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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 1 SECTION, 16 PAGES $1.00 COPY City announces hours for Halloween; Fright Fest canceled BY LISA SOILEAUX of COVID-19 still exist,” stat- respect others by wearing rec- is mandated by the Governor’s Procla- Managing Editor ed Mayor Charles “Chuck” ommended face masks, safety mation 117 JBE 2020, is best left up Robichaux while discussing gloves, practice social dis- to the parents of Rayne.” RAYNE - The City of Rayne, un- Halloween in Rayne. “I tancing and other guide- The hours for Trick-or-Treating in fortunately due to COVID-19 relat- do encourage everyone lines set forth. Rayne are set as follows: Saturday, ed concerns, will not host its annual to participate safely by He also asked par- Oct. 31, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 Fright Fest at the Rayne Civic Center making good decisions ents to only visit homes p.m. enjoyed every year by hundreds of concerning where your willing to participate Hal- The Rayne Police Department will youngsters. children Trick-or-Treat. loween night (their front be out with extra patrol offi cers Hal- The good news is that the Acadia “I’m recommending that porch light is on, they are loween night to assure a safe experi- Parish Police Jury has opened up the your family Trick-or-Treat with outside welcoming visitors, etc.). ence for all involved. parish, under Phase 3 guidelines, and family members and friends versus Robichaux continues, “It is solely Robichaux urges everyone to is allowing Trick-Or-Treating on Sat- neighborhoods and homes who you up to the parents in Rayne to choose “please be courteous and respectful to urday, Oct. 31, as usual, including do not know. These are the best rec- the direction or level of participation others.....The safety of our citizens is the City of Rayne. ommendations as a means of protect- they feel is best for their children. most important during this pandemic, “I would encourage our citizens ing you and yours.” Adding other personal safety mea- but we are happy that it is safe enough to bear in mind the dangers and risk Robichaux also urges everyone to sures for your children, beyond what to have some fun at Halloween. Former Gov. Mike Foster passes away at age 90 It was Monday, Jan. 8, home, Oaklawn Manor. peratures to see the new became an Eagle Scout in 1996, and the headline in Foster was an Eagle governor sworn into office,” the Boy Scouts of Ameri- the Banner-Tribune, as well Scout, a member of Troop the Banner reported. ca in 1946 and is a recip- as virtually all media in Lou- 1 in the 1940s. Fellow Eagle When not in Baton ient of the Distinguished isiana and beyond, was “Fos- Scout Dr. Thomas Kramer Rouge, Foster was usual- Eagle Scout Award. He was ter new Louisiana governor.” described him as “an excel- ly at his home, Oaklawn a member of Delta Kappa Nowhere more jubilantly lent Boy Scout who lived up Manor, or often as not, in Epsilon fraternity (Zeta Zeta than here in St. Mary Par- to the oath and the laws of the duck blind, as he was an chapter) and The Friars. He ish: Our own native son had scouting in every way. He avid hunter. joined the Air Force and risen to the highest office in was an asset to the scouting Foster attended pub- served in the Korean War. the state. movement.” lic high school in Franklin, His paternal grandfather, Murphy J. “Mike” Fos- Foster was born on July graduated from Louisiana Murphy J. Foster Sr., was ter was a well-known busi- 11, 1930, in Shreveport, State University in Baton governor of Louisiana from nessman and unlikely poli- Louisiana. Shortly thereaf- Rouge in 1952 with a bach- 1892 to 1900 and thereafter tician. But he charged into a ter, his family moved to Cen- elor of science in chemis- served as U.S. senator from seat in the state Senate and terville where he attended try, and Southern Univer- 1900 to 1913. By the time announced his candidacy public school as a child. sity Law Center with a juris Mike Foster entered politics, for governor. “A crowd of about 5,000 doctorate in 2004, the year He died Sunday at his braved today’s cold tem- he left the governorship. He See FOSTER, Page 5A Former Gov. Mike Foster Ochsner, Lafayette General Health merger complete $465M growth plan, immediate $100M expansion included in combined system Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, La- advancing digital innovation and ner Lafayette General Board of fayette General Health (LGH) has patient-centered solutions in the Trustees. “Ochsner is an organi- joined Ochsner Health. Acadiana region. zation with a national reputation, Lafayette General Health will This merger includes an in- but Louisiana roots. They under- now be known as Ochsner Lafay- vestment of nearly half a billion stand our state’s unique health- ette General and the system will dollars from Ochsner over the care needs and are committed to enhance access to care and im- next 10 years, which will infuse advancing care in our region. prove the health and well-being vital resources into the commu- “As one system, we have an of communities across Acadiana. nity to expand healthcare access, opportunity to truly make a Now the largest and most technology and workforce oppor- positive impact in the lives and comprehensive healthcare pro- tunities. health of the people in our state.” vider in the Gulf South, Ochsner “Our vision is to truly improve Thursday’s announcement is committed to expanding clini- the health of Louisianans and is the conclusion of a process cal services focused on the criti- people across the Gulf South,” cal health needs of Acadiana and said David Wilson, chair, Ochs- See MERGER, Page 3A Water system facility work BY LISA SOILEAUX by the city, will assist with needed Managing Editor area as improvements are slated to begin soon for infrastructure up- RAYNE - City employees and grades. Chief Carroll Stelly’s DOC Inmate Mayor Charles Robichaux notes Work Program have been busy with the new water plant clarifi er project, the construction of a new water a major water system project for the plant storage facility located on 4th city, will result in cleaner, safer water. Street, just across the street from the city’s water plant. With the work being completed by the two crews, construction costs Storm prep of thousands of dollars will be saved, As of press time, residents of while the city will add a needed facil- south Louisiana were urged to prep ity for the water department. for Hurricane Delta, a huge storm The location will include a large aimed at the Louisiana coast as a metal storage building, completed Category 3 hurricane. Although the with a fenced in yard to safely house storm could take a more west or NEW WATER SYSTEM FACILITY, IMPROVEMENTS - City employees and DOC equipment and water system sup- east turn, it will still produce strong inmates have been busy during the past few weeks with the construction of a large plies, along with enough room to winds and heavy rainfall. Residents metal building for storage of equipment and supplies needed for the city’s water system. welcome up to two water wells for should take proper precautions for The location will also be the site for future water wells as they are needed for Rayne’s the city’s water system. their safety and the possibility of water system. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) The property, recently purchased days of no electrical service.

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Page 2A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 Obituaries Former Louisiana Gov. Mike

was celebrant of the David Trahan and Re- Funeral Mass and con- gina Hulin Trahan; Foster funeral services held ducted the funeral ser- one brother, Wilson J. vices. Trahan; one daughter- ning surpluses, ending and district account- Raymond was a in-law, Molly Menard the repeated pattern of ability framework that member of St. Vincent Trahan; and one broth- budgeting by crisis, and has led to dramatic in- de Paul Society of St. er-in-law, Donwid “Don” making massive new in- creases in student aca- Joseph Catholic Church Deville. vestments in infrastruc- demic performance and and the Knight of Co- Pallbearers were his ture and education, high school graduation lumbus, Rayne Council. fi ve grandsons, Lon both K-12 and Higher rates. To retain Louisi- Survivors include his Moody, Luke Moody, Ed, to position Louisi- ana’s most talented high wife of 71 years, Mary Jacob Huckabay, Scotty ana more competitively school students, he cre- Lee Venable Trahan; Menard, Brett Pitre, and for the future. ated the TOPS scholar- three daughters, San- godchild Bryan Deville. He called a special ship program that has dra Trahan Hein and A Rosary was prayed session early in his fi rst provided scholarships Raymond Trahan spouse Steve, Annette Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 year in offi ce and suc- to tens of thousands of Trahan, and Lisa Moody p.m. in Gossen Funeral cessfully pushed the students in the past two RAYNE - Funeral ser- and companion Mark Home in Rayne. legislature to restore decades. vices were held Tuesday, Daigle; two sons, Ron- The family request- balance to Louisiana’s Governor Foster also Oct. 6, 2020, at a 10 a.m. nie Trahan and com- ed visitation in Gossen Murphy J. legal system. He created spearheaded the build- Mass of Christian Burial panion Darlene Rich- Funeral Home in Rayne, “Mike” Foster the Louisiana Workforce ing of the renowned New at St. Joseph Catholic ard, and Glenn Trahan; on Monday, Oct. 5, from Commission and then Orleans Center for the Church in Rayne, for 17 grandchildren; 28 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on FRANKLIN - Gov- persuaded legislators Creative Arts, giving New Raymond Trahan, 91, great-grandchildren; Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 8 ernor Murphy James and voters to catch Lou- Orleans the fi nest per- who died Saturday, Oct. two great-great-grand- a.m. to 9:30 a.m. “Mike” Foster, Jr., a re- isiana up with the rest of forming, visual, literary, 3, 2020 at his residence child; one sister, Dolores Friends may view the tired businessman and the country by creating and culinary arts pro- in Rayne. Trahan Deville; one obituary and guestbook sugar cane farmer from the Louisiana Commu- grams in any secondary Interment was in the brother, Elwood Trahan online at www.gossenfu- St. Mary Parish, left this nity and Technical Col- school in the nation. St. Joseph Cemetery #2 and spouse Marie; and neralhome.net. earth on Sunday, Octo- lege System—which has When he left offi ce in Rayne. one sister in law, Geral- Arrangements were ber 4, 2020 surround- been Louisiana’s fastest in 2004, Louisiana was Rev. Brent Smith, dine Arabie. entrusted to Gossen ed by family and close growing workforce de- in a dramatically better Pastor of St. Joseph He was preceded in Funeral Home, Inc. of friends. velopment system ever place fi nancially and the Catholic Church Rayne, death by his parents, Rayne, LA, 334-3141. Mike Foster became since. He fought fraud, foundation had been Louisiana’s 53rd gov- abuse, and runaway laid for future success Church in Opelousas, grandfather, Patrick ernor after running for spending in the Medic- in all other areas of state offi ce as a little-known was celebrant of the Babineaux, and mater- aid program, ensuring government. He credited senator to fi x things that Funeral Mass and con- nal grandfather, George money was available for his success as a legis- were broken. He served ducted the funeral ser- Cannon. the Children’s Health lator and as Governor Louisiana as its chief Insurance Program, to his non-partisan ap- vices. Pallbearers were Van executive from 1996 – and brought the Charity proach, always putting Survivors include his Champange, Connor 2004. Hospital system under Louisiana’s needs and parents, Samuel “Sam” LeBeouf, Tina Coolman, The fi rst thing Gover- the supervision of LSU priorities fi rst. Babineaux and Vanessa Mitch Babineaux, Brian nor Foster handed to his Medical School. Governor Foster Cannon Babineaux of Babineaux and Drake senior staff members Governor Foster paid graduated from Louisi- Mire; one sister, Morgan Menard. Honorary pall- were coins that read, “Do down state debt more ana State University in Babineaux of Mire; one bearer was Heather Mire. the Right Thing.” That than any other Gov- 1952 with a Bachelor of niece/godchild, Addison A Rosary was prayed was the mantra that he ernor while investing science in chemistry and Meche of Mire; pater- Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 lived by, the standard hundreds of millions of he also managed, while nal grandmother, Flora p.m. in Gossen Funeral that he held his staff to, dollars into new univer- in offi ce, to complete his Bryar Hunter Blanchard Babineaux Home in Rayne. and that to which he in- sity buildings and de- courses at the Southern Babineaux of Mire; maternal grand- The family requested sisted Louisiana govern- ferred maintenance and University Law School mother, Audrey Can- visitation in Gossen Fu- ment aspire. reimagining the entire and graduated with a MIRE - Funeral ser- non of Kingstree, South neral Home in Rayne on He began his con- state government com- juris doctorate in 2004. Carolina; three uncles, Tuesday, Oct. 6, from vices were held Wednes- struction company, plex which rebuilt and He was never happy Brian Babineaux and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and day, Oct. 7, 2020, at a Bayou Sale, so his farm revitalized downtown with lawyers telling him spouse Sandi Babin- Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. Mass of Chris- employees would have Baton Rouge. he couldn’t accomplish eaux of Mire, godfather 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. tian Burial at Assump- work during the off sea- He made restoring his objectives in state and godmother Mitch In lieu of fl owers do- tion of the Blessed Virgin son. He was also an avid Louisiana’s coast a na- government because it Mary Catholic Church Babineaux and spouse nations can be made outdoorsman who loved tional issue as well as “was against the law” in Mire for Bryar Hunt- Simonne Babineaux of in Bryar Hunter Babin- fi shing along the Louisi- a statewide priority, and sought to change er Babineaux, 27, who Mire, and Rusty Can- eaux’s name to Wound- ana coast and hunting passing constitutional those laws by further died Thursday, Oct. 1, non of Andrews, South ed Warrior Project. in southwest Louisiana amendments that re- understanding how it in Smyrna, Tennessee. Carolina; godchild, Friends may view the on Pecan Island. quired new federal fund- could best be done. Interment was in Anna Belle Babineaux; obituary and guestbook Governor Foster was ing dedicated to coastal In 2003, Governor the Assumption of the paternal grandmother, online at www.gossenfu- fi rst elected to the state restoration. Foster was inducted Blessed Virgin Mary Sybil Blanchard of Mire; neralhome.net. senate in 1988 at the In 2002 in a special into the Louisiana Polit- Cemetery in Mire. and numerous cousins Arrangements were age of 58. He was an session, he not only en- ical Museum and Hall of The Very Msgr. Rus- he loved. entrusted to Gossen Eagle Scout, a veteran sured the Saints would Fame. sell Harrington, Pastor He was preceded in Funeral Home, Inc. of who served as a Captain stay in New Orleans, but His curiosity and of St. Landry Catholic death by his paternal Rayne, LA, 334-3141. of the United States Air that Louisiana would commitment to learn- Force in the Korean War, secure an NBA fran- ing new things that were Mr. Robley served in tilette and spouse Earl and grandson of former chise, while planting practical always drove the United States Army of Lafayette and Debbie Louisiana Governor the seeds for economic him. Always looking to in Vietnam and received Olinger and spouse