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125TH YEAR, NO. 46 RAYNE, LA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES $1.00 COPY Laura approaches Louisiana; Marco in rearview mirror With the pelican state in coast this week. the system weakened quickly a category two hurricane late coastal residents evacuated, it’s cross hairs, not one, but As residents of Louisiana, into a tropical storm Monday Wednesday or early Thurs- in turn, causing many delays two hurricane systems were Texas and Mississippi braced evening as it encountered the day. on highways and evacuation the main focus of the gulf for Hurricane Marco Monday, Louisiana southern shore. No The earliest impacts from routes. signifi cant weather problems Laura was expected to begin As of press time, all of were reported in the Acadiana by mid-day Wednesday in- Cameron Parish was under region Monday or Tuesday. cluding stronger winds inland a mandatory evacuation or- But in the meantime, and rising water levels (7-11 der due to the expected tidal preparations were also being feet) along coastal parishes surge. It was expected to in- made for Hurricane Laura, a up to 30 miles inland. clude other coastal parishes, lady on a mission, as the gulf Due to current warm tem- as well. coast prepared for two hurri- peratures of the Gulf of Mex- Up to a foot of rain is pos- canes within 48 hours. ico, Laura was also given a sible, which will cause fl ash As Laura rolled through high probability of increasing fl ooding -- residents are urged the Caribbean, she wrecked to a category 3 storm at land- to observe extreme caution. havoc and destruction claim- fall with sustained winds over “Our street crews and oth- ing numerous deaths. At least 100 mph as noted by the Na- er departments have cleared a foot of rainfall fell in some tional Hurricane Center. debris along city streets and areas and as many islands Everyone was urged to other precautions have been was inundated with major make preparations and to taken,” stated Mayor Charles fl ooding and uncountable evacuate low-lying areas for a “Chuck” Robichaux on Tues- rescues. category three hurricane due day as the city of Rayne was Laura, a large weather sys- to the typical hurricane fore- battening down the hatches tem, was expected to make cast errors, especially when it for Laura. Hurricanes Marco and Laura during satellite imaging early in landfall on the gulf coast in comes to wind speed and tidal “We urge everyone to take the week as the gulf coast prepared for both hurricanes within southwest Louisiana near surges. a 48-hour time frame. the southeast Texas coast as Due to the warnings, many See LAURA, Page 3A Region 4 health units offering back-to-school immunizations As children in Acadi- zations have declined • If the child or par- ana prepare for their re- under the unprecedent- ent/guardian become turn to school and day- ed challenges of the ill prior to their ap- care, the Region 4 Offi ce COVID-19 pandemic. pointment or has a of Public Health is host- It is important to keep close contact exposure ing back-to-school im- routine vaccinations up to COVID-19, please munization events at to date as vaccinations call ahead to cancel the parish health units and protect from many oth- appointment. It will be clinics. er preventable diseases rescheduled. No ill indi- Vaccinations will be and decrease the risk viduals will be allowed available following state for additional disease into the PHU. eligibility guidelines for outbreaks. Routine • Adults and children VFC-eligible, Medicaid vaccinations keep kids over 2 years of age must and underinsured indi- healthy and in school wear masks upon en- viduals. while protecting more try to the parish health The parish health vulnerable children and unit. units will be following family members from • Parents / guard- social distancing guide- becoming sick. ians should bring only lines and scheduling To protect patients’ the child scheduled for appointments for these health and safety: vaccinations to the ap- back-to-school events. • Appointments are pointment. Vaccines will be avail- required. Please call For more informa- able over a two-week your PHU in advance tion or to schedule an period, from 8 a.m. to to schedule. Walk-ins appointment, call the BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS OFFERED - The Rayne Health Unit, locat- 3:30 p.m. daily ending are discouraged due to Acadia Parish Health ed near the Frog Festival Pavilion and Rayne Civic Center on Festival Drive, is on September 4. social distancing guide- Unit at (337) 788- part of the Region 4 Office of Public Health hosting back-to-school immunizations. Routine immuni- lines. 7507. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) Rayne Chamber to host ‘Farm to Table’ raffl e in observance of Ag Month Angus calf is raffl e top prize BY LISA SOILEAUX cessing plant of the winner’s choice Managing Editor within a 20-mile radius. Winner need not be present to RAYNE - Get ready for a “Farm win. Tickets are $10 each. to Table” raffl e to be hosted by the See any Chamber board member Rayne Chamber of Commerce and or stop by the Rayne Chamber of Agriculture in conjunction with the Commerce offi ce to make a purchase. observance of Agriculture Month held Drawing will be held at the Depot every September. Square on Saturday, Nov. 28, during RAYNE CHAMBER RAFFLE BEGINS - Stacy Ancelet of Ancelet Cattle Company, The Rayne Chamber of Commerce the Holiday Farmer’s Market to be left, donates a grass-fed Angus cross calf steer as the prize to be awarded to a lucky will be raffl ing 300-400 pounds of held in conjunction with Shop Small winner of the ongoing Rayne Chamber raffle now being held by the Rayne Chamber grass-fed Angus cross calf steer Business Saturday of Black Friday of Commerce in observance of Agriculture Month. Accepting the donation and dis- during this special event. weekend. playing the raffle tickets is Chamber President Jeremy Lavergne, right. Tickets are Also included for the winner is This raffl e is being made possible only $10 each and are available from any Chamber board member or at the Rayne $200 to be used for meat processing. by Stacey Ancelet of Ancelet Cattle Chamber of Commerce office. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) The steer will be delivered to the pro- Company.

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St. Joseph Cemetery Timberlake; step un- #2, Rayne. cle, Kevin Patrick; and Obituaries Rev. Benjamin numerous cousins and achieving the rank of ters, Emma Claire Fre- Pitre, Parochial Vicar extended family mem- Major. maux Rees of Pensacola of St. Joseph Catholic bers. An astute business- Florida and Dr. Nicole Church in Rayne, was He will always be man, Bill’s business Fremaux Keehn and the Celebrant of the loved and never forgot- holdings were diverse husband Dr. Gordon Funeral Mass and con- ten. and included the well- Keehn of Dallas, Texas, ducted the funeral ser- He was preceded in known Norris Marine. and Dr. George C Rees vices. death by his mater- Prior to retirement, of Pensacola, Florida. Survivors include nal grandfather, Keith he was employed at He is also survived his father, Kevin James Starrett. Broussard Brothers in by his grandchildren, Leger and spouse Su- Pallbearers were his Abbeville. Wilton J. “Wil” Norris IV san Deshotels Leger cousins, Blake Cary Bill was an avid golf- and wife Tilda of Moun- of Rayne; mother, Jill and Jacob Menard, and er, tennis player, fi sh- tain, Arlansas, Lauren Mitchell Starrett Leger of Rayne; friends Tyler Boril, Clay erman, hunter, wood J. Norris Morgan and James Leger half brother, Cole Boril and Mikeal Dart- worker and family man. husband Braden of Leger of Rayne; step ez. While stationed at NAS Japan, Charles Dodge RAYNE - It is with brother, Hunter Mill- A Rosary was prayed Pensacola, he caught Rees of Shreveport, great sadness and er and spouse Emily Sunday, Aug. 23, at 6 the fi rst billfi sh on Madeline A. Rees of New heavy hearts that we of Lafayette; his fi an- p.m. in Gossen Funeral Wilton Joseph “Bill” The Miracle Mile and Orleans, Cameron B. mourn the loss of our cé, Lindsey Brignac of Home in Rayne. Norris Jr. 30 subsequent bill- Keehn of Dallas, Caro- beloved son, Mitch- Lake Charles; paternal The family requested fi sh that season on his line C. Keehn of Dallas, ell James Leger, 31, grandparents, Margie visitation be observed ABBEVILLE - Wilton boat, “The Billfi sher”. Camille L. Fremaux of who died Wednesday, and William Leger of in Gossen Funeral Joseph “Bill” Norris Jr., A true sportsman, Bill Baton Rouge, Charles Aug. 19, 2020, at his Rayne; maternal grand- Home in Rayne, on born in Rayne in 1935, never missed a hunt- L. Fremaux of Baton residence in Rayne. mother, Linda Patrick Sunday, Aug. 23, from a resident of Abbeville, ing season at his camp Rouge; and his very Mitchell loved hunting and spouse Gaylen 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on died at LHC LTAC in on Pecan Island, where beloved great-grand- with his dad, running Patrick of Wheelers- Monday, Aug. 24, from Lafayette, on Thursday, he often entertained child, Audrey Morgan a crane, fi shing and burg, Ohio; step grand- 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2020. After 85 friends, family, and of Japan. Nieces and trucks. mother, Grace Desho- Friends may view the years of a memorable taught his grandchil- nephews are Lisa Nor- Funeral services tels of Crowley; fi ve obituary and guestbook life, quoting his friend, dren and many of the ris Gammons of Crow- were held Monday, aunts, Arleen LeBlanc online at www.gossen- “he came in for his fi nal young hunters his ex- ley, Angie Norris Barcia Aug. 24, at a 2 p.m. and spouse Nolan, Deb- funeralhome.net. landing.” pert duck calling skills. of Baton Rouge, Deb- Mass of Christian Buri- bie Menard and spouse Arrangements were A private graveside Bill always said he ra Norris Roy of Baton al at St. Joseph Cath- Ricky, Susan Leger, entrusted to Gossen inurnment will be con- had been given more Rouge, Jaime Gardiner olic Church in Rayne. Lisa Leger and spouse Funeral Home, Inc. of ducted by Fr. Benjamin opportunities in life Henderson of Crowley, Interment was in the Kelly Dore, and Sherry Rayne, LA, 334-3141. Pitre, Parochial Vicar than most people could Todd Gardiner and wife of St. Joseph Catholic ever imagine. He was Shawne of Crowley, Ti- Church in Rayne. Due always incredibly grate- sha Gardiner Collado Suspect in murders in two to Covid-19 precau- ful for his full life and and husband Mike of tions, a memorial ser- all of his many oppor- Lafayette, Jody Gardin- vice will be scheduled tunities. er Hammes and hus- to celebrate Bill’s life at Above all, he was band Terry of Lafay- parishes now out on bond a later date. an adoring and loving ette, Jarrod Gardiner From Staff Reports and charged with sec- of Jennings, was shot Bill graduated from and wife Kecia of Mire, husband to Emma, and ond-degree murder. multiple times in the along with his beloved St. Joseph Elementary incredible father to his A man accused of His bond was set at early morning hours of hunting dog, Max, and School and Rayne High son and stepchildren. two killings in two par- $750,000. Saturday, March 28, support dog, Gucci. School. A gifted individ- Poppa’s indomitable ishes is out on bail after On Tuesday, after outside Frog City Trav- The family extends ual, Bill participated in spirit and joie de vivre his bonds were reduced his bond was again re- el Plaza. He was taken six-man football, track, were evident in the our heartfelt gratitude in each case. duced, this time by 15th to Our Lady of Lourdes and played tenor sax in special