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Delinquent property Eunice Players’ Eunice, owners parish warned Theatre returns OPELOUSAS — Land- owners that are behind on their property taxes could see the parish take over spared their land, according to an announcement by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. “We have several land- flooding lords in the parish not paying their taxes but still collecting rent and By Harlan Kirgan making money off these Editor properties,” Bellard said. Despite heavy rain beginning Mon- If the taxes on a proper- day, Eunice and St. Landry Parish ty haven’t been paid, the have been spared any major flooding property becomes adjudi- Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said cated, he said. up 5 inches of rain may have fell on “The parish will at- Eunice since Monday, tempt to collect the tax, but problems have been and if not paid within 30 minimal. days, St. Landry Parish The issues have been will take over the proper- “pretty much day-to- ty and put it up for sale,” day things” cleared by Bellard said. city crews, he said. Each year the St. “Luckily we skirted Landry Parish Sheriff’s the worst of it,” he said. Office holds a tax sale “We can use some dry Scott Fontenot of various properties for weather,” he added. which the previous year’s St. Landry Parish President Jes- property taxes were not sie Bellard said, “Basically, right now paid. At this tax sale, everything we are doing is preparing. people may bid on these We know we are getting water. We properties and acquire a know we are going to tax title. Not every prop- have some flooding- is erty is bid on at the tax sues.” sale. The properties that Bellard added “We receive no bids are “adju- are ready for it. Drain- dicated” to the Parish St. age is the biggest issue Landry. Through this act in our parish. Drainage of adjudication, the par- is affecting everything ish is given a type of “tax we do in our parish.” deed” to the property. By Jessie Bellard Sandbags are avail- state law, the parish is au- able at the Yambilee thorized to sell the adjudi- building in Opelousas cated property. Kristi Burleigh, left, and Nathaniel Clark rehearse The production is the first for the Eunice Players’ and available to the municipalities, he “The parish doesn’t lines from “Aboveboard,” a play scheduled to be since the theater was shutdown by COVID-19. said. want the added liability staged in June at the Eunice Players’ Theatre. Photos by Harlan Kirgan) The rain that has occurred off and that comes with adjudi- on since Monday is helping pinpoint cated land,” Bellard said. areas where drainage is stopped up, “We offer it for sale if the property owner can’t keep Theater group restarts its 51st (See Rain, Page 10A) current on the taxes.” season interrupted by COVID-19 Panel OKs By Harlan Kirgan Editor mandatory The Eunice Players’ Theatre is scheduling the first production of its 51st season in June kindergarten after more than a year of its stage going dark due to the COVID-19 shutdown. By Emily Wood The last production of its 50th season was in LSU Manship School November 2019, said Gabe Ortego, president News Service of the group that’s been staging shows since BATON ROUGE — 1969. Volunteers work Saturday morning on Without taking any ac- “I’ve been doing theater for 20 years and the oratory of Our Lady of Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller) tion itself, the House that was the longest break I’ve ever taken,” Education Committee Ortego said. “It is a little rough getting back on Tuesday forwarded a into the routine and having to go to rehears- bill making kindergarten als four nights a week.” Oratory for Our mandatory to the House “Aboveboard,” a comedy, is scheduled to Appropriations Commit- open June 10 with shows through June 26. Lady of Eunice tee to consider its possible This week is the fourth week of rehearsals $12 million price tag. for the show directed by Sharon Blankenship, underway Lawmakers said the bill Amy Maricle and Jeanne Eddins. Actors are could cost the state that Kristi Burleigh, April Miller , Gabrielle Reed, The construction on the oratory of much if there were to be a Nathaniel Clark and Ortego. Our Lady of Eunice on the grounds of 6% increase in kindergar- “We have a good group together. We are so St. Thomas More Catholic Church be- ten enrollment. lucky the theater was set up by the founding gan on April 8 with St. Thomas More parishioner and retired building con- The bill, Senate Bill 10, members and run in such a smart way that Gabe Ortego, president of the Eunice Play- would require children we were financially OK not producing shows,” tractor Larry Siebert leading an all- ers’ Theatre, holds a board with a history of the volunteer crew. turning 5 by September Ortego said. group. 30th of a calendar year “We had to wait until occupancy restrictions Funds to build the oratory were to attend kindergarten. were something we could recoup our money,” raised from the sale of bricks and a “We said, “OK, we can work with that,’” he plaque to be engraved with names of Present law does not he said. “You can’t recoup your money having said. mandate kindergarten to do 25 seats a night or 10 seats a night.” donors. The expected completion date The June opening was scheduled along with is sometime early August. attendance. A child in “We were waiting until it was safe especially two other shows this year to reopen the the- Louisiana is not required for our elderly. A lot of season ticket holders On Aug. 22, the Feast Day of the ater that was closed to productions through- Queenship of Mary, Bishop J. Doug- to start attending school are elderly,” he said. out 2020. until age 7. Restrictions aimed at suppressing the virus las Deshotel, bishop of the Diocese of “That’s the only year the theater hasn’t Lafayette, will celebrate Mass at St. “Ninety percent of the were eased to 50% capacity in March, Ortego produced other than 1981 when the roof col- said. (See Kindergarten, Page 10A) (See Theater, Page 5A) (See Oratory, Page 10A) NOW HIRING! $300 Sign-On Bonus!
