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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES $1.00 COPY Diplomas awarded to 162 Rayne High grads By LISA SOILEAUX sung by Julia Blake to cipients” of the 2020 Luke and Kristie Bour- Angela Olivier; Chloe Lynn Guilbeau, Managing Editor begin the commence- class were also ac- geois; • Mary Elizabeth Pep- Madison Marie Heins, ment ceremonies. knowledged, including: • Candice Lynn per, daughter of Shawn Hayley Mychelle Hoover, RAYNE - A total of Highlight of the pro- • Ethan Scott Alle- Brown, daughter of Jar- and Melanie Pepper; Ruth Elise Johnson, 162 Rayne High School gram was the naming of man, son of Jason and rit and Heather Bower; • Lindsey Shea Skye M’Layne Lemoine, graduates received Tanner LaGrange and Leslie Alleman; • Mikayla Ashlee Primeaux, daughter Joshua Anthony McCro- their high school diplo- Kassidie Bourgeois as • Londyn Alise Bar- Dronet, daughter of of Dwayne and Laury ry, Autumn Elizabeth mas Saturday, May 23, Mr. and Miss RHS of dash, daughter of Mark Teddy Credeur and Primeaux; Meche, Lillian Marie during 10:30 a.m. com- 2020. Making the pre- and Melanie Bardash; Jani Credeur; • Alixandra Nevaeh Melancon, Briana Ceci- mencement ceremonies sentations was RHS • Gracie Lynn • Tanner Dane La- Thibodeaux, daughter of le Richard, Emile André held in the school’s sta- Principal J. Wendall Bergeron, daughter Grange, son of Joshua Shawn Thibodeaux and Richard, Morley Kath- dium. Prudhomme. of Frank and Dawm LaGrange and Amanda Abby Johnson; and ryn Richard, Layson The traditional grad- Prudhomme an- Bergeron; Doga; • Trevor James Wiltz, Breez Venable and Nich- uation ceremony was nounced this year’s Sa- • Kassidie Michelle • Leah Kate Olivier, son of Kendrick Wiltz olas Ethen Paul Viator. modifi ed due to the lutatorian, Leah Olivi- Bourgeois, daughter of daughter of Corey and and Wendy Mills. Graduates with Hon- COVID-19 coronavirus er, who presented her Medallion recipients ors (3.2 - 3.599 GPA) restrictions and social graduation address. have maintained four receiving white cords distancing procedures She earned a four-year Mr. & Miss Rayne High quality points or higher were Alyssa Rae Dor- with the graduates, grade point average of in all high school and sett, Jaiklyn Faye Floyd, joined by their parents, 4.03 and a score a 26 dual enrollment course- Taylor Grace Harrison, receiving their diplomas composite ACT score. work pursued. Hannah Claire Jenkins, during a ceremony to Makayla Dronet Class president Gra- Lexie Claire Marks, Kurt accommodate the social was introduced as this cie Bergeron introduced Brennon Meaux, Madi- distancing mandates. year’s Valedictorian and the graduates who re- son Renee Nero and Ja- Graduates were seat- also delivered her ad- ceived honor cord rec- cie Elizabeth Richard. ed on the football fi eld dress. She earned a 4 ognition, including: Graduates also re- with their guests in the year grade point average Graduates with Dis- ceived packets includ- stands of the stadium. of 4.06 and score a 29 tinction (3.6 GPA and ing awards and schol- Each senior received composite ACT score. higher) receiving gold arships by the school, three tickets for guests. The 12 graduates cords were Taylor Mack- social and civic organi- The Invocation was who completed grad- enzie Babineaux, Mak- zations. delivered by Alixandra uation as the gradu- enzie Claire Comeaux, School Counsel- Thibodeaux, the Pledge ates with highest grade Kianna Marie Cormier, or Adrienne Gatte in- of Allegiance by Kassi- point average (4.0) and Elizabeth Nicole Daigle, troduced the grad- die Bourgeois, and the named “Highest Dis- Madeleine Paige Deville, National Anthem was tinction” medallion re- Tanner LaGrange Kassidie Bourgeois Trivion Quinaé Francis, See RHS, Page 2A Rayne’s McFalls honored with unique military gift

BY LISA SOILEAUX and other European countries, Managing Editor totaling 23 locations. He was a member of a maintenance enroute RAYNE - Anyone that has been team and worked on airplanes, around Rayne’s Billy McFalls basically B47 bombers. knows that he takes things in His fi rst tour in Vietnam was stride and is not easily surprised. in 1968. He went again in 1970. But a unique and honored While there, he was part of the gift from his nephew may have 3rd TAC Fighter Wing. changed the retired Air Force vet- This time frame brought about eran’s mind. the fi rst time that items were “My nephew who lives in Mich- shipped back to the United States igan, Robert Byrd, apparently with McFalls having to create a gave my name to a group of wood- team to get this accomplished. carvers who carve canes for Viet- Before that time, equipment like nam veterans,” McFalls said. “I airplanes and other large items was sent a form to fi ll out about were just left on site. my military career, which I did, McFalls returned to the states and mailed it in, and that was it. at Eglin Base in Florida. After 24 “I didn’t think much about it years of service, he retired, having until I received this beautiful work been stationed at many locations of art — that’s what you have to throughout his military service, call this — a work of art,” McFalls including Barksdale, Lake Charles comments as he shows off the in- (twice) and Alexandria; Fort Wal- tricate walking cane. ton Beach, Florida; Long Beach “There’s everything on here and Riverside, California; Bel- about my service,” McFalls ex- leville, Illinois; Marquette, Michi- plained. “It’s really detailed and is gan; Greenland, Africa, Thailand, a true keepsake. I’m very appre- the Philippines, along with his two ciative of receiving this.” tours in Vietnam. The Spring City, Tennessee, Upon retirement, McFalls and native joined the United States his wife, the former Merella Mel- Air Force on July 12, 1951, at the ancon of Rayne, have made their age of 20. He departed from Chat- home here in the “Frog City,” tanooga, Tennessee, for San An- where the couple is known for tonio, Texas, to begin his military their support of city events, the career. Rayne High Wolves and New Or- Despite never riding on a train leans Saints. in his life, McFalls departed with The couple has been married $10 in his pocket for eight weeks for over 60 years and are the par- of basic training. He then trans- ents of one daughter, Norellie Mc- fered to Barksdale Air Force Base Falls Fontenot. She and her hus- Rayne’s Billy McFalls displays the unique in Shreveport. band Jimmy have blessed them walking cane he received from a group McFalls completed his TDY in with three grandchildren and six of woodcarvers in Michigan dedicated to Spain, Morocco, New Foundland great-grandchildren. honor Vietnam veterans.

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Obituaries rosary will be recited Zaunbrecher, Hilda rial Mass and will conduct the grave- on Wednesday at 6:30 Habetz Simoneaux and side services. p.m. at Gossen Funeral Pauline Habetz Reiners; Chef Roy Lyons was born in Rayne Home. and one brother-in-law, in 1949. He graduated from Rayne Father Gary Schex- Will Leleux. High School in 1968 and attended USL nayder will conduct the She was preceded in and Nichols State University. Over the funeral and graveside death by her loving hus- next 30 years he attended seminars services. band of 62 years, Phil- and continuing education classes on Survivors include her ip; her parents, Charles the local, state, and national levels. In seven children, Jules and Bertha Dischler 1995, he completed the National Certi- and wife Claudia of Zaunbrecher; one sis- fi cation Test and received the American Vinton, Chris and wife ter, Jane Zaunbrecher Chefs’ Federation Certifi ed Executive Kim of Vinton, Celeste Leleux; three brothers, Chef Diploma, based on his education, Lalande and husband Fr. Charles Zaunbrech- experience and achievements. Paul of Church Point, er, Vincent Zaunbrech- He was one of the offi cial spokes- Damian and wife Dinah er and William “Billy” persons for the Louisiana Dept. of Ag- Dolores “Bubbles” of Roberts Cove, Fred Zaunbrecher; and one riculture and the Canadian National Zaunbrecher Habetz and wife Joan of Vin- grandchild, Broc Ha- Television. His success made him a ton, Jackie Valdetero betz. world traveler, guided by his love of ROBERTS COVE - A and husband Doug of Dolores “Bubbles”, cooking and his expertise in promoting private Mass of Chris- Roberts Cove and Con- affectionately known Cajun Cuisine. tian Burial will be held nie Bossier and hus- as “O’Ma”, was born, Chef Roy balanced ownership and Thursday, May 28, band Kevin of Roberts raised and lived in Rob- management of his restaurants, his 2020, at 2 p.m. at St. Cove; her 19 grandchil- erts Cove her entire life. spice producing company, his active Leo IV Catholic Church dren, Jake, Scott, and Born of German par- membership in professional organiza- in Roberts Cove, for Do- Blake Habetz, Hunter, ents, she married her tions, his nationwide and worldwide lores “Bubbles” Zaun- travel schedule for cooking demon- Hali, and Kyle Habetz, childhood friend, class- David “Chef Roy” Roy Lyons brecher Habetz, 89, who strations and promotions, and his Alex Lalande, Claire mate and fellow Ger- died peacefully on Sun- community involvement with enthusi- Lalande Gatte, and Ja- man, Philip, and raised MIRE - Memorial services will be day, May 24, at her res- asm and professional equanimity. He clyn Lalande, Lance Ha- seven children who were held Saturday, June 20, 2020, at an idence in Roberts Cove traveled the United States extensively, betz and Simone Habetz her pride and joy. She 11 a.m. Mass at Assumption of the with her family by her promoting the French Language and Doucet, Bradley and was also a loving grand- Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church side. Cajun Cuisine from Miami to Las Ve- Nathan Habetz, Kate- mother of 20 and great in Mire, for David “Chef Roy” Roy Ly- Family and friends gas to Chicago. lyn Habetz Porter, and grandmother of 14. She ons, 70, who died Monday, May 25, at are invited to attend the Among the many courses and sem- Brooke Habetz, Andrew always put her family Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafay- graveside services that inars Chef Roy completed are National and Luke Valdetero, fi rst. She taught them ette. will be held at St. Leo Restaurant Seminar in St. Louis, MO and Adam and Natalie to follow her devotion to Interment will be in Assumption IV Cemetery in Roberts in 1985; Adams Institute of marketing, Leger; 14 great-grand- the Catholic faith with of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Cove, following the Pri- Shreveport in 1980; The Fails Manage- children, Ella, Brody, a special adoration to Mire. vate Mass. ment Institute, Atlanta Georgia, 1980; Brandon, Colt, Phil- Mary, our Mother. She Msgr. Russell Harrington, Pastor of The family invites the Tulane University, New Orleans, 1979; ip, Anna Claire, Grace, started and ended her St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelou- public to the visitation at William, Benjamin, Ev- day with prayer, and sas, will be the Celebrant of the Memo- See LYONS, Page 3A Gossen Funeral Home erett, Addison, Whitley made sure her children in Rayne on Wednesday, and Habetz twins on the and grandchildren made May 27, from 3 p.m. to way; her brother, Steve the sign of the cross with on Thursday, May 28, Cemetery in Lafayette. 