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The Church Point NEWS 87th Year No. 35 Wednesday, August 26, 2020 $1 APC hosts virtual Opportunity Zone Asset Mapping meeting By: Claudette Olivier centives to potential investors that may The meeting was hosted on Zoom on Editor want to start up a business in Church Tuesday, August 4. Those in attendance Point or one of our other opportunity included Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche, The Acadiana Planning Commission zones within Acadiana.” Church Point council member Chris recently hosted a virtual Opportunity Jones said APC started off with a re- Lebas, Le Vieux Presbytère Museum Zone Asset Mapping meeting for the gional prospectus for all of Acadiana, curator Harold Fonte, area realtor Jes- Town of Church Point. then Lafayette and another for the uni- sica Landry and Amy S. Thibodeaux, Kade Jones with APC, “Why are we versity corridor in Lafayette. President and CEO of the Acadia Parish meeting? The Acadiana Planning Com- “We were recognized by the White Chamber. mission serves the public sector in the House Opportunity and Revitalization During the meeting, a brief presenta- planning and implantation of economic, Council,” Jones said. "They liked our tion was given by Jones, and those in community and transportation develop- work, and now we are developing a pro- attendance were asked to provide feed- James ment throughout the region known as spectus for Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, back about the assets of Church Point Matte Acadiana, including the Louisiana par- Church Point, Eunice, New Iberia, and what they would like to see in fu- ishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, La- Opelousas and Ville Platte, doing com- ture economic development. Branch man fayette, St. Landry, St. Martin and Ver- munity asset mapping where we are giv- Utilizing a methodology called “Asset milion. ing you kind of the contents of what we Mapping,” the speciﬁ c goals of the meet- arrested on “The Opportunity Zone Initiative is a are loading into the prospectus and let- attempted federal program that provides tax in- ting you help us ﬁ ll in the gaps.” See MEETING, Page 12 murder charges LSN Staff Report

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce is in- vestigating a dispute Setting up shop that led to the arrest of a Branch man. Deputies were called Cajun Traditions Food Processors moves into old Garan building out to the 8100 block Staff Report of White Oak Highway on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10:20 p.m. regard- Sausage and boudin aren't ing a shooting inci- likely thought of as construc- dent. tion materials, but for Ben Deputies discovered Richard, those two foods are that a disturbance be- the groundwork on which tween family members a brand new Church Point had occurred. business will be built. During the distur- Richard, one of the three bance, one of the fam- co-owners of Cajun Tradi- ily members retrieved tions Food Processors, said, a fi rearm and shot at "The foundation of the com- the other. Gunfi re was pany will be sausage and returned in what appeared to be self-de- boudin, and we'll build on fense. During this inci- that before expanding to dent, two persons were other foods like dressing mix and entree dishes." See ARREST, He continued, "We plan to Page 2 sell our products in the Aca- diana area and then go state- Assistance wide." Cajun Traditions Food Processors co-owners, Ben Richard, left, Todd Richard and Lon- Richard, his father, Todd nie Richard stand in front of the old Garan building, which will now house the new pro- available for Richard, and uncle, Lonnie cessing facility. Founded in July 2019, Cajun Traditions will source quality ingredients for Richard, all of Church Point, Cajun meat products, including sausage, boudin and more sold under the Cajun Family crawfi sh co-own the company, which was founded in July 2019, Traditions brand. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) farmers and the company's food items boudin, which the people of news release, “Louisiana’s ing to Church Point.” By: Bruce Schultz will be sold under the Cajun Acadiana enjoy eating and entrepreneurial spirit is alive Cajun Traditions will make LSU AgCenter Family Traditions brand. sharing as part of our rich and well, and I am proud to a $2.85 million capital invest- Special to The Last Monday, Gov. John culture. Cajun Traditions see that our unique tradi- ment to renovate and equip Church Point News Bel Edwards announced the gets back to the roots of sau- tions are living on through the facility, and the building company’s development of CROWLEY — From sage-making with the quality new generations, as is evident will get new electrical equip- the new meat processing and now until Sept. 11, that today’s consumers have by the Cajun Traditions ven- ment, a complete roof repair packaging facility at the old crawfi sh farmers can come to expect. We are proud ture launched by the Richard and a new slab before being Garan building, which was apply for assistance family. Lonnie Richard is not outfi tted with new machin- purchased from the town to invest in our community, from a U.S. Depart- contribute to the local econo- only preserving a valued tra- ery, including smokehouse ment of Agriculture of Church Point earlier this my and add jobs to the local dition, but he is reinvesting equipment, stuffi ng ma- program to compen- year. The 80,000-square-foot sate them for losses facility was vacant for about area, and we look forward to in his community and creat- chines, vacuum-pack ma- related to the corona- 30 years. growing a sustainable coming new jobs in the process. chines, grinders, mixers and virus pandemic. Lonnie Richard stated, in pany that will enrich our We join him, his family, and refrigeration equipment. “This program will a news release, “Our family community and bring quality the entire Cajun Traditions Ben said renovation work help producers deal has always taken great pride meat products to the market- team in celebrating this ma- on the building started about with economic prob- in the tradition of preparing place.” jor new step and the great lems caused by the low and distributing sausage and Gov. Edwards stated, in a new economic activity head- See FACILITY, Page 12 prices and the inability to move crawfi sh,” said LSU AgCenter econo- mist Kurt Guidry. Louisiana rice harvest New ‘nuisance’ ordinance “This will help them close the gap between what revenue they reaching half-way mark OK’d by Police Jury were able to generate and what they would By: Bruce Schultz yields hold out,” said LSU Ag- By: Steve Bandy ... the parish is authorized to have expected to gen- LSU AgCenter Center rice specialist Dustin Crowley Post-Signal enter the premises in ques- erate this year.” Special to The Church Harrell. “Regardless if the tion, to remove or cause to be To compensate for Point News current crop does not reach CROWLEY — A new “nui- removed the junked item and low prices, the pro- the record, it will defi nitely sance” ordinance that gives to dispose of it ...” gram will pay produc- CROWLEY, La. — The har- rank up there with one of our parish employees more au- According to the ordi- vest for the 2020 rice crop in highest-yielding years.” ers 65 cents for ev- thority to enter private prop- nance, the presence of any south Louisiana is nearing ery pound of crawfi sh The record year for growing erty has been adopted by the the halfway point, and the rice in Louisiana was in 2016 “junked item” on any private caught between Jan. police jury. result is a big improvement with an average of 7,300 property, occupied or unoc- 15 and April 15, 2020. At its August meeting, ju- over a string of bad to medio- pounds an acre, which equals cupied, shall be declared a To help with the lim- rors rescinded the old ordi- ited market problems, cre years. 45 barrels or 162 bushels. public nuisance. nance and replaced it with producers will receive “If these yields hold out, I Harrell estimates the current “Junked items” are defi ned 5 cents for every pound believe it would tie the sec- crop at 7,250 pounds — 44.7 one that stipulates, “In the as: ond-highest-yielding year, barrels or 161 bushels — so event the public nuisance • junked motor vehicle; See ASSISTANCE, and it still has the potential is not abated in compliance Page 6 to be a record if the high See CROP, Page 7 with the order within 15 days See APPJ, Page 2

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The Church Point News News Briefs CP Police Department Raffl e ticket benefi t Autumn Fest slated releases arrest reports for family of Frank for Oct. 25 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's Staff Report tempted murder - second degree. Zaunbrecher announced Autumn Fest has been scheduled Friends and family members of for Oct. 25. The following individuals were ar- Frank Zaunbrecher, who passed May 27 The event will feature live and si- away on Sunday, June 21, are rested by Church Point Police De- Joseph Kenneth Leblanc Jr., of lent auctions, Taster's Choice Food holding a raffl e to help his wife and partment. Church Point, arrested on a charge booths and fun for children. children. Tickets are $50 each, and More information about the event of unauthorized entry of an inhab- the drawing will be Sept. 13. May 3 ited dwelling. will be announced at a later date. Jonathan Markell Dixon, of Prizes will be drawn for 1st-10th Zackery Hunter Stelly, of Krotz place. Church Point, arrested on a charge Springs, arrested on a charge of ag- For more information or to pur- CP Town Dump now of illegal use of weapons/danger- chase tickets call Cheryl at (337) ous. gravated assault with a fi rearm. 