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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com News Thursday, May 20, 2021 3A Eunice Police radio logs Parish jury convicts man of The following are - exported in the 1300 block of block of South 2nd Street cerpts from the EuniceWest Peach. advised that a subject was 1st-degree murder for killing girlfriend Police Department radio 09:30 Stolen vehicle re- sprayed with mace. dispatch logs. ported in the 1700 block of 14:40 Caller advised OPELOUSAS — An presented sufficient evi- 58 years old a time of the May 14 Amazon. that subject accidentally Opelousas man was con- dence to prove beyond a crime. 05:15 Report of street 09:30 Hit and run re- sprayed him with air victed of first-degree mur- reasonable doubt that the The Louisiana - Su sweeper in the area of Cir- ported in front of McDon- freshner. der for killing his girl- defendant, Mr. Edmond preme Court recently cle K with no lights. ald’s. 15:43 Caller advised friend. intentionally killed his lifted the moratorium 07:07 Report of damage 10:57 Possible medical that a subject is stuck in According to St. Landry girlfriend, Grace Noel.” on jury trials which had to a vehicle in the 1000 emergency at Valero on a swing at the Northwest Parish District Attorney Pitre added, “My heart been in effect for - sever block of Faris. Laurel. Community Center. Chad Pitre, John Edmond goes out to the family of al months. In addition, 07:31 Fight reported 11:10 Caller in the 300 16:43 Harassment re- Jr. was found guilty by a Ms. Noel and hopefully criminal jury verdicts at Eunice High, Med Ex- block of North 9th Street ported in the 200 block of jury that deliberated sev- this verdict will bring now require a unani- press en route. advised of neighbor put- Verbena. eral hours on Friday. some amount of closure to mous decision from all 07:45 Med Express en ting trash in her yard. 17:51 Report of a group Edmond was arrested them.” 12 jurors, raising the route to Acadian Medical, 14:19 Reckless driver of subjects on the property on March 23, 2018, for the News reports at the burden on the state. parent contacted. School reported parked at a home at Mr. Bees Carwash. death of Grace Noel. time of the killing stated Pitre acknowledged will handle internally. at Mill Street. 18:20 Caller in the 400 Edmond is scheduled Opelousas Police found the professionalism of 08:43 911 call came from 17:32 Caller advised of block of South 2nd advised for sentencing on May 27 Grace, 70, dead in -a Opelousasresi Police inves- the 200 block of Fruge. subject on a four wheeler that her neighbor is tak- before District Judge Ja- dence in the 700 blocktigators of and thanked his 09:31 Reckless driver driving reckless in the ing her trash can. son Meche. St. Cyr Street. lead prosecutor in the reported in the area of 300 block of Mill. 19:39 Caller advised Pitre stated, “The State Edmond was reportedlycase, Ladonte Murphy. Champagne’s. 17:43 Caller in the 500 that several juveniles are 09:55 Reckless driver block of West Gum advised bullying an elderly subject reported near Maple and of a strange bag found. in the Windcrest Apart- St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests LSUE Drive. 17:53 Caller from the ments. 10:03 Wreck reported in Eunice Rec Complex ad- 20:04 Loud music com- The following are Jones, 32, 2200 block of Sheriff’s Office. the area of 12th and Ma- vised of a vehicle parked plaint in the area of Aca- arrests reported by the St. Highway 167, Opelousas. Zahid Swati, 44, 100 ple. No injuries. in a no parking spot and dia and Jelks. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Domestic abuse battery block of Paiute Lane, 10:05 Disturbance re- blocking others from leav- May 17 Office. (child endangerment). Opelousas. Domestic ported at Day’s Inn. ing. 00:04 Loud music re- May 13 Arrested by St. Landry abuse battery (strangula- 10:19 Disturbance re- 19:07 Caller requested ported in the area of Ver- Kurt Thomas, 39, 100 Parish Sheriff’s Office. tion), domestic abuse bat- ported in the 1300 block of an officer to remove a bena. block of Harold Street, David Haworth, 33, tery (child endangerment) West Magnolia. subject from her property. 01:40 Report of subjects Opelousas. Bench war- 1800 block of Dudley (3 counts). Arrested by St. 10:19 Dog complaint re- Call came from the 300 with lights in the alley rant. Arrested by St. Street, Eunice. Attempted Landry Parish Sheriff’s ported in the 300 block of block of Cotton. near the 1900 block of Landry Parish Sheriff’s manslaughter, aggravated Office. Mill. 19:42 Wreck reported West Ash. Office. assault with a firearm. Hilton Adam Malveaux, 12:07 Reckless driver near Chevron, Hwy. 13 07:17 Report of a child Gregory Don Page, 49, Arrested by Eunice Police. 59, Homeless, Lafayette. reported headed into Eu- South, no injuries or road waving a gun by Joyce’s 3700 block of Eufaula Thomas Johnson, 40, Disturbing the peace. nice from Rayne. blockage. Bar. Avenue, Muskogee, 600 block of McNeese Arrested by Opelousas 13:09 Stolen property 20:47 Suspicious sub- 07:19 Disturbance re- Oklahoma. Hold for Street, Opelousas. Police. reported in the 2000 block jects reported at the ported in the 600 block of Muskogee County, Domestic abuse battery. Khalil Malik Sibley, 21, of West Magnolia. Brentwood Apartments. College. Oklahoma. Arrested by Arrested by St. Landry 100 block of Roland Lane, 13:25 Report of vehicles 20:53 Possible fight that 07:24 En route, he was Louisiana State Police. Parish Sheriff’s Office. Opelousas. Possession of blocking in a driveway in is about to happen, Call just waving at people. Derek Patrick Jasmine C. Roberson, Schedule I CDS. Arrested the 100 block of Prairie. came from the 500 block 08:59 Caller in the 800 Thibodeaux, 31, 100 block 30, 500 block of Raymond by Opelousas Police. 14:32 Disturbance re- of Fuselier. block of South Beulah ad- of Redwood Lane, Port Street, Opelousas. Simple Jose de Jesus Hernandez ported in the 300 block of 21:19 Disturbance re- vised that rabbits are get- Barre. Theft. Arrested by rape, sexual battery. Medina, 28, 3100 block of North St. Joseph. ported in the 500 block of ting wet. Opelousas Police. Arrested by St. Landry Modella Avenue, Dallas, 15:14 Disturbance re- North 2nd Street. 09:48 Caller in the 100 Leon Gray, 18, 100 Parish Sheriff’s Office. Texas. Speeding, no ported in the 800 block of 21:46 911 call came from block of East Ardoin ad- block of Dynasty Lane, May 15-17 driver’s license. Arrested South Beulah. the 1400 block of Amazon vised of a missing trash can. Opelousas. Bench war- Jamie Wayne Johnson, by St. Landry Parish 16:27 Suspicious person advised needing help. 10:17 Lobby complaint rant. Arrested by St. 34, 100 block of Mayflower Sheriff’s Office. reported in front of Beu- 22:02 Disturbance re- in reference to stolen Landry Parish Sheriff’s Drive, Opelousas. Eric J. Thibodeaux, 36, lah Gardens. ported in the area of West checks. Office. Aggravated second-degree 1000 block of Jackson 16:27 Subjects on four Ash and South 2nd. 12:24 Central Middle May 14 battery, domestic abuse Lane, Melville. Bench wheelers in the fields near 22:02 Lobby complaint School found a gun that is Austin Thomas battery (child endan- warrant. Arrested by St. Bacciochi. in reference to a subject loaded on a student. Taylor, 24, 500 block of germent). Arrested by Landry Parish Sheriff’s 16:56 Stolen phone re- following her. 12:48 Parents were no- Seven Arpents Road, Opelousas Police. Office. ported in the 200 block of 22:09 911 call came tified upon arrival, they Arnaudville. Criminal Robert Arnard, 62, Chad Fontenot, 44, 2300 Eula. from the 100 block of Col- were escorted to Eunice damage to property, bench 100 block of Highway 31, block of Old Highway 190, 17:56 Lobby complaint lege. Police Department. warrant. Arrested by St. Arnaudville. Reckless Port Barre. Unauthorized in reference to theft. 22:18 Caller advised of 13:24 Suspicious person Landry Parish Sheriff’s operation of a motor vehi- use of a motor vehicle. 19:13 Loud music com- hearing a shot fired. Call reported in the area of Office. cle, hit and run. Arrested plaint in the 1300 block of came from the area of Vine West Dean and North 6th. Adam Christopher Lee by St. Landry Parish (See Arrests, Page 5) West Peach. and North St. Joseph. 