The Church Point 87th Year No. 34 Wednesday, AugustNEWS 19, 2020 $1 Acadia St. Landry Hospital Booster Club Auction postponed, Service District millage passes Prize a Palooza suspended Staff Report has given us many obstacles By: Claudette Olivier It's a new day at Acadia St. so far. Beginning in March, Editor Landry Hospital." The annual Church Point when stay at home orders Walters and several of the High Athletic Booster Club were given to now, when fac- On Saturday, voters in the hospital's board members, auction, hosted each year ulty and students go back Acadia St. Landry Hospital a few physicians, area po- on Labor Day weekend, has into uncertainty, academic Service District approved the lice jurors and Church Point been postponed until Janu- and athletic life has had its millage that will be used to city council members were ary 16-17, 2020. share of trials. fund a planned new hospital together when the voting re- The Prize a Palooza event, One of the highlights of facility in Church Point. sults were announced. also hosted each fall, has Fall and going back to school Alvin John ASLH CEO Cindy Walters "Everyone's minds are now been suspended. is football, and all the events said, "We are very excited. on design, and everyone's got The Board of the Church that take place with it. Our Johnson Booster Club Auction has Now the real work begins. comments on what the new Point High Athletic Booster been a part of Labor Day This (the election) was just Club issued the following hospital will look like," Wal- Weekend for many, many one hurdle (in the process), statement about the events: ters added, laughing. years. It’s become tradition now that we've got the back- She continued, "We want to "To all families, support- ing from the community. We to most, cooking, camarade- thank the community, every- ers, and fans of Church Point rie and friendly bidding wars, needed to know where the Bear Athletics — community stood on things. See MILLAGE, Page 2 As you all are aware, 2020 See EVENTS, Page 10 APPJ hears from crawfish farmers By: Steve Bandy Crowley Post-Signal Sarah White CROWLEY – Police jurors wanted input from the public – specifically, Two wanted from parish crawfish farmers – before they authorized aerial spraying for on monetary mosquitoes in Acadia. To that end, a public hearing was held Thursday, instrument Aug. 6 in the Community Room of the Cooperative Extension Office. abuse charges Mark Shirley, crawfish specialist Staff Report with the LSU AgCenter, was asked to talk about crawfish and their suscep- Two individuals are tibility to the chemicals used to kill wanted on monetary mosquitoes. It was hoped that craw- instrument abuse fish farmers could add to the conver- charges following an sation with their experiences. investigation by the Only its rice harvesting time. Not a Church Point Police single crawfish farmer turned out for Department. the meeting. Alvin John Johnson, But that didn’t stop the meeting. “I talked to everybody in my district, ex- See DUO, Page 10 cept for the little ‘behind-the-house’ crawfish farmers, and they’re all for it (aerial spraying),” said Gordon Ray “G-Ray” Morgan, a member of the jury’s Mosquito Control Committee. “They said as long as we can do what they’re doing in Vermilion and Jeff Davis, they’re for it.” Both of those parishes have combi- nation truck and aerial spraying. The chemical used for the aerial spraying is Dibrom. And while Shirley would not say that Dibrom was not toxic to craw- fish, he said that crawfish are closely related to insects and insecticides kill insects. Joseph “All of the pesticides approved by LeBlanc Jr. the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agricul- ture are safe if used according to la- CP man bel,” Shirley said. It was noted, however, that the Di- wanted Under construction brom label includes, “This product is Town of Church Point maintenance worker Joe Carriere, left, and Town of toxic to aquatic organisms, including on burglary, Church Point Sewer Department worker David Adams cut and measure boards fish and aquatic invertebrates.” for the new Sewer Department office. Construction on the building is scheduled Shirley said he does occasionally theft charges to be complete later this fall. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) Staff Report See FARMERS, Page 10

A Church Point man is wanted on charges Parish golf cart ordinance adopted - with restrictions including burglary and By: Steve Bandy “I’m not particularly in favor of this,” demic for the absence of citizens for the theft following an in- Crowley Post-Signal said A.J. “Jay” Credeur when the matter public hearing. cident where the sus- Various suggestions were thrown out, pect reportedly kicked came up for vote. “I would support it if it in the door of a local CROWLEY - It will soon be legal to was in a recognized subdivision, but not including: residence. drive golf carts on parish-maintained on parish roads where the speed limit is • allowing the carts only in recognized Joseph Leblanc Jr., roads, but only if those roads are in a 45 mph.” subdivisions; 32, of Church Point, is “recognized subdivision.” Maximum speed for the carts, accord- • allowing the carts only on parish wanted by the Church By a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, with one ing to ordinance, is 25 mph. roads with a speed limit of 25 mph or Point Police Depart- member absent, the Acadia Parish Po- “I’m not necessarily in favor of it ei- lower; ment on charges of lice Jury adopted a revised version of the ther, but no one came to speak against • designating specific roads in the par- burglary of an inhab- ordinance recommended by the Legisla- it,” said Steve Comeaux, referring to the ish upon which carts will be allowed. ited dwelling, theft of a tive Committee. public hearing on the proposed ordi- Concerning the latter, Comeaux said, firearm and contribut- That ordinance would have allowed nance held prior to the meeting. “We can’t expect deputies to check a list ing to the delinquency of parish roads every time he sees a golf the electric-powered carts on all parish At that hearing, Tracy Young present- of a juvenile. cart.” roads, providing certain requirements — ed a petition signed by “about 15” resi- CPPD Police Chief Jeff “Red Dog” Morgan said restricting including lights, turn signals, rear-view dents of Atwood Acres asking that the Dale Thibodeaux stat- the carts to only recognized subdivisions mirror, brakes, insurance and state in- ordinance be adopted. See CPPD, Page 10 spection — were met. Credeur blamed the COVID-19 pan- See APPJ, Page 2

