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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES $1.00 COPY Rayne Police investigating multiple shootings

From Staff Reports tersection of Hoffpauir Street released. dividuals suspected of other parked vehicles. and Haley Alley. Shortly after, at 9:56 p.m., recent shootings in the area. When offi cers arrived, it RAYNE - The Rayne Police Then, at 9:50 p.m., offi cers offi cers responded to 4th The violence between these was discovered that no per- Department is continuing to were dispatched to another Street regarding multiple two groups is believed to be sons were injured, but a ve- investigate multiple shooting shooting incident on West Ed- calls related to shots being in connection to a 2019 ho- hicle was found to have bullet incidents that have occurred wards Street where a 15-year- fi red in that area. A residence micide case. holes on the driver’s side. within the city. old female was shot one time in the 500 block was struck In another shooting inci- In addition to the driver On Friday, February 19, in the upper buttocks. by rounds during a suspected dent which occurred in the who was entering her vehicle, the fi rst reported incident The female was the front drive-by shooting. early evening hours of Tues- another person was occupy- took place in the 7th Street seat passenger of a sedan Investigators believe all day, Feb. 23, Rayne Police ing the vehicle at the time of area at 8:20 p.m. with one other occupant. of these reported incidents were called to the 600 block the shooting, but was not in- Offi cers then responded She was transported by am- were committed by two local of North Arenas where gun- jured. to other “shots fi red” phone bulance to an area hospital groups of young males. Both fi re was reported near a busi- calls at 8:27 p.m. near the in- where she was treated and groups include multiple in- ness establishment towards See SHOOTINGS, Page 3A Chamber awards presented during surprise event

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - Kathy Trahan Meaux CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR - Martha Royer HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR - Cyndi Barousse was awarded during a surprise presentation Tuesday, was awarded during a surprise presentation Tuesday, was awarded during a surprise presentation Tuesday, Feb. 23, by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce as Feb. 23, by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce as this Feb. 23, by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce as this year’s Employee of the Year. Due to COVID, the year’s Chamber Member of the Year. Due to COVID, this year’s Humanitarian of the Year. Due to COVID, annual Business Appreciation Banquet was not held, the annual Business Appreciation Banquet was not the annual Business Appreciation Banquet was not but honorees were named. Making the presentation is held, but honorees were named. Making the presen- held, but honorees were named. Making the pre- Chamber board member Jamie Conques. Complete tation is Chamber board member Michele Veillon. sentation is board member Mona Meche. Complete highlights and awards will be published in next week’s Complete highlights and awards will be published highlights and awards will be published in next week’s Chamber Special Edition. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by in next week’s Chamber Special Edition. (Acadian- Chamber Special Edition. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Lisa Soileaux) Annual Lions Club Radio Auction planned March 8-10 Donations now being accepted BY LISA SOILEAUX three-night fundraiser. Managing Editor A complete list of the items avail- able for purchase will be published RAYNE - Well over 100 items will next week, Thursday, March 4, in the be up for grabs when the Rayne Lions Rayne Acadian-Tribune -- mark your Club stages its 47th annual three- calendar. Items can also be viewed night Radio Auction on March 8-10. on Facebook (search for Rayne Lions Headquartered in the Green Room Club). of the Rayne Civic Center Complex, Chairman Tim Prevost, Co-chair- the auction will be broadcast over man Roy Credeur and Lions Club Sunny 95.1 and my sunny 951.com, members are urging individuals and (1450 KSIG) and Pure Country 106.7 businesses to make a donation. radio from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. each Proceeds of the auction benefi ts night. the many programs held throughout The Lions will be auctioning off the year by the Lions Club, includ- everything from bar tabs to gift cer- ing the Lions Eye Foundation, Youth tifi cates to favorite area restaurants, Camp for Special Needs and Handi- from steak dinners to sacks of craw- capped children and many other pro- fi sh, from oil changes to portalette grams supported by the Lions Club. rentals -- all you have to do is listen Please support the local Rayne Li- in and call 393-4117 or 393-4047 to ons Club organization by making a bid on the many items that will be donation or making a purchase. BARBECUE PIT FOR LION CLUB RADIO AUCTION - The City of Rayne donated available for purchase. Lions Clubs International is the a BBQ pit for the upcoming Rayne Lions Club Radio Auction planned March 8-10. Each night will include a number world’s largest service club organiza- On hand for the donation were, from left, Lion Randell Savoy, Lion Shirley Savoy, of “all-night” items on which bids will tion with more than 1.4 million mem- Madison Savoy, Lion Roy Credeur, P.D.G. Co-chairman, Ted Melancon (city) and be accepted until 9:30 p.m. bers in approximately 46,000 clubs Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Babineaux. Absent is chairman Tim Prevost. (Acadian-Tribune Featured items will begin bidding in more than 200 countries and geo- Photo by Josie Henry) at 9:30 p.m. each evening of the graphical areas around the world.