relationship he to Dr. Jon Leleux, de- Aaron Carter, an al- Judicial District Judge Hospital in Lafayette the high school band. built with each of his voted friend and hunt- leged Gremlins gang Kristian Earles, Carter where he died later that Bill loved music and en- grandchildren, giving ing buddy, for the spe- member, had been in again bonded out. morning. joyed playing his tenor each a carefully chosen cial care and kindness jail in Vermilion Parish Carter had previ- Carter was charged sax. He was a member moniker to mark their he gave Bill throughout for a year after being ously been arrested in with the shooting and of a small band consist- unique characteristics. the years as his physi- charged with the 2018 connection with the was out on bond at ing of high school class- They were his life. cian. And to Dr. Dana murder of Chazton Trent killing. Trent, the time of the Guidry mates who entertained He was preceded in DiCherry for the empa- Guidry, 16, of Abbeville. shooting in Abbeville. for school dances. Fol- death by his parents, thetic guidance and vig- Last Thursday, 15th The Rayne Police De- lowing high school, Bill Wilton J. Norris Sr. and ilant care she provided Judicial District Judge partment had placed a studied petroleum engi- Lilly Prejean Norris; a Bill in his fi nal years. Ed Broussard reduced hold on Carter as long neering at LSU in Baton brother, Sigmund Nor- In lieu of fl owers, the his bond from $500,000 as he was in the Vermil- Rouge while on a foot- ris; his paternal grand- family asks that dona- to $25,000 and Carter ion Parish Jail. ball scholarship. parents, Ovey and Elita tions be made in the bonded out that same When he paid the A proud American, Hulin Norris; his mater- name of Major Wilton day. reduced bond there, Bill chose a 20-year nal grandparents, Al- J. “Bill” Norris Jr. to St However, instead of Rayne Police arrested Marine Corps military phe and Leona Larcade Jude’s Children Hospi- walking out of jail, Car- him before he left the career. He was initially Prejean; his godparents tal, 501 St Jude Place, ter was arrested in con- facility. stationed at NAS Pen- and aunt and uncle, Memphis, TN 38105/ nection with the 2015 Judge Broussard sacola, Florida, where Aubrey and Helen Pre- [email protected] or murder of Christopher told media he could not he attended fl ight jean Leger; and his fi rst The Semper Fi Fund, Trent, 32, in Rayne. comment on the matter. schools and received wife and mother of his 825 College Blvd, Suite He was transferred to Judge Earles was not in his wings. He was an son, Jane McNeil. 102 PMB 609, Oceans- the Acadia Parish Jail Aaron Carter his offi ce for comment. F4 Jet and helicopter He leaves to cherish ide, CA 92057/ sem- pilot, as well as an ae- his memory his loving perfifund.org.http:// rial gunnery instructor. and devoted wife of 46 semperfi fund.org. Chamber to host business course Profi cient in aerial re- years, Emma Gardiner Friends may view the RAYNE - Please save will only take the fi rst cility will be cleaned and connaissance and ae- Norris. He also leaves obituary and guestbook the date of Friday, Aug. 10 attendees to adhere sanitized and hand san- rial photography, Bill his son, Wilton J. “Chip” online at www.gossen- 28, for the Series 2 Ed- with State guidelines itizer will be provided on completed 120 combat Norris III and wife Julie funeralhome.net. ucational Course “How and regulations. The fa- every desk. missions over three of Mountain Home, Ar- Arrangements have To Grow Your Business” tours in Vietnam. He kansas; stepson, Andre been entrusted to Gos- to be facilitated by Jere- received numerous L. Fremaux and wife sen Funeral Home, Inc. my Lavergne. medals and special Fran Lauve of Baton of Rayne, LA, (337) 334- NEW EMPLOYEE WANTED: The course is slated commendations while Rouge; two stepdaugh- 3141. 2-3 p.m. and is free to The Board of the First Ward Drainage District of all Chamber members. Acadia Parish is accepting applications for a heavy and LSU, his friend- death by his parents For this class, at- equipment operator. ships, his sailing trips, Clovis J. and Lottie Thi- tendees will learn tips One full-time equipment operator 40 hours per and much more. bodeaux, and his broth- and tricks to success- week and one part-time operator to work 24 hours Louis was truly a ers Jack and Conrad. fully grow their busi- or less per week. Louisiana-educated He is survived by his ness, obtain repeat cus- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years expe- man - attending Branch darling wife, Elwana tomers, getting to know rience operating large excavator, dozers and other Elementary, Rayne High Joyce; his son, Jason their customers and heavy equipment. School, and LSU for his Scott and wife Carla; his much more. Applicants must have a valid CDL license. undergraduate, Mas- daughter, Michele Thi- Chamber President References are required. ters, and PhD. He was a bodeaux McLindon and Jeremy Lavergne has Salary based upon experience. prolifi c researcher, sci- husband John; seven over 20-plus years in Applications must be picked up at the Hulin & Lor- the retail industry and entist, and teacher who grandchildren, Phoe- mand Building, 108 S. Adams Ave., Rayne, LA 70578 is able to share with loved every day of his be, Natalie, Whitney, Applications will be accepted until the position is everyone what makes a work, so much that he Bonnie, Camille, Miles, ÀOOHG would claim he had nev- and Britt; and seven business successful. Light refreshments Completed applications must be dropped off at er “worked” a day in his great-grandchildren, the Hulin & Lormand Building, 108 S. Adams Ave., life. He was often heard John Nathan, Lottie, will be provided. Louis Joseph Rayne, LA 70578 saying “I am, therefore, I Jason, Scottie, Darcy, Attendees are asked Thibodeaux Questions please contact Mr. Benjamin Lormand pollute” and challenged Zoey and Mya. to please wear a face at (337) 334-2132. BATON ROUGE - everyone around him Visitation was held mask. The Chamber Louis Joseph Thibo- to consider their im- at Greenoaks Funer- deaux was born on a pact on this earth, for al Home, 9595 Florida rice farm in Branch, which he fought fi erce- Blvd., Baton Rouge, on Louisiana in 1939. Over ly. There was no knot Monday, Aug. 24, from We are remodeling and updating the next 80 years, he he couldn’t tie or prob- 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. to better serve you! would go on to leave this lem he couldn’t fi x with The funeral and grave- earth much better than a little “Cajun engineer- side service were held Watch for the new and improved he found it — through ing”. He was a Renais- at Greenoaks Funeral his 60-year marriage to sance man, a devoted Home on Tuesday, Aug. P 2 P coming soon! his beloved wife Joyce family man, and larg- 25, at 10 a.m. Lasiter, his children er than life. He was an The family requests ‡*LIWV Scott and Michele and avid traveler and taught that in lieu of fl owers, $FFHVVRULHV 'HFRU their families, his work his family to be life-long donations may be made pioneering the fi eld of students of the world. to support the initiation (YHQW5HQWDOV Environmental Che- He sought truth, never of the Louis J. Thibo- DQG'HVLJQ modynamics, his many took himself too seri- deaux Youth Sailing students and colleagues ously, and could wear Program of the Pelican 13RON6WUHHW‡5D\QH/$ during his 50-year ca- a hat better than just Yacht Club, PO Box reer as a professor at about anyone. 40845, Baton Rouge, Also check us out on Facebook University of Arkansas Louis is preceded in LA 70835. Thursday, August 27, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 3A

RESIDENTIAL HOMES State COVID-19 cases SOLD PROPERTIES 6034 MCCAIN RD 210 S PARKERSON ST - Turn of the century home that is ready for your loving 524 W 16TH STREET, CROWLEY care! 4,502 sq. ft. 2 story home features 4 showing downward trend 1007 WINDSOR beds and 3 baths on over 4 city lots. Make this your forever home and own a piece of As of press time, the 36 since this time last tinues to emphasize the 115 & 116 HOPE LANE history! $190,000 number of coronavi- week, with the number importance of taking 611 KATHY DR rus cases reported in of cases continuing to precautions to stem the 108 MARJORIE 324 GRAND RUE-MIRE - New construc- Louisiana increased by decrease on a weekly spread of the infection, 6047 STANDARD MILL RD tion, 3 bed 2 bath, 1525 sq. ft. brick on 622 and the number of basis according to the including but not limit- 410 W BERNARD slab, granite, stainless appliances on deaths had increased Louisiana Deparment ed to, social distancing, ODUJHORWLQ0LUH6FKRRO'LVWULFW:RQ·WODVW by 18, according to the of Health. wearing masks, wash- 642 MOUTON RD long! $205,900 Louisiana Department The total number of ing hands often and PENDING PROPERTIES of Health. deaths in Acadia Parish staying at home if at all The total number of now stands at 93, with possible. 2108 VERA-INDIAN BAYOU LOTS/ACREAGE/HOMESITES FOR SALE cases in the state is now an increase of 2 in the Governor John Bel 6358 MIRE HWY HOMESITES lots available minimum at 143,566 and 4,623 last week, continuing Edwards is expected 2705 LA HWY 35 1500 sq. ft. living, country north of Rayne, total deaths. a downward trend not to make an announce- N ARENAS ST. The LDH says that only in Acadia Parish ment next week as to if SLEMCO and Mire Water. call us for the collection dates but in Region 4. the state will move into 1401 S MARIE details! for most of the cases The Louisiana De- Phase 3 of the Roadmap 201 E S 1ST ST 22 ACRES of divisible city land with 2 (99.7%) fall between partment of Health con- for Resilient Louisiana. generous frontages! Can be subdivided! August 17 and August Call Rayne Realty! 24, with 71 percent of LAURA the cases reported to EAST B NORTH²·[·UHVLGHQWLDO the state were commu- Continued From Page 1A lot in Sunrise Acres, city utilities on site, nity spread. SELL no mobile homes, new construction 1100 LDH is reporting that every possible precaution to remain safe, and to square foot min. NEW PRICE $9,500 118,120 coronavirus please not take any unnecessary chances during patients are “presumed this powerful storm system.” QUICKLY PUBLIC RD-NORTH RAYNE - Residential recovered” (updated Expected weather impacts from Laura include: lots available for you 1300 sq. ft. minimum weekly, last updated Winds - Hurricane force winds will be possible brick home. $20,000 8/17/20). across the region starting late Wednesday and con- According to LDH, tinuing Thursday. WITH SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH 939 people are current- Storm surge - At the coast, water could be over BRADFORD – 1.15 acres fronting on both ly hospitalized (down 2 10 feet above ground level. Depending on where VWUHHWV·IURQWDJHE\·GHHSIURP from Sunday), and 152 Laura makes landfall, storm surge can back up riv- US! street to street. $70,000 of those are on venti- ers and bayous and fl ood over 30 miles inland. lators (no change from Rainfall - Depending on where the rain bands WHITE OAK HWY –DFUHVODQG·[ Sunday). form, 5 to 10 inches with locally 15 inches will be ·RQO\VLQJOHIDPLO\KRPHKDYLQJ Locally, Acadia Par- possible starting Wednesday into Thursday. living area home to be built, Slemco, Mire ish now has 2,748 Tornadoes - Tornadoes will be possible in the eye FEATURED HOMES – Branch water. $75,000 confi rmed COVID-19 wall as the hurricane approaches the coast, as well cases, an increase of as outer rain bands. 0 CONNIE ROAD, IOTA – Unrestricted acreage! 