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and related facilities ... and the hospital’s full •APPJ •MILLAGE and recruiting physi- application is in the Continued From Page 1 cians and other health- process of being com- Continued From Page 1 care professionals.” pleted. The soft dead- body, for their many, percent, in the Acadia The new tax is “in line to have the appli- would leave out such signs on all parish- many years of support. Parish portion of the lieu of and replacing” cation turned in is the amenities as camp- maintained roads. The community has al- service district voted the existing 7.64-mill end of September. grounds and RV parks, Young offered to re- ways supported Acadia in favor of the millage, proposition currently The proposed site for where many travelers imburse the jury for St. Landry Hospital." and 373 people, or 30 levied. the hospital is on Loui- use the vehicles. the signage for Atwood The millage is a spe- percent, voted against In addition to funds siana Highway 35, just cial ad valorem (prop- Parish attorney Glen Acres if the ordinance the millage. Also dur- generated by the mill- south of the Church erty) tax of 10 mills on Howie added another was adopted for recog- ing regular voting, 125 age, the plan to cover Point Wholesale facil- all the property sub- roadblock when he nized subdivisions. people, or 65 percent, the cost of the hospi- ity. The 17-acre tract is ject to taxation in the in the St. Landry Par- pointed out that state With those amend- tal also includes a $24 already owned by the service district. That ish portion of the ser- statute requires sig- ments — that golf carts million U.S. Depart- hospital. district includes some vice district voted in ment of Agriculture The planned hospi- nage on roadways are allowed on parish precincts in Acadia favor of the millage, loan; $5 million in new tal will be double the upon which the carts roads only in recog- Parish Wards 6 and 7 and 68 people, or 35 market tax credits; and size of the current fa- are allowed. nized subdivisions and and St. Landry Parish percent, voted against a $2.12 million local cility, an increase from Quoting the clause only if residents of said Ward 6, Precinct 2. the millage. bank loan. 35,000 square feet to — RS 32:299.4(B)(1) — subdivision provide The following are the The new tax will be- The hospital’s pre- 70,000 square feet. election results from Howie read: and maintain the re- gin this year and end application for the ASLH is one of 27 criti- the Louisiana Secre- “A golf cart may be quired signage — the in 2029. Funds gen- USDA loan was ap- cal access hospitals in tary of State's Office: operated only upon a ordinance was adopt- erated will be “for the proved on June 25, the state. During early vot- parish road that has ed. purpose of acquiring, ing, 136 people, or 64 been designated by a Opposing votes were constructing, improv- percent, in the Acadia parish or a municipal cast by Morgan, Jim- Parish portion of the ing, equipping, main- ATTENTION BABY SITTERS street that has been mie Pellerin and Pat service district voted taining and/or operat- designated by a mu- Daigle. in favor of the millage, ing new and existing nicipality for use by a Voting in favor were and 76 people, or 36 hospital, health care golf cart. Upon a desig- Credeur, Comeaux, percent, voted against nation that a golf cart Chance Henry and the millage. Also dur- CP Stor & Lock/ may be operated on Walter Andrus. ing early voting, 32 Portable IF YOU CARE FOR CHILDREN OF a designated road or Gordon “G-Ray” Mor- people, or 59 percent, WORKING PARENTS...RECEIVE street, the responsible gan was absent. in the St. Landry Par- Buildings MONEY TO PAY FOR FEEDING THE ish portion of the ser- governmental entity Comeaux, who cast CHILDREN shall post appropriate the final and deciding vice district voted in • Rent to own signage indicating that vote, said he was vot- favor of the millage, • No Credit Check REGIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE, INC. such operation is au- ing for the ordinance and 22 people, or 41 percent, voted against 337-232-7471 thorized.” “only because no one • Free Delivery the millage. Jurors balked at the was here to speak 1038 E. Ebey Street 1-800-309-6999 During regular vot- “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer” idea of having to put against it.” ing, 861 people, or 70 337-684-7355

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It may have been illegal since I was only seven years old at the time, but the statute of limita- tions has prob- ably run out by Jim now. Besides, I Bradshaw didn’t actually mark the X on the paper ballot; I just dropped the folded slip through the slot in the collection box. That was at the old Fourth Ward School on the corner of Foster and South Ryan streets in Lake Charles, which was our neighborhood poll- ing place. My grandfather took me with him that election day (and others) as a civics lesson of sorts. He considered voting a moral obli- gation right up there with going to church on Sunday, and wanted his grandkids to do the same. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republi- can) and Adlai Stevenson (Demo- crat) were the presidential contend- ers that year, and I am all but certain that Stevenson was my grandfa- ther’s choice. He was a Democrat COVID is no reason to empty prisons to the core and surely would have never admitted it publicly if he did In America today, millions of churchgoers are not in critical condition. vote for a Republican. In fact, he allowed to practice their faith in their place of wor- This disturbing trend of releas- hardly spoke to his brother-in-law, ship and certain business owners are not allowed to ing prisoners and endangering Stewart Thomson, for years after he welcome customers, but hardened criminals are being the public has been going on all ran for governor as a Republican in released from prison. This insanity is producing pre- over the country since the begin- 1920. It didn’t make any difference dictably deadly results. ning of this pandemic. Liberals that Stewart lived in the next block Under the guise of protecting prisoners from the are using the fear of Covid-19 to and they bumped into each other spread of Covid-19, large numbers of dangerous crim- accomplish their goal of empty- regularly, or even that Stewart was inals are being freed from custody. This is creating a ing the prisons. trounced by Democrat John M. horrific situation that is endangering the public and There has been an undue con- Jeff Parker by more than 50,000 votes. has now led to the death of a witness in a rape case. cern for the health of prisoners Eisenhower won the 1952 elec- In Alexandria, Virginia, rape suspect Ibrahim E. during this pandemic. In fact, Crouere tion handily, but Stevenson carried Bouaichi was released from prison in April because the priority should not be the Louisiana and the so-called “solid of concerns that he would contract Covid-19. Even health of prisoners, but the safety of the public. South.” Like most southern states, though Bouaichi was indicted on serious charges It is extraordinarily reckless to release hardened Louisiana voted Democratic from such as rape, sodomy, abduction, strangulation and criminals from prison, regardless of the spread of Co- the 1860s through World War II. burglary, former presiding