17:19 Disturbance re- 21:01 Caller advised of 22:31 Caller in the 700 ported in the 100 block of several juveniles running block of Tate advised that College. around in people’s yards. a subject is possibly inside 17:21 Report of something Eunice Police arrests Call came from the Ida the burned down home. in the roadway near Dollar street area. May 16 General, East Laurel. The following are ar- Tennessee. Money war- Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Il- 22:27 Disturbance re- 00:06 Caller advised 18:18 Reckless driver rests by Eunice Police. rant. legal possession of a hand- ported in the 800 block of that he can hear yelling. reported coming into Eu- May 16 May 17 gun by a juvenile, carry- Tate. Call came from the area of nice from Basile. Angel Corina Jackson, Keith H. Vincent, 42, ing a firearm on school 22:38 Suspicious ve- 3rd and Oak. 19:31 Wreck reported in 26, 700 block of North 400 block of Cotton, Eu- property. hicle reported in the area 08:19 Report of sub- the parking lot of DC’s. 17th Avenue, Humboldt, nice. Bench warrant. of Charlie Tires on North jects taking things off of a 22:09 Caller in the 700 CC Duson. porch in the 600 block of block of East Vine advised 22:50 Disturbance re- College. that someone is trying to ported in the 600 block of 10:30 Caller in the 700 break into her residence. College. block of Tate advised that 22:18 Fight reported in 23:53 Report of suspi- someone cut the lock of a the 200 block of Goldman. cious subjects in the 700 shed. 22:25 Subject advised block of East Vine. 10:33 Wreck reported at that they were not fight- May 15 Sittig and East Ardoin, no ing, they were having a 00:02 Stalled vehicle at injuries. verbal argument. Riceland. 12:05 Caller advised 22:38 Suspicious subject 01:29 Unwanted subject that he saw a juvenile in reported in the 700 block in the 100 block of North a vehicle having sex. Call of East Vine. Mallet. came from near the area 22:55 Threatening a 02:17 Abandoned vehi- of Naquin’s. subject over social media cle left in the parking lot 12:12 Lobby complaint reported. Call came from at Super 1 Foods. in reference to harass- the 800 block of South 02:18 Eunice Fire De- ment. Beulah. partment en route to a 13:49 Noise complaint May 18 vehicle fire at Oak and in the 800 block of South 00:23 Harassment re- South Mallet. Beulah. ported in the 300 block of 05:51 Stolen bike re- 14:18 Caller in the 400 Cotton.
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Cyberscammers invade our lives Myra Everyone is at risk of being scammed and that the scammer had contacted sev- Miller now. eral other customers hoping to pull the The recent ransomware attack on Co- same scam. Lifestyles lonial Pipeline was a wakeup call for ev- Tom How did the cyberscammers breach eryone in America. the company’s computer? The owner may Ransomware is malicious software Purcell have clicked on malicious code in a fake that cyberscammers use to encrypt a email from his bank or some other insti- company’s or individual’s data and block tution he trusted. access to it until a hefty sum of money Or he may have made the mistake of is paid. creating an email password based on his Google the words “ransomware attack” telephone number, address or birth date Guidelines and you’ll see a sizable list of big com- — details a cyberscammer could easily panies and entire cities that have been guess. for youth completely shut down by increasingly so- accounts — and take me to the cleaners! The key takeaway from this scam is phisticated scammers. Here’s another recent cyberscammer that all of us are now under attack every physical activity But it isn’t just businesses and govern- attack that happened to an elderly fam- moment of every day. ment agencies that are at risk. ily member. Regrettably, we now need to be suspi- In the digital world we all live in, cy- She hired a paving company to resur- cious of every email, text and phone call Children have a seemingly endless berscammers are working overtime to face her driveway. We checked the com- we receive. supply of energy. Channeling that energy come up with ever-more-clever schemes pany out and it came highly recommend- We especially need to protect elderly into something positive can benefit kids’ to defraud us. ed by several customers. family members and friends who are far minds and bodies. As I was writing this column, my The paving company emailed her a too trusting in an untrustworthy era. The American Academy of Pediatrics email queue pinged. copy of the contract, asking her to com- There are steps everyone needs to take recommends various amounts of daily I opened Outlook and saw a special plete it, scan it and return it. The terms to stop cyberscammers. physical activity for children depending credit-card offer from my bank — except were simple: no payment until the job The federal Cybersecurity and Infra- on their ages and abilities. Adhering that it wasn’t from my bank. It was from was completed to her satisfaction. structure Security Agency offers basic to these recommendations is especially an internet address that had nothing to But the next day, “the paver” sent her cyber tips that we can begin today. important in the wake of what many do with my bank. another email request: CISA offers additional tips to protect public health officials fear has become “Click here to apply” is what the email “Please send a 50% deposit and kindly older Americans. an epidemic of childhood obesity in many urged me to do. I didn’t click it, of course, snap the check and send to my email.” Everyone is at risk of being scammed nations. For example, the United States- because this is a common tactic that I knew this was a scam right away. now — and everyone needs to know how based Centers for Disease Control and scammers use to gain access to your The telltale words were “kindly snap.” to fight back. Prevention reports that roughly 13.7 mil- computer. The term “kindly” is a word cyber- Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures lion children between the ages of two and By clicking the link, I would have scammers commonly use. The word of a 1970’s Childhood,” a humorous mem- 19 are presently obese. In Canada, the downloaded a malicious code onto my “snap” is awkward, and awkwardness is oir available at amazon.com, is a Pitts- Childhood Obesity Foundation reports computer that would have given cyber- another telltale sign of a scam email. burgh Tribune-Review humor columnist that childhood obesity rates have hov- scammers the ability to root around, hop- It turned out that the paving company and is nationally syndicated exclusively ered around 12% for years. ing to find login and password details to owner’s email account had been hacked by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments Routine physical activity can help chil- gain access to my banking or credit card to Tom at [email protected]. dren maintain healthy weights, and it also pays dividends for youngsters’ men- tal health. According to the American Psychological Association, children between the ages of six and -18 who exer cise regularly tend to have lower levels of depression, stress and psychological distress. Those findings, part of a 2019 study published in the journal Sports Medicine, reflect the ways exercise affects the mind. And the mental benefits don’t stop there, as the study also found that youngsters who are physically active also have higher levels of positive self-image, life satisfaction and psychological well- being. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, suggests the amount of physi- cal activity children need each month according to their age. The AAP recom- mends the following age-based guide- lines. — Infants: The AAP recommends infants get at least 30 minutes of tummy time and other interactive play through- out the day. — Toddlers: Toddlers can be tough to keep up with, and parents can channel that energy into something positive by ensuring their kids get at least three hours of physical activity every day. Free play outside and daily neighborhood walks are some examples of appropriate physical activities for children in this age group. — Preschoolers: Three-plus hours of physical activity, including one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise, is recom- mended for preschool-aged youngsters. Tumbling, throwing and catching are Why the failure to condemn Hamas? some of the activities recommended by the AAP. — Elementary school students: School- If you’re the sort of person who sees no given them refuge. I understand the pain aged children need at least 60 minutes difference between the Israeli military of loss, of severed roots, of wandering of physical activity on most days of the defending its citizens and Hamas terror- with no fixed destination. My own rootsweek. The AAP recommends giving chil- izing civilians, you might want to pass Christine sink deep into the soil of my ancestors, dren in this age group ample opportuni- on this column. Irish and Italian, French and Swedish. ties for free play but also notes that orga- This column is for the sort of person Flowers My identity is tied up in people who died who realizes that violence is horrible, centuries before I was even born. nized sports focused on fun can be great that killing civilians is horrific, that So I do not dismiss the pain of the Pal- outlets for kids in elementary school. politics is dirty and that the world is not estinian, the ones who seek a home and Parents can speak with their children’s designed for the peacemakers. This col- a peace they can bequeath their grand- pediatricians about appropriate muscle/ umn is also for those who will disagree children. bone strengthening activities, which the AAP recommends three days a week for on how we get to a point where warring and it’s directed at those who might even But I cannot ignore the Faustian bar- tribes can come to some middle ground differ on the role that the United States gain that some Palestinians and their kids in this age group. of safety and understanding. It is a col- should be playing as mediator. more vocal western supporters have — Middle school students: Students umn that recognizes the profound policy What it is not is a press release written made with the devil, a devil that rains in this age group need the same amount clashes between Netanyahu and Abbas, by Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib that rockets down on the heads of innocent Is- and types of exercise that elementa- focuses on the humanity of Palestinian raeli children. That is not a myth. That ry school students need. But the AAP children while ignoring that Israeli chil- is what is happening as you read these advises parents to guide children toward dren, who have a right not to have their words, in your safe corner of the world. physical activities that encourage social- THE EUNICE NEWS schools, homes and highways destroyed You can talk to me about Sabra and ization and to avoid having kids this age Published Thursday and Sunday by rockets. Shatilla, and other atrocities, and I will specialize in a single sport. “Serving the information and communica- I have many Jewish friends with fami- listen politely. You can talk to me about — Teenagers: Teenagers need an hour tion needs of our community by providing ly in Israel who’ve spent the last week on the arrogance of settlers, and I might or more of physical activity most days quality products at superior value while ful- the phone, on the internet, and on their even agree with you. You can talk to me of the week. Muscle/bone strengthen- filling our civic responsibility.’’ knees praying. I also have many Arab about Netanyahu’s hard line in the fer- ing activities should be included three LSSN 0885-8233 USPS 569-560 friends, some Muslim, some Christian, tile earth, and I would not reject it. You days per week. Activities that encourage who are horrified at this renewed - Inti can even talk to me about the fact that socialization and competition are benefi- Published Thursday and Sunday by The America has poured billions over the de- Eunice News Inc. at 465 Aymond, St., Eunice,fadah that threatens the welfare of their cial to teenagers’ development. La. 70535. own loved ones. Not one of those friends, cades into the Israeli army that is using Physical activity can benefit kids in regardless of how they pray, supports its weapons against Hamas, and in the myriad ways and should be a vital com- Darrell Guillory Hamas. 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Horace Greene It is with great sadness Eunice Players’ Theatre 51st season that the family of Horace Geeene announces his Season tickets that were pur- ing in his apartment for nearly a from the ceremony empty-handed passing on Thursday, May chased last year for the 51st season month. When the video hits the to her husband, Sidney, whose 13, 2021 at 10:21 a.m. at will be honored this year. If one internet, the surprises multiply in homosexuality will be no comfort his residence in Eunice. still needs a season ticket, they can this romantic comedy about magic, tonight. He was 67. be purchased at Beaucoup located at misunderstanding, and running The Visitors from Chicago are two A celebration of life will 114 S. 2nd St. in Eunice. out of milk. couples ending a disastrous vaca- be celebrated on Saturday, Tickets can also be purchased Evening performances at 7 p.m. tion they should not have shared. May 22, 2021 at 1 p.m. at with a debit or credit card by calling are June 10,11,12,15,16,18,19,22,23 Neil Simon at his most humane, the Golden Star Baptist 337-550-4727. Season Ticket price and 26. compassionate best. Church in Eunice with the is $30 and gives one admittance to Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.June 20 Opens in September. Rev. Matthew Alfred Jr. all three shows this season. Individ- officiating. ual show tickets will be on sale at a “California Suite” “A Tuna Christmas” Interment will be at the later date. A comedy by Neil Simon. Directed By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears Honey Bee Cemetery in Eunice, his sister, Elvira by Gabe Ortego and Bonnie Pitre and Ed Howard. Directed by Jody Eunice. A visitation will Domingue (Willie) of Eu- “Aboveboard” Kyzar L. Powell. be held Saturday, May 22, nice, five grandchildren, A romantic comedy by Peter Bloe- A humorous confection divided “A Tuna Christmas” is the sec- 2021 from noon until 1 and nine great-grandchil- del and Emily Kimball. Directed by into four parts: ond in a series of comedic plays p.m. at Golden Star Bap- dren. Sharon Blankenship, Amy Maricle, In Visitor from New York, Han- (preceded by “Greater Tuna” and tist Church in Eunice. He is preceded in death and Jeanne Eddins. Featuring nah, a magazine writer, is joined followed by “Red, White and Tuna” Horace enjoyed watch- by his parents Mark and Kristi Burleigh, April Miller, Ga- by her ex-husband, the question be- and “Tuna Does Vegas,” each set in ing the news on television, Annie Mae Greene, one brielle Reed, Nathaniel Clark and ing with whom should their daugh- the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, politics, watching West- sister, Charlotte Mae Gabe Ortego. ter spend the next six months? The the “third-smallest” town in the ern shows, and spending Greene, and two grand- When Nick’s food starts disap- banter flies fast and furious, but state. The plays are at once an af- time with his family and children, Zoie Ceaser and pearing from his apartment fridge, Hannah’s well-wrought artifice fectionate comment on small-town, friends. Tyren Roy. he immediately suspects his best crumbles as her fears take hold. southern life and attitudes but also He will be deeply missed Pall bearers will be friend Milo, a bumbling magician The Visitor from Philadelphia a withering satire of the same. The by all who knew and loved Brandon Randle, Fredrick who lives down the hall. But Milo is a wife who arrives at the suite, plays are notable in that two men him, especially his wife Richardson, Drake Skin- refuses to confess, so Nick installs catching her husband “en flagrante play the entire cast of over twenty Rose Mary Toussaint ner, Wilbert Washington, a camera to catch the culprit in delicto” with a drunken hooker. eccentric characters of multiple Greene of Eunice, his Tyree Pickney, Kwan the act - and finds an unlikely Visitors from London Academy genders and various ages. son, Sam Randle of Ville Fredrick, and Brendon trespasser has been secretly liv- Award nominee Diana returns Opens in November/December Platte, his daughter, Gwin Delafose. Randle of Lafayette, his Frank Brothers Fu- brothers, Mark Greene Jr. neral Home in Eunice is of Opelousas and Delbert in charge of all arrange- Greene Sr. (Isabella) of ments.