580-1994. open on Saturdays The Church Point Town Dump is May 28 now open on Saturdays May 12 Tavian Anthony Gant, of Opelou- The dump is located next to the Valerie Marie Waters, of Church ELTL fall registration set water plant and is open Tuesday — Point, arrested on possession of sas, arrested on charges of attempt- The Eunice Ladies Tennis League Saturday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule II. ed murder-second degree and ille- (ELTL) will hold its fall registration Please enter the dump thru the gal use of weapons/dangerous. now through Aug. 28. Guidry St. entrance and exit on N. May 13 Registration is $25 and will in- Rogers St. clude 12 weeks of play with an end John Clifford Lazaro, of Church May 30 of season tennis banquet. The ten- Point arrested on possession of Chance Edward sam, of Lafay- nis league players play every Tues- The Church Schedule I and possession of ette, arrested on a charge of unau- day evening at 6 p.m. Point News Schedule II. thorized use of a movable. All women, 18 years and older, Aimee Leblanc Devalcourt, of and are knowledgable of tennis Brief Policy told Church Point, arrested on a charge June 1 rules, regulations and court eti- Due to the limited space in The of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Demarkus Anthonashi Thomas, quette are welcomed. Church Point News, all news briefs of Crowley, arrested on a charge of Team captains will contact each will run as space permits. All news May 14 player. First date of play is set for briefs will be guaranteed one run, Jason Louis Roger Sr., of Rayne, possession with intent to distribute Tuesday, Sept. 8. and after that, as space permits. arrested on a charge of possession Schedule II. To register, call Debbie Miller at All news briefs must be turned in of Schedule IV. 337-580-1870 or Rachel Andrus at by noon on Thursday for consider- June 9 337-789-5707. ation in the following Wednesday's May 20 Mckenzie Simone Olivier, of edition. Denise Claire Lyons, of Church Church Point, arrested on a charge Point, arrested on a charge of at- of possession of Schedule II. •APPJ LDWF to host squirrel hunting seminar Continued From Page 1 • any unused major electrical ap- Formerly, the job had to be con- for beginners on Sept. 19 in Baton Rouge pliances and/or parts thereof in- tracted out. The Louisiana Department of demic. cluding but not limited to washing Also during the meeting, jurors Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will The seminar will cover proper machines, clothes driers, refrigera- approved a lease extension with tors, freezers, stoves, water heaters hold a squirrel hunting seminar equipment needed, fi rearm selec- the St. John the Baptist Catho- and all furniture and waste other for beginners in Baton Rouge on tion, rules and regulations, outdoor lic Church in Lyons Point for the than agricultural solid waste; Sept. 19. The event, dubbed Squir- navigation and hunting opportuni- church hall. • machinery and/or equipment or rel Hunting 101, will be held at ties. It will also include a teaching Howie explained that the police LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge in parts thereof ... which, be reason of session in the outdoors near the of- deterioration through rusting, rot- jury owns the building which is sit- Baton Rouge from 8 a.m.-noon. fi ce to discuss proper hunting tech- ting or otherwise, have become in- uated on church-owned property. LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge operable and/or unreasonable for is located at 4142 North Flannery niques. The current lease agreement — Attendance is free, however, space the purpose for which they were for $1 per year — expires in 2034 Road in Baton Rouge. intended; Masks will be required for those is limited and those interested must but the church parish is planning • construction debris; and attending the seminar and social preregister. For more information, some extensive remodeling of the •waste paper, boxes, crates and/ distancing protocols will be in effect contact Travis Dufour at tdufour@ or parts thereof. building and wants to ensure that as well due to the COVID-19 pan- wlf.la.gov or 337-735-8685. The inability to do anything about it will be able to continue to use the the problem property had been building. addressed multiple times by the The jury granted a 10-year exten- former Parish Inspector, the late sion at the same rate. James Simon. In other business, the police jury: “This amendment gives parish • appointed Bart Savant to the employees the right to enter the property,” explained Glenn Howie, Mermentau River Harbor and Ter- parish attorney. minal District; The property owner will be per- • reappointed Jason Gossen and sonally responsible for all costs of Mary Richard to the Acadia Plan- abatement which may be recovered ning Commission Board; by the parish by fi ling a civil suit. • reappointed Wallace Fontenot The parish also can reoup costs and Gerald Foreman to the First through a tax lien under the new Ward Drainage District; ordinance. The new law also establishes a • authorized the Acadia-Evange- hearing procedure in the event a line Fire Protection District to hold property owner wishes to appeal an an election on Dec. 5 asking renew- order to clear property to get rid of al of a 1.03-millproperty tax; “junked” items. • set a 25 mph speed limit on Ambulance Services According to the ordinance, the Maggie Lane; jury’s Legislative Committee — • approved a request by Jeremy Discount Chairman Walter Andrus, Steve Co- Receive a 30% discount on meaux and Jeff Morgan — will hear Prevost to open cut Spears Road the appeal. due to an emergency situation to billed ambulance charges. In a somewhat related matter, ju- get water to his crops; and rors also amended the parish ordi- • heard an update on activities nance dealing with the demolition sponsored by OneCrowley from VIP Phone Line of blighted structures to allow par- Rick Villejoin, chairman. ish employees to perform the work. 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The Church Point News Letter to the Editor Dear Editor and Church Point Community,

I am deeply moved by the expres- sion of confi dence received from voters of the ASLH Service District in their support of the hospital’s Au- gust 15 millage proposal. Your support is especially mean- ingful and demonstrates our community’s commitment to ensuring our residents have access to quality care close to home by providing state of the art healthcare in the new Acadia St. Landry Hospital. We look forward to the many things your "yes" vote will help make happen, including less travel for advanced diagnostics, expanded emergency room care, updated technology and assurance of quality, compassionate care close to home. We are proud of and extremely grateful for our hospital employees and community volunteers who See LETTER, Page 9 The prestige of Media asleep for Sleepy Joe a three-drawer Former Vice President Joe Biden has enjoyed incred- twice in recent months, both ibly favorable coverage from the mainstream media times by African American jour- protractor in the 2020 presidential race. His baggage, such as nalists. During a May 22 inter- a history of plagiarism, racist comments, and shady view on the “Breakfast Club” ra- It was about dealings for his son Hunter, has been completely ig- dio program Biden was asked by this time of year nored by the media. co-host Charlamagne tha God that kids of my While the media are working overtime to demonize to come by his New York studio generation made President Donald Trump, Biden has been able to stay for an in-person interview before our annual pil- in his basement for months conducting very few in- the election because, “We’ve got terviews. In his recent press appearances, Biden has Jeff grimage to the more questions.” exited without taking questions from the media. His Five & Ten to pick Biden was outraged that an Crouere staffers told the media to leave and they meekly com- African American would need out supplies for plied with these demands without shouting any ques- the new school to ask him more questions. He Jim tions. snapped, “If you have a problem fi guring out whether year. It was a reg- As President Trump noted, it is “Very strange. you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” This ular mini-adven- Bradshaw Sleepy Joe never takes questions from the media.” He horrifi c and condescending comment, dripping with ture. tweeted that the reporters covering Biden have “zero contempt, should have destroyed the Biden campaign. To begin with, it drive. Why can’t my reporters behave like that? Some- As usual, the media gave him a pass and he stayed in was one of the few occasions when thing is going on?” Of course, the President knows he the basement, riding high in the polls. we were turned loose in the store is hated by the liberal news media while Biden is given Several months later, during an August 5 interview and got to actually pick out what the soft touch coverage. The Trump attack dog media with CBS journalist Errol Barnett, Biden snapped we wanted. It was all regulated by have become the Biden lap dog media. when asked whether he planned to take a cognitive mom’s budget, of course, and by the While Biden is given deference and outright support test. He shouted, “No, I haven’t taken a test. Why the mimeographed lists from teachers by the media, President Trump is treated like trash. It hell would I take a test? Come on, man, that’s like say- specifying that we needed crayons began the day he announced for President and it has ing to you before you got on this program if you had and tablets and paste and scissors not ceased. He never received a honeymoon from the taken a test, were you taking cocaine or not? What do (blunt-nosed) and construction pa- media after he won the presidency. you think, huh? Are you a junkie?” per and those sorts of things. The President is regularly blasted with non-stop Another interview led to another dreadful response But we went right up to the shelf questions during his press briefi ngs and when he from Biden. It was not only a racist response, but it ourselves and decided whether we attempts to leave. Usually, the media hurl “gotcha” also contradicted a comment he made at a June 30 wanted a blue plastic ruler or a red questions at the President designed to leave a negative press conference. He told Fox News reporter Doug one, and debated over the tablet impression with the public. Trump hating reporters McKelway that he was “constantly tested” for cogni- with the Indian on the front or the are constantly trying to fi nd anything they can to turn tive decline. one with the blue horse. into a controversy that will hurt his administration. When Biden is challenged, he snaps. Americans While the President is challenged daily by his en- Crayon selection was one of the emies in the media, Biden has only been challenged See CROUERE, Page 6 fi rst events. Mom always wanted to get the small box, because that’s See BRADSHAW, Page 9 Is Biden-Loving Comcast meddling in Loomer's campaign? There's bad blood between President Donald Trump issues told me Monday afternoon Church Point NEWS and Comcast. It's no secret. that "the security alert had noth- “Serving the information and communication The commander in chief nicknamed the telecom gi- ing to do with the content or send- needs of our community by providing quality products at superior value while fulfilling our civic ant "Concast" for presiding over incessantly skewed er of any communication." Instead, responsibility.’’ media coverage of his campaign and administration. he blamed "widely used third-party Comcast is the parent company of NBC News and threat-intelligence services" for fl ag- Diane Daigle Publisher/Editor Emeritus Claudette Olivier Editor MSNBC, whose notorious fake news media execs are ging Loomer's texting provider. Liz Horecky Ad Manager "trying to poison the mind of the American voter" in When I asked which third-party in- Janell Franques Bookkeeper President Trump's view. On Twitter, he has called on telligence services Comcast uses to Michelle supporters to drop the cable conglomerate for its "ter- determine what is and isn't "danger- Official Journal of the Town of Church ous," the company would not specify. Malkin Point and the Acadia Parish School Board. rible service" and "go to a good provider" instead. Published every Wednesday at 315 N. For their part, top Comcast execs and employees When I asked what new information Main St., Church Point, LA 70525. Entered have forked over a whopping $213,974 in contribu- led to the security red fl ag, the company could not or in the Post Office in Church Point, Louisiana, tions to the Biden for President campaign. The Demo- would not say, but suggested that a "phishing" scheme 70525, for transmission through the mail cratic presidential candidate held his fi rst mega-fund- may have led to the warning. Curiously, Comcast de- as Second Class matter under the Act of cided in the wake of Loomer's whistleblowing that it Congress, March 3, 1976. raiser last April at the Philadelphia home of Comcast executive David Cohen, who oversees the fi rm's corpo- would override the third-party threat-intelligence ser- SUBSCRIPTION RATES: rate lobbying (which totaled more than $13 million last vices and generously "fi x" and "resolve" the issue by Digital Access Only (e-Edition & Website) year). The very next day, after Cohen's posh kickoff unblocking her messages. 1 Day(s), $1.50 Here's the thing: Loomer's campaign has used the Digital Access Only (e-Edition & Website) - (which raked in more than $500,000), Comcast-owned 1 Year(s), $31.50 NBC News communications director T.J. Ducklo left same texting provider all year without any problems Full Access - In Parish - Mail Delivery (Print, his position to serve as Biden's national press secre- until now. What changed? One spokesman shrugged e-Edition & Website) - 1 Year(s), $42.00 tary. the question off: "I don't know why the timing issue Full Access - Outside Parish and Against that backdrop, let us now consider what is what it is," he told me. Another D.C.-based Com- Out of State - Mail Delivery cast communications offi cial blithely dismissed any (Print, e-Edition & Website) - 1 Year(s), happened this week to Laura Loomer, the Trump-sup- $52.50 porting conservative investigative journalist and fi erce suggestion of political interference, emphasizing to acadiaparishtoday.com critic of big tech bias who is the GOP front-runner in me that Loomer "hasn't won her primary yet" and that Florida's 21st congressional district -- home to Mar-A- these types of incidents have happened before. When I ACTIVE MEMBER OF: asked for any other example of such glitches affecting Louisiana Press Association Lago and the Trumps' offi cial legal residence since last National Newspaper Association fall. If Loomer prevails in her Aug. 18 primary as wide- political campaigns, she came up empty. Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association ly expected, she will face four-term incumbent Demo- The posture of disinterest is unconvincing. It's hard cratic Rep. Lois Frankel and win an extraordinary op- to accept the curious technical glitch that blocked (UPS 016-515) Loomer from voters at a critical juncture in her high- 1-337-684-5711 portunity to turn Trump's long-blue home district red. On Monday, Loomer discovered that Xfi nity/Comcast profi le upstart campaign -- just one week before pri- Copyright 2013, LSN Publishing had blocked voters from receiving her campaign texts mary Election Day -- at face value coming from a com- Company, LLC. and emails. Customers instead received an ominous pany that not only sides so overwhelmingly with Biden All printed material is protected, and but has donated nearly $15,000 to Rep. Frankel (who no portion of the content may be repro- warning that read: "Hold On! We blocked access" to Loomer's messages because they were alleged to pose is also a Comcast stockholder) since 2012. duced in any form, or by any means, The curious technical glitch robbing Loomer tem- without prior written permission from a threat to users' devices "or contain dangerous con- porarily of her ability to communicate came just as LSN Publishing Company, LLC. tent." The company claims it was a "technical" glitch. One corporate spokesman in charge of engineering See MALKIN, Page 6 The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — Page 5 SOCIETY What is happening with your fi re protection? By: Berl Adams including yourself if you take time CPVFD Public to plan, educate and practice not Information Offi cer only fi re prevention, but emergency Special to The Church Point News preplanning. Practice does not necessar- One of the activities that the ily make perfect, but it does make Church Point Volunteer Fire de- more permanent. If you have a plan partment does that is fun with a and work that plan, you are more very serious purpose is Fire Preven- likely to follow that plan when the tion. crisis takes place. We go into schools and remind the I know, I know, the odds are in children about fi re safety. Consider your favor, or it always happens to some points. One of the things we the other people, but remember, try to teach them is not to be afraid someone always has to lose at odds, of the fi refi ghter. Statistics show The boat carrying the Blessed Sacrament is pictured as it is pushed and you are “the other people” to that some children even hide from away from the boat dock on the Bayou Teche in Leonville. (LSN photo someone. We train to fi ght fi re and the fi refi ghter when they go into a by Tony Marks) burning house to get them. Chil- to get you out — you expect that dren at times instinctively hide not — but your planning and training only from the fi refi ghter, but they multiplies our chances and ability Eucharistic procession leaves Leonville to just hide when there is an emer- to be successful in minimizing your gency situation. One of the best de- emergency. commemorate the arrival of the Acadians fenses from this instinctive behav- By: Tony Marks would remedy the consequences of Be aware, be informed, be pre- ior is education and practice. We LSN Staff Writer the fi rst sin and that the offspring pared, and be safe. Non-emergency also teach “stop, drop and roll," yell of the woman would crush the head “fi re,” then get out and stay out and phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ LEONVILLE - The muddy Bayou of the serpent. The woman foretold other fi re safety instructions. yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD Teche once again served as the ar- is Mary, the new Eve. Whereas the You, the parent or guardian can and Church Point Fire Protection tery in which fl owed the Fete Dieu fi rst Eve was the cause of sin and help not only the fi refi ghter and the District 10 website. churchpointvfd. children, but everyone in the house com Check back next week. du Teche Eucharistic Procession to death entering into our world, the commemorate the arrival of the fi rst new Eve, Mary, is the cause of grace Acadians in South Louisiana in and everlasting life entering into 1755. The annual event took place our world. Her offspring is Jesus on Saturday, August 15, which is Christ, the Savior of the World.” the Catholic Feast of the Assump- The bishop went on to explain tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how this role brought about the the traditional feast day of the Aca- Catholic faith which was prac- dians. The day’s events began with ticed by the Acadians. “This faith a Mass celebrated by Bishop Doug- was held by our forefathers who las Deshotel of the Diocese of La- were expelled from their homes in fayette at St. Leo the Great Catholic what is now Nova Scotia,” said the Church in Leonville. bishop. “Because of their Catholic This year’s Mass, said in Cajun faith, they lost their land and their French, was to petition for an end fortunes, and some even lost their of the COVID-19 pandemic and lives. Some of those who left came kicked off the diocese’s Year of St. to South Louisiana where they Joseph marking the 150th anniver- could freely live their Catholic faith sary of Pope Pius XI declaring Jo- and culture.” A postcard of the Stone Motel from its early years. Today, this same seph the patron saint of the univer- According to Bishop Deshotel, property is L’ Acadie Inn. (Submitted image) sal Church. the Feast of the Assumption of the During his homily, spoken in Eng- Blessed Virgin Mary is important to lish, Bishop Deshotel said the Feast all Christians “because she stands Eunice native pens memoir of of the Assumption of the Blessed as a sign and reminder for us who Virgin Mary is “dedicated as a so- will also share in the benefi ts of her lemnity because it emphasizes an son’s resurrection to new life.” He family life in a roadside inn important teaching of our Catholic added, “Our old self dies, but our By: Darrel LeJeune sisters. ily events, which are faith. It’s also a day in which we cel- new life in Christ will rise to a glo- LSN Staff Writer Beyond the author’s remembered by the ebrate the arrival of the Acadians.” rious resurrection to also be taken personal refl ections, phrase “before the fi re” According to the bishop, the feast up into Heaven following Jesus and EUNICE — Welcome the memoir presents or “after the fi re.” day “celebrates the teachings of Mary.” to the Stone Motel. a slice of rural south The fi re rekindles our faith that has been held in the Bishop Deshotel concluded his Check-in anytime Louisiana life as it was the father’s long-re- Church since the time of the Apos- homily by saying, “today we be- 24/7 with the Ardoin in the 1970s. This in- pressed violent mood tles and taught by the ancient doc- seech the Blessed Virgin Mary, our family at your service cludes vivid descrip- swings. He attacks tors of the Church and as an infalli- mother and patroness of our dio- 365 days a year with tions and the retelling several of his children “towels, soap, sheets, of stories using the lo- but reserves his most ble truth by Pope Pius XII in 1950.” cese, to pray for us especially dur- and toilet paper.” cal Cajun dialect, the ferocious beatings for He continued, “The belief states, ing these challenging times. May The roadside Stone traditions of traiteurs young Morris, who he at the end of her earthly life, the we always follow her example and Motel was available to (faith healers) and the feels needs “fi xing.” Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, answer God’s call with her words, short-term and long- Catholic teachings Year-round the Ar- did not undergo the normal process ‘Let it be done to me according to term guests and also that surrounded so doin children were of death and bodily decay but was your will.’” served as home to much of the culture. busy with motel work glorifi ed and taken up immediate- After the Mass, a procession with Zanny and Eliza Mae When half of the mo- in addition to their ly into Heaven. Our celebration of the Blessed Sacrament and statues Ardoin and their eight tel burns in a Christ- school work. This in- the Assumption of the Blessed Vir- of Our Lady and St. Joseph crossed children, who owned mastime fi re, the fam- cluded cleaning toilets, gin Mary into Heaven is as much on foot the Bayou Teche Bridge and and operated the ily experiences the stripping and making a celebration of God’s victory over continued down the boat launch diffi culties of rebuild- landmark inn located beds, washing linens the ancient enemies of our human where a caravan of boats was wait- between Eunice and ing and added work and towels and clean- race, sin and death.” ing for the procession to continue Lawtell just off High- as everybody pitched ing and furnishing the Bishop Deshotel then remarked in the bayou on its way to St. Mar- way 190. in to get things back rooms with toiletries, Morris, one of the Ar- to normal. 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WIMBERLY ST. around the demands CHURCH POINT, LA 70525 !! of a stern father, the love of a sweet moth- SEALED BIDS WILL BE OPENED 873-3982 or er and the rivalry be- AUGUST 27TH AT 4:30 p.m. tween brothers and 866-914-0777 Page 6 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 St. Landry Parish President LDWF announces 2020 WCA Bill Fontenot steps down youth waterfowl lottery hunts News Release "I've been working as a public ser- The Louisiana Department of must comply with hunting license vant my whole life," said Fontenot. Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will requirements. Applicants can only OPELOUSAS — St. Landry Parish "Between my work at the Depart- conduct two youth waterfowl lot- be selected for one White Lake WCA President Bill Fontenot announced ment of Transportation and my tery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Youth Lottery Hunt but can ap- last Tuesday that he would step time as parish president, I've been Conservation Area (WCA) in Vermil- ply to both dates to increase their ion Parish on Nov. 7-8. The dead- down from his position to focus on blessed with helping the people of chances of being selected. line to apply is Aug. 31. his health. Fontenot was diagnosed Louisiana and, most importantly, Successful applicants will be no- with a type of skin cancer known as the citizens of St. Landry Parish." All lottery applications are now only available on the LDWF web- tifi ed via email. This is a non-trans- Squamous Cell Carcinoma earlier Fontenot thanked Chief Financial ferable hunt and each youth lottery this year. Offi cer Amanda Cain and Adminis- site at https://la-web.s3licens- ing.com/. Those wanting to apply winner is required to bring one par- "After much deliberation, I have trative Coordinator Richard Lucito should click on the Lottery Appli- ent or guardian. Hunter Safety Cer- decided it best that I step aside," for running the day-to-day opera- cations tab, update or create their tifi cation is required of selected ap- said Fontenot. "This was not an tions of the parish while he was on customer record similar to purchas- plicants to participate in the hunt. easy decision to make, and it is a medical leave. In executive or- ing a license and then submit an Hunters will be transported to pit decision that I made in conjunction ders 2020-1 and 2020-2, Fontenot application. There is a $2 transac- blinds in the marsh by a guide that with my family and physicians." granted authority to Cain to sign tion fee associated with each youth will call and retrieve downed water- Fontenot said he would offi cially all documents on his behalf and for hunt application. Only one White fowl. step down as parish president at both Cain and Lucito to act as his Lake WCA Youth Lottery applica- the end of the day on Friday, Au- designee. tion may be submitted per custom- For more information concern- gust 21. "They have worked tirelessly to er. Paper applications will no lon- ing lottery activities on White Lake "It has been a great run, and I make sure the parish continues ger be accepted. Only youths 10-17 WCA, contact Schuyler Dartez have enjoyed every minute of it," to be served by its government," years of age the day of the hunt are at 337-536-6061 or sdartez@wlf. said Fontenot, who was elected to he said. "They've had the diffi cult eligible. Youths 16-17 years of age la.gov. his third term in November of 2019. task of keeping the government "I'm proud of the work we've done functioning and keeping the budget for the parish. I truly believed we balanced during the Coronavirus •CROUERE worked to move St. Landry Parish pandemic, and I can't thank them in the right direction." enough for their efforts." Continued From Page 4 He cited his work to resurface all According to the parish's charter, have seen it during campaign stops ferred to her as a “pragmatic mod- parish roads known as the Smooth the parish council will have 30 days when he has encountered tough erate.” Such coverage is not only Ride program, balancing the budget to appoint a replacement for Fon- questions from audience members. laughably biased, but it is also rou- and working with the parish animal tenot, and because there are three During this campaign, it is a sad tine for the corrupt and dishonest shelter to have more pets rescued years left on Fontenot's term, a spe- fact that Biden has faced tougher mainstream media. and fewer animals euthanized. cial election will need to be called. questions from average Americans than he has faced from the lap dog Until Election Day, we can ex- media. pect the media to continue to pro- this documentation when applying, The kid glove treatment has con- tect Biden and Harris, while us- •ASSISTANCE but it’s likely the USDA will conduct tinued after his highly praised se- ing every opportunity to demonize compliance reviews, and documen- lection of U.S. Senator Kamala Har- the President and Vice President. Continued From Page 1 tation would be required then. Also, ris (D-CA) as his vice-presidential Biden is hoping he can continue to pick. Almost immediately, the me- the County Commission, which re- hide from questions with his “base- they left in the ponds because of the dia championed the selection. This limitations on selling their crawfi sh. views all applications, may request ment strategy.” While liberal Fox documentation to address ques- is the same corrupt media that “That’s going to be a big shot in News host Chris Wallace claimed tions prior to approving the appli- destroyed another female running the arm,” said farmer Alan Lawson, mate, former Alaska Governor Sar- that Biden could not “hide from cation. of Acadia Parish. “That’s going to ah Palin. now until Election Day,” the for- help a lot of crawfi sh farmers. The Producers who cannot provide She was ridiculed, ambushed, mer Vice President will surely try to virus hit smack dab in the middle data and other documentation to and mistreated by the media that stay hidden for as long as possible. of the best time of the crawfi sh sea- verify the information they certi- was working tirelessly to elect If he limits his media interactions, son.” fi ed in the application are subject Barack Obama as the fi rst African he will have fewer opportunities to Farmers didn’t benefi t from the to repaying all of the payments American President of the United payroll protection program. Lawson showcase his gaffes and his mental received.“That could be months States. According to Palin, “if you’re said he was bound by a contract to incompetence. down the road, so producers are conservative, you’re going to get pay foreign workers even if there beat up.” She noted these three If our country had a decent me- highly encouraged to maintain their was no work at times. “This will challenges that all conservative dia, this type of behavior would production records,” Guidry said. help offset that,” he said. candidates, male or female, face, be unacceptable. Unfortunately, The USDA is expected to the pay- Producers must call their lo- “It’s three against one: you have the we have a media that have chosen ments before year’s end. “The USDA cal Farm Service Agency offi ces to Democrat Party, you have the me- sides and will not press Biden for is committed to get this money out make an appointment for fi lling out dia and you have the RINOs in your answers, they will be too busy play- as quickly as possible,” Guidry said. an application. own party that are always, always ing cheerleader. Farmers must meet several re- All indications suggest that fund- trying to clobber you.” quirements to get the funds. Details ing for the program is adequate to Palin was called a “bimbo,” who on those requirements are available was “good-looking,” and had “sex cover the industry. “It’s not being Jeff Crouere is a native New Or- on the internet at www.lsuagcenter. appeal.” In contrast, Harris has conducted on a fi rst-come, fi rst- leanian is a political columnist, the com/cfap. been commended for her intelli- author of America's Last Chance served basis,” Guidry said. gence and her record. The media Farmers will have to document and provides regular commentaries their catches to be eligible for pay- The program does not include are working overtime to shield her on the Jeff Crouere YouTube chan- ments, Guidry said. wild crawfi sh. “This is strictly for extremely liberal record. Instead of Producers