni, which he then aided in becoming the from the catholic church, and might, of Agriculture Month a virtual political forum especially to the honor seat of the new parish of Acadia. In that at some time in the future, have been held every September. that will be broadcast live graduates of classes end- interval, George Bradford married Caro- cut up into town lots.” The Rayne Chamber of on Facebook between 6-8 ing in 0. The Wolves will line Nicholls, the daughter of Governor This was one expropriation case Commerce will be raffl ing p.m. The public is invited host North Vermilion, the Francis T. Nicholls, and was appointed Judge Thomas had to win! And when 300-400 pounds of grass- to submit questions to the Homecoming Court will be a Special Detective for the federal gov- the St. Landry Clarion newspaper hap- fed Angus cross calf steer Chamber offi ce (107 West honored and a new queen ernment by President Grover Cleveland. pened to mention that Judge Lewis during this special event. Oak St.) by Friday, Oct. 9, will be crowned. Still, while in Rayne, George Bradford was in Crowley, “conferring with W. W. Winner need not be pres- (334-2332). had acquired a sizeable piece of land at Duson,” it came as no surprise that ent to win. Tickets are November 3 the SE edge of the community, corre- the case was assigned to Judge Philip $10 each. Drawing will be October 12 “Election Day Food sponding today to the property bordered Sidney Pugh, a confi dant of the Duson held at the Depot Square The monthly meeting Drive” will be held at all on the north by E. Texas Avenue and family. on Saturday, Nov. 28, of the Rayne City Council voting locations in Rayne located between S. Arenas and South- Indeed, the case of OGNE vs, George during the Holiday Farm- will be held at 6 p.m. at the when voters are asked eastern Avenue, then just an open fi eld, Bradford lasted but a few hours on er’s Market to be held in City Court Building. The to bring non-perishable turned into farmland. Wednesday, April 24, 1906. That follow- conjunction with Shop public is invited to attend. food items when they go And, there in 1906, the surveyor of ing Friday, the Crowley Signal reported, Small Business Saturday Due to the COVID-19 pan- to vote. All donations will the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern “Expropriation Case Against G.K. of Black Friday weekend demic, space is limited serve the people of Rayne Railway had decided to cross the South- Bradford – Three hundred dollars an compliments of Stacey and masks are required. and will be managed and ern Pacifi c track southward, with the acre was the amount the jury . . . award- Ancelet Cattle Company. distributed by First Bap- October 14 tist Church of Rayne. O’Gee line to run straight through the ed the defendant Wednesday afternoon. October 1 The weekly meeting heart of the Bradford property, in other The right of way was an aggregate of The Rayne Chamber of the Elderberries Se- To List Event words, on the same line as runs today’s 2.68 acres and the verdict gave the de- of Commerce’s Frog Fes- nior Group will assume UPCOMING EVENTS S. Bradford Street. fendant $804, while the estimated value tival Committee will hold meetings at the Family is a public service of The Excusing the “pun,” it should have of the land was $500 an acre.” ($1,340). their fi rst meeting as they Life Center of St. Joseph Rayne Acadian-Tribune. been recorded as a “train wreck” sit- As a result, having already forced prepare for the 2021 Frog Catholic Church. All se- To be included in the list- uation when Acadia Parish Clerk of Southern Pacifi c to accede to a switch Festival. niors (55 years and older) ing, please submit infor- Court Gus Fontenot fi led the expropri- box on its track, the OGNE proceeded are invited for the 8-11:30 mation at least two weeks ation suit in District Court of OGNE vs. to lay its rails into S. Rayne and across The Rayne Garden a.m. session. prior to an event. Events George Bradford, the plaintiff railroad the heart of the Bradford property – on Club will hold its month- are arranged in chrono- company complaining that Bradford today’s S. Bradford Street. ly meeting at 10 a.m. All October 30 logical order and not all was “refusing to either grant or sell the Garden Club members Tradition will contin- listings will be published ground necessary for the construction of NEXT: More expropriations and are urged to attend as ue at Rayne High School in every edition. To ensure the OGNE railroad.” hundreds of right of way agreements discussion will be held when all Rayne High that your event is pub- The Crowley Signal described the from Church Point, Branch, and Rayne. concerning upcoming alumni are invited to at- lished on a specifi c date, property in question as follows, “The events and projects. tend the events to be held call the Tribune offi ce during Homecoming while 334-3186. 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GUIDE 2020 ■ Page 2 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 Acadia Parish 2020 Football Schedule

October 2 October 15 October 29 November 13 Rayne @ Welsh North Vermilion Notre Dame @ Lafayette Christian Rayne @ Lafayette Christian Notre Dame @ Comeaux Church Point vs Northwest Notre Dame @ Lake Arthur Crowley vs Cecilia October 16 Crowley vs Abbeville Crowley vs Erath Church Point @ Kaplan Rayne @ Dutchtown Church Point @ Mamou Iota @ Lake Arthur Notre Dame @ Kaplan October 30 Iota @ Northwest Crowley vs Marksville Rayne vs North Vermilion October 8 Church Point vs St. Louis Iota @ Ville Platte November 20 South Beauregard Rayne vs Washington Marion October 23 November 6 Notre Dame vs Port Barre October 9 Rayne @ Eunice Rayne @ Notre Dame Crowley @ St. Martinville Rayne vs Berwick Notre Dame vs Welsh Crowley @ Kaplan Church Point vs Pine Prairie Notre Dame vs Teurlings Crowley @ Washington-Marion Church Point vs Ville Platte Iota vs Mamou Crowley @ Northwest Church Point @ Iota Iota vs Pine Prairie Church Point @ Opelousas (Schedules are subject to change)