Christopher Deness Green, Jr., 26, 5300 Arrests block of Mirabeau Place, (Continued from Page 3) Keithville. Speeding, Arrested by Cankton possession of drug para- Police. phernalia, possession John Bradley Holsinger, of a firearm in the pres- 53, Homeless, Opelousas. ence of a CDS (2 counts), Entry or remaining after possession with intent being forbidden, obscen- to distribute Schedule I ity, open alcoholic con- CDS. Transactions involv- tainer, vagrancy, disturb- ing proceeds from drug ing the peace (2 counts), offenses. Arrested by simple assault, criminal Krotz Springs Police. trespass. Arrested by Shawn M. Thomas, 21, Opelousas Police. 200 block of Marcel Street, Raven Nicole Charles, Opelousas. Possession of a 29, 700 block of Melancon firearm in the presence Street, Opelousas. Bench of a CDS, possession of warrant, possession Schedule I CDS, posses- with intent to distribute sion of Schedule IV CDS. Schedule I CDS, posses- Arrested by Opelousas sion of drug parapherna- Police. lia, resisting an officer. May 19 Arrested by Opelousas Logan James Bertrand, Police. 23, 500 block of Rosewood Donovan K. Hudson, Lane, Basile. Bench war- 59, 1100 block of W. rant. Arrested by St. Vine Street, Opelousas. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Resisting an officer with Office. Rehearsal is underway for “Aboveboard” at the Eunice the directors, actors and crew rehearse up to six weeks force or violence, driving Russell James Moreau, Players’ Theatre. The scene is from Tuesday evening’s four nights a week, to stage a play. (Photo by Harlan on roadway laned for traf- 48, Homeless, Eunice. rehearsal for the play scheduled to open June 10. Gabe Kirgan) fic, careless operation of Simple burglary (3 Ortego, president of Eunice Players’ Theatre, estimates a motor vehicle, signal counts), theft, tampering lamps required. Arrested with monitoring systems. by St. Landry Parish Arrested by Eunice Police. Sheriff’s Office. Broc John Trahan, 39, Bryan A. Daniels, 28, 900 block of North 3rd 2200 block of Jake Drive, Street, Eunice. Hold for Opelousas. DWI 1st Acadia Parish. Arrested offense, failure to drive by St. Landry Parish on right side of road. Sheriff’s Office. Arrested by Louisiana Marcus Paul Lejeune, State Police. Jr., 19, 500 block of North May 18 2nd Street, Eunice. Bench Christopher Lacroix, warrant. Arrested by St. 36, 100 block of Freedom Landry Parish Sheriff’s Road, Scott. Possession Office. of drug paraphernalia, Christopher Lee possession of Schedule Higginbotham, 38, 600 II CDS, possession block of Ida Street, Eunice. of Schedule III CDS. Possession of Schedule I Arrested by Opelousas CDS, possession of drug Police. paraphernalia, violation Michelle Marie Morgan, of uniform CDS law, drug 39, 200 block of Saizan free zone. Arrested by Avenue, Port Barre. Hit Eunice Police. and run, bench warrant. Jordan Terrell Bob, 32, Arrested by Louisiana 1500 block of Iris Drive, State Police. Opelousas. Drug court James Simion, 24, 300 violation. Arrested by St. block of Wood Duck Drive, Landry Parish Sheriff’s Lafayette. Possession of a Office. firearm in the presence Gregory Harris, 47, of a CDS, possession of 100 block of 18th Street, A wall behind the stage at the Eunice Players’ Theatre is full of notes from previous productions. Schedule I CDS. Arrested Lafayette. Bench warrant. by Opelousas Police. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. the theater. We redid the ing to like it though. It is “A Tuna Christmas” in dressing room to make it really nice,” he said. November-December. Theater more comfortable. Bas- The theater, which “We decided that we are (Continued from Page 1) cially, we just took our seats about 100 people, doing all comedies this lapsed and they had to time with it. We are all will be operated at 75% year. It is going to be pure rebuild the roof. It was a volunteers so we worked of its seating capacity and escapism this year for Suscribe at bad storm,” he said. in between work and fam- as restrictions are eased people getting back into The COVID break pre- ily,” Ortego said. will be returned to 100% the theater. Nobody wants eunicetoday.com sented an opportunity “The theater is going to capacity. to go and see anything too give the interior a facelift. look a little different when The next two produc- heavy. We want people to or call 337-457-3061 “We took our time and the people come back in tions are “California come and laugh and have we painted the inside of June. I think they are go- Suite” in September and a good time,” he said.
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6A Thursday, May 20, 2021 Accent The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Students of the Month at Glendale The Petals of Mercy
The Petals of Mercy, a Theresian Commu- Weaver “ Having A Mary Heart in A Martha nity in Eunice, recently offered a morning World.” The two-hour program took place reflection for women. The pre-Mother’s Day at the Jeanmard Hall with over 80 women Students of the Month for May were hon- Brantley Lafleur, Katlynn Klumpp, Gavin event was based upon the book by Joanna participating. ored at Glendale Elementary. In front, from Alfred, Brianna Lopez and Robert Vidrine. left, are Zylee McQuirter, Rylan Guidry, Not pictured are Brionna Hudson, Clayton Alyssa Dietrich, Kathryn Klumpp, Kamrie Langley, Lucas Collins and Asher Aymond. Weaver and Peyton Simon. In back, from (Submitted photo) left, are Jakobien Thomas, William Carron, Students of the Week at Glendale
The Petals of Mercy, a Theresian Commu- fering of over $1,100 for the New Life Preg- nity here in Eunice, recently offered a morn- nancy Center was collected at the door. ing reflection for women. The pre-Mother’s Petals of Mercy members present were, Day event was based upon the book by Jo- in front from left, Lynn Pavich, Angie Bel- anna Weaver “ Having A Mary Heart in A four and Paula Guillory. In back, from left, Martha World”. The two-hour program took are Celeste Gomez, April DeRouen, Mar- Glendale Elementary recognized its Stu- are Kohl Rhines, Ryan Daigle, Corandus place at the Jeanmard Hall with over 80 tina Courville, Stephanie Guillory, Laurie dents of the Week for May 3-7. In front, from Batiste, Troyce Jackson, Katlyn Klumpp, women participating. Theresians from Lake Latiolais, Donna Rozas and Debra Manuel. left, are Syrenity Swire, Jevin Laday, Ste- Elye Jackson and Aubree Monroe. Not pic- Charles, Jennings, Breaux Bridge and La- (Submitted photos) ven Pete, Kimberlee Fuselier, Caiden Ba- tured are Gracelyn Warren, Kaiden Brewer fayette were also in attendance. A love of- tiste and Za’Ryia Taylor. In back, from left, and Kayden Langley. (Submitted photo) Blossom Club recognizes Arbor Day