9 p.m., and on Thurs- Zaunbrecher of Rob- Holy Water from her font from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. With regards to current day, May 28 from 8 a.m. erts Cove; three sisters- With regards to current COVID-19 State man- until time of service. A in-law, Anna Margaret See HABETZ, Page 3A COVID-19 state man- dates, attendance in the dates, attendance in the cemetery for the inter- died Thursday, May 21, ant and spouse Charles funeral home for the visi- ment will be limited to in Houston, Texas. of Baton Rouge, and tation and the Mass Ser- 75. Interment will be in Timmy Louis and Yvette vice will be limited to 75. Rev. Father Steve C. the Our Mother of Mercy of Houston; and numer- A Rosary will be recit- LeBlanc, Pastor of St. Cemetery in Rayne. ous grandchildren. ed at Fountain Memorial Basil Catholic Church Funeral Home on Thurs- in Duson, will offi ciate. Rev. Emmanuel O. She was preceded in day, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be followed by Awe, S.S.J., Pastor of death by her husband, by the St. Basile Catholic a beautiful Cajun music Our Mother of Mer- Percy Guidry; father, Church Knights of Co- tribute by Jamey Bearb, cy Catholic Church in George Locksey; and lumbus. With regards to Rusty Sanner, Camer- Rayne, will be the Cel- mother, Thelma John- Randall E. Falcon current COVID-19 State on Dupuy and Jason ebrant of the graveside son Locksey. mandates, attendance Bergeron. service. The family requests LAFAYETTE - A Mass for the Rosary will be Randy Falcon was Survivors include fi ve visitation be observed in of Christian Burial will limited to 75. born August 11, 1950, children, John Guidry of Gossen Funeral Home be held on Friday, May Readers for the Mass in Crowley, and was a Catherine Germany, Louis Guidry, in Rayne, on Friday, 29, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Service are Christine long-time resident of Locksey Guidry Elgin Guidry, Katherine May 29, from 8 a.m. un- at Fountain Memorial Trahan Fulton and Lisa Acadiana. His family was Carter and Juanite Car- til 10:30 a.m. Funeral Home in Lafay- Breaux Thibodeaux. of both Cajun French RAYNE - Funeral ser- ter, all of Houston, Tex- Friends may view the ette, for Randall Edward Randy’s grandchildren, and Isleño Spanish de- vices will be held Friday, as; seven siblings, Geor- obituary and guestbook “Randy” Falcon, 69, who Isabella Falcon, Dawson scent. Randy graduated May 29, 2020, during gia Brown of Rayne, online at www.gossenfu- passed away on Satur- Daigle, Walker Daigle, from Notre Dame High 11 a.m. graveside ser- Milton Wiltz and spouse neralhome.net. day, May 23, at his home Patrick Falcon and Juli- School of Acadia Parish vice at Our Mother of Theresa, Jerry Louis, Arrangements have in Duson. ana Falcon, will serve as in Crowley in 1968. After Mercy Catholic Church Leonard Louis and Jim- been entrusted to Gos- Visitation will be ob- Gift Bearers. high school, he attended in Rayne, for Catherine my Louis, all of Hous- sen Funeral Home, Inc. served at Fountain Me- Interment will follow McNeese State Universi- Locksey Guidry, 75, who ton, Texas, Diane Bry- of Rayne, LA, 334-3141. morial Funeral Home in Fountain Memorial See FALCON, Page 3A Stomas are focus of Barousse complaints Allegation of harassment from both sides lead to court fi lings BY STEVE BANDY May 14, alleging harass- “It started in March Attorney’s offi ce, which writes. “May 13 he was ily without the express La. State Newspapers ment by Barousse. and here we are in May ultimately declined to back by my home when written permission of Broussard fi led the and it has not stopped,” charge Stoma. he was told not to, so I’m the court; CROWLEY - An Aca- complaint and offi cers Barousse wrote in the He goes on to claim fi ling this restraining or- • cannot go within dia Parish elected offi cial notifi ed Barousse of the complaint. “It has gotten that Harvey Stoma “has der for that reason.” 100 yards of Barousse’s has fi led for a restrain- allegations. On the eve- a lot worse.” come by on his red golf Barousse says Crow- residence; and ing order that would ning of May 14, the three In a separate fi ling, cart stalking my fami- ley Police have a thumb • are ordered to stay stop his former political Stomas were served with Barousse claims that, ly, causing my wife and drive with all the videos away from Barousse’s opponent and members the temporary restrain- during the months of children not to go out in for evidence. place of employment, of her family from riding ing orders, all signed by February, March and our own front yard.” The court found the namely the Acadia Par- by his home or visiting 15th Judicial District April, Harvey Stoma He says he has also allegations presented by ish Clerk of Court’s Of- his offi ce in the court- Judge Kristian Earles. “has been in our neigh- has videos of Harvey the clerk “constitute an fi ce. house. A hearing on the borhood in a car driven Stoma’s actions. immediate present dan- The Stomas offered Clerk of Court Robert matter is scheduled for by another person at Barousse claims that ger of abuse.” no comment on the T. “Robby” Barousse was Monday, June 1, at 10 high rates of speed.” Ricky Stoma has been Among the orders is- pending litigation. granted temporary re- a.m. Harvey Stoma was passing by his home sued by the court, the Barousse said he straining orders against In the fi lings, Ba- also in the neighborhood three to fi ve times a day Stomas: preferred not to com- Emily Stoma, Harvey rousse claims all three in his own personal ve- since December “on a • cannot contact in ment because the peti- Stoma and Ricky Stoma of the Stomas stalked hicle, his wife’s vehicle lawnmower, truck and any manner or go within tions have not yet gone on May 14 just hours af- and harassed him and and a golf cart, accord- bicycle.” 100 yards of Barousse to court. ter a complaint against members of his family, ing to Barousse, who Barousse claims a or members of his fam- Barousse alleging ha- including his wife and also claims that Harvey Crowley Police offi cer rassment was fi led by two children. Stoma “tried to run in visited Ricky Stoma Chief Jimmy Broussard In the petition fi led the back of my truck and advised him not to on behalf of Emily and against Emily Stoma, with my daughter with go near the Barousse Prepare for Harvey Stoma. Barousse claims that me.” residence. “Ricky Sto- On several occasions Stoma and her daugh- Barousse says he ma listened for about a power outages prior, Chief Broussard ter-in-law were seen contacted the District week or less,” Barousse with a Generac had dispatched offi cers “passing on (a) red golf home standby to the Stoma residence cart numerous times DID YOU KNOW THAT THE IRS HAS generator on complaints fi led by thru the month making Barousse. remarks to my daugh- EXTENDED THE TAX FILING Emily Stoma ran ter.” DEADLINE UNTIL JULY 15TH? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME unsuccessfully against Barousse says he and ASSESSMENT TODAY! Barousse for the clerk a neighbor gave state- ,I\RXKDYHQRWÀOHG\RXUWD[HVSOHDVHJLYH 855-649-6863 of court’s offi ce. 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Box 4 *Terms & Conditions Apply Chief Broussard just be- he claims, were cap- Rayne, La. 70578 fore noon on Thursday, tured on video. Thursday, May 28, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 3A

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 2020 Rice Festival ‘on hold’ SOLD PROPERTIES CROWLEY - Announcement was events dealing with the 84th Interna- 524 W 16TH STREET, CROWLEY 324 GRAND RUE-MIRE - New construction, made at noon Friday that the 84th tional Rice Festival on hold, including 1007 WINDSOR 3 bed 2 bath, 1525 sq. ft. brick on slab, gran- International Rice Festival has been the festival itself, until further notice. ite, stainless appliances on large lot in Mire 115 & 116 HOPE LANE placed “on hold.” This decision does not come lightly, but 6FKRRO'LVWULFW:RQ·WODVWORQJ$205,900 “The International Rice Festival has been based upon the restrictions 611 KATHY DR Board of Directors has been monitor- outlined by our state government.” PENDING PROPERTIES 6358 MIRE HWY ÀQLVKHGDQGLPSURYHG ing the COVID-19 situation and its ef- Spell goes on to say the the focus of acres waiting for your ideas or homestead! NEW LISTING fects on our festival very closely,” the the board is the safety and wellbeing 2705 LA HWY 35 $210,000 statement from Joshua Spell, general of all the volunteers and visitors “and 201 E S 1ST ST chairman, read: our ability to produce an event to the 6034 MCCAIN RD 1322 BAJAT RD - 6 manicured, fenced acres with established trees, metal fencing, “As you all know, the planning of standards that our festival-goers are 410 W BERNARD our festival includes coordinating nu- accustomed to and deserve.” barn storage and more. City water and elec- merous vendors, scheduling entertain- With the decision, the board also N ARENAS ST. tric is included. Charming cypress home on ment, relying on community sponsors agreed that all positions currently property as well. $280,000 and, of course, hosting large crowds held, including the executive board, made up of both locals and guests from board of directors, queen and presi- FEATURED HOMES 202 LEXINGTON DR - 2.3 acre, 5100 sq. various cities and states. dential party, will remain in place un- ft., 2 story commerical industrial complex “It is with heavy hearts that we til the 84th International Rice Festival located 30 seconds from I-10! Offers every- have made the decision to place all is held, “regardless of date.” thing you need to get your business started RUH[SDQGHG2IÀFHVORDGLQJGRRUVFUDQHV VWRUDJHSDUNLQJ:H·YHJRWLWDOO LYONS REDUCED $430,000 or $2000 Monthly Lease Continued From Page 2A LOTS/ACREAGE/HOMESITES FOR SALE New York University, Di- international distributors ons of Mire; and numer- vision of Career and Pro- and importers represent- ous nieces and nephews. HOMESITES lots available minimum fessional Development, ing 52 countries. He was preceded in LA HWY 356 SUNSET - 60 pristine graz- 1500 sq. ft. living, country north of Rayne, Aspen, CO, 1978. Chef Roy’s restaurant death by his mother, ing acres, high and dry and possibilities SLEMCO and Mire Water. call us for details! His international established in Rayne, Isabelle Lyons; father, are endless on this country property! travels took Chef Roy to the Frog City Café, is still James Willie Lyons; two $512,040 2108 VERA RD-INDIAN BAYOU .88 Acre prepare Cajun meals in considered one of the sisters, Frances Lyons property ready for your home or mobile the following countries Great Cajun Restaurants Cazaudebat and Rita Ma- home. Established elec and water. $30,000 during his lifetime: Can- in the state of Louisiana rie Lyons; brother-in-law, ada; Quebec, Belgium, and has been a drawing J.B. Sarver; and sister- 22 ACRES of divisible city land with 2 gen- France, Mexico, Costa card for fi lming of televi- in-law, Peggy Lyons. erous frontages! Can be subdivided! Call Rico, Turkey, Holland, sion commercials and the The family requests Rayne Realty! England, Nicaragua, gathering place for culi- visitation be observed in Spain, and the Nether- nary writers, food editors Assumption of the Bless- JUNOT ROAD – 17 acre tract located within lands. He was named as and TV personalities. His ed Virgin Mary Catholic Rayne city limits with access to city sewage one of the “Top Chefs in ‘other restaurant’ con- Church in Mire, on Sat- and water. France” and “Best Chef sisted of an 18 wheeler urday, June 20, from 947 W PLAQUEMINE ST, CHURCH in Oklahoma City.” For- with a specially designed 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. EAST B NORTH ² · [ · UHVLGHQWLDO POINT mer Governor Edwin and fully equipped com- Friends may view the 2DNÀOOHGDFUHORWIHHOVOLNH lot in Sunrise Acres, city utilities on site, country and offers 3931 sq. ft., 4 beds, Edwards named him a mercial kitchen on board obituary and guestbook no mobile homes, new construction 1100 “Colonel” for the State of and was operated by Chef online at www.gossenfu- EDWKVÀUHSODFHDQGSRROZLWKRXWGRRU square foot min. NEW PRICE $9,500 Louisiana. While in Mi- Roy’s Catering Services -- neralhome.net. bath. Boat shed, covered parking and plenty of storage! A perfect forever home! ami, Florida, Chef Roy ready to travel and cook Arrangements have PUBLIC RD-NORTH RAYNE - Residential NEW PRICE $395,000 gave cooking demonstra- in any state of the union. been entrusted to Gos- lots available for you 1300 sq. ft. minimum tions to over 450 com- Survivors include his sen Funeral Home, Inc. brick home. NEW PRICE $16,000 panies representing 22 sister, Willie Belle Sarver of Rayne, LA, (337) 334- RESIDENTIAL HOMES countries and to 7,500 of Scott; brother, Bill Ly- 3141. 