will not have to show farm-raised crawfi sh,” Guidry said. reporting that she has been ranked nel and on www.JeffCrouere.com. as the most liberal United States For more information, email him at crush him. Senator, The New York Times re- [email protected] •MALKIN It strains credulity (SET ITAL)not(END Continued From Page 4 ITAL) to believe the her campaign was en- Silicon Valley's social corporate dirty trick- dorsed by GOP Rep. credit system and its sters and social justice Matt Gaetz of Florida anti-American, free handmaidens are do- and former Nixon aide speech-squelching col- ing everything between and veteran GOP op- laborators led by the now and Aug. 18 -- erative Roger Stone. Southern Poverty Law including, yes, elec- The technical system Center, Anti-Defama- tion meddling--to stop also just happened to tion League and the Laura Loomer from glitch as Loomer made Council on Islamic- disrupting the powers American Relations. national news for her that be. Question the astonishing fund-rais- She is the canary in timing? Hell, yes. ing haul -- more than the de-platforming $1.1 million this cy- coal mine. Her enemies Michelle Malkin's cle, despite being the are President Trump's most-banned woman enemies, who've done email address is Mi- in America, if not the everything in their co- chelleMalkinInvesti- planet. ordinated power to [email protected]. You may recall that in 2018, the 27-year- old independent re- FOR SALE porter was suspended permanently from Twitter (where she had built up a formidable following of more than 250,000 users) during the crucial midterm election season for blasting sharia-adher- ent Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. Paypal, In- stagram, TeeSpring, Facebook, Uber, Uber FOR SALE Eats, Lyft, Venmo, BIG DOG 754 ZERO TURN MOWER GoFundMe and Me- AS IS dium all followed suit To highest bidder over $1000.00 as Loomer exposed systemic tech censor- EMPLOYEES, FAMILY, COMMISSIONERS ship. China's got noth- AND THEIR FAMILY NOT ELIGIBLE ing on America's big SUBMIT SEALED BIDS TO: tech overlords when it comes to silencing dis- CHURCH POINT HOUSING AUTHORITY sent and criticism. PO BOX 313 OR 700 S. WIMBERLY ST. Why is Loomer "dan- CHURCH POINT, LA 70525 gerous"? It's because SEALED BIDS WILL BE OPENED she has almost single- handedly unmasked AUGUST 27TH AT 4:30 p.m. The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — Page 7 CAMPUS Hybrid learning model most popular across La. LSN Staff Report son on some days and online on other days, though some students BATON ROUGE — About 86 per- are learning entirely online, she cent of public schools in Louisi- said. ana are either operating or intend Reed said some institutions have to operate a hybrid learning model moved up their start dates so they combining in-person and online can finish the semester before learning, state Superintendent of Thanksgiving, in hopes of prevent- Education Cade Brumley said. ing the spread of COVID-19 result- Conversely, about 69 percent of ing from holiday trips home. private schools are planning fully Other schools plan to finish in- face-to-face learning, he added. person classes by Thanksgiving The Department of Education dis- and go completely online for the Mendoza among Sheriff's tributed $316 million in CARES Act end of the semester. funding to schools, which could be Regents hosted two days of emer- used for devices and internet con- gency planning exercises with the Scholarship recipients nectivity. The department estimates Governor’s Office of Homeland Se- The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office congratulates the six high school 77 percent of students have one-to- curity to “pressure test” safety pro- seniors who were chosen for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office one access to a mobile device for tocols and practice responding to schoolwork such as a laptop, while campus COVID-19 outbreak sce- Scholarship and the recipient of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship. 75 percent have home internet ac- narios. These scholarships were awarded to high school seniors to assist in cess, Brumley said, meaning about Decisions about potential cam- furthering their education and training. Each recipient will receive a quarter of students don’t have in- pus closures will be made by cam- ternet access. pus administrators and regional a $500 scholarship. APSO Scholarship recipients include, seated As of Thursday, 27 of 69 pub- medical directors, Reed said. from left, Madison Zeller from Northside Christian School; Madi- lic school districts were holding “We, like Superintendent Brum- son Browning from Midland High School; Grace Cormier from Iota classes, he said. The education de- ley, know that it is impossible to High School astanding from left, Ivett Mendoza from Church Point partment has laid out guidelines have COVID in every community for protecting public health while in our state and not have it on our High School, Sheriff K.P. Gibson and Summar LeLeux from Notre holding classes amid the COVID-19 campuses,” she said. Dame High School. (Photo courtesy of Racheal Trahan) pandemic. Reed said the preliminary count “It’s easy to point fingers and shows about 3 percent of students age that will be used blame people, but everyone has a who planned to attend state col- •CROP to grow a second crop. heightened sense of anxiety right leges or universities this semester The remaining acreage now,” Brumley said. “We just have withdrew, which represents about to give each other grace and pa- 900 more students than withdrew Continued From Page 1 will be used for crawfish. tience as we work through this to- last year. far. That compares to acre, Groth said. Farmers are also gether.” Using $5 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds 6,300 pounds — 39 Jeremy Hebert, Ag- benefitting from a price Brumley spoke during a joint online meeting of the state Board of from the federal government, over barrels or 140 bushels Center agent in Aca- increase over last year. Elementary and Secondary Educa- the summer postsecondary educa- — last year. dia Parish, said the “Even a dollar a bar- tion and the Louisiana Board of Re- tion trained more than 3,300 stu- Varieties are yield- harvest is in full swing rel more makes a huge gents, which oversees colleges and dents, faculty and staff in both dig- ing in the mid- to up- in his area. “There’s a difference,” Granger universities. ital literacy and delivery of online per 40 barrels (or more lot of rice that’s ready said. than 144 bushels) an to come out now,” he By the end of next week, 11 pub- courses, officials said. They also Todd Fontenot, Ag- lic and private higher education in- provided devices and internet ac- acre with some hitting said. Center agent in Evan- 50 barrels (180 bush- The 2020 crop is stitutions will be holding classes, cess to students across the state in geline Parish, said a Commissioner of Higher Education need of technology supports. els), he said. Hybrids a big improvement little more than a third are reaching the upper from 2019. “It’s a big Kim Hunter Reed said. Earlier this summer, Regents of the acreage has Start dates continue through partnered with the state Division of 50- to low 60-barrel contrast from last been harvested there. (216-bushel) range. year. Things actually Aug. 24. Administration to distribute 1,200 “Just about everybody Schools are using a hybrid ap- new laptops to college campuses to Unlike last year, worked out in farmers’ is in the fields now,” he when the crop was favor,” he said. proach, with many students “pla- support efforts to reduce the “digi- said. tooning” by taking classes in-per- tal divide,” Regents said. hurt by extreme Unlike last year, the Yields are in the mid- weather, growing con- bad disease problems to upper 40 barrels ditions were ideal this such as smuts that with hybrids in the year. “Conditions were hurt the 2019 crop mid-50 barrels. almost perfect for have not been a major Field conditions are Study: 1 in 4 students growing rice,” Harrell factor this year. “They causing combines and said. haven’t even seen it tractors to rut fields Occasional rain in- in fields adjacent that badly. “Things are terfered with the start had smut real bad last pretty wet,” Fontenot in state lack internet of the harvest, but dri- year,” Hebert said. said. LSN Staff Report Senator Beth Mizell, R-Franklin- er weather has allowed Jimmy Meaux, Ag- Evangeline Parish’s farmers to get into the ton, told a joint meeting of BESE Center agent in Calca- second-crop acreage fields. sieu and Jefferson Da- BATON ROUGE — A new report and the state Board of Regents last will decrease because Don Groth, resident vis parishes, said the reveals that about one in four Loui- more crawfish is being week of councerns regarding digital coordinator of the Ag- harvest in Calcasieu is siana students lack the internet ac- produced. divides around the state. Center H. Rouse Caffey close to half finished, In north Louisiana, cess needed to take virtual classes “I just hope we’re all on the same Rice Research Station, and Jefferson Davis is AgCenter agent Keith at school. page because we’re leaving a huge said this year’s weath- 35% to 40% complete. Collins in Richland Louisiana State Superintendent er has been much Afternoon showers part of our state in the dark liter- Parish said some ear- of Education Cade Brumley says more favorable for have been less fre- ally until we can overcome the ly-planted fields have the state is in a better position than growing a crop. “The quent in the past few problems we got with connectivity,” it was months ago, but still has a environmental condi- days, allowing farm- been drained, and har- Mizell said. vest may begin soon. long way to go. tions are totally differ- ers to make good prog- In addition, 42 percent of house- “We will begin har- New findings released recently for ent than last year,” he ress. Yields in Calca- holds go without high-speed inter- vest earlier this year the state Board of Elementary and said. sieu Parish are in the net access, called broadband, that The disease inci- mid-40 barrels, and as we had rice planted Secondary Education show that 86 dence is also much Jefferson Davis yields in early to mid-April percent of Louisiana school dis- allows multiple users in a home to lower. “We’re not see- are mirroring Acadia in some areas, Collins tricts are starting the school year access the internet and participate said. “Much of our rice ing fall and kernel Parish. with a combination of virtual and in virtual learning. was planted in May.” smuts that we saw last “The crop looks bet- in-person classes. The State board of education year,” he said. ter than last year so Collins is optimistic has put together Virtual Learning for the north Louisi- However, the same report found Smuts are starting far,” Meaux said. “Not that about 25 percent of students Guides for Families and Teachers to show up on later- a lot of disease.” ana crop. “I think the lack the internet access crucial for on the website LouisianaBelieves. planted rice. “But In Vermilion Par- crop looks pretty good. remote learning. Com. nothing compared to ish, AgCenter agent I have concerns about what we had last year,” Andrew Granger said rice that pollinated the he said. 75% of the crop is last two weeks of July Groth, a plant pa- harvested. 