Students of the Week for May 10-14 were left, are Talan Ceasar, Kerryana Richard, honored at Glendale Elementary. In front, Kailey Fruge, Kaiden Thomas, Jayla Ken- The Bulb and Blossom Club recently part- are Celeste Gomez, April DeRouen, Lynn from left, are Alyssa Doucet, Raylon Wil- nedy, Jeremoni Semien and Sage Marcan- nered with the City of Eunice in the planting Pavich, Barbara Wells, Ching Wasmuth, liams, Kamden Lejeune, Malaya Hudson, tel. Not pictured is Ava Vallaire. (Submitted of a maple tree in observance of National Dean Deshotel and Regina Hickman. (Sub- Kingston Jacobs, Emmaline O’Reilly, Bryan photo) Arbor Day on April 30. The new tree was mitted photo) Ramirez and Alayah Douget. In back, from placed near the Splash Pad area. From left, Annual Academic Pep Rally at St. Edmund High School
Most Improved students at St. Edmund High were honored St. Edmund High Student Council officers received gifts during a recent Academic Pep Rally. They, are, from left, during an Academic Pep Rally. From left, are Savannah Wesley Lafleur, sophomore; Caroline Trahan, freshman; DeVillier, president; Mary Beth LaFleur, secretary; and Savannah DeVillier received a prize during the annual Aca- Rylie Johnson, junioir; and Dominic Prudhomme, senior. Dylan Miller, treasurer. Not pictured is Henry Brown, vice demic Pep Rally. DeVillier is St. Edmund High Student of (Submitted photos) president. the Year. Keep informed on what’s going on in YOUR city! The EuniceNews SUBSCRIBE NOW!! - SUBSCRIPTION RATES - Why Wait? Digital access only – e-Edition & Website access...1 Year $42 (EXCLUDES HOME DELIVERY OF PRINT EDITION) Full access - Home Delivery, e-Edition & Log-on to eunicetoday.com for the latest in local news, Website access...1 Year $63 as it happens, view listings for local advertisers, Full access - Mail Delivery, e-Edition & and stay up-to-date with local sales and specials. Website access...1 Year $78.75 465AymondStreetEunice,LA70535•337-457-3061•www.eunicetoday.com *Includes applicable sales tax
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By Tom Dodge open the playoffs before Sports Editor falling to No. 10 Lake Ar- St. Landry Parish was thur, 12-10. well represented this soft- In Division IV, No. 11 ball season as six teams St. Edmund (15-8) was made the LHSAA play- pushed out by No. 6 Cedar offs. Creek as the Lady Jays In Class 4-A, No. 7 Eu- fell 9-2. nice rolled to an 18-0 win No. 8 Opelousas Catho- over No. 26 Eleanor Mc- lic earned a 7-2 first round Main to open the playoffs win over No. 9 Ouachita before falling 21-9 to No. Christian before the Lady 10 Belle Chasse. Vikings lost 11-1 to top- The Lady Cats earned seed Calvary Baptist. a co-district title and fin- Beau Chene pitcher ished the season with a Mallory Pitre was named 22-6 overall record, the the parish MVP, while best since 2005 when Lady Gators head coach EHS went 24-8 and ad- Thad Dickey earned vanced to the state quar- Coach of the Year honors. terfinals. St. Edmund’s Karleigh No. 2 Beau Chene fin- Soileau and Caroline Vi- ished as Class 4-A state enne joined Pitre as first runners-up. team pitchers. The Lady Gators The first team also in- opened the playoffs with luded Beau Chene catcher wins over No. 13 Landry Gracie Bellard and West- Walker (22-0), No. 15 minster Christian Acad- Pearl River (4-2) and emy’s Samantha Turnage Belle Chasse (3-1). at first base. Beau Chene earned a St. Ed’s Kennedy Ar- 8-0 win over No. 3 Tioga doin was first team at- sec in the semifinals before ond base, while Kirsten falling 147-7 to No. 1 Lalonde from Beau Chene North DeSoto in the title was first team at third game. base. No. 28 Opelousas High Opelousas Catholic’s fell 10-0 in the opening Blair Gerald was first round to No. 5 North Ver- team shortstop. milion. First team outfielders In Class 2-A, No. 7 Port included St. Ed’s Anna Barre cruised to a 15-0 win over No. 26 Vinton to See Parish on Page 8A Karleigh Soileau: First Team pitcher Caroline Vienne: First Team pitcher
Kennedy Ardoin: First team second base Anna Chapman: First team outfielder Mary Beth Lafleur: First team utility player SENIOR SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT
Allie Lantz – St. Edmund tennis Dylan Guillory – Eunice High baseball
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from St. Edmund were selected as second team Parish outfielders. From Page 7A OC’s Zoe Sloan amd Grace Chelette from Port Chapman, Malani Fran- Barre were also second cis from Port Barre, Beau team outfielders. Chene’s Linsey Manuel St. Ed’s Anna Belle and Rylee Labruyere Fontenot and Jenna from OC. Smith join Gabby Mitch- St. Edmund’s Mary ell and Alexis Ortego as Beth Lafleur was namedsecond team utility play- ffirst team utility playerers. along with WCA’s - MadBrooklyn Gerald from die Winston and BlaklynOC and Port Barre’s Re- Romero. beka Stelly were also Beau Chene’s Kaitlyn second team utility selec- Dickery and Samantha tions. Daniels were also select- Eunice’s Olivia ed as first team utilityThibodeaux was named along with Macey Marc- to the honorable mention antel from OC. list along with Madison Second team pitchers Comeau and Harlie Guil- were OC’s Ashley Littlelory from St. Edmund. and Blair Young from WCA’s Kamryn Bras- Port Barre. seaux and Racelynn Eunice High’s Mckenzie Ledoux, McKenna De- Guillory was named sec- nofrio amd Kaydence ond team catcher. Faul from OC joined Port The rest of the second Barre’s Addison Martinez team infield included Port amd Hannah Speyrer on Barre’s Kennedi Aymond the list. and Emma Crow, Olivia Beau Chene’s Addyson Lormand from OC and Arnaud join McKenzie WCA’s Blair Willis. Freeman and Chloe Du- Eunice High’s Sophie pre to complete the honor- Vidrine and Alice Brownable mention list. Sophie Vidrine: Second Team outfielder Alice Brown: Second Team outfielder
McKenzie Guillory: Second Team catcher Alexis Ortego: Second team ultility Anna Belle Fontenot: Second team ultility
Jenna Smith: Second team ultility Gabby Mitchell: Second team ultility Madison Comeau: Honorable Mention
NCAA Softball Baton Rouge Regional Friday G1: 3 p.m. – McNeese State vs. Louisiana State G2: 5:30 p.m. – George Washington vs. Louisiana Saturday G3: 2 p.m. – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 G4: 4:30 p.m. – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2 G5: 7 p.m. – Winner Game 4 vs. Loser Game 3 Sunday G6: 1 p.m. – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 5 G7: 3:30 p.m. – (if necessary) Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 6 NJCAA Region 23 Softball Tournament Held at LSU Eunice Game 1: (4) Copiah-Lincoln 4, (3) Itawamba 3 (8 inn.) Game 2: (1) Jones 5, (6) Northwest Mississippi 0 Game 3: (5) Gulf Coast 7, (2) LSU Eunice 6 (10 inn.) Game 4: Northwest 12, LSU Eunice 6 (LSU Eunice eliminated) Game 5: Jones 2, Itawamba 1, 9 inn. (Itawamba eliminated) Game 6: Copiah-Lincoln 8, Gulf Coast 1 Game 7: Gulf Coast 10, Northwest 8 (Northwest eliminated) Game 8: Jones 7, Copiah-Lincoln 5 Game 9: Gulf Coast 7, Copiah-Lincoln 3 Region 23 championship Jones 9, Miss. Gulf Coast 3 Olivia Thibodeaux: Honorable Mention Harlie Guillory: Honorable Mention Why Wait?