1401 S MARIE – Build your home on this 335 TOBY MOUTON, DUSON - Investment extra large 120 x 120 city lot with oak trees! opportunity! Fixer upper on 3 city lots wait- $38,000 FALCON ing for your city approved mobile home or homestead! NEW PRICE Only $28,000 642 MOUTON RD – 6 acre tract with water Continued From Page 2A and electricity. No value to mobile home. ty in Lake Charles and graduated with Jean Falcon and Rosa Hulin Falcon 405 W HOOVER, CHURCH POINT - Almost REDUCED $52,256 a bachelor’s degree in education. and Delmas Hanks and Azema Bonin completely remodeled approx 840 sq. ft. with Randy worked as a school teacher Hanks. all appliances included. 3 bed 1 bath vinyl SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH in the Lafayette Parish School System Honored to serve as pallbearers are sided! Large treed lot! $55,000 BRADFORD – 1.15 acres fronting on both until his retirement in the mid-1980s. Derrick Daigle, Rusty Sanner, Andre VWUHHWV·IURQWDJHE\·GHHSIURP He was co-owner of Falcon Rice Mill in Thibodeaux, Jamey Bearb, Davy Trah- 912 E. BRANCHE - INVESTORS! Existing street to street. $70,000 Crowley and volunteered for Hospice of an and Shane LeBlanc. Trailer Park with renters as well as available Acadiana. Honorary bearers will be Danny spaces. NEW PRICE $65,000 WHITE OAK HWY - 4 acre tract waiting for Many will remember him more as Pousson, Charles Primeaux, Charles your personal homestead! SLEMCO utili- the builder and owner of Falcon Accor- Trahan, Jerry Mouton, Karlon Thibo- 109 BOWDEN - Great starter or investment ties, Mire/Branch water and 1600 sq. ft. min. dions. Randy’s craftsmanship spanned deaux, Burton Thibodeaux, Stephen home centrally located and ready for your structures. $79,000 45 years and his brand was known Rue, Rob Rucker and Thomas Regan. personal touches. 1407 sq. ft. home offers worldwide. His most cherished pro- The family wishes to thank Bridge- 3 beds, 2 baths, gas range, central ac/heat, 0 CONNIE ROAD, IOTA – Unrestricted fessional accomplishment was receiv- way Healthcare and Hospice, his nurs- metal roof and outside storage! Priced to sell! acreage! 9.53 acres cleared and ready for ing a United States patent for the du- es and caregivers for the compassion- $67,000 your homestead! $142,950 al-pitched melodeon, also known as the ate care given to Randy and his family. Cajun double accordion, in 1992. The family expresses the following, 600 7TH ST - 3 bed 2 bath 1239 sq. ft. with EAST D ST – 5.72 acres for development at Randy was a member of the US Rice “We know Randy was greatly loved by ZRRGÁRRUVDQGXSGDWLQJLQFOXGLQJQHZFHQ- dead end of East D St and Mounger. Great Millers Association and lifetime mem- many and many will want to be near us WUDODFKHDW:RQ·WODVWORQJ$69,000 location for investors or builders! $135,000 ber of the Knights of Columbus. He was to pay tribute. Given this time, during honored as Grand Marshal of the 2010 the services, please respect our dis- 538 MIMS, CROWLEY - 3 bed 2 bath 1665 17 ACRE TRACT - with city water and sewer International Rice Festival and received tance and be considerate of your health sq. ft. brick on slab home in quaint neighbor- available. $323,600 the 2017 Louisiana Folklife Tradition and ours.” hood with beautiful fenced yard and second- Bearer Award from the State of Loui- In lieu of fl owers, donations may be ary privacy fencing. Personal touches make 0 MIRE HWY - 28 acres unrestricted cleared siana’s Louisiana Folklife Commission made in Randy’s name to the ALS As- this the ONE! Closing cost assistance. land. Slemco Utilities Mire Branch Water. NEW LISTING and the Louisiana Folklore Society. sociation Louisiana/Mississippi Chap- REDUCED $99,900 $420,000 Randy is survived by his beloved wife ter by mail at 11725 Industriplex Blvd., of 46 years, Connie Thibodeaux Falcon Ste. 3, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-5109, 108 MARJORIE - 3 years young, neat and COMMERCIAL PROPERTY of Duson; his two children, son Wade by phone at (800) 891-3746 or (225) clean, 3 bed 2 bath brick home, 1276 sq. ft., Falcon and his wife Laycie Romero Fal- 343-9880 or online at www.also.org, 2 lots (75 x 120), covered parking, ceramic 804 S ADAMS – Main St lot 63 x 128 - slab, con; of Lafayette and daughter Melanie or Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. by mail at countertops, wood laminate and ceramic city utilities, corner lot. $25,000 Falcon Daigle and her husband Derrick 2600 Johnston St, Ste. 200, Lafayette, ÁRRUV&ORVLQJFRVWDVVLVWDQFHZLWKDFFHSW- Daigle of Duson; one sister, Mona Fal- LA 70503, by phone at (337) 232-1234 able offer! 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She is not interested tion. for the American people and lost their Instead of joining the Presi- in pursuing a positive solution The bill also includes $10.5 billion for majority in the United States House of dent in affi xing blame on Com- to the pandemic, only pushing American colleges and universities, de- Representatives in 2018, a true poison munist China for the origins of a partisan agenda. spite the $14 billion in spending already was unleashed on the nation. For a the coronavirus pandemic, Pelo- While President Trump was allocated for higher education in the last second time, Nancy Pelosi became U.S. si calls it “an interesting diver- working every day since the relief package. There is also $25 billion Speaker of the House and in her latest sion.” She blames the President beginning of the lock down, allotted for the U.S. Postal Service, the stint in this position she has been in- of the United States for acting Pelosi was on vacation in her latest bailout to keep the agency oper- credibly damaging to this country. too slowly in protecting Ameri- California mansion doing tele- ating. It just delays the inevitable day of For months, she pursued a divisive cans, even though he institut- vision interviews in front of her reckoning that must eventually arrive and unnecessary impeachment of Pres- ed the travel ban from China Jeff expensive freezer full of gour- for an entity that is both ineffi cient and ident Donald Trump. Instead of work- that saved the lives of countless Crouere met chocolate. Now that she outdated. ing to fi ght the coronavirus in January Americans. Democrats did not is fi nally back on Capitol Hill, Other pet liberal causes are hand- and February, congressional Demo- support the travel ban but called Columnist Pelosi has been promoting her somely funded in Pelosi’s legislation. It crats were only focused on impeaching it “racist” and “xenophobic.” latest gimmick, a $3 trillion re- includes $3.6 billion for states to enact and convicting President Trump. The When President Trump in- lief package, known as the HE- mail-in balloting and early voting, caus- Ukraine hoax which led to the fl imsy herited his position, he was left with an ROES (Health and Economic Recovery es advocated by Democrats to help their impeachment charges was as ridiculous empty cupboard by former President Omnibus Emergency Solutions) Act. On electoral chances. The bill also includes as the Russia hoax, but it did not matter Barack Obama. The military had been Friday night, it passed the U.S. House of about $1 trillion in funding for state and to Democrats infl icted with Trump De- decimated, the economy was in the dol- Representatives by a 208-199 vote, with local governments dealing with corona- rangement Syndrome. drums and the supplies to respond to the support of only one Republican. virus related budget shortfalls. This will As the impossible dream was nearing health emergencies were woefully inad- The supporters of this legislation are force American taxpayers to fund the an end, Pelosi, in an act of partisan rage, equate. obviously unconcerned that the nation out of control spending of liberal gover- tore up the President’s State of the Union Under Trump’s leadership, the coun- has spent almost $3 trillion in three nors who refuse to trim their spending speech, the most disrespectful behavior try has built thousands of ventilators, coronavirus relief packages and has a or enact even modest budget reforms. ever displayed by a U.S. Speaker of the produced an amazing amount of per- national debt that now exceeds $25.2 The most egregious aspect of the bill House on national television. sonal protective equipment, ramped up trillion. This legislation is horrifi c, for is that there are has no restrictions on Since that time, Pelosi and the Dem- coronavirus testing to record levels and it is purely a partisan shopping list of illegal aliens receiving fi nancial assis- ocrats have been working non-stop to started a new project aimed at creating goodies for leftist causes. One of them tance. This once again shows that Dem- blame the President for an “almost sin- a vaccine for the virus. Instead of prais- is the marijuana industry, so the word ocrats are totally uninterested in border ful” response to the coronavirus, while ing the administration for its hard work, “cannabis” is used more often than the pushing dangerous legislation to fi nan- Pelosi can only fi nd fault with President word “jobs” in the 1,815-page legisla- See CROUERE, Page 5A Does Louisiana care about old people? The coronavi- rus epidemic has raised a troubling apprehension in Louisiana and in many other states across the coun- try. There seems to be a devaluation of older citizens. I’m Jim in that number of Brown older folks, and there appears to Columnist be ample evidence that older citizens are often the victims of an entrenched epidemic — the too often lack of con- cern for our older population. Here’s a troubling fact. In Louisiana, the life of an older person is deemed less worthy that the life of a younger person. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued guide- lines of a triage system that deprioritiz- es older people when it comes to order- ing needed care. Here is what the state Health De- partment guidelines set out: First come, fi rst served — this is A leap of faith across the bay mostly what is done during normal conditions. However, this principle vi- C’est Vrai The Morgan from the Morgan City band, which “did springing or swaying.” The “greatest de- olates the duty to steward resources, Line’s steam engine their level best to make the greeting fl ection,” according to the newspaper the duty to plan and the distributive No. 2 was greeted more complete.” was only three-fourths of an inch in the justice standards. by “a multitude of The event was worthy of the celebra- center of each span. Life Cycle Principle (fair innings) — cheering citizens tion. The New Orleans, Opelousas, and With that satisfactory test, two this means that younger individuals and whistling of Great Western Railroad had reached coaches were “placed at the disposal of should have a right to the same num- engines and steam- from Algiers, across the river from New visitors” and crossed over and back. ber of years to live as an older person boats when it be- Orleans, to Brashear City, as Morgan That bridge served until about 1915, has already had. Using this principle, came the fi rst “iron City was then known, in 1857, but that when it was changed from a draw bridge age would become the driving force. All horse” to puff its remained the end of the line until 1878, to a swing-span. The fi rst automobile other things being equal, with one ven- Jim way across Berwick when steamship tycoon Charles Morgan bridge, the Long-Allen bridge, wasn’t Bay on Saturday, bought the remains of the railroad that completed for another 50 years, in July tilator to spare, it would go to someone Bradshaw 28 years old over someone 82 years Feb. 4, 1882. had been unable to recover from abuse 1933. old. Columnist The last spike of during the Civil War. So if you are my age (80), and you the fi rst bridge be- That year, Morgan’s Louisiana and A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s col- have been waiting for a good while to tween Morgan City Texas Railroad and Steamship Compa- umns, Cajuns and Other Characters, get a ventilator, a much younger per- and Berwick was hammered into place ny announced its intent to extend the is now available from Pelican Publish- son could come in weeks later and at 4 p.m. and a crowd of dignitaries al- rails north to Vermilionville (Lafayette), ing. You can contact him at jimbrad- push you out of rotation simply be- most immediately climbed aboard the where it would connect with the Louisi- [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, cause of your age. waiting locomotive to make that fi rst ana Western Railroad, which planned to Washington LA 70589. Look, I’m in good shape and could trip. lay track from Vermilionville to the Sa- well out arm-wrestle any 28-year-old. The “veteran engineer” William Pow- bine River and tie in there to the Texas I’ll be darn if I’m going to let the Louisi- ell was at the controls. 