Ge- Murphy J. Foster (1892 development success- learn a new craft, Gov- a Purple Heart during rard of Roberts Cove. -1900). He became the es to come by modern- ernor Foster was also his time. He was a mem- He was preceded in fi rst GOP governor since izing the Quality Jobs a certifi ed welder, had ber the American Legion death by his wife, Linda Reconstruction to serve Act, expanding the fi lm fi xed wing and helicop- Post 77 in Rayne. Hebert Moreau; father, two terms as the state’s and video production ter pilots’ licenses, loved Survivors include his Lloyd Joseph Moreau; chief executive. incentives, and creating riding his motorcycles, fi ve children, one son, and mother, Rita Har- One of his most signif- the research and devel- had a 20-ton boat cap- Christopher N. Moreau grave Moreau. icant accomplishments opment and technology tain’s license, and com- of Rayne; four daugh- Pallbearers were as a legislator, the cre- commercialization tax pleted EMT courses. ters, Sherrie David and Tyler Melancon, Ca- ation of the Louisiana credits. He also guided Above all, Gover- spouse Todd of Rayne, leb Melancon, Nich- Workers’ Compensation $100 million in invest- nor Foster was a loving Christine Melancon and olas Moreau, Morgan Corporation, lives on to- ments in biosciences husband to his wife, spouse Michael of Hous- Moreau, Larry Menard day and has saved Lou- and information tech- Alice, and father to his Lloyd Robley ton, Texas, Jan Moreau and Michael Hebert. isiana employers tens of nology to build Louisi- son, Murphy J. Foster, Moreau and companion Heaven A Rosary was prayed millions of dollars. ana’s capability in the III (Diane) and daugh- LeBlanc of Rayne, and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 As Governor, Mike industries of the future. ter Ramelle Foster, and RAYNE - Funeral Annie Moreau and fi - p.m. in Gossen Funeral Foster brought hones- In K-12 education sons Paul West (Lisette) services were held Sun- ancé Wade Rebardi of Home in Rayne. ty and integrity to state he passed teacher pay and Troy West (Sandra). day, Oct. 4, 2020, at a Carencro; nine grand- The family requested government. He re- raises, created charter Governor Foster’s lega- 2 p.m. at Gossen Fu- children, Mackenzie Da- visitation at Gossen Fu- stored fi scal sanity by schools, the LA-4 pre-K neral Home Chapel in vid Simon and spouse neral Home in Rayne on balancing budgets, run- program and the school See SERVICES, Page 5A Rayne for Lloyd Robley Tyler, Madison David, Saturday, Oct. 3, from Moreau, 70, who died Megan David, Macie Da- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 2, at his vid, Noah David, Tyler Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YP--YYPL residence in Rayne sur- Melancon and spouse a.m. to 2 p.m. rounded by his family. Lauren, Caleb Melan- Friends may view the Real NVH]HPSHISLN Interment was in the con, Nicholas Moreau obituary and guestbook St. Joseph Cemetery #2 and Morgan Moreau; online at www.gossenfu- ;O\YZKH`HUK;;OO Mausoleum in Rayne three great-grandchil- neralhome.net. :H[\YKH` with Rev. 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335 TOBY MOUTON, DUSON - Rayne Chamber to host SOLD PROPERTIES Investment opportunity! 3 city lots waiting 6034 MCCAIN RD for your city approved mobile home or homestead! NEW PRICE Only $24,000 Halloween Kids Camp 524 W 16TH STREET, CROWLEY 1007 WINDSOR LOTS/ACREAGE/HOMESITES FOR SALE RAYNE - With such a per child. A $10 Hallow- trick or treating, story 115 & 116 HOPE LANE successful and popular een Camp shirt is also time, costume contest HOMESITES lots available minimum Froggy Fun Camp held available. and cake walk. 611 KATHY DR 1500 sq. ft. living, country north of Rayne, earlier in the year, the Come and have some The camp will provide 108 MARJORIE SLEMCO and Mire Water. call us for Rayne Chamber of Com- fun with activities, youngsters an opportu- 6047 STANDARD MILL RD details! merce has announced pumpkin decorating, nity to do something in 410 W BERNARD plans to host a Hallow- a fun and safe environ- 22 ACRES of divisible city land with 2 een Kids Camp during ment. The day will ad- 642 MOUTON RD generous frontages! Can be subdivided! Call Rayne Realty! the month of October. here to social distancing 2108 VERA-INDIAN BAYOU The one-day, two guidelines, facial masks N ARENAS ST. EAST B NORTH session camp will be will be required and ²·[·UHVLGHQWLDO lot in Sunrise Acres, city utilities on site, held Saturday, Oct. 24, temperatures wil be tak- PENDING PROPERTIES no mobile homes, new construction 1100 at the Chamber of Com- en upon arrival. 141 LABELLE DR square foot min. NEW PRICE $9,500 merce offi ce, 107 West Anyone who would WHITE OAK HWY 4 ACRES Oak Street, Rayne. like to volunteer their PUBLIC RD-NORTH RAYNE - Residential The fi rst session will services for the camp 324 GRAND RUE-MIRE lots available for you 1300 sq. ft. minimum be held between 10 a.m. are asked to contact the 2705 LA HWY 35 brick home. $20,000 and 1 p.m., followed by Chamber at 334-2332. 1401 S MARIE the second seeion be- Any questions can be SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH tween 2-5 p.m. forward to raynecham- BRADFORD – 1.15 acres fronting on both Spots are limited -- [email protected] or by VWUHHWV·IURQWDJHE\·GHHSIURP register soon -- $25 fee calling (337) 884-7659. street to street. $70,000

SELL 0 CONNIE ROAD, IOTA – Unrestricted MERGER acreage! 9.53 acres cleared and ready for your homestead! $142,950 Continued From Page 1A QUICKLY that began with the Lafayette Gener- addition, $1 million will be invested EAST D ST – 5.72 acres for development al Health Board of Trustees signing a in the Healthcare Innovation Fund at at dead end of East D St and Mounger. Great location for investors or builders! letter of intent to merge with Ochsner the Ochsner Lafayette General Foun- WITH US! $135,000 in September 2019, building on their dation to further digital medicine and existing, successful clinical affi liation. technology initiatives in Acadiana. 6358 MIRE HWY – 14 acres in Mire area, The merger received approval from Immediate facility upgrades and improved with city water, sewer and drive- the Louisiana Attorney General on greater fi nancial stability for Ochsner FEATURED HOMES way and covered storage. Mire schools! Sept. 4, clearing the path to complete University Hospital & Clinics (UHC), Priced to sell! $154,000 the merger. enabling the hospital to continue “We’ve been looking forward to this serving the most vulnerable members 0 MIRE HWY - 28 acres unrestricted day for more than a year. Lafayette of the community. cleared land. Slemco Utilities Mire Branch General is a terrifi c health system Additionally, a $10 million, 10-year Water. NEW LISTING $420,000 known for its high-quality care and Community Support Fund, overseen extraordinary commitment to pa- by the Ochsner Lafayette General LA HWY 356 SUNSET SULVWLQHJUD]- tients,” said Andrew Wisdom, Chair, Board of Trustees, will be created to ing acres, high and dry and possibilities Ochsner Health Board of Directors. advance health and wellness across are endless on this country property! “Ochsner shares those values, and Acadiana, promote workforce devel- $512,040 1322 BAJAT RD - 6 manicured, fenced as Ochsner Lafayette General, we can opment in the region and support acres with established trees, metal do even more great things together for initiatives aligned with the mission of 109 BOWDEN - Great starter or invest- fencing, barn storage and more. City patients in Acadiana.” Ochsner Lafayette General. ment home centrally located and ready for water and electric is included. Charm- your personal touches. 1407 sq. ft. home Ochsner Lafayette General will Investment in graduate medical ing cypress home on property as well. anchor services in the region for the education at Ochsner LGMC to help offers 3 beds, 2 baths, gas range, central ac/heat, metal roof and outside storage! statewide health system. Updated train the physicians of the future, and NEW PRICE $180,000 names and branding to refl ect the add approximately 48 new residency Priced to sell! new organization and its enhanced positions at Ochsner LGMC, building $67,000 capabilities will also be rolled out at on the 75 currently at UHC. regional hospitals and clinics, includ- A commitment to support our ing: employees, including an investment COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Ochsner Lafayette General Medi- of approximately $21 million over 10 cal Center years to increase minimum wage from 804 S ADAMS – Main St lot 63 x 128 - slab, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital $10 to $12 per hour, effective imme- city utilities, corner lot. $23,000 – American Legion Post 15 diately. Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial This positively impacts nearly 900 609 E JEFF DAVIS - 3 bedroom 1 912 E. BRANCHE - INVESTORS! Exist- Hospital employees. In addition, effective Jan- bath with extra room for 3rd bed. Neat ing Trailer Park with renters as well as Ochsner Lafayette General Ortho- uary 1, 2021, employees will be eligi- interior. Covered parking and storage. available spaces. NEW PRICE $60,000 NEW PRICE paedic Hospital – a Lafayette General ble for an annual 2 percent retirement $60,000 Medical Center Campus contribution on top of their current 118 POLK – 4,750 sq. ft. commercial prop- Ochsner Lafayette General Sur- 401(k) match, which represents a $4 erty ready for your transition! Currently gical Hospital – A Lafayette General million annual investment in the long- RESIDENTIAL HOMES used as a dance studio but many options Medical Center Campus term fi nancial stability of Ochsner La- DUHDYDLODEOHRQWKLVÀQG Ochsner St. Martin Hospital fayette General employees. 201 E S 1ST - Commercial or residential NEW PRICE $62,500 Ochsner University Hospital & The implementation of Ochsner’s property, ample square footage and priced Clinics MA Now workforce development pro- to sell! $35,000 820 EAST TEXAS AVE – 4 lots corner of “We are proud to be the trusted gram in Acadiana, helping local com- 6RXWK%UDGIRUGDQG7H[DV$YH·IURQW- healthcare provider of the region, and munity members to jumpstart a med- 600 7TH ST - 3 bed 2 bath 1239 sq. ft. 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Lafayette General, we’ll be able to do surgical technology programs. touches make this the ONE! Closing cost more to enhance and expand clinical The opening of a new community EXLOGLQJVIRUVDOHRQORWV·[· assistance. REDUCED $99,900 FRQYHQLHQFHVWRUH·[·VTIW services focused on the critical needs health center in an underserved area ZDUHKRXVH · [ · · ZDUHKRXVH of our community. Our patients can of Lafayette with a commitment to 210 S PARKERSON ST - Turn of the ·[··VHOOHUPD\VHSDUDWHVHOO- rest assured that our commitment to open more locations in the future. century home that is ready for your loving HUZLOORZQHUÀQDQFH$295,000 advancing health, wellness and qual- “We are truly excited that such care! 4,502 sq. ft. 2 story home features 4 ity of life in Acadiana remains the a strong organization like Lafayette beds and 3 baths on over 4 city lots. 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Editorial Page 4A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, October 8, 2020 The banker always collected It appears that the “Green House,” to it before selling in 1891 to C’est Vrai could not provide the irriga- heading home after selling their herds. said to be one of the oldest houses west 43-year-old Captain Charles tion water needed and, close According to family stories, Desire of the Atchafalaya Basin, has weathered A. Lowry of Indiana. to the Gulf, salt water crept in kept a footlocker full of money at the end another storm. Laura is the most recent Lowry probably heard to make the river unusable for of his bed and made loans to the cattle- of dozens of blows that have tested it about the place from J.B. Wat- crops. men who repaid him with interest on the since it was built about 1836. kins, one of the biggest pro- Lowry was forced to sell to way home. According to documents fi led with moters of southwest Louisiana a company that eventually be- Local lore has it that he was cheated the National Register of Historic Places, during that era. In one of his came the Lacassane Company, only once. the house was built on the Mermentau brochures, Watkins called it which has owned the property When one of the herders did not stop River near the Lowry community for Al- “one of the many beautiful and for some time. (The Jeff Davis to repay his debt, Desire saddled up exander Hebert and his wife, Clarisse prolifi c plantations to be found Parish town is spelled Lacas- and headed for Texas. Details are un- Broussard Hebert. He was apparently in southwest Louisiana.” Jim sine, the company is Lacas- clear of just what happened next, except a man of some means, owning about Lowry, his wife Emma and Bradshaw sane.) that the culprit was found one day shot 6,000 acres around the home and graz- their four children moved into Columnist After that, the Green House “stone cold dead.” ing a substantial herd of cattle on prai- a new home in an oak grove was used for a while as a res- After he sold the Lowry land, Desire ries across southwest Louisiana. just above the Green House. idence for Franciscan monks. moved to Lake Arthur, where he built a Because of its remote location, the Over the next fi ve years, he converted In the 1920s its isolation made it a per- big house on the lakefront with a dis- Heberts apparently made it through the some 7,000 acres of prairie into rice fect drop-off point for bootleggers. tinctive bay window on the end of the Civil War largely unscathed. His herds of fi elds and was soon considered one of Meanwhile, Desire Hebert, who sold house. horses and cattle, and a substantial string the largest rice growers in the state. He the land to Captain Lowry, was doing That may have been the fi rst drive- of oxen, seem to have escaped the whole- dug two irrigation canals, including one just fi ne, drought or no drought. He’d up bank window ever. sale confi scation made by both Confeder- that could lift 1,500,000 gallons of water gone into banking. Without leaving his front room, De- ate and Federal troops during 1863 and per hour from the Mermentau. Even before he sold it, the property sire became one of the wealthiest men in 1864. But Alexander barely survived the But several years of drought in the was on the route cattlemen used to drive southwest Louisiana. war, dying on August 25, 1865. early 1900s played havoc with Lowry their herds to market. The cattlemen It probably hurt nothing that it was His son, Desire, then took over the Plantation and rice farming in general. were often short of cash when they were well known that he always collected on land and added another 2,000 acres The Mermentau dropped so low that it heading to market, but had full pockets his loans. Capitalism and religion Of all the eco- nomic systems that have devel- oped over the last two centuries, none has created so much wealth as Capitalism. With that wealth has come the Steve Gar- lengthening of the des life span, the in- creased possibility Columnist of eliminating pov- erty and famine, and the expansion of the range of human choices. However, despite all the significant benefits of Capitalism, it has been a system that has been greatly misun- derstood and frowned upon by many economists, political and religious leaders because it was deemed too ma- terialistic and corrupt. That significantly changed in 1991 when Pope John Paul II issued his Who’s funding shady ballot harvesting schemes? encyclical “Centesimus Annus” which professed that when Capitalism is Last week, while Wisconsin election law,” McKenna ar- private funds to Democratic-run cities properly applied by a religious and on a business trip gues. “There’s some serious questions under the guise of enhancing pandemic