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Main • 337-319-3957 209 Main • 684-5401 • Church Point The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — Page 9 Sugarcane planting Door-to-door visits begin nationwide for 2020 Census off to successful start LSN Staff Report an occupied housing unit, they will By: Bruce Schultz planting, and the AgCenter contin- seek out proxy sources — a neigh- LSU AgCenter ues to research the planting meth- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. bor, a rental agent, a building man- Special to od. “We do have more and more Census Bureau has begun follow- ager or some other knowledgeable The Church Point News farmers inquiring about it,” Hebert ing up with households nationwide person familiar with the housing said. that have not yet responded to the unit — to obtain as much basic in- ST. GABRIEL — Good weather Farmers Chad Hanks and Carl 2020 Census. formation about the occupants as has allowed sugarcane farmers to Guidry, of Lafayette Parish, esti- Based on the current self-re- they can. get started planting their new crop. mate they will be fi nished plant- sponse rate of 63.3 percent, the Census takers are hired from lo- LSU AgCenter sugarcane special- ing in about a week. “We could use Census Bureau estimates it will cal communities. All census takers ist Kenneth Gravois said July was some rain,” Hanks said. need to visit about 56 million ad- speak English, and many are bi- wet. “These fi rst two weeks in Au- They have been able to plant six dresses to collect responses in per- lingual. If a census taker does not son. gust have been drier, and people acres per acre of seed cane, he said. speak the householder’s language, Up to 500,000 census takers have made tremendous progress. “It’s moving along pretty good,” the household may request a re- across the country will go door to We’ve got some people approaching said Mark Carriere, AgCenter agent turn visit from a census taker who the halfway mark,” he said. for cane in Pointe Coupee, West Ba- door to assist people in responding to the 2020 Census. does. Farmers tend to plant their poor- ton Rouge and Iberville parishes. Census takers will also have ma- Most farmers have been able to Census takers began following est ground fi rst. terials on hand to help identify the The cane to be cut this year looks get their work crews fully staffed. up with households on July 16 in a household’s language. good and straight, with above-aver- “I’m not hearing any major issues limited number of areas and added How to Identify Census Takers age height, Gravois said. with that,” Carriere said. additional areas each week there- But farmers realize that tropical Carriere expects Pointe Coupee after. Starting Aug. 9, all remain- Census takers can be easily weather could cause problems. “We will again be the top parish for sug- ing offi ces began following up with identifi ed by a valid government keep one eye on the tropics every arcane acreage statewide, probably households nationwide. ID badge with their photograph, a year. It just takes one storm to turn surpassing last year’s acreage of Census takers have completed U.S. Department of Commerce wa- the year around,” he said. 60,000 and again edging out Iberia training on social distancing and termark, and an expiration date on The 2019 crop of 482,000 acres Parish. safety protocols, will follow local the badge. will probably be surpassed this Matt Foster, AgCenter agent for public health guidelines, and will To confi rm a census taker’s iden- year. “It wouldn’t surprise me if it’s sugarcane in the River Parishes and be required to wear a face mask tity, the public may contact their in the neighborhood of 500,000” Terrebonne Parish, said this year when conducting follow-up visits. regional census center to speak acres, he said. is quite different from 2019. “It’s “America has answered the call with a Census Bureau representa- Blair Hebert, AgCenter agent in amazing what a year can change. and most households responded to tive. the Bayou Teche region, said plant- Last year, some farmers were plant- the census online, by phone or by In order to minimize the need to ing is going well in his area. “We’re ing while harvesting because Au- mail,” said Census Bureau Director send census takers to households cautiously optimistic that it’s going gust was so wet,” he said. Dr. Steven Dillingham. “To ensure in person, the Census Bureau is to continue to go well,” he said. Some farmers are harvesting soy- a complete and accurate count, we training census takers to follow up Lodging has been minimal in seed beans to make room for planting a must now go door to door to count with households by phone. all of the households we have not cane fi elds that have been produc- new cane crop. Using information provided to heard back from. ing adequately to plant 5 acres for Foster estimated harvest in his the Census Bureau and third-party “During this phase, you can still every acre of harvested seed cane, area is about 40% complete. purchased data, the Census Bu- with a higher ratio for some, he “This year, the crop was a little self-respond online (at 2020census. gov), by phone (at 844-330-2020), reau has a strong contact list for said. more mature, which makes for good both landlines and cellphones as- Whole-stalk planting is the domi- planting material. It’s been a good or by mailing your completed ques- signed to houses on the Census nant method, but more farmers are year for cane. Everybody is optimis- tionnaire.” Bureau’s address list. looking at billet, or partial-stalk, tic,” he said. The Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) operation is the fi nal stage These phone calls will enable the Ardoin graduated from Eunice of conducting the once-a-decade Census Bureau to have maximum •MEMOIR High School, where he was the edi- population count of everyone living fl exibility for conducting fi eld op- tor of the school paper, in 1977. in the United States. Households erations, and is one more method can still respond now by respond- that census takers can use to reach Continued From Page 5 He attended LSU Eunice for two years, where he was the editor of ing online at 2020census.gov, by nonresponding households. etc. This also enabled them to in- The Bayou Bengal, leading him to phone at 844-330-2020, or by com- Phone calls will be used on an as- teract with many of the guests, es- a Bachelor of Arts degree in jour- pleting and mailing back the paper needed basis and when in-person pecially those who lived long-term nalism at the Baton Rouge campus. questionnaire they received. contact attempts have not result- in the kitchenette apartments that He went on to receive a master’s Households can respond online ed in an interview. If a voicemail were part of the property. Several of degree in communication from the or by phone in one of 13 languages is available, the census taker will those guests helped Morris develop University of Louisiana. A public and fi nd assistance in many more. leave a message asking the house- a sense of empathy as he was able relations practitioner, his work has Those that respond will not need to hold to call one of the Census Bu- to compare his torments at school appeared in regional, national and be visited to obtain their census re- reau’s call centers. to the diffi culties experienced by international media. He divides his sponse. The Mobile Questionnaire Assis- others. time between New York City and What Households Can Expect tance (MQA) program will continue Beyond the confi nes of the Stone, Cornwallville, New York, where he In most cases, census workers through Sept. 30. This is a separate Ardoin shares his relationship with does most of his writing. His blog, will make up to six attempts at activity from census takers going his grandmother and grandfather in “Parenthetically Speaking,” can each housing unit address to count door to door. Ville Platte and pulls excerpts from be found at www.morrisardoin. possible residents. This includes MQA representatives are in the young lives of his parents be- com(link is external). leaving notifi cation of the attempt- fore their marriage. Life in the com- The author plans to visit several ed visit on the door. open, public places in the lowest- munities of Eunice and Ville Platte distribution sites in Louisiana this The notifi cation will include re- responding areas of the nation to and of school culture expands the summer for book signings. Dates minder information on how to re- encourage people to respond to the story beyond the walls of the motel. and places will be announced after spond online, by paper or by phone. 2020 Census. These locations are For those over 50, reading it will the pandemic social distancing re- In addition, census workers may try where people naturally visit when lead you back to simpler times. For strictions have been lifted. to reach the household by phone to leaving home and can be used to those younger, you may wish to “Stone Motel: Memoirs of a Cajun conduct the interview. help increase self-response rates. have lived such a life. Boy” is available locally at Beau- Census takers will go to great MQA is part of the Census Bu- Coincidentally, the Stone Motel coup in downtown Eunice. Online lengths to ensure that no one is reau’s fi nal push to encourage peo- still stands today (now under the orders can be made through Barnes missed in the census. After ex- ple to complete the 2020 Census. name L’ Acadie Inn) and is being & Noble, University Press of Missis- hausting their efforts to do an in- For more information, visit operated by another large family. sippi and Amazon.com. person interview with a resident of 2020census.gov.