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Bring it by college news, call Lisa at our office located at 108 North 334-3186 or email at Adams Avenue or email at [email protected] Campus [email protected] Thursday, May 28, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A South Rayne Elementary 2019-2020 awards presented BY LISA SOILEAUX LaGrange, Rylin Prejean, Janie Thi- Managing Editor bodeaux; Honor Roll - A’liyha Arce- neaux, Peyton Credeur, Mi’Warriona RAYNE - In keeping with the current Delco, Zackary Duke, Lucian Simon, COVID-19 state and federal guidelines Demerson White; Hardest Worker due to the coronavirus pandemic, the - Bella Frugé; Citizenship - Riley La- traditional end of the school year awards Grange; Top AR Reader - Benjamin ceremony held at South Rayne Ele- Duplchain 115 points. mentary was substituted with a “drive- Martin: Honor Roll - Mallorie Co- through” awards day on Tuesday, May meaux, Ke’mayshia Dixon, Brian- 19, as students received awards and na Jenkins, Lyla Woodard; Hardest special recognition during presenta- Worker - Ke’mayshia Dixon; Citizen- tions made in front of the school gym. ship - Levi Sherer; Top AR Reader - The fourth grade students were Mallorie Comeaux 14.7 points. awarded at 9 a.m., with the fi fth grad- Monceaux: Principal’s List - Tristan ers at 10:30 a.m. George; Honor Roll - Gabriel Bott, The list of awards and honorees in- A’lyric Domingue, Carter Hicks, Bi- clude: anca Meche, Jaiden Mouton; Hardest Student of the Year: Syncere Smith Worker - Carter Hicks; Citizenship - Theresa LeBlanc Memorial Award: Zayla Richard; Top AR Reader - Brey- Anulika Kanonu lon Clark 16.4 points. Perfect Attendance: Imani Cheva- Phillips: Honor Roll - Eddie Alexan- lier, Peyton Credeur, A’lyric Domingue, der, Karson Conrad, Malaya Gregory; Ruby Istre, Tierra Ozone, Tori Browne Hardest Worker - Kylah Moore; Cit- SRE AR Top Readers: top boy - izenship - Elizabeth Avalos; Top AR THERESA LEBLANC MEMORIAL AWARD - Fifth grade student Anulika Kanonu Herbert Dugas 118.5 points; top girl Reader - Eddie Alexander 103 points. is presented her package of awards, including the prestigious Theresa LeBlanc - Zoe Traore 87.8 points Rivette - Honor Roll - Ruby Istre; Memorial Award by her teacher, Sandra Lavergne, on Tuesday, May 18, as stu- Social Studies Fair Winners: An- Hardest Worker - Allie Romero; Citi- dents drove through the drop-off point in front of the school gym to receive their thropology 1st Alaiha Rougeau, 2nd zenship - Andre Nelson; Top AR Read- school awards. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Meciah Shinn, 3rd Jonathan Pleas- er - Ruby Istre 32 points. ant, Honorable Mention Hailie Leger; 5th Grade Honors Economics 1st Malachi Semenuk, 2nd Reynolds: Honor Roll - Ja’Miracle Kevin Martin; Louisiana History 1st Charles, Isaiah Robinson; Hardest LSU holds virtual graduation Courtney Evans, 2nd Aizlyn Meche, Worker - Ja’Miracle Charles; Citizen- 3rd Ava Porrier; History 1st Logan ship - Isaiah Robinson; Top AR Read- Granger, 2nd Kaden Marshall, 3rd er - Ja’kylan Washington 12.1 points. celebration, confers 4,347 degrees Kylen Domingue, Honorable Mention DeJean: Honor Roll - Jakob-Paul BATON ROUGE – Squad dancing to “Hey Hill, Branch, and Alison :Syncere Smith and Ramielle Cormier; Dupont, Kaizlee Hall, Lesean Le- LSU honored more than Fightin’ Tigers”; and Paige Turk, Eunice. Political Science 1st Chad Breaux Jr., day-Guillory, Hardest Worker - Me- 4,000 spring graduates world-renowned opera Manship School of 2nd Brennon Owens; Sociology 1st ciah Shinn; Citizenship - Jakob-Paul with a virtual gradua- star and LSU alumna Mass Communication: Nolton Senegal, 2nd Jakob Paul Du- Dupont; Top AR ReaderLesean Le- tion celebration on Fri- Lisette Oropesa singing Evan Matthew Alleman, pont. day-Guillory 85.5 points. day, May 15, and during the LSU Alma Mater. Rayne, Olivia Louise Hardest Workers: Mrs. Nikki’s - Tori Lavergne: Principal’s List - Anulika the ceremony, 4,347 de- Galligan congratu- Barbin, Crowley, and Browne; Mrs. Reynolds - Skyla Saltz- Kanonu, Colin Killmer; Honor Roll - grees were conferred. lated the graduates on Morgan Kathryn Oliver, man; Ms. Mouton - Shania Sonnier Juan Fuerte, Miracle Sinegal, Syncere The virtual gradua- achieving the goal they Rayne. Girls’ Fitness Awards: Tanya Amy, Smith; Hardest Worker - Tori Browne; tion watch party took all set for themselves College of Science: Nevaeh Onezine, Arianna Arvie, Citizenship - Alyssa Mire; Top AR place on the LSU Face- when they fi rst joined Amber Alexis DeVilli- Kayden Manuel, Katelyn Besse, Mad- Reader - Colin Killmer 49.1 points. book page, and follow- the LSU community a er, Church Point, Anne disan Stafford, Emmee Granger, Ma- Monceaux: Honor Roll - Adrien ing the ceremony, all the few years ago. Francis Faulk, Crowley, laya Gregory, Riley LaGrange. Conley, Jaxson Gaudin, Peyton Hig- graduates names were “You are a unique Lauren Renee Gossen, Boys Fitness Awards: Eddie Alex- ginbotham, Gabriel Joyner, Kevin displayed on the score- class, and you forev- Crowley, and Aman- ander, Julian Nunez, LeSean LeDay, Martin Jr., Jonathan Pleasant, Zoe boards in Tiger Stadi- er will be that unique da Lauren Monceaux, Da’marcus Tezeno, Ryken Morgan, Traore; Hardest Worker - Peyton Hig- um. class that graduated in Crowley. Bentley Nagel. ginbotham; Citizenship - Jayden Du- LSU’s virtual grad- this extraordinary time,” Graduate School Girls Fitness Winners: 1st Avrie gas; Top AR Reader - Herbert Dugas uation featured a “Year Werner said. “We will al- (Doctorate) - Thom- Sam, 2nd Demmie Fournet, 3rd Ash- 118.5 points. in Review” video; Gram- ways remember the con- as Mitchell Andrus, lyon Senegal. Rue: Honor Roll - Eva Melancon, my winner and Louisi- tributions you’ve made Church Point. Boys Fitness Winners: 1st Damon Bretton Threatts; Hardest Worker - ana-native Lauren Dai- to our university, and May 2020 Honor Tezeno, 2nd Syncere Smith, 3rd Am- Eva Melancon; Citizenship - Emma gle singing the national we want you to come graduates of Acadia Par- arion Moore. Petitjean; Top AR Reader - Makenzie anthem; messages from back and visit us many, ish include: 4th Grade Honors Jordan 41.2 points. interim President Tom many times.” Crowley: Anne Fran- Buchanan: Principal’s List - Emi- Simon: Honor Roll - Tameron Rob- Galligan, Executive Vice May 2020 graduates cis Faulk, Summa Cum ly Courville, Kylen Domingue; Honor erts, Ashlyon Senegal; Hardest Worker President & Provost Sta- of Acadia Parish include: Laude. Roll - Jacob Hoffpauir, Malaya Julian, - Khelie Larry; Citizenship - Demmie cia Haynie; and Board College of Agricul- Eunice: Dylan Henry Bentley Nagel, Morris Senegal Jr.; Fournet; Top AR Reader - Tameron of Supervisors Chair ture: Allen M. Faulk, Wayne Bieber, Magna Hardest Worker - Morris Sinegal; Citi- Roberts 27.9 points. Mary Werner, who also Crowley, and Aman- Cum Laude. zenship - Tierra Ozone; Top AR Read- 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year: conferred degrees; mes- da Lauren Monceaux, Iota: John Matthew er - Jacob Hoffpauir 75.9 points Lisa Rivette sages from the deans of Crowley. DuBose, Summa Cum Granger: Principal’s List - Benja- 2019-2020 Support Person of the the senior colleges and E. J. Ourso College Laude; and Luke Antho- min Duplechain, Bella Frugé, Riley Year Sheila Melancon LSU alumni; LSU Spirit of Business: Christian ny Dupre’, Summa Cum Joseph Landry, Crow- Laude. ley, and Tobie A. Olivier, Rayne; Morgan Kath- CROUERE Church Point. ryn Oliver, Magna Cum College of Engineer- Laude. Continued From Page 4A ing: Dylan Henry Wayne security, fi ghting illegal man Joe Cunningham Speaker in American his- ever, this November, the Bieber, Eunice, and immigration or in any way called the bill “Washing- tory. Voters must also survival of our nation is Daniel Michael Holland, penalizing those who have ton at its worst.” award Republicans with a genuinely at stake. Crowley. JEWELRY broken our laws to enter Fortunately, the legis- U.S. Senate majority and Jeff Crouere is a native College of Human the country. lation will be DOA when re-elect President Trump New Orleanian and his Sciences & Education: Brandt’s Jewelry The disastrous HE- it reaches the U.S. Senate for another term. award winning program, Macey Claire Vidrine, ROES Act should surprise and President Trump will This legislation should “Ringside Politics,” airs Basile. no one, for Pelosi and her surely not sign the bill in remind Americans of the locally at 7:30 p.m. Fri- College of Human- In-Store Master Craftsman cohorts drafted the legis- its current form. Nonethe- dangerous policies advo- days and at 10:00 p.m. ities & Social Sciences: Repair and Design lation without collaborat- less, it showcases the im- cated by Democrats. It Sundays on PBS affi liate ing with House or Senate portance of the GOP win- would be truly disastrous WLAE-TV, Channel 32, John Matthew DuBose, Fast Service - Free Estimates Republicans or the White ning back the U.S. House for our nation if this bill and from 7-11 a.m. week- Iota, Luke Anthony For 66 Years House. Even South Caro- in the fall and retiring and the rest of the radi- days on WGSO 990-AM Dupre’, Iota, Anne Fran- lina Democrat Congress- the most left-wing House cal Pelosi agenda would & www.Wgso.com. He is cis Faulk, Crowley, Keri 506 N. Parkerson ever become enacted into a political columnist, the Fuselier, Basile, Car- ~DOWNTOWN CROWLEY~ law. 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Managing Editor “Frog Hunt” on Saturday, May 9, At the end of your FROG hunt, the which was to be the fi nal day of the froggers should have found 48 total RAYNE - The 2020 Rayne Frog 48th annual Frog Festival. frogs, in honor of the 48th annual Festival was scheduled last week So, in honor of the 48th annual Rayne Frog Festival. during the days of May 7-9, but it Rayne Frog Festival, children of the Special thanks to all participants was not to be, compliments of the community went on a “FROG HUNT” and frog providers for the frog hunt, COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. in the frog pond we call Rayne. providing yet another safe and so- As many other activities were The 10 a.m. start time extended cial distancing event enjoyed by the planned during the stay-at-home or- into the evening hours with enjoying youngsters while schools are closed der and numerous restrictions rec- a fun day of frog adventures while we during the coronavirus outbreak. ommended by the Governor, parents still practice the safe social distanc- Thanks are also expressed to all ing requirements. the 48 “FROG” - providers for helping A color sheet was also provided to to have something fun and safe for the the frog hunters, which also supplied children to do during the COVID-19 the streets where the frogs could be Rayne Frog Festival weekend.