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CITY OF RAYNE CITY HALL: 801 The Boulevard • P O Box 69 • Rayne, Louisiana 70578 337-334-3121 • Fax: 337-334-6607 Internet Site: http://www.rayne.org ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 3 Wolves looking towards ‘normal’ football season By Lisa soiLeaux but, here comes COVID-19. ed. It can be gone tomorrow. endured. We hope they can Managing Editor “It’s a situation we couldn’t control,” You just never know with get the assistance they need stated Guidry of the closing of school this virus.” to get their homes, city and RAYNE - Normalcy . . . something in mid-March, forcing everything to Other schools have been schools back up and run- that everyone is looking to attain fol- shutdown on a dime. affected by the virus, plus ning soon. There’s still ar- lowing months of restrictions and lock- “Sure, the guys were disappointed numerous others by last eas of that part of the state downs of the coronavirus pandemic, -- we all were. They were really looking month’s hurricane. The without electricity. It’s so especially with the start of the new forward to spring training for a change Wolves, like other teams, sad for everyone involved. school year. coming off last year’s success. But, we are looking at an eight-game Speaking of changes, With that said, one part of a “some- just kept our heads down and pushed season, but who knows -- even the easy process of what normal” school year was recently through. you just never know. purchasing game tickets announced -- the start of the annual “It was so frustrating for us cause Guidry continues, “It’s a have changed this season football season -- a time in high school the players just wanted to play football. fluid situation as the LHSAA due to COVID restrictions. when Friday nights are usually under A big part of any season is spring train- continues to tell us so. CO- Don’t plan on standing in bright stadium lights and in front of ing and we didn’t have that with the VID and Hurricane Laura line at the ticket booth the home crowds of hundreds cheering for schools closing in March for the year. also affected our schedule Kaine Guidry night of the game to make their team. “It was basically up to our guys to as we have had to shuffle Rayne High your ticket purchase -- that Rayne High School head coach keep in shape and workout until we games and change oppo- will not happen. Kaine Guidry welcomes this week as were told we could get to school and nents as some schools just won’t be Due to current COVID-19 man- a time of something close to normalcy. start summer workouts, which didn’t able to play this year because they re- dates, high school football games As a second year coach at his alma come until June 8. ceived extensive hurricane damage. are only allowed 25% capacity for all mater, Guidry was ready to improve “When we were finally able to return “Our Welsh game is different be- football contests until further notice. on last year’s district championship to school and begin limited summer cause we were originally scheduled to Therefore, Rayne High School only has and implement everything he and his workouts, it was another abnormal play Iowa, but they received damage. a limited number of tickets available coaching staff had been planning -- situation. Players reported for limited “The LaGrange game has been can- for each game (380 tickets). summer workouts at school in small celled -- they will not have a football Season ticket sales have been com- groups which continued through Au- season as their students are scattered pleted with only weekly ticket sales re- gust. Then as you know, that contin- about attending different schools un- maining for games, especially the three ued until we were moved into Phase 3 til their school is fixed. For that week,RHS home games on Oct. 2, Oct. 30 2020 Wolves this month. we are looking to pick up a game at (Homecoming) and Nov. 20. Only pre- “It was just a really weird off-season Crowley against Notre Dame as their sold tickets will be available for pur- -- when you get an idea of what you game during that same week also fell chase at school. have in terms of starters and what ad- through. Regular game tickets will be sold Football justments you have to make for the “The last district game against during the week of the scheduled fall. We were not able to do that until Washington-Marion is also question- games on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and mid-summer. able due to hurricane damage to their Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Date Opponent “There’s one thing I can tell you -- school. Time will tell if that goes as school’s main building. Tickets will be these guys are ready to hit the fieldplanned or a change needs and can be $8 for regular season games. Remem- and just play football,” Guidry con- made. ber, no tickets will be sold the night of October cluded as a smile came across his face “Our thoughts and prayers go out the games. 2 @ Welsh as he and his staff were also ready to to all the schools as they pick up the hit the field. pieces after the hurricane damage they see WoLVes, Page 4 9 Berwick “The Wolves are now in their second 16 @ Dutchtown week of fall camp when they are ac- 23 @ Eunice** tually having contact -- way behind a normal football season schedule -- but 30 North Vermilion (HC)** so is everyone else. It’s a level playing GoGo Wolves!Wolves! field so we’re just taking it one day at a time. November “I keep reminding myself and the 6 @ Notre Dame kids that we are fortunate just to be 13 @ Lafayette Christian playing football this season. I know We are proud of you! that, the coaches know that and espe- 20 Washington-Marion** cially the kids know that things could Faculty, Staff and Students of be alot different. **District Games Even though we are playing right now, we can’t take anything for grant- Rayne HigH ScHool ■ Page 4 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 RAYNE HIGH COACHING STAFF

Members of the 2020 football coaching staff for the Rayne High Wolves are, kneeling from left, Jacob Molbert, Kaine Guidry, Jason Bonin; standing, Randy Judice, Dannie Harmon, Peyton Phelps and Bryan Parker. Absent are Jaylon Reed, Donavan Morris and Pappy Manuel. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

WOLVES Continued From Page 3 Another change this season is the it’s time to try to get back to a some- ball this season,” Guidry commented not put ourselves in bad situations. elimination of the annual jamboree what normal season, even though the when addressing his offensive squad. “I’m looking for Devion Francis to and only allowing a scrimmage prior to season will be cut by two games. “Returning at quarterback is Colin have a big year at wide receiver for us the first regular season game. “There’s so much going on off the LaCombe. We feel like he understands this season. He played sparingly last Rayne hosted Iota High School last field from an administrative - stand the offense much better after have a year, but with his big frame and hard Thursday during their scrimmage, point,” Guidry states, “we are just season in it. We still need to under- work he has put in during the off sea- which included some inside run drills, ready to coach some football and get stand that we aren’t going to throw the son, he is primed to get a lot of targets.” 7 on 7 drills and finish up the night back to some normalcy. We, as coach- ball 30 times a game, but if we need to Lost to graduation were All-District with a jamboree-like live quarter with es, and the kids are ready and willing complete the ball we feel confident in honorees Brandon Auguillard, Dylan a running clock. to get things started.” letting Collin trust his receivers.” Istre and Jamarcus Monroe. “We saw how we stacked up, what Ready to hit the field and begin the LaCombe returns for his senior “Defensively, we have to replace a we have to work on and saw where we regular season are a number of vet- campaign and his third year at quar- lot of production from two three-year stand,” noted Guidry. “This also gave erans, team leaders and All-District terback -- bringing in experience the starters in Jamarcus Monroe and Ron our special teams some action to get honorees, including quarterback Co- Wolves need to run the offense. Roberts. Those two guys were the cen- them going in the right direction. lin LaCombe, center Griffin Cham- The Wolves will again base their terpiece to our team last year and it “We were trying to culminate every- pagne, offensive tackle J’sia Eaglin, scoring on a multiple formation based will be hard to replace them. thing we’ve been working on the past tight end Baylon Leon, wide receiversout of the “I” formation. Last year’s Veteran returners to the defensive few weeks leading up to the actual Lexx Guidry and Denvion Francis, andsquad averaged 21 points and 295 squad are free safety Will Arceneaux, start of the season on week one when tailback Ron Charles who was Rayne yards per game. cornerback Durrell Weathersby and it really counts. High’s leading rusher from last season. “We are built around being physical offensive linebacker Deuce Comeaux “That was a big week for us and we New to the offense are wide receiver on the offensive line and be a run-first who will keep busy in addition to his treated it like a game week and the Devion Francis, offensive tackle TreV- team, but we feel confident enough in kicking duties. kids were excited and ready to play.” on Williams and offensive guard Trey our passing game to be able to keep New faces on the list of defensive Guidry notes that at this point, LaGrange. people honest. starters are cornerback Lance Smith, when there’s so much going on not “We definitely have much more -ex “The key to our success on offense just locally, but throughout the state, perience on the offensive side of the will be to stay ahead of the chains and see WoLVes, Page 11 ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 5 2020 Pre-Season Scrimmage Highights