Circuit Court Judge Nolan vid-19. Our nation’s public health officials are con- The state favored Franklin D. Roo- Dawkins ordered his release on a $25,000 bond. stantly recommending masks as a way for the Ameri- sevelt over Wendell Wilkie in 1940 Despite the warnings from prosecutors that Bouaichi can people to stay safe. Thus, prison officials should and over Thomas Dewey in 1944, was a danger to the community, Dawkins released distribute masks to all inmates, keep them socially but broke ranks in 1948 to vote for him to home confinement. This was an incredibly un- distant whenever possible and liberally provide hand the States’ Rights candidate Strom wise decision because he was a danger to not only the sanitizers. If this strategy works for the law-abiding Thurmond over Harry Truman. community at large, but also to an especially vulner- public, it should work for prisoners as well. Louisiana returned to the Demo- able individual, Karla Elizabeth Dominguez Gonzalez, Instead, menacing criminals like Bouaichi are being cratic fold with the vote for Steven- who accused him of rape last December and testified released and innocent people like Ms. Dominguez are son in 1952, but supported a sec- against him. being killed. The authorities involved in this tragedy, ond term for Eisenhower in 1956. Sadly, on July 29, Ms. Dominguez was found shot such as Judge Dawkins, have blood on their hands. John Kennedy carried the state in to death. Local law enforcement authorities identified In the past few months, thousands of criminals have 1960, but since then Louisiana has Bouaichi as her murderer. This week, he was spot- been discharged from prison, needlessly endangering voted Democratic only three times. ted by police, a chase ensued leading to a car crash. the public at large. It is one of the reasons that crime In each of those instances it was for Bouaichi shot himself before he could be apprehended has been increasing in America recently. a Southern governor _ Jimmy Cart- by police. He is currently in critical condition in the For example, in mid-March, Joseph Williams was one er in 1976 and Bill Clinton in 1992 hospital. of 150 inmates released from prison in Hillsborough and 1996. None of this tragedy needed to happen. If Bouaichi County, Florida because there was worry that inmates Third-party candidate George would have been kept in prison, where he belonged, would become infected with Covid-19. Several days Wallace won Louisiana’s electoral his accuser would still be alive, and taxpayers would votes in 1968 when Richard Nixon not be paying for the medical care of a murder suspect See CROUERE, Page 5 won his first term, but otherwise Louisiana has been solidly in the Republican column, voting for Bar- ry Goldwater (1964), Nixon (1972), Want a honest, fair and transparent judiciary? See BRADSHAW, Page 7 Ever since middle school civics, that quadrennial gle branch of government that the Tuesday is etched in your subconscious calendar. average citizen only has to deal with Church Point NEWS Presidential Election Day. 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But aside from that most pressing deci- lic, LABI’s Louisiana Free Enterprise Diane Daigle Publisher/Editor Emeritus sion, most Louisianans are rightfully focused on other, Institute has created LouisianaJu- Claudette Olivier Editor more prescient factors: getting back to work, school Liz Horecky Ad Manager diciary.com, an online resource for Janell Franques Bookkeeper reopening, or if they’ll be able to watch a game in per- the public to explore the judiciary Bo son, in Tiger Stadium this fall. from their local district on up to the Official Journal of the Town of Church Given all that is happening in the world right now, state Supreme Court. We want vot- Staples Point and the Acadia Parish School Board. getting voters to pay attention to this fall’s “down-bal- ers to get to know their judges and Published every Wednesday at 315 N. lot” races is not an easy task. Sure, there will be a understand their courts and complex district lines a Main St., Church Point, LA 70525. 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Several open seats on the Courts of Appeal have of state than to empower fair-minded, transparent ju- All printed material is protected, and led to four competitive races around the state in the rists to apply our laws and rule on the most pressing no portion of the content may be repro- Shreveport, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and the Riv- issues of our time? duced in any form, or by any means, er Parishes region. These judges are a crucial part of without prior written permission from Now, if you don’t know much about the judiciary, LSN Publishing Company, LLC. have no fear, you’re not alone. The judiciary is the sin- See STAPLES, Page 7 The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 19, 2020 — Page 5 SOCIETY What is happening with your fire protection? By: Berl Adams discover what quality you possess CPVFD Public that is needed by the local fire ser- Information Officer vice. It is not all about running at Special to The Church Point News flames that the movies promote so often. It is using science and knowl- There is a very important part of edge in the hands of willing dedi- fire safety and emergency response cated people to safely handle these which we would like to bring to your emergencies. The knowledge and attention today. experience you gain will help you In order to keep volunteers at all even when not on an emergency times that have enough training call. and experience to provide the nec- Parents, come and encourage essary fire service to our communi- your 18 year old or older children ty, it is important that we keep new to come with you. It is a good way to volunteers coming in. Firefighters have a beneficial outing with your age, move away or change jobs or children. We look forward to seeing Smith donates basketballs change shifts which makes them you. Contact a firefighter that you unavailable to answer calls. It is know or simply attend one of our for MLK Park very seldom that all the volunteers meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays. are available to answer a call so we Remember, we the CPVFD are sim- Reggie Smith, a local Louisiana State Police Trooper and owner of have to use only those that can re- ply individuals like you who stepped 'Going Hot' concealed weapons training class in Church Point, do- spond. up to take our place in community nated basketballs for the new basketball court at MLK Park. These Becoming a volunteer firefighter safety. can be an excellent experience as basketballs, valued at $200, will be available for children to use at well as offering your community a Be aware, be informed, be pre- the park. Thank you Mr. Smith, for your donation and for helping much needed service. If you do a pared, and be safe. Non-emergency out the youth in our community. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Meche) little research, you will find that a phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ firefighter ranks number one as a yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD person of respect in the minds of and Church Point Fire Protection the average child as well as adults. District 10 website. churchpointvfd. Hanks retires as executive Think seriously about it. Come and com Check back next week. director of Tourist Commission Acadia Chamber names new officers By: Steve Bandy LSN Staff Report ward of Acadia Parish and a gradu- Crowley Post-Signal ate of Midland High School. CROWLEY — The Acadia Parish After graduation with an entre- CROWLEY – Twenty-four years of Chamber of Commerce has an- preneurial spirit, Henry started Bon promoting tourism in Acadia Parish nounced the election of new officers Chance Crawfish catering compa- were recognized at a small recep- for 2020-2021 ny, which he still co-owns today. tion Friday morning when members Chance Henry will serve as chair- In 2014, he re-opened his family’s of the Acadia Parish Tourist Com- man of the Chamber’s board of di- insurance office and began serving mission honored Gwen Hanks, who rectors with Jeremiah Meck as vice the personal and commercial insur- retired as executive director of the chairman and Heather LaBouve as ance needs of the people of Acadi- commission on July 1. secretary-treasurer. ana and Southwest Louisiana. A larger retirement reception with Henry is the owner of Keith Henry Henry’s community involvement commitments from mayors of the Insurance Agency, Inc., in Mermen- includes the Crowley Rotary Club, various Acadia municipalities, par- ish officials and even the lieutenant tau and has been a chamber mem- Knights of Columbus Father Fon- governor’s office had to be scaled ber since 2016. down due to the COVID-19 mitiga- He is a lifelong resident of the fifth See CHAMBER, Page 8 tion measures. “In regard to moving Acadia Par- Twenty-four years of promoting lots, shutting down ish forward in the tourism industry tourism in Acadia Parish were •CROUERE the schools and the in the past 24 years, Gwen managed economy and the non- to move the commission office at recognized at a small reception on Continued From Page 4 stop health warnings, least three times – usually by herself Friday, July 31 when members of another consequence and in her own vehicle – always in later, local sheriff dep- miles away, tied him the Acadia Parish Tourist Com- of the over-reaction a better location and direction,” said uties arrested Williams up and left him to die to Covid-19 has been Charlotte Jeffers, former chairman mission honored Gwen Hanks, for his involvement in in a motel room in the the incredibly reck- of the commission and long-active in who retired as executive director a homicide that took state of Washington. less release of violent place one day after his the tourism industry in Crowley. of the commission on July 1. (Pho- He was dead before he criminals from prison. release from prison. Actually, the Tourist Commis- to by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post- was eventually found. It has put the public at He was charged with Her release was not See HANKS, Page 7 Signal) second degree murder. unnecessary risk while well received by Mr. besmirching the mem- According to Chad Ruska’s family. His ory of innocent vic- Chronister, the Sheriff cousin, Karri Phillips, tims and injuring their of Hillsborough Coun- said that “It’s appalling family members once ty, “There is no ques- to me everything that’s again. To say the least, tion Joseph Williams been allowed to hap- took advantage of this pen. I don’t think for our country’s priorities health emergency to one second she’s go- are completely out of commit crimes while ing to walk out there a order. he was out of jail.” changed person, she’s In April, a convicted not.” Unfortunately, Jeff Crouere is a na- child molester, Rudy all of Mr. Ruska’s fam- tive New Orleanian and William Grajeda Mag- ily now must worry is a political columnist, daleno, was released about this irresponsi- the author of Ameri- from prison in Orange ble release. Since she ca's Last Chance and County California. The was convicted of mur- provides regular com- reason for the release der, Williams should mentaries on the Jeff was concerns relating not have been released Crouere YouTube chan- to the Covid-19 pan- under any circum- nel and on www.Jeff- demic. Not surpris- stances. Crouere.com. 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It reminds 1Peter 2:1: “Wherefore laying aside us that we need to desire the Word of more it will grow. God’s Word tells us all malice, and all guile, and hypoc- God. to lay aside all these things and desire risies, and envies, and all evil speak- The comparison given is as a new- the Word of God even like unto a baby. ings, 2: As newborn babes, desire the born baby, which for reasons un- sincere milk of the word, that ye may known to it, desires milk. Most likely First Baptist Church 310 S. Broad- grow thereby 3: If so be ye have tasted that desire is the foremost thought on that the Lord is gracious.” its mind. It does not know yet that it way, Church Point, LA, 70525. Phone: If you have been reading this col- will make him grow, but through the (337) 684-2556

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Main Church Point 684-5040 The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 19, 2020 — Page 7 CAMPUS Parish private, parochial schools list opening dates LSN Staff Report at Northside Christian will report Father Mikel Polson, chancel- to push opening day back to Tues- Thursday, Aug. 13. lor of Notre Dame and St. Michael, day, Sept. 8. CROWLEY — Acadia Parish pri- Locally, St. Michael Elementary explained that his two schools are vate and parochial schools are plan- and Notre Dame High School will “ready to go” and he see’s “no rea- It should also be noted that these ning on starting school this month open Monday, Aug. 17. son to delay the start of school.” dates are subject to change if the (varied start dates) and, to date, all The Post-Signal reached out to Other schools seemed more un- state were to mandate reversal of are reporting they will not be push- the Diocese of Lafayette Director of sure about finalizing their start ing their start dates back. Communications Blue Rolfes, who date. phases and return to phase one, St. Francis Elementary in Iota will explained that each school in the Officials at Our Mother of Peace where schools are not allowed to be be welcoming students Monday, Diocese is site-based, managed by in Church Point said opening day open, or if the Diocese were to issue Aug. 10. Rayne Catholic Elemen- each respective principal/chan- there is still pending. tary students will report to classes cellor. They decide when to start The public school system in Aca- a mandate stating they need start Wednesday, Aug. 12, and students school. dia Parish decided Thursday night dates to be delayed.