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All proceeds from held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, child is in foster care. school in Sunset Bingo games goes back to May 25 at St. Augustine Homeless or unem- École St. Landry, a the community. Catholic Church in Basile. ployed must show a letter public charter school will There will be a New All are welcome with of support and income doc- launch in August for the game offered. a special invitation to umentation from support 2021-2022 school year The VFW Hall doors prayer groups from all source ( if applicable). with capacity for 48 kin- open at 4 p.m. area churches. dergarten students and ABC annual Golf 48 first grade St. Landry Pre-k registration at Parish students. Clovis Crawfish Tourney set June 5 To learn more about books on sale Highland Elementary The Acadian Baptist École St. Landry, go to The City of Eunice is Pre-k registration is Center will host its 8th ecolestlandry.org. selling Clovis Crawfish still on-going at Highland annual Golf Tournament books by Mary Alice Fon- Elementary. Registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. tenot as a fundraiser for packets are available to June 5 at the Farm d’Allie Jesus to Mankind the city’s 125th anniver- pick up at Highland El- Golf Club on 1235 Beau Prayer meeting set sary. ementary’s campus. Bassin Rd., in Carencro. The public is invited to Anyone wishing to buy a A student must be 4 The sponsor informa- book is asked to call 337- years of age by Sept. 30, tion is as follows: The four a Prayer Group Meeting Our Lady of Eunice will soon be moved into an oratory on (Jesus To Mankind) every 457-7389, extension 1, or the grounds of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. otherwise student must man scramble is $400 per 337-305-3672. apply to attend Head team, $100 per hole/sign Thursday from 3 until 5 Start. promoting your business, p.m. at the Cajun Camp- On Saturday morning, The following docu- $1000/2 teams & 2 signs/ ground, located on Hwy. VA van trips volunteers were working ments are required: $2500/ 4x8 Clubhouse 190 east. are available again Oratory on the building on the Child’s birth certificate sign & 2 teams, $500/1 For more information, The Veterans Adminis- (Continued from Page 1) grounds of the church. Child’s updated shot re- team & 1 sign. call 336-566-3843. tration (VA) has started Thomas More at noon. The projected finishedcord For more information, making van trips to the Bishop Deshotel will bless date is sometime in Au- Mother’s Date of Birth call Beaver Pierrotti at Help programs facilities, Tuesdays and ID of person registering 337-466-6489. Thursdays. the oratory of Our Lady gust. ongoing of Eunice at this time. Those men working in- child Riders are asked to meet Following Mass and the cluded Paul Siebert, Larry Proof of residency (Elec- at First Baptist at the Eunice City Hall Siebert, Greg Smith, Bob tric or Gas bill showing Daily rosary in May Two programs are on- parking lot. Blessing, the parish will Throughout May, Court Savant, Brent Bergeron, parent’s name and ad- going at the First Baptist For more information, celebrate with a picnic Eunice 208, Catholic and Erik Siebert. dress) Church of Eunice Fellow- call 305-1801 or 396-6392. lunch. Daughters of the Ameri- Our Lady of Eunice was Child’s insurance card ship Hall. Thereafter, the ora- cas, will be praying a dai- part of Eunice’s 125th Proof of Income: bring Grief Share meets on tory will be open for any- ly rosary at 5:30 p.m. anniversary parade held one of the following: Sundays through May 30 Vet organizations one wishing to come in The public is invited to back in September of Two consecutive check from 4 to 6 p.m. with new seek members and spend some time in join in the rosary garden 2019. stubs for each working material every week. The three veterans or- prayer. in front of St. Anthony Single and Parenting ganizations in Eunice are meets on Wednesdays looking for new members. tee,” Garofalo said in a not be ready for a struc- for children moving into from 4 to 6 p.m. through American Legion Post Kindergarten statement on Tuesday. “I tured day in kindergar- Louisiana from states May 19 also with new ma- 129, VFW Post 8971 and have no problem with his ten. The bill was amended that do not mandate kin- terial each session. the DAV chapter are wel- (Continued from Page 1) exercising his authority, in a Senate committee to dergarten. Activities for children of coming new members. but I will not sacrifice allowmy kindergarten home “I fundamentally object all ages is available. For more information brain development hap- For more information, about joining, call Don Re- pens between birth and principles in doing what I schooling as long as the to the notion of kinder- know is right. My legisla- child is enrolled in a garten being mandatory,” contact Kim Loewer at ber, commander of VFW age 5,” said bill author 337-580-3280 or First Post 8971 at 337-580- Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton tion is about protecting home-schooling program said Owen. “It is an in- our children.” or a nonpublic school by fringement upon parental Baptist Church of Eunice 5444; The American Le- Rouge. 337-457-2361. gion Post 129 Commander Rep. Mark Wright, The kindergarten bill age 5. rights. Whatever we are could keep advancing be- If children were to at- doing may not be working David Crader at 337-580- R - Covington, presided 4052; and Commander over the committee hear- cause the Legislature has tend a home-schooling now, but I am never going VFW bingo lots of money to spend this program for kindergarten, to willingly surrender the Kenneth Manuel at DAV ing because Speaker Thursday & Sundays at 337-305-1801. of the House Rep. Clay year. Louisiana is receiv- they would be required to rights of parents.” The VFW Post 8971 will Schexnayder, R- Gonza- ing substantial federal take a readiness test to Owen said he wants the les, asked House Commit- COVID-19 relief funds, attend a public school for entire Louisiana House to tee Chairman Rep. Ray and the Revenue Estimat- first grade. debate the bill and added “The ongoing rain like Garofalo, R - Chalmette, ing Conference projected “Our kids can’t read. We that he will object to the Weather it has been doing is just to step aside as chairman Tuesday that the state are only at a 50% literacy bill on the floor. killing us,” he said. for the remainder of the will have over $300 mil- rate for grades K through Sen. Fields stated that (Continued from Page 1) But he added, “We are legislative session. lion to spend next year 3rd,” said Sarah Vanderg- for every dollar the state he said. very lucky compared to The Louisiana Legisla- than previously expected. riff, legal and policy direc- spends on education, there As of Wednesday, one others.” tive Black Caucus asked Any child younger than tor of the Louisiana Asso- is a 7% return. He also road, White Oak Road in Flooding has been re- the speaker to remove 5 may enter kindergarten ciation of Public Charter stated that 18 states and the Plaisance and Grand ported in Lake Charles, Rep. Garofalo in April if evaluated and identified Schools. “This is a strong the District of Columbia Prairie area, is closed, he Lafayette and Baton after his proposed legisla- as gifted by the Louisiana message the state is try- mandate kindergarten. said. The road is flooded Rouge. tion to ban the teaching of Department of Education. ing to send that early “This is a bill that from Bayou Carron, he The Advocate reported critical race theory came Previous opposition learning is important.” makes sense,” he said. said. 6.37 inches or rain fell out. came from lawmakers Rep. Charles Owen, R- The bill passed the full Bellard said an apart- at the Lafayette airport “It is the Speaker’s pre- like Sen. 