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SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 Serving Jefferson Davis Parish Since 1896 $1.25 Veterans cemetery New JES plans SEVE No. 1 Doyle scoots by Lady Tigers 59-49. released See Page 5 dedication held By SHEILA SMITH By ALLISON CRYER [email protected] CENSUS TO BEGIN [email protected] Jeff Davis Parish School Board officials hope MAILOUTS ON in late May to send out for bids for construction The Louisiana MARCH 12 of the new Jennings Elementary School (JES) on Department of Veterans The first mailouts in Affairs (LDVA) held a South Lake Arthur Avenue. Jeff Davis Parish for the dedication ceremony in The school board has released a rendering U.S. Census will be sent Jennings Friday morning for of what the next JES will look like, as well as March 12. the last of one of five regional detailed campus and building features. “It is very important veterans cemeteries across “There are no surprises,” Superintendent that questionnaire the state. Kirk Credeur said. “Everything in the plans is is completed and Governor John Bel basically what we have been discussing publicly submitted as soon Edwards addressed a for several months now.” as possible and is crowd of hundreds at a The school will serve approximately 1,100 submitted by either dedication ceremony held students in grades pre-K through six, combining online, mail and at the Southwest Louisiana the current JES and James Ward Elementary. phone,” said Police Veterans Home in Jennings. However, it will be able to accommodate about Jury President Donald “What a beautiful final 1,200 students. Woods. Credeur said the biggest concern the resting place this is going to Daily News photo by Skylar Henry At this time no one is be for our service members Hundreds attended the dedication ceremony for the new veterans public expressed with the project was how going door to door. cemetery that was held at the Sothwest Louisiana Veterans Home in a large school could impact traffic on South The police jury See CEMETERY Page 6 Jennings Friday. See JES Page 2 would also like to warn residents of a security alert for all U.S. residents. There is a group Abraham that is going to homes and pretending to be officials from the U.S. Department of Home previews Affairs (DHA). They have documents with DHA letterhead and claim to be confirming upcoming that everyone has a valid ID for the upcoming census. legislative According to the alert, these individuals are robbing homes. “Take note there is no session initiative like that from the government,” the By ALLISON CRYER alert stated. “They are [email protected] everywhere and they look presentable. Please The 2020 Regular Legislative Session will alert friends and family.” convene at noon on Monday. District 25 State Senator Mark Abraham • • • has proposed three bills so far. LA. BORROWS SB 79 creates the Louisiana Cyber Security Talent Initiative Fund for the purpose of $350M FOR funding degree and certificate programs in STATE-FINANCED cyber security fields and the Cyber Security CONSTRUCTION Education Management Council to advise WORK relative to the fund. The bill creates the BATON ROUGE fund in order to meet workforce needs in (AP) • Louisiana the state. borrowed $350 million Abraham says education is the key to job on Thursday to keep creation. money flowing to state- “We need to educate the workforce ... financed construction we have a lot of jobs, but we don’t have projects. people to fill them because they are not The Bond trained properly,” he said. “As lawmakers, Commission, which we need to do a better job of aligning the oversees construction exact education that someone needs to the spending, approved work that they can get. That is workforce the general obligation development. That in turn creates jobs.” Daily News photos by Skylar Henry bond sale without In addition to passing the bill, Abraham The No. 2 Lady Hornets took home the Class B runner-up Friday night following a battle with No. 2 objection. said he will be working to get the funding Fairview. See page 14 for a full recap. The state borrows to back it and another initiative he passed money by selling bonds three years ago for workforce development. to investors for upfront “Passing this bill is very important, but cash. The debt will be we have to put some funds in that bill. That paid over 20 years with will be the hardest part this session,” he a 2.2 percent interest said. rate– a cheaper rate Several years ago Abraham was able than the 3.2 percent to garner $5-6 million in tax savings that that Louisiana received was supposed to be tied to a bill to fund in its last general workforce development training in higher obligation bond sale in education. However, at the last minute that February 2019. funding was not included and placed back into the state’s general fund. This session, • • • he said he plans to get those funds back for both bills. “We want to put that money into the jobs bill and the cyber security plan. That is just how things work sometimes. You don’t just give up, you just keep doing it until you have success.” LATEST LOCAL He said the field of cyber security WEATHER currently has zero percent unemployment. Page 6 Abraham also has two other bills that HIGH LOW See SESSION Page 3 69 58

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The world has seen many changes in the past hundred years. Camelot Brookside resident Vivian Griffith Fontenot has been around to see it all unfold. Born on March 4, 1920, Fontenot recently celebrated her special birthday at the assisted-living home surrounded by her loved ones. “We’re here because it is my birthday,” she said when asked the said. “I’ve lived a good life by trusting dollar, one hundred yards on a football reason why everyone had gathered. in Jesus Christ to guide me through field and one hundred years in a “The best part of my day was spending the years.” century, lots of interesting facts about this time here with all my friends and Fontenot was one of seven children. the number 100,” said Sittig. “My great- family.” She married Lester Fontenot in 1938 grandma has had 100 years of waking Fontenot was joined by her children, and three children came of their up, putting her feet on the ground and grandchildren, great-grandchildren 69-year union. At 100 years old, thanking God for giving her another and a number of her nieces and she has 10 grandchildren, 21 great- day to live, love and laugh.” nephews, along with fellow residents grandchildren and seven great great- Sittig said Fontenot has shown Daily News photos by Stacey Fontenot and staff. grandchildren. strength, courage and love throughout Above: Camelot Brookside resident Vivian Fontenot re- She said she credits her healthy Great-granddaughter Cagney all the years. cently celebrated 100 years of life. Her family and friends eating and quiet lifestyle as to why she Sittig shared a few words about her Sittig said she asked her how it felt joined her in a celebration held at the facility. has been able to live this many years. grandmother. Above left: Administrator Josh Billeaud served Fontenot “I’ve always been healthy,” Fontenot “One hundred pennies make a See FONTENOT Page 3 the first slice of her birthday cake. Spring events planned in Jeff Davis Parish By STACEY FONTENOT Saturday, March 7, and Saturday, April 18. “Up!” lawn chairs and an ice Lake Arthur City Hall at Judging, hosted at ZAM. Daily News Staff Writer again at 2 p.m. on Sunday, will be the feature shown chest for an afternoon (337) 774-2211. The annual Spring Fine March 8. Tickets are on on Saturday, May 2. of music and fun with The Zigler Art Museum Wine and Dine fundraiser Daylight Savings Time sale for $5 from any CHIPS The spring concert friends. (ZAM) will offer many is set for Thursday, April change is a sure sign that member or at the door series, Turn It Up Tuesday, The Town of Lake Arthur opportunities for aspiring 23. Supporters of ZAM will spring is in the air. Along prior to each performance. will return in April with and Lake Arthur Merchant artists of all ages. The gather for a fine dining with the warmer weather A separate CHIPS Jamie Bergeron on April Association will once Glitter and Glue Crafts experience and socializing comes the opportunity to performance has also been 7, Colby Latiolais and again sponsor the annual program holds weekly while taking in the sights get out and enjoy some slated for April 3-5. The Ambush on April 14, Blind shopping event, Art in the sessions, each with a the museum has to offer. entertaining events across production of “Remember Ambition on April 21 and Park. different focus. Workshops Tickets are available at this Jeff Davis Parish. Moma” by John Van Ronnie Collins on April 28. From 9 a.m. until 2 require a minimal fee to time. The Jeff Davis Arts Druten will take place at Two more performances p.m. on Saturday, April 25, cover the costs of supplies. The Southwest Council (JDAC) Youth 7 p.m. on both Friday and will be held during the Vendors are welcome to Those interested in Louisiana Acoustic Cajun Theater will soon present Saturday evenings and month of May, including set up a booth to sell hand- learning more can contact Music Jam will continue to the second production again at 2 p.m. on Sunday. the Rosedown Rockers crafted art, home decor, the museum for schedule meet every other Saturday of A Chip Off Broadway’s Movie nights at the and LeRoy Thomas. jewelry, baked items, and details. at Green’s Cafe. Spring (CHIPS) season. Two Strand Theater will include Concerts begin at 5:30 much more. There is no From April 7-17, the dates have been set for performances of “Jurassic a showing of Disney’s p.m. at Founders Park on admission for shoppers to public is invited for March 7 and 21, April 4 Park and Wreck” will take “Princess and the Frog” Main Street. The public enter the park. All items the Congressional Art and 18 and May 2, 16 and place at the Strand Theater at 6 p.m. on Saturday, is invited to dance the must be handmade. Competition Exhibit and 30. on Main Street. Curtains March 14 and “Louisiana afternoon away, free of Registration forms can will open at 6 p.m. on Purchase” on at 6 p.m. on charge. Bring the family, be obtained by contacting McWhirters straight Line services, LLc