chair, added her congratulations ana byways,” the resolution reads. “I have really enjoyed my time •HANKS and best wishes before presenting The House of Representatives working with Ms. Gwen,” Mathiew Hanks with a hand-made cypress commended Hanks “on the occa- said. “She has taught me so much Continued From Page 5 wall clock in the shape of Acadia sion of her retirement and thanked about tourism and how important it Parish, with each of the seven in- her for her tireless efforts to provide is to serve your community. sion’s current building at the inter- corporated municipalities marked recognition for the Cajun culture “Thank you, Gwen, for your loyal section of Interstate 10 and Tower on the face. An engraved plaque on and increased tourism in Acadia and devoted service to Acadia Par- Road (La. 1111), is the fifth location the back of the clock reads: “Acadia Parish.” ish.” for Hanks. When she first went to Parish Tourist Commission Board “There are many more accolades Paul Broussard, who served as work as director of tourism in the of Directors recognize Mrs. Gwen coming, including from Lieutenant a commissioner for more than 20 parish in 1996, she was housed in Hanks, Acadia Parish Tourist Com- Governor (Billy) Nungesser,” Bihm years but was unable to attend Fri- the “Depot Building” with the Crow- mission Executive Director, July 1, said. “Unfortunately, they’re not day morning’s event, sent a special ley Chamber of Commerce on East 1996 – July 1, 2019, for her service here right now because we had to message. “I extend my appreciation First Street. From there, she moved in the Louisiana tourism industry.” change the time of this reception, to Gwen for her many years of de- into an office in the 400 block of Bihm also read a resolution from but we will get them to you. voted service. Her prudent and loyal North Parkerson Avenue, then to the Louisiana House of Representa- “I just want to say that it has been commitment to advancing the goals the Cleco Building then to what is tives sponsored by Rep. John Ste- my pleasure to work with you over of tourism growth for Acadia Parish now the bar area at Fezzo’s Seafood fanski of Crowley. the years promoting the parish,” will not be forgotten.” and Steak House. The resolution notes that, dur- she added. “And I want you to know In closing, Jeffers reiterated ing her tenure, Hanks played an Construction of the permanent that we are going to continue to Broussard’s sentiments. important role in getting Louisiana work toward your goal of promoting “Gwen’s love for the parish and building on property donated by the byways established in Acadia Par- Acadia Parish as long as we can.” for the tourism industry, along with Hoffpauer family was a dream come ish. She was an original member A clearly emotional Hanks her friendly and vibrant personal- true for Hanks “and her efficiency of the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway thanked the commissioners for the ity guaranteed a successful career in all areas of office management, Commission and worked on all of recognition and honors. “I wish I and resulted in a reputation with people skills, marketing and pro- the commission’s major projects, could hug you all right now,” she tourism industry professionals and motion over the last 24 years has including the first Corridor Man- said. “And as for this clock, it’s visitors that will be remembered for contributed to the flourishing de- agement Plan. beautiful and I couldn’t have picked years,” she said. velopment and growth of tourism in “Gwen was the leading source for anything better myself. Every time “It has been my pleasure to have Acadia Parish,’ Jeffers said. information used on the commis- I look at it you can be sure that I Gwen as a friend and an asset to “In her own special way, Gwen sion’s website, and her office took will be thinking of each of you and my 17-year career in tourism. has guided tourism in Acadia Par- charge of fulfilling any leads gener- all the years that I enjoyed working Working, traveling and celebrating ish and the Tourist Commission to ated from the website; she was in- here.” Acadia Parish with all we met along a bright future with goals in place strumental in developing brochures Since Hanks’ retirement, Amy the way will always be a cherished for an APTC Conference Center and and other literature promoting Aca- Mathiew, executive director assis- memory.” the expansion of accommodations dia Parish and helped with the im- tant, has been handling the day-to- (Editor’s Note: Charlotte Jeffers and attractions.” plementation of highway logo signs day operations of the Tourist Com- died suddenly Sunday night of a re- Fran Bihm, current commission marking the location of the Louisi- mission. ported massive heart attack.) have no right to gripe handed down to me. •STAPLES •BRADSHAW afterwards.” He voted A collection of Jim in every election, too Bradshaw’s columns, —and then took full Cajuns and Other Continued From Page 4 Continued From Page 4 advantage of his right Characters, is now the legal process, able move our judiciary to- Ronald Reagan (1980, have become too busy, to gripe and grumble available from Pelican to affirm or overturn wards a more trans- 1984), George Bush too cynical, or just about issues big and Publishing. You can a judgement made by parent and efficient (2004), John McCain plain too lazy to vote. small. contact him at jim- a District Court. The judicial system. Look (2008), Mitt Romney Some think their vote That appears to be bradshaw4321@gmail. tremendous power of for our PACs to take (2012) and Donald doesn’t count, and another of the political com or P.O. Box 1121, judicial review must an active role in sup- Trump (2016). that’s a shame. legacies that has been Washington LA 70589. not be overlooked, for porting reform-minded With only one excep- When I hear that ar- no matter how many tion, the Republican gument, I’m remind- textualists to benches good bills become law candidate has carried ed of how the narrow across the state as we Dental Insurance in the Legislature and every south Louisi- Bush-Gore election are signed by the Gov- continue our push for ana parish west of the hung for a time on Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from legal reform. 