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Main Church Point 684-5040 The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — Page 11 Governor Nicholls and his Acadia relations A large statue of Francis Redding Tillou Nich- olls stands in the lobby of the Louisiana state capital building in Baton Rouge. As a statue is Tales of Yesterday a symbolic creation, so in many ways was Nich- olls himself. He was a warrior who attained fame mostly for having been repeatedly shot. As a Acadia Parish crusader against the corruption and domination of Reconstruction era Republican rule, his elec- and tion nevertheless opened the way for Louisiana’s domination by an equally corrupt Democratic Its History rule. He was a proponent for fairness to citizens of both races, though the forces unleashed by By: Gene his overthrow of “carpetbaggers and scalawags” would lead to the steady erosion of the rights of Thibodeaux black people until their lives were only slightly better than they had been during slavery. But Judge George Mayor Philip Sidney stripped of these symbols, the man himself Bradford Ware Pugh Jr. comes out as a fl awed (as are we all) and somewhat idealistic man who still strove to do good (as he himself understood it). Francis Nicholls fi rst saw the light of day on August 20, 1834 at Donaldsonville. He was the son of Thomas Clark Nicholls, a lawyer and judge who arrived in Louisiana in 1805, and Louisa Hannah Drake. Francis attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduat- ing in the class of 1855. The young second lieutenant saw action against the Seminole Indians in Florida before transferring to frontier duty in California. In 1856 he resigned his commission, returned to Louisiana and began a career as an attorney in Napoleonville. After the guns over Fort Sumter boomed in 1861 to ignite the Civil War, Nicholls left his law practice to join the Confederate army. Due to his military education and experience, he was com- missioned as a lieutenant colonel in the newly formed 8th Louisiana Infantry Regiment and sent to the battlefi elds of Virginia. Whatever soldierly qualities Francis Nich- olls possessed, he lacked the most elementary one – luck. The 8th Infantry formed part of the Shenandoah Campaign of 1862 under Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and during the First Battle of Winchester on May 25, Nicholls was hit by State Treasurer Edward Austin Burke General Francis T. Nicholls a minié ball in his left elbow. His arm had to be amputated and he was captured by the Fed- erals while in the hospital. Quickly returned to the Confederacy in a prisoner exchange in June, the one-armed offi cer was promoted to colonel in July and given command of the 15th Louisiana Infantry. In October, he was again promoted, now to brigadier general, and commanded a bri- gade of fi ve Louisiana regiments. At the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, Nicholls’ luck again turned sour when a shell fragment took off his left foot. After his recovery, the double amputee general was assigned to the Bureau of Conscription for the Trans-Mississippi Depart- ment for the remainder of the war. The war had been lost and the soldiers returned home. At fi rst Louisiana leaders hoped to return everything to as it had been before the war, without slavery of course, but with something as near to it as possible. The freed slaves and native Unionists (derogatorily called “scalawags”) had a far different vision, and so did the Republican-controlled United States Congress. After open intimidation and violence against blacks erupted across the south, Congress es- tablished a punitive Reconstruction era, led by Governor Nicholls First Inauguration northern émigrés (called “carpetbaggers” by the Governor Francis T. Nicholls New Orleans 1877 locals) and sustained by black votes and occu- pying Federal troops. This led to a period of un- paralleled political cheating and corruption (in a state noted for such skullduggery both before and after Reconstruction) as two opposing fac- tions of Republicans and the Democrats battled one another for political dominance. Into this fray jumped General Francis T. Nich- olls, who had returned to his law practice in Louisiana. In the gubernatorial election of 1876, the Democrats ran “what was left of Francis T. Nicholls” against Republican Stephen B. Pack- ard. Both sides claimed victory and set up two opposing governments. The contest also coin- cided with an extremely close presidential election in which the disputed electoral votes several southern states, including Louisiana, would determine who occupied the White House. Though absolute proof of a deal has never been uncov- ered, the votes went to the Republican presidential candidate, Rutherford B. Hayes, who then ended Reconstruction. With Federal troops withdrawn, Nicholls became undisputed gover- nor of Louisiana and the Republican Party was effectively banished from the south for nearly a Judge Phillip Sidney Pugh Sr. century. Louisiana Lottery Governor Nicholls was a product of the planter in his law offi ce 1909 elite and as such, favored low taxes and prac- Closer to home, a movement began to form a he continued serving on the court as an associ- tically no government services to the populace. new parish. On May 19, 1886, State Represen- ate justice until he retired due to health reasons Though of a patrician frame of mind in regards tative J. C. Lyons of Plaquemine Brûlée (now in 1911. Francis Redding Tillou Nicholls died on to the freed slaves, “he promised during the cam- Branch) introduced a bill in the Louisiana State January 4, 1912 at his home near Thibodaux. paign to respect the civil rights of Louisiana’s Legislature to carve “Nicholls” Parish out of the Francis T. Nicholls, though high-minded, left blacks; and insofar as it lay in his power, he did southern section of old St. Landry if the local an unsuccessful legacy. He never got the state seek to preserve those rights as he understood voters approved. But then the sitting governor, to break free of corruption. And regardless of his them” wrote historian Joe Gray Taylor. Samuel McEnery, received an opponent for his humane attitude toward blacks, his banishment Even though hailed as the deliverer from north- re-election: none other than Francis T. Nicholls. of the Republican Party would lead to the State ern Republican oppression (hence his statue in To keep political peace, the name of the proposed Constitution of 1898, which basically denied the the state capital, constructed by Democrat Huey parish was expeditiously changed to “Acadia.” right to vote to the vast majority of blacks and Long), his fellow Democrats at the time soured on In this second bid for governorship in 1888, institutionalized segregation. his administration on two counts: fi rst was his Nicholls campaigned on an anti-corruption But he did leave a legacy of family in Acadia “lenient” attitude toward Louisiana’s black citi- and anti-Lottery platform. As Louisiana voters Parish. zens; and secondly, for his unsuccessful battles periodically do, they voted overwhelmingly for Governor Nicholls had a sister named Jose- against corruption. The Louisiana State Lottery the “reform” ticket, ousting McEnery and even phine Williamina, who married William Whit- Company, a private concern that sold tickets Edward Burke from his treasurer’s offi ce. But mell Pugh, an Assumption Parish sugar planter. across the nation, ruled the state through brib- Governor Nicholls was still stymied in his battle They produced a son, Philip Sidney, a lawyer ery and was personifi ed by state treasurer and against the powerful Lottery interests. It eventu- who practiced fi rst in Houma, then San Antonio, political boss Edward A. Burke. Nicholls fought ally came down to the United States Postal De- then Laredo, Texas, back to Houma, and fi nally the corrupt company, but his enemies convened partment and the Supreme Court to deny the in 1893 in Crowley. There he stayed. a constitutional convention and the new Con- lottery the use of the mail system, which killed Like his uncle Francis, Philip Sidney Pugh, Sr. stitution of 1879 cut short by one year Nicholl’s the company. was drawn into politics, serving on the Crowley term and enshrined the Lottery’s charter. After his second term as governor, he was ap- town council while simultaneously representing When Nicholls left offi ce the following gover- pointed in 1892 by his successor and protégé, Acadia Parish in the state legislature. And again nors, Louis A. Wiltz and Samuel D. McEnery, Governor Murphy James Foster, to that Shangri- like his uncle, P. S. Pugh, Sr., became a judge, were fi gureheads controlled by Burke and the La of lawyerdom, chief justice of the Louisiana Lottery. Supreme Court. When his term ended in 1904, See NICHOLLS, Page 12 Page 12 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 26, 2020 •FACILITY