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AT THE OR “BID ON GREASE TRAP SLUDGE, 05/27/2021” PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUI- ln accordance with La. R.S. 41:1211 et seq., sealed bids will be received by SIANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 23RD DAY OF JUNE, 2021, THE FOLLOWING the St. Landry Parish School Board, 1013 E. Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA RS 38:2212, VENDORS MAY SUBMIT DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: 70571, until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, for a three (3) year lease, begin- THEIR BID ELECTRONICALLY AT www.centralbidding.com. SPECIFICA- ning on June 1, 2021 and ending on May 31, 2024, for the purposes of leasing TIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. VENDORS SUBMITTING THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS a piece of school board property, located in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, which BIDS ELECTRONICALLY ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE SAME DOCU- FOLLOWS: property is more particularly described as follows: MENTS AS VENDORS SUBMITTING THROUGH THE MAIL OR BY HAND DE- • Approximately one (1”) acre, more or less, located at 308 West Mar- LIVERY. THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF GROUND, SITUATED IN SECTION 49, TOWNSHIP tin Luther King Drive, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570, St. Landry Parish, 6 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER Louisiana. BIDS SHALL BE AWARDED ON QUALITY AND PRICE AND THE BOARD WILL WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI- NOT NECESSARILY AWARD ON THE LOWEST PRICE ON ANY ITEM. THE LEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO The bid documents for this bid may be obtained from the St. Landry Parish BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO BELONGING AND ALL APPURTENANCES THEREOF, BEING KNOWN AND School Board, 1013 E. Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana 70571. As per the bid WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY. DESIGNATED AS TRACT FIVE (5) ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY PRE- documents, the property can only be used for the purpose of housing ambulances. PARED BY JOSEPH H. LANCLOS, ATTACHED TO THAT ACT RECORDED UN- The successful bidder will be required to sign the cooperative endeavor agreement SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM VERONICA NARCISSE OR HEL- DER ENTRY NO. 754629 AND MADE PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE, AND included within the bid package, as well as, comply with all obligations set forth in EN ROBINSON IN THE CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT. BEING DESCRIBED WITH REFERENCE THERETO AS HAVING A FRONTAGE the cooperative endeavor agreement. ON PARISH ROAD 3-75-I (NOW KNOWN AS LUCIEN RICHARD ROAD) AND As required by La. R.S. 17:87.8, all bids submitted must be accompanied by ______HAVING SUCH DIMENSIONS, BOUNDARIES AND MEASUREMENTS AS ARE a payment equal in sum to the first year’s rent or lease amount. The payment must PATRICK JENKINS, SUPERINTENDENT MORE FULLY SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF SURVEY. be in the form of either a cash payment, certified check, cashier’s check, teller’s ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD check, or an official check issued by a bank. PROPERTY ADDRESS IS BELIEVED TO BE: 356 LUCIEN RICHARD ROAD, Prior to signing any lease, the successful bidder will be required to furnish (PUBLISH: MAY 13 & 20, 2021) 2T ARNAUDVILLE, LA 70512 the certificates of insurance and copies of insurance policies as specified in the bid documents and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: The bid will be awarded in accordance with La. R.S. 17:87.8. The School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities PUBLIC NOTICE CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM in the bid requirements. The minimum lease amount, that will be accepted by the OF SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVENTEEN AND 61/100 ($62,017.61) DOLLARS, School Board, is $1,000.00 per month. NOTICE OF PERMIT TO SELL TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF FOUR AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (4.125%) PER CENT, THEREON FROM JANU- /s/ Patrick D. Jenkins, Superintendent 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis VIN # 2MELM74W7VX674761 is stored at 530 N ARY 1, 2020, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF $1,900.00 , AS WELL AS ALL OTHER St. Landry Parish School Board 2nd St, Eunice, LA, 70535. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed COSTS OF THIS SUIT. by the owner by 6/4/2021 a Permit to Sell may be obtained. (PUBLISH: MAY 6, 13 & 20, 2021) 3T ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 (PUBLISH: MAY 16 & 20, 2021) 2T P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF PUBLIC NOTICE ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF BID (PUBLISH: MAY 20 & JUNE 20, 2021) 2T SHERIFF’S SALE THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, PATRICK JENKINS, SUPERIN- TENDENT, 1013 E. CRESWELL LANE, P O BOX 310, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY 70571-0310, WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021, VS PUBLIC NOTICE @ 9:00 A.M. FOR THE FOLLOWING : “MILK & MILK PRODUCTS”; “BREAD & BAKERY PRODUCTS”; “PAPER & CLEANING PRODUCTS”; “SMALL EQUIP- JAKE DANIEL MECHE Anyone having any knowledge of the whereabouts of Charles, Mullendor, Jr. or MENT”; “PEST CONTROL”; & “GREASE TRAP SLUDGE”, AT WHICH TIME any of his heirs or relatives, please contact Brett M. Garcille, Attorney at Law, at THEY WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD. NO. 21-C-1109-B, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT (337) 457-7378 or 142 N. 2nd Street, Eunice, Louisiana 70535. ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA BIDS SHALL BE SEALED AND PLAINLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE INDI- (PUBLISH: MAY 20, 2021) 1T 12 Thursday, May 20, 2021 The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com oror rrideide withwith aanyonenyone whowho ddoes.oes. This message brought to you by these concerned businesses: JOHNNY LYONS St. Landry ELECTRIC, INC. 212 Eastpark Drive Recycling (next to Bourque Signs) 457-1336 865 Sittig Rd. 337-457-1092 457-8984 450 N. CC Duson Eunice Eunice www.nhfe.com H. Brown St. Landry Parish Machine Shop, Inc. Sheriff’s Department Wenner's Flooring 24 HOUR SERVICE Can’t Find a Part...Let Us Make It Dale Soileau - Owner Visit Our Website At www.hbrown.com 457-8132 457-8131 Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz :/DXUHO$YH6WH' • 457-7727 Machine Shop Cranes & Eunice Substation 120 N. 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