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The option for 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons total value of this theft is about News Release The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office $10,000. is investigating the felony theft of Those with any information re- The Louisiana De- three golf carts from Cajun Pines garding this crime are urged to call Golf Club on the night of July 26. partment of Wildlife the tips line at 789-TIPS or down- The facility is located on Golf and Fisheries (LDWF) load the P3 app on a mobile device Course Road in the Branch. recommended a two- The unknown suspect or suspects to report a tip anonymously. zone, two-split East- gained entry into the storage build- All callers will remain anonymous West boundary option ing and stole the three golf carts. and can receive up to a $1,000 cash for the 2021-25 water- The golf carts are the same make reward for information leading to fowl hunting seasons and model, described as 2013 Club an arrest in this case. to the Louisiana Wild- life and Fisheries Com- mission (LWFC) dur- Acadia Parish Communications ing its August meeting •CHAMBER District, a member on the Acadia Thursday (Aug. 6) in Parish Local Emergency Planning Baton Rouge. Continued From Page 5 Committee, and a Staff Parish Rela- After consideration The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and tions Committee member at Crow- of hunter preferences Fisheries (LDWF) recommended a two-zone, taine Council #4791, Istre Ceme- ley First United Methodist Church. from the 2020 Louisi- two-split East-West boundary option for the tery Board of Directors, Acadia Par- He is married to Emily Freeland ana Waterfowl Hunter ish Planning Commission, Acadia Meck and together they have three Survey and federal wa- 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons to the Parish RPEC and a founding mem- children, Samuel, Henry, and Hel- terfowl harvest data Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ber of Cadien Toujours, Inc. en. from the last 20 years, (LWFC) during its August meeting Thursday, He is married to Taylor Trahan LaBouve is a Vice-President/Loan the recommended op- Henry and they have one son, John Officer of The Bank and manages tion puts the coastal Aug. 6 in Baton Rouge. (Image courtesy of Keith, with Baby #2 expected in De- the Iota Office. areas of Louisiana in a LDWF) cember 2020. She has been employed with their new West Zone. day’s meeting, which waterfowl hunting Born and raised in Pennsylva- team since 2000 and has been The commission is includes other zone nia, Meck attended and graduated a member of the Chamber since expected to take up zones and dates, go to options, go to https:// from the Reading Hospital School 2018. the recommendation https://www.wlf.loui- of Nursing’s Registered Nurse Pro- After graduating with honors from at September’s meet- www.wlf.louisiana. siana.gov/page/sea- gram. He has worked in emergency both Jennings High School and Mc- ing (Sept. 3) and wel- gov/assets/Hunt- sons-and-regulations departments all across the nation Neese State University, LaBouve comes and encourages ing/Waterfowl/Files/ To comment on the Zones-splits-August- and as a flight nurse in rural Alas- earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Ac- public comment in the recommendation, Commission-presenta- ka prior to settling in Crowley eight counting. interim. It may also please contact Reyn- years ago. She is a member of the Honor’s consider other bound- tion.pdf. The new waterfowl olds at lreynolds@ He is the program coordinator Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Catholic ary options presented wlf.la.gov or 225- at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Daughters, where she served as by LDWF waterfowl hunting zones would 765-0456. To contact Church Point, where he is involved secretary/treasurer and Ladies Al- program manager take effect for the in Project Management, Business tar Society. Larry Reynolds during 2021-22 season and LWFC members go to Development, and Emergency Pre- She is married to Brennon Thursday’s meeting. run through the 2025- https://www.wlf.loui- paredness. LaBouve and together they have To see Reynold’s pre- 26 season. To see the siana.gov/page/com- Meck is a board member for the four children. sentation from Thurs- upcoming 2020-21 mission. The Church Point News LEGALS MAYOR: Ryan “Spanky” Meche Vote: All in favor PUBLIC NOTICE ALDERMEN: Christine Semien (Ward 1), Kim Cormier (Ward 2), Pat O’Pry Proposed amendment unanimously tabled (Ward 3), Chris Lebas (Ward 4), MISC/DISCUSSION PUBLIC BID Errol “Slu” Comeaux (Ward 5) It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Semien to move the September council The Town of Church Point is currently accepting bids for the following: CHIEF OF POLICE: Dale Thibodeaux meeting date to September 14, 2020 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. MUNICIPAL CLERK: Rowdy Latiolais Vote: All in favor Building (to be moved) located at 102 North David. Bids are now being accept- TOWN ATTORNEY: Lucas Colligan Meeting date unanimously moved ed at City Hall and building will be awarded to the highest bidder at the Septem- ABSENT: None CLOSING ber 14, 2020 council meeting. Winning bidder MUST HAVE BUILDING MOVED It was moved by Cormier, seconded by O’Pry to adjourn the meeting. WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BID ACCEPTANCE. Contact City Hall at 337-684-5692 for COMMENCEMENT Vote: All in favor any further questions. CALL TO ORDER Meeting unanimously adjourned Mayor Meche called the Regular Council Meeting to order. PUBLISH 2T: AUGUST 12, 2020 & AUGUST 19. 2020 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE APPROVED AS TO AUTHENTICITY: Prayer led by Councilman Cormier / Pledge led by Councilman Lebas. AMENDMENT TO AGENDS ______PUBLIC NOTICE It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by O’Pry to amend the agenda to include RYAN MECHE, MAYOR DATE the following: The Town of Church Point is currently accepting bids for the following: Declaration of surplus of 1981 International truck and building at 102 North Da- ______vid property; liquor license exemption for Church Point Alumni Tournament. ROWDY LATIOLAIS, CLERK DATE 1981 International truck. Bids are now being accepted at City Hall and truck Vote: All in favor will be awarded to the highest bidder at the September 14, 2020 council meeting. Agenda unanimously amended APPENDIX Winning bidder MUST HAVE TRUCK MOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BID ACCEP- It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Semien to declare surplus the 1981 TANCE. Contact City Hall at 337-684-5692 for any further questions. International truck. Sealed bids will be opened at the following council meeting with The following amendment was motioned by Councilman Lebas, seconded by PUBLISH 2T: AUGUST 19. 