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Catholic Church, and great-granddaugh- Obituaries Deacon Denis LaCroix ter, Catherine Francis will celebrate the Funer- Cantrell; parents, Lionel al Mass and conduct the Richard and Eula Mar- Pastor of Immaculate an Zaunbrecher, Dar- funeral services. tin Richard; brother, Pat Heart of Mary Catholic ryl Zaunbrecher, Bryan Survivors include Richard; and brother-in- Church, offi ciated the Gary, Garrett Reppond, three sons, Kenneth law, Robley Breaux. services. Patrick Zaunbrecher and Guidry, Bill Guidry and Heartfelt gratitude is The family requested Quentin Zaunbrecher. spouse Cheryl Guidry, expressed to caretakers visiting hours Friday, Honorary pallbearers and Carl Guidry, all of Lou August, Agnes Ster- Feb. 19, from 4 p.m. to 9 were John Cramer and Rayne; 10 grandchil- lings and Kim Bernard. p.m., with a rosary recit- Mark Zaunbrecher. dren, Allison G. Cantrell A special thanks to the ed at 6 p.m. and Satur- The family wishes to and spouse Charlie, wonderful team with day, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. thank, Dr. Dwight Cur- Jenny G. Prevost and Heart of Hospice, espe- to 10:30 a.m. tis, Dr. Philippe Prouet, spouse Terrell, Rebecca cially her nurse, Nicole Burial was in St. Leo Dr. Mitchell Lirtzman, G. Vidrine and spouse Deaville. IV Catholic Cemetery, Dr. Krishna Nagendran, Letrice Ann Cody, Adam Girouard In lieu of fl owers, the Roberts Cove. the staff of Lamm Home Richard Guidry and spouse Jamie, family would like do- Mrs. Zaunbrecher is Health and Hospice, es- Luke Girouard, Lindsey nations to be made to survived by one daugh- pecially, Leisa Comeaux RAYNE - Funeral Girouard and spouse St. Jude Children Re- Anna Margaret ter, Trudy Zaunbrecher and Patti Campbell. services were held Fri- Amber, Doug Guidry, search Hospital, 501 St. Cramer Zaunbrecher Gary of Roberts Cove; The family requests day, Feb. 19, 2021, at Aidan Guidry and Syd- Jude PL, Memphis, TN, two sons, Brian Jude memorial contributions a 3 p.m. Mass of Chris- ney Guidry; step-grand- 38105-9959 or Rayne ROBERTS COVE - A Zaunbrecher and Dar- be made to the Seelos tian Burial at St. Jo- daughter, Rachel L. Istre Catholic Elementary Mass of Christian Burial ryl John Zaunbrech- Center, 919 Josephine seph Catholic Church and spouse John; sister, Memorial Fund, 407 was held Saturday, Feb. er (Carey Simon), both St., New Orleans, LA in Rayne, for Letrice Elaine Breaux of Lafay- South Polk St., Rayne, 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. of Roberts Cove; two 70130-5007 or St. Jude Ann Richard Guidry, 91, ette; and sister-in-law, LA 70578. at St. Leo IV Catholic granddaughters, Ken- Children’s Research who died Tuesday, Feb. Praydos Richard Eckert Friends may view the Church, Roberts Cove, nedy Kathryn Gary and Hospital in memory of 16, at her residence in of Baton Rouge. obituary and guestbook for Anna Margaret Cra- Brianne Margaret Gary, Mrs. Zaunbrecher. Rayne. She was preceded in online at www.gossenfu- mer Zaunbrecher, 82, both of Roberts Cove; one The family requests Interment was in the death by her husband, neralhome.net. who died Monday, Feb. sister, Carolyn C. Cram- masks be worn during St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Eugene “Gene” Stanley Arrangements were 15, at 4:45 p.m. sur- er of Roberts Cove; and visitation and funeral Mausoleum in Rayne. Guidry; daughter, Debra entrusted to Gossen rounded by her loving one sister-in-law, Kathy services with social dis- Rev. Brent Smith, Guidry Girouard; grand- Funeral Home, Inc. of family. Breaux of Crowley. tancing will be observed. Pastor of St. Joseph son, Phillip John Guidry; Rayne, LA, 334-3141. Mrs. Zaunbrecher was She was preceded in Words of comfort may a lifelong resident of the death by her husband, be sent to the family at Roberts Cove community William L. “Billy” Zaun- www.geesey-ferguson. Mercy Regional Medical She was preceded in and St. Leo IV Catholic brecher; her parents, com. Center in Ville Platte. death by her parents, Church. She was a mem- John H. and Felicitas Ha- Arrangements were Interment will be in Douglas Jolivette Sr. ber of the St. Leo IV Ladies betz Cramer; one sister, entrusted to Geesey-Fer- the Our Mother of Mer- and Corrine Raymond Altar Society and Roberts Patricia Cramer; and two guson Funeral Home, cy Cemetery in Rayne. Jolivette; two brothers, Cove Home Demonstra- brothers, Nate Cramer 301 North Avenue F, Rev. Emmanuel O. Douglas Jolivette Jr. and tion Club. and Bernard J. Cramer. Crowley, LA 70526, 337- Awe, S.S.J., Pastor of Peter Jolivette Sr.; one Fr. Jason Vidrine, Pallbearers were Bri- 783-3313 Our Mother of Mer- brother-in-law, William cy Catholic Church in Floyd Sr.; two nephews, Oathoudt, 84, who died great-grandchildren; and Rayne, will be the Cel- Damien Jolivette and Tuesday, Feb. 16, at three great-great-grand- ebrant of the Funeral Dewayne Jolivette; and Acadia General Hospital children. Mass and will conduct one great-nephew, Ja- in Crowley. She was preceded in the funeral services. marion Jolivette. Interment was in the death by her husband, Survivors include six The family requests St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Roy Albert Oathoudt sisters, Betty Jolivette of visitation be observed in Rayne. Jr.; son-in-law, Buddy Rayne, Helen Jolivette at Our Mother of Mer- Deacon Denis LaC- Vance; father, Edmond Geraldine “Dean” of Rayne, Mary Floyd cy Catholic Church in roix of St. Joseph Cath- Menard Sr.; and mother, Marie Jolivette of Houston, Texas, Rayne, on Saturday, olic Church conducted Emily Jagneaux. Margaret Reed of La- Feb. 27, from 8 a.m. to the funeral services. The family requested RAYNE - Funeral ser- fayette, Edna Jolivette 10:45 a.m. Survivors include visitation in Gossen Fu- vices will be held Sat- of Conway, Arkansas Friends may view the three sons, Glenn Car- neral Home in Rayne, on urday, Feb. 27, 2021, and Martha Smith and obituary and guestbook riere and spouse Mary Monday, Feb. 22, from 9 at an 11 a.m. Mass of spouse Joseph of Bir- online at www.gossen- Audrey Ann Ann Carriere, Todd Car- a.m. to 2 p.m. Christian Burial at Our mingham, Alabama; funeralhome.net. Menard Oathoudt riere and spouse Becky Friends may view the Mother of Mercy Catho- one brother, Michael Arrangements have Carriere, and Jimmy obituary and guestbook lic Church in Rayne, for Jolivette of Houston, been entrusted to Gos- RAYNE - Funeral Oathoudt; two daugh- online at www.gossenfu- Geraldine “Dean” Marie Texas; and numerous sen Funeral Home, Inc. services were held Mon- ters, Tammy Vance Scott neralhome.net. Jolivette, 58, who died nieces and nephews she of Rayne, LA, (337) 334- day, Feb. 22, 2021, at 2 and spouse Gary Scott, Arrangements were Tuesday, Feb. 16, at loved dearly. 3141. p.m. at Gossen Funeral and Karen Witaker and entrusted to Gossen Home Chapel in Rayne, spouse Percy Witaker; Funeral Home, Inc. of Joseph Catholic Church and Katherine Lognion for Audrey Ann Menard 12 grandchildren; 16 Rayne, LA, 334-3141. in Rayne, was celebrant Dupuis. of the Funeral Mass and Pallbearers were Todd entertaining family and brother-in-law, William conducted the funeral Huval, Brandon Guidry, friends. He was the life Floyd Sr.; and nephew, services. Chris Leal, Jake Leal, of the party and will be Damian Jolivette. Survivors include his Burton Dupuis Jr. and greatly missed. Active pallbearers companion, Diane Hus- Kurt Dupuis. Survivors include one were Don Charles Jr., sey; one sister, Brid- A Rosary was prayed son, Peter Jolivette Jr. Jabbar Floyd, DeWane get Dupuis Huval and Tuesday, Feb. 23, at of Crowley; one daugh- Jolivette Sr., Troy Daigle spouse Todd Huval; one noon in Gossen Funeral ter, Brianca Jolivette Jr., Brian Jolivette Sr., niece, Brittany Guidry; Home in Rayne. of Crowley; two grand- Jarvis Jolivette and Nor- one nephew, Brandon The family requested children, Crystiana bert Reed III. Guidry; one great-niece, visitation in Gossen Fu- and Traelan Jolivette; Honorary pallbearers Ayla Katherine Stuart; neral Home in Rayne, on one brother, Michael were Butch Deville, Mi- three step-sons, Matt Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9 Jolivette of Houston, chael Jolivette, Traelon Leal, Chris Leal and Jake a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Texas; seven sisters, Jolivette, Christopher Leal; two step-grandchil- Friends may view the Helen, Betty and Geral- Gabriel, Peter Jolivette Carl Wayne Dupuis dren, Christopher Leal obituary and guestbook Peter Mitchell dine Jolivette of Rayne, Jr., Joe Martin and Jo- and Leon Leal; and his online at www.gossenfu- Jolivette Sr. Mary Floyd of Houston, seph Smith Jr. RAYNE - Funeral ser- godchild, Ashley Corm- neralhome.net. Texas, Margaret Reed of Readers for the fu- vices were held Tues- ier. Arrangements were RAYNE - A Mass of Lafayette, Edna Jolivette neral mass were Dr. day, Feb. 23, 2021, at He was preceded in entrusted to Gossen Christian Burial was of Conway, Arkansas Jeremy Daigle, Tamika a 3 p.m. Mass of Chris- death by his parents, Funeral Home, Inc. of held Saturday, Feb. 6, and Martha Smith (Jo- Carmouche, Terrie Lynn tian Burial at St. Jo- Frannie Joseph Dupuis Rayne, LA, 334-3141. 2021, at 11 a.m. at the seph) of Birmingham, Butler and Brian Mouton. seph Catholic Church in Shrine of Our Mother of Alabama; a niece and The Jolivette fami- Rayne, for Carl Wayne Mercy Catholic Church goddaughter, his ride ly would like to express Dupuis, 55, who died Death Notice in Rayne for Peter Mitch- or die Kirsten Jolivette; their sincere apprecia- Sunday, Feb. 21, at his ell Jolivette Sr., 61, who godchildren, Marcus tion for the many prayers residence in Rayne. RAYNE - A Memorial Service will be held at a lat- died Tuesday, Feb. 2, Jolivette, Verna MIlson, and acts of kindness Interment was in the er Date for Robert J. Thibodeaux, 75, who passed 2021. Troy Daigle Jr. and Os- during Peter’s illness. St. Joseph Cemetery #2 away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 7:40 at his Visitation was held borne Butler Jr.; a close They are also grateful for in Rayne. home in Duson. Duhon Funeral Home-Rayne, (337) Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 friend, Joe Martin; and a the staff at The Elling- Rev. Benjamin Pitre, 334-3600, 900 East Texas Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is a.m. until 10:30 a.m. host of nieces, nephews ton of Rayne, Heart of Parochial Vicar of St. in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Our and friends who loved Hospice, Dr. D. Thomas Mother of Mercy Ceme- him very much. Curtis, Dr. Syed Fazal tery, Rayne. He was preceded in and Dr. Moses Kitakule. Rev. Emmanuel O. death by his parents, Syrie Funeral Home, -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YP--YYPL Awe S.S.J., Pastor of Our Corrine and Douglas 1417 E. Simcoe St., La- Mother of Mercy Catho- Jolivette Sr.; a brother, fayette, was in charge Real NVH]HPSHISLN lic Church in Rayne, was Douglas Jolivette Jr.; arrangements. the celebrant of the Fu- ;O\YZKH`HUK;;OO neral Mass and conduct- :H[\YKH` ed the funeral services. Cajun Peter Mitchell Happy Birthday Granny! Jolivette Sr. was born on Sept. 13, 1959, in Rayne Food Buffet Menu to the union of Corrine 3\UJO!HTWT3\U and Douglas Jolivette Sr. +PUULY! WT He was the seventh child of 10 children. Peter de- 4VUKH` :H[\YKH`3\UJO parted this life during *OPJRLU:[L^ 3HNUPHWWL the early morning hours ;\LZKH` :H[\YKH`5PNO[ of Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. /LNHXVRQ)DFHERRN -YPLK7VYR*OVWZ -YPLK*OPJRLU He was a life-long Jo Ann Eaglin Gage celebrates 5DVFDOV&DMXQ 4LH[SVHM member of the Shrine 90 years of life on February 27th! 5HVWDXUDQW >LKULZKH` of Out Mother of Mer- =HYPLZ7SLHZL*HSS :\UKH` cy Catholic Church. He She is a child of God, a native of :[LHR5PNO[ 7VYR9VHZ[PUH worked many years at Rayne, a graduate of Southern +RXUV6XQGD\7KXUVGD\ .YH]` Winn Dixie in Rayne, ;O\YZKH` -YPLKVY)HRLK University A & M College, a retired DPSP -YPLK*OPJRLU *OPJRLU followed by 16 years of teacher of Acadia Parish, and )ULGD\DQG6DWXUGD\ employment at Walmart a resident of Lafayette for -YPKH` Super Center in Crowley. DPSP :LHMVVK Peter had a smile that the past 30 years. was infectious. 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Thursday, February 25, 2021 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 3A Louisiana expands eligibility for COVID vaccine BATON ROUGE – are eligible to get the vaccination strategy re- an appointment. Pa- istration of the fi rst dose. recommended interval, Gov. John Bel Edwards COVID-19 vaccine. lies on making vaccine tients who arrive with- There are some ex- which is 21 or 28 days has announced that, This group represents doses available across out an appointment will pected delays associat- between doses, as possi- beginning Monday, Feb. around 475,000 Louisi- the state through com- not be vaccinated. LDH ed with vaccine delivery ble, but the shot will still 22, an additional group anans and will bring the munity clinics, pharma- cannot make appoint- this week because of be effective if there is a of Louisianans — K-12 total population eligible cies, hospitals and other ments for patients; only extreme winter weath- delay in getting the sec- teachers, school sup- in Louisiana to nearly health care providers. So providers can. er. Some providers may ond dose. port staff, day care staff, 1.65 million people. Lou- far 812,962 total vaccine Patients should re- have to reschedule vac- There is no need for those who are pregnant isiana is currently vacci- doses have been admin- ceive their second dose cine appointments for people to restart the and Louisianans aged nating people in Priority istered in Louisiana, of the COVID vaccine at both fi rst and second vaccination series if the 55 to 64 with certain Group 1B-Tier One. with 271,216 Louisian- the same location where doses. second dose must be de- health conditions — Louisiana’s COVID ans receiving both doses. they received their fi rst The CDC guidance layed because of weath- As dose allocations of dose. Second-dose ap- states that the second er, but people should SHOOTINGS the Moderna and Pfi zer pointments should be dose should be admin- contact their providers vaccines from the feder- made during the admin- istered as close to the to reschedule. Continued From Page 1A al government have in- creased week over week After further investigation and statements re- through direct alloca- LOTS/ACREAGE/HOMESITES FOR SALE ceived, three juveniles were identifi ed as the shoot- tions to the states and to SOLD PROPERTIES ers and were apprehended. They will be tried in ju- a federal pharmacy pro- 538 MIMS, CROWLEY 5D\QH 6/(0&2 DQG 0LUH :DWHU FDOO venile court. gram Louisiana opted in XVIRUGHWDLOV 141 LABELLE DR Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly urges com- to, the governor decided munity members to assist offi cers by providing to expand the popula- 6358 MIRE HWY 22 ACRES RI GLYLVLEOH FLW\ ODQG ZLWK accurate information. With a collaborative effort tion that is eligible for 201 S 1ST STREET  JHQHURXV IURQWDJHV &DQ EH VXEGL- between law enforcement and the community, the the vaccine. YLGHG&DOO5D\QH5HDOW\ PENDING PROPERTIES removal of these violent offenders from the public The Louisiana Dept. can be expedited. of Health has published 335 TOBY MOUTON, DUSON PUBLIC RD-NORTH RAYNE - Eyewitness evidence has been very diffi cult to the list of participating 5HVLGHQWLDO ORWVDYDLODEOH IRU\RX 6309 WINBECK RD, GUEYDAN VTIWPLQLPXPEULFNKRPH$20,000 obtain in regards to these recent shooting incidents. providers on its website: 800 E BRANCHE ST However, anyone wishing to remain anonymous covidvaccine.la.gov. In SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH can help protect the community by providing infor- addition, residents can LOT 1 BOUDREAUX RD BRADFORD ²  DFUHV IURQWLQJ RQ mation by calling Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish call 211 to fi nd a vaccine LOT 2 BOUDREAUX RD at 789-TIPS or by using the P3 smartphone app. ERWK VWUHHWV · IURQWDJH E\ · provider near them. LOT 6 MECHE RD deep from street to street. $70,000 Callers can remain anonymous and still be eli- Eligible residents gible for a reward if their information results in the 1322 BAJAT RD must contact a partici- 0 CONNIE ROAD, IOTA²8QUHVWULFWHG 109 BOWDEN arrests and conviction of offenders. pating provider to make DFUHDJHDFUHVFOHDUHGDQGUHDG\ IRU\RXUKRPHVWHDG$142,950