moral society, it generates the liberty in Wisconsin, I about (Democratic) campaign coordina- safety and election integrity. In addition and creativeness of man to produce the learned about an tion with the city of Madison.” to Wisconsin, Democratic-run jurisdic- wealth necessary to improve the world insane ballot har- Now, enter a shady entity called the tions in battleground state Pennsylva- and take care of the poor, just as God vesting scheme that “Center for Tech and Civic Life.” It just nia that have received CTCL infusions intended. appears to be tied so happens that this nonprofi t “election include Delaware County ($2.2 million) A good example of this was World to a deep-pocketed reform advocacy group,” based in Chi- and Philadelphia (a whopping $10 mil- War II; Capitalism gave America the liberal advocacy cago and founded in 2012, has show- lion). wealth to defeat Nazi Germany and group subsidized ered more than $6 million in the fi ve McKenna warns that the alarm-rais- Michelle by Facebook found- largest cities in the crucial swing state of ing “Democracy in the Park” scheme Japan—and afterwards, help rebuild a Malkin war destroyed Europe and pay off its er Mark Zucker- Wisconsin. In July, using COVID-19 as in CTCL-subsidized Madison, Wiscon- berg, Google, the a pretext to boost mail-in and absentee sin, will be back in action on Oct. 3. I own war debt. Columnist John Paul II had developed a new Rockefeller Broth- voting, the center released the following reached out Monday to CTCL to confi rm religious approach to initiative, enter- ers Fund and eBay amounts to governmental grantees: whether its grants are being used for prise, profit, free markets, a limited former chairman Pierre Omidyar’s De- --City of Milwaukee: $2,154,500. the tote bag ballot-harvesting program state with constraints upon welfare mocracy Fund. --City of Madison: $1,271,788. touted by the Biden campaign. No reply. rights, democratic checks and balanc- Conservative talk radio host and --City of Green Bay: $1,093,400. Maybe I’ll get a reply to these questions: es, and Capitalism itself. grassroots activist Vicki McKenna blew --City of Kenosha: $862,779. If, as it plainly appears, private big In addressing poverty, he urged in- the whistle after hearing ads played --City of Racine: $942,100. tech and left-wing philanthropic fund- clusion in property ownership, and the during her daily show on 1310 WIBA. According to the Center for Tech ing are being used to rig the election spread of knowledge and skill. 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Thursday, October 8, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A FOSTER Continued From Page 1A he had already become co would not return his a wealthy sugar planter telephone calls. Guarisco and owner of a construc- was a vocal supporter of tion firm. the defunct Equal Rights He was a sugar cane Amendment. Foster farmer, founder of Bayou served two terms in the Sale construction firm, state Senate and then president of Sterling ran for governor. Foster Sugars, Inc. and presi- worked to re-organize the dent of St. Mary Parish state’s community col- Farm Bureau. lege system by creating A life in politics never the Louisiana Communi- appealed to Mike Fos- ty and Technical College ter; however, in 1986, System, and expanded after “becoming frus- the Tuition Opportuni- trated with the non-re- ty Program for Students sponsiveness of state (TOPS), a brainchild of government, he ran for a the New Orleans oilman seat in the State Senate. Patrick F. Taylor, so that After fulfilling two very students were eligible active terms in the Sen- based on merit, rather ate, then Senator Foster than income. In the 2002 decided that he could legislative session, Foster get more accomplished credited freshman Rep- as governor. resentative Tom Capella On January 8, 1996, of Jefferson Parish with In 2015, former Louisiana Governor Mike Foster was presented with the Inaugural Murphy J. “Mike” Foster Award after mounting a suc- saving TOPS from the for Extraordinary Contributions to Community and Technical Colleges in Louisiana at the annual conference cessful campaign as a budget axe. Foster insti- for Louisiana’s community and technical colleges. Notable attendees at the annual conference were, from left, Republican candidate, tuted mandatory stan- Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, former Governor Mike Foster, former Governor Edwin Edwards, former Governor M.J. “Mike” Foster Jr., dardized testing for grade Kathleen Blanco and LCTCS President Monty Sullivan. (Photo Submitted) was inaugurated as advancement in a move Louisiana’s 49th gover- described by his admin- such results-oriented maintenance at state knotty political issues — you [are] going to take nor since the Louisiana istration as an effort to managers as Commis- universities. began to connect with the LSAT and pass it, Purchase in 1803. After make public schools sioner of Administration As governor, he bal- voters hungry for change. we’ll start a part-time a very successful first more accountable. He Mark Drennen, Chief of anced his conservative, Following the advice of his program.’ And we did! term, Governor Foster made increasing teacher Staff Stephen Perry, and “he’s-not-a-politician” political consultant Roy And they still have a part ran for a second term salaries a major priori- Health and Hospitals persona with moderate Fletcher, Foster staked time program, which is and won in a landslide ty, at one point promis- Secretary Bobby Jindal policies during his first out the most conserva- one of the things I’ve in the first primary. This ing to stop cashing his (who would later become term. Foster won support tive positions of any can- gotten a lot of thanks for was the first time in paychecks until teach- a congressman and then from the left because he didate on social issues, from students that have many years that anyone ers’ salaries reached the governor), and under raised salaries for K-12 pitching himself as a gun been there. has won the governor- Southern average. Foster’s leadership the teachers and university toting and anti-abortion “Then they had a lit- ship outright without a On inauguration day, team effectively restored professors — and refur- Christian. tle hissy when I went runoff election. He was the members of Boy a sense of integrity to bished crumbling build- In an interview with and learned to fly the inaugurated in Janu- Scout Troop I of Franklin the operations of state ings at LSU and other “64 Parishes” he said, helicopter. But I’ve been ary 2000 and that term participated in the cer- government while put- universities — and from “They had a real hissy a pilot all my life. I was expired in 2004. emonies. Franklin resi- ting the state’s finances the right by winning leg- when I went to law flying around with one When he was not run- dent David Rose, Scout- on more stable footing. islative approval to make school. All I did was go pilot. One had had open ning the state, Governor master, said, “This is a Meanwhile, Foster made it harder for injured peo- one or two hours a week. heart surgery. The other Foster enjoyed spend- history lesson. “They are improvements in public ple to sue businesses. I figured I could afford had kidney stones. I ing his free time at his excited about the trip.” education a priority of Upon finishing his that kind of time. It thought, if he keels over, home, Oaklawn Manor, Foster was instru- his administration. In second term, Foster was helpful. I’ve always I’m dead. So I went out in Franklin. While fam- mental in the completion six of his eight years in reflected, “The most enjoyed the law. In fact, and about an hour or ily, fishing and hunting of the four-lane stretch office, teachers received important thing is we when I got out of being two a week learned to occupied the bulk of of U.S. 90 between Lafay- salary increases, which changed the whole cul- governor I continued fly the helicopter and my his free time; his thirst ette and New Orleans. raised their total annual ture of doing things, going to school and got answer was look, look for knowledge and edu- He was also instru- pay by about $10,000. not based on politics. my law degree. I never at it this way, if one my cation led him to take mental in the building of The Taylor Opportunity We don’t have to worry will forget when I was pilots keels over I’ll save motorcycle and helicop- the new Franklin Foun- Program for Students about how somebody’s first elected, I went to the state two million dol- ter-flying lessons. dation Hospital. (TOPS) was established, brother-in-law was get- both chancellors. I said, lars for a new helicopter, Foster entered politics In his inaugu- using state funds to ting a good deal.” ‘Can I take a couple of I’ll save another election. at the age of 57. He was ral address, Foster provide scholarships to But in the weeks courses?’ ‘No, we can’t Those are the kind of the state’s first two-term denounced “hogs at the Louisiana residents who ahead, columns that he do that.’” The second issues that were sort of Republican governor. In trough” who exploited attended public univer- was writing for weekly time I went to LSU to odd ball, but I got used 1987, then-Democrat political connections to sities in the state. The newspapers throughout the chancellor, they said to them.” Foster unseated liberal secure state contracts system for channeling the state for Louisiana no. And the Chairman And that, was Mike Democratic state Senator and jobs, and he pledged state money to local State Newspapers — in of Southern said, ‘We’re Foster. Anthony Guarisco Jr. of to conduct state business school boards for class- which he offered com- supposed to have a part- (Obituary can be Morgan City, by a large in a forthright manner room needs was fully mon-sense solutions for time program and…[if] found on page 2A) margin. Foster is said to without favoring political financed, and his admin- have run for the state insiders. Foster stacked istration increased sal- Senate because Guaris- his administration with aries, construction, and SERVICES Continued From Page 2A cy includes nine grandchildren (Mur- gratitude to Beverly Broussard and Handy sentenced in fraud case phy J. Foster, IV, Clark Foster, John Heart of Hospice for their assistance LAFAYETTE - A sentee voting, which we court costs. West, Jennifer Harding, Michelle Eu- and care. Crowley woman has specifi cally requested,” A Misdemeanor Bill nice, Christopher West, Zachary West, Private services were held at Oak- been sentenced in 15th said state Attorney Gen- of Information initially Spencer West, and David West) and fi ve lawn Manor on Wednesday, October 7, Judicial District Court eral Jeff Landry. charged that Handy, on great-grandchildren (Murphy J. Fos- at 11 a.m. followed by a public mili- for election fraud. She also was ordered two separate occasions, ter, V, Charles Foster, Matthew West, tary graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Delores “Dee” Handy, to pay an $800 fi ne plus failed to mark a ballot in Hudson West, and Graham West). at Franklin Cemetery. Pallbearers 69, of West Seventh accordance with the vot- He is also survived by his devoted were his grandsons. Honorary pall- Street, was convicted er’s wishes. employees, friends, and caregivers, bearers were Randy Battaglio, Charlie in Early September for The fi rst incident oc- Ann Cortez and Leslie Braud, and his Billodeau, Bernie Boudreaux, Leslie “purposely failing to curred on Sept. 6, 2018; dear friend, confi dant, and CPA, Ran- Braud, Dr. Tom Kramer, Donnie Stiel mark an elderly voter’s the second on Sept. 10, dy Battaglio. He is preceded in death and Dr. C. T. Stirling. ballot in the manner 2018. Both of the vic- by his parents, Murphy J. and Olive In lieu of fl owers, contributions to dictated by said voter.” tims were elderly wom- Robert Foster, and his brother, William St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Frank- Handy was sen- en who were casting Prescott Foster. lin or the Coastal Conservation Asso- tenced to 11 months in mail-in ballots in the We are a better people and a better ciation of Louisiana (CCA) would be the parish jail, suspend- Nov. 6, 2018, elections, state because Murphy J. “Mike” Fos- appreciated. ed, and placed on two which included a num- ter, Jr. came our way. Arrangements were entrusted to Ib- years probation. ber of municipal races The family extends its heartfelt ert’s Mortuary in Franklin. “Additionally, the in Crowley. court imposed sever- Though the offense al special conditions of occurred in Acadia probation, including Parish, the case was an order that Handy is transferred to Lafayette prohibited from assist- Parish by motion of the ing any citizen with ab- Delores Handy defendant. Important dates for election A number of im- gressional primary: DAY portant dates are ap- Oct. 13 — Last day to December 5 elec- proaching for the up- register for the Novem- tion — General and coming elections slated ber election through Congressional run- for November 3. GeauxVote online reg- offs: The U.S. president istration Nov. 4 — Last day to and important con- Oct. 16-27 — EAR- register for the Decem- gressional seats up in LY VOTING for the Nov. ber election in-person the air, in addition to a 3 election. (Excludes or by mail number of judgeships Sunday Oct. 18 and Nov. 14 — Last and local city marshal Oct. 25) day to register for the races. Oct. 30 — Last day December election The following is a list to request an absentee through GeauxVote on- of all the dates to know mail-in ballot for the line registration for the rest of this elec- Nov. 3 election (By 4:30 Nov. 20-28 — EAR- tion cycle, according to p.m. LY VOTING for the the Louisiana Secre- Nov. 2 — Last day Dec. 5 election. (Ex- tary of State. for registrars of voters cludes Sunday Nov. 22, November 3 elec- to receive voted mail Thanksgiving Day, and tion — Presidential ballots. (By 4:30 p.m.) Acadian Day, Friday general and open con- Nov. 3 — ELECTION Nov. 27)