9.53 acres cleared and ready for CARES Act Emergency Assistance your homestead! $142,950 EAST D ST – 5.72 acres for development at dead end of East D St and Mounger. Great location for investors or builders! now available in Acadia Parish $135,000 The ASSIST Agency has received the household that is applying. Writ- a grant to help Acadia, Jeff Davis ten proof that the virus was the cause 1103 E. S MAIN ST, BREAUX BRIDGE and Vermilion Parish residents who of the situation is required. - RIVER FRONT HOME! NEVER FLOOD- are struggling fi nancially due to Applicants must meet all eligibility 609 E JEFF DAVIS - 2 bedroom 1 ED! 3/2 1321 sq. ft. MOVE IN READY with bath with extra room for 3rd bed. Neat COVID-19 pandemic. requirements and live in Acadia, Jeff WHDNÁRRULQJEHUEHUFDUSHWVJUDQLWHNLWFKHQ interior. Covered parking and storage. The funds are provided by Com- Davis or Vermilion Parish. 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Gibson: erwood: possession of oxycodone 1322 BAJAT RD - 6 manicured, fenced • Alex Arceneaux, 25, of Rayne: • Kevin LeMaire, 31, of Crowley: acres with established trees, metal 804 S ADAMS – Main St lot 63 x 128 - slab, distribution of xanax in a drug-free distribution of buprenophine fencing, barn storage and more. City city utilities, corner lot. $23,000 zone • Mallory Wimberly, 20, of Lafay- water and electric is included. Charm- • Antonio Brooks, 23, of Crowley: ette: possession of ecstacy ing cypress home on property as well. 118 POLK – 4,750 sq. ft. commercial prop- NEW PRICE $180,000 erty ready for your transition! 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Edward Derrick David Peter McKenzie Boast Breaux Chaisson Sr. Miller Olivier www.RayneRealtyOnline.com Editorial Page 4A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, August 27, 2020 Give them hugs and let them play I still can’t get over the creepy spec- “Studies from multiple coun- including “symptoms of anx- ing signs reading “LET US PLAY!” Lt. tacle of Dr. Marc Siegel, a New York Uni- tries have consistently shown iety disorder or depressive Gov Jon Husted tweeted: versity professor of medicine, vehement- lower rates of COVID-19 and disorder (30.9%), symptoms “What’s the greater risk to people un- ly hawking “No Hugs Please” buttons for mild disease in children com- of a trauma- and stressor-re- der age 25, canceling in-person learning all schoolchildren last week. pared with adults, even in set- lated disorder related to the & extracurriculars (sports) to protect “Let’s give our kids all of these pins, tings with much higher pop- pandemic (26.3%).” Among them from COVID or leaving it to chance ‘No Hugs Please,’” Dr. Siegel urged Fox ulation-based disease rates 18-24-year-olds, more than 1 how they’ll fi ll this time?” News host Tucker Carlson. “Let’s show than Australia.” Greek and in 4 had contemplated suicide School music programs in Ohio, our kids courage. They’re looking to Swiss researchers arrived at on the last 30 days. Previous Montana and Kentucky have been sim- parents for leadership,” he insisted. similar conclusions regarding CDC reports have identifi ed ilarly decimated. Indiana’s state music “Vaccines are gonna emerge, we’re gon- the low risk of child-to-child Michelle suicide as the second leading association canceled the competitive na beat this thing, and then this” -- Dr. and child-to-adult transmis- Malkin cause of death for pre-teens marching band season. At my Colorado Siegel waved his yellow badge -- “goes in sions. The Greek study, pub- and teens. Springs high school son’s school dis- the garbage!” lished in the Journal of Med- Columnist Mask hysteria, selective so- trict, some sports have resumed, but Such fanaticism is neither “courage” ical Virology, also reported on cial distancing theater, dysto- his musical theater productions were nor “leadership.” It’s pure pandem- the higher frequency of mild symptoms pian online learning arrangements and banned and his comedy improv troupe ic porn -- and it’s making our children or asymptomatic response in infected the cancellation of the activities kids was canceled. In the age of COVID-19, sick. “No Vaccine, No Touch, No School” children versus infected adults. hold near and dear to them are not help- child “safety” means no jokes allowed! is a recipe for inducing and exacerbat- A separate review of 16 studies involv- ing. Fear-mongers, power-grabbers and Most youth choirs are now virtual, ing generational anxiety, desolation, ing children and the coronavirus pub- data-miners are denying students vital with education offi cials citing a single depression, obsessive-compulsive dis- lished in the Journal of Global Health sunshine, fresh air, exercise, friendship, COVID-19 outbreak involving an adult order, existential angst, self-harm and last month “identifi ed only two studies hugs and high-fi ves. (Meanwhile, back choir in Skagit County, Washington, suicide on an unprecedented scale. reporting outbreaks of COVID-19 in in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the back in March. More than 75% of those The Hug Patrol have no scientifi c leg school settings,” with “data from pop- coronavirus outbreak, youths have re- singers severely affected were age 65 or to stand on when it comes to promot- ulation-based studies in Iceland, Italy, turned to class and are partying at mu- older. But the children must pay. ing draconian no-contact regimes for South Korea, Netherlands, California sic festivals and water parks.) Science, biology and common sense students. Empirical data on COVID-19 and a hospital-based study in the UK The University of Wisconsin released are clear: A contactless world is a mis- transmission among children in educa- suggest(ing) children may be less likely a study in July that found that nearly erable world. If ever a cure were worse tional settings are scarce, as a Lancet to be infected.” 70% of American high school athletes than the disease, the prolonged pan- study published last week acknowl- Shutting kids out of a normal exis- who received news this year about can- demic lockdown of our young people is edged. Australian researchers report- tence is infecting them with toxic wor- celed sports are experiencing anxiety it. Adult courage and leadership mean ed extremely low transmission rates in ry, loneliness and panic. The Centers and depression “at levels that would typ- rising up against the control freaks for schools and day cares, concluding that for Disease Control released new stats ically require medical intervention” -- up our children’s health, sanity and fu- the data “suggest children are unlikely to last week showing nearly 41% of survey 37% from past studies. In Ohio, where tures. Give them hugs. Let them play. initiate, or propagate, outbreaks.” respondents with “at least one adverse parents and children have protested Restore their lives before we isolate them Moreover, the Aussie team noted, mental or behavioral health condition,” school cancellations with heart-break- all to death. Want a honest, fair, transparent judiciary? Ever since mid- dle school civics, that quadrennial Tuesday is etched in your subcon- scious calendar. Presidential Elec- tion Day. So you’re already well aware Bo that on November 3, we’ll all head to Staples the polls and de- cide if President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden will live in the White House for the next four years. But aside from that most pressing decision, most Louisianans are rightfully focused on other, more prescient factors: getting back to work, school reopening, or if they’ll be able to watch a game in person, in Tiger Sta- dium this fall. Given all that is happening in the world right now, getting voters to pay attention to this fall’s “down-bal- lot” races is not an easy task. Sure, there will be a partisan battle in the What in the world were you thinking? U.S. Senate race between Republican C’est Vrai I am becoming “This will be pleasant news to Tex- United States in 1972, but we’ve got incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy and increasingly con- ans,” the Meridional forecast, and also some other stuff to spray on the weevils. Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, vinced that if I dig pointed out that the experiment “will Meanwhile, fi re ants continue to make a a Democrat. Meanwhile over in the just two feet down also be interesting to others who have good living on the farm and in my yard House, U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham is at any place in my studied the principals of the survival of and point their little antennae at me and retiring after three terms, and his yard, I will dig into a the fi ttest.” laugh out loud when I try to do some- chief of staff, Luke Letlow, is vying huge underground Guess who “the fi ttest” turned out to thing about it. against Rep. Lance Harris and seven sea of fi re ants. be. Not only do fi re ants eat boll weevils, I suppose I can take some solace other candidates for the open seat It may spread for but a whole lot of other stuff. According that those killer wasps that everyone is in Northeast Louisiana. Several other miles and miles. the U.S. agriculture department, today talking about haven’t got here yet. But incumbent Congressmen have attract- Jim Why else would we spend more than $5 billion annually they probably will, and I have a pretty ed minor challengers, but none are it be that I can for treatment of bites on people, for crop good idea of where they will land fi rst likely to change the trajectory of power, Bradshaw dump granules and other damage they cause — and for when they do. policy or playing fields in Louisiana Columnist “guaranteed to kill “control” of the pests. Swarming ants A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s col- politics. the queen, destroy can kill small animals and can sting hu- umns, Cajuns and Other Characters, That is, until we get to the judiciary. the colony, and mans like the devil. is now available from Pelican Publish- November 3 provides Louisianans wreak general mayhem on antdom,” (Yes, sting. The ants bite just to get ing. You can contact him at jimbrad- with a tremendous opportunity to and within hours fi nd a new hill just two a good grip on you. Then they stick you [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, change our state’s future and reshape feet away from the old one? with a stinger full of poison.) Washington LA 70589. our critical third branch of govern- The ants just scoff at my efforts and And it looks like the boll weevils ment; our judiciary. We’ll be cast- move a few doors down. I swear that I’ve were survivors, too. The ants feasted ing ballots for two new justices on heard a chorus of subterranean laugh- on them, but the weevils kept spread- 7KH5D\QH the Louisiana Supreme Court, four ter as I patrolled my yard for ant hills. ing — so much so that by 1915 a state judges to sit on the benches of the And the sad part is that we brought convention of cotton growers adopted a $FDGLDQ7ULEXQH Courts of Appeal, and more than 50 them here on purpose! They were sup- resolution calling for no cotton at all to 7KH2OGHVW:HHNO\LQ$FDGLD3DULVK local District Court judges. Because posed to do away with boll weevils. be planted in Louisiana for a year. The 'HGLFDWHGWRWKH0HPRU\RI Louisiana sees its highest voter turn- As any cotton farmer knows, the farm experts said fi re ants couldn’t eat 0\UWD)DLU&UDLJ3XEOLVKHU out in a Presidential Election, and weevil is a tiny beetle that feeds on cot- them all, and it was the only way to get 2)),&,$/-2851$/)25$&$',$3$5,6+ 32/,&(-85<&,7<2)5$<1( this amount of state judicial races ton buds and fl owers. 