• ROOF REPLACEMENT • NEW CONSTRUCTION • LEAK REPAIR All Types of Roofing Installed Commercial and Residential Roofing Contractor Rendering courtesy of Champeaux Evans Hotard from page 1 JES Asphalt Shingles Lake Arthur Avenue. Students with profound “When they are explained. “This depends • 3-Tab/Composition Style While the Department disabilities and grades removing food from coolers on student numbers as of Transportation and pre-K through second will and freezers, they have to well as retirements and • Architectural Style Development has not be educated on the first be sure the food maintains resignations. We might have Shake Shingles yet approved the plan, floor, while older students a certain temperature,” he a teacher retire yet have no drawings show a turnoff will go to class on the explained. “With this, they need to replace that certain • Metal/Aluminum Style lane along the roadway that second floor. In addition to do not have to worry about position. Or we might •Wood Style drivers will take to enter stairwells, there will also be maintaining temperature need to add an additional the campus. Credeur said elevators. or rushing to finish a task. position. We have a strict the speed for the turnoff Pre-K and kindergarten The cool area will keep the staffing formula that we Contact us today for your free quote lane along the highway each have their own food chilled.” follow at each school.” c.(337) 326-6082 would be about 30 miles fenced-in playgrounds that The HVAC system is Credeur said the board per hour until drivers turn have direct access to their expected to save money, is hoping to break ground [email protected] onto campus. The driveway classrooms and restrooms. too, Credeur said, because in June. winds to the rear of the First and second grade it is a two-fold system. school to a double-lane will share a play area while One part cleans and cools car drop-off area that can grades three through six will air. It also pushes air out accommodate up to 170 be together. Rooms were of entrances and exits vehicles at once. Students designed so every pair of to ensure temperature will be dropped off under a classrooms for the smaller control, and keep dust and canopy and be able to walk children features adjacent allergens from entering into the school via covered doors. the building. Independent sidewalks. On the opposite “When a teacher needs cassettes can also be used side of the car drop-off to use the restroom or to cool classrooms during will be where buses enter might have to leave the hotter months. and exit. This area will also classroom, they will ask a “If the main HVAC goes include a covered canopy teacher next door to keep out, there is a backup with and walkway. an eye on their students,” this system,” he added. “It’s There is parking in the Credeur said. “This makes also much quieter, cutting front of the school for it easier for a teacher to down on classroom noise.” visitors and parents who watch two rooms. Plus, the Instead of custodians are going into the school adult restrooms are directly having to spend time and with their children. The across from the classrooms, money stripping, waxing public will enter the school making it convenient for and sealing floors annually in a reception area but not the teachers.” at the new JES, as is done at have free access beyond Restrooms will feature each parish school, Credeur that point. Modern security automatic toilets, faucets, said the tile will be able to including automatic door soap dispensers and be cleaned by a machine locks and gates and “plenty lighting. LED lighting will that washes, disinfects and of cameras” will be utilized, be used throughout the dries the floor. Credeur said. building. As for staffing, the school “Our children are going In the cafeteria, instead of will have two principals and to be incredibly safe in this depending solely on coolers four assistant principals school,” he said. “Essentially and freezers, the kitchen to accommodate different the campus will be locked will feature a “cool area” that grade levels. Credeur said down each day.” will keep food chilled even there are currently no plans The first floor will once it is removed from to alter staff numbers. include the nurse’s station, the appliances. Credeur “At each school every administrative offices, said this area will be more year, we use attrition to cafeteria, library, flexible energy efficient than determine if a school needs space, gym and stage area. current practices. more or less employees,” he Jennings Daily News Sunday, March 8, 2020 Page 3 High school students eligible for Congressional Art Competition Daily News Staff Report young constituents. Since only one submission per the winner and their • Drawings: colored 600 Jefferson Street, Suite Each spring, then, more than 650,000 student. artwork will be displayed pencil, pencil, ink, 808, Lafayette, LA, 70501 in the U.S. House of high school students have “This is a great in one of the district offices. marker, pastels, charcoal the Chase building. Please Representatives sponsors been involved with the opportunity for students to All artwork must be (It is recommended complete the student an art competition for nationwide competition. represent their school on two-dimensional. Each that charcoal and pastel application/release form, high school students. The All high school students a local and national level,” framed artwork can be no drawings be fixed.) which can be found at Congressional Art residing in Louisiana’s 3rd Higgins stated. larger than 26” high x 26” • Collages: must be two Higgin’s website, and affix it Competition began in 1982 Congressional District are The winning student wide x 4” deep. If artwork dimensional on the back of the artwork to provide an opportunity eligible to compete through will have their artwork is selected as the winning • Prints: lithographs, before delivering. for members of Congress to the office of Congressman displayed for one year piece, it must arrive in silkscreen, block prints The top submissions will encourage and recognize Clay Higgins, according to a inside the United States Washington, DC, framed. • Mixed Media: use of be determined by a panel the artistic talents of their press release. They request Capitol. In addition, the Even when framed, it must more than two mediums of art professionals, and the artwork of 10 runners-up still measure no larger such as pencil, ink, winner will be announced from page 1 will be entered into our than the above maximum watercolor, etc. in early May. For questions SESSION “People’s Choice Award” dimensions. No framed • Computer-generated or more information, aim to allow local municipalities to enter into agreements competition on Higgins’ piece should weigh more art please contact Diane Miller with an industry that has a tax exemption on local property Facebook page where fans than 15 pounds. • Photographs by email at Diane.Miller@ taxes. will select their favorite Accepted mediums All submissions are due mail.house.gov. SB 396 authorizes and provides for cooperative endeavor piece by liking the image for the two-dimensional by noon on Monday, April The student application/ agreements between local governmental subdivisions and of the artwork. The design artwork are as follows: 6. Students can either mail release form can be found other entities that may require payments in lieu of ad with the most “likes” and • Paintings: oil, acrylics, or deliver their artwork to at clayhiggins.house.gov/ valorem taxes. This would be subject to the approval of the “shares” will be designated watercolor, etc. Higgins’ Lafayette office at services/art-competition. parish governing authority, the school board, the municipal governing authority and the sheriff individually. SB 272 is the same bill in the form of a constitutional amendment and provides for ad valorem property tax exemptions. Presently, the state constitution authorizes the imposition of ad valorem property taxes by local Spring Forward Sale! governments, school boards and special districts. The proposed amendment would establish an exemption for property subject to a cooperative endeavor agreement that requires the property owner to make payments in lieu All Wood White Furniture of taxes (PILOT) imposed by a taxing authority that is party to the agreement. Handmade in Mexico! “When someone is granted a tax exemption they don’t have to pay local taxes for a period of time like through the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP),” he said. Sofa Table TV Stand “This bill would let them negotiate a cooperative endeavor Small Console agreement the a local taxing authority. For example, if the school board needs funding for something, they can ask the industry for the money up front and negotiate a lower tax rate in year 11. The industry gives money up front so it is a win/win for both parties.” Abraham said the reason a constitutional amendment is required is because the agreement would change the $ property tax rate. A constitutional amendment requires $ two-thirds vote of each house of the legislature. 