Page 6A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 Proposed constitutional amendments, proposition for November With the upcoming elections slat- to the federal funds re- expanding manufacturing members of the armed forces of the ed for “Big Tuesday” on November 3, ceived by the state for the establishments for pay- United States or the Louisiana Nation- which will include U.S. president and reimbursement of disaster ments in lieu of taxes?” al Guard who owned and last occupied important congressional seats, in ad- costs, not to exceed the Louisiana Amendment such property who are killed in action, dition to a number of judgeships and amount of the costs ap- 5, the Payments in Lieu or who are missing in action or are a local city marshal races, another im- propriated out of the fund. of Property Taxes Option prisoner of war for a period exceeding portant portion of the ballot will also Here’s what you will see Amendment, is on the 90 days need everyone’s attention. on the ballot: Do you sup- ballot in Louisiana as a or any person or persons perma- Seven proposed constitutional port an amendment to al- legislatively referred con- nently totally disabled as determined amendments and a “state wagering” low for the use of the Bud- stitutional amendment on by a fi nal non-appealable judgment of a proposition will also need everyone’s get Stabilization Fund, November 3, 2020. court or as certifi ed by a state or federal vote as they enter the voting booth. also known as the Rainy Day Fund, for So, what will a vote on this amend- administrative agency charged with the To assist voters for next month;s state costs associated with a disaster ment mean? responsibility for making determina- election, below is information and a declared by the federal government? A “yes” vote supports amending the tions regarding disability. brief explanation of each. Currently, the Louisiana Constitu- state constitution to authorize local What does a vote on this issue Proposed Amendment No. 1 tion restricts the use of and deposits governments to enter into a coopera- mean? Act 447 (HB 425, 2019 Regular into the fund according to budget fore- tive endeavor agreement with new or A “yes” vote supports amending the Session by Representative Jackson) – casts and defi cits. expanding manufacturing establish- state constitution to increase the in- Proposed constitutional amendment The present Constitution says mon- ments and allowing the manufacturing come threshold to qualify for the spe- provides that, to protect human life, ey in the fund can only be used if there establishments to make payments to cial assessment level for residential nothing in present constitution shall is a 2/3 majority vote from lawmakers the taxing authority instead of paying property owned by seniors and certain be construed to secure or protect a in each house of the legislature. To property taxes. military and disabled persons from right to abortion or require the funding read more about Rainy Day Funds and A “no” vote opposes authorizing lo- $50,000 (adjusted annually for infl a- of abortion. how they work click here. cal governments to enter into a coop- tion since 2001) to $100,000 per year What does this mean to you? A This is what happens when a vote erative endeavor agreement with new beginning in 2026 (adjusted annually “yes” vote supports adding language to is cast: or expanding manufacturing establish- for infl ation). the Louisiana Constitution stating that A “yes” vote supports amending the ments and allowing the manufacturing A “no” vote opposes amending the “nothing in this constitution shall be state constitution to allow the Louisi- establishments to make payments to state constitution to increase the in- construed to secure or protect a right ana State Legislature, through a two- the taxing authority instead of paying come threshold to qualify for the special to abortion or require the funding of thirds vote in each chamber, to use property taxes. assessment level for residential property abortion.” up to one-third of the revenue in the What would Amendment 5 do? This owned by seniors and certain military A “no” vote opposes adding lan- Budget Stabilization Fund (also known amendment would allow certain prop- and disabled persons, thereby main- guage to the Louisiana Constitution as the Rainy Day Fund) to cover the erty owners who enter into a coopera- taining the $77,030.36 income thresh- stating that “nothing in this constitu- state’s costs associated with a federal- tive agreement, or payment plan, with old, which was set at $50,000 in 2001 tion shall be construed to secure or ly-declared disaster. the taxing authority to make payments and adjusted annually for infl ation. protect a right to abortion or require A “no” vote opposes amending the instead of paying a yearly lump sum for What would Amendment 6 change? the funding of abortion.” state constitution to allow the Loui- property taxes, according to details es- Amendment 6 would mean that people Basically, lawmakers want to add a siana State Legislature to use up to tablished by law and the specifi c agree- who meet the qualifi cations for home- sentence to the Louisiana Declaration one-third of the revenue in the Budget ments. The exemption could only be stead exemption would be able to make of Rights that would say the state’s con- Stabilization Fund to cover the state’s applied to new manufacturing estab- approximately $28,000 more per year stitution would not protect a right to an costs associated with a federally-de- lishments or additions to existing man- and still qualify for the special assess- abortion or the funding of abortions. clared disaster, thereby maintaining ufacturing establishments. ment level for residential property. “What about Roe v. Wade?” you the restricted use of the fund accord- Proposed Amendment No. 6 What is the homestead exemption might be asking. Well, the now-famous ing to budget forecasts and defi cits. Act 369 (HB 525, 2020 Regular special assessment level? A special as- case protects abortion in the U.S. Basically, you can vote to allow the Session by Representative Hilferty) – sessment level freezes the assessed val- Constitution in the 14th amendment. state to use the Rainy Day fund to cov- Proposed constitutional amendment ue of a residential property, and there- There are ten states where their con- er costs incurred by federal disasters, increases the income threshold for fore also freezes the amount of property stitutions agree with the 14th amend- like the coronavirus pandemic or a de- qualifying for the special assessment taxes owed unless the tax rate is in- ment. If a state’s constitution has a structive hurricane. The alternative is level for residential property receiv- creased in the parish. sentence saying it would not be pro- to continue using the fund as normal, ing the homestead exemption from Proposed Amendment No. 7 tected if Roe v. Wade was overturned, based on budget forecasts and defi cits. $50,000 adjusted annually based on Act 38 (SB 12, 2020 First Extraordi- then that state would not have to pro- Proposed Amendment No. 4 the Consumer Price Index to $100,000 nary Session Senator Fesi) – Proposed tect abortion rights. Act 366 (HB 464, 2020 Regular with this amount being adjusted annu- constitutional amendment creates the Proposed Amendment No. 2 Session by Representative Beaullieu) ally based on the Consumer Price Index La. Unclaimed Property Permanent Act 368 (HB 360, 2020 Regular – Proposed constitutional amendment beginning in tax year 2026. Trust Fund (UCP Permanent Trust Session by Representative Huval) – instead requires the legislature to es- This is what will be on the ballot: “Do Fund) to be used solely for the payment Proposed constitutional amendment tablish a procedure to determine the you support an amendment to increase of claims made by owners of aban- retains present constitution but speci- expenditure limit, which shall not pro- the maximum amount of income a per- doned property. Further prohibits ap- fi es that the presence or production of vide for growth of more than fi ve per- son may receive and still qualify for the propriation from the UCP Permanent oil or gas may be included in the meth- cent. Provides that once established, special assessment level for residential Trust Fund. odology when determining the fair the procedure shall not be changed property receiving the homestead ex- Proposed constitutional amendment market value of an oil or gas well for except by a law enacted by a 2/3 vote emption?” requires monies received pursuant to the purpose of ad valorem taxes. of the elected members of each house The ballot summary: Present Con- present law (Uniform Unclaimed Prop- This is what you will see on the bal- of the legislature. Effective June 30, stitution provides a special assessment erty Act, R.S. 9:151 et seq.) remaining lot: Do you support an amendment to 2022, if passed. level of residential property receiving after allocation to the Bond Security permit the presence or production of This is what will be on the ballot: the homestead exemption which is and Redemption Fund pursuant to oil or gas to be included in the method- Do you support an amendment to limit owned and occupied by the following present constitution; the payment of ology used to determine the fair mar- the growth of the expenditure limit for person or persons who remain quali- all administrative fees, costs, and ex- ket value of an oil or gas well for the the state general fund and dedicated fi ed for the special assessment level: penses provided by law; and deposit purpose of property assessment? funds and to remove the calculation of people who are 65 years of age or of monies into the Unclaimed Property The ballot summary is as follows: its growth factor from the Constitution? older Leverage Fund to be deposited in the “Present Constitution provides that The ballot summary is as follows: people who have a service-con- UCP Permanent Trust Fund. taxes may be levied on natural re- Present Constitution provides that nected disability rating of 50% or more This is what will be on the ballot: sources severed from the soil or water the legislature shall provide for the by the United States Department of to be paid proportionally by the owners determination of an expenditure limit Veterans Affairs See NOVEMBER, Page 7A at the time of severance. for each fi scal year to be established Present Constitution provides that during the fi rst quarter of the calendar natural resources may be classifi ed year for the next fi scal year. for the purpose of taxation and may Here is what the vote will mean: be predicated upon either the quanti- A “yes” vote supports amending the ty or value of the products at the time state constitution to remove the exist- and place of severance. Further pro- ing expenditure limit formula and al- vides that no further or additional tax low the Louisiana Legislature to enact or license shall be levied or imposed a state spending limit formula through on oil, gas or sulphur leases or rights statute that does not allow more than and no additional value shall be added 5 percent growth per year. to the assessment of land due to the A “no” vote opposes amending the presence of oil, gas or sulphur or their state constitution to allow the Louisi- production therefrom. ana Legislature to enact a state spend- Proposed Constitutional Amend- ing formula through statute capped at ment retains the present constitution 5 percent growth, thereby maintaining and provides that the presence of oil or the existing constitutional formula gas or the production thereof may be that caps state spending growth at the included in the methodology to deter- prior year’s spending limit multiplied mine the fair market value of an oil or by the average annual percentage rate gas well for ad valorem taxes.” of change of personal income for Loui- This amendment would allow the siana for the three years prior. presence or production of oil or gas to Basically, Amendment 4 would be taken into account when assessing change the formula lawmakers use to the fair market value of an oil or gas well fi nd out how much of the state’s rev- for ad valorem property tax purposes. enue they are allowed to spend each Here’s what each vote on this year. The new formula would take ef- amendment will mean: fect on June 30, 2022. A “yes” vote supports this amend- Proposed Amendment No. 5 ment to allow the presence or pro- Act 370 (SB 272, 2020 Regular Ses- duction of oil or gas to be taken into sion by Senator Abraham) – Proposed account when determining the fair constitutional amendment changes market value of an oil or gas well for ad present constitution by establishing valorem taxes. an exemption for property subject to a A “no” vote opposes taking the pres- cooperative endeavor agreement that ence or production of oil or gas into ac- requires the property owner to make count when determining the fair mar- payments in lieu of the ad valorem tax- ket value of an oil or gas well for ad es imposed by a taxing authority that valorem taxes. is a party to the agreement. So, to break this down, lawmakers The extent of the exemption shall want to put words in the constitution be as provided for in the agreement. that would give tax assessors the abili- Proposed constitutional amendment ty to include the value of the oil or nat- requires that an enactment of any law ural gas in a well on a piece of property to implement payments in lieu of taxes in the property tax assessment. shall require a two-thirds vote of each Proposed Amendment No. 3 house of the legislature. Act 367 (HB 267, 2020 Regular Proposed constitutional amend- Session by Representative Carter) – ment requires that exempt properties Proposed constitutional amendment be listed on the assessment rolls and provides for the use of the fund for the that information concerning those state costs associated with a federal- properties be submitted to the La. Tax ly declared disaster, not to exceed an Commission. amount equal to 1/3 of the fund, after This is what you will see on the bal- consent of 2/3 of the elected members lot: “Do you support an amendment to of each house of the legislature. Pro- authorize local governments to enter posed constitutional amendment adds into cooperative endeavor ad valorem the deposit of an amount equivalent tax exemption agreements with new or

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Thursday, October 8, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 7A Lorena B. Trosclair celebrates 100th birthday RAYNE - Mrs. Lorena Benoit grandmother of seven, great-grand- A special birthday cake was also Trosclair of Rayne was honored on mother of 11, and great-great- provided, consisting of mini sev- Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, during a grandmother of nine with another en-up cakes forming the number “1” barbecue hosted by her children in expected in April. and two Bundt Cakes (one red velvet celebration of her 100th birthday. The evening meal held in her hon- and one carrot cake) forming the two The special event was held at the or consisted of barbecue with all the zeroes for the “100” in honor of the home of her son and daughter-in- trimmings. centenarian. law of Duson at 5 p.m. Party hosts were Ned and Eva Trosclair, Nettie Trosclair Wagner and Linda Trosclair Moreau and Melvin Moreau. The centenarian was born on Sept. 21, 1920 to John and Ursula Benoit. Her siblings are Arvis Benoit of Breaux Bridge, late Obrey Benoit Sr., late Wilbur Benoit, late Wilfred Ben- oit, late Leroy “Larry” Benoit and late Rose Benoit Cormier. She and her husband, the late Armand Trosclair, are the parents of Ned Trosclair of Duson, Nettie Tro- sclair Wagner of Ridge, Linda Tro- CENTENARIAN HONORED - Mrs. sclair Moreau of Rayne, and the late Lorena Benoit Trosclair was honored on Agnes Trosclair Credeur and Peggy her 100th birthday during a special family Trosclair. gathering in Duson. (Photo Submitted) Mrs. Trosclair is also the proud NOVEMBER Continued From Page 6A “Do you support an amendment to cre- C.