2020 SCRIMMAGE HIGHLIGHTS - In preparation of the 2020 football season, the Rayne High Wolves faced Iota High School Bulldogs during the pre-season scrimmage held Thursday, Sept. 24 in Rayne at Wolf Stadium. ■ Page 6 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 RHS Seniors Ready To Lead

Senior members of the Rayne High School 2020-2021 football team are, front row from left, David George (66), Will Arceneaux (18), Reid Dupont (28), Lexx Guidry (2), Durrell Weathersby (7); second row, Tytan Guidry (33), Jason Mire (77), Griffin Champagne (52), Ron Charles (21); top row, Desmond Mouton (17), Shane Murray (8), Baylon Leon (11), Colin LaCombe (12), Devion Francis (1), Jam’marrion Sams (55) and Rico Price (32). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Good Luck to all area teams on a successful season! Good luck to all Deputy Stacy Ancelet, Acadia Parish teams! Ward 1 City Marshal Please Elect #85

Best Wishes to all area Teams on a successful season Have a safe and People’s Credit successful season. -Acadia Parish James J. “Jimbo” Union Petitjean Assessor Acadia Parish Assessor 904 E. Texas Ave. • Rayne, LA • (337) 393-2495 ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 7

RHS JUNIORS

Rayne High junior members of the 2020 Rayne High Football Team are, front row, from left, Mark Senegal (42), Devin Roberts (46), Sean Dorsett (44), Tyrell Gordon (25), Landon Richard (30); second row, Garrett Louviere (37), Konnor Menard (26), Noah Peter (68), Deuce Comeaux (22), Lance Smith (20); top row, Trevon Williams (54), Bleyton Francis (5), Jyrius Cole (53), Trent Bearb (73) and J’sia Eaglin (51). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

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Sophomore members of the 2020 Rayne High Wolves Football Team are, first row from left, John-David Dupont (6), Derek Istre (3), Joseph George (57), Grayson Jones (47), Bryan St. Andre (88); second row, Trey Lagrange (65), Darian Chevalier (9), Jason Senegal (41), Ganon Venable (36), Noel Peter (78); top row, Roderick Freeman (34), Jaqualain Carmouche (56), Andre Breaux (24), Paul Guillory (23), Jamari Eaglin (99), Logan Alger (16) and Grayson Manecke (35). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Best of Luck to All Area Teams! AUCOIN Trucking & Excavation • Dirt • Sand • Gravel • Limestone 1651 Abbeville Hwy. • Rayne, LA • 334-5235 Julien Aucoin • Trey Aucoin 116 E. Texas Ave. • Rayne, LA • (337) 334-3581 ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 9

RAYNE HIGH OFFENSIVE LEADERS

Leading the Rayne High School offense for the Wolves’ 2020 football season are, kneeling from left, J’sia Eaglin (51), Trey LaGrange (65), Griffin Champagne (52), Jam’marrion Sams (55), David George (66), Trevon Williams (54); back row, Baylon Leon (11), Coach Peyton Phelps, Garrett Louviere (37). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

RAYNE HIGH DEFENSIVE LEADERS

Leading the Rayne High School defense for the Wolves’ 2020 football season are, kneeling from left, Trevon Williams (54) and Andre Breaux (24); standing from left, Jyrius Cole (53), J’sia Eaglin (51), Jamari Eaglin (99), Coach Dannie Harmon, Desmond Mouton (17), Jaqualin Carmouche (56) and Rico Price (32). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) ■ Page 10 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020

WOLVES FRESHMAN SQUAD

Freshmen members of the 2020 Rayne High Wolves Football Team are, first row from left, James Blake (39), Joseph Emilien (19), Henry Landry (70), Hunter Daigle (40); second row, Dylan Judice (13), Zane Henry (45), Caiden Meche (63), Robert Breaux (59), Manning Fontenot (64); top row, Blaze Guidry (84), William Guidry (80), Christian Deshotel (60), Ethan Guilbeau (48), Prince Wilson (69), Mason Senegal (58), Conor Venable (61), David Williams (39) and Collins Williams (78). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

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WOLVES Continued From Page 4 strong safety Derek Istre, offensive as a defense last year and we are hop- our kicking and punting again. community, Friday nights not only linebacker Chetwin Coleman, defen- ing that can carry over into this season “Deuce is very solid for us and we involves the football program but the sive tackle Jyrius Cole, nose guard Ja- and allow us to be successful in week are excited to have him handling the entire city. I’m looking for the entire mari Eaglin, defensive end Desmond one, which is really week three due to kicking for the next two seasons. community to continue to get behind Mouton and inside linebackers Sean the shortened season. “All in all, we are excited about the our team and the school as a whole. Dorsett and Roderick Freeman. “The kicking game was a big weap- opportunity to continue to build a win- That was something we’ve missed out “We did some recruiting in the halls on for us last year as Deuce Comeaux ning culture once again at Rayne High in the past few years, but looks like in year one and we have three bas- made two big fieldgoals last season to School.” that spirit is back and “Wolf Pride” is ketball players that will come out for help us upset Eunice. He will handle Like Guidry has before, “In this here once again.” football for the first time and we expect them to contribute immediately (Lance Smith, Desmond Mouton and Jyrius Cole). “We will be fairly young on defense, but the talent is there. It will be important to get those young guys as many reps as they can get. “Our defensive staff got a boost when we were able to bring back former UL and ND standout Jacob Mol- bert. Jake will run the weight room and coach the defensive line. He brings a lot to the table for us and will work closely with Coach Randy Judice on defense. “Our big question this season on defense will be at the linebacker position. If we can get the production from our front seven that we got last year, we will be ok. “But, with so many young and inexperienced kids on defense this year, it could be shaky early on. Those two games we’re missing this year would have helped with the experience they would have gotten. The Wolves will run a multiple defense based out of a 3-4 formation last RAYNE HIGH PASSING GAME - Leading the Rayne High School passing game for the Wolves’ 2020 year’s squad allowed only 17 points and 220 yards per game. football season are, from left, John-David Dupont (6), Shane Murray (8), quarterback Colin LaCombe (12), “I really loved the way we prepared Devion Francis (1) and Lexx Guidry (2). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