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He All-Acadia Parish MVP - 2013 of talented prep players and at Midland, Briley was a two- since 2013. also shot nearly 60 percent and 2014. coaches to grace the basket- time Class B Player of the Year Smith was also a Class 4A from the free throw line and In 2013, the junior guard ball courts in Acadia Parish. before playing four seasons at All-State honorable mention 38 percent from beyond the averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 as- None, however, stood McNeese State University in and he was a 2019 All-Acadia arc. sists, 2.5 steals and 2.3 re- out more than Iota shooting Lake Charles. Parish fi rst-team selection as Andrus played his se- bounds in helping lead the guard Colby Wilson and Mid- Best of the Rest well. nior season in 2011 and was Rebels to the Class B quarter- land coach Todd Briley. Wilson is joined on the Crowley High guard Josh named the MVP of District fi nals. Wilson was one of the most All-Decade fi rst-team by four Burnett and forward Jerrell 4-3A as well as the All-Acadia The following year, he aver- prolifi c scorers the parish has other standouts, including Andrus and Midland’s Jake Parish team for the second aged 17 points per game and ever seen with the ability to 2020 All-Acadia Parish and Gautreaux round out the fi rst straight season. The 6-foot- scored 32 points in the fi nal beat defenders off the dribble District 4-4A MVP Leon Smith team. 3 forward All-State selection two contests to help Midland as well as knock shots down of Rayne. Burnett, the District 5-3A averaged 22.1 pints, 10.1 re- secure the state title. from well beyond the arc. The senior guard/forward and All-Acadia Parish MVP in bounds and two blocked shots Four former All-Acadia Par- Briley, meanwhile, had an averaged a double-double on 2018, averaged 23.5 points, for the Gents, who lost out to ish MVPs highlight the All-De- unprecedented 14-year run the season with 28.5 points 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and eventual state champion Car- cade second-team: Crowley with the Rebels, wrapping High’s Chris Osten (2017), up his coaching career with Midland’s Devin Gautreaux the Class B state title in 2014 (2015) and Dylan Boudreaux before retiring to become the (2016) and Northside Chris- principal at his alma mater. tian’s Ben Rogers (2012). Not surprisingly, the duo is Osten, who went on to still pulling down accolades, play at LSU-Alexandria, was well after their careers have a force in the paint for the ended. Gents, standing at 6-foot-8. Wilson was tabbed as the As a senior he was a fi rst- Outstanding Player and Bri- team All-District selection ley the Coach of the Decade and averaged 12.5 points and on the Crowley Post-Signal nine rebounds per game. He Boys Basketball All-Decade was a force on defense as well team that was released today. where he blocked 3.6 shots a Wilson, the All-Acadia Par- contest. ish and District 5-3A MVP Gautreaux, the District in 2019, averaged 28 points 7-B MVP in 2015, helped lead during his senior campaign the Rebels to the state semifi - in leading the Bulldogs to a nals by averaging just over 16 22-13 record. He had a sea- points per game. He dropped son-high 51 points in an over- in 84 3-pointers on the season time loss to Eunice that sea- and was named to the Class B son. Midland’s Todd Briley Iota’s Colby Wilson Crowley’s Josh Burnett All-State team as well. Wilson, who was named to Boudreaux was the fl oor the Class 3A All-State team general for the Rebels and that season, also averaged 8.8 dished out just over eight as- rebounds, fi ve assists and 2.3 sists per game. He averaged steals per game. 12 points and 5.8 rebounds. The sharp-shooter was Rogers, a 6-foot-3 senior also named to the All-Aca- guard, helped lead the War- dia Parish team in 2017 and riors to the Class C quarter- 2018 and fi nished up with fi nals for the fi rst time since 2,698 points during his four- the school joined the LHSAA year prep career. in 2003. He averaged 22 Briley coached the Rebels points, 10 rebounds and two for four years in the decade blocks as the team won their and compiled an 111-25 re- second straight district title. cord during that time. That Also making the list are a stretch consisted of four dis- pair of three-time All-Acadia trict titles, three trips to the Parish selections in Crow- quarterfi nals and a state title ley High’s Jacq’Co Price and in 2014, the Rebels fi rst since Northside Christian’s Keegan 1977. Foreman. During Briley’s tenure, Price made the team from he led the Rebels to a state 2014-2016 and Foreman was runnerup fi nish in 2010 and Rayne’s Leon Smith Crowley’s Jerrell Andrus Midland’s Jake Gautreaux a selection from 2018-2020. Violators of LHSAA summer rules could face harsh penalties Louisiana High from a number of calls the safety was instru- cluding sportsmanship 4. The offender may hibited from playing in schools that may have from school offi cials mental in the decision violations: be reprimanded and/or a home and/or away been thinking about asking what the conse- to postpone the May 1. The school may be placed on probation. contest(s) with a certain defying the LHSAA’s quence would be if their 17, 2020 start date and placed in administrative, 5. The school and/or spectator(s) in atten- order to delay its sum- school jumped the sum- move it to June 8, 2020. disciplinary, restrictive, program may be prohib- dance for up to one year. mer practice dates un- mer rules start date. “The questions asked or suspension probation ited from playing home 9. The coach shall be til June 8 better think “To a person, we were led me to believe one is not to exceed one calen- contests in a sport(s) not penalized under Bylaw again. set back by this ques- contemplating, or one dar year. to exceed one calendar 5.12. Two days after the LH- tion,” said Bonine in the has heard someone is 2. The school may year. 10. The school may SAA executive committee memo. “I will not rehash contemplating ignoring be suspended from the 6. The school and/ be required to pay for the voted on the mandate, the content of the last the change, and, while Association until the or program may be sus- cost of any hearing and/ executive director Eddie communication sent doing so, is blatantly alleged infraction is as- pended from partici- or investigation connect- Bonine sent out a second to all of you, however ignoring the basis and/ sessed by the Execu- pating in a sport(s) not ed with the violation. memo that details a list of student, coach, athlet- or rationale for the deci- tive Committee, and if to exceed one calendar 11. Other penalties sanctions schools could ic trainer and others’ sion.” the school is suspended year. may be imposed on the face by violating the new safety and the equity of Sanctions include from the Association, it 7. The school and/or school and/or individu- practice date. everyone starting at the placing a school on pro- shall be fi ned $500 in program may be required al(s) to a degree in keep- The memo was same time ‘prepared for bation, suspending a order to be readmitted to to schedule a contest(s) ing with the severity of sparked, apparently, mitigation measures’ for school from the LHSAA the LHSAA. without the presence of the violation. or from participating in 3. The school may all spectators. Bonine asked schools specifi c LHSAA sports be fi ned not to exceed 8. The school and/ to remain patient until for up to a year, fi nes of $2,500. or program may be pro- June 8. ‘Football 3-Man’ up to $2,500, along with the cost of any hearing/ investigation. Coaches Golf Scramble still also face suspensions. A list of 11 catego- ries of sanctions also on RHS calendar included a $500 read- Plans are complete for the 2nd Annual Rayne mission fee for schools High Booster Club “Football 3-Man” Golf Scramble suspended from the LH- slated Saturday, June 13, at Bayou Bend Country SAA. Schools could be Club in Crowley. prohibited from playing The shotgun start is 8 a.m. with lunch to be pro- home games in a spe- vided after the round. Door prizes and drinks will cifi c sport for up to a also be provided. year. Schools could also :%UDQFKH‡5D\QH‡ A 3-man team entry fee is $300, with a hole be barred from playing sponsor of $100. games with spectators A Gold Sponsor (includes 3-man team and present. 27+(56(59,&(62))(5(' hole sponsor) is $400. Sponsor signs will be noted The LHSAA will apply throughout the day on the course. ‡$OLJQPHQWV‡%UDNHV Rule 5.11.14 in the case ‡2LO&KDQJH‡6KRFNVDQG0RUH Monetary donations are also welcomed and of violations. much appreciated. Make checks payable to Rayne The rule states: Booster Club. Schools involved in in- :($/62$&&(37 For more information, contact Kaine Guidry fractions inconsistent (581-9155, Steve Dupont (288-9155), Tommy Gar- with wholesome com- rett (581-4526) or Jamie Broussard (523-1991). petition or a wholesome Email fl yer to [email protected]. athletic program, in- Page 8A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, May 28, 2020 Health care fi rm contracted for Acadia Parish Jail BY STEVE BANDY La. State Newspapers Police Jury selects CorrectHealth during special meeting CROWLEY - Effective July 1, the was mental health services for the in- • Sick call and primary care ser- visits, orders, records and discharge Acadia Parish Police Jury and the mates. vices. summaries. Acadia Parish Sheriff will be out of the Currently, none are regularly of- • Chronic Care Clinic. • Ancillary Diagnostic Services: The health care business when it comes to fered at the jail. CorrectHealth will • Mental Health / Psychiatric Ser- company utilizes various diagnostic inmates at the parish jail. provide mental health services. vices: The plan includes suicide pre- services to complete necessary func- By unanimous vote during a spe- Under the CorrectHealth plan, vention, intake screening, primary tions. cial meeting held the evening of mental healthcare rendered at the care, chronic disease management, • Staff Credentialing and Training: Wednesday, May 20, jurors voted to jail will be “evidence-based” and will medications, crisis intervention, indi- All team members who provide ser- enter into a one-year contract with be representative of National Com- vidual and group treatment, treatment vices to inmates will be appropriately CorrectHealth, a physician-owned mission on Correctional Health Care planning, discharge planning and credentialed and trained according to and operated company that special- standards. community collaborations. the licensure, certifi cation and regis- izes in health care at correctional fa- In addition, during the intake pro- • Medication Services: The com- tration requirements of the company cilities. cess, the CorrectHealth staff will tri- pany agreed to utilize Carmichael’s and the State of Louisiana. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, age and identify patients with sub- Cashway Pharmacy. • Continuous Quality Improve- CorrectHealth was founded in 2000 stance abuse dependence who are at • Communicable / Infectious Dis- ment: The company utilizes a continu- by Dr. Carlo Musso, a Louisiana na- risk for drug and alcohol withdrawal. ease Management: Appropriately ous quality improvement and manage- tive and LSU graduate. The company Patients who are in need of detox- trained and qualifi ed personnel will ment program that meets and exceeds has been servicing jails in Louisiana ifi cation will be placed under the ob- manage infectious disease and chronic accreditation standards. for 15 years and currently serves 12 servation of qualifi ed healthcare staff care disease programs. • Emergency Response, Drills and state facilities with more than 6,000 — typically in the infi rmary — until • Transfer screenings. Management: The company will re- inmates. detoxifi cation is complete. • Scheduled and unscheduled off- spond and assist in emergencies at “Most of the jails we operate are CorrectHealth, as did three other site services: CorrectHealth operates the jail. Routine drills for emergency comparable in size to the one you bidders in the process, offered both a a state-of-the-art system that coordi- response and disaster plans will be have here,” John Ritter, director of 24/7 and a 12/7 proposal. nates and tracks and validates special- conducted to meet accreditation stan- marketing and business development, Gibson openly pushed for the 24/7 ty care, consultations, procedures and dards. told jurors Wednesday. proposal, explaining that, during the emergency room visits. Additionally, • Health Education: The company The single-year contract comes 12 hours that no RN or LPN is at the the company will be responsible for provides health education to inmates, with a price tag of $261,770.98. jail, his personnel would be respon- arranging all emergency and off-site jail staff and healthcare staff. Pharmacy services will continue to sible for determining treatment or be provided by Carmichael’s Cashway transportation to a hospital for the Pharmacy in Crowley. inmates. The move to private health care at However, jurors balked at the price Acadia, Rayne Library now the jail was prompted by liability is- of 24-hour coverage. sues for the Sheriff’s Offi ce. “I think 24/7 is not an option,” Currently, the sheriff employs a Jury President Chance Henry said. offering curbside services pair of medics and their salaries are “I’d be open to putting an EMT in RAYNE - All branch- reimbursed by the police jury. there for those 12 hours or, if we see es of the Acadia Parish “But the liability is on us,” Sheriff the costs are reduced, move it up to library system are now K.P. Gibson explained. “And my in- 24 hours in the future.” offering curbside service surance with the Sheriff’s Association After the vote, Ritter said the com- at all of its locations, will no longer cover it.” pany will have no problem getting including the Rayne Gibson told jurors that his policy ready to take over the health care ser- branch located at 109 is up for renewal on July 1 “and I’m vices at the jail on July 1. West Perrodin. going to tell them that, effective that Gibson agreed to keep the current Requests will be tak- date, I’m no longer responsible for in- medics on payroll up to that date. en by phone and pa- mates’ health care.” Once CorrectHealth takes over, the trons will be allowed to The current system of providing following services will be provided: pick up their books at those services was budgeted by the • Intake: a receiving screening will designated spaces in police jury at $232,000 for 2020. be performed on all inmates booked front of the library. Another “big” issue for Gibson into the jail. All books are be- ing sanitized and will be placed in new plas- April building permits issued tic bags and all library cards holders are invit- RAYNE - Five build- antenna); and No plumbing permits ed. ing permits were sold • Susan Wheeler at were issued during the Readers can also re- in Rayne during the 508 Holt (remodel). month of April. turn library books at month of April having No air conditioning One gas permit was the same location. No a $155,572 total con- and heating permits issued during April overdue fi nes will be struction cost — home were issued in April. for $30 to DeRouen’s charged until further and commercial of Eight electrical per- Plumbing at 406 Live notice. $106,069 according to mits were issued during Oak. Patrons will not be Mark Daigle, city build- the month of April for No trailer moving per- allowed inside the li- ing inspector. $260 to: mits were issued during brary at this time, and Of that total, $305 • Jeff Meche Electric the month of April. donations are not being was for permits sold, at 309 North Branche; One house mov- accepted. LIBRARY SERVICES - Curbside services now being with $49,198 for remod- • Jeff Meche Electric ing permit was issued For more information offered at all libraries of Acadia Parish, including the elling work. at 510 Third Street; during April for $40 to call 334-3188 or 788- Rayne location as noted above. (ACadian-Tribune Building permits were • G&L Electric at 100- Wingate’s House Moving 1880. Photo by Josie Henry) issued during April to: B East Texas; at 305 Third Street. • Shannon Washing- • Posigen of Louisiana One miscellaneous ton at 603 Crandal (plan at 509 North Adams; permit for $100 was is- review); • Guidry’s Electrical sued during the month • Satin Builders at at 705 East E Street. of April to Posigen of 812 Lyman (new home); • Jeff Meche Electric Louisiana at 509 North • Posigen of Louisiana at 505 Ann Drive; Adams Avenue for a net at 509 North Adams (so- • Susan Wheeler at meter processing fee. lar panels); 508 Holt; and The permit total • Crown Castle at • Freedom Electric at amount for the month of 1018 Malvern (cell tower 811 Margaret. April was $735.

PROBLEMS CONTINUE - Disinfectant and baby wipes are causing a huge problem for the city’s sewer department as noted above as city employee Edward Plaissance unclogs a pump at the Mauboulas Park pump station. Households are asked to discard any type of wipe in the track and not through the sewer system. (Photo Submitted) ‘Hit the Road’ with Hospice Raffl e Ticket deadline for win a 2021 Kia Seltos; The funds raised help the Annual Hit the Road 2021 Rockwood Mini- to pay for the care and with Hospice of Acadi- Lite Camper; or a 4-day services that aren’t cov- ana Raffl e has been ex- cruise for 2. ered by insurance. As tended to Sunday, June The drawing will now the only nonprofi t hos- 14. Tickets can be pur- take place live on Face- pice in our communi- chased online at hos- book on Wednesday, ty, Hospice of Acadiana piceacadiana.com or by June 17, at 6:30 p.m. provides care to anyone calling 706-3809. The raffl e is Hospice medically eligible – re- Each $20 ticket of Acadiana’s largest gardless of their ability provides a chance to fundraiser of the year. to pay. Thursday, May 28, 2020 — 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

By SIDNEY STUTES be elected Rayne’s youngest contributed to Rayne’s prog- Special to the Tribune mayor at age 27 in 1898. ress and to its claim, as ex- But, the fact of the mat- pressed by Tribune Editor In 1892, Olivier Broussard, ter was that he was but one James Craig in 1904 that graduate of Jesuit St. Charles of many who came in second “our little city is the largest College in Grand Coteau, generation, if you will, to set- shipment center west of Lafay- came to Rayne to purchase tle in Rayne, having witnessed ette,” comparatively “export- a wooden building which the foresight and construction ing” $961,500 worth of varied housed a drug store at the of the foundation of a commu- products to Crowley’s total of base of the S. Adams Avenue nity, then to inject it with the $700,000, mostly in rice. crossing of the Southern Pa- strength and energy of youth. In 1904, in fact, having cifi c rail line. The founders who fi rst brought water and electricity The building had been bought onto the “Plat of to home and business house, erected by Dr. F. F. Young, a Rayne” were of another gener- and with a telephone system native of Abbeville, and one ation by 1898 – J. D. Benard operating from the second of the sons of Dr. Francis D. at 67 years of age, Mattias fl oor of his drug store, May- Young (to include Marion and Arenas, having died at age 70 or Olivier Broussard watched Lawrence), who would prac- in 1892, Francois Crouchet, the Southern Pacifi c junction tice in the early days of Rayne Numa Chachere in their late chief repair the rail grading at after their father, before re- 60’s, Mrs. Mary Robertson the S. Adams crossing – like- turning to Vermilion Parish Cunningham, widow of Dr. ly, in response to the May- to establish the family name William Cunningham, at age or’s move to secure for Rayne prominently in medical prac- 61 – at a time when the life “additional railroad facilities Philip Jules Chappuis, son tice in that area until this day. span of Americans averaged to open more markets for the of Julius Chappuis and At the moment in 1892, just a fraction more than 44 products of the surrounding Josephine Toups, graduated Rayne was not quite ten years years. community – from a differ- from Thibodaux College at Dr. George Clinton Mouton, old then – offi cially, that is Imagine, then, the “profi t” ent rail company. the age of fourteen and came son of Louisiana Governor (1883-1892) – with a popula- it was to Rayne when these In quick steps toward that to Rayne in the employ of his Alexandre Mouton, and res- tion that hovered around 500, young dynamic entrepreneurs goal, Rayne businessmen lis- uncle Anselm S. Chappuis as ident on N. Polk Street in most drawn here by the pros- came “in second wave” to set- tened to a proposal to run a a book-keeper. He “read law” Rayne, headed the commu- pect the railroad offered. tle by 1898 – Louis Privat was second rail line through town, under a district judge and nity’s “Committee of 15” And, not to be overlooked 21 years old, R. C. Holt was the Opelousas, Gulf and was admitted to law prac- business leaders to guide the were the number of farm fam- 24, John D. Hunter 23, Rob- Northeastern Railway, then tice in 1887, whereupon he acceptance of the Opelousas, ilies who settled in the imme- ert E. Cunningham 26, James persuaded Dr. George Clinton settled in Crowley, where he Gulf and Northeastern rail- diate surroundings – fi rst, Marvin Cunningham 21, G. Mouton to head a “Committee served two terms as mayor. road through Rayne. in cotton, but soon in rice, as A. Kennedy 24, Jacques Weil of 15” to asses the matter. well as corn, sugar cane, wool 26, Edmond Weil 22. Indeed, And, in a burst of enthu- money derived from the spe- and hides, poultry and eggs, people like James L. Craig at siasm, they nodded favorably ing the necessary fi nancial cial tax would be “improper- and, yes, even frogs, to count 36, Emile Daboval at 41, and toward a vote of a fi ve-mill support for the project. ly expended,” he hoped they on the freight depot at Rayne Dr. George Clinton Mouton property tax in support of this He publicly said as much would “be immediately dissi- to ship their goods to markets at 45, were considered the new rail connection, all with- to the Acadia Parish Police pated,” because the promoter heretofore beyond reach. “gray-beard sages” at the time in a matter of weeks, only to Jury in Crowley in June by of the road intended to “sur- At his entry to Rayne, Olivi- Rayne was preparing to enter realize that Thomas H. Lew- admitting that even his home mount all obstacles” to build er Broussard was but 21 years the 20th Century. is, president of the proposed base in Opelousas had yet to the road. of age and only 12 years older Directly and indirectly, OGNE company, still had agree to a vote on any tax for With that, St. Landry Dis- than Rayne itself, and would each – and many more – “much to do” by way of secur- support. Not only that – but rumor trict Judge Gilbert Dupre had spread that some opposition apparently risen to offer a se- to the idea was being heard ries of resolutions, which, as in Opelousas, which caused he read them here in Rayne Rayne’s “Committee of 15” to at his drug store, Mayor Oliv- agree to “hold off” any further ier Broussard “undoubtedly” local action, pending news found “familiar.” from Opelousas. In fact, with little variance, Somewhat oddly, the fi rst each of the Judge’s resolu- report of any “movement” in tions not only “mimicked” Opelousas reached Mayor Ol- the wording Olivier Brous- ivier Broussard by way of an sard had proposed at the fi rst article appearing in his copy meeting of businessmen in of the Times Picayune news- Rayne in June, but, in several paper of August 13, 1904. phrases, were the exact words The mayor had to have of the Rayne mayor. smiled to himself as he read The Opelousas gathering of a