169 District 37 State Representative Troy Romero has also 182 proposed three bills so far. HB 80 would provide relative to group health insurance for retired district attorneys in the 31st Judicial District. Present law allows for the cost of group health insurance premiums to be paid from the district attorney’s general fund for district attorneys who have retired with 25 years of creditable service in the District Attorney’s Retirement System regardless of age in several other districts across 6pc Dining Set the state. The proposed law would add the 31st Judicial District to that list. HB 377 would authorize golf carts to cross La. 26 within the Town of Lake Arthur. $ The proposed law would only allow crossing on marked or designated paths or crossings within the town limits 1199 between sunrise and sunset. The driver would be required to have a valid license when operating the golf cart while crossing La. 26. The proposed law also exempts golf carts crossing La. 26 within the town limits from the prohibition against driving without an inspection sticker and the prohibition against a local governmental subdivision placing a traffic control device on a state maintained highway. HB 395 would add McNeese State University (MSU) to the list of schools authorized to conduct research on state- $ regulated industrial hemp. End Table 157 The present law allows Louisiana State University $ Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) and Southern $ University Agricultural Center (SU AgCenter) to cultivate, Console 551 Tv Stand 370 handle and process industrial hemp and industrial help seeds for research and development of new varieties. The proposed law would also provide exemptions for licensure requirements and criminal penalties when engaged in research of hemp for MSU. Those exemptions are already provided by law for LSU AgCenter and SU AgCenter. Romero promised during his campaign to put farmers See ABRAHAM Page 6

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March focuses ‘ They come to snuff the rooster’ and trespass on problem or several years, I worked nights. and groceries are expensive. FSometimes it was swing shift, some- I know there are many ordinances in gambling times graveyard. Either way, I slept a lot I’M JUST SAYIN’ place across the parish regarding animals, the next day. by noise, cleanliness, etc. Many are neces- Problem gambling, an urge Most of the world works when the sun sary. Sometimes it seems, however, we to continuously gamble despite is up. Should I have expected people not SHEILA reach a little too far into the lives of citi- harmful negative consequences or to mow their grass until I rolled out of SMITH zens. desire to stop, continues to plague bed around 2 p.m.? Should I have expect- I saw it this week in Welsh when alder- Louisiana. As many as 280,000 ed no one to perform outdoor projects? any animal, domestic or not, including men pushed for a man to fence in an Louisiana adults may be involved Personally, I do not think so. When I took humans. Maybe I would view the situation empty pool on private property, despite in problem gambling, according my job, I knew I would be expected to differently if a rooster was being kept as a an attorney repeatedly saying no law to a 2016 study conducted by the work all shifts, which was not exciting. At pet and was a nuisance. But when some- requires the man to do so. A big argument Louisiana Department of Health’s the time I was not far out of high school one is using roosters to help with food was for public safety. A few aldermen said Office of Behavioral Health. and lived with my parents while going to production – in a parish known for agri- they worried a child could go onto the In tandem with National college. They regularly babysat my tod- culture, in an area filled with farm families property and fall into the pool. This is a Problem Gambling Awareness dler nephews. My parents worked both – should we stop their efforts? How exactly valid concern and possible scenario. Month, Gov. John Bel Edwards inside and outside the house. The neigh- do we have that right, though apparently But why do I have to keep my yard in bor would mow their lawn or work in the certain condition to prevent a trespasser, has proclaimed March 2020 as we do? When I lived in a rural area, should field adjacent to my bedroom. Life went I have expected a nearby farmer to not bail young or old, from becoming injured? Problem Gambling Awareness on even though I was sleeping. hay because I had sinus issues? There is a hole in my backyard. One could Month in Louisiana. The month- Life still goes on while I am sleeping, How far will this go? Will a person with easily trip over it or fall into it. My friends long observance promotes aware- this time at night. Neighbors’ dogs bark. a garden be allowed to till soil only after and family who come over know this. How ness of the resources available to A loud truck passes. An ambulance or cop noon? Will a farmer have to wait until a can you avoid falling into holes? Don’t those experiencing problems with car drives by with sirens blazing. The wind particular time to start tractors and other come into my yard if I don’t invite you. gambling. will blow and branches tap my window. equipment? If a chicken’s feather ends up I understand wanting people to not “Problem gambling is a seri- The alarm screams and I fall out of bed in the yard of a vegetarian, will chickens turn their yards into a junkyard. I under- ous addiction that thousands of because it’s an evil sound. be banned? stand the conditions of some properties Louisianans are struggling with, With all this said — and my personal Yes, I know those are ridiculous scenar- pose danger and inconveniences. I under- but they and their loved ones opinion should not be confused with the ios, but so is banning roosters. I commend stand it is frustrating when you are trying don’t have to go through it alone. opinion of this newspaper or any cowork- Alderman Auldon Robinson for standing to sleep but something wakes you up. Services like Louisiana’s Problem er – I think Lake Arthur banning roost- up for the rights of taxpaying Lake Arthur But I also understand that life goes on Gamblers Helpline, counseling and ers from within city limits is overreach- citizens who work to produce their own while I am sleeping, and I have not invited treatment programs are provid- ing. Roosters can be annoying but so can food. Producing anything makes noise, anyone to roam around my property. ed by the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health at no cost to our residents,” said Stephen Russo, interim secre- Thank God for Supreme Court’s look at tary of the Department of Health. “Problem Gambling Awareness Month gives us an important same-sex foster parents opportunity to highlight these few years ago, an LGBTQ couple LGBTQ citizens, Philadelphia has trampled resources to anyone affected by Aapproached Bethany Christian over the rights of Catholic Social Services. Services and expressed an interest by The organization operates according to problem gambling and urge them in becoming foster parents. Bethany CHRISTINE the principles of our faith, one of which to seek assistance.” Christian, which maintained a contract holds that marriage is limited to one man Signs of a gambling problem FLOWERS with the city of Philadelphia to provide fos- and one woman. It’s not surprising, then, include: ter care, turned them down based on a reli- that CSS also refuses to place children with • Lying to loved ones about gious opposition to same-sex unions. The But it’s not that simple. heterosexual unmarried couples. To my gambling activity Inquirer ran a story on the incident and When trying to decide how far the gov- knowledge, none of them have sued. The • Deterioration of work perfor- mentioned that Catholic Social Services ernment can go in forcing an agency that ban is not directed at LGBTQ persons. It is mance (CSS) had a similar arrangement with the receives public funds to compromise its directed at anyone who, in their principles • Trouble concentrating city and also refused to consider LGBTQ fundamental beliefs, courts employ a bal- or lifestyle, violates the most deeply-held • Missing deadlines and impor- couples. ancing test. The best explanation of that values of the Catholic Church. tant responsibilities After the article appeared, Bethany test can be found in the Religious Freedom There were other ways in which the city • Worrying about mounting Christian changed their policy to accept Restoration Act, legislation passed in 1993 could have resolved the controversy. CSS debts and inability to pay them members of the LGBTQ community. CSS and proposed by none other than Chuck is only one of 29 foster care agencies doing “Gambling becomes an issue did not, and their contract was prompt- Schumer when he was still a congressman business in Philadelphia. That provided a when it negatively impacts any ly canceled. They sued the city on the from New York. The Act states that “The wide pool of families for needy children, area of the person’s life,” said Karen grounds that their religious rights were government shall not substantially burden a pool which includes LGBTQ-friendly Stubbs, assistant secretary of the being violated. The named plaintiff was a person’s