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RAYNE HIGH BACKFIELD - Making up the Wolves’ backfield for the 2020 football season at Rayne High School are, kneeling, quarterback Collin LaCombe (12); standing form left, Darian Chevalier (9), Reid Dupont (28), RHS Head Coach Kaine Guidry, Ron Charles (21) and Mark Sinegal (42). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

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NO. NAME GRADE 26 Konnor Menard 11 56 Jaqualain Carmouche 10 70 Henry Landry 09 1 Devion Francis 12 28 Reid Dupont 12 57 Joseph George 10 71 Collins Williams 09 2 Lexx Guidry 12 30 Landon Richard 11 58 Mason Senegal 09 72 Trent Bearb 11 3 Derek Istre 10 31 Devin Roberts 11 59 Robert Breaux 09 75 Gavin Labauve 10 5 Bleyton Francis 10 32 Rico Price 12 60 Jyrius Cole 11 77 Jason Mire 12 6 John David Dupont 10 33 Tytan Guidry 12 61 David George 12 78 Noel Peter 10 7 Durrell Weathersby 12 34 Roderick Freeman 10 63 Caiden Meche 09 80 William Guidry 09 8 Shane Murray 12 35 Grayson Manueke 10 64 Manning Fontenot 09 84 Blaze Guidry 09 9 Darian Chevalier 10 36 Gannon Venable 10 65 Trey Lagrange 10 88 Bryan St. Andre 10 11 Baylon Leon 12 37 Garrett Louviere 11 66 Connor Venable 09 97 Curtis Yokun-Guidry 09 12 Collin Lacombe 12 39 David Williams 09 68 Noah Peter 11 99 Jamari Eaglin 10 13 Dylan Judice 09 40 Hunter Daigle 10 69 Prince Wilson 09 14 Ethan Hogue 12 41 Jason Senegal 10 15 Nicholas Brignac 09 42 Mark Sinegal 11 16 Logan Alger 10 43 James Blake 09 Coaching Staff: Head Coach Kaine Guidry, 17 Desmond Mouton 12 44 Sean Dorsett 11 Jason Bonin, Dannie Harmon, Randy Judice, Pappy Manuel, Jake Molbert, 18 Will Arceneaux 12 45 Zane Henry 09 Donavon Morris, Bryan Parker, Peyton Phelps, Jaylon Reed 19 Joseph Emilien 09 46 Christian Deshotel 09 20 Lance Smith 11 47 Grayson Jones 09 Student Trainers: Harley Cormier, Alaina Gabriel, Timothy Leon, Allie Matte, 21 Ron Charles 12 48 Ethan Guilbeau 09 Jai Rubin, Malery Schexneider, Desire Strangis, Zoey Trahan 22 Deuce Comeaux 11 51 J’sia Eaglin 11 23 Paul Guillory 10 52 Griffin Champagne 12 Trainer: Robert Navarre Statistician: Daniel Simoneaux 24 Andre Breaux 10 54 Trevon Williams 11 Principal: Wendell Prudhomme 25 Tyrell Gordon 10 55 Jam’marrion Sams 12 Assistant Principals: Benny Fontenot & Derrick Boone

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Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography Rayne High School Wolves & Coaching Staff Wolves ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 15 Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography of Acadia Parish Pios & Coaching Staff 2020 Notre Dame High School 2020 Notre ■ Page 16 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 2020 NOTRE DAME PIONEERS NO. NAME GRADE 29 Griffin Gibson 12 61 Collin Reiners 12 82 Michael Goss 11 1 Tripp Mixon 10 30 Andre Poirrier 10 62 Dustin Zaunbrecher 12 83 Austin Roy 12 2 Nicholas Swacker 11 31 Lance Castille 12 65 Luke LeBlanc 10 84 Sutter Ledbetter 10 3 Austin Miller 12 32 Kade Cooley 10 66 Jeremy Prevost 10 85 Jack Doucet 11 4 Aidan Mouton 10 33 Grady Faulk 10 68 Hunter Leonards 10 86 Jack Viator 10 5 Nick Gautreaux 12 34 Johann Hensgens 10 71 G Hebert 12 87 Joseph Brown 12 6 Parker Seilhan 12 35 Morgan Belaire 10 72 William Vice 12 88 Austin Doucet 11 7 Dominic Thibodeaux 12 36 Josh LeJeune 12 73 Boyd Gray 12 89 Dawson Doucet 10 8 Matt Bernard 11 37 Brayden Broussard 11 75 Ross Miller 10 90 Glenn Hunter 11 9 Christian McNees 10 38 Tyler Corzine 10 77 Hunter Hoffpauir 12 91 Cameron Fuselier 10 10 Luke Yuhasz 11 39 Jack Cunningham 10 79 Christian Breaux 10 92 Russ Nugier 11 11 Luke Hoffpauir 11 41 Wesley Maze 12 80 Zachary Lamm 11 99 Karson Broussard 11 12 Andrew Habetz 11 42 Winston Frey 10 81 Drake Schultz 10 13 Blake Smith 12 43 Jeffery Trahan 10 14 Blake Francis 11 44 Sebastain Roche 12 45 Garrison Gautreaux 11 15 Luke Bertrand 11 Coaches: Head Coach Lewis Cook, Ben Boulet, Lew Cook, Trey Cormier, 16 Thomas Meche 11 46 Jake Benoit 11 Zach Duhon, Todd Gray, Chris Hauerwas, Wes Jacob, 17 Joe Frank 11 47 Lucas Simon 11 18 Parker Link 12 48 Wiley Venable 11 Kevin Magee, Jimmy McCleary, Andrew Powell, Chris Stevens 19 Ethan Menard 12 49 Gabe Leonards 12 20 Jake Brouillette 10 50 Lane Gaspard 10 Videographer: Albert John Trainer: Jim Dorotics 21 Caleb Comeaux 11 51 Isaiah McCrory 11 22 David Trisler 11 52 Thad Bertrand 10 Student Trainers: seniors - Lauren Comeaux, Morgan Meche; 53 Gabe Cramer 10 23 Collin Moody 10 juniors - Mary Grace Burleigh, Charlotte Doucet, Anna Guinn, Lilly Miller, 54 Hudson LeBlanc 11 24 Sam Bernard 10 Jillian Moody, Madeline Oliver; sophomores - Ann Louise Cramer, Allie Mouton, 25 Nick Doucet 11 55 Nikolas Vice 11 Caroline Nelson; freshmen - Mary Himel, Caroline Vondenstein 26 Alex Stevens 11 57 Ryan Goss 10 27 Peyton Maloz 12 59 Liam Link 10 28 Max Veillon 11 60 Ben Francis 10 Principal: Cindy M. Istre Asst. Principal: Nolan Theriot