Continued From Page 1 three weeks ago. ture costs. The company is also Phillip DeVillier, the South Central exemplifi es the potential that our "The roof has been patched, but expected to utilize the state’s En- Planning and Development Com- region has to recover. Our competi- there are still a few leaks to fi x," he terprise Zone and Industrial Tax mission and the State of Louisiana. tive business climate, skilled work- said. "Ten thousand square feet of Exemption programs. Meche stated, in a news release, force and strong infrastructure will concreted was broken and removed, The new business will create 35 “Cajun Traditions Food Processors support Cajun Traditions' contin- and new concrete will be poured new direct jobs, with an average an- is a gift to Church Point. They are ued growth and success.” with a slope for the fl oor drains. nual salary of $25,505, plus ben- breathing new life into a build- President and CEO Amy S. Some structures in back are also efi ts. Louisiana Economic Devel- ing that was vacant for almost 30 Thibodeaux of the Acadia Parish being demolished to make room for opment estimates the project will years. The economic aspect of this Chamber stated, in a news release, the smokehouse, which will be at- result in 57 new indirect jobs, for new company is enormous. We wel- “The Acadia Parish Chamber was tached to the back of the building. a total of more than 90 new jobs in come Cajun Traditions to town with excited to assist Cajun Traditions There's a lot of work to be done." Acadia Parish and the surrounding open arms.” and bring additional new jobs and Ben said they hope to have every- region. The company anticipates One Acadiana President and CEO investment to rural Church Point. thing up and running by November that all positions will be fi lled by Troy Wayman, CEcD stated, in a or December. 2025. news release, “As we enter a time of Cajun Traditions’ new investment In addition the $2.85 million Ben said he, his father and his economic recovery, 1A is proud to builds upon the owners' decades of capital investment, the State of uncle wished to thank Church stand alongside our strong partner experience in the food processing Louisiana provided the company Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" Meche, Amy Thibodeaux and the Acadia industry and adds to the blossom- with a competitive incentive pack- Wayne Vidrine at Evangeline Bank, Parish Chamber of Commerce as ing economy in Church Point. This age, which included a $300,000 Heidi Melancon with the Louisiana part of this announcement, which new investment illustrates Acadia performance-based incentive from Small Business Development Cen- impacts the food processing indus- Parish’s entrepreneurial spirit and the state’s Economic Development ter, Louisiana Economic Develop- try. The launch of this company re- solidifi es its place as a hub for food Award Program to offset infrastruc- ment, One Acadiana, State Rep. fl ects a great win for Acadiana and processing and manufacturing.” •MEETING

Continued From Page 1 ing were to: establish profi le based on the ucation, training and vestments in social recreation. Church for any new business the existing stock of input and then we health and mainte- capital are those that Point’s natural capital wanting to set up in the assets and capitals are going to load that nance improvement. lead to new conversa- includes the Gertrude town. that constitute Church information into our This also includes tions, shared experi- Wimberley Commu- Church Point’s fi - Point’s current wealth; prospectus for Church the local workforce ences and connections nity Center the town’s nancial capital in- determine the future Point,” Jones said. “It and major employ- between individuals in playgrounds, tennis cludes the Acadiana desires of the com- will be used to spark ers. Church Point’s groups or strengthen and basketball courts, Planning Commission, munity in terms of in- investment in the com- individual capital in- relationships within baseball fi elds, hunt- Invest Acadiana, the vestment and develop- munity and address cludes large employers groups. These in- ing opportunities and Acadia Parish Cham- ment; place the power the capitals that make such as Church Point clude religious orga- the town’s designated ber of Commerce and of decision-making in Church Point unique.” Wholesale, Richards nizations, civic clubs, bike lane. local banks including the hands of the com- Jones said the meth- Cajun Foods, Acadia nonprofi ts, networks Built capital cov- Farmer’s State Bank, munity members; and odology used to devel- St. Landry Hospital and groups. Church ers a wide umbrella of Home Bank and Rayne discover the strength op the prospectuses is and the local schools. Point’s social capital things that are consid- State Bank. of individuals and called Wealth Works. “Church Point includes the Church ered to be a built value Jones said that their capacities in the “This breaks assets Wholesale is huge and Point Community De- or asset of a commu- once the draft of the nity, including infra- community of Church of a community into has been here forever,” velopment Corpora- prospectus is ready, Point to create an ac- eight categories, the LeBas said. tion, the Saddle Tramp structure, buildings those who attended and historic buildings, tion plan that local chapters of the pro- Individual capital Club, local chapters of the meeting will re- roads, transportation, organizations and spectus,” he said. “We also includes health- the Knights of Colum- ceive a copy to provide airports, major utility partnerships can use want to highlight the care services like com- bus, Catholic Daugh- feedback on before a to spur action. Feed- best things about our munity clinics, phar- ters of the Americas suppliers and things that help facilitate the fi nished prospectus back and information communities to attract macies, nursing homes and Knights of St. Pe- is released. There will gathered during this investors and on the and rehab facilities. ter Claver, local Vet- economy in an area. Political capital in- also be digital versions meeting will be used to tail end, we are looking Intellectual capital erans of Foreign War of the prospectus to form the Church Point cludes forms of govern- to see what the future includes research and and American Legion serve as a living docu- Opportunity Zone Pro- vision of these comment, like police jury development that sup- posts, Scottie Beans ment that can grow as spectus being devel- munities is and what ports activities and and city council and Theater Cafe and Ca- a town evolves. oped by APC. we would like to see in increases innovation jun Woodstock. public access to deci- For more informa- The asset map- future economic devel- as will as diffusion of Church Point’s cul- sion makers. Church tion regarding Op- ping initiative is being opment.” knowledge and appli- tural capital includes Point’s political capi- portunity visit www. led by Invest Acadi- During the meeting, cation. This includes the Le Vieux Pres- tal, includes City Hall InvestAcadiana.com ana, a partnership of the group discussed education, work readi- bytère Museum, the and the police, fi re, and www.planacadi- One Acadiana, APC, eight forms of assets: ness programs, librar- town’s parks and cul- water, sewer and street Lafayette Econom- individual capital, in- ies, schools and edu- tural district, the Aca- departments. This also ana.org/opportunity- ic Development Au- tellectual capital, so- cational institutions. dia St. Landry Hospital includes information zones. thority, Downtown De- cial capital, cultural Church Point’s intel- Christmas Festival, the The Church Point News velopment Authority, capital, natural capi- lectual capital includes adult and children’s Lafayette Consolidated tal, built capital, politi- the local schools, the Mardi Gras runs, the Government and Com- cal capital and fi nan- Acadia Parish Library Our Mother of Mercy’s LEGALS munity Foundation of cial capital. system and area col- annual church bazaar Acadiana. The partner- Individual capital are leges with dual enroll- and Our Lady the Sa- PUBLIC NOTICE ship’s common goal is the skills and capacity ment opportunities. cred Heart’s Fall Fest. to advance Acadiana’s that allow individuals Social capital in- Natural capital in- The Town of Church Point is currently accepting bids for the following: opportunity zones. to be productive, and cludes trust networks cludes air, water, land, 1981 International truck. Bids are now being accepted at City Hall and truck “The purpose of to- investments on hu- and the inclusive re- minerals, plants, ani- will be awarded to the highest bidder at the September 14, 2020 council meeting. Winning bidder MUST HAVE TRUCK MOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BID ACCEP- day's meeting is to man capital include lationships needed to mals, fi sh, ecosystem TANCE. Contact City Hall at 337-684-5692 for any further questions. develop a community skill development, ed- get things done. In- services and parks and PUBLISH 2T: AUGUST 19. 2020 & AUGUST 26, 2020

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