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To help better  Texas from Guatemala. … The depart- weevil. &RS\ULJKW/613XEOLVKLQJ&RPSDQ\//&$OOSULQWHGPD ment declares the ants are doing well, It turns out the DDT wasn’t such a WHULDOLVSURWHFWHGDQGQRSRUWLRQRIWKHFRQWHQWPD\EHUHSUR GXFHGLQDQ\IRUPRUE\DQ\PHDQVZLWKRXWSULRUZULWWHQSHUPLV See STAPLES, Page 5A eating their fi ll of the pest.” great idea, either. It was banned in the VLRQIURP/613XEOLVKLQJ&RPSDQ\//& Let Us Know Teen Scene For coverage of any Have a picture and/or story of a elementary, high school or student-related event? Bring it by college news, call Lisa at our office located at 108 North 334-3186 or email at Adams Avenue or email at [email protected] Campus [email protected] Thursday, August 27, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A Acadia Parish public schools set to open on Sept. 8 As announced during September 8, with teach- allow the district more meeting, Richard pre- to holiday schedules vert them to full instruc- an emergency meet- ers and students alike time to prepare for the sented the board with in order to meet the tional days. ing held by the Acadia readying for the 2020- challenges of the upcom- the COVID-19 Calendar state-mandated “min- • Removed early dis- Parish School Board 2021 school year. ing school year and allow Revision proposal. utes of educational missal days of Dec. 18 on Thursday, Aug. 6, It was noted by Super- the number of COVID The superintendent time” requirements for (Friday prior to Christ- the start date of public intendent Scott Richard cases to decrease. explained that adjust- the school year. Those mas break); April 1 schools will be Tuesday, the adjustments were to During the special ments had to be made changes include: (Thursday prior to Eas- • Teachers report ter break); and May 27 Monday, Aug 31 (formerly the last day of • Students report school for students) Tuesday, Sept. 8 — day • Final date for stu- after Labor Day (all staff dents will be Thursday, and students will contin- June 3, instead of Thurs- ue to have the holiday of day, May 27 Sept. 7, Labor Day) • Final date for teach- • Holiday dates of Nov. ers will be Friday, June 4, 4 (Wednesday after Elec- instead of Friday, May 28 tion Day) and Feb. 17 • Maintained all other (Wednesday after Mardi holidays as noted in orig- Gras) are removed and inal calendar converted to full instruc- For school in Ward 5, tional days where classes are held • The original Profes- four days a week, all of sional Days remain at the above applies except: the front of the calen- • Remove the Friday, dar as teacher work days Dec. 18, holiday and con- to allow for COVID-19 verted to full instruction- preparation al minutes. • Increased instruc- Richard also noted tional minutes by 12 that, pending mandates minutes per day. from the governor or the • Removed all six ear- state Department of Ed- ly dismissal days (aka ucation, all dates are still “Bank Days”) and con- subject to change.

PREPARING ROCKS FOR ROCK GARDEN - Members of the Rayne High School Student Council were busy last week cleaning out the school’s rock garden near the library and painting new rocks to be displayed. Special Rayne High to thanks to everyone who assisted with the cleanup and painting, in addition to everyone who donated spray paint. (Acadian-Tribune Photos by Lisa Soileaux) issue Chromebooks Rayne High School will be distributing Chrome- SRE parents, students information books to all registered students on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the north gym. RAYNE - As the new school Some of our routines and pro- into groups that remain the same Parents and students must be present and stu- year nears, principal Donna cedures will include: daily. Equipment will be cleaned dents must have a current ID in order to receive a Duhon wishes to welcome South • Temperature checks for staff frequently. Chromebook. Rayne Elementary students and and students will be mandatory • Recess will be handled by the This includes students enrolled in A plus Cam- inform parents of numerous before entering the building. classroom teacher with no mixing pus. Students who haven’t registered and taken an changes that will be observed • Temperatures of 100.4 or of classes. ID picture can do so during this time, as well. with the state’s COVID-19 proce- higher will require a child to go • Breakfast will be “grab and Everyone should enter the gym through the side dures. home. go” and lunch will be served in the door near the cafeteria. Duhon writes: • Masks are mandatory. Can classrooms. If students choose, “Welcome back to a new school be neck gaiters. MUST NOT con- they are allowed to bring a brown year. I realize that this school tain wording that promotes pro- bag lunch. Hot meals, fast food or Join AMS Remind year brings forth many questions fanity, obscenity, political mes- soft drinks are NOT allowed. RAYNE - Attention parents of students who about student safety as never be- sages, tobacco/drugs/alcohol or • Students are allowed to bring will be attending Armstrong Middle School for the fore. I wanted to take a moment gang related. Pictures on mask two water bottles. They must be upcoming 2020-2021 school year -- if you have a to outline some of our routines are not allowed or bandannas. clear, see-through only. Water smartphone, get push notifi cations. On your iPhone and procedures as you prepare • Hand sanitizing stations will fountains will not be available for or Android phone, open your web browser and go to for the fi rst day of school. be added to every classroom and use. the following link: rmd.at/9378gk. The fi rst day of school will be entryway. • Bus drop off will be on Hwy Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. September 8, with classes begin- • Social distancing will be 35 at the back door of the school. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app. ning at the morning bell at 7:50 maintained in all areas as fea- • Parent drop off will be If you don’t have a smartphone, but get text no- a.m. The tardy bell rings at 7:55 sible. Classrooms will be rear- through the bus turn around at tifi cations, text the message @9378gk to the num- a.m. and parent drop off begins ranged out of clusters and desks the ramp of the gym. Car riders ber 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try at 7:10 a.m. Bikers and walkers will be moved as far apart as pos- will remain in the car until tem- texting @9378gk to (337) 5134823. Standard text may enter campus at 7:20 a.m. sible. Dividers will be used where perature is checked. message rates apply. Dismissal time has been changed this is not feasible. • Check in/out procedures: This will allow parents to receive important up- to 3:22 p.m. • PE students will be broken See SRE, Page 6A dates from the school. STAPLES Continued From Page 4A educate the public, LABI’s years as both a District part of the legal process, still being fought, voters judges to help move our President and a U.S. Louisiana Free Enterprise Judge and in his current able to affirm or overturn are looking at roughly 55 judiciary towards a more Senator, we also will have Institute has created position on the 2nd Circuit a judgement made by a contested district races transparent and efficient an incredible opportunity LouisianaJudiciary.com, Court of Appeal. Judge District Court. around the state where we judicial system. Look to determine the direction an online resource for Gremillion has held his The tremendous power will get at least 40 first- for our PACs to take an of our state’s judiciary the public to explore the seat on the Third Circuit of judicial review must time judges on the district active role in supporting for years to come. Let’s judiciary from their local for 12 years, after winning not be overlooked, for no bench. Not to mention, reform-minded textualists pull back the secrecy that district on up to the state an incredibly close race to matter how many good many more city court and to benches across the state has shrouded the third Supreme Court. We want succeed his father, Judge bills become law in the other local judges in com- as we continue our push branch of government for voters to get to know their Glenn Gremillion. Prior to Legislature and are signed munities across the state. for legal reform. decades and embrace the judges and understand his tenure on the bench, by the Governor, all it We hope these newly elect- On November 3, ideas of honesty, fairness their courts and complex Gremillion spent 13 years takes is one decision from ed judges will join with Louisiana voters are not and transparency that our district lines a bit better. as a practicing attorney. an activist judge to inval- current reform-minded just going to just pick a state deserves. The state’s mar- Several open seats idate that law and tie the quee judicial race is in on the Courts of Appeal state up in costly litiga- Northeast Louisiana, have led to four competi- tion. where voters will fill the tive races around the state Every single District ATTN: ACADIA PARISH RESIDENTS unexpired term of retir- in the Shreveport, Lake Judge in Louisiana is up ing Justice Marcus Clark Charles, Baton Rouge and for re-election this fall. (R-West Monroe) in the the River Parishes region. At the close of qualifying, Labor Day Schedule Fourth District’s Supreme These judges are a crucial and with ballot challenges Court seat. This election district covers 20 parish- :$67(&211(&7,216 es across Northeast and Central Louisiana, with Prepare for :,//127UXQUHVLGHQWLDOJDUEDJHSLFNXS population centers in Monroe, Alexandria, and power outages RQ/DERU'D\0RQGD\6HSWHPEHU Ruston. with a Generac The election is an *DUEDJHFROOHFWLRQZLOOUHVXPHRQ intra-party contest home standby between Judge Jay generator 7XHVGD\6HSWHPEHU McCallum (R-Farmerville) of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal, SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME $//RI$FDGLD3DULVKZLOOEHRQHGD\EHKLQG and Judge Shannon ASSESSMENT TODAY! Gremillion (R-Alexandria) VFKHGXOHIRUWKLVZHHN of the Third Circuit Court 855-649-6863 of Appeal. The winner will 5HJXODUVHUYLFHZLOOUHVXPHRQ serve the remaining six years of Clark’s term. 0RQGD\6HSWHPEHU Judge McCallum, who FREE has been endorsed by 7-Year Extended Warranty* LABI’s NorthPAC, is not a A $695 Value! 