(1) If a majority of the qualifi ed ate the Louisiana Unclaimed Property electors in the parish voting on the Permanent Trust Fund to preserve the proposition vote for the proposition, money that remains unclaimed by its then sports wagering activities and op- owner or owners?” The amendment erations shall be permitted in such par- would take effect on July 1, 2021. ish only after state laws providing for What does a vote on this amend- the licensing, regulation, and taxation ment mean? of such activity and operations are en- A “yes” vote supports amending acted and become effective. the state constitution to: Create the (2) If a majority of the qualifi ed elec- Unclaimed Property (UCP) Permanent tors in the parish voting on the propo- Trust Fund, with the fund earmarked sition vote against the proposition, then for payment of claims made by owners sports wagering activities and operations CHILDREN HONOR MOTHER ON 100TH BIRTHDAY - The children of Mrs. of abandoned property; allocate funds shall not be permitted in the parish. Lorena Benoit Trosclair of Rayne honoring their mother on her 100th birthday were, above administrative costs received due D. The secretary of state shall pre- from left, son Ned Trosclair, daughter Linda T. Moreau, honoree Lorena B. Trosclair to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act pare the ballot for the election as set and daughter Nettie T. Wagner. (Photo Submitted) of 1997 (or its successor) to the UCP forth in the provisions of this Section. Permanent Trust Fund until equal to E. Except as otherwise provided by the state’s estimated unclaimed proper- this Section, the election shall be con- ty potential liability; allocate any addi- ducted in accordance with the Louisi- tional unclaimed property receipts and ana Election Code. any investment revenue from the UCP Section 2. R.S. 27:15.1 is hereby en- Permanent Trust Fund to the state’s acted to read as follows: general fund; and authorize the trea- §15.1. Sports Wagering surer to invest up to 50% of the UCP A. In the event of the legalization of Permanent Trust Fund in equities. sports wagering in any parish as a re- A “no” vote opposes this amend- sult of the proposition election held on ment to create the Unclaimed Property November 3, 2020, the Louisiana Gam- Permanent Trust Fund, dedicate fund ing Control Board shall have all regu- revenue to paying claims from owners latory authority, control, and jurisdic- of unclaimed property, and allocate tion, including investigation, licensing, investment revenue and unclaimed and enforcement, and all power inci- property revenue above the state’s esti- dental or necessary to such regulatory mate unclaimed property liability to the authority, control, and jurisdiction over state’s general fund. all aspects ofsports wagering activities What would Amendment 7 change and operations, except as otherwise about unclaimed property collected by specifi ed in this Title. the state? The amendment would cre- B. For purposes of this Section, ate the Unclaimed Property (UCP) Per- “sports wagering” shall be defi ned as manent Trust Fund, with the fund ear- the business of accepting wagers on marked for payment of claims made by any sports event or sports contest by owners of abandoned property. any system or method of wagering. It also requires that funds above Section 3. R.S. 18:1300.24 shall be administrative costs received due to # considered a special law for purposes of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act 79 Louisiana Constitution Article XII, Sec- of 1997 (or its successor) be allocat- tion 6(C)(4). ed to the UCP Permanent Trust Fund Section 4. Section 2 of this Act shall until equal to the state’s estimated un- become effective January 1, 2021, if in claimed property potential liability. Sports Betting Proposition the statewide election to be held on No- To enact R.S. 18:1300.24 and R.S. vember 3, 2020, a majority of the quali- 27:15.1, relative to sports wagering; fi ed electors in at least one parish in the to provide for a proposition election to state vote to approve the proposition to determine whether sports wagering permit sports wagering in such parish. activities and operations will be per- However, sports wagering shall not be mitted in a parish; to provide for reg- authorized by the Louisiana Gaming ulatory authority with the Louisiana SB NO. 130 ENROLLED Gaming Control Board; to require the Control Board in such parish until enactment and effectiveness of laws on state laws providing for the licensing, licensing, regulation, and taxation of regulation, and taxation of sports wa- sports wagering activities before such gering activities and operations are en- From Acadia, for Acadia. activities are permitted; and to provide acted and become effective. for related matters. Section 5. Sections 1, 3, 4 and this Sec- Be it enacted by the Legislature of tion shall become effective June 10, 2020. $3ħ8-=!;,!996'2;,-9$!8''88'68'9'2ধ2+;,'6'36£' Louisiana: What does a vote for this proposition 3( $!&-! !8-9, -2 $-=-£ 1!ħ'89 !2& !9 ! 6839'$<;38 ,' Section 1. R.S. 18:1300.24 is hereby mean? enacted to read as follows: A “yes” vote supports allowing sports ,!9#83<+,;/<9ধ$';3931'3(;,'>389;$8-1-2!£9-23<8 §1300.24. Election on sports wagering betting, subject to legislative regulation 6!8-9,W 2!&&-ধ32;3,-9683('99-32!£$!8''8,',!99'8='& and taxation, within each parish in A.(1) At the statewide election occur- 3<8$311<2-;@;31!0'$!&-!!#'ħ'86£!$'(38'='8@32'W ring on November 3, 2020, a proposi- which this question is approved. tion shall appear on the ballot in every A “no” vote opposes allowing sports parish to determine whether sports wa- betting within each parish in which this Partner at Privat & Privat j3f 3<2&'83(;,' gering activities and operations shall be question is approved, thereby continu- Acadia Parish Law ing to prohibit sports betting within 15th JDC Assistant permitted in the parish. 2(38$'1'2;32('8'2$' (2) The ballot for the election shall that parish. -9;8-$;ħ382'@ state as follows: “PROPOSITION TO Senate Bill 130, passed by the Lou- The Right Experience AUTHORIZE SPORTS WAGERING AC- isiana State Senate on May 13, 2020, j!9;8'9-&'2;3(;,' (38$!&-!!8-9, TIVITIES. was designed to ask the voters in each   3<2&!ধ32 Shall sports wagering activities and of Louisiana’s 64 parishes whether or operations be permitted in the parish of not to authorize sports betting within _____? YES ( ) NO ( )” the parish. rd B. The voters shall vote for or against If a majority of voters in the parish ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3 the proposition. A vote for the proposition support authorizing sports betting, sports th th being a “YES” vote, and a vote against the betting would be allowed in the parish af- EARLY VOTE: October 20 – October 27 proposition being a “NO” vote. ter state laws are passed providing for the Paid for by Frieends of Scott Privat SB NO. 130 ENROLLED regulation of such activities.

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Page 8A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, October 8, 2020 Notre Dame announces 2020 Homecoming Court CROWLEY - Notre er, daughter of Rustin Dame High School of and Kathleen Gilder of Acadia Parish is pleased Crowley to announce the mem- Meg Elyse Guidry, bers of the 2020 Home- daughter of Cody and coming Court. Chasity Guidry of Rayne These thirteen young Lydia Alise Higgin- ladies were selected by botham, daughter of the senior class. Boyd and Wendy Higgin- The Homecoming botham of Crowley Queen will be crowned Emma Rose Leon- on Friday, Oct. 23, ards, daughter of Brian during the annual half- and Nancy Leonards of time ceremony when Crowley the Pios take on Welsh Emma Grace High School at Gardin- Menard, daughter of er Memorial Stadium Brian and April Menard in Crowley. Kickoff is of Duson scheduled for 7 p.m. Gracie Ann Miller, Members of the court daughter of John and are: Mandy Miller of Rayne Morgan Elizabeth Margaret Mary Alleman, daughter of Schmid, daughter Brent and the late Chris- of Kurt and Jeanne ty Alleman of Rayne Schmid of Crowley Jillian Claire Bour- Kayli Catherine geois, daughter of Marty Zaunbrecher, daughter and Nancy Bourgeois of of Dennis & Angie Zaun- Church Point brecher of Rayne Ireland Scott Car- Additional informa- NAMED TO NDHS HOMECOMING COURT - Congratulations are extended to the 13 young ladies who were ter, daughter of Scott tion and a complete selected to the 2020 Homecoming Court at Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish. The court includes and Jessica Carter of schedule of ND Home- Audrey Gilder and Margaret Schmid (in tires), second row, Kayli Zaunbrecher, Emma Menard, Sydnie Dailey, Jennings coming 2020 will be Ireland Carter, Lydia Higginbotham, Gracie Miller, Meg Guidry, Emma Leonards; top row, Gabrielle Cates, Jillian Gabrielle Elise available in next week’s Bourgeois and Morgan Alleman. (Photo Courtesy/Petry Photography) Cates, daughter of Ricky Rayne Acadian-Tribune. and Jamie Cates of Church Point Sydnie Elise Dailey, daughter of Glenn and Christy Dailey of Crow- ley Audrey Anne Gild- Rayne High Our customers come first. sets 2020 Now, more than ever. Homecoming Expanded payment options for COVID-19 relief. Announcement has At Entergy Louisiana, we understand the immense impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had been made for Rayne on our customers and communities. And we know that electricity is more important now High School’s Home- coming for 2020, slated than ever. So for those struggling to make ends meet, we’ve developed expanded payment for the week of October options to provide some relief during these uncertain times. 26-30, complete with some of the tradition- al programs and events Our Enhanced Customer Assistance Plan waives late fees and provides flexible options to associated with home- extend time to pay. Any customer who is experiencing financial hardship is eligible to take coming week. However, up to 12 months to pay their current bill and/or unpaid balances. this year’s events will be somewhat limited due to COVID-19 virus restric- For added convenience, new self-service options are available to select the extended tions and limitations. payment arrangement that works for you. Visit entergylouisiana.com/mypaymentoptions, In addition to the week of on-campus or select Deferred Payment on the Entergy Mobile App, or call 1-800-ENTERGY and follow events to be enjoyed by our automated response system billing and payment menu. students and staff, the annual Homecoming Pa- rade will begin at 6 p.m. entergylouisiana.com/mypaymentoptions on Thursday, Oct. 29, following its usual route beginning at Central Kindergarten and end- ing at the RHS campus. Parade line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. near Cen- tral Rayne Kindergar- ten. The parade will end at Rayne High School where the Community Pep Rally will be held. Taking their honored place during the pa- rade will be members of this year’s Homecoming Court, including the fol- lowing senior honorees: Autumn Bergeron, Ali Delahoussaye, Gabrielle Hanks, Emily Marceaux, Ava Thibodeaux, Mar- ley Traub and Caitlin Woods. All Rayne High School alumni are invit- ed to participate in the parade, especially all the classes ending in 0, the honored classes for this year’s festivities. On Friday, Oct. 30, all Rayne High alumni are invited to attend the annual Homecoming Football Game when the Wolves will host North Vermilion High School at Wolf Stadium at 7 p.m. Of the seven senior honorees named to the Homecoming Court, a new 2020 Homecoming A message from Entergy Louisiana, LLC ©2020 Entergy Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Queen will be crowned that evening during tra- ditional halftime activi- ties.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 9A Wolves begin season with 19-6 win over Greyhounds BY LISA S. SOILEAUX light up the scoreboard Fri- Managing Editor day on their very fi rst drive of the ballgame. With the Rayne WELSH - As the 2020 High defense stopping the football season fi nally got Greyhounds deep into their underway Friday evening fol- own territory on their open- lowing the delay provided by ing drive, Ron Charles took a COVID-19, the Rayne High punt to the 43 yards line. Wolves claimed a 19-6 win The 57-yard drive began on over the Welsh High School a couple runs by Charles and Greyhounds. Dupont, setting up a 13-yard The Wolves used over 300 LaCombe completion to Lexx offensive yards to post three Guidry, downing it across touchdowns for the win, in- midfi eld at the 40. Charles cluding 236 yards on the and Dupont took turns with ground and hitting the air for a few more rushes, capped off 69 yards. with a seven-yard touchdown “Going into tonight we still run by Charles. The extra had a lot of unknowns, es- point was good for a quick 7-0 pecially on defense,” stated Rayne lead. Rayne High Head Coach Ka- But just four plays lat- ine Guidry as he begins his er, the Greyhounds touched second year at the helm of his their own endzone on a 52- alma mater. yard run by Jaheim Simon “I think they answered who found a seam in Rayne RAYNE DEFENSE MAKES STOP - The Rayne High defense make another stop during their 19-6 the call and played extreme- High’s young defense. Their season opener win over the Welsh Greyhounds Friday. Making the stop were Rayne defenders Logan ly well. They really started to extra point failed and Rayne Alger (16), Bleyton Francis (5), Sean Dorsett (44) and Jamari Eaglin (99). (Acadian-Tribune Photo by gang tackle in the second half still held a slim lead at 7-6. Lisa Soileaux) and it looked like we caught a But, that young Rayne de- second wind.” fense collected themselves, The second half was all progresses and our guys get Jamari Eaglin posted four The Wolves sandwiched dusted themselves off and Rayne High as they score more snaps.” solo tackles for the Wolves, in their scoring on the night took to the fi eld to hold the their fi nal two touchdowns. Leading Rayne High’s while Desmond Mouton, Bley- scoring in the fi rst, third and Greyhounds to three score- The third quarter saw ground attack was senior ton Francis and Rico Price fourth quarters. less quarters for the win. Charles, Dupont and Bleyton leader and offensive return- each collected three solos. “Coming off a weak fi rst “Offensively I thought our Francis combined their rush- er Ron Charles who had 29 On special teams, Bleyton half, we kinda changed things offensive line played real- ing yards with another La- touches for 152 yards, two re- Francis returned one punt for up, made some adjustments ly well,” Guidry stated. “We Combe completion to Guidry sulting in touchdowns. 17 yards, while kickoffs were in the second half and it rushed for 234 yards, but for a scoring drive ending with Darian Chevalier and Reid returned by Darian Chevalier worked for some points,” said just couldn’t fi nish our drives a Bleyton Francis touchdown Dupont each had six carries (21 yards) and Reid Dupont Guidry. at times. We’ve got to be better run and a 13-6 lead. for 34 yards each with Che- (11 yards). The Wolves were fi rst to in the red zone on offense.” The fourth quarter saw valier adding a touchdown, Kicker-punter Deuce Co- both teams go back and forth, while Bleyton Francis donat- meaux was 1-for-3 on fi eld- up and own the fi eld, each ing 18 rushing yards on fi ve goals, an unusal evening for fi nishing just short of touch- carries. the returning junior who is ing the endzone. Colin LaCombe, who re- known for fi eldgoals. But, never count the turns for his senior year at “Special teams were re- Wolves out as Francis and quarterback, connected for ally disappointing tonight,” Charles led a rushing charge six completions and 69 yards. Guidry commented. “We left a to the 11-yard-line, where Receivers for Friday’s win couple extra points out there Charles slipped in for the were Lexx Guidry with four and gave up a big kick return, score with only 40 seconds completions for 39 yards, along with a shanked punt. remaining in the ballgame, Baylon Leon donated a 17- “We defi nitely need to clean slamming the door on the yard completion and Ron up the special teams play. 19-6 Wolf win. Charles nabbed a catch for 13 “We had a few leaders show yards. But all in all, we fought very their talent tonight,” Guidry Defensively, where the hard for the win. noted. “Ron (Charles) really Wolves have a number of new “Time to turn our focus to ran the ball hard and Colin faces, limited the Greyhounds Berwick and work to get bet- (LaCombe) made some key to 144 total offensive yards on ter for next week.” throws on third and fourth the night. The Wolves were scheduled down. “Like I said before, our de- to host Berwick High School “I think we are in pretty fense really stepped it up to- on Friday, but was re-sched- good shape right now con- night, Guidry continued. “You uled for Wednesday due to sidering the situation Covid saw their strengths show up Hurricane Delta. The 7 p.m. put everyone in concern- as the game continued. I be- contest was to be held at Wolf ing practice. Not having that lieve we will see that improve- Stadium. spring practice really effected ment each week with each ad- (Reminder -- game tickets everyone. We’re just not in ditional game.” are not sold at the gate the HAND-OFF FOR GAINER - Rayne High quarterback Colin the place we would like to be Veteran defender Baylon evening of the game. Tickets LaCombe makes a hand-off to running back Darian Chevalier during right now. But, everyone’s in Leon led Rayne High tackles can be purchased only during the Wolves’ 19-6 win over the Greyhounds Friday during their season the same boat. I feel we will on the night with six solos the week of the game during opener held in Welsh. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) only get better as the season and two tackles for losses. regular school hours.) Lady Wolves begin district volleyball season on a positive note

