FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Open in Rayne by LISA SOILEAUX Managing Editor
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LIFESTYLE SPORTS ■ Local Couple ■ Football Edition Found Announces Upcoming Inside Newspaper For Wedding Ceremony New Football Season 125TH YEAR, NO. 51 RAYNE, LA 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 be- tween 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week. Visitors must strictly follow all COVID safety measures, wearing face coverings and following so- cial distancing rules. Rayne High locked down; weapon seized RAYNE - Rayne High School was on a tempo- rary lockdown the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 23, when offi cials were alerted to the possibility of a stu- dent 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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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.