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Editorial Page 4A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, February 25, 2021 What America can learn from Texas’s green energy failure “It is a cautionary tale of a system an investigation into what ed to back them up. but the wind side of thing basically fell that is being messed around with by went wrong to ensure this But politicians don’t care right off the cliff.” politicians who I wouldn’t let screw in a never happens again. about grid reliability until the Kish blames poor energy policies on light bulb in my house.” “I’m angry, like people are power goes out. And for three what he calls “soft-headed Republicans” As millions of Texans remain without angry, and they deserve to be decades politicians from both and Democrats who “bought into the power, many are wondering if renewable angry. This should never have parties have pushed subsi- idea that American energy production energy sources are to blame for the cri- happened in Texas. We’re dies for renewables that have is bad.” He also points to “a slick cam- sis that has killed at least 47 people. Not gonna’ find out what the hell made the grid less stable. paign” by the green energy lobby that surprisingly, many on the Left and the went wrong, and we’re gonna’ Start with the 1992 Ener- has swayed the opinions of many Amer- main stream media are quick to defend fix it.” gy Policy Act signed by George icans in favor of green energy. green energy. But energy experts say re- The Wall Street Journal Catherine H.W. Bush, which created a But he said this Texas disaster is a newable energy is fundamentally a less editorial board weighed in Mortensen production tax credit to boost cautionary tale for the rest of the coun- reliable source than traditional sources with this explanation of what the infant wind industry. Gen- try, “Renewable sources sound good, such as coal and natural gas and are went wrong in Texas: erators collect up to $25 per but at the end of the day, they don’t blaming it for the massive power outages The problem is Texas’s overreliance megawatt hour of power they produce work. They will drive prices up because that have crippled the state. on wind power that has left the grid regardless of market demand. The cred- you end up making really complicated Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Fox more vulnerable to bad weather. Half of it was supposed to expire in 1999, but systems to accommodate for the built News’ Laura Ingram last night he wants wind turbines froze last week, causing nothing lasts longer than a temporary in inherent weaknesses of intermit- wind’s share of electricity to plunge to government program, as Ronald Rea- tent sources like wind and solar, that 8% from 42%. Power prices in the whole- gan once quipped. only come on occasionally, and must sale market spiked, and grid regulators Dan Kish is a senior vice president be backed up with other sources.” He Washington, D.C. on Friday warned of rolling blackouts. for policy at the American Energy Al- explained that because those backup Natural gas and coal generators ramped liance. He has more than 25 years of sources are only used part time, the shouldn’t be an up to cover the supply gap but couldn’t experience on congressional commit- cost to operate and maintain them is meet the surging demand for electrici- tees focused principally upon natural more expensive. ty—which half of households rely on for resource and energy policies. He says In addition, Kish warned that Amer- armed camp heating—even as many families pow- both political parties are responsible ica’s green energy industry is almost ered up their gas furnaces. Then some for the green energy policies that have wholly reliant on China because it con- Washington, gas wells and pipelines froze. failed Texas. trols the supply chain for batteries, so- D.C., is not, counter In short, there wasn’t sufficient “[Texas] has gone from a relatively lar panels, and windmills. “It is a cau- to what you might baseload power from coal and nuclear small amount of wind, to the nation’s tionary tale of a system that is being think, a war zone. to support the grid. Baseload power is largest producer where they produce messed around with by politicians who The city isn’t needed to stabilize grid frequency amid 28% of the nation’s wind power,” ex- I wouldn’t let screw in a light bulb in my divided down the changes in demand and supply. When plained Kish. “But wind is intermit- house,” Kish concluded. middle between the there’s not enough baseload power, the tent and you cannot count on it. What forces of the United grid gets unbalanced and power sourc- we’ve got here is the logical outcome of Catherine Mortensen is Vice Presi- States government es can fail. The more the grid relies on a stressed system,” Kish added. “Some dent of Communications at Americans on one hand and Rich intermittent renewables like wind and parts of the system ended up producing for Limited Government. secessionist rebels solar, the more baseload power is need- a lot more energy to meet the demand, Lowry on the other. Insur- gents aren’t mortar- Columnist ing Reagan National Airport. Neither Vir- ginia nor Maryland is about to declare war on the district. And yet thousands of National Guard troops are still in the city, and security measures undertaken in the immediate aftermath of the riot at the U.S. Capitol remain in place. This is bad policy and bad symbol- ism. It is too much, too late. It is a clas- sic bureaucratic overreaction to a failure that can’t be undone by theatrical mea- sures after the fact. If a fraction of the current National Guard troops had been present at the Capitol on Jan. 6, the mayhem and na- tional trauma might have been avoided. According to press reports, various offi - cials didn’t like the “optics” of having the National Guard on call prior to the pro- test or rapidly deploying it during the vi- olence -- and so, instead, we got the op- tics of a rabble breaking into the Capitol and, now, the optics of ongoing security overkill. The situation in Washington follows a classic American pattern, which is to botch something out of the gate then throw massive resources at the problem to recover in overwhelming fashion. But the Capitol Riot wasn’t, say, Pearl Harbor, and we aren’t now in World War II. Policymakers shouldn’t act as if every Ants, aborigines and prairie mounds day is another potential Jan 6, and need C’est Vrai In the spring of in most places west of the Mermentau what the real answer is. to be mindful of the impression created 1851, editor Dan- they may be seen in thousands.” They have not ruled out the glacial by transforming the heart of Washing- iel Dennett sold He said the mounds sometimes ap- and wind-blown soil theories, and have ton, D.C., into an armed camp. the Planters’ Ban- peared to be in rows, “but in most in- proposed novel new ones, including the At the height of the deployment, ner, the newspaper stances their position and appearance idea that they were formed by vibra- there were about 25,000 National Guard in Franklin, and have a striking resemblance to … villag- tions from ancient earthquakes. troops in Washington D.C., some of set out for Texas, es, a circle being formed by twelve or The science for that one is a little them famously sleeping on the fl oor of where he intend- thirteen mounds.” He thought “their beyond what I have retained from the the Capitol. Now, there are about 5,000 ed “to follow agri- numbers in these prairies may be reck- Earth Science 101 course I took way troops slated to stay until at least mid- cultural pursuits, oned in the millions.” back when, but I’m pretty sure of what March, although an internal defense as a more reliable Dennett thought the mounds were Daniel Dennett would say about it. department email obtained by the local Jim means of support” very old because large trees grew on Fox 5 news station contemplates them Bradshaw than running a them “as though their origin dates back A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s col- remaining much longer. Columnist country newspaper. far beyond the origin of the trees.” Trav- umns, Cajuns and Other Characters, In the email, a defense offi cial says He wrote a series eling through the pine forest between is now available from Pelican Publish- it’s necessary to ascertain how many Na- of letters describing the Calcasieu and Sabine rivers, he ing. You can contact him at jimbrad- tional Guard troops “we can sustain for his trip across south Louisiana, and found “great numbers of mounds sim- [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, an extended period -- at least through in two of them described thousands of ilar to those noticed in the prairies” and Washington LA 70589. Fall 2021 -- and understand additional mysterious mounds found on the south thought that “from their appearance options for providing DoD support, to in- Louisiana prairies and in our pine for- they must have been here long before clude use of reserve personnel, as well as ests. They range from about 30 to 50 the present forest commenced grow- active component.” feet in diameter and three to seven feet ing.” The Rayne It’s not clear why the National Guard tall, and are known to scientists as Dennett was apparently aware of can’t, having patrolled D.C. during Mima or pimple mounds. theories that ascribed their origin to Acadian-Tribune Biden’s inauguration and Trump’s sec- Dennett speculated they were “the natural causes such as glaciers bur- The Oldest Weekly in Acadia Parish ond impeachment without incident, de- work of aborigines,” but that has nev- rowing underground during the Ice Dedicated to the Memory of Myrta Fair Craig, Publisher 1924-1994 clare victory and go home. er been proven. Theories abound, but Age, or wind-blown soil being caught Then, there is the 7-foot-high ra- geologists and soil scientists are still by clumps of prairie grass and gradu- OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR CITY OF RAYNE zor-wire fence erected around the U.S. arguing about how the mounds might ally enlarging, but he would have none Capitol that lends a Berlin Wall touch have been created. of that. Lisa Soileaux Published weekly every Managing Editor Thursday by Louisiana to a building that stands for self-govern- “As we advanced westward … from “That they be the work of the aborig- ment and heretofore has been amazingly State Newspapers, Inc., Vermilionville to the Calcasieu [River],” ines of this country I have no doubt,” at 108 North Adams open. Josie Henry Dennett wrote, “the prairie became Dennett wrote. “That nature formed Advertising Sales Avenue. The fence is ugly in all senses. It inev- more thickly dusted with them, and them to me appears perfectly absurd.” Entered in the Post Office itably brings to mind war zones and dic- E. G. Hilgard, one of the leading soil Becky LaFleur in Rayne, Louisiana, for transmission through the tatorships. It speaks of a profound dis- scientists of his day, dug into