exercise of religion even if the organizations. Shutting down CSS was a Office of Behavioral Health. “It’s an Sharonell Fulton, a foster parent who had burden results from a rule of general appli- draconian reaction when there were other emotional problem with serious worked with the Catholic agency for many cability.” alternatives. financial consequences that can years. Two lower courts ruled against CSS, In other words, an anti-discrimination Lori Windham, senior counsel at the damage relationships. The Office holding that the same-sex ban amounted law designed to protect LGBTQ citizens Becket Law firm which is representing CSS, but that forces a Catholic organization to of Behavioral Health is here to to discrimination in violation of the city observed that “We are confident that the violate its tenets (even if this was not the assist at no cost to the residents of charter. court will realize that the best solution is This week, the Supreme Court agreed to primary purpose of the law) is unconstitu- Louisiana.” the one that has worked in Philadelphia for hear the case. And my reaction was: Amen. tional under the First Amendment. Louisiana offers multiple a century: all hands on deck.” Many people mistakenly believe that There is a narrow exception: the bur- And that’s really the crux of the issue. If resources to support gamblers receiving public funds requires you to den on the religious organization must be and their families, with no costs there were no other organizations accept- accommodate – without exception – the necessary to further “a compelling govern- ing LGBTQ couples, perhaps the city would to state residents. Counseling and requirements and mandates of your secu- ment interest” and it must be the “least treatment programs are available be right. But that’s clearly not the case. lar sponsor, even if they violate your own restrictive way” that the interest can be Coming down on a Catholic organization including the country’s premiere civil rights. A number of commentators achieved. for ministering to children according to the residential treatment facility, The praised the lower court decisions, express- RFRA only applies to federal funding, so dictates of a faith that doesn’t evolve with Center of Recovery (CORE), located ing a view articulated by one of the women some states have passed their own “baby” changing societal mores is patently wrong. in Shreveport. Also, outpatient who had approached Bethany Christian statutes. Pennsylvania’s was passed in I’m betting this Supreme Court will treatment is available statewide in in the first place, Megan Pazko: “I simply 2002, and basically follows the original law. agree. your area. think you shouldn’t be able to use taxpayer So if we apply RFRA to the foster care (Flowers is an attorney and a columnist If you or a loved one is strug- dollars to discriminate against LGBTQ par- controversy, it’s not hard to see that in its for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and can be gling with problem gambling, ents.” laudable attempt to protect the rights of reached at [email protected].) hope and help is available any- time. Call or text the Louisiana Problem Gamblers Helpline toll free at 1-877-770-STOP (7867) or chat live at www.helpforgambling. org. For additional information and Submit your letters by e-mail at resources on problem gambling, visit ldh.la.gov/AddictionRecovery. [email protected]. Letters to the Editor Guidelines SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2020 Page 5

No. 1 Doyle scoots by Lady Tigers 59-49 By KEVIN BRUCHHAUS [email protected]

LAKE CHARLES – The No. 4 Lake Arthur Lady Tigers pushed the No. 1 Doyle Lady Tigers just about as hard as any team has throughout the 2019- 20 season in the semi-finals of the Class 2A state tourna- ment. However in the end, Doyle just had too much firepower and rebounding tenacity for the scrappy Lady Tigers to overcome, as they fell by a final of Daily News 59-49. The Lady Tigers Deonna Brister photos by Christy Broussard overcame multiple double- Darrah Broussard digit leads to fight and claw back into the contest, how- ever, the seasoned Doyle Dr. Young Kang bunch was able to fend off a Lake Arthur squad that Qualified by the returns every starter from Louisiana Board of this squad. Medical Examiners to “I thought our girls recommend THC/CBD played very hard, but we to eligible patients. kind of got out of sorts in the third quarter a lit- tle bit,” said Lake Arthur Call for an Head Coach Vickie Sketoe. appointment for “We knew coming in that one of their strengths was rebounding the basket- MEDICAL ball and they really hurt us on the boards down the stretch. But I’m proud MARIJUANA of my girls because they never quit fighting, and (337) 329-5567 they fought hard all the way until the end. But, 107 SOUTH ELMS rebounding was ultimately STREET the deciding factor in this WELSH LOUISIANA ball game.” 70591 Doyle (31-3) out- Kali Hornsby rebounded Lake Arthur 40-26, and turned many of free throw tied the game ers from the eighth- those boards into second at 24-24 with 30 seconds grade sensation in Vivian Jennings chance points on the offen- left in the half. But, with Sketoe. She discussed the sive end. The Lady Tigers of just three seconds left in 3-point barrage she went Daily News Lake Arthur end their sea- the second frame, Doyle’s on throughout the game, son at 28-6 and reached the Madison Duhon buried a and pointed to a matura- Top 28 for the third time in trifecta of her own to send tion process throughout ATHLETEof the the last four seasons. her squad into the locker the season to help block Doyle placed four scor- room with a 27-24 lead. out the noise of the big WEEK ers in double figures, high- Doyle came out of the stage at Burton Coliseum. Sponsored by lighted by 16 points and 13 locker room and went on “It definitely wasn’t Businesses rebounds from All-Stater an 18-6 run to kick off the always like that, we had to Listed Below Presleigh Scott. Claire third period. Only a pair grow a lot throughout the Glascock added 15 points of free throws by Hornsby regular season to be able and five boards, while Elise and a bucket by Brister to get to this point,” Vivian Jone and Meghan Watson held the Doyle lead at Sketoe added. “We had to VIVIAN pitched in 13 and 10, 47-30 with just over three gain some of that expe- respectively. minutes left in the third. rience by facing some SKETOE Doyle grabbed an early After that run, Brister tougher teams through- 7-6 lead midway through knocked down another out the regular season, LAKE ARTHUR the opening frame, but pair of free throws and and it kind of taught us 3-balls by eighth grader Darrah Broussard chipped about shot selection and HIGH SCHOOL Vivian Sketoe and Kali in a double to close the what shots mattered and Hornsby kept Lake Arthur third quarter with Doyle which ones didn’t.” Lake Arthur eighth close. However, Doyle up 53-35. Brister had a Brister was able to grader Vivian Sketoe went on the first of many quiet 15 points, with most knock down another free nailed five 3-pointers runs with a 9-0 stretch to coming in the fourth stan- throw at the 3:45 mark build a 16-6 lead with 1:06 za, but she discussed her to trim the lead to seven in the Lady Tigers’ 59- left in the opening frame. teammates’ abilities to at 55-48, however Doyle 49 loss to Doyle in the Sketoe was able to bury pick her up when teams would outscore the Lake Class 2A semi-finals on another long 3-pointer began keying on her. Arthur Tigers 4-1 over the Thursday. Sketoe also right before the close of “Say teams try and play next three minutes and the first to chop the lead a box-and-1 against me change to hang on for the dished out four assists down to 16-9 heading into or double me, I know I 59-49 victory. and pulled down the second quarter. In all, can depend on my other Sketoe, Brister and two rebounds in the Vivian Sketoe was able to players and teammates to Hornsby all hit double drill five 3-point baskets take over and capitalize digits in the scoring col- contest. throughout the game for on them thinking they can umn with 15 points the Lady Tigers. just stop me and think they apiece. Hornsby was After Doyle scored the are going to beat us,” said able to yank down six first bucket in the second Brister. “But they don’t rebounds, while Brister stanza, Lake Arthur went know that we have at least pulled down 5 boards. on a 7-0 run to chop the six girls that can score 20 Sketoe was also able to lead to 18-16 early in the on any given night and can dish out four assists to second. Deonna Brister hurt teams in a number of go along with her five ORGERON knocked in a double, then other ways besides me just 3-pointers. 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The stretch. With Doyle up by Saturday at 4 p.m. Red two teams went back- an even 20 at 55-35, Lake River was able to plow and-forth the rest of the Arthur proceeded to go through No. 6 French way in the second frame, on a 10-0 run behind four Settlement in their semi- but a Brooke Daboval lay- points from Brister and final match-up Thursday Can’t Beat The Real Thing up and a Deonna Brister another pair of 3-point- by a final of 63-31. Page 6 Sunday, March 8, 2020 Jennings Daily News Live oaks have long lives By HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD for mulch. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist The best time to plant live oaks in fall or winter. ive oaks have a The trees have a massive strong history in surface root system, so the Gulf South. be sure to plant live oaks BeforeL steel, bronze and far away from houses, aluminum alloys were sidewalks and driveways. used, U.S. naval ships The root systems can were built from the break foundations as well strong wood of as concrete sidewalks and live oaks. They driveways. Additionally, produce wood live oaks can grow to a that is close- substantial height, so also grained, hard consider overhead power and durable and lines. is one of the heavi- Another gorgeous est woods that grows characteristic of live natively in America. oaks is their natural low, This durable wood made sweeping braches that it a suitable material for sometime touch the building warships for the ground. Keep this in mind U.S. Navy. According to when planting. They will the Gulf Islands National need lots of room. Try to Park Service, the U.S.S. The Edna Szymoniak Oak graces the entrance to the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station. Photo by William Guion plant away from streets to prevent having to trim low- Constitution’s inner hull Metal began to replace tree. The largest live oak documented and wrote a So, back to our growing branches, forcing (1795) was built from live wood after the American specimen in Louisiana book Quercus Louisiana: controversy. Are live oaks the trees to grow in an oak lumber. And because of Civil War. Today, oaks is located in Mandeville The Splendid Live Oaks evergreen or not? They upright, unnatural way. its proven resilience in the still hold an iconic status and has been named the of Louisiana. In the book, do keep their leaves year- When they are full War of 1812, it earned the for resilience in the Gulf Seven Sisters oak. It has a he references Edwin round, except for a short grown, live oaks will create name “Old Ironsides.” South. After devastating whopping spread of 132 Lewis Stephens, the first couple of weeks in late a great deal of shade. The first national tree hurricanes and floods, it feet and a trunk 37 feet in president of the University winter or early spring when This will cause an issue farm was established in is often our live oaks that diameter. One of the oldest of Louisiana at Lafayette. they shed all of their leaves for plants and turfgrass Pensacola, Florida, by remain standing. live oaks in the South, the Stephens created the from last year’s growth and President John Quincy A slight controversy Angel oak, is located in Live Oak Society and was then re-grow their entire growing underneath Adams and Samuel S. surrounds the live oak, Charleston. It is said to be responsible for planting canopy. trees that cannot tolerate Southland, secretary of however. Is it deciduous? about 400 to 600 years old. oak seedlings at the Simultaneously, as the shade. St. Augustine and the navy, for building and Is it evergreen? Is it Many of the plantations intersection of University leaves fall, live oaks produce centipede turfgrass are the maintaining navy warships. semi-evergreen or semi- in the South and especially Avenue and Johnston male flowers called catkins, most shade tolerant. The areas were called deciduous? Consult any in Louisiana, date back to Street that are now known which produce copious The shade provided by live oak tree reservations, number of reference books, before the American Civil as the Century Oaks. He amounts of pollen. The oak trees can help save and they now remain as and you will find it called all War and have alleyways believed the live oak should pollen turns the tops of cars, cooling energy costs in national parks. One that is of the above. lined with oak trees that still have been named Quercus houses and any surface it the summer. Not much close to home is the Naval Live oak (Quercus live today. louisiana, not virginiana can stick to a yellow-green maintenance is required. Live Oaks Reservation in virginiana) is a very large, William Guion, a natural because of vast number of powdery mess and creates Small trees will take years, Pensacola, Florida. slow-growing, long-lived landscape photographer, live oaks found in this state. headaches for allergy maybe your lifetime, to sufferers. grow to their full potential. The flowers then die It is a wonderful thought to back, turn brown and fall consider leaving a legacy of to the ground, releasing such a fine oak to be enjoyed yet another assault on the in your family generation ground and surrounding after generation. area. Live oaks are so unique So, yes and no, live and such an important oaks are evergreen. They part of our history. These do keep their leaves year- trees hold human stories round except for a small connected to the families window. The leaves that they have outlived. And are dropped make a great some have been here since mulch. Rake them up and before the arrival of the first put in your compost or Europeans. Don’t you want recycle them and use them to continue that legacy?

Daily News photos by Skylar Henry CEMETERY from page 1 Smith’s Arborist #2066 and their families,” he said. committal shelter, memorial governor for keeping his Of the five cemeteries Tree & STump GrindinG “I just couldn’t be more walk, landscaping and promise to veterans and across the state, this one is excited. On this hallowed supporting infrastructure to local officials for working the only one adjacent to a Licensed and insured ground we will honor both the cemetery that will be to find a home for the veterans home, Strickland ree stimates their memory and their home to about 1,777 graves cemetery. said. F e sacrifice.” when finished. “We were looking for land “Our dream is now a 337-660-8722 Edwards said that when All members and in 2004, and Dan Morrish reality,” he said. the project began four years veterans of the armed and Gerald Theunissen The late U.S. Army 337-329-2999 ago, it was important that a forces are eligible to be had the foresight to request Veteran Ed Gary will be the cemetery be built accessible buried in an LDVA state to add the land for this first to be interred at the to those living in Southwest cemetery as long as they cemetery,” Strickland said. cemetery. Louisiana. have met minimum active- “The vision is complete, duty service requirements but the work is not done,” and were honorably he said. “It is our duty to discharged. Officials, as care for our veterans even Members of the reserve well as vets after their time here on armed forces who die and family earth is done.” while on active duty, while members, The $7.3 million on training duty or were turned out Southwest Louisiana eligible for retired pay, or for Friday’s Veterans Cemetery is set were called to active duty dedication on 10 acres of land and and served the full term ceremony will have room to expand if of service, may also be for the new necessary. eligible for burial. Their veterans Planning for the new spouse, widow or widower, cemetery that cemetery began in 2016, minor children and, under was held at which will serve all of some conditions, adult the Sothwest Southwest Louisiana’s unmarried children with Louisiana veterans from the Texas disabilities can be buried in Veterans Home border to the Atchafalaya the cemetery. www.solunarforecast.comin Jennings. enter 70546 for our forecast SUNDAY Basin and up to Leesville, Eligible veterans’ 80 miles from Jennings. remains can be relocated 69° 58° Construction included to the new cemetery but a roadway, flagpoles, entry associated costs would be features, administration the responsibility of family. SOLUNAR TABLES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY building, maintenance VA Secretary Joey March 5, 2020 DI’s RESTAURANT facility, assembly area, Strickland thanked the

ABRAHAM from page 3 Hwy 97 first and serve as a lead representative for them in the Sun Data Between Basile and Jennings legislature. 432-5141 “Agriculture is the backbone of District 37 and we have Rise: 7:29 AM- Set: 7:14 PM been seeing a reduction here in production numbers,” he Moon Data 72° 63° 75° 63° 76° 64̊ said. “Farming has gotten to a point where the price is not March: keeping up with the cost for the farmer.” Rise: 6:17 PM Begin planting warm- Gov. John Bel Edwards has outlined a limited package of Set: 6:56 AM season vegetables, such priorities for the three-month legislative session. as tomatoes and bell NOW SERVING Edwards spoke Monday to the Press Club of Baton Moon Phase peppers (use transplants Rouge about his legislative agenda. for these two), cucum- BOILED CRAWFISH The Democratic governor highlighted his push to boost 98% WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS spending on education. He says he’ll renew his fight to raise Major Times bers, corn, snap beans, Louisiana’s minimum wage. That idea is a long shot that mirliton and squash. has failed each year of Edwards’ first term. 12:07 AM - 2:06 AM Protect tender vegetables Hobo’s Deli Republican lawmakers have prioritized a push to rework 12:35 PM -2:35 PM in the event of a late the state’s civil litigation system to try to limit damages freeze. awarded in car wreck lawsuits. Minor Times Edwards says he’s willing to discuss such changes but 6:56 AM - 7:56 AM 337-824-27271613 Elton Road Suite B offered no commitments to specific bills. 6:17 PM - 7:17 PM 302 E Shankland Ave • Jennings, La 70546 Final Adjournment for the legislative session will be no Jennings, LA 70546 later than 6 p.m. on Monday, June 1. Better (337) 824-4400 SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2020 Page 7

Submitted photo Ribbon Cutting Held A ribbon cutting was held for the legislative office of state Senator Mark Abraham and Representative Troy Romero on Friday, Feb. 28.