BY LISA S. SOILEAUX court. “With the ups and downs of summer practice Venable and Sarigh Mitchell, each with 11 kills on Managing Editor with the COVID rules and restrictions, it has been the day. Venable added 10 digs and one assists, hard for everyone to get our ducks in a row. while Mitchell had four blocks, fi ve digs and two RAYNE - In a volleyball season that was up in “But, I see our girls showing some improvements aces. Adding to the Rayne stats for the win was the air of not happening at all, the Lady Wolves are and basically just running the offense like I know Analie Dupuis with nine kills, one block, four as- making the most of it by tallying an early 2-0 dis- they can. We we work together and everyone does sists and eight digs. trict start. their job, we are good to go.” Grayci Dupuis and Jenyth Allen fi nished up the “We are coming along,” stated Rayne High Head Rayne High began the 2020 season on a bumpy offense with three kills each. Coach Stephanie Garrett as he Lady Wolves are road with a 0-4 start during regular season games. Running the offense with assists were Demi Bill- showing improvement everytime they walk onto the But with the start of district play, it looks like the ings with 20, while Evyn Shreve, Ava Thibodeaux Lady Wolves are fi nally getting their groove on. and Isabel Latiolais led the defense. The Lady Wolves claimed wins over Crowley and The Ladies will travel to Livonia today (Thursday) Church Point to begin a strong district start. to attempt to improve their district slate. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Lady Wolves hosted the Crowley Ladies in their fi rst district contest of the season and collected a three-game win (25-17, 24-14, 25-21). Prepare for On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Rayne High traveled power outages to Church Point for their second district contest against the Lady Bears. There, the Lady Wolves with a Generac collected their second in as many district wins in home standby a tight four-game match (22-25, 25-15, 25-11, 25- generator 22). Leading Rayne’s net play with kills were Kallie SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT TODAY! ARBORIST/CONSULTANT 855-649-6863 'DYLG6PLWK FREE 7UHH6HUYLFH 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! LA Arborist FULLY INSURED Lic # 09-1668 Off er valid August 24, 2020 - December 31, 2020 POWER NET PLAY - Rayne High’s Sarigh Mitchell powers through a kill at the net during Lady Wolves 75((5(029$/ Special Financing Available 67803*5,1',1*‡ Subject to Credit Approval volleyball action. The Lady Wolves are scheduled to 3581,1*75,00,1* travel to Livonia today (Thursday). (Acadian-Tribune *Terms & Conditions Apply Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Cell 337-305-1956 Bus 337-546-6492

Page 10A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 Notre Dame rambles past Comeaux in season opener BY TOM BROWN Thibodeaux slashed for 14-yards LSN Sports Writer through tacklers and called it a night with 138 yards rushing on 19 carries. LAFAYETTE - With the restrictions Two plays later, Ethan Menard took a high school football teams have had handoff wide to the right, cut inside a regarding practices the past several tackler and split two more defenders months, it is safe to say no one ex- for a 21-yard touchdown run. Simon pected perfection in the season open- added the PAT for a 35-0 lead just ers. Notre Dame coach Lewis Cook three minutes into the second half. knows it is a process of getting better “I thought we were aggressive up each week, but he was pretty happy front and felt everybody hit the right with the way things got started Friday spots,” Cook continued. “It gets frus- night in the Pios 41-7 win over Co- trating for a team when you can’t get meaux in Lafayette. anything going and the defense has to “It was a good start! You never come right back out.” know what is going to happen in that It got worse for the Spartans on fi rst game, so it was good to get in their next offensive snap when Ca- action, get a win and get everybody leb Comeaux intercepted a fi rst down out healthy. They had more weap- pass at the Comeaux 47-yard line. ons on offense last year and were an The Spartans did not cross midfi eld older and more mature team. They until the fourth quarter and long af- had a couple of guys on defense that ter starters had retired for the eve- were hard to block and had only one ning. Until then, the closest Comeaux starter back so we knew they would had come to the fi fty was two out of have some growing pains there. We bounds kickoffs that gave them the just wanted to control the ball and I ball at their 35. thought our kids executed well.” The Pios took advantage of the Notre Dame saw big efforts on both turnover for one more score on the sides of the ball. The offense churned evening. Thomas Meche and Josh Le- out 284 yards rushing and 315 yards Jeune took over the running duties to total offense. Over 220 of those yards ANOTHER CARRY FOR THIBODEAUX - Notre Dame’s Dom Thibodeaux (7) lead a ten-play drive. Meche carried came in a half and one third quarter attempts to elude a defender Friday during the Pios’ 41-7 win over Comeaux High six times for 34 yards including a 17 drive by the starters. Dom Thibo- during their season opener held in Lafayette. Thibodeaux rushed for 138 yards and yarder with a nice cut past a tackler at deaux proved he is feature back wor- two touchdowns on 19 carries. (Photo Courtesy/Jason Faul) the line of scrimmage. LeJeune had thy with a big night carrying the ball the other four carries getting tough and while it may have taken the pass- putting a few things together at that up another short fi eld at the Spartans yards inside including a 5-yard score ing game a few plays to get going, on point and it could have given them ten. Receiver Luke Yuhasz beat his for a 41-0 lead. this night the ground game had every- a little momentum. That was a big coverage on an out route in the end Reserves took over for the rest of thing under control. stop because it gave us the fi eld po- zone and Parker Seilhan got him the the game and Comeaux got on the “Dom puts a lot into every day at sition even though we didn’t get it in ball for another score with just 1:36 board with a late score. Spartan QB practice and when you do that you there and we kept them backed up the left in the second quarter. Malveaux scrambled out of the pocket are going to get better,” Coach Cook whole half.” “Having Luke is a breath of fresh for a 14-yard TD run with two min- points out. “Some guys think they The Notre Dame defense gave their air for us,” added Cook. “He gives us utes to play and Notre Dame ran out can just show up and play on Friday. offensive teammates another chance a big receiver kind of like what we had the clock for the win. It’s Dom’s nature that he practices by forcing a three and out and pres- with Faulk last year. We need to get “Overall I was pleased with how hard every day, so he makes progress suring the punter for a short kick out Zach Lamm and Blake Smith involved hard we played,” Cook said in wrap- during the week and it show in the of bounds at the Spartans 27-yard and we’ll have a good mix with our re- ping up. “We have Teurlings next game.” line. After a change of quarters, that ceivers.” week and that is always a good test The Pios defense held Comeaux to scoring opportunity ended when Thi- Comeaux went three and out af- for us. That will be a whole different 115 yards on 44 plays and 94 of those bodeaux had the ball ripped out on a ter receiving the second half kickoff. test for our defense and we just have yards came on two fourth quarter run to the Comeaux eight. The Pios special team pressured every to get better on offense, get more bal- drives when ND coaches were giving Linebacker Lance Castille dropped Comeaux punt with outside rush and ance, get more effi cient and see where playing experience to basically the JV Spartan QB Sean Malveaux for no gain on this kick the net distance was four it gets us.” and freshman. You do the math on on third down run and the defense yards. The Pios were scheduled to face that one. Comeaux completed just again set up the Pios at the Comeaux From the Comeaux thirty, Dom Teurlings Friday one of 8 passes and had fi ve of their 39. Lucas Simon popped through for seven fi rst downs in the fourth quar- an eighteen-yard run to the 21 of the ter. Spartans. Parker Seilhan then found “Our defense just suffocated Luke Yuhasz for a 21-yard TD pass to them and never let them get going,” make it 14-0 with just over nine min- Cook explained. “I was impressed utes left in the half. with how well they ran to the ball and “We didn’t get to throw it as much swarmed on tackles. From the scrim- as we would have liked,” noted Cook. mage last week to this week you can “Parker was a little anxious tonight see the improvement in our tackling. and threw high a couple of times, but We keep getting better in those areas he has some tools to work with and he and it will pay off for us as we go down is going to be fi ne.” the road.” Two possession later, Pios LB Cas- The Pios took the opening posses- tille blasted through just as the Co- sion to paydirt with a 10-play 72-yard meaux QB was trying to make a hand- drive. Dom Thibodeaux carried six off to tailback Sharod Kelly and forced times and gained 49 of those yards a fumble. Caleb Comeaux recovered capping the drive with a 3-yard power at the Comeaux 42 and the Pios con- up the middle behind the retooled Pios verted in six plays for a 21-nothing offensive line. Lucas Simon kicked the lead with 2:54 to go in the half. Dom point after at 8:58 of the fi rst quarter. Thibodeaux got his second touchdown Comeaux went for a fourth and of the game crashing the middle for a two at the Spartans 45 but the ball two-yard scoring run. carrier was stuffed by Gabe Leonards “Dom is our go to guy in the back- and Lance Castile short of the fi rst fi eld. He is going to have to carry a big down. Thibodeaux busted a 27-yard load for us. We cannot wear him out run on the way to a big night of over a and we don’t want to overload him. It hundred yards rushing. But the Pios was nice to see those guys like Meche could not take advantage of the fi eld and LeJeune come in and play well position and threw incomplete on a carrying the ball.” fourth down at the Comeaux twelve. 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Page 12A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 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 lar support and property valuation. Special to the Tribune Rayne, in particular, favored the idea by a 54-4 popular margin (93%) and Last week’s article dealt primarily by $118,000 to $2,200 difference in with an examination of a select num- property valuation (98%). ber of right of way expropriation cases But, Rayne would out-do the other along the O’Gee railroad line between communities in at least one aspect. It Rayne and Crowley that required would be the fi rst of the fi ve cited Judge Thomas H. Lewis, President of communities to grant a right of way the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast- through its community. ern Railway Company, to call upon On July 16, 1904, Mayor Olivier “the machinery of the court” to settle, Broussard was told that surveyors ‘in when landowners either refused fl atly the employ of the OGNE were sniffi ng to allow any access to their property or around” Rayne looking for a possible sought better compensation for their route, should a second railroad ever be grants of land than the OGNE initially built through town. Their conclusion, offered. as reported the mayor, was that they fa- Today, the discussion of right of way vored a path, running north and south, grants continues about some that did “about 50 yards east of the rice mills.” not wind up in court. As a reminder of It was, no doubt, with that recom- the sequence of events, the following is mendation in mind, that Mayor Brous- In the elegant cursive script of the times, the Minutes of Rayne reveal the the order in which the fi ve communi- sard called the Town Council to order passage of Ordinance No. 4 by the Town Council on March 19, 1905 granting ties (through which the O’Gee was fi rst on April 15, 1905 to enact Ordinance a right of way through Rayne to the proposed Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast- proposed to run) voted to subsidize the No. 40, “introduced by Dr. R. C. Webb ern Railway Company. railroad by property tax assessments: and seconded by John Taylor,” to order Opelousas - December 26, 1904; a special election of qualifi ed property Moreover, Section 2 of Ordinance the building of a railroad along this line Rayne - May 22. 1905; Crowley – May tax payers on Monday, May 22, 1905, No. 40 required the railroad company was thought, then, to be an incentive 22, 1905; Church Point – June 18, on the question of that fi ve mill tax for to so construct its tracks “as not to in- for growth in that direction. 1905, and Abbeville – July 27, 1905. ten years in aid of the construction of jure or impede the drainage of the town” Well – the Mayor was making quite In each case, the vote was over- the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern and further demanded the company to an assumption by granting a right of whelmingly favorable both in popu- Railroad. “maintain convenient crossings” at all way through property owned by pri- points where the tracks intersected vate citizens, and, therefore, had no any street of Rayne. legal standing to do so – a sort of All these specifi cations of Ordinance jump-of-the-gun reaction in hope of No. 40 were rather standard, but what advancing the cause of getting a sec- was unusual, and to a certain mea- ond rail connection. sure, “over-the-top,” was what Mayor And speaking of property owners Broussard added to that particular south of the Southern Pacifi c tracks, law (which, incidentally, was approved that section belonged to George K. unanimously by Aldermen John Tay- Bradford, who would contest the offer of lor, Dr. R. C. Webb, John Stamm, Da- the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern vid Levy, and R. C. Holt). Railway Company in court for a right of Keeping in mind that the election way through his land, only to lose, by on the property tax was not sched- jury decision, and to be forced to accept uled until May 22, 1905, and nothing $300 an acre when his property had in the least was certain that the road been assessed at $500 an acre. would built, Mayor Broussard, nev- In any case, it should be noted that ertheless, inserted a grant of right of through 1906, as the OGNE negotiat- way through Rayne, there on April 15, ed its right of way arrangements, the 1905, to make Rayne the fi rst town overwhelming majority of cases did not along the proposed OGNE line to do so. require court action and were settled From the Minutes of the Town of amicably. Rayne, one reads, “Be it ordained that Still, hundreds of right of way agree- the right of way be granted . . . to the ments had to be reached along the 60 Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern Rail- mile route from Melville to Crowley and way Company, upon which to construct recorded in the offi ces of the Clerk of its track, and upon which to operate its Court in both St. Landry and Acadia passenger and freight cars, and also parishes. What follows is a sampling its telegraph and telephone lines, upon, of right of way cases, mostly from the across, and along the following named Church Point area southward toward streets and avenues of the Town of Branch and through Rayne. Rayne, namely: Entering Rayne from But, fi rst – from Opelousas had the north, crossing Jeff Davis Avenue come word back in mid-1905 that one along N. Bradford Street and across John Boagni had offered to donate 50 the continuation of North Street, School acres in the northeastern town limits Street, Lessley Street, Harrop Street and as a site for a passenger and freight de- Edwards Street; – - And along the con- pot, the offer being supplemented by a tinuation of Bradford Street by crossing cash subscription offered by interested the right of way of the Southern Pacif- persons. In this case, one of the sub- ic tracks, to include property therefrom scribers was none other than Judge (Bradford) west to Parkerson Street and Thomas H. Lewis himself, who, there- across the continuation of E. South First by, had his own right of way through From a drawn map of the City of Rayne, circa 1907, the Bradford Subdivision Street, Perrodin Street, Anding Street, most of Opelousas. of the early 20th Century is outlined in general, with the path of the Opelou- E. Bernard Street, Butler Street and E. But, more – in a search of the con- sas, Gulf and Northeastern railroad coming from the north along today’s Branch Street.” (See Map). veyance books at the Clerk of Court North Bradford Street and indicated as crossing the Southern Pacifi c rail line Editor’s Note: The term “across the offi ces in Crowley, one comes away a just yards west of today’s Northeastern/Southeastern Street crossing, while continuation” of a certain street im- bit dazed by the volume of legal work in time and monies that had to be ex- continuing southward along today’s South Bradford Street. A court case in plies, in most cases, that these streets did not yet extend that far eastward at pended to secure all these right of way 1906 awarded George Bradford a total of $804 for the aggregate of 2.68 acres the time in 1905, as to be crossed, but agreements before construction of the of right of way. When Ordinance No. 40 spoke of street extensions, it meant were projected should the town expand that it was hoped the O’Gee railroad would spur growth in those areas. in that direction in the future. Indeed, See PLAN, Page 13A