mounds Classifieds/ Bookkeeper mail as a Periodical under trust between the government and the The First Amendment on the Opelousas and Calcasieu prai- governed. It disrupts a charming neigh- the Act of Congress, ries in the early 1900s and also thought March 3, 1976. Second borhood. It, in short, sits very uneasily in Shantelle Congress shall make no law they were quite old. But he thought Breaux Class Postage paid at a democratic republic, or it should. they were made by ants, not aborigines. Graphic Designer Rayne, Louisiana 70578. The Capitol is one of the most recog- respecting an establishment of He said the way the mounds were nizable buildings in the world. Complet- religion, or prohibiting the free formed ruled out glacial or wind-blown CIRCULATION RATES ed in fi ts and starts over the decades exercise thereof; or abridging origins, and, according to an article Mail in Acadia Parish - $27.00 per year -- including the notable setback of get- written in 1906, “I therefore … consid- Mail out of Acadia Parish - $30.00 per year the freedom of speech; or of the Mail out of state - $32.00 per year ting burned by the British in 1814 -- it’s ered the ant-hill origin as the only rea- Single copy - $1.00 not technically an architectural wonder. press; or the right of the people sonable explanation.” Entered as a Periodical Postage Paid at Mail at Rayne, Louisiana 70578 - ISSN 1069-2398 The building’s grandeur ultimately de- peaceably to assemble, and to In more recent times, geologists and rives from what happens there, from the POSTMASTER: Send Form 3679 to The Rayne petition the Government for a archaeologists have come to think that Acadian-Tribune, 108 N. 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Thursday, February 25, 2021 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A Annual Mother-Daughter Breakfast Held Perret Center services LAFAYETTE - The Miles Perret Center would like all cancer patients in Acadiana to know that Miles Perret Cancer Services con- tinues to offer services during the ongoing coro- navirus pandemic re- strictions as announced by Sherry Hernandez with Miles Perret. Supplies and services remain available daily by calling or emailing the offi ce. For patient safety, a no-contact delivery pro- cess has been imple- MOST SENIOR IN ATTENDANCE - Regent mented. Charlene Reynolds, right, presented Henrietta For information call Didier with a gift in recognition of being the “most ADOPTED GRANDMOTHERS - Court Saint Leo #2168 held its annual Mother- (337) 984-1920 or visit senior” Catholic Daughter in attendance for the Daughter Saint Valentine’s Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 14, in the St. Leo IV Catholic milesperret.org. 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Page 6A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, February 25, 2021 2021 Acadia Parish Livestock Show champions listed CROWLEY - The Acadia Parish AOB Brahman Infl uence Heifer 2021 Annual Junior Livestock Show Grand Champion: Addyson Gautreaux and Sale was once again a success for AOB Non-Brahman Infl uence Heifer the parish’s youth. Grand Champion: Jackson Gautreaux The event was held Jan. 20-23, with Supreme Champion Breeding Bull: the Acadia Rice Arena marking the end Leah Thibodeaux of the three-day Junior Livestock Show Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer: with local 4-H and FFA members sell- Jack Vondenstein ing their market animals. Results of Acadia Parish Livestock BREEDING GOATS Show and Sale include: Commercial Doe Grand Champion: Vivian Daigle RABBITS Percentage Boer Doe Dutch Grand Champion: Vivian Daigle Best of Breed: Gideon Gorham Reserve Champion: Aubrie Theriot Best of Opposite: Allen Bertrand Purebred Boer Doe Holland Lop Grand Champion: Drake Hardy Best of Breed: Kierra Newman Nigerian Dwarf Best of Opposite: Gideon Gorham Grand Champion Buck: Aubrie Ther- Mini Lop iot Best of Breed: Patrick Aton Grand Champion Doe: Jackson Aton Best of Opposite: Patrick Aton Reserve Champion Doe: Aubrie Ther- Rex iot Best of Breed: Rose Gorham Nubian Mini Rex Champion Buck: Gideon Gorham Best of Breed: Karlee Hallum Champion Doe: Bridget Gorham Best of Opposite: Gideon Gorham Mytonics Netherland Dwarf SUPREME CHAMPION MARKET STEER - William Gautreaux, right, is the son of Champion Buck: Rose Gorham Best of Breed: Gideon Gorham Brandon and Lisa Gautreaux of Rayne. He is currently in the eighth grade at Rayne Supreme Breeding Doe: Vivian Daigle Best of Opposite: Bridget Gorham Catholic School. With Gautreaux is Michael Buckley, judge. (Photo Submitted) Percentage Boer Polish Supreme Champion Buck: Aubrie Best of Breed: Bridget Gorham Grand Champion: Reagan Redlich Gautreaux Theriot Nigerian Dwarf Best of Opposite: Dominic Dupre Reserve Champion Market Steer Lionhead BREEDING SWINE Non-Brahman Infl uence: Emily Zaun- MARKET GOATS Best of Breed: Kaitlyn Bertrand Gilt brecher Grand Champion Goat: Rylee Meyers Best of Opposite: Allen Bertrand Grand Champion: Hunter Miller Grand Champion Louisiana Bred Grand Champion LA Bred: Rylee My- Crème D’Argent Reserve Champion: William Robinson Market Steer Non-Brahman Infl u- ers Best of Breed: Bridget Gorham AOB ence: Addison Zaunbrecher Reserve Champion: Dustin Zaun- Best of Opposite: Grand Champion: Anne-Marie Schul- Supreme Champion Market Steer: brecher Best of Show: Patrick Aton tz William Gautreaux Reserve Champion LA Bred: Dustin Commercial Guilt Reserve Champion Market Steer: Em- Zaunbrecher POULTRY Grand Champion: Colt Schultz ily Zaunbrecher Broilers Reserve Champion: Greta Manuel SHOWMANSHIP Champion Pen of Pullets: Gavin Bou- Grand Champion LA Bred Commer- COMMERCIAL HEIFERS Beef dreaux cial Gilt: Colt Schultz Non-Brahman Infl uence Overall Senior Champion: Leah Thi- Champion Pen of Cockerels: Kayden Reserve Champion LA Bred Commer- Grand Champion: Andrew Habetz bodeaux Roger cial Gilt: Greta Manuel Reserve Champion: Aubrie Theriot Overall Senior Reserve Champion: Champion Broiler Pen: Kayden Roger Supreme Champion Gilt: Colt Schultz Brahman Infl uence Shannon Carrier Bantams Grand Champion: Addyson Gautreaux Overall Intermediate Champion: Coo- -Old English Games MARKET SWINE Reserve Champion: John Schultz per Broussard Best of Breed: Ava LaGrange Light Weight Supreme Champion Commercial Heif- Overall Intermediate Reserve Champi- Best of Opposite: Ava LaGrange Grand Champion: Patrick Schultz er: Addison Gautreaux on: Gretta Forestier - White Plymouth Rock Reserve Champion: Winston Frey Reserve Champion Commercial Heif- Overall Junior Champion: Elliot Dore Best of Breed: Bethany Pousson Grand Champion LA Bred: Patrick er: Andrew Habetz Overall Junior Reserve Champion: Best of Opposite: Bethany Pousson Schultz Nathan Forestier - White Wyandottes Reserve Champion LA Bred: Winston BEEF Dairy Best of Breed: Adam Pousson Frey Beefmaster Bull Champion: Wyatt Robinson Best of Opposite: Bethany Pousson Medium Weight Grand Champion: Elliot Dore Reserve Champion: McKayla Corder - White Serama Grand Champion: Winston Frey Reserve Champion: Jaci Latiolais Swine: Best of Breed: Bridget Gorham Reserve Champion: Greta Manuel Beefmaster Heifer Champion Senior Showman: Hunter Best of Bantam: Adam Pousson Grand Champion LA Bred: Winston Grand Champion: Elliot Dore Miller Best of Opposite Bantam: Betha- Frey Reserve Champion: Camille Dore Reserve Champion Senior Showman: ny Pousson—White Plymouth Rock Reserve Champion LA Bred: Greta Braford Heifer Greta Manuel Cockerel Manuel Grand Champion: Alexis Fontenot Champion Intermediate Showman: BEST OF SHOW: Adam Pousson— Heavy Weight Braford Base Heifer Patrick Schultz White Wyandotte Pullet Grand Champion: Patrick Schultz Grand Champion: Grady Faulk Reserve Champion Showman: Maggie Reserve Champion: Isaac Manuel Grey Brahman Bull Hebert MARKET LAMBS Grand Champion/ Grand Champion Grand Champion: Leah Thibodeaux Champion Junior Showman: Colt Light Weight LA Bred: Patrick Schultz Reserve Champion: Cooper Broussard Schultz Grand Champion: Emily Manuel Reserve Champion/Reserve Champi- Grey Brahman Heifer Reserve Champion Junior Showman: Reserve Champion: Halle Cart on LA Bred: Isaac Manuel Grand Champion: Leah Thibodeaux Camri Primeaux Grand Champion LA Bred: Emily Reserve Champion: Mary Broussard Sheep Manuel OVERALL MARKET Brangus Bull Overall Senior: Emily Zaunbrecher Reserve Champion LA Bred: Halle SWINE CHAMPIONS Grand Champion: William Gautreaux Reserve Senior Showman: Laura-Kate Cart Grand Champion Hog: Winston Frey Reserve Grand Champion: Addyson Manuel Medium Weight Reserve Champion Hog: Greta Man- Gautreaux Grand Intermediate: Sloane Cart Grand Champion: Laura-Kate Manuel uel Brangus Heifer Reserve Champion Intermediate: Reserve Champion: Sloane Cart Grand Champion LA Bred Hog: Win- Grand Champion: Addyson Gautreaux Owen Cart Grand Champion LA Bred: Sloane ston Frey Red Brahman Bull Overall Junior: Halle Cart Cart Reserve Champion LA Bred Hog: Grand Champion: Leah Thibodeaux Reserve Junior Showman: Elliot Dore Reserve Champion LA Bred: Zoie Greta Manuel Reserve Champion: Shannon Carriere Goat Zaunbrecher Red Brahman Heifer Overall Goat Showmanship Champi- Heavy Weight DAIRY Grand Champion: Jack Vondenstein on: Vivian Daigle Grand Champion: Laura-Kate Manuel Jersey Reserve Champion: Nathan Forestier Reserve Champion: Dustin Zaun- Reserve Champion: Claire Scheufens Grand Champion: Kelsey Corder Hereford Heifer: brecher Grand Champion LA Bred: Zoie Zaun- Reserve Champion: Kelsey Corder Grand Champion: Andrew Habetz Poultry brecher AOB Reserve Champion: Andrew Habetz Broiler Poultry Grand Champion Reserve Champion LA Bred: Lilly Sonnier Grand Champion: McKayla Corder Grand Champion LA Bred: Andrew Showman: Braiden Burnette Reserve Champion: Wyatt Robinson Habetz Broiler Poultry Reserve Champion OVERALL MARKET Commercial Dairy Heifer Simbrah Bull Showman: Taj Richard LAMB CHAMPIONS Grand Champion: Jackson Gautreaux Grand Champion: Keagan Valdetero Rabbit: Grand Champion Market Lamb: Reserve Champion: McKayla Corder Reserve Champion: Keagan Valdetero Grand Champion Rabbit Showman: Laura-Kate Manuel Supreme Champion Dairy Cow: McK- Simbrah Heifer Patrick Aton Reserve Champion Market Lamb: ayla Corder Grand Champion: Gracie Hensgens Reserve Champion Rabbit Showman: Laura-Kate Manuel Reserve Champion: Nathan Forestier Bridget Gorham Grand Champion LA Bred Market STEERS Simmental Bull Lamb: Sloane Cart Grand Champion Market Steer Brah- Grand Champion: Vince Green Special thanks are expressed to all Reserve Champion LA Bred Market man Infl uence: Jacob Broussard Simmental Heifer participants, guests and buyers, for Lamb: Emily Manuel Reserve Champion Market Steer Grand Champion: Elliot Dore their dedication and purchases, along Brahman Infl uence: Mary Broussard AOB Brahman Infl uence Bull with best wishes to winners who ad- BREEDING SHEEP Grand Champion Market Steer Grand Champion: Vince Greene vanced. 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Thursday, February 25, 2021 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 7A