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By Tom BroWn been challenging,” explained Notre built around Seilhan for a season. Contributing Sports Writer Dame Head Coach Lewis Cook. “We breakout senior campaign. Don’t for a second weren’t able to have formal team “With a guy his size think the ground game is It certainly is not as if high school practices, but our kids did a good and with his arm, you can going anywhere. It has coaches across the state needed any job handling everything and now have some throws you been and will continue to more uncertainty as they prepared that we have the go ahead with the don’t ordinarily have in be the bread and butter for the upcoming season. For most, season there is a lot of enthusiasm.” your offense,” added Cook. of the Lewis Cook offense the annual evaluation of returning Cook begins his 35th season as “A strong arm, big guy like and there are a lot of wins players to try and fill the gaps ofa high school head coach, his 23rd Parker will aid us in being to show for it. departed seniors and assembling with the Pios. Louisiana’s third able to throw the ball pret- Senior tailback Dom a ten-game schedule is more than winningest football coach with 365 ty much when we want to.” Thibodeaux (5-11, 200) enough. victories has taken three of his last Seilhan completed 40 will remain the leader of This year has been all that and five teams to the Championship of 59 passes for 754 yards Lewis Cook the ground attack. Senior so much more. From school open- Game with two state titles in 2015 and 12 TDs in his time un- Josh LeJeune (5-10, 180) ing delays to practice restrictions and 2018 and a runner-up finish in der center. He also showed Notre Dame will lineup at fullback. and changing season start dates, 2017. the ability to scramble out Junior Thomas Meche (5- getting a team ready for competi- The Pios appeared to have a of the pocket with three rushing 10, 170) saw action last season and tion has meant taking on a whole fourth trip in front of them last sea- scores and an average of five yardswill again see a share of carries in new challenge. son before injuries to senior start- an attempt. the backfield. “Keeping everybody spread out ers QB Ben Broussard and RB The receiving corps returns a Thibodeaux started last year at during summer workouts and or- C.J. Thibodeaux proved too much pair of experienced seniors in wide linebacker on defense and posted ganizing a routine for dressing and to overcome. That senior class de- out Blake Smith (5-9, 155) and 39 tackles, 7 pass break ups and practice to meet the guidelines have parted with a lot of yards, touch- tight end Joe Brown. Smith hauled dropped a pair of ball carriers for downs and tackles, but Coach Cook in two TD passes last season and a loss. He moved to the backfield has travelled that road many times paced special teams averaging over in week eight and rushed for 280 before in his career. nine yards on punt returns. Tight yards and four scores, averaging 2020 Pios “We still have a good team of older end has been a big play position for 7.8 yards a carry. Thibodeaux also kids with game experience. We will the PIos offense and Brown (6-3, caught eight passes and scored on start the least number of seniors 235) can continue that tradition af- a 47-yard catch and run reception. than we have had in a while and a ter last year seeing some big plays “Dom is a one cut runner that Football group of juniors to make it a half as a blocker in the running game is physical enough to pound inside and half split. We feel we have the and also averaging 19 yards per and quick enough to go outside. He depth to handle any adjustments catch on seven receptions with two transitioned into the starting role that may be needed along the way.” scores. Junior backup Luke Ber- when C.J. went down last season 10/02 @ Comeaux The offense will likely have a few trand (6-1, 195) will see action and and is a quality back who is up to new wrinkles to take advantage of also share the field should a two TE 200 pounds. He reminds me lot of 10/09 Teurlings the starting talents. Departed tail- formation be called. Rick Zaunbrecher who played for back C.J. Thibodeaux averaged “Blake Smith is one of our faster us a few years ago. He’s that type 10/16 @ Kaplan eight yards a carry in rushing for players and he can make some big of runner. Strong enough to run 1,070 yards and 12 touchdowns plays for us in the passing game through you, and quick enough to 10/23 Welsh* (Homecoming) before injuring his knee early in and on kick returns,” Cook contin- run past you.” week seven against Lafayette Chris- ued. “Brown is a big kid with good The offensive line is being rebuilt tian. His obvious success from the hands. He is a big body target that around lone returning starter se- 10/29 @ Lafayette Christian* backfield paced a Notre Dame- at can be another weapon for us in the nior Boyd Gray (5-11, 220) at center tack that was 80% on the ground. passing game.” with two years of game on the line 11/06 Rayne That may change with senior Junior receiver Zach Lamm (5- experience. Four more seniors are Parker Seilhan (6-4, 218) taking 10, 150) is also expected to step up set to step into starting roles with 11/13 @ Lake Arthur* over at quarterback. After fillingand in contribute along with a trans- G Herbert (6-0, 240) and Hunter with four starts during the injury fer of explosive potential after fam- Hoffpauir (6-0, 240) at guards. The 11/20 Port Barre* span of graduated Ben Broussard, ily relocation from hurricane dam- starting tackle spots will be filled by the strong armed Seilhan earned age. Junior Luke Yuhasz (6-4, 212) William Vice (5-10, 205) and Dustin a situational role the remainder of had 26 TD catches at Sam Houston Zaunbrecher (6-4, 230). The PIos * Denotes District Games last season and Pios fans are excit- last year where he was projected to ed about the prospect of an attack be their starting quarterback this see Pios, Page 18 ■ Page 18 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 PIONEERS Continued From Page 17 look for depth to come from senior Notre Dame has always been char- Senior Lance Castille (6-0, 225) Lance Castile is back in the middle Collin Reiners (5-11, 245) and ju- acterized by relying on a run stop- returns at the important middle linebacker spot and Ethan Menard nior Isaiah McCrory (5-11, 225) in ping defense. This year that will linebacker spot in the Pios scheme. is at outside linebacker. Every- the rotation. mean a lot of new faces meshing Castille led the Pios in tackles with where else we will have guys play- Most coaches start every year together to accomplish their goals. 59 last year and had 4 sacks, 7 ing for the first time.” much the same, pulling a guy out “We’ll have five seniors play- tackles for a loss and 8 QB hurries Junior Matt Bernard (5-10, 155) and plugging another in as the pre- ing up front and four are first time and looks to be a physical presence backed up Drew Fruge at corner- season evaluation takes shape find- starters,” noted Head Coach Lewis in the middle that is essential to a back last year and will likely match ing the guys most suited for your Cook. “Gabe Leonards was pulled Pios defense. up against the top opponent receiv- system. All are looking for that over to play fullback last year due Senior Ethan Menard (6-0, 195) er. Senior Austin Miller (5-9, 160) right chemistry between players to the injuries and he will be back and junior Luke Hoffpauir (5-11, steps into the opposite cornerback that can make such a difference in on the defensive line where we feel 185) round out the starters at line- position with help from juniors their success, all the while hoping he will be a disruptive force for us.” backer. Menard is another player Blake Francis (5-9, 140), Jake Ben- to avoid injuries that would upset Juniors Karson Broussard (5-9, that was asked to mover around oit and Max Veillon. Junior strong that perfect mix. 230) and Alex Stevens (5-11, 210) with multiple duties last season safety Caleb Comeaux (5-11, 185) For Pios defensive coordinator start at tackles and senior Parker who will concentrate at linebacker has secured his spot with impres- James McCleary, he has had the Link (6-1, 190) switches from re- this year. Hoffpauir has earned his sive practice effort. advantage of leaning on departed ceiver on offense to the weak side first starting role. Senior St. Lou- “Caleb is another strong young three-year contributors Joe Pom- end position which has gotten ex- is transfer Wesley Maze (6-1, 225) man with very instinctive football mier, Tylan Taylor, Dan Gielen and cellent play from first year starterswill also be a big part of linebacker savvy and has come along really Kane Link for stability up front on Luke Valdaterro and Ethan Mc- plans. well,” Coach Mac adds. “Matt Ber- defense. In 10 games last season, Cleary over the past two seasons. Senior Nick Gautreaux (6-0, 195) nard saw a lot of action last year those four combined for 159 tack- Senior Sebastian Roche (5-10, 200) inherits the free safety spot vacated and he is playing like a veteran. les, 50 of those for loss of yardage, will provide depth on defense after by departed Zac Higginbotham who Blake Francis is spotting in at cor- 23 sacks and pressured the quar- splitting time on both sides of the wrapped an outstanding Pios ca- ner and with Max Veillon also at terback with 78 hurries. ball last year as a tight end. reer as the third leading tackler last corner those guys will give us more “Not being able to have as much “Gabe Leonards is a big guy, season with 47 stops and three in- depth than we originally thought practice time as in past seasons, tall and physical and he is a terceptions. Gautreaux saw ac- which will help us tremendously.” I’m seeing a difference now with good fit to have back- on de tion moving around all last The Pios continue to work daily guys that are just happy to be out fense,” adds defensive leader season in the secondary on a kicking game that has been a there and a bonding together of the Coach McCleary. “Stevens and and recorded 19 tack- big plus for the team regarding field group,” Coach Mac pointed out. Broussard don’t have a lot of les, an interception and position. Junior Lucas Simon (6- “I’m excited about our front. They varsity experience, but they four pass breakups. 2, 190) took over place kicking last are a younger crew that is confident are ready with all the JV and “We used Nick to fill in season and will handle the duties in each other and you can see the scrimmages they have been at multiple positions last again this year. Punting duties are chemistry they are developing.” in. Sebastian Roche is big- season,” Coach Cook de- in a four-man battle and the return The Pios will piece together a ger and more physical and is tailed. “Having him back game should again be led by speedy new front four led by senior return- coming back over to rotate at the safety position will be receiver Blake Smith. er Gabe Leonards (6-1, 215) at end. in at defensive end.” an advantage for our defense. Notre Dame has lost just ten to-