Thursday, October 8, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 13A PLAN From Page 12A O’Gee could ever lay its fi rst rail. “The sale is made and accepted ---Thelesmar Guidry, H. A. Genung, Clay on June 21, 1906. In this instance, Mr. Asking the indulgence of the read- for and in consideration of the price V. Richard, Olivier Leonwell, H. M. Mc- Trahan apparently had Rayne’s own ers, here is but one of the fi lings, dat- and sum of Eight Hundred ($800) Bride, Notary Public, May 9, 1906.” notary public and former mayor, Rives ed, May 2, 1906, so chosen as to recall dollars cash in hand, paid, the receipt As mentioned above, hundreds of J. C. Bull (1887-1889) attach a require- Mr. Thelesmar Guidry, the self-made thereof is hereby acknowledged and similar right of way deeds lie written ment that the railroad should “so con- tradesman who had so much to do with full acquittance and discharge granted in the grand penmanship of the times struct its rail bed as not to injure the nat- the development of Church Point as a therefor. Contracting parties dispense in the conveyance books in Opelousas ural drainage of the said tract of land.” result of the reach of the O’Gee rail line. one notary from the production of certifi - and Crowley, each in the same termi- And, in another deed, one reads “Be it known that on the second day cates of mortgage required by law. nology, with exception only of dates, that Notary Public Rives J. C. Bull of the month of May, in the year of our “Done and passed Acadia Parish, names, and descriptions of properties added that “unless the said railroad be Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and La. on the day and year aforesaid in the involved. constructed and in running order with- Six, Before me, Henry McBride, a Nota- presence of Clay V. Richard and Olivier On occasion, however, one notices in three years from this date (June 21, ry Public, duly qualifi ed and sworn in Leonwell, competent witnesses who have an insert of a different clause here and 1906), then in that event, the grantor for the parish and state below written signed with the appears and one Notary there, as in the case of the deed execut- (Jules Junot) shall have the right to dis- and in the presence of witnesses here- Public after reading the whole, Signed ed by Mr. Joseph Trahan of near-Rayne solve and set aside this grant.” inafter named and undersigned, per- From a reading of these several right of sonally came and appeared Thelesmar way deeds, yet another observation catch- Guidry, who declared that for and in es the eye, that so many grantors appar- consideration of the sum hereinafter set O’Gee Right of Way ently could not read or write and simply forth, he does by these presents, grant, signed the legal paperwork with their “X,” bargain, sell, convey, transfer, assign, verifi ed by “competent witnesses.” and set over with full guarantee against More central to Rayne, (through the all troubles, debts, mortgages, claims, 1906 assistance of Mr. Tony Olinger, Collec- evictions, alienations, and encumbranc- tor of “All Things Rayne,” and the ap- es whatsoever, and with subrogation to March 5, 1906 March 31, 1906 preciated help of Mr. Cantrell, are the all his rights and actions of warranty Louis Richard John Melleck following samples of right of way trans- against all previous owners, and with Pierre Alleman Ralph Yokum actions, these three specifi cally about full guarantee of title unto H. A. Genung, Aristide Breaux Plaize Gibson properties east of George K. Bradford’s here present, purchasing, and accepting land (as described above) and, there- for the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast- Vinot Boudreaux John J. Bruner fore, being in present-day SE Rayne. ern Ry. Co., their heirs and assigns, and Frank Kincel Flozine Coleman “John T. Guidry, of Acadia Parish, acknowledging delivery and possession Theophile Petitjean Edmond Boyce to the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast- thereby, the following described proper- Arthur Fitzner Joseph Broussard ern railway; right of way 80 feet wide and 836 feet long, $92.50. ty to wit: Mrs. Joe Falcon “A part of Section Seventy (70), Town- “Caesar Trahan, of Acadia Parish, ship Seven (7), South Range Two (2) Amedee Broussard April 12, 1906 to the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast- East in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, bor- Moise Carruthers Vial Thibodeaux ern railway; right of way 80 feet and dered on the north by the lands of Ba- Luke Broussard Mrs. Joe Falcon 3,434 feet long, $1,000.” rousse heirs, on the east by the land of J.P. Mauboulas Alfred Moore Valsin LeBlanc, of Acadia Parish, to Barousse heirs, and on the south by the Gaston Bosset Ursin Carruthers the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern Thelesmar Guidry Addition to Church railway; right of way 80 feet wide and point, La., and on the west by Bayou Ursin Carrithers Jules Junot 1,286 feet long, $118. Plaquemine, said strip conveyed is Dupre Broussard Antoine Blanc From these and other calculations eighty (80) feet in width, being forty Belizaire Breaux up and down the O’Gee line, it appears (40) feet each side of center line of Antoine Blanc April 14, 1906 that the railroad company paid out, 25 cents per linear the Opellousas, Gulf and Northeast- Joseph Trahan on average, about ern Railway company’s railroad as foot of right of way (80 feet wide), or in now located, and strip is Ten Hundred March 7, 1906 approximate total of slightly more than Thirty (1,030) feet in length and extends H.E. Buckley May 2, 1906 $79,200 for right of way privileges in in a Southeast direction from the North Edward Daigle construction of its railroad. to the South line of said grantee’s land, March 11, 1906 Francois Lejeune And so much of 1906 was spent in and contains One and Eighty Nine Hun- Ernest Harmon weekly announcements such as the dredths (1 - 89/100) acres, also a part one that appeared in the late summer of the Section, Township, and Range as Jean Batiste Boudreaux May 3, 1906 of the year in the Crowley Signal, “Dr. aforesaid, which is included between Cyprien Fontenot R. C. Webb of Rayne, was in Crow- two lines running parallel with one line March 27, 1906 ley Wednesday for a few hours, being being thirty (30) feet distant northerly Frank Kincel May 8, 1906 engaged with Judge Lewis and E. K. and the other line being thirty (30) feet Arthur Fritzner Caroline Syous Eastman, president and treasurer, re- southerly from the center line of the spectively, of the Opelousas rail road, above named company’s railroad as Francois Pellisier in obtaining rights of way for the OGNE now located through and across Theles- June 11, 1906 railway through some properties east of mar Guidry’s Addition to Church Point, Nathan Brown this city.” La., said sixty (60) feet wide strip em- Today, from the huge research ef- bracing parts of Lots 5, 6, 7, 10, 16 and In several cases, landowners signed deeds on fort of Mr. Ray Guidry of Rayne, one is 17 in Block E, and Lots 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, able to compile a partial listing of right 14 in Block D, and Lots 10-11 in Block A different dates for separate pieces of property. of way deeds fi led that fateful year of in said addition. 1906. (See attached with commentary). Parish Republicans host candidates for judicial district seats BY DESIRAY SEAUX gles and triumphs in our Broussard and has for La. State Newspapers communities. I feel that I the last 20 years. He am the best candidate to has also spent 34 years RAYNE - Candidates put my experience and serving as an assistant for open seats in the community understand- district attorney with the 15th Judicial District ing to work to make a Lafayette Parish District addressed the Acadia better Acadia Parish Attorney’s offi ce and is Parish Republican Ex- for our children here at the former attorney for ecutive Committee on home and our friends in the Evangeline Econom- Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Lafayette and Vermilion ic Development District Chef Roy’s of Rayne. parishes.” and the Town of Erath. On the agenda were A candidate in the If elected he said he Michael Landry and race for district attorney, plans to involve law en- Scott Privat, candidates Dan Landry is currently forcement in all critical for the district judge the First Assistant Dis- stages of the prosecu- seat being vacated with trict Attorney and has tion to successfully con- the retirement of Judge spent 36 years in public vict violent criminal and John Trahan; and Dan- PARISH’S REPUBLICANS HOST JUDICIAL CANDIDATES - Chef Roy’s in Rayne service. get them off the streets; iel “Danny” Landry and was the site of the recent Acadia Parish Republican Executive Committee’s meeting In his current posi- give victims of crime the Donald “Don” Landry, with candidates for open judicial seats in the parish. Candidates on hand were, form tion, he has implement- attention they deserve candidates for district left, Michael Landry, candidate for district judge; Daniel “Danny” Landry, candidate ed new case manage- and make them a prior- attorney, a position be- for district attorney; Scott Privat, candidate for district judge; and Donald “Don” ment software to make ity; apply the law fi rmly ing vacated with the Landry, candidate for district attorney. (LSN Photo by Desiray Seaux) the offi ce progressive but fairly at all times; retirement this year of and accountable. He take more cases to tri- Keith Stutes. 1999 he returned to three children. sistant district attorney has also started a teen al to obtain convictions Each candidate ad- Crowley to join the fi rm For over a decade, since 2015. pre-trial diversion pro- and address the growing dressed the gathering, of Landry, Landry and Scott Privat has been Privat also co-found- gram in Acadia Parish narcotics problem and outlining his qualifi ca- Landry where he has a fi xture in the Acadia ed the Acadia Parish that they hope to imple- ensure prosecutors have tions and goals for the practiced with his father, Parish legal community. Law Enforcement Con- ment in both Lafayette the assets they need future. and brother, James D. Over his career, Scott ference and served as and Vermilion Parishes to convict drug dealers Michael Landry, a Landry. has worked in numerous past president of the soon. and get them off of our Crowley native, is the son He is a member of the areas of law and gained LSUE Foundation. He is If elected as district streets. of the late J. W. Landry Acadia Parish and Loui- a perspective from all a professional member attorney, he said he Jr. and Lois Landry and siana State Bar Associa- sides by representing of the Louisiana State plans to support and has been married to An- tions and has served the plaintiffs and defendants Bar Association, Acadia work closely with law gela Adams Landry for community as a member in civil matters, as well Parish Bar Association, enforcement; utilize new 25 years and they have of the board of directors as acting as a public de- Lafayette Parish Bar As- programs and technolo- three children. of the Crowley Chamber fender and prosecutor in sociation, and Louisiana gy to save taxpayer dol- For 25 years, Michael of Commerce. criminal cases. He has District Attorney’s Asso- lars and ensuring that practiced all types of civil Michael said he has tried bench and jury tri- ciation. the justice system is and criminal law. always had a desire to als during this time and “This is more than a accountable to our com- He is a graduate of serve his community as continues to practice to- job or a paycheck, it’s munity. Notre Dame High School; a judge. day in Crowley. a calling,” said Privat. Don Landry current- LSU where he received a “Should the people of Privat is a graduate of “Over the past 11 years ly serves as the city at- degree in fi nance; and Acadia Parish see fi t to Notre Dame High School I have seen the strug- torney for the City of 388 Hwy.13 Loyola University Law entrust this position to and received his B.A. in School, where he grad- me, I promise that I will political science at The Eunice,LA 70535 uated with moot court serve them with honesty Catholic University of All Saints Day (337) 546-6000 honors. He was admitted and integrity and work America. After graduat- Fax (337) 546-6016 to the Louisiana State tirelessly to fairly and ing from Loyola College Bar in 1995. objectively administer of Law in 2008, he re- Flower Arrangements Upon graduation Mi- justice.” turned home to Crowley • Metal Panels chael practiced law in Scott Privat, a Crow- where he served as part- All sizes, All colors • Purlins Baton Rouge, primarily ley native, is the son of ner at Privat and Privat Special Orders Available! • Trim focusing on insurance Kenneth “Kenny’ and since 2009. Call Bertha Lavergne defense serving as in- Brenda Privat. He has Privat worked at the • Screws house defense counsel (Richard Community and been married to Alison 15th JDC Public Defend- London EE & Co. Boutique, Rayne, LA) for the Louisiana Mu- Clary Privat for over 11 ers offi ce 2010 to 2014 Metal Buildings nicipal Association. In years and they have and has served as an as- 684-2675 or 250-5774 Free Estimates