KCs Donate to Caring Hands Women’s On Feb. 26, Grand Knight Carl Benoit (on right) from Knights of Columbus Council 2012 of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in History Month Jennings presented a $100 do- Yeah. Yes. That’s right. nation to Glenda Laird (on left) never doubt- Down the I’ll be discussing this in of Caring Hands in Jennings. The ed that equal rights was the Rabbit hole depth in the future. money for the donation was right“I direction. Most by DREA States began declaring earned from the annual barbe- reforms, most problems BROUSSARD the entire month of cue fundraiser which the council are complicated. But March as Women’s conducts every year and uses to me there is nothing to continue making strides History Month in 1986, to provide financial support to complicated about ordi- for equality. which led to Congress many worthwhile programs. Car- nary equality.” -Alice Now we must fast declaring the month ing Hands will use the donation Paul forward to the 1970s. On of March as the official to purchase supplies for which March 1, 1972, the Senate Women’s History Month they do not receive donations Women are leaders passed Title IX, prohibiting in 1987. from other sources. and sources of inspiration sex discrimination in all Every year, the National Submitted photo 365 days a year. So why federally funded education Women’s History Project do we celebrate Women’s programs. During this chooses a theme for History Month in March? time, a local celebration March. This year, that After a deep dive down was held in Santa Rosa, theme is “Valiant Women the rabbit hole, if you Calif., by The Education of the Vote.” will, I discovered why we Task Force of the Sonoma For the next few weeks, Versatile coffee cake can acknowledge females County Commission I will be covering women around the globe during on the Status of Women of history who led the the third month of the (say that five times, fast). country towards equal be eaten any time of day year. They chose the week voting rights for women, as The United States is of March 8 for the party, well as some who continue Traditional coffee cake not the only country that which corresponded with to fight for women’s rights is a moist, tender pastry honors women in March. International Women’s throughout the globe. that might be topped with The UK and Australia Day. To the women of the streusel or crumbs and is also recognize Women’s Just a few weeks past and the present often served as the perfect History Month during this later, The Equal Rights who have stood up to an accompaniment to coffee time, while Canada’s falls Amendment was proposed oppressive society, shook or tea at breakfast or in in October. as a constitutional their fists and didn’t let up, the afternoon. The British Let’s hop into the time amendment for equal I salute you. version of this cake is a machine and travel back rights regardless of sex. I hope to carry that sponge variety that actually to Washington, D.C. on Just so you know, this same fighting spirit and is flavored with coffee and March 3, 1913. Two strong amendment was never feeling of self-worth, and coffee butter icing. spearheads of the National fully ratified. I hope to make you all Coffee cake is ideal American Woman Suffrage proud. to have on hand when Association, Alice Paul entertaining. It fits well for Roasted Banana Coffee Cake and Inez Milholland, breakfast, brunch or even led 5,000 members of as a late-afternoon snack. small rimmed baking sheet down the sides of the bowl the association down This recipe for “Roasted and roast for 15 minutes. with a spatula, then add Pennsylvania Avenue, Banana Coffee Cake” from Remove and set aside to the roasted bananas, sour complete with floats and “Simply Scratch” (Avery) by cool. cream and vanilla. Beat bands and brigades. Laurie McNamara includes In a small bowl, combine until incorporated. Marching for their right bananas, making it an ideal the pecans, brown sugar With the mixer running to vote, over 100 women addition to the breakfast and cinnamon. Set aside. on low speed, spoon in the were injured during the table. The author suggests Sift the flour, baking flour mixture and mix until parade by violent anti- roasting the bananas helps soda, baking powder, just combined. feminist protestors. to perfect their texture and nutmeg through a Pour the batter into the Feeling the weight of the without having to wait fine-mesh strainer into a prepared pan and smooth hate and misogyny did for the natural ripening medium bowl. the top with a spatula. not stop the walk. They process. In the bowl of a stand Sprinkle evenly with the persisted, as women do, mixer fitted with the paddle pecan topping. Bake for 40 and finished the parade. 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Scrape unsalted butter, melted and before slicing and serving. cooled, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature for the pan Dr. Young Kang 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Dr. Kang is the first doctor in Jefferson Davis parish qualified by the Louisiana 2 bananas Board of Medical Examiners to recommend THC/CBD to eligible patients. 3/⁄4 cup chopped pecans 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar CONDITIONS THAT ARE TREATABLE WITH 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 11⁄2 cups unbleached MEDICAL MARIJUANA: all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda We appreciate Spasms PTSD 1 teaspoon baking Cancer HIV/Aids powder our employees. 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly Glaucoma Multiple Sclerosis grated nutmeg 1 cup granulated sugar Your Crohn’s Disease Muscular Dystrophy 2 large eggs, lightly beaten dedication is Autism Spectrum Disorder Parkinson’s Disease 1/⁄4 cup sour cream Chronic Intractable Pain Spasticity Severe Muscle 1 teaspoon pure vanilla second to none! extract Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders Wasting Syndrome/Cachexia

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coronavirus pop-up shop DON’SAnywhere • 24 Hours 241 North Market Jennings WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s have the ability,” to stock up on supplies, Now Accepting Across from American Legion Hall capital has pop-up shops for food and she said. Visa & Master Card & Jennings Daily News drink, even marijuana. And now, corona- The idea started with a health crisis in virus prevention supplies. her own family: Patrom’s father was diag- Call (337) 824-6409 or Cell (337) 658-4409 As local stores sell out of masks and nosed with a blood cancer in November. hand sanitizer, Adilisha Patrom, owner With her father’s immune system weak- of a co-working and event space next to ened by ongoing chemotherapy treat- POLICE REPORT Gallaudet University, saw an opportunity ments, Patrom bought boxes of N95 face- Editor’s Note: An arrest penal facility. and jumped on it. masks, which are considered superior to Monday, March 2 does not indicate whether a Mark Joseph Duplechin, Inside, her storefront, different models the basic surgical masks. person is guilty of the crime 27, of Jennings, was of face masks and hand sanitizer bottles Both she and her father wear the masks Wednesday, March 4 with which they have been charged with prohibited Colleen Renee Doucet, in various sizes are displayed along a stack routinely when going to the grocery store charged. A person is not acts for a Schedule II con- 31, of Evangeline, was of information sheets from the Centers or elsewhere around town. considered guilty until they trolled dangerous sub- charged with possession for Disease Control and Prevention. On As the global coronavirus death toll are convicted of a crime in stance, improper display of of marijuana, possession Thursday, one man stopped by, asked how increased and the virus began making a court of law. plate and possession of a of a Schedule IV controlled much the masks cost and then