2020 & AUGUST 26, 2020 high bidder to have truck moved within thirty days of bid acceptance. Councilman Comeaux, and duly resolved and adopted on this 3rd day of August, Vote: All in favor 2020: 1981 International unanimously declared surplus It was moved by Cormier, seconded by Lebas to declare surplus the building at To amend Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10.1, as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE 102 North David. Sealed bids will be opened at the following council meeting with high bidder to have building moved within thirty days of bid acceptance. Current Text listed below is repealed in its entirety: Vote: All in favor MUNICIPAL MINUTES, TOWN OF CHURCH POINT, STATE OF LOUISIANA Building at 102 North David unanimously declared surplus PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 3, 2020 Section 10.1. Trash fires Restricted: It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Semien to approve a liquor license exemp- • It shall be unlawful for any person to start or set any trash fire including, but tion for the Church Point Alumni Tournament to be held on September 18-19 at the ATTENDANCE not limited to branches, leaves, tires, paper, grass or debris where such fire is not Church Point City Park. MAYOR: Ryan “Spanky” Meche protected by an approved incinerator, similar to that of the American Insurance Vote: All in favor ALDERMEN: Christine Semien (Ward 1), Kim Cormier (Ward 2), Pat O’Pry Association marked P-1, within the municipality limits. Liquor license exemption unanimously approved (Ward 3), Chris Lebas (Ward 4), Errol “Slu” Comeaux (Ward 5) • Whoever starts or sets a trash fire within the municipal limits without protection READING AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES TOWN ATTORNEY: Lucas Colligan by a proper incinerator shall be punished as provided in section 1.8 of this code. It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Cormier to accept the minutes as MUNICIPAL CLERK: Rowdy Latiolais written. ABSENT: None Current Text is replaced with the following: Vote: All in favor Section 10.1. Trash fires Restricted: Minutes unanimously accepted COMMENCEMENT (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to start or set any open fire or to burn any APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT CALL TO ORDER It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Lebas to accept the June 2020 financial grass, leaves, brush or debris within the municipal limits of the Town of Church MAYOR MECHE CALLED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER SO THAT report. Point. Provided however, this shall not apply to the following: PUBLIC COMMENT COULD BE OFFERED ON THE FOLLOWING: Vote: All in favor (1) Fire pits with a screen cover or man-made pits no larger than 5 feet in 1. Potential adoption of an ordinance increasing the Chief of Police’s salary. Financial report unanimously accepted. diameter which burns logs only and is located, constructed, maintained and used 2. Potential adoption of an ordinance to amend the current fire ordinance. NEW BUSINESS as to minimize fire hazards and smoke nuisance; approved fire pits are subject to 3. Potential adoption of an ordinance to amend the current mobile home ordi- It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Lebas to adopt an ordinance increasing extinguishment if a complaint is received by the Church Point Fire Department due nance. the Chief of Police’s salary from $40,942.94 to $48,942.94. This does not include to excessive smoke; and providing that burn be constantly attended and there is the Chief’s yearly supplemental pay of $6000, which brings the total salary of the always an accessible water source available to extinguish the fire; and No public comments were offered. Chief of Police to $54,942.94. (2) Agricultural open burns in fields. Vote: All in favor (3) In isolated areas, open burning may be conducted at a location at least 150 Chief of Police salary increase unanimously approved feet from the adjacent property line, providing that burn be constantly attended and ______It was moved by Lebas, seconded by Comeaux to approve a $10,000 Capital there is always an accessible water source available to extinguish the fire. RYAN “SPANKY” MECHE, MAYOR Outlay Improvements (line item 7951-170) match of the $10,000 donation by Com- (b) Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than munity Development for playground equipment at Central Park. $50 plus court costs nor more than $300.00 plus court costs and shall be sum- ATTEST: Vote: All in favor moned to the town’s mayor's court in connection therewith. ______Match unanimously approved ROWDY LATIOLAIS, MUNICIPAL CLERK LEGAL THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE MAYOR’S It was moved by Lebas, seconded by Comeaux to amend the proposed fire SIGNING SUCH AND UPON THE PUBLISHING OF SUCH IN THE CHURCH PUBLISH 1T: AUGUST 26, 2020 ordinance amendment to include the minimum fine of $50 plus court costs for POINT NEWS. offenses. Vote: All in favor ______Proposed fire ordinance unanimously amended Ryan Meche, Mayor PUBLIC NOTICE It was moved by Lebas, seconded by Comeaux to adopt the proposed amend- ment to the current fire ordinance. ATTEST: MUNICIPAL MINUTES, TOWN OF CHURCH POINT, STATE OF LOUISIANA- Vote: All in favor ______REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3RD, 2020 Amendment unanimously approved; posted in appendix Rowdy Latiolais, Clerk It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Lebas to table the potential adoption ATTENDANCE of the proposed amendment to the current mobile home ordinance. PUBLISH 1T: AUGUST 26, 2020 Grandparents I Love Gammie! BRAG BOOK Show your grandchildren’s picture Sizes Available! in our upcoming edition – 2x2 = $15 September 16, 2020. 2x3 = $19 Deadline is Thursday, September 9! $ 3x4 = 27 Don’t Miss Out...BRING IT IN TODAY! Pick Your Spot...Be Proud of Them! Please Note: Each Photo may include more than one person in it. 