Honor Roll

As announced by principal Donna Duhon, stu- dents who have attained principal’s list and hon- or roll status for the second nine weeks at South Rayne Elementary during the 2020-2021 school year include:

Principal’s List 4th grade - Charli Joe, Jacob Senegal, Rylee Cormier, Malcolm Guilbeau, Rileigh Brock, Kaiden Navarre, Alexis Turner, Jozlyn Romero. 5th grade - Mallorie Comeaux, Kylen Domingue, Kayleigh Ray.

Honor Roll 4th gared - Olivia Granger, Terrance Roberts, Mia Meche, Georgedeen Estrada, Savannah Du- puis, Keiland Gabriel, Jordin Marshall, Jackson Plaisance, Mairyn Vega, Ki’mani White, Addisyn Trahan, Jalaina Istre, Grahm Waller. 5th grade - Peyton Credeur, Malaya Grego- ry, Giselle Mendoza, Morris Sinegal, Janie Thibo- deaux, Mi’warriona Delco, Bella Frugé, Tristan George, Jacob Hoffpauir, Jaiden Mouton, Lucian Simon, Jaslyn Babineaux, Karson Conrad, A’lyr- FR. BRENT SMITH HONORED DURING PRESENTATIONS - Each class of Rayne Catholic Elementary pre- ic Domingue, Lionel Francis, Carter Hicks, Tierra sented Fr. Brent Smith, school chancellor, with thank you cards during the 2021 Catholic Schools Week Mass Ozone, Braylen Penn, Chloe White, Braden Doua, held Friday, Feb. 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The mass completed a full week of Catholic Schools Week David Hoffpauir, Mario Redondo, Armani Washing- activities and events. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) ton, Elizabeth Avalos, Riley Lagrange. Sheriff’s Scholarship applications being accepted Sheriff K.P. Gibson has awarded to one graduating ents will receive the Acadia permanent resident of Aca- only be paid for attendance announced that the Loui- high school student in Aca- Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce Schol- dia Parish; at institutions of higher siana Sheriffs’ Scholarship dia Parish. There shall be no arship. 2. Scholarships must be learning within the state. Program is currently under- restrictions on any applicant Each high school in Aca- utilized in an institution of All questions can be di- way. by reason of age, race, creed, dia Parish will have one higher learning within the rected to the Director of The Louisiana Sheriffs’ color, sex or national origin. scholarship recipient. state of Louisiana; Human Resources with the Scholarship Program will In addition, Gibson will There are no restrictions 3. The student plans to be Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Of- award scholarships pro- award a scholarship of on the purpose for which enrolled as a full-time, un- fi ce, Kim N. Miller, at 788- viding assistance to wor- $500 to one graduating high scholarships are spent. The dergraduate student. 8793, or by email at kim. thy Louisiana students in school senior from each of scholarship is not a loan and Completed applications [email protected](link sends furthering their education the other six high schools in will be awarded as a gift to must be submitted to the e-mail). and training with resources Acadia Parish. Thus there defray the rising cost of tui- Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce Completed Applications made available through the will be seven scholarships tion and related expenses in on or before Monday, April can be emailed or mailed to: Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary awarded: one high school re- higher education. 1. Further, applicants must Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Membership Program. cipient will receive the Lou- The only limitations for be eligible for admission to Offi ce, Attn: Kim N. Miller, A Scholarship of $500 isiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship applying are: the school indicated on the 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crow- from the Program will be and six high school recipi- 1. Applicant must be a application. The award will ley, LA 70526.

5TH GRADE STUDENT OF THE YEAR - Caroline Prevost, center, is joined by Fr. 8TH GRADE STUDENT OF THE YEAR - Chloe Guidry, center, is joined by Fr. Brent Brent Smith and principal Alicia Ardoin as she was presented the 5th Grade Student Smith and principal Alicia Ardoin as she was presented the 8th Grade Student of of the Year plaque for the 2020-2021 school year. The presentation was made during the Year plaque for the 2020-2021 school year. The presentation was made during the 2021 Catholic Schools Week Mass. Caroline is the daughter of Jenny and Terral the 2021 Catholic Schools Week Mass. Chloe is the daughter of Denise and David Prevost. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Guidry. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) UL students create videos to teach children about science The University of the traveling exhibit last The School of Geosci- about science beneath the ocean fl oor. The ves- namis, deep sea fossils, Louisiana at Lafayette’s year for a scheduled six- ences is in the process the ocean’s fl oor via the sel collects samples of and processes employed Dr. Jennifer Hargrave is week stay after stopovers of trying to coordinate videos. the Earth’s core for geo- to conduct research be- coordinating a project at James Madison, Penn a full, six-week run for Video content – like logical studies as part of neath the sea fl oor. to help elementary stu- State and Rutgers uni- “In Search of Earth’s Se- the exhibit – is based the NSF-funded Interna- In the fi rst video, grad- dents learn about sub- versities. crets” once the exhibit on research conduct- tional Ocean Discovery uate teaching assistant jects such as tsunamis, UL Lafayette’s turn to is able to start moving ed aboard the “JOIDES Program. Gail Choisser explains the Earth’s core and host the exhibit, howev- again. In the meantime, Resolution,” a 470-foot The videos explore how scientists drill into deep sea fossils. er, coincided with state elementary students long research ship ca- topics such as earth- the ocean fl oor with nar- Hargrave is an in- and national bans on and teachers can learn pable of drilling beneath quakes that spawn tsu- row, hollow tubes. structor in UL Lafayette’s large gatherings to help School of Geosciences reduce the spread of and associate curator of COVID-19. As a result, 260 GUILLORY DRIVE, CROWLEY 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $279,999 the University’s Geolo- its assortment of ki- 1225 CROWLEY RAYNE HIGHWAY, CROWLEY gy Museum. The school osks, large screens that 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. $145,000 is posting weekly videos broadcast educational 504 E 2ND STREET, CROWLEY 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $175,000 to its YouTube channel videos, and interactive 811 S POLK STREET, RAYNE 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $162,000 that are narrated by geo- science-related activities science students. currently sit unexplored We Cancel TIMESHARES for You 808 S CUNNINGHAM STREET, RAYNE The fi ve short videos in the University’s Geol- 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. $129,500 are “intended to provide ogy Museum. The exhib- Every year 150,000 people reach 236 PIONEER LANE, RAYNE 4 bedroom, 2 baths. $350,000 a springboard for in- it’s infl atable “pop-up” 318 BUNKER HILL ROAD, RAYNE 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $94,500 struction in elementary ship that can be trans- out to us for help getting rid of their classrooms, and inspire ported to large public timeshare. In 2019, we relieved over careers in science, tech- events is also moored $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and 2595 HERITAGE ROAD, RAYNE 2.32 acres. $38,000 nology, engineering and there during the pan- maintenance fees. We can help. math - or STEM - fi elds,” demic. COMMERCIAL BLDG 102 1ST STREET, DUSON for lease. she explained. The museum’s $3,300 Hargrave is hope- 4,500-square feet of Get your free information kit Lake Cove Subdivision Large lots. Public water. Near Roberts ful the videos will also exhibit and research and see if you qualify: Cove, 6 acre stocked pond. Several lots from $28,700 serve as previews to a space holds UL Lafay- larger attraction – the ette’s collection of fossils, 1RUWK$GDPV‡5D\QH “In Search of Earth’s minerals and rocks. It 855-565-2584 Secrets” exhibit funded is housed inside the La- 334-3235 Marianne Dupuis ‡ Scott Dupuis by the National Science fayette Science Museum Jason Gossen ‡ Brandon Stutes Amy Gossen Foundation. The School downtown. Both muse- Fred Gossen, Broker of Geosciences landed ums remain closed. WWW.ALCREALESTATE.COM SEE MORE LISTINGS AND PHOTOS AT