Page 14A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 Stefanski to APSB: Acadia ‘doing a great job’ with COVID BY DESIRAY SEAUX shots, it will help to not overload the health care sys- designated school. Ls. State Newspapers tem,” she explained. “In addition, if everyone contin- Other items to come before the school board com- ues to protect themselves as best as they can by prop- mittees included an update on Head Start, which CROWLEY - The administration of the Acadia Par- er hygiene, social distancing and wearing masks, the has started school and is keeping their class sizes ish School System is “doing a great job” in handling spread of the fl u could also be signifi cantly reduced.” small with the students and staff adjusting to new ongoing coronavirus pandemic issues here. After Stefanski’s address, District 7 board mem- social distancing guidelines. That’s the message Dr. Tina Stefanski, Louisi- ber James Higginbotham said he had recently visited The Personnel, Insurance and Curriculum Com- ana Region 4 Medical Director for the Offi ce of Pub- schools in his district and reported that “students mittee approved the updated job description for lic Health, delivered during Monday’s school board are wearing their masks with no (discipline) prob- Maintenance/Facilities Program Manager. committee meetings. lems and are switching classes while remaining so- In addition the committee also approved the ap- Stefanski said Superintendent Scott Richard had cially distanced.” proval of the 2020-2021 Pupil Progression Plan. requested that a group of local doctors, medical staff Higginbotham said this is “good news because Changes are state mandated and include the regu- from the hospital and the Offi ce of Public Health you can’t replace in person learning.” lations of how students move from grade to grade. meet with the school system offi cials to create effec- It was noted that of the 2,900 students originally The Budget and Finance Committee heard the tive communication. enrolled in A+Campus virtual learning, only about monthly report from DS Bus South explaining that “An initial meeting of the Acadia Parish School 1,250 students remain enrolled at this time. The dif- the start of school began routinely but with fewer System/Physicians Advisory Group met Wednesday, ference have returned to on-campus learning at their students on buses. September 23rd at Acadia General Hospital in Crow- The bus service was able to overcome the 50 per- ley,” Richard explained. “The group of physicians cent capacity limits due to the district’s implementa- was organized by Dr. Tina Stefanski and consisted of tion of the A/B rotation and virtual enrollment. the following medical staff: Dr. Stefanski, Dr. Duhon, All drivers and monitors were educated on sani- Dr. Danielle Dawson, Dr. Mark Dawson, Dr. Korab, tation and PPE procedures. Every bus is to be san- Dr. Bellamy, Dr. Aertker and Acadia General Hospital itized after each load; every child gets offered hand Director of Nursing, Ms. Caroline Marceaux. sanitizer after boarding buses and every student in “The Acadia Parish School System is grateful for third grad and up must wear a face mask/face cov- the opportunity to collaborate with our parish phy- ering (unless they have a doctor’s excuse that states sicians during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We otherwise). plan to stay in communication moving forward.” It was noted that about 70 percent of the bus driv- The meeting was organized to keep local pediatri- ers are DS Bus South employees and the rest are cians, hospital staff, the school system and the Offi ce owner/operators and work for the school board. of Public Health “all on the same page about the cur- A board member asked if the district needs more rent pandemic,” Stefanski said.. buses. Richard said that the district currently has Stefanski complimented the superintendent and enough buses to operate effi ciently, “but, we can al- his staff for doing a great job and for the excellent ways use more buses.” communication between her and the Offi ce of Public During the Budget-to-Actual Comparisons on the Health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in order General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, Justin to make the best decisions for the district. Carrier, CFO, explained that the district is currently She added that she is glad that the school board at 16.75 percent in expenditures while about 14 per- made the choice to delay the start of school because cent in revenues. the extra time allowed for COVID-19 cases to bottom However, he said it is “way to early into the fi scal out. Those cases are currently trending below 5 per- year to make any predictions especially with the cur- cent positivity of tests administered. rent state of affairs with the COVID-19 health crises.” “If people get used to being socially distanced and Lastly, the Budget and Finance Committee ap- wearing face masks, those numbers will hopefully stay proved the renewal of a farm lease to Troy Fruge. The at the less than 5 percent positivity,” Stefanski said. STEFANSKI ADDRESSES SCHOOL BOARD - Dr. lease is a standard fi ve-ear continuation of his pre- She went on to say that many people, including Tina Stefanski, medical director, Region 4, Office of vious lease. medical professionals, are concerned about fl u season Public Health, addresses members of the Acadia All committee recommendations were to be con- and highly recommends everyone get their fl u shot. Parish School Board Monday. (LSN Photo by Desiray sidered when the full board was scheduled to meet “Medical professionals feel that if everyone gets fl u Seaux) on Monday.

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Thursday, October 8, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 15A Virtual political forum is Sunday BY LISA SOILEAUX weekend on Sunday, Chamber of Commerce net. Questions will be Managing Editor Oct. 11, between the at 107 Oak Street, securely placed in boxes hours of 6-8 p.m. Rayne, LA 70578 or from which candidates RAYNE - If Hurricane Candidates running by e-mailing to Ray- will draw at random the Delta allows, the Rayne for local political po- neChamber1@bellsouth. evening of the event. Chamber of Commerce sitions including City will host a Virtual Polit- Marshall Ward 1, Dis- ical Forum,co-hosted by trict Attorney and judg- Rayne, Mire Rosary The City of Rayne, this es will have the oppor- tunity to speak and answer questions on a Rally set Saturday Council virtual platform that will be professionally live fed Throughout the nation, Rosary Rallies will through Facebook. be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, including loca- meeting Covid-19 rules will tions in Rayne and Mire. apply for the safety of The annual Rayne Rosary Rally will begin at The monthly meet- the candidates. No au- noon at The Depot Square. ing of the Rayne City dience will be allowed at The annual Mire Rosary Rally will be held Council will be held this event. at noon in front of Assumption Church of the Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 Candidates will be Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire. p.m. at the City Court given a two-minute Please bring a lawn chair, rosary and water LIBRARY TIME AGAIN - Layla Figaro and London Building. The public is opening, (three) one bottle, while practicing social distancing and Domingue were busy at the Rayne Library this week as invited to attend. minute questions each wearing a mask. The public is invited to attend. the doors “opened for business” once again following Due to the COVID-19 and a two-minute clos- Let’s pray for our country, the sick, ba- Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 mandates. Safety pandemic, space is lim- ing statement. bies and elderly, while spreading love through precautions are being taken by the staff for a safe and ited and masks are re- Questions can be prayers for everyone in need. enjoyable visit for all. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa quired. submitted to The Rayne Soileaux)

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Page 16A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, October 8, 2020 Rayne resident, LSU student publishes fi rst book BY LISA SOILEAUX comes to life decisions and directions Managing Editor they feel are right for themselves. “I’ve never faced these challenges yet,” RAYNE - In her junior year as a journalism said Bordes when discussing her pub- major at Louisiana State University, Shelby lished work, “But, I see myself as the Bordes is like most young adults as she looks third person, seeing the characters from forward to graduating and making a place for outside looking in.” herself in the world. The book centers around the main char- But, she has already etched a place in the acter, Sarah, a girl who spent most of her journalism world with the publication of her high school career unnoticed with a best fi rst (of what she hopes to be many) book. friend who was always in the spotlight while The young, 21-year-old author recently re- trying to get Sarah out of her shell. ceived the fi rst batch of “Fix You”, a modern Going into their senior year, Sarah romance with a traditional “guy meets a girl” meets Benjamin, a guy with a reputation storyline that deals with issues and a lot of baggage. But she sees a per- young adults face son she can help and a situation she can when it fi x, something she has done all her life. Although he makes Sarah feel val- ued and appreciated, she makes herself expendable, trying to reach everyone around her, including Benjamin. But, Sarah learns that she can only go so far, until realizing she’s going through her own issues and needs to fi x herself before assisting others around her. “The issues these characters go through are many faced by most young adults,” Shelby notes. “I just hope that someone can see through that when reading my book -- that we all need to work on ourselves at one point or an- other in our lives for the good of our Shelby Bordes displays her first published book, “Fix You.” future.” As a young girl growing up in Rayne, Shelby Through her studies, Bordes found that al- found a passion for writing, even taking a sum- though newswriting was interesting, she wanted mer internship at the Rayne Acadian-Tribune to focus more on the fi eld of publishing and fi c- prior to beginning college. tion writing -- the product of “Fix You.” She moved to Baton Rouge when she began This publication is Shelby’s fi rst step toward studies at Louisiana State University majoring in the career she has always dreamed of having -- mass communication with an emphasis on journal- being a published writer. Looks like she’s well on ism, her true passion. her way. School Board reports increase in sales tax BY DESIRAY SEAUX coordination, implemen- Education changes in- a smooth opening to a Louisiana. Offi cials are students are being de- LA. State Newspapers tation and oversight of cluded: school year like no oth- also watching to make cided on a case by case all construction projects language noting that er.” decisions on the high basis. CROWLEY- Acadia as well as assisting with students in grades 5 or He expressed grat- school football games Another concern was Parish School Board ensuring that all of the 9 in 2020-2021 are not itude to the students, being moved to earli- that some of the teach- members learned that district’s facilities (school required to take a place- parents, teachers, ad- er days this week. (By ers are having to grade sale tax revenues are up. buildings), equipment ment test; ministrative staff and Tuesday morning, many work of students they Superintendent Scott and grounds are main- adjusted language support staff and the high schools games had never met. Richard reported an in- tained in a consistent regarding the number of community overall “for already been resched- Richard explained crease of 2.38 percent manner and within bud- credit recovery classes a smooth and produc- uled to Wednesday and that, yes, some teach- compared to last year get.” a student can take per tive opening of schools Thursday.) ers have been assigned at this time and up 5.58 Also from the Person- year; and, during this most unusu- Prior to the adjourn- to grade work of the A+- percent when calculat- nel, Insurance and Cur- addressing some al school year given all ment of the meeting, a Campus students since ing month to month for riculum Committee, the NCAA-related post-sec- of the new procedures several board members it is the district’s largest the year. board approved 2020- ondary requirements as in place due to the chal- asked about various campus. In addition to A number of routine 2021 Pupil Progression they relate to students lenges of Covid-19 and matters dealing with the teachers assigned items also were consid- Plan. enrolled in non-tradi- the numerous weath- A+Campus (the virtual specifi cally to that cam- ered during the October “This document is tional courses, credit er events that have oc- learning platform re- pus, other teachers from meeting. a routine update to a recovery programs and curred.” cently started by APSS). each school have been On the recommenda- long-standing procedur- distance/E-learning set- Richard also noted One of those concerns assigned to help grade tion of the Personnel, In- al set of guidelines re- tings. that the district is keep- included what happens work submitted. surance and Curriculum quired by the Louisiana Local, district chang- ing a very close eye on if a student want to It was suggested that Committee , the board Department of Educa- es included: the Gulf of Mexico with get put back in regular more teachers be as- approved an updated tion for each school sys- clarifying language Hurricane Delta project- school after the deadline. signed to the A+Campus job description for Main- tem,” Richard explained. as it relates to district ed to make landfall in Richard said those next year. tenance/Facilities Pro- “The plan lays out a review and oversight of gram Manager. number of procedures school building decisions “The Maintenance/ related to grading, pro- for placement purposes; Facilities Program Man- motion, retention, etc. language referenc- ager updated job de- “Changes and up- ing the district’s virtual scription replaces the dates occur on an annu- learning program; previous job description al basis and are mostly merging of a couple titled Maintenance Su- guided by BESE, the of grading scale charts; pervisor,” Richard said. state Department of Ed- addressing grading “This administrative po- ucation and state legis- practices for kindergar- sition will serve as the lative updates for school ten; and, point person for assist- systems.” clarifying language ing the district in the The Department of regarding the number of times students can be retained in the K-4 grade Vehicle burglaries span and the 5-8 grade span. The Budget and Fi- being investigated nance Committee’s rec- ommendation to renew CROWLEY - Detectives with the Acadia Parish the farm lease with Troy Sheriff’s Offi ce are investigating vehicle burglaries Fruge for board-owned which occurred off of Airport Rd. in Trails South land was approved. Trailer Park, south of Crowley. Richard also noted These incidents occurred the night of Friday, during the Superinten- Sept. 18, when four unknown suspects were seen dents Comments por- FEATURED ARTISTS RECOGNIZED - Penny Arsement of P & A Creations was looking into vehicles. tion of the meeting that presented a special certificate as she served as the featured artist of the month at the The subjects were all described as tall, thin indi- the school system had Rayne Chamber of Commerce of the ongoing “Experience Local Art” series. Taking viduals wearing all black clothing. just completed day 20 part in the presentation were, from left, Chamber Board member Docq Gaspard, Items stolen from the unsecured vehicles include of the school year and “I Chamber Business Development Coordinator Jennifer Autin and artist/honoree wallets, a purse, an IPad and bank cards. owe much gratitude for Penny Arsement. 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