meeting of political lead- had resolved that it was “of ers at the St. Landry Parish vital interest to the present Courthouse “to discuss the ob- and future . . . welfare of the jections of a few of our cit- community . . . that the rail- izens to the proposed fi ve-mill road be consummated so as tax to encourage the construc- to have competitive freight tion of the Opelousas, Gulf and rates and passenger rates Northeastern Railway.” with the lines now traversing Called to answer these ob- our parish.” jections, Thomas H. Lewis, Furthermore, they ap- president of the railroad in proved the proposition of a question, “responded prompt- levy of fi ve mills for ten years ly,” wrote the Times Picayune, on the property tax payers and “urging people to vote the tax, asserted that “safeguards” and setting to rest the frivolous would be taken to see that objections raised to the imposi- any funds would be “properly By 1906, the Texas-Pacific Railroad Company had track connection westward from New tion of the tax.” He added that disposed.” Orleans, crossing the Atchafalaya River at Melville, and up to Shreveport, then Ft. Worth, the road would undoubtedly And, certain to raise a and on to El Paso. Judge Thomas H. Lewis’s idea was to connect his Opelousas, Gulf and be constructed, and that if Northeastern Railway to the Texas-Pacific line at Melville. there were any fears that the See PLAN, Page 10A Page 10A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, May 28, 2020 PLAN From Page 9A chuckle from Mayor Broussard Parish had determined to sup- Mississippi River and entering about the southwestern sec- road. was the resolution “to appoint port the Opelousas, Gulf and New Orleans (see explanation tion of the Opelousas, Gulf and “The amendments reduce a Committee of 15 property tax Northeastern Railway project, below), and in a northeasterly Northeastern rail line crossing the shares of stock from $100 to payers,” whose duty would be the success of a tax vote was direction from Opelousas, and “at, or near Rayne, at or near $25, and permit each tax payer “to cooperate with the board of highly probable. Still, no date extending said line in a south- Crowley, or at or near Jen- to become a stockholder in directors of the proposed rail for a vote had been men- westerly direction and crossing nings.” Could it happen that, the company. For instance, company” – word for word, tioned! the Louisiana Western Railroad though Rayne had been fi rst parties paying a property tax straight out of the Rayne May- In retrospect, from a dis- (Southern Pacifi c) at or near the to endorse the project, it might to the amount of $25 are given or’s mouth from the June tance of some 116 years, here town of Rayne, or at or near the yet be “by-passed!” Shades a share in the company; those meeting at the local Town Hall. in 2020, the Times Picayune town of Crowley, or at or near of the Rayne-Crowley feud of paying less than $25 may club Ah, but one fi nal resolution account of the Opelousas the town of Jennings, and ex- 1887 again!! with other small tax payers and from Opelousas caught the meeting had underscored not tending thence to the deep wa- Dr. Mouton’s Committee secure a share between them, Mayor’s eye, “Resolved that it only the degree of notice Olivier ters of the Gulf.” met again in Rayne on Mon- or they may sell their tax re- is the sense of the meeting that Broussard had already attract- The reference to the Mis- day, August 31, 1904 to de- ceipts if they so desire. Honorable Marion P, Swords ed in the railroad matter, but sissippi River and New Orle- clare its position that Rayne “It appears to us an equita- (Sheriff of St. Landry Parish had signaled the central role ans indicated the intention of remained “committed” to the ble arrangement, and the citi- and ex-offi cio tax collector), be the Rayne mayor was to play the directors of the Opelousas, idea of a second rail connec- zens of the ward representing tendered the sincere thanks of in getting the Opelousas, Gulf Gulf and Northeastern Railway tion, but that it would not act the opposition to the scheme this meeting for his unselfi sh and Northeastern Railway to to “make connection” at Mel- “precipitously.” Opelousas should now ‘bury the hatchet’ and patriotic offer to remit all “run” through Rayne. ville, Louisiana with the exist- had, fi rst, to show that it sup- and help get a new road for fees for the collection of the pro- nancially and, just After all, Olivier Broussard ing Texas and Pacifi c Railroad ported it fi Opelousas.” posed tax.” had not “been graduated” by line which ran to and from as importantly, to commit to In effect, any property tax Darn! That was one thing the Jesuits of Grand Coteau New Orleans, and “bridged a route that included Rayne. payer in Opelousas, regardless Mayor Broussard had not “for nothing” – all, meant to across the Atchafalaya River” A full month and more of his tax assessment, could thought of asking Sheriff El- assure for him the rank as at Melville, then westward to passed before Rayne heard of bundle with others to become ridge W. Lyons of Acadia Par- Rayne’s most forward think- El Paso, Texas at the moment, any movement from Opelou- shareholders in a railroad ish to do, should Rayne decide ing, dynamic mayor of the fi rst thereby connecting the OGNE sas, and then only to read of it company. to “vote the tax.” quarter century of its history. to the markets in New Orleans from the pages of the Opelou- The next move awaited the In summation of the Back to 1904 – the (See map). sas Courier newspaper of Oc- Opelousas meeting, the Times Opelousas Committee of 15 Here in Rayne, in late Au- tober 8. And the “unwritten November meeting of the St. Picayune stated, “There is no apparently “went to work” gust 1904, Dr. George Clinton message” was that Thomas Landry Parish Police Jury, the doubt but that the special tax of compiling a list, by late Au- Mouton’s “Committee of 15” H. Lewis had clearly met with body that had to authorize the fi ve mills . . . will be carried, de- gust, “of more than one-third began to sense that Thomas more than just “frivolous ob- holding of a special election on spite the objections of some of the qualifi ed voters and H. Lewis might have overstat- jection” to a tax vote in that the question of the fi ve mill tax of the citizens, whose objec- taxpayers of the First Ward of ed his position back in June ward of St. Landry Parish. proposition. tions, however, are not serious- St. Landry,” who agreed to re- when he had assured the local In fact, it had taken four The news that would come ly urged.” quest the Police Jury to order business community that he amendments to the Charter from Opelousas would be good Editor’s Note: A soon-to-be an election on the question had “subscribed all the money of the Opelousas, Gulf and – in Rayne, but could Dr. published article will focus on “of imposing a fi ve mill tax for necessary for preliminary ex- Northeastern Railway Compa- Mouton’s local Committee of the tragic shooting of Sheriff a period of ten years to raise penses.” ny to “satisfy” the opposition to 15 count on “anything good” to Marion Swords of St. Landry a fund amounting to $70,000, Two months had passed – a tax vote. come from a rumored meet- Parish and the intrigue that payable in annual installments and, Mr. Lewis had yet to get The Opelousas Courier ex- ing between Crowley Mayor followed. of $7,000 . . . to aid in the con- Opelousas to vote as rumors plained, “It is believed that P. J. Chappuis and Thomas Mayor Olivier Broussard, struction of the Opelousas, Gulf circulated that opposition to these amendments will obviate H. Lewis, given the fact that “no slouch” as a political play- and Northeastern Railway, a the project was building. all objections hitherto raised to Rayne’s nemesis, William “W. er himself, understood the Pic- road by which it is proposed to Then, too – there was this the levy of the fi ve mill tax upon W.” Duson, still lurked in the ayune’s conclusion. Once the connect Opelousas with some uncertain statement from the property holders of the First background – in his parish political leaders of St. Landry line of railway, paralleling the Opelousas “Committee of 15” Ward in aid of the proposed seat!

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Road, Crowley. • Fridays, 8 a.m. to available at the Rayne al Guard proudly part- self-administered nasal • Wednesdays, 8 a.m. • Thursdays, 8 a.m. 11 a.m.: Mire VFD, Mire Civic Center, residents ners with the Louisiana swab test that will al- to 11 a.m.: Church of to 11 a.m.: Rice Festival Highway, Duson. of Acadia parish will now Department of Health, Of- low those being tested have more local options fi ce of Public Health and to swab their own nose for COVID-19 testing. local parish leaders to on site while in their Sex offenders fail to register as required; In partnership with help support the expan- vehicles, observed by a the Louisiana Depart- sion of COVID-19 test- trained medical volun- ment of Health / Offi ce ing in Louisiana to better teer to ensure the sam- APSO, Crime Stoppers seek individuals of Public Health and serve the community and ple is taken correctly. CROWLEY - Sex offenders are re- • Jimmy Louviere, 49, white male the Acadia Parish Police Protect What Matters,” • Once results are re- quired by law to register with law with brown hair and green eyes. He’s Jury, the Louisiana Na- said Brigadier General ceived, the local Offi ce of enforcement. When a person fails to 5 feet, 7 inches in height and weighs tional Guard will be oper- Cindy H. Haygood, As- Public will contact those complete this requirement, they need 165 pounds. ating mobile COVID-19 sistant Adjutant General. who were tested to com- to be held accountable, according to His last known address is 293 Ray testing sites throughout “With our public health municate their results Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Lejeune Road in Jennings. the parish. partners and support of and share any necessary The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce Louviere is wanted for failure to Mobile testing will local parish leadership, information. 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Mouton is wanted for failure to reg- week. Because of the Me- the testing — and no • Thursday, May 28: Arceneaux is wanted for failure to ister and notify as a convicted sex of- morial Day holiday, the symptom screening re- 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Rice register and notify as a convicted sex fender and failure to notify of change fi rst week begins today. quired. Festival Building, Crow- offender and failing to notify of change of address. Thereafter, the schedule The testing site will be ley. of address. Anyone with any information re- starting June 1 will be conducted as a drive-th- • Friday, May 29: garding these fugitives is Monday through Friday ru test site. Walk-up test- Mire Volunteer Fire De- urged to call the tips line from 8 a.m. to approxi- ing is not preferred due partment, 5248 Mire at 789-TIPS or download mately 11 a.m. to safety concerns, but Highway, Duson. the P3 app on a mobile “I am encouraged by they will not be turned The schedule begin- device to report your tip this wonderful partner- away. ning Monday, June 1, anonymously. ship which will great- • Once on site, those will include: All callers will remain ly increase testing op- being tested will need to • Mondays, 8 a.m. to anonymous and can re- portunities for resident wear a mask and stay in 11 a.m., D.I.’s Restau- ceive up to a $1,000 cash throughout Acadia Par- their cars for verifi cation rant, 6561 Evangeline reward for information ish,” said Dr. Tina Ste- of eligibility criteria, ID Highway, Basile. leading to an arrest in fanski, Region 4 Direc- check and self-adminis- • Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Gerald Jimmy Martelle Arceneaux Louviere Mouton this case.