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Page 8A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, February 25, 2021 Wolves in state playoffs; game halted for Lady Wolves BY LISA SOILEAUX season playing in a pan- Managing Editor demic as we faced some challenges this year that RAYNE - As the we would not normally Rayne High basketball face. But, we are grate- team closed out their ful to have been able to regular season Friday, play and complete the the Wolves fell to Wash- season. ington-Marion, 81-47. “As far as the playoffs, But, Rayne High was we are going into it with able to pull out a No. 31 a clean slate and looking power ranking to ad- to take it one game at a vance to state playoff ac- time and come out victo- tion. rious, no matter who we The Wolves are slated are facing and represent to meet No. 2-ranked El- the city of Rayne in a eanor McMain of the New positive way.” Orleans today (Thurs- In Friday’s loss, the day, Feb. 25) at Eleanor Indians took a 22-point McMain. fi rst quarter and kept a “First of all,” stated lead for the district win fi rst-year head coach over the Wolves. Donovan Morris, “the Leading the Rayne Rayne High basketball scoring was Lance Smith program would just like with 18 points, followed to thank the city and by Tayshaun Colomb Rayne community for all netting nine, Darius Cole RAYNE HIGH WOLVES BASKETBALL TEAM - Members of the 2020-2021 Wolves Basketball Team rep- of its continued support with eight, Rico Price had resenting Rayne High School are, front row, from left, Lance Smith, DJ Cormier, Tayshsun “Goose” Kolomb, throughout this season.” six, four by Freeman and Mark Sinegal, Paul Guillory; back row, Greyson Manecke, Roderick Freeman II, Ja’Quantay William, Desmond Morris continued, “It a bucket by Cormier. Mouton, Jyrius Cole, Rico Price and J’sia Eaglin. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) has been a challenging In their scheduled makeup game against Eunice, Mother Mature’s freeze last week forced the game to be cancelled once again, forcing the game to remain open for the season. LADY WOLVES Due to icy road condi- tions and Rayne injuries causing a limited num- ber of players, the Lady Wolves’ fi rst round play- off game was forfeited. The No. 30-ranked Lady Wolves was sched- uled to travel to Mon- roe on Friday, Feb. 19, where they were to face Neville High School, who entered the playoffs in the number three posi- tion. The Lady Wolves fi n- ished district play with a 2-6 tally. RAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021 WRESTLING TEAM - Members of the 2020-2021 Rayne High School Wrestling Team readying for Lady Wolves’ fi rst- the LHSAA State Tournament on Feb. 26-27 at the Baton Rouge River Center are, first row, from left, James Blake, Joseph George, Blaze year head coach Dannie Cormier, Kaydon Trahan, Devin Roberts, Daylon Dugas, Jakari Gibson; second row, Robert Breaux, Garrett Louviere, Dax Constantin, Adrien Harmon noted, “All the Richard, Kayden Carrier, Grayson Jones, Gavin Guidry, Coach Shelby Thibodeaux; standing front row, David George, Jaylen Harmon, TreVon girls wanted to accom- Williams, Shane Murray, Jason Mire, Ryder Hailey, Dayden Simon; standing back row, Coach Pappy Manuel, Coach Jacob Molbert, Coach plish this year was to Trevor Carriere, Coach Spencer Stelly, Coach Cody Manuel and Coach Tyler Carriere. Absent from photo are Jakarion Fontenot, TyQuan make the playoffs and Scott, Daylan Granger, Brody Barras, Sean Dorsett. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry) we did exactly that.” ND teams begin golf season CROWLEY - The No- had a 39 and Francis coin scored a 70. tre Dame Pios and Lady posted a score of 40. Notre Dame will be in Pios began their season Delhomme shot a 46. action again on Thurs- on the links two weeks Once again, the Lady day at Bayou Bend in a ago and the outlook Pios were uncontested. match against South- is promising for both Zaunbrecher carded side, AES and Hatha- squads. a round of 69 and Au- way. In their opening match at Farm d’Al- lie in Carencro, the Pios carded a 167 to edge out Teurlings’ golf team, which shot a 176. Thomas Gattle was the leader for the Pios with a nine-hole round of 42. Joseph Landry fol- lowed with a 43 and Joshua Faulk had a 44. Owen Delhomme rounded out the group with a score of 54. Blake Francis also competed for the Pios and carded a round of 58. Teurlings’ Coo- per Ware shot the low round of the day with a score of 39. 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Thursday, February 25, 2021 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 9A Lot 13, Block 1 Plan of Rayne “That fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of the hardware store.” –– Barbed Wire Les Cuisses de Grenoilles Frog Legs An Over-View of the Frog Industry in Rayne Pucheu Weil Baer Babineaux Chatelain “Les ouaouarons sont un cadeau de la Bon Dieu” Anonymous Cajun Frog Catcher