We are proud Good Luck of you! 122 East 5th St. Faculty, Staff Go Crowley, LA and Best and 783-0650 Students Wishes! of Notre to all area football teams! Pios! Dame Have a safe season! ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 19 NDHS Seniors Ready To Lead

Senior members of the Pios Football Team of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish set to lead their teammates during the 2020 football season are, front row from left, Lauren Comeaux, Blake Smith, Josh LeJeune, Griffin Gibson, Austin Roy, Morgan Meche; second row, Dominic Thibodeaux, Austin Miller, Boyd Gray, William Gray, Collin Reiners, Sebastian Roche; third row, Peyton Maloz, Nick Gautreaux, Lance Castille, Ethan Menard, George Hebert, Hunter Hoffpauir; fourth row, Wesley Maze, Joseph Brown, Gabe Leonards, Parker Seilhan, Dustin Zaunbrecher and Parker Link. (Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography) ■ Page 20 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020

NDHS Coaching Staff

Members of the 2020 coaching staff of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish are, kneeling from left, Todd Gray, Billy Hargroder, Lewis Cook, Lew Cook, Ben Boulet, Chris Hauerwas; standing, Chris Stevens, Wes Jacob, Jimmy McCleary, Kevin Magee, Trey Cormier and Zach Duhon. (Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography)

PIONEERS Continued From Page 18 tal games over the last eight sea- tive for this senior class to renew. traveling to Lafayette Christian. “The LHSAA is bringing us all sons while winning 90 times. The The schedule facing the Pios is Week eight offers the only opponent back together for three days of Pios saw streaks of 50 regular much the same as last year with change which will be a game against championships in the Superdome season wins, four consecutive un- just one change aside from start- Rayne who was open that week due this year,” Coach Lewis Cook said defeated regular seasons and 12 ing in week three. Notre Dame to hurricane destruction in Lake in wrapping up. “That has always straight District titles snapped in opens at Comeaux, hosts Teurl- Charles. The regular season wraps been an exciting goal for the kids, 2019. Those were unprecedented ings and travels to Kaplan. District with a home game against Lake Ar- so maybe we can get there one numbers that provide added incen- play opens hosting Welsh and then thur and on the road to Port Barre. more time.”