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RAYNE HIGH SCHOOL 2020 GRADUATION - The traditional Rayne High School graduation ceremony was modifi ed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions and social distancing procedures with the graduates, joined by their parents, receiving their diplomas during a ceremony to accommodate the social distancing mandates. Graduates were seated on the football fi eld with their guests in the stands of the stadium for the Saturday morning commencement. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry RHS Continued From Page 1A uates who received Elizabeth Daigle Literary Rally $200 William Billings, Devin Jonathan Guidry, Chloe sey Primeaux, Jackson civic awards and schol- - LSUE Leonard Ger- Scholarship, Nicholls Blanchard, Gage Boss, Guilbeau, Nikki Guil- Pryor, Briana Richard, arships, including: ald “Pep” Spell $1,200 State University $28,000 Kyros Bott, Leah Bou- beaux, Ja’Quan Guil- Emile Richard, Jacie Londyn Bardash - Scholarship Scholarship dreaux, Kaleb Boullion, lory, Taylor Harrison, Richard, Kolby Richard, SLCC FFA Scholarship Madeleine Deville Emile Richard - Jor- Kassidie Bourgeois, An- Madison Heins, Hayley Morley Richard, Lily Rob- Gracie Bergeorn - - LSUE Leonard Ger- dan Matthews Wrestling tonnae Bowens, Taylor Hoover, Jordan Huval, erts, Ron Roberts, Kynlie Rayne Chamber of Com- ald “Pep” Spell $1,200 Scholarship Breaux, Chandler Brous- Dylan Istre, Megan Is- Sanchez, Guy Sarver, Ty merce Award, Rayne Li- Scholarship, LSUE Lit- Morley Richard - Mc- sard, Kristen Broussard, tre, Willie Jeanis, Ami- Savoy, Asiah Semien, ons Club $1,000 Award, erary Rally $100 Schol- Neese State University Candice Brown, Ti’Jhae yah Jenkins, Hannah Bran’Dajah Senegal, ULL Magnolia $1,400 arship, CDA Court #844 Academic Excellence Byers, Alyssiah Carrier, Jenkins, Ruth Johnson, Jareshia Seraile, Tyler Scholarship, Sonny Stel- $500 Scholarship $20,000 Award Reese Carrier, Armonz- Mallory Joseph, Nyla Simon, Leon Smith Jr., ly $650 Scholarship Makayla Dronet - LSU Lily Roberts - Beta ria Carter, Baylee Cary, Joubert, Kei’Von Keel, Caitlin Sonnier, Derrick Lauren Bernard - $47,252 Scholarship Sigma Phi Award Destiny Chantlin, Don Kelsey Kelly, Kristian Sonnier, Blaise Stelly, SLCC FFA Scholarship Kacelyn Dugas - Lou- Ron Roberts - Rotary Charles Jr., Ke’Asa Cha- Kelly, Chase King, David Cierra Stevens, Den- Devin Blanchard - isiana Educate $2,600 Club Most Improved Se- vis, Madison Chiasson, LaCombe, Tanner La- nis Strout, Kassandra SLCC FFA Scholarship Grant nior Autumn Clement, Bur- Grange, Goldie Lanclos, Strout, Carson Tate, Kassidie Bourgeois Chloe Guilbeau - Alixandra Thibo- ton Coats, Hayden Col- Hunter Landreneau, Shane Thevenet, Alix- - SLCC FFA Scholar- Rayne Chamber of Com- deaux - DAR Award ligan, Shatellia Colomb, Brittany LeBlanc, Leo andra Thibodeaux, Ja- ship, Millsaps College merce Award The commencement Benjamin Comeaux, LeBlanc Jr., Ciara Leday, mie Thibodeaux, Myah $120,000 Scholarship, Hailey Hoover - SLCC was concluded with Kol- Makenzie Comeaux, Clay Kristen Lemaire, Skye Thibodeaux, Ridge Thi- Christian Brothers En- FFA Scholarship by Richard leading the Cope, Antonio Cormier, Lemoine, Lindsey Leon, bodeaux, Juan Torres, deavor Full Tuition Ruth Johnson - ULL Alma Mater and Lindsey Dakota Cormier, Darlene Mason Lockwood, Jas- Collin Trahan, Zachary Award Cypress $2,400 Schol- Bergeron delivering the Cormier, Kelsey Corm- mine Lopez, Lexie Marks, Trahan, Carmen Ven- Kristen Broussard - arship Benediction. ier, Kianna Cormier, Alexis Matthews, Ca- able, Layson Venable, Scottish Rite American Mallory Joseph - Lou- The 2020 graduates Shawn Cormier, Davyn mille McClelland, Josh- Nicholas Viator, Jalayna Patriotism Award isiana College $12,000 receiving diplomas from Cutrer, Elizabeth Daigle, ua McCrory, Brannigan Wilridge, Xavier, Wilridge, Don Charles - A&O Scholarship Principal Prudhomme Miguel Delvalle, Kiley Meaux, Kurt Meaux, Zechariah Wilson, Trevor 21st $250 Century Club Tanner LaGrange Saturday morning were Deshotel, Halle Deville, Autumn Meche, Lillian Wiltz, Mariah Winbush, Award - Acadia Parish $500 Ayanna Aguilar, Ethan Madeleine Deville, Gavin Melancon, Brey Menard, Doriane Witherwax and Burton Coats - Scot- Sheriff’s Offi ce Schol- Alleman, Mercedes Arce- Devillier, Alyssa Dorsett, Brooklyn Menard, Dre- Syi’mon Young. tish Rite American Patri- arship, ULL Cypress neaux, Brandon Auguil- Miles Doucet, Makay- don Milstead, Gary Mire Following the tas- otism Award $9,600 Scholarship lard, Victoria Auster, la Dronet, Kacelyn Du- Jr., Ja’Marcus Monroe, sel ceremony, the com- McKenzie Comeaux Ciara Leday - NROTC Taylor Babineaux, Tuck- gas, Paige Figaro, Derri- Caleb Moore, Madison mencement was conclud- - The Ellington $1,000 $180,000 Scholarship er Babineaux, Londyn an Fitch, Jaiklyn Floyd, Nero, Leah Olivier, Zach- ed with the Benediction Scholarship Madison Nero - Lou- Bardash, Truly Benoit, Pe’yton Francis, Trivion ary Olivier, Mary Pep- by Lindsey Primeaux, the Antonio Cormier - isiana College $14,000 Bryce Bergeron, Gracie Francis, Natasha Good- per, Beau Perrodin, Lilly Alma Mater led by Kolby Rayne State Bank $500 Scholarship Bergeron, Lauren Ber- will, Chanler Guidry, Potier, J’Naya Poullard, Richard and the tossing Scholarship Leah Olivier - LSUE nard, Evan Bertrand, Demetriona Guidry, Baileigh Primeaux, Lind- of the graduates’ hats. Updates on COVID-19 cases; new numbers see continued decrease Acadia Parish - As Phase One of reopening massage parlors, spas, resume proceedings on being affected by the been suspended until businesses continue to the state as the state- amusement parks and June 5, with the Police closures include: all city further notice; all base- open for business and wide stay-at-home or- bars (without food) still Station remaining closed parks remain closed; all ball practice and the citizens continue to in- der expired last week as remain closed. except for the front lob- city public centers re- 2020 scheduled base- crease travel and ac- noted by Gov. John Bel As of Wednesday by. main closed; all sched- ball/softball program is tivities as some restric- Edwards. morning, Louisiana Other city services uled center rentals have suspended until further tions have been relaxed Phase One allowed reported 38,054 con- notice; the walking track during Phase 1 of re- for the opening of some fi rmed cases of the coro- at Gossen Park and opening the state. currently closed busi- navirus in the state, in- Kennedy Field may be “We are seeing peo- nesses, including hair cluding the additional utilized, but safe social ple enjoying our local and nail salon and gyms 245 cases reported on distance is required; and restaurants and doing and fi tness centers. It Monday. MLK Basketball Courts a little more ‘safe’ shop- also allows for dine-in The total number of are off limits for public ping at our local stores, seating at restaurants deaths state-wide now safety until further No- which is a good thing,” with certain restrictions stands at 2,596 with tice. stated Mayor Charles including social distanc- an increase of 11 since Please contact Derise “Chuck” Robichaux ing. Tuesday. at 250-1456 with any concerning the loosen- Other businesses, in- The LDH is reporting concerns or questions ing of restrictions during cluding tattoo parlors, that 28,700 coronavi- for the Rayne Recreation rus patients are “pre- Department. NOTICE: sumed recovered” with The Rayne Police Depart- Public Notices 831 people hospitalized ment will strictly enforce with the disease. Of that these closures. PUBLIC NOTICE number, 103 require ---- ventilators. Acadia Parish has ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YPL-YYPL 395 COVID-19 cases, Project No. (3308-01) City of Rayne, Louisiana (herein referred to as the “Owner”) an increase of 96 since Real NVH]HPSHISLN Notice is hereby given that electronic bids will be received by the Owner via the weekend stats. the Mader Engineering Plan Room at HYPERLINK “http://www.madereng. The total number of ;O\YZKH`HUK;;OO com/”www.madereng.com until 10:00 o’clock a.m. on Thursday the 2nd day of July , 2020 for the project described as follows: deaths in Acadia Parish Cajun :H[\YKH` PURCHASE OF A SEWER CLEANING TRUCK still stands at 18 with FOR THE an increase of three in CITY OF RAYNE, LOUISIANA the last week. Buffet Menu Properly submitted electronic bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by an Food online webinar platform. Email the City Clerk at HYPERLINK “mailto:annette.cu- Citizens are remind- [email protected]” [email protected] for more information regarding join- ed by the Mayor that 3\UJO!HTWT3\U ing instructions. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Specifi cations and other contract documents may be downloaded from the Mader Engineering the city government +PUULY! WT Plan Room as hosted by Central Bidding (subject to fees and conditions). will continue to operate 4VUKH` :H[\YKH`3\UJO This will be the only method of plan distribution and the only method for with a number of safety *OPJRLU:[L^ 3HNUPHWWL bid submittal. precautions remaining The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such ac- in place for everyone’s ;\LZKH` :H[\YKH`5PNO[ tions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. /LNHXVRQ)DFHERRN -YPLK7VYR*OVWZ -YPLK*OPJRLU safety. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-fi ve (45) days after the actual date 5DVFDOV&DMXQ 4LH[SVHM of the opening thereof. The lobby at City Hall 5HVWDXUDQW >LKULZKH` Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the remains closed to foot =HYPLZ7SLHZL*HSS :\UKH` City of Rayne, Louisiana or Mader Engineering., Inc. no later than seven (7) traffi c, but the drive- :[LHR5PNO[ 7VYR9VHZ[PUH days prior to the bid opening. +RXUV6XQGD\7KXUVGD\ .YH]` through is still available IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS ;O\YZKH` -YPLKVY)HRLK AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE Monday through Friday DPSP -YPLK*OPJRLU *OPJRLU FORM OF BID PROPOSAL. ALSO MINORITY AND FEMALE OWNED AS WELL AS SECTION 3 (LOCAL FIRMS) CONTRACTING FIRMS ARE ENCOURAGED between 8:30 a.m. and )ULGD\DQG6DWXUGD\ TO SUBMIT BIDS. 4 p.m. Citizens can also -YPKH` DPSP :LHMVVK Bidders are advised that the project is also being funded in part by the Clean use the night drop box, Water State Revolving Fund Program of LDEQ. online payments, and )URQWDJH5RDG QRUWKDW([LW  through U.S. Mail to pay ‡5D\QH %XIIHWVXEMHFWWRFKDQJH Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune May 28, 2020, bills or fi nes. 0HQXDOVRDYDLODEOH June 4, 2020 and June 18, 2020 ‡ ______Rayne City Court will