By SIDNEY STUTES drifter from his home in Cade to describe the cause of the back yards, along the narrow Special to the Tribune to Mermentau, befriended problem. and dirt lane known as Dev- by Southern Pacifi c agent There was an accusa- il’s Alley (currently renamed In late 1929, French im- Lawrence “T-Pop” Walthers, tion by the elder Briggs that Gabriel’s Alley) migrant Louis Baer, husband learned Morse Code, and got the former Southern Pacifi c And – Louis and Lionel of Jeanne Caillouet Baer and appointed Southern Pacifi c agent and telegrapher had would motor together one day father of fi ve children – Mir- agent in Rayne. “shorted” some of the frog to Mermentau to “draw letters iam, Margaret Ann, Patricia, From that position Lionel shipments to his favor, the of the alphabet” on a piece of Yvonne, and Bernard – de- Babineaux fi rst observed the result being that Mr. Law- paper so that a talented, but cided to partner with one shipping of the Acadia Frog rence Briggs withdrew from illiterate artist there could Lawrence “L. W.” Briggs in Company, then joined the the company in disgust. paint their business sign, $500 shares to form the Aca- business as the third partner. It was left to the Tribune to “Louisiana Frog Company dia Frog Company in Mer- But early in 1933, the explain what happened next, - The Largest Frog Shippers mentau “with the blessing” of three-way partnership fell “The Acadia Frog Company of in the World - Pho. 96, his mentor in Rayne, Jacques into dispute. Mermentau has discontinued Rayne, Louisiana,” only to Weil. At age 90 in 2011, George its operation in that city and have to it “amended”, in after- At fi rst, the two owners Briggs (long associated with has moved its headquarters thought, by two extra words, offered a third share to Mr. the Gossen Funeral home), to Rayne, where owners Lou- inserting “One of” to that Edmond Weil, brother of son of Mr. Lawrence “L.W.” is Baer and Lionel Babineaux claim. Jacques, but Edmond de- Briggs, the moss ginner and say they intend to buy frogs, The sign – now an icon clined. partner in the Acadia Frog furs, and anything else they of the frog industry – was In time, that third partner Company with Louis Baer can dispose of on the market. placed “at a slight angle” at turned out to be one Lionel and Lionel Babineaux, sat “These two co-owners state the corner of 700 S. Adams, Babineaux, the vagabond in an interview in Jennings that they have made a success where the whole of Block L Young David “Pete” in their line and are anxious was now the center of oper- Babineaux, Jr. joined to bring their effort to Rayne ations of the Louisiana Frog his brother Lionel at the which means home to them Company in 1933. Louisiana Frog Company, and a better place to conduct No one came forward to to become the near-unpar- their business endeavors. challenger their claim of be- alleled frog buyer in SW “They also have in their ing the “largest shippers,” Louisiana. employ at this time one of perhaps, because it would Rayne’s most prominent frog have been impossible “to top” and produce buyers Leon what was happening at the Alley might result in a good Meche, who has had much Louisiana Frog Company in “frog-top mulligan stew,” experience at various simi- Rayne. (Piggly-Wiggly) such was the impact and gen- lar concerns (Jacques Weil). Movie stars came off High- erosity of the Louisiana Frog David “Pete” Babineaux Jr., way 90 to “see what bullfrogs Company at the time. Lionel’s younger brother, will looked like, “as did Acade- The success of the frog also be a buyer for the com- my Award winner Bette Da- company would draw to pany. vis, with her young son, on Rayne two more Babineauxs “The directors of the con- a cross-country trip. The fa- – Desire and David “Pete” cern state that they intend to mous actress also bought a Babineaux, Jr., to join broth- employ local men when need- bag of pecans that day. er Lionel in the business. ed.” At Rayne Station, in the In time, Pete would become As previously noted, Lionel middle of the depression, the near-unparalleled buy- Babineaux had purchased Southern Pacifi c hired extra er of frogs a “in 3:00 A. M. the SE corner of Block L of workers seasonally to han- runs” through SW Louisiana the old St. Charles (Jesuit Fa- dle the volume of ice-topped to pick up the “peat sacks” ther Joseph Anthonioz) prop- casks of frog legs being of live bullfrogs left hanging erty, next door and south of shipped to ever-expanding on fence posts by farm boys the Louis Baer home site at markets across the country. who had hunted through the 702 S. Adams. The two own- In a “hard economy,” Lou- night. ers were neighbors and Lio- is Baer and Lionel Babin- At “The Pen,” Desire Babin- nel had married Lucy Cary of eaux had found a “niche” eaux kept track of all the frog Mermentau. seemingly unaffected by the catchers and the number of For some eleven months, the Babineaux and Baer inter- Louis and Lionel con- surrounding turmoil of bank frogs each put in their peat ests in the Louisiana Frog Company “separated,” The structed what became known closures and vast unemploy- sacks. So, with each morning Babineaux brothers continued operations on Block L as as “The Pen,” for the process- ment. And – at the 700 cor- “pick-up,” Pete would also the Rayne Frog Company on the same block. ing of frogs, hides, etc in their ner of S. Adams in Rayne, the leave a “pouch with payment” Louisiana Frog Company was for the previous night’s catch. hiring to keep up with the de- It was all a matter of trust, mands of the business. and it worked well. Still – At the same time, all of this the Louisiana Frog Company meant so much more to the was a work-intensive place, Rayne community at large. In a perfect setting for a clash describing the impact of the of strong wills, of which the frog industry in business in Babineaux brothers soon be- the 1930’s, one senior citizen came noted. asserted, “Imagine what frog- And, so – for a period of ging meant to the poor farmers eleven months (November, around Rayne.” 1938-October, 1939), the With commodity prices so Baer and Babineaux interests fl attened that some tenants in the Louisiana Frog Compa- left their cotton crops un- ny “separated.” The Babin- picked in the fi elds, the frog eaux brothers continued op- became, for many, one of the eration on their side of Block few sources of “real money” L, calling their business the they ever saw. It was no won- “Rayne Frog Company”. der that one local had earli- Louis Baer held on to the er expressed the feeling that “Louisiana Frog Company” frogs were a gift from God! name -- and sign, for a sum In town – along Devil’s Al- paid to Lionel. ley, housewives and children For nearly a year, then, lined up with pans and syr- Rayne actually had three up buckets, as in the soup frog companies, as Monsieur lines of New York, to receive Jacques rebounded from his their daily dole of “frog tops,” fi nancial troubles, “Still in the market for frogs!” Block L of the old St Charles property was the headquarters of the Louisiana Frog the aroma of “frog sauce pi- quantes” wafting over the But – being next-door Company by 1933. Lionel Babineaux lived on the SE corner, next door to the Louis Baer community almost daily. neighbors, Louis Baer and home at 702 S. Adams. Through the years, the offices and pen of the company were built Even the hobos of the era the Babineauxs were most in their back yards along Devil’s Alley. Notice the former location of LeBlanc’s Service soon learned that a short in competition, which was Station, Bihm’s Feed Store, Joe Privat’s fruit stand and Billups Service Station on S. walk from the tracks to Devil’s Adams. See PLAN, Page 10A

Page 10A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, February 25, 2021 PLAN From Page 9A eventually recognized as un- “In the event of the death Company would prosper be- Jeanne Caillouet Baer, by for his observable hard work, rewarding to both businesses. of either of the partners, yond all previous highs, to mid-1938, had a progeny of but also worshiped for the The two enterprises “re-joined” this partnership shall not the point that it briefl y hired 11 children, a large num- attention he always seemed on October 12, 1939 under be dissolved, but continue “local Cajun women” to cook ber, but no record in an era to fi nd for them – long car the original Louisiana Frog under the same fi rm name their recipe of “Kajun Sauce of large families. Married in rides in early evenings, “pock- Company name, this time by the survivors and the Piquante,” which was canned 1919, Jeanne and Louis had et sweets” at bedtime, and with specifi c legal arrange- interest of the deceased and marketed from Rayne. four daughters – Miriam, Mar- that memorable jaunt to the ments and a 25 year contract partner shall be acquired From these halcyon days of garet Ann, Patricia, Yvonne – Rice Festival in Crowley, with agreement. by the survivors in the pro- “frogging,” the community of before having a son Bernard, all 11 siblings, laughing and With a new capitalization portion of their interest in Rayne would begin to assert and 6 more children had been screaming, while hanging out of $15,000, the fi rm would di- the partnership . . . . It is itself as “The Frog Capital of delivered by Dr. Joseph Clyde of the family-decorated car in vide shares into thirds – Louis also agreed that this article the World.” Bruner at 702 S. Adams in the parade, which won “First ($5,000), Lionel ($5,000), and shall be obligatory, that is, From Pucheu to Weil to the years between 1929 and Prize,” while the world-famous Desire and Pete (each $2,500). the surviving partners shall Baer and Babineaux, the in- 1939 – JoAnn, Philip, Max, Budweiser Clydesdale horses And the new partnership be obligated to buy, and the dustry had been nurtured well Sigmund, Louis Henry, Jr. (“L. from St. Louis pranced – “at agreement ended in what was heirs of the estate of the de- beyond the quaintness that H.”.), and Kay. a safe distance” behind the to be a fateful decision, should ceased partner shall be obli- characterized its beginnings And – all were “cut from Baer entourage. any partner die before the ter- gated to sell.” in 1887 in Rayne. the same cloth,” each a As indelible as those early mination of the contract. The new Louisiana Frog In family life, Louis and “talker,” with endless curios- memories were, they would be ity and all imbued with “love fated to “suffi ce for a lifetime.” of their father,” so respected NEXT: Tragedy.

Painted by an artist in Mermentau, the iconic Louisiana Frog Company sign was amended to add “One Of” to its In 1933, Louis Baer and Lionel Babieaux, partners in the Louisiana Frog Company, con- claim of being the largest shipper of frogs in the world. The structed “The Pen” in their back yards to process frogs along Devil’s Alley in Rayne. sign is now stored in the Bernard-Bertrand House on the Notice the water cistern at the rear of the Baer house Boulevard.