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Junior members of the 2020 Notre Dame Football Team are, first row from left, Austin Doucet, Jill Moody, Lilly Miller, Madeline Oliver, Anna Guinn, Mary Grace Burliegh, Karson Broussard; second row, Blake Francis, Max Veillon, Brayden Broussard, Wiley Venable, Matt Bernard, Jake Benoit; third row, Thomas Meche, Joe Frank, Glenn Hunter, Russ Nugier, Nikolas Vice, Caleb Comeaux, Alex Stevens; fourth row, Luke Hoffpauir, Zach Lamm, Isaiah McCrory, Andrew Habetz, Nick Doucet, Michael Goss; fifth row, David Trisler, Hudson LeBlanc, Luke Bertrand, Nicholas Swacker, Lucas Simon, Garrison Gautreaux and Luke Yuhasz. (Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography) ■ Page 22 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 Hear the rage of the Ragin Cajuns It doesn’t matter if you are in a special in-game videoboard presenta- South Alabama serve as the Law - En Opelousas or Chicago, when you hear tion from the LHC Group to recognize a forcement and Military Appreciation 2020 ULL someone mention the Ragin’ Cajuns or hometown healthcare hero. Game, presented by Manuel Build- see our red hot logo, you know it’s the The Saturday, Oct. 17, game vs. ers. Known as the Annual Louisiana one and only Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Coastal Carolina is the University’s Salutes Game, the contest also serves Football The Ragin’ Cajuns are members of Annual Homecoming Game. Themed as the blackout game. Fans are en- the Sun Belt Conference and compete “Timeless Traditions”, the week will couraged to join the football program in the NCAA’s Division I, the highest bring all the pageantry and excitement by wearing black Ragin’ Cajuns attire 09/12 @ Iowa level of collegiate athletics. The Cajuns of homecoming with different activities to the game. Lastly, the game is RCAF compete in 16 sports, including base- and events to campus. The title spon- Day at Cajun Field. 09/19 @ Georgia State ball, basketball, cross country, foot- sor of the Coastal Carolina game is Our The final home game of the year, Sat- ball, golf, tennis, track and field, soft- Lady of Lourdes. urday, Nov. 21, vs. Central Arkansas, 09/26 Georgia Southern ball, soccer and volleyball. Louisiana faces off against divi - will be Senior Day at Cajun Field. Ad- 10/07 @Appalachain State Game themes and promotions have sional foe Arkansas State on Saturday, ditionally, the game has been selected been set for the 2020 Louisiana Foot- Nov. 7. The game will serve as the Fac- as the Cajuns Care Game in conjunc- 10/17 Coastal Carolina ball season, with each contest at Ca- ulty and Staff Appreciation Game, pre- tion with the United Way Day of Giving jun Field including a number of ways sented by LUS Fiber. University faculty and the Campus Cupboard Food Drive, 10/31 @ Texas State to show support for the Ragin’ Cajuns and staff will be honored throughout supporting the university organization and community engagement. The 2020 the game with videoboard recognitions. and other local food banks. The title 11/05 Arkansas State schedule features five home games, all The contest will also be the Rally Pro- sponsor of the Central Arkansas game 11/14 US-Alabama of which fall on Saturday. gram Appreciation Game, at which lo- is Hancock Whitney. The first home game of the season, cal businesses that participate in the Should disruptions or modifica- 11/28 @ UL-Monroe Saturday, Sept. 26, vs. Georgia South- department’s Rally Program will be rec- tions to the 2020 season occur due to ern is the 20th Annual Herbert Hey- ognized for their support in advancing the coronavirus pandemic, the Depart- mann Classic, presented by Super 1 the Louisiana brand. see CaJuns, Page 23 Foods. Additionally, the game includes The Saturday, Nov. 14, game vs.

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All Photos Courtesy of Meagan Andrepont Photography. ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 23 CAJUNS Continued From Page 22 ment of Athletics will quickly commu- Field will both open two hours prior distancing measures, such as the ad- week (Tuesday, Sept. 22-Friday, Sept. nicate plans to fans and season ticket to kick off each game day. Tailgating dition of a 6-foot buffer around each 25). Mobile ticketing is newly avail- holders regarding accommodations for and recreational vehicles will not be ticket block. All aisles, entrances and able this season to fans who download pre-purchased tickets. permitted at Cajun Field for the 2020 landing areas will also have marked off the #GeauxCajuns app on iOS and Ticket information can be obtained season. 6-foot buffers. Fans will be required to Android platforms, as well as online. by calling the Louisiana Athletics Tick- Face coverings will be required for sit in the seat listed on their ticket to Season ticket holders will be communi- et Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) entrance into the stadium, and must ensure proper social distancing. cated their seat selection appointment 265-2170. For information on park- also be worn in all common areas, such At the conclusion of the game, event in the coming days. Please contact the ing passes, contact RCAF by phone at as restrooms, concourses and conces- staff will coordinate a gradual egress Louisiana Ticket Office at the CAJUN- (337) 851-2903. sion areas. All gameday workers, ven- by fans to prevent clusters. Proper DOME for more information by phone, Follow the Ragin’ Cajuns on Twitter, dors and staff will wear face coverings queuing and social distancing will be (337) 265-2170. Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCa- at all times, and will be checked and required in all common areas, such as University students will have access junsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisi- screened prior to entrance into the sta- concession stands and restrooms. So- to limited general admission student ana Football. dium. cial distancing markers will be placed seating. Ticket distribution, available Louisiana Athletics announced on Per CDC guidelines, face cover- in these areas to assist fans in on a first-come, first-served basis, will Wednesday the implementation of CO- ings should not be worn by achieving proper spacing. occur at the student union on select VID-19 safety measures for fans and children under the age of Additional safety mea- dates communicated ahead of each the general public to follow at Ragin’ two or anyone who has sures and information game week. Students must show valid Cajuns Football games for the 2020 trouble breathing, is un- about game days at Ca- student ID when claiming tickets and season. This includes setting a 25-per- conscious, incapacitat- jun Field can be found upon entrance to Cajun Field. cent maximum capacity for Cajun ed or otherwise unable below: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pan- Field, as well as specific entrance- to pro remove face cover- Ticket pick-up will demic, there will be no tailgating during tocols and seating arrangements for ings without assistance. be made available to the 2020 season. Fans are encouraged season ticket holders and University Cajun Field’s 25-per- season ticket holders at to arrive at Cajun Field and enter the cent maximum capacity the CAJUNDOME Tick- students. venue, practicing safe social distancing will include several social et Office beginning next Parking lots and entrances to Cajun and wearing face coverings. GoodGood LuckLuck toto allall Best Wishes To All Area Teams AreaArea Teams!Teams! MOUTON PHARMACY Specializing in Nebulizers, Nebulizer Solutions & Glucose Meters • HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT • WALKERS We can fill all • 2218 N. of your • WHEELCHAIRS prescription Parkerson Ave needs! • Crowley • 783-0754 301 S. Adams • Rayne • 334-2117 ■ Page 24 The Rayne Acadian-Tribune - Thursday, October 1, 2020 2020 NDHS Pre-Season Scrimmage Highights