left. inroads in the U.S., Patrom decided to firearm with a controlled A Florida native who came to stock up on hand sanitizers and open dangerous substance, two Twenty-eight people dangerous substance. Washington to attend Howard University, her shop. So far, business has been slow. counts of possession of a were booked into the par- Schedule II controlled dan- Patrom, 29, sells her masks for between $5 Patrom said she has only made three sales ish jail by the Jeff Davis Desmond Demion gerous substance and pos- and $20, depending on the model. She also since opening early this week. The major- Parish Sheriff’s Office over Neil, 40, of Jennings, was session of drug parapher- puts together prevention kits with masks, ity of her visitors, she says, are just seeking the past week. charged with prohibited nalia. surgical gloves and sanitizer, which sell for basic information and walking away with a acts for a Schedule II con- $20 to $30. CDC fact sheet. The high-end N95 masks are priced at “I think people haven’t started freaking Friday, February 28 trolled dangerous sub- Thursday, March 5 about twice what they sell for on Amazon. out yet,” she said. “A lot of people are just Donald Ray Ashford, 47, stance, possession of mari- James Reginald Ceasar, But Patrom says her goal isn’t to get rich. waiting for that first (local case).” of Jennings, was charged juana, possession of drug 54, of Basile, was charged Rather, she sees the shop as a service to the Asked what she thought would happen with aggravated assault paraphernalia and improp- with second-offense oper- community and says discounts are avail- the day after the first coronavirus case is with a firearm and ille- er lighted lamps. ating a vehicle while intoxi- able to those in need and to senior citizens, identified in the nation’s capital, Patrom gal carrying/discharge of cated, aggravated flight who are most vulnerable to the virus. shuddered and said, “There will be a line weapons. Chace Corbello, 20, of from an officer, alcoholic “I just feel so blessed to HAVE, just to down the block.” Lake Arthur, was charged beverages in motor vehi- Corey James Lapoint, 34, with possession of marijua- cles, disturbing the peace of Ragley, was charged with na, possession of drug par- offensive language, no driv- simple battery and acces- aphernalia, prohibited acts er’s license, careless opera- Great Barrier Reef enters crucial sory after the fact. for a Schedule II controlled tion and speeding. dangerous substance and Richard Wayne Woods, failure to observe stop or Craig James Louviere, 29, period in coral bleaching 50, of Lake Charles, was yield signs. of Jennings, was charged CANBERRA, Australia park in the south close to said. arrested on a warrant. with simple burglary and (AP) — The Great Barrier shore which avoided the Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, a Kenneth Joseph Batiste, violation of protective Reef is facing a critical ravages of previous bleach- scientist from the Australian Nicole Marie Babineaux, 31, of Houston, Texas, was orders. period of heat stress over ings, ocean tempera- Research Council Center 35, of Iowa, was arrested on charged with aggravated the coming weeks follow- tures were 2 to 3 degrees for Excellence in Coral Reef a warrant. flight from an officer. Michael Anthony ing the most widespread Celsius (3.6 to 5.4 degrees Studies, said how much of Castille, 46, of Lake Charles, coral bleaching the natural Fahrenheit) above average. the bleached coral would Vaughn Dell Robinson, Caleb Talbert, 30, of Lake was charged with accessory wonder has ever endured, The authority has recover and how much 42, of Lake Arthur, was Charles, was charged with after the fact. scientists said Friday. received 250 reports of would die would not be charged with prohib- attempted manslaughter. David Wachenfeld, sightings of bleached coral known for weeks. ited acts for a Schedule Friday, March 6 chief scientist at the Great due to elevated ocean tem- “I’m very worried about II controlled dangerous Tuesday, March 3 Tesa Lynn Adams, 33, Barrier Reef Marine Park peratures during an unusu- the situation given how substance, possession of George Patrick Loche, Jr., of Jennings, was charged Authority, the government ally hot February. warm the temperatures marijuana, possession of 37, of Fenton, was charged with possession of a fire- agency that manages the The 345,400-square are on the Great Barrier a Schedule II controlled with prohibited acts for a arm with an obliterated coral expanse off north- kilometer (133,360-square Reef and what the pro- dangerous substance, pos- Schedule II controlled dan- number, possession of east Australia, said ocean mile) World Heritage-listed jections are,” Hoegh- session with intent of a gerous substance, posses- two grams or more of a temperatures over the next colorful coral network has Guldberg said. Schedule II controlled dan- sion of drug paraphernalia, Schedule I controlled dan- month will be crucial to been devastated by four “If it cools down a bit, gerous substance, posses- driving under suspension, gerous substance, posses- how the reef recovers from coral bleaching events they’ll recover or, if not, we sion of drug parapherna- two counts of possession of sion of heroin, possession heat-induced bleaching. since 1998. The most dead- may head off into some- lia, possession of a firearm marijuana and tail lamps. with intent of a Schedule “The forecasts ... indicate ly were the most recent, in thing not too different from with a controlled danger- II controlled dangerous that we can expect ongoing consecutive summers in 2016 and 2017. We’re right ous substance and posses- Mandy Provost Rochelle, substance, possession of levels of thermal stress for 2016 and 2017. at the fork in the road,” he sion of a firearm by a felon. 31, of Jennings, was a Schedule II controlled at least the next two weeks Scientists fear the lat- added. charged with arson and use dangerous substance, and maybe three or four est coral death rate could The Great Barrier Reef Megan C. Lott, 38, of of explosives. illegal use of a controlled weeks,” Wachenfeld said match those events. Marine Park Authority last Jennings, was charged with dangerous substance in in a weekly update on the “At the moment, it’s year downgraded its out- two counts of theft from Wilbert Barry Rochelle, the presence of a minor, reef’s health. definitely the most exten- look for the corals’ condi- $1,000-$5,000. 37, of Jennings, was charged transactions involv- “So this still is a critical sive bleaching event we’ve tion from “poor” to “very with domestic abuse aggra- ing proceeds from drug time for the reef and it is the ever had,” U.S. National poor” due to warming Saturday, February 29 vated assault. offenses and obstruction weather conditions over Oceanic and Atmospheric oceans. Dawn Lynn Fontenot, of justice. the next two to four weeks Administration Coral Reef Its latest report, which 38, of Jennings, was Brandon Keith Davis, that will determine the final Watch scientist William is updated every five years, charged with possession of 30, of, Youngsville, was Travis Wayne Roy, 37, of outcome,” he said. Skirving said Friday. found the greatest threat to marijuana, possession of a charged with two counts of Jennings, was charged with Ocean temperatures “It’s certainly an end-to- the reef remained climate Schedule II controlled dan- theft under $1,000, aggra- failure to observe stop or across most of the reef end bleaching event with change. The other threats gerous substance, posses- vated assault and obstruc- yield signs, possession of a were 0.5 to 1.5 degrees severe bits at each end and are associated with coastal sion with intent to distrib- tion of justice. Schedule I controlled dan- Celsius (0.9 to 2.7 degrees it’s not looking good for the development, land-based ute a Schedule II controlled gerous substance and pos- Fahrenheit) above the southern end, but it really