7KHHPSOR\HHVRI:$67(&211(&7,216 political newcomer, having won his first election to Off er valid March 16, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020 ZLVKDOOUHVLGHQWVDVDIH the Legislature in 1991 at /DERU'D\:HHNHQG age 31. He also served as a Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval prosecutor in both Union 873-3982 or and Lincoln Parishes, and *Terms & Conditions Apply has served the last 18 866-914-0777 Let Us Know Let Us Help For any help with your Planning your wedding and upcoming bridal or club need help with announce- needs, call Lisa at ments? Contact the Rayne 334-3186 or email at Acadian-Tribune at 334-3186. [email protected] Lifestyles We’ll be glad to help. Page 6A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, August 27, 2020 Rayne’s Dr. Myrtle Servat celebrates 100th birthday BY LISA SOILEAUX a B. A. in Business Education. Managing Editor She acquired a masters of ed- ucation (MBA) at Indiana Uni- RAYNE - One of the commu- versity, and then completed her nity’s most well-known fi gures, education by attaining her Phd. Dr. Myrtle M. Servat, marked a at Louisiana State University in momentous occasions on Satur- Baton Rouge. day, Aug. 15, the celebation of Her career began as a teach- her 100th birthday. er with the Acadia Parish School The birthday honoree was Board, serving as a teacher at honored by her nieces and neph- Crowley High School for seven ews during a small family gath- years. She was then employed ering at her Rayne home. by Standard Oil New Jersey in Hosting the special event were New Orleans for 25 years, before Michelle Johns, Yvette Lavergne, returning to Acadiana as an edu- Sidney Servat Jr., Simone Babin- cator at USL (present-day UL-La- eaux, along with their spouses. fayette) for 15 years. Dr. Servat was born on Au- Upon her retirement, she gust 15, 1920 to Ovide and Ag- traveled extensively throughout nes Servat. the United States, Europe and Her siblings include Willie Canada. Etta Servat and the late Robert She remains very active in Flory and Sidney Servat Sr. community groups and city or- Following high school gradu- ganizations, in addition to al- ation from Rayne High School, ways remaining active in politi- she attended SLI (present-day cal action groups throughout the Dr. Myrtle M. Servat with one of many floral arrangements she UL-Lafayette) where she attained country. received from family and friends for her 100th birthday. August gardening means going slow BY HEATHER garden knife or spade to KIRK-BALLARD cut clumps into smaller LSU AgCenter Horticulturist pieces for transplanting. Transplant to a new It’s August in Louisi- container or in another ana, and we don’t recom- portion of the lawn or mend doing much in the share them with friends garden or, shall we say, or family. Be sure to wa- not much in this heat. ter plants in well to avoid Right now, it’s enough added stress. Continue of a chore to help our to watch plants over the struggling plants sur- next few weeks to ensure vive. It’s best to stay on adequate water as they top of watering, prevent- establish new root sys- ing pests and removing tems. weeds from garden beds. Dividing and replant- During summer, ing during the late sum- Southern turfgrasses mer and early fall allow and tropical plants are plants to establish a good thriving. But most of our root system before going annual bedding plants, into dormancy during shrubs and trees are cooler winter months. 100TH BIRTHDAY TOAST - Dr. Myrtle Servat, seated, is toasted during a small family gathering held Saturday, just trying to stick out Overall, perennials Aug. 15, in observance of her 100th birthday. Toasting the centenarian were, from left, Simone Babineaux, Sidney the heat. are best divided in the Servat Jr., Yvette Lavergne, Michelle Johns and Willie Etta Servat (sister). (Photo Submitted) One thing you can do very early spring when this month besides get- they are just breaking ting fall vegetable garden dormancy or in the late SRE seeds started or planning summer after they have big landscape installa- stopped fl owering and Continued From Page 5A tions for the fall is to dig begin looking a bit rag- Parents will come to the You will then be allowed will be handing out pack- throughout the year. up and divide perennial ged. Avoid disturbing pe- front door and ring the into the lobby where you ets for parents to fi ll out Just text the message fl owering plants such rennials when they are buzzer, the secretary will can complete your busi- and students to submit @beeeb8 to the num- as daylilies and irises forming fl ower buds or meet you at the door and ness. on the fi rst day of school. ber 81010. Parents can as well as ornamental are in bloom. take your temperature. • If a child gets sick • Students who are also follow SRE on the grasses. at school parents must enrolled in A+ Campus school’s anytime Face- In general, most pro- come pick them up. are still a part of the SRE book page at South lifi c perennial plants • If a child is sick at Community. There is an Rayne PTO. such as lilies, irises and home do NOT send them informational page for • South Rayne will ornamental grasses need to school. the virtual program that have a student fee of $5 to be replanted or divid- • Parents will not be can be found at the link this year to help pay for ed over time. When you allowed past the lobby at below to assist with any various student needs notice plants beginning any time for at least the questions: https://sites. throughout the year. to decline, it is typical- fi rst nine weeks . google.com/acadia.k12. • Chromebooks will ly an indication of over- crowding. If you begin • Open House - This la.us/acampus/k5-par- be deployed on Tuesday to notice a decrease in year open house will be ent-information and Wednesday, Sept. 1 the number of fl owers in drive thru format. Stu- • We ask that you and 2, between 9 a.m. and an overall decline in dents can drive through please join SRE Re- and noon for all students plant health, it’s proba- and wave to their teacher mind to stay informed enrolled in A+ Campus bly time to divide plants. on Thursday, Sept. 3, be- about important an- from South Rayne Ele- Plants that are over- tween 1-3 p.m. Teachers nouncements and events mentary.” crowded begin to decline in vigor and health due to increased competition for sunlight, nutrients -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YPL and water. This will be Overcrowded daylilies can be divided and replant- Real NVH]HPSHISLN most noticeable when plants start to look a bit ed after flowering. 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Meche closed out the summer on pitcher to a reliever takes some ad- Meche allowed just 16 hits on the Aug. 1 by throwing two innings in the justing. summer, which was his second sea- Cutters’ 7-1 win over the Twins. He For Rayne native Hunter Meche, son with the Cane Cutters, and he allowed just one hit and struck out the transition wasn’t that diffi cult. logged 23 strikeouts while posting an one in that contest. Meche went from being Rayne earned run average of just 1.09. “I really enjoyed playing back High’s ace during his prep days to And that was against some pretty here, basically being back at home,” coming out of the bullpen at LSU-Al- stout competition. said Meche of his two seasons with exandria and most recently, for the “The competition was probably the Cutters and coach Ricky Vanas- Acadiana Cane Cutters. better than what I faced at LSUA selberg. “And I learned a lot from the And the acceptance of his new role because during the summer I was skipper, just all his years around has paid big dividends. facing a bunch of Power 5 Division baseball and taking in what he had to On Thursday, Meche, who is 1 guys and some juco guys that are say and getting better.” known by Smoke to family and going to be D-I players,” said Meche. Meche, who was a junior in 2020 friends, was named the Texas Colle- “I’m probably around the mid-80s at LSUA, is heading back to LSUA to giate League Pitcher of the Year in the (velocity) but this summer I was just begin his senior year academically. South Division. locating the fastball good, getting He will still be a junior, baseball wise, “I am honored to receive this ahead in counts and just controlling when he takes the fi eld for the Gener- award,” said Meche, a 2017 graduate the strike zone.” als in the spring. of Rayne High. “You know, I’d rather Meche got one start and he made “The plan is to play two more years start, but I really do like the intensity the best of it by allowing just fi ve hits at LSUA and hopefully be back with of being a reliever.” and two runs in fi ve innings in a 14-2 the Cane Cutters next summer,” said Meche had the second most ap- victory over the Texarkana Twins. He Meche, who has pitched 52.2 innings pearances (10) of any Cane Cutters faced 20 batters and struck out fi ve. with 60 strikeouts in his two seasons pitcher during their abbreviated sum- He then worked four innings in re- with the Generals. mer schedule and he led the team lief fi ve days later, striking out three Hunter, the son of Shannon and in innings pitched (24.2). The gritty in a 5-0 victory over the Victoria Gen- Shane Meche of Rayne and is a kine- Cane Cutters’ pitcher Hunter Meche southpaw went 1-0 on the season erals. siology major. Louisiana athletics announces 2020 virtual Fan Fest LAFAYETTE - Louisiana Ath- register, visit RaginCajuns.com/5K. Free t-shirts tailgaters will not want to miss letics will host its fi rst-ever are available to the fi rst 400 registrants. Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Fan Fest Day 2 Virtual Fan Fest from Sep- From September 1-3, three Facebook Live broad- *Louisiana Football Head Coach Billy Napier tember 1-3. The online casts will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Each event *Billy Napier autographed football poster give- event, sponsored by Our aims to celebrate Louisiana’s student-athletes and away Lady of Lourdes and LUS coaches, and will highlight the upcoming season *Special fan offer from Ragin’ Cajuns Sports Fiber, is the fi rst opportu- for the Ragin’ Cajuns. All events will be archived Properties nity for fans to hear from and available to watch on the Ragin’ Cajuns Face- Thursday, Sept. 3 – Fan Fest Day 3 head coaches about the book page. *Director of Athletics Bryan Maggard Ragin’ Cajuns’ football, soccer Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Fan Fest Day 1 *Special announcement from Ragin’ Cajuns and volleyball programs. *Louisiana Volleyball Head Coach Heather Ma- Sports Properties Kicking off the event is the department’s fi rst-an- zeitis-Fontenot *Ragin’ Cajuns Prize Pack giveaway nual Fan Fest Virtual 5K, which runs from August *Louisiana Soccer Head Coach Lance Key Follow the Ragin’ Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook 28-30. Participation is free and all runners will re- *Ragin’ Cajuns Prize Pack giveaway and Instagram (@RaginCajuns) to stay up-to-date ceive a virtual bib and certifi cate of completion. To *Special fan announcement that Ragin’ Cajuns on Louisiana Athletics. Notre Dame’s Gavin Corzine signs with Coastal Alabama CROWLEY - When ing on his craft over the school, but I missed the and tossed a two-hit just felt right. It’s a big- me of LSUE. It’s a small the COVID-19 pandem- summer and pitched for game so much and I complete game shutout ger school and they told college with, I think, ic hit nearly fi ve months a handful of teams, in- didn’t want to give up on against them as well. me I didn’t have any- 2,000 students; it just ago, Gavin Corzine’s cluding Crowley’s Shop it,” said Corzine. Shortly after that per- thing to worry about felt like home.” baseball career seemed Rite Millers. Corzine joined the formance, Corzine, who (scholarship wise). “ During Corzine’s se- for all practical purpos- Staying active over Millers late in the sum- was verbally committed Coastal Alabama nior season at Notre es to be over. the summer ended up mer and made four ap- to Champion Christian North is a Division I Dame, he went 1-1 with The Notre Dame paying huge dividends pearances on the mound College in Hot Springs member of the National a 2.90 earned run aver- pitcher considered for Corzine, who signed where he logged two Arkansas, got the call Junior College Athletic age. In 14 1/3 innings hanging up the cleats a national letter of in- victories and struck out from Coastal Alabama. Association and plays he logged 11 strikeouts and solely focusing on tent with Coastal Ala- seven in 10 2/3 innings. “I had verbally com- in the Alabama Com- and allowed just six academics heading into bama North Community He threw three shutout mitted to Champion munity College Confer- earned runs. his fi rst semester at College in Monroeville innings against the Ath- Christian and the very ence along with 21 other In the Pios’ season Louisiana-Lafayette. where he will continue letics Gold with the Mill- next day, Coastal Ala- schools. opener, Corzine took the But his love for the his athletic and aca- ers and turned around bama called,” said Cor- Champion Christian mound in relief against game didn’t allow him to demic career. two weeks later while zine. “Coastal Alabama has roughly 100 stu- St. Thomas More and al- do that. “I was going to hang pitching for the Bandi- dents and competes in lowed just one hit while Corzine kept work- up the cleats after high tos out of New Orleans Division II of the Nation- striking out two in the Rayne al Christian College Ath- fi nal two innings to pre- letic Association. serve a 6-1 win over the “I love the feel of it,” Cougars. said Corzine of his new Gavin, the son of Ra- Rec dates school. “Monroeville is a chel and Tim Corzine of RAYNE - As an- little baseball communi- Crowley, plans to major nounced by Rayne Rec- ty that kind of reminds in computer science. reation Director Dwayne Derise, registration for the annual fl ag foot- ARBORIST/CONSULTANT ball and volleyball pro- grams is on hold until announcement is made 'DYLG6PLWK by Governor John Bel Edwards when Louisi- 7UHH6HUYLFH ana will move forward to Phase 3 of the state’s LA Arborist FULLY INSURED reopening process. Lic # 09-1668 “Once we are giv- SIGNS SCHOLARSHIP - Notre Dame pitcher Gavin Corzine signed his letter of en the green light, an- 67803*5,1',1*‡75((5(029$/ intent to continue his athletic and academic career at Coastal Alabama North in nouncement will be 3581,1*75,00,1* Monroeville, Alabama. On hand for his signing were his parents Rachel (left) and made for registration to Tim Corzine (right). (Photo Submitted) be held,” Derise stated. Cell 337-305-1956 Bus 337-546-6492