2020 SCRIMMAGE HIGHLIGHTS - In preparation of the 2020 football season, the Pios of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish faced the Cougars of St. Thomas More High School during the pre-season scrimmage held Thursday, Sept. 24 in Lafayette. ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 25 LSU Tigers enter season as National Champs 2020 LSU Eight Tigers Named to Coaches’ Preseason All-SEC Teams Football Reigning national champion LSU Second team selections include 2020 season due to COVID-19. placed eight players on the 2020 offensive linemen Ed Ingram and In coordination with state public Preseason Coaches All-Southeast- Austin Deculus along with wide health officials, the Southeastern 09/26 Miss State ern Conference Football Team. receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., and Conference and university officials, Headlining the list of LSU play- placekicker Cade York. LSU Athletics today announced 10/03 @ Vanderbilt ers on the All-SEC team include Third-team selections for the plans welcoming ticketed fans to cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Tigers include freshman tight end Tiger Stadium for the 2020 foot- 10/10 Missouri safety JaCoby Stevens, who were Arik Gilbert and defensive tackle ball season. In order to accommo- both named to the first team. Sting- Glen Logan. date fans and to comply with public 10/17 @ Florida ley Jr. is coming off a freshman sea- This marks the 18th consecutive health guidelines, LSU is imple - son that saw him earn consensus year of the SEC Coaches Preseason menting numerous changes to its 10/24 South Carolina All-America honors. He led the SEC All-SEC Team. Coaches were not gameday policies and Tiger Stadi- in both interceptions (6) and passes permitted to vote for their own play- um will open the 2020 season with 10/31 @ Auburn defended (21). Stingley also earned ers. 25 percent capacity. a spot on the second team as an all- LSU opens the 2020 season on The health and safety of fans is 11/14 Alabama purpose player. Saturday, Sept. 26 against Missis- the top priority in LSU Athletics’ Stevens, a senior, was named sippi State in Tiger Stadium. Kick- planning and preparation for the SEC Defensive Player of the Week off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 2020 football season in Tiger Stadi- 11/21 @ Arkansas three times in 2019 and he finishedwill be televised on CBS. um. Among numerous safety mea- second on the team in tackles (92), The LSU Tigers football program, sures, fans will be required to wear 11/28 @ Texas A&M sacks (5.0) and was third in tack- presently ranked at No. 6 in the AP face masks on campus and in Tiger les for loss (9.0). Stevens also inter- Top 25, known as the Fighting Ti- 12/05 Mississippi cepted three passes a year ago. gers, will see a few changes for the see Lsu, Page 26

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Fans A comprehensive and regularly do so by logging is asking all Tiger should access their account on updated list of all COVID-19 re- into their account fans to adhere to LSUtix.net or from the new LSU lated changes and fan notifications at LSUsports.net/ health and safety Sports Mobile App. can be found below. Fans can also myaccount and guidelines as di- Mobile tickets will be distributed receive updates with the new LSU clicking the “man- rected by public the week of each game to accom- Sports Mobile App. age my account” health officials. modate any changes in schedule or LSU Athletics officials remind where fans can Geaux Safe and capacity. fans plans for 2020 are subject to use the exchange other in-stadium At this time, single-game tickets change before and during the sea- feature. policies remain in will not be available. son along with changes to public- Tailgating on place for 2020 and Parking health guidelines related to the campus will not LSU officials are All lots, including free lots, will spread of COVID-19. be permitted in 2020 and LSU- asking Ath fans to reduce what they require a parking permit. The LSU Mobile ticketing will be imple- letics is encouraging fans without bring to games to help minimize Athletic Ticket Office will contact mented for 2020 that allows for tickets to enjoy the game from home contact points for bag checks. ticketholders with details on park- faster delivery of tickets to fans, in order to help minimize the num- Fans with questions regarding ing passes. contactless transactions at gates ber of people on campus. In order any LSU Athletics policy should Lots not in use on gameday will and more flexibility for tickethold- to comply with public health guide- contact LSU Guest Services at (225)be closed and barricaded. ers. For step-by-step instructions, lines, tailgating and tailgate setups, 578-4085 or the LSU Athletic Tick- Lot assignments will be adjusted visit LSUsports.net/mobiletickets. including tents, trailers, outdoor et Office at 225-578-0100 duringto consolidate parking close to Ti- At this time single-game tick- cooking, generators and communal normal business hours (M-F, 8:30 ger Stadium. ets will not be available. Season food and beverage areas will not be a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CT). This service Lots will open 4 hours before ticketholders for 2020 should ex- permitted on campus. will also be available before, during game time. pect their total allotment of tickets Fans are permitted to gather and after LSU Athletics events. Shuttles will not be made avail- to be reduced in order to ensure a near their vehicle with household Follow live updates @LSUgame- able at this time. maximum number of ticketholders members or a small group with ops on Twitter and with the new Overnight parking for motor can attend games in 2020. The LSU whom they traveled. LSU Sports Mobile App on Applehomes/RVs will be accommodated Athletics Ticket Office has been in LSU football fans are reminded and Android devices. in lot 412 only. contact with ticketholders via email to complete a COVID-19 screening Reminders Social gatherings, RV hopping on next steps in the distribution on their smart phones prior to ar- Tiger Stadium capacity will be and tailgating will not be permitted process. riving on campus. The screening limited to 25% for the start of the in overnight parking. Student tickets will be made process will be available in the LSU2020 season. The LSU Athletic Overnight parking will open at available. LSU Athletics and LSU Sports Mobile app starting at 12 Ticket office will work to seat- sin 6 p.m. on Fridays for motor homes Student Government have con- a.m. CT on Saturday morning. The gles and groups of up to approxi- and RVs only. tacted with students via email with CDC Facilities COVID-19 screening mately 8 people as close to their Fans are asked to gather only details. requires each fan ages 18 or older original seat locations as possible. with their travel party and within Please contact the LSU Athletic to answer four questions. Those LSU Athletics anticipates all the footprint of their motor homes Ticket office at 225-578-0100. fans not familiar with the CDC Fa- ticketholders who opted in for the or RV. For the 2020 football season, all cilities COVID-19 screening ques- 2020 season will get at least a por- The LSU Athletic Ticket office parking lots will require a parking tions can access them at www.cdc. tion of their ticket allocation. will be in contact with motor home permit, including free lots. gov/screening/index.html. 2020 season ticketholders and RV parking permit holders with LSU fans received parking per- Once the questions are an- should expect their total allotment more details. mits on Wednesday, Sept. 23, via swered, fans will either receive an of tickets to be reduced in order For the 2020 season, ADA Park- email, while some fans will receive approved pass, which will be dis- to ensure a maximum number of ing will be accommodated in the a printed permit in the mail. Stu- played on the mobile screen “Ac- ticketholders can attend games in Nicholson Gateway Parking Garage. dents who are awarded tickets will cess to CDC Facilities Approved” 2020. The LSU Athletic Ticket office Ordinarily scheduled events that be contacted separately on how to or a denied notification “Access will to be in touch about next steps in will not be held in 2020 include: obtain parking. Season ticket hold- CDC Facilities Not Approved” which the distribution process. • Tiger Walk down “Victory Hill” ers who do not have parking per- will be displayed in RED. Ticketholders who want to opt including band and team walk. mits will be assigned a pass in a Fans with medical issues of con- out of their 2020 season tickets • TAF pregame tailgate held in- designated free lot via email. Fans cern as listed by the CDC are en- can do so via a form that will be side the PMAC for TAF members will also be given the opportunity couraged to enjoy games on tele- emailed from the LSU Ticket Officeand guests. ■ Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Page 27

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