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PUBLIC NOTICE E. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for all purposes incidental thereto, and shall the District be further ---- satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds. authorized to fund the proceeds of said parcel fee into bonds to 1.3 EXAMINATION OF SITE pay the costs of capital improvements, said bonds to be issued A. The site is available for examination by Bidders and Sub-bidders from time to time in the manner provided by law, including, but SECTION 00 11 13 at any time during working hours. not limited to, Section 1505 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS B. The Bidders and Sub-bidders shall notify the Architect and the Statutes of 1950, as amended? Owner prior to visiting the site for coordination of Owner’s op- 1.1 GENERAL eration. A. The Owner of this Project is: 1.4 PRE-BID CONFERENCE The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the follow- The Housing Authority of Rayne, Louisiana A. A Pre-Bid conference will be scheduled by addendum. ing precincts, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight 1011 The Boulevard o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: Rayne, Louisiana 70578 Date: February 25, 2021 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF RAYNE B. The Architect for this Project is: Date: March 4, 2021 LOUISIANA PRECINCTS Don J. O’Rourke and Associates, Ltd., 01-01(PART) A Professional Corporation 01-08(PART) 103 Exchange Place, Ste. 202 ______02-01(PART) Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 Jill White, Executive Director C. Contractors are invited to submit a bid for the construction of The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated Modernization of Housing 2019 CFP Concrete Pavement at as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commission- Site 4 for the Housing Authority of Rayne, Louisiana. Bids shall Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on ers-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons desig- be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. Thursday, February 25, 2021 and March 4, 2021. nated according to law. 37:2150-2163 for the Classifi cation of General Contractor. Each ______bona fi de bidder is required to comply with provisions and re- The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of quirements of LA R.S.38: 2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be with- State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of drawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except PUBLIC NOTICE similar elections is $8,000. under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214 or without the consent ---- of the Housing Authority. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable D. The Work for this project is generally described in paragraph “C”. provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised E. Bids shall be a Stipulated Sum basis as per the original NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, documents. and the offi cers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of F. The Owner will receive sealed bids at the Central Offi ce of the Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Com- Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated Housing Authority until 1:00 PM, CDST, March 22, 2021. missioners of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Lou- in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Gov- G. Bidders are required to submit all documents indicated in isiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Fire Pro- erning Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Document 00 43 93 Bid Submittal Checklist. tection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Mire Volunteer Fire Station, H. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after January 11, 2021, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held 6071 Grand Prairie Hwy., Rayne, Louisiana, on MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021, at the time set for submittal. within the District on SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021, and that at the said election SIX-THIRTY O’CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public I. The Owner requires the Architect to issue Substantial there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualifi ed and entitled session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of Completion of the Work on or before 180 calendar days after to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Loui- the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at the Notice to Proceed. Thereafter, liquidated damages will be siana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit: said special election and voting machines will be used. charged. J. A Bid Security (a certifi ed check or bank draft made payable to PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2 THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Rayne, Louisiana, on this, the 11th day of the Housing Authority, U. S. Government Bonds, or satisfactory (PARCEL FEE RENEWAL) January, 2021. Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable Sureties) in the amount of 5% of the highest possible bid amount is required. Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of K. Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevoca- Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy and collect annually for ATTEST: /s/ Jackie Prejean bility for a period of 30 days after submittal. a period of twelve (12) years, beginning with the year 2022, a fee Chairman L. Submit bids on the Bid Form provided. of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground M. Refer to Document 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders for additional or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, /s/ Charles Terro information. a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure’s Secretary N. Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment op- being occupied or unoccupied (an estimated $96,100 reasonably portunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the service wages set forth in the specifi cations under the Davis-Bacon Act, charge for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring facilities Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on February 11, February 18, must be paid on this project. and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for February 25 and March 4, 2021. O. The Housing Authority of the reserves the right to reject any or all fi re protection purposes and all purposes incidental thereto, and ______bids for just cause. shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of said P. Bidders should be aware that the project is funded by Capital parcel fee into bonds to pay the costs of capital improvements, Fund Program of the Department of Housing & Urban Develop- said bonds to be issued from time to time in the manner provided PUBLIC NOTICE ment of the Government of the United States. by law, including, but not limited to, Section 1505 of Title 40 of the ---- 1.2 BIDDING DOCUMENTS Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended? A. Bidders may obtain 1 set of Bidding Documents from the offi ce of the Architect at 103 Exchange Place, Ste. 202, Lafayette, Louisi- PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ana, 70503 upon payment of a refundable deposit of $30.00. A (PARCEL FEE) postage fee of $10.00 (not refundable) will be charged for each THE CITY OF RAYNE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND TAKE COM- set of documents requested to be mailed. Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State MENTS CONCERNING THE 5-YEAR PHA PLAN/ANNUAL PHA PLAN FOR B. Bidders desiring more than 1 set of Bidding Documents may of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and collect annually for a period THE SECTION 8 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE RENTAL HOUSING CHOICE obtain additional bid sets from the Architect at market price. Par- of twelve (12) years, beginning with the year 2021, a fee of Twen- VOUCHER PROGRAM ON APRIL 13, 2021 AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL tial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. ty-Five Dollars ($25.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground CHAMBERS LOCATED IN CITY HALL AT 801 THE BOULEVARD, RAYNE, LA. C. Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Bidding Documents from the or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, General Contractor or at market price for reproduction through a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure’s THE DRAFT PLAN WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UP UNTIL the offi ce of the Architect. being occupied or unoccupied (an estimated $48,050 reasonably THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE. D. Bidding Documents are available, for review only, at the Central expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the service Offi ce of the Housing Authority of Rayne, Louisiana, 1011 The charge for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, construct- Boulevard, Rayne, Louisiana. 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Page 12A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, February 25, 2021 Acadia Parish Sheriff’s offi ce make numerous drug arrests CROWLEY - As the Aca- sion of alprazolam, possession nalia, taking contraband to/ possession of suboxone. presence of CDS. dia Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce In of suboxone strip, illegal carry from penal facility, posses- Jabrison Lewis, 30, of Travis Reed, 41, of Crow- their continued efforts to rid of weapon penalty, possession sion of CDS in drug free zone. Jeanerette: possession of tra- ley: distribution of metham- Acadia Parish of illegal drug of CDS in drug free zone. Bryan Leger, 46, of madol, possession of legend phetamine, possession of activities, the Acadia Parish Trevor Duhon, 23, of Rayne: possession with the drug without prescription, CDS in drug free zone, distri- Sheriff’s Offi ce announced 13 Rayne: possession with the intent to distribute metham- possession of ecstasy, misd bution of heroin, possession recent arrests made of indi- intent to distributeclonzepan. phetamine, possession with possession of synthetic mar- of CDS in drug free zone. viduals concerning drug sales Kenneth Francis, 58, the intent to distribute bu- ijuana. Phillip Richard, 43, of and possession. of Church Point: possession prenorphine hydrocloride, Dale Moore, 42, of Rayne: Eunice: possession of bu- Sheriff K.P. Gibson an- with the intent to distribute possession of marijuana, pos- possession of meth. prenorphine, possession of nounced the following arrests: marijuana, possession with session of oxycodone, posses- Donald Pinson Jr., 23, of clonzepam. Sherman Blanchard, 43, the intent to distribute co- sion of drug paraphernalia, Rayne: possession with the Christian Robinson, 22, of St. Martinville: possession caine, possession with the trans involving proceeds of intent to distribute marijua- of Rayne: convicted felon in with the intent to distribute intent to distribute crack, CDS. na, violation of CDS law, il- possession of a fi rearm, fi re- methamphetamine, posses- possession of drug parapher- Tina Lemaire, 42, of Rayne: legal carry of a fi rearm in the arm in the presence of a CDS, fl ight from an offi cer, possession of heroin, proceeds involving drug transaction. Brian Savoy, 44 of Crowley: posses- sion of meth. Tyler Williamson, 24, of Church Point: possession of meth, possession of mari- Sherman Trevor Kenneth Bryan Tina Jabrison juana, possession of Blanchard Duhon Francis Leger Lemaire Lewis drug paraphernalia.

Dale Donald Travis Phillip Christian Brian Tyler Moore Pinson Jr. Reed Richard Robinson Savoy Williamson Parish blight ordinance strengthened by Police Jury BY STEVE BANDY building is erected and Emergency Prepared- act of donation to “im- its, upon which a new erates an estimated La. State Newspapers perform an inspection to ness, told jurors early in mediate family” will be building might be con- $96,100 annually for determine if the build- their term. LeBlanc also exempt from the up- structed. Other proper- the department. CROWLEY - Parish ing meets the defi nition heads up the parish grade requirement. ties are also being con- The second propo- offi cials now have the of a derelict structure. permitting offi ce. LeBlanc explained to sidered. sition would add a $25 authority to enter pri- The current police As a fi rst step to con- jurors in January that Jurors also approved parcel fee, generating an vate property to deter- jury, which in January demning private prop- state sanitarians had the appointment of a additional $48,050 an- mine whether or not a began its second year erty, the jury previously pointed out that parish three- or four-member nually. structure on that prop- in offi ce, has targeted adopted a notifi cation ordinance contained airport committee on Both are for terms of erty is derelict. abandoned and dere- protocol. no such “grandfather” a volunteer basis in an 12 years. The $50 fee Parish police jurors lict buildings. That ef- “The letters are work- clause or exemption. advisory capacity. That begins in 2022; the $25 have amended the Aca- fort, however, has been ing,” LeBlanc told jurors In other action in- committee would serve fee in 2021. dia Derelict Buildings stymied by the lack of at their February meet- volving LeBlanc’s offi ce, with a representative In other action, ju- Ordinance to give any any “real authority” for ing. “People are tear- jurors agreed to appoint from the Police Jury Ad- rors: inspector who has con- inspectors to enter pri- ing down some of these a three- or four-member ministrative Offi ce. Reappointed Gene tracted with the parish vate property, Ashley buildings without us committee to assist with No appointments Simon and April Simon to inspect buildings the LeBlanc, director of the having to go in and do it. securing property and were announced for ei- to the Fire Protection authority to enter any Acadia Parish Offi ce of But if they don’t, now we building drafts for a new ther of those commit- District No. 3 board property upon which a Homeland Security and have the legal authority OHSEP headquarters. tees. (Evangeline area); to access the property.” LeBlanc said the par- Jurors also approved Appointed Jennifer At their recent meet- ish has been award- the holding of an elec- Autin, executive direc- Upcoming events ing, jurors also ap- ed grant funding from tion in Fire Protection tor of the Rayne Cham- proved “grandfathering FEMA, but the deadline District No. 7 – Mire ber of Commerce, to the February 26 March 15 in” unapproved sewer to use the funding is area – to authorize the Acadia Parish Tourist A virtual Business Over The program for se- systems for buildings approaching. Also, ad- levy of parcel fees to Commission; Breakfast with Ochsner niors, “Food For Seniors,” exiting prior to Jan. 1, ditional grants are avail- support the volunteer Reappointed Rep. Acadia General Hospital will continue at the South- 1990, in the unincorpo- able, but time is of the fi re department. John Stefanski to the CEO Joseph Mitchell will side Community Center rated areas of the par- essence. Two propositions will Acadiana Area Human be held at 8:30 a.m. between the hours of 7-10 ish. OHSEP current- appear on the April 24 Services District Board, a.m. For info, call 334- The new regulation ly shares offi ce space ballot. The fi rst is a re- retro-active to April, March 3 4848. The Rayne Chamber stipulates that, should with the Emergency 911 newal of the existing $50 2019; and of Commerce will meet for March 27 the ownership of the Communications Build- fee on each lot, subdi- Appointed Daniel their monthly board meet- The Rayne Chamber property – house or land ing on Court Circle. The vided portion of ground Thomas to the Bayou ing at noon, preceded by of Commerce will host its – change ownership parish owns property, or individual tract upon Plaquemine Drainage a provided lunch at the fi rst annual Easter Kids and/or the structure is both inside and outside which a structure in Board, replacing James Chamber offi ce. All Cham- Camp between 10 a.m. remodeled, altered or the Crowley city lim- located. That fee gen- Wilridge, who resigned. ber members are urged to and 12:30 p.m. at the relocated, the sewer sys- attend. Chamber offi ce. Registra- tem must be brought up tion is $25. Call 334-2332 to code. $UFRI$FDGLDQDLVLQQHHGRI March 4 for more information or to Change of ownership FRPSDVVLRQDWHDQGFDULQJ The Rayne Garden register. by way of succession or LQGLYLGXDOVWRZRUNZLWKSHRSOH Club will hold its month- ZLWKGLVDELOLWLHVLQRXU*URXS ly meeting at 10 a.m. All +RPHVLQ5D\QH/$:H·UH members are urged to at- For all tend. FXUUHQWO\KLULQJIRUWKHIROORZLQJ of your SRVLWLRQV The Catholic Daugh- Residential ters of the Americas, and Direct Support Workers / Personal Care Attendants Court Rayne, will hold its Commercial monthly meeting at 6 p.m. electrical (YHQLQJDQG2YHUQLJKW6KLIWVDYDLODEOH at the St. Joseph Church needs call ([SHULHQFHLVQRWUHTXLUHG:LOOSURYLGHRQWKHMREWUDLQLQJ Family Center. 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