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By SIDNEY STUTES and Northeastern rails had reached tracks were laid Tuesday, which is be- Opelousas and Melville. Each coach will Special to the Tribune beyond Opelousas to Church Point ing straightened up and spiked today. hold about 100 passengers and will be and Branch – and, within two miles This work will be fi nished to the canal taken up by the excursion on its way On Tuesday, July 25, 1905, the pres- of Rayne – but, there, to remain idle tonight and work on laying steel will be to Melville, each town having its coach ident of the proposed Opelousas, Gulf for the next 30 days. resumed Thursday morning. properly decorated and waiting for it. and Northeastern Railway Company, In Crowley, on Thursday, August “The construction crew is being fol- The Melville coach will be taken up on Judge Thomas H. Lewis, announced, 1, 1907, Harry Genung, OGNE Chief lowed by a gang of men fencing in the the return trip as far as Crowley and “Bids for the construction of the road will Engineer for Construction, spoke of right of way and putting in the road brought back that night.” be opened at Evansville, Illinois on Au- his latest aggravation, “The O’Gee has crossings. With that having been published, gust 1, and it is specifi ed that parties to had untold trouble in railing the road- “The passenger depot is nearing the Opelousas Women’s Civic league whom contracts are awarded will begin bed from Branch to Rayne on account completion and the freight depot will be met at the St. Landry Courthouse with work on construction within ten days (Au- of shortage of rails.” built at once. representatives from Melville, Crow- gust 10) from that date . . . and that the But – Rayne’s “day” would come – Chief Engineer Genung expects that ley, and Church Point to coordinate line will be completed and ready for use and, fi nally, on Saturday, August 10, trains will be started next week and the program (notice no representa- (from Melville to Abbeville) via Opelousas, 1907, a locomotive of the Opelousas, that full regular service will be in opera- tives from Rayne). The Crowley Board Church Point, Rayne, and Crowley within Gulf and Northeastern railroad “whis- tion not later than the end of the month of Trade was represented by Dr. D. D. 18 months from date.” tled through Rayne Station,” according (September 30). Mims, while Mayor J. D. Murrel and Should that time table be met, the to the St. Landry Clarion newspaper, “The ‘switch rails’ west of Jones Mill Homer Barousse represented Church OGNE line, therefore, was projected to “on time at precisely 11 o’clock a.m.,” to will be be put in immediately for the Point (perhaps recalling the oft-repeat- be in “full run” by mid-February, 1907. be welcomed by Mayor Olivier Brous- turning of engines when the regular ed statement that “Crowley won the In review – at that opening of sard in fanfare before a curious crowd schedule is put into effect.” parish seat, Rayne lost it, and Church bids on August 1, 1905, a year, two that numbered into the hundreds. Two weeks later Engineer Genung Point runs it). months, and three weeks had already OGNE Superintendent Harry Flan- was again in Crowley “making arrange- In any case a matter of considerable elapsed since Judge Lewis has fi rst ap- ders had made the run from Opelou- ments for the inauguration of the new discussion was the problem as to whom peared at the Rayne Town Hall on the sas to hand out copies of his railroad’s schedule on October 1. The fi rst train should fi ll the coaches. It was impos- evening of May 9, 1904, before “a large “Time Table” of the regular schedule will arrive here on the evening of Sep- sible to take all who were applying for and enthusiastic meeting of business- of trains on the line from Melville to tember 30, 1907 and will leave on its passage, as the OGNE was not yet ca- men” to stir them to support the proj- Rayne. (See attachment). fi rst scheduled trip between 6 and 7 pable of providing enough coaches. ect by passage of a fi ve mill property Obviously, by then, everyone along o’clock in the morning of October 1. The It was fi nally decided to confi ne lim- tax, as reported, then, by Rayne’s fi rst the OGNE line gave scant attention to occasion will be marked by a celebra- itation to stockholders in the OGNE, two women newspaper editors, Misses predictions and promises from the rail tion of the Board of Trade.” “and those alone,” for the fi rst excur- Blanche M. Jesse and Cora Kraemer. offi cials – and, again, Chief Engineer Attention turned next to Opelousas sion on the new road. Be that as it may, as the new Rayne Harry Genung’s assurance of regular where details of the planned celebra- As all the talk of celebration spread, Tribune editor James L. Craig had so train service to Crowley by September tion fi ltered through the pages of the the Crowley Daily Signal newspaper astutely observed back in December, 1 was not met. St. Landry Clarion newspaper, “The (Crowley’s “daily” paper as opposed 1904 that the building of a railroad That is not to say that the OGNE inauguration of traffi c all along the line to the “weekly” Crowley Signal paper), would not be as easy as fi rst thought, crews were not hard at work “laying from its western terminal in Crowley wrote that, among the many lightheart- construction on the road snarled to the tracks.” On September 14, 1907, the (more about Abbeville later) to its east- ed jests it had overheard about the rail point that, by the projected comple- Crowley Signal newspaper had good ern terminal at Melville will be fi ttingly company, it had chosen to print this tion date (mid-February, 1907), the news to report, “It looks as if the prom- celebrated October 1. one from a local citizen, “I have grown fi rst regular train of the OGNE would ise of the O’Gee railroad to have trains “It is proposed to run an excursion grey waiting for the O’Gee, and I sure make its fi rst run no sooner than May running into Crowley is fi nally to be train from Crowley to Melville, the train hope it gets here before I grow bald.” 1, 1907 – and, then, only 23 miles, met. The construction train reached leaving Crowley at 6:30 a. m., Rayne Now – however witty and exag- from Melville to Opelousas. the canal south of the Jones Mill last at 7:05, Church Point at 7:45, Opelou- gerated the quip was, indeed, in total, At that point in time, the OGNE was night, and is now within 6,000 feet of sas at 8:50 and arriving at Melville at from Judge Thomas Lewis’s fi rst town already some three months behind the the OGNE depot. It will be in Crowley by 10:50, where a reception will be ren- hall meeting in Rayne (May 9, 1904) to projected completion date for the en- the end of the week if nothing happens. dered by the people of Melville and the the anticipated “fi rst run” from Crowley tire run of the road from Melville to Ab- “The crews are being supplied with excursion train will leave Melville on its (October 1, 1907), some three years, beville – and, still more than 50 miles plenty of steel, but there is a shortage return trip at 12:50. and near 5 months, had elapsed. of construction to complete!. of anchor bars, which has somewhat “The arrangement provides for a But, then – as the season ushered And, yet, despite all the delays, by delayed the track laying. coach car from each town along the in the month of October (1907) in its early July, 1907, the Opelousas, Gulf “About three-quarters of a mile of road – Crowley, Rayne, Church Point, fi rst so-called “blue days,” all the “tra- vails of the O’Gee,” as said the Daily Signal, were in the past – and, it was left to the Crowley Signal paper to better sum up the festivities of the moment. “‘Greater Crowley’ was emphasized Monday night (September 30) by the arrival of the fi rst passenger train over the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern railroad. The special train, bearing the offi cials of the road and citizens from points along the line, arrived in the city at 5:30. (The train actually carried 27 named leaders from Opelousas and 3 from Church Point, Gus Kennedy, B. B. Boettcher, and W. C. Dejean. (Notice no guests were from Rayne). The train, in charge of Conductor W. R. Williams, was pulled by Texas and Pacifi c engine No. 11. The regular train arrived in the city about 8 o’clock. “The train was met at the station by an enthusiastic delegation of Crowley citizens and the Rice City Band. After the arrival of the visitors, the train was pulled to the station and from the rear platform Honorable J. G. Medlenka intro- duced Mayor Shelby Taylor, who made a brief speech. Mr. Taylor expressed the sentiments of the business men of Crow- ley in regard to the completion of the Several executives of the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeastern Railway Company posed next to the locomotive that road . . . and called attention to the many made the first official and complete run on its line from Crowley through Rayne, Church Point, Opelousas, and into Melville on October 1, 1907. See PLAN, Page 9A Thursday, August 27, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 9A PLAN From Page 8A benefi ts to be derived from it. Rayne’s famous staples – eggs “The loving cup bore the inscrip- “Mr. Medlenka then called to the and poultry. tion, ‘To Thomas H. Lewis, First platform ‘the father of the road’ Hon- “Just before the train pulled President of the O. G. & N. E. R. R., orable Thomas H. Lewis, of Opelou- out of Rayne, John Taylor ap- By the Grateful Citizens of Opelou- sas, who made a speech on behalf proached the Hon. Thomas H. sas, In Token of Love and Esteem.’ of the management of the road and Lewis, ‘the father of the O’ Gee “Mr. Lewis responded in part, gave a brief history of the road and train,’ and on behalf of the cit- ‘The vocabulary of the English how it came to be built. For the past izens of the Egg City of the tongue has no words to express few years he had looked forward Southwest, presented him with what I feel. It is not the intrinsic to the day when he would be able a beautiful gold headed cane, value of this beautiful gift, solid sil- to ride over the Opelousas, Gulf and a neat speech. Judge Lewis ver, cunningly encased though it is. and Northeastern from Opelousas responded feelingly. It is what it stands for that makes to Crowley, and on September 30, “The cane bore the inscrip- it beyond price in my eyes,. In old- 1907, that desire had been satis- tion ‘Presented to Thomas H. en times it was the custom to store fi ed. Lewis By His Friends in Rayne. away precious stone and articles “He touched briefl y on the fer- La., Completion of the Opelou- of great value in cups. This cup tility and productiveness of the ter- sas, Gulf and Northeastern R. R., will contain the most priceless of all ritory through which the new line Oct. 1, 1907.’” priceless things, the evidence of es- traversed, and the opportunities that “At Church Point – anoth- teem of my fellow citizens. were now afforded the residents for er beautifully decorated car was “If there is any lofty height of am- reaching the markets of the world attached, bearing upwards of a bition beyond that summit of ambi- with the products of their toil. hundred laddies, gentlemen, and tion where a man earns and receives “The visitors were escorted to the children. Bouquets were presented the universal good will of the peo- Hotel Pizzini, where they were enter- by citizens of Church Point to Hon. ple around whom he has lived and tained at supper by the local Board Thomas H. Lewis, Chief Engineer among whom his home will lie, I know of Trade. Afterwards, the guests Genung, and General Superinten- not what or where it is.” and businessmen of the city assem- dent Flanders. The train proceeded to Melville bled in the Elks Club rooms, where “It was evident to the Crowley where a stop of about an hour was a smoker was held lasting until mid- passengers on the train that Church made. The Crowley paper added, night. Point has grown rapidly since the “The train then pulled back to a lake “The next morning (October 1, advent of the Opelousas railroad. about seven miles, where the Opelou- 1907), the train pulled out of Crow- New buildings are in evidence on ev- sas Rod and Gun Club has a club ley shortly after 7 o’clock. The Crow- ery hand, a handsome new school house. Here a court boullion and fi sh ley coach had been decorated with house has been built near the rail- fry was given. This was served in fi ne a large banner bearing the legend, road track and the depot platform style and was greatly enjoyed.” ‘Crowley, the Rice City,’ and with was covered with cotton bales. The excursion train arrived in the national fl ag and streamers. The “At Opelousas – the entire Crowley at about 8 o’clock that eve- car seated 72 persons, but there trainload disembarked. Marion ning. were enough people standing in the Swords, the irrepressible Sheriff of With that, all that remained to aisles and on the platforms to bring St. Landry, on behalf of the citizens do was to return the Melville coach the number up to 100. of Opelousas, presented Mr. Lew- and its entourage who had made “At Rayne, a coach bearing is with a large, solid silver loving their fi rst “full run” on the complet- a large party of ladies was at- cup. Sheriff Swords characterized ed Opelousas, Gulf and North- tached to the train. The .Rayne Mr. Lewis as ‘the brainiest man St. eastern Railway. car was elaborately decorated Landry has.’ He said that Lewis with rice, cotton, corn cane, and had the brains and infl uence to per- NEXT: The O’Gee in ensuing vegetables. The banner on the suade men of money to back what years. side of the car bore pictures of his brain had conceived.

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State Newspapers Credeur when the matter public hearing. when he pointed out that for Atwood Acres if the ordi- came up for vote. “I would Various suggestions were state statute requires signage nance was adopted for recog- CROWLEY - It will soon support it if it was in a recog- thrown out, including: on roadways upon which the nized subdivisions. be legal to drive golf carts nized subdivision, but not on • allowing the carts only in carts are allowed. With those amendments on parish-maintained roads, parish roads where the speed recognized subdivisions; Quoting the clause — RS — that golf carts are allowed but only if those roads are in limit is 45 mph.” • allowing the carts only 32:299.4(B)(1) — Howie read: on parish roads only in recog- a “recognized subdivision.” Maximum speed for the on parish roads with a speed “A golf cart may be oper- nized subdivisions and only if By a 4-3 vote Tuesday carts, according to ordi- limit of 25 mph or lower; ated only upon a parish road residents of said subdivision night, with one member ab- nance, is 25 mph. • designating specifi c that has been designated by provide and maintain the sent, the Acadia Parish Po- “I’m not necessarily in fa- roads in the parish upon a parish or a municipal street required signage — the ordi- lice Jury adopted a revised vor of it either, but no one which carts will be allowed. that has been designated by nance was adopted. version of the ordinance rec- came to speak against it,” Concerning the latter, Co- a municipality for use by a Opposing votes were cast ommended by the Legislative said Steve Comeaux, refer- meaux said, “We can’t expect golf cart. Upon a designation by Morgan, Jimmie Pellerin Committee. ring to the public hearing on deputies to check a list of that a golf cart may be oper- and Pat Daigle. That ordinance would the proposed ordinance held parish roads every time he ated on a designated road or Voting in favor were Cre- have allowed the elec- prior to the meeting. sees a golf cart.” street, the responsible gov- deur, Comeaux, Chance tric-powered carts on all par- At that hearing, Tracy Jeff “Red Dog” Morgan ernmental entity shall post Henry and Walter Andrus. ish roads, providing certain Young presented a petition said restricting the carts to appropriate signage indicat- Gordon “G-Ray” Morgan requirements — including signed by “about 15” resi- only recognized subdivisions ing that such operation is was absent. lights, turn signals, rear- dents of Atwood Acres asking would leave out such ameni- authorized.” Comeaux, who cast the fi - view mirror, brakes, insur- that the ordinance be adopt- ties as campgrounds and RV Jurors balked at the idea nal and deciding vote, said he ance and state inspection — ed. parks, where many travelers of having to put signs on all was voting for the ordinance were met. Credeur blamed the use the vehicles. parish-maintained roads. “only because no one was “I’m not particularly in fa- COVID-19 pandemic for the Parish attorney Glen How- Young offered to reim- here to speak against it.” City of Rayne issues July building permits for local projects RAYNE - Ten building • JEH Solar at 210 2nd • Ken Guidry Electric at ers Cove. Church Point Hwy.; permits were sold in Rayne Street (solar panels); 509 Pipers Cove; Six plumbing permits were • Nick Castille at 117 West during the month of July hav- • John Wales at 109 Sills • Marceaux’s Electric at issued during the month of Betty; ing a $190,795 total construc- Drive (storage building); 406 Marjorie; July for $458 to: • RJ Abshire Plumbing at tion cost — no new permits for • Rayne Nutrition at 1405 • Freedom Electric 1415 • DeRouen’s Plumbing at 810 6th Street; and homes and commercial work The Boulevard (renovations); Barbara; 214 East Texas Ave.; • Link Plumbing at 509 Pip- were issued, with $190,220 • Hercules Granger at 805 • JEH Solar at 210 2nd • Rayne Nutrition at 1405 ers Cove. for remodeling according to Section (remodel); Street; The Boulevard; No trailer moving or house Mark Daigle, city building in- • Guidry’s Electrical at 603 • Cajun’s Electrical Service • Coy Guidry at 2117 moving permits were issued spector. East Betty (plan review); and at 2117 Church Point Hwy; Church Point Hwy; during the month of July. Of that total, $575 was for • Chuck Greene at 511 Pipers • Benny Stelly at 112 Sun- • Chuck Greene at 511 Pip- Three miscellaneous per- permits sold. Cove (shop/outdoor kitchen). set Drive; ers Cove; mit for $150 were issued Building permits were is- Two air conditioning and • John Wales at 108 Sills • Howard Dorr at 505 during the month of July to: sued during July to: heating permits were issued Drive; American Legion Drive; and • Freedom Electric at 1415 • First Stone Ministry at in July for $102.40 to Total • Chris’ Electrical at 705 • Link Plumbing at 509 Barbara (meter base); 120 American Legion Drive Air Care at 921 Comeaux and East G Street; Pipes Cove. • JEH Solar at 210 2nd (remodel); Zaunbrecher AC & Heating at • Guidry’s Electrical at 603 Six gas permits were issued Street (net meter processing • C & D Pools at 406 Mar- 2117 Church Point Hwy. East Betty; during the month of July for fee); and jorie (pool); Thirteen electrical permits • Ken’s Electrical at 300 $180 to: • Benny Stelly at 112 Sun- • Squeeze Nutrition at 214 were issued during the month West Harrop; • Breaux’s Plumbing a t set Drive (meter base). East Texas Ave. (renovations); of July for $650 to: • Ken Guidry Electric at 119 West Henry; The permit total amount • Clayton Dailey at 607 • Dupre Electric at 608 108 North Parkerson; and • Nick Castille at 400 Terry; for the month of June was South Arenas (garage); Malvern; • Chuck Greene at 511 Pip- • Colville Plumbing at 2117 $2,115.40. Marketplace set Sept. 12 The Rayne Depot will be the site ers, prepared non-edible or edible of the quarterly Rayne Marketplace products (prepared by vendors), on Saturday, Sept. 12, by the Rayne artisans (hand-made items) and Chamber of Commerce and the City much more.” of Rayne, co-sponsors. The re-vamped Rayne Market- Formerly known as the Farmers place weekend will continue to offer Market, Chairman Marietta Leon- refreshments to be sold, along with ards-Sikat invites all shoppers and music. vendors to the event to be enjoyed The Chamber will also contin- in downtown Rayne between 9 a.m. ue to provide concessions of soft and 1 p.m. drinks, coffee and bottled water. “All previous categories will again Sikat also notes that vendors are be available,” states Sikat, “includ- still welcomed by contacting the ing seasonal fresh vegetables, pro- Chamber at 334-2332 to reserve a duce, homegrown plants and fl ow- spot at the Depot.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - Six candidates received the Holy Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday, Aug. 16, during the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Duson. Receiving the sacrament were, first row, from left, Jayvon LeQuency Francis Jr., Kamden Noah Bicholas, Jaxton Blaise Sonnier, Jace Markael Mouton; second row, J.R. James St. Andre II and Makara Antonia Robertson; back row, Fr. Aaton Melancon, pastor. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry) Information sought on theft of three golf carts in Branch area Detectives with the the felony theft of three ity of Golf Course Rd., in Acadia Parish Sheriff’s golf carts from a busi- the Branch Community. Offi ce are investigating ness located in the vicin- The theft occurred the night of July 26. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the storage building and stole three golf carts. The golf carts are the same make and model, described as 2013 Club Car, Precedent, beige in color, valued at approx- imately $10,000. Anyone having any information regarding this crime is urged to call the tips line at 789- TIPS or download the P3 app on a mobile device to report a tip anony- mously. All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 Information is being sought in the theft of three cash reward for infor- golf carts of the same make a model as above sto- mation leading to an ar- len from the Branch area. rest in this case. Thursday, August 27, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 11A