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Call The Church Point News 337-684-5711 Page 10 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, August 19, 2020 The Church Point News a residence and committed a bur- •CPPD glary, where items along with a fire- News Briefs arm, were taken. The juvenile was Continued From Page 1 apprehended and is facing charges ELTL fall registration set All women, 18 years and older, in district court juvenile division." and are knowledgable of tennis ed, in a news release, "The war- The Eunice Ladies Tennis League Those with any information on rules, regulations and court eti- (ELTL) will hold its fall registration rants stem from a burglary of an quette are welcomed. the location of Leblanc are asked now through Aug. 28. Team captains will contact each inhabited dwelling where Leblanc contact the CPPD at (337) 684- Registration is $25 and will in- player. First date of play is set for and a juvenile kicked in the door of 5455. clude 12 weeks of play with an end Tuesday, Sept. 8. of season tennis banquet. The ten- To register, call Debbie Miller at With this in mind, we have made nis league players play every Tues- 337-580-1870 or Rachel Andrus at •EVENTS the decision to postpone this year's day evening at 6 p.m. 337-789-5707. Booster Club Auction until Janu- in the area and have cashed these Continued From Page 1 ary 16-17 (the weekend of Rev. •DUO checks at local merchants. This is all in an effort to help make Church Martin Luther King Day). We have part of the same people that Duson Point High School Athletics grow, also decided that we will suspend Continued From Page 1 and other towns in the area are ex- periencing the same incidents be- succeed and provide what’s neces- this year’s Prize a Palooza for the 36, and Sarah White, 35, both of ing done there." sary for our youth. same reason. We appreciate all the Baton Rouge, are wanted on charg- "These individuals also have out- We, the Board of the Church Point support throughout the years. This es of monetary instrument abuse. standing warrants from other de- High Athletic Booster Club recog- auction has not only become fun, nize that but also face the realiza- Church Point Police Chief Dale partments," Thibodeaux added. it has become generational. We look Thibodeaux stated, in a news re- Anyone with information on these tion that we are not in a place yet forward to the continued support lease, "These suspects are part of a individuals is asked to contact the where we feel comfortable asking ring which have falsified computer CPPD at (337) 684-5455 or local our businesses and community for and to the future of Church Point generated text on small businesses law enforcement. support, when so many are facing Athletics. uncertainty themselves. Once a Bear, Always a Bear" •FARMERS Continued From Page 1 LEGALS DEADLINE get calls from craw- two service calls a comprised mostly of fish farmers concern- day,” he said. “The the city of Crowley, The deadline to have a legal published in ing dead crawfish but mosquito population which has its own The Church Point News “most of the time, it’s is very low right now.” mosquito control pro- not that plane that “Apparently the dis- gram. “I’m not having is noon on Thursdays for publication flew over or that truck tricts are all differ- a problem with mos- that passed by.” ent,” said Juror Walter quitoes,” Andrus said. in the following Wednesday’s edition. More times than not, Andrus. “Mr. Gordon Since this was a he said, it’s low oxygen seems to be having public hearing, no ac- content in the water or a problem in his dis- tion was taken or rec- a combination of low trict. Maybe we need ommended. However, For more information, call oxygen and a possible to work on the people jurors assured that low dose of insecti- that are having a prob- the topic would be dis- The Church Point News cide, adding, “I haven’t lem. Let’s take care of cussed again, possibly at (337) 684-5711. heard of any problems them.” at the next committee for the last five or six Andrus’ district is meeting on Sept. 1. years.” He said baby craw- fish are most suscepti- ble to insecticide and, unfortunately, baby crawfish are present right after fields “flood up,” when mosquito populations surge. Our customers come first. Shirley explained the life cycle of craw- fish, noting that at this time of the year – July Now, more than ever. through September – most of the brood crawfish are under- ground protected in Expanded payment options for COVID-19 relief. burrows. Asked if this, then, At Entergy Louisiana, we understand the immense impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had would be the ideal time on our customers and communities. And we know that electricity is more important now to spray aerially, he answered, “That would than ever. So for those struggling to make ends meet, we’ve developed expanded payment seem logical.” options to provide some relief during these uncertain times. The parish’s current contract for mosquito control includes a sec- Our Enhanced Customer Assistance Plan waives late fees and provides flexible options to tion on aerial spray- extend time to pay. Any customer who is experiencing financial hardship is eligible to take ing. The cost is 83 cents per acre plus up to 12 months to pay their current bill and/or unpaid balances. cost of the chemical – estimated at 70 to 80 For added convenience, new self-service options are available to select the extended cents an acre. To spray a 10,000-acre tract payment arrangement that works for you. Visit entergylouisiana.com/mypaymentoptions, would cost the parish or select Deferred Payment on the Entergy Mobile App, or call 1-800-ENTERGY and follow $15,300. Acadia Par- our automated response system billing and payment menu. ish is comprised of 420,000 acres. “It’ll kill the mosqui- entergylouisiana.com/mypaymentoptions toes when you spray, but the next morning they’ll be back,” Glenn Stokes, contractor for the parish, pointed out. “Neither Dibrom nor the chemical used in the spray trucks has any retention. They break down in a matter of hours.” Stokes went on to say that, while some areas may be reporting “mosquito problems,” the number of mos- quitoes is actually very low in Acadia Parish at this time. “Acadia Parish has 65,000 people and we’re getting maybe

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