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Get ready for a “Farm to Table” raf- “Artist of the Month” at the Chamber of- Our Students Focused,” at the Rayne The West Deanery Mass will be held fl e to be hosted by the Rayne Chamber fi ce between 6-7:30 p.m. Public is invit- Pavilion between 2-4 p.m. Space is on a at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 6 of Commerce in conjunction with the ed to attend. limited basis due to restrictions set forth p.m. as part of the “Year of St. Joseph” observance of Agriculture Month held for COVID-19 mandate. Contact Brian events. Celebrant will be Bishop Doug- every September. The Rayne Chamber August 28 Mouton at 781-6343 for additional in- las Deshotel. A reception will follow in of Commerce will be raffl ing 300-400 “How To Grow Your Business” will formation or to make a donation. the Family Life Center pounds of grass-fed Angus cross calf be the Series 2 Educational Course by steer during this special event. Winner the Rayne Chamber. The course is slat- September 2 A community produce giveaway will need not be present to win. Tickets are ed 2-3 p.m. to be facilitated by Jeremy The Rayne Chamber of Commerce be held between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 $10 each. Drawing will be held at the Lavergne free to all Chamber members. will hold its monthly board meeting at p.m. at Rayne Temple Church of God In Depot Square on Saturday, Nov. 28, Attendees will learn tips and tricks to noon at the Chamber Offi ce. All Cham- Christ located at 309 Holt Ave in Rayne during the Holiday Farmer’s Market to successfully grow their business, obtain ber members and interested businesses as announced by Pastor Elder Uyles be held in conjunction with Shop Small repeat customers, getting to know their are invited to attend the meeting and Hundley. The public is invited to attend Business Saturday of Black Friday customers and much more. Light re- enjoy lunch. on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis to re- weekend compliments of Stacey Ancelet freshments will be provided and masks ceive fresh fruits and vegetables. of Ancelet Cattle Company. are required. September 3 The Rayne Garden Club will begin September 8 August 27 August 30 its new year with their monthly meeting Acadia Parish School Board an- The Rayne Chamber of Commerce The A&O 21st Century Club will hold to be held at 10 a.m. All members are nounced the start of the new school year will host P&A Creations as the August its annual back to school event “Keeping urged to attend. to begin for all public schools.

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PUBLIC NOTICE H. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the time Bidding Documents will not be issued. ---- set for submittal. C. Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Bidding Documents from the General I. The Owner requires the Architect to issue Substantial Completion of the Contractor or at market price for reproduction through the offi ce of the Work on or before 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Architect. SECTION 00 11 13 Thereafter, liquidated damages will be charged. D. Bidding Documents are available, for review only, at the Central Offi ce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS J. A Bid Security (a certifi ed check or bank draft made payable to the of the Housing Authority of Rayne, Louisiana, 1011 The Boulevard, Housing Authority, U. S. Government Bonds, or satisfactory Bid Bond Rayne, Louisiana. No copies will be provided at the offi ce of the 1.1 GENERAL executed by the bidder and acceptable Sureties) in the amount of 5% Housing Authority. A. The Owner of this Project is: of the highest possible bid amount is required. E. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory The Housing Authority of Rayne, Louisiana K. Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for performance and payment bond or bonds. 1011 The Boulevard a period of 30 days after submittal. 1.3 EXAMINATION OF SITE Rayne, Louisiana 70578 L. Submit bids on the Bid Form provided. A. The site is available for examination by Bidders and Sub-bidders at any B. The Architect for this Project is: M. Refer to Document 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders for additional time during working hours. Don J. O’Rourke and Associates, Ltd., A Professional Corporation information. B. The Bidders and Sub-bidders shall notify the Architect and the Owner 103 Exchange Place, Ste. 202 N. Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, prior to visiting the site for coordination of Owner’s operation. Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages set 1.4 PRE-BID CONFERENCE C. Contractors are invited to submit a bid for the construction of a Metal forth in the specifi cations under the Davis-Bacon Act, must be paid A. A Pre-Bid conference will be scheduled by addendum. Building and Concrete Work for the Housing Authority of Rayne, on this project. Louisiana. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed O. The Housing Authority of the reserves the right to reject any or all bids under LA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the Classifi cation of General Contractor. for just cause. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF RAYNE, Each bona fi de bidder is required to comply with provisions and P. Bidders should be aware that the project is funded by Capital Fund LOUISIANA requirements of LA R.S.38: 2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for Program of the Department of Housing & Urban Development of a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the the Government of the United States. provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214 or without the consent of the Housing 1.2 BIDDING DOCUMENTS ______Authority. A. Bidders may obtain 1 set of Bidding Documents from the offi ce of Jill Rochon, Executive Director D. The Work for this project is generally described in paragraph “C”. the Architect at 103 Exchange Place, Ste. 202, Lafayette, E. Bids shall be a Stipulated Sum basis as per the original documents. Louisiana, 70503 upon payment of a refundable deposit of $30.00. F. The Owner will receive sealed bids at the Central Offi ce of the Housing A postage fee of $10.00 (not refundable) will be charged for each set Authority until 1:00 PM, CDST, September 8, 2020. of documents requested to be mailed. Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on Thursday, August 13, Thursday, G. Bidders are required to submit all documents indicated in Document 00 B. Bidders desiring more than 1 set of Bidding Documents may obtain August 20, 2020 and August 27, 2020. 43 93 Bid Submittal Checklist. additional bid sets from the Architect at market price. Partial sets of ______

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State Newspapers • any unused major elec- enter the property,” explained employees to perform the the Mermentau River Harbor trical appliances and/or parts Glenn Howie, parish attorney. work. and Terminal District; A new “nuisance” ordi- thereof including but not lim- The property owner will Formerly, the job had to be • reappointed Jason Gos- nance that gives parish em- ited to washing machines, be personally responsible for contracted out. sen and Mary Richard to the ployees more authority to en- clothes driers, refrigerators, all costs of abatement which Also during the meeting, Acadia Planning Commission ter private property has been freezers, stoves, water heaters may be recovered by the par- jurors approved a lease ex- Board; adopted by the police jury. and all furniture and waste oth- ish by fi ling a civil suit. tension with the St. John the • reappointed Wallace Fon- At its August meeting, ju- er than agricultural solid waste; The parish also can reoup Baptist Catholic Church in tenot and Gerald Foreman to rors rescinded the old ordi- • machinery and/or equip- costs through a tax lien under Lyons Point for the church the First Ward Drainage Dis- nance and replaced it with ment or parts thereof ... the new ordinance. hall. trict; one that stipulates, “In the which, by reason of deteriora- The new law also estab- Howie explained that the • authorized the Aca- event the public nuisance tion through rusting, rotting lishes a hearing procedure police jury owns the building dia-Evangeline Fire Protec- is not abated in compliance or otherwise, have become in the event a property own- which is situated on church- tion District to hold an elec- with the order within 15 days inoperable and/or unreason- er wishes to appeal an order owned property. tion on Dec. 5 asking renewal ... the parish is authorized to able for the purpose for which to clear property to get rid of The current lease agree- of a 1.03-millproperty tax; enter the premises in ques- they were intended; “junked” items. ment — for $1 per year — ex- • set a 25 mph speed limit tion, to remove or cause to be • construction debris; and According to the ordi- pires in 2034 but the church on Maggie Lane; removed the junked item and •waste paper, boxes, crates nance, the jury’s Legislative parish is planning some ex- • approved a request by to dispose of it ...” and/or parts thereof. Committee — Chairman Wal- tensive remodeling of the Jeremy Prevost to open cut According to the ordi- The inability to do anything ter Andrus, Steve Comeaux building and wants to ensure Spears Road due to an emer- nance, the presence of any about the problem property and Jeff Morgan — will hear that it will be able to continue gency situation to get water to “junked item” on any private had been addressed multiple the appeal. to use the building. his crops; and property, occupied or unoc- times by the former Parish In a somewhat related The jury granted a 10-year • heard an update on activ- cupied, shall be declared a Inspector, the late James Si- matter, jurors also amended extension at the same rate. ities sponsored by OneCrow- public nuisance. mon. the parish ordinance dealing In other business, the po- ley from Rick Villejoin, chair- “Junked items” are defined as: “This amendment gives with the demolition of blight- lice jury: man. Police Jury recognizes efforts of new Three O’clock Project Within days of Gov. Louisiana Department date,” read Luke Dupré, John Bel Edwards’ ex- of Education, which or- consultant and author ecutive order closing dinarily serves children of the proclamation. schools in the wake of meals after schools, to On hand to accept the COVID-19 outbreak, begin distributing the the proclamation was the Three O’clock Project food boxes just days Emily Chatelain, who began providing meals after the governor’s or- thanked jurors for the for students across Aca- der took effect in mid- recognition on behalf of diana. March. the Three O’clock Proj- The evening of “The organization has ect. Tuesday, Aug. 11, the specifi cally maintained The organization is Police Jury unani- distribution centers in winding down its distri- mously adopted a proc- Church Point, Rayne, bution, but will contin- lamation recognizing the Iota and Crowley, re- ue handing out the meal non-profi t’s “extraordi- lieving citizens in those boxes throughout the nary service to Acadia communities of a trav- month of August from 1 Parish.” el burden to received to 3 p.m. every Friday at The proclamation much-needed nutrition- the Frog Festival Pavil- notes that the organiza- al sustenance, deliver- ion in Rayne. tion partnered with the ing 745,000 meals to

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