water runoff and human dangerous substance, pos- Willie Jaroy Zachary, 27, session of marijuana. March average. depends on the weather activity such as illegal fish- session of drug parapher- of Jennings, was charged In parts of the marine in the next two weeks,” he ing. nalia and possession of a with domestic abuse bat- Mason John Adams, 34, firearm with a controlled tery, possession of drug of Jennings, was charged dangerous substance. paraphernalia, possession with aggravated assault of a legend drug without with a firearm, illegal carry- Pope lets French cardinal embroiled in Brent Joseph Fearheiley, a prescription order, pos- ing of weapons and posses- 40, of Gonzales, was session of marijuana and sion of a legend drug with- charged with two counts taking contraband into a out a prescription order. abuse cover-up resign of possession with intent VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis Scouts in the 1970s and 1980s. His victims of a Schedule II controlled on Friday accepted the resignation of a accuse Barbarin and other church authori- dangerous substance, French cardinal who was convicted and ties of covering up for him for years. possession with intent of then acquitted of covering up for a pedo- Barbarin told the appeal hearing that he a Schedule IV controlled phile priest in a case that fueled a reckon- followed Vatican instructions in his han- dangerous substance, ing over clergy sexual abuse in France. dling of the case. possession of a Schedule PARISH Lyon Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, 69, Preynat’s is on trial in Lyon. During days III controlled dangerous had offered to resign when the Lyon court of testimony earlier this year, he said he substance, possession of Menu in March 2019 first convicted him and couldn’t recall exactly how many boys he a legend drug without a SCHOOL LUNCH gave him a six-month suspended sentence abused but gave an estimate of at least 75. prescription order, pos- Monday: for failing to report the predator priest to He testified that his bishops knew of his session of marijuana, pos- Meatloaf w Gravy Tuesday: session of a firearm with Corn, Chicken Nuggets police. attraction to young boys but that none of Seeet Peas, Honey Mustard Francis declined to accept it then, say- them acted to stop or report him. Preynat a controlled dangerous Hot Sauce, Cucumbers ing he wanted to wait for the outcome of was defrocked in July, about 40 years after substance, possession of Orangs Ranch the appeal. He allowed Barbarin to step parents first wrote to the Lyon diocese to a firearm by a felon, pos- Milk Wednesday: Onion Rings aside and turn the day-to-day running of raise alarms about the priest. session with intent of a Chicken Sandwich Ketchup the archdiocese over to his deputy. Schedule I controlled Baked Beans Watermelon In January, after an appeals court acquit- dangerous substance and Lettuce Milk ted Barbarin, the cardinal said he would speeding. Thursday: Tomato Friday: again ask Francis to accept his resignation. Pork Jambalaya mayo Hot Cheese Sunday, March 1 Green Beans Pineapple Panani Sandwich He said he hoped his departure would yams Milk allow for the church in Lyon to “open a Kendrick Jere Nixon, 35, Tomato Soup Hot Sauce Crispy Cubes new chapter” with new leadership. of Jennings, was charged Oranges Peaches In a tweet sent Friday from an account with prohibited acts for a Milk Milk that now labels him “emeritus” archbish- Schedule II controlled dan- op, Barbarin thanked members of his flock gerous substance, posses- and offered them a final prayer: “Follow sion of drug paraphernalia Jesus closely.” and monetary instrument Francis didn’t name a replacement abuse. archbishop on Friday. A brief Vatican Person Insurance Agency statement merely said he had accepted the Chance Dwayne Beroid, resignation. At 69, Barbarin is six years shy 29, of Jennings, was arrested of the normal retirement age for bishops. on a warrant and charged Individual Major Medical, Medicare Supplement, Part D, The French bishops’ conference said with resisting an officer, Long Term Care, Cancer Policy, Annuity and Life Insurance Monsignor Michel Dubost would continue simple criminal damage to [email protected] serving as temporary administrator until a property, domestic abuse new archbishop is announced. The bish- battery and unauthorized 1002 N. Main Street Jennings, La 70546 entry of an inhabited dwell- ops said in a statement that they prayed Email your wedding, Office: (337) 824-1975 • Fax: (337) 824-1914 ing. the Lyon church would “follow the work of engagement and truth and reconciliation that it has begun birth announcements and renew its missionary zeal with a pure Milton Beline Vigers, to editor@ heart.” 48, of Eunice, was charged jenningsdailynews.net Barbarin had been accused of failing with theft from $1,000- to report the Rev. Bernard Preynat to civil $5,000, resisting an officer authorities when he learned of his abuse. and two counts of threat- Preynat has confessed to abusing Boy ening a public official.

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Famed British character actor Reg- IFC, beginning at 3:30pm home to The Mob Museum, the National 1960s. All the big names the Flamingo, the The long-awaited follow-up to inald Denny (born Reginald Leigh Enjoy a marathon of the first three Museum of Organized Crime and Law Tropicana, Desert Inn, Sands, Stardust – 2014’s Cosmos: A Spacetime Od- Dugmore), is tonight’s TCM prime- films in the original X-Menfilm Enforcement, a 41,000-square-foot land- people love that stuff,” White says. “Of the ysseypremieres tonight with the time focus, with a lineup of Denny- franchise, based on the Marvel mark showcasing the history behind the objects that we have in that exhibit, the one episodes “Ladders to the Stars” featured films beginning with Comics. Things start with the irrepressible men and women who lived that I like the best is the costume and head- and “The Fleeting Grace of the Private Lives(1931) and continu- 2000 original, X-Men, followed Habitable Zone.” Presenter and ing with Madam Satan(1930),Mr. by X2(2003) and X-Men: The Last by their own code -- doing whatever they dress from a Folies Bergère show- astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Blandings Builds His Dream Stand(2006). wanted -- to advance their power and prof- girl. And the reason The Mob Museum says that Cosmos: Possible Worlds House(1948) and more. its. The museum spans more than a cen- has that is, in the late 1970s, the executive “explores the interwoven tapestry NASCAR Xfinity Series: Atlanta tury and captures the people, places and producer of Folies Bergère at the that is life on Earth and calls on us NBA Basketball 250 events that made the mob (and the indi- Tropicana was actually a known mobster, to remember this truth as we col- TNT, beginning at 8pm Live FS1, 4pm Live viduals who pursued them) infamous. Joe Agosto. He’d been placed in that role lectively build the future of civiliza- TNT’s NBA doubleheader features NASCAR Xfinity stars Daniel Hem- ric, Chase Briscoe, Josh Bilicki and “There is a lot more to organized crime because he couldn’t get a gaming license, tion.” an Eastern Conference clash with the Boston Celtics on the road others take on the 1.5-mile oval at and the mob than the glamorized por- so he couldn’t work on the casino floor, Tuesday, March 10 against Giannis Antetokounmpo Atlanta Motor Speedway for the trayal that we see in movies and television,” but he helped to operate the skim at the The Karate Kid and the Milwaukee Bucks, fol- Atlanta 250 today on FS1. tells Claire White, the museum’s educa- Tropicana.” AMC, 3pm lowed by James Harden and the tional programs manager. “I would imag- The Actual Wall From The St. Valentine’s Catch a Classic! Houston Rockets in Los Angeles to Black Widow Killer ine a lot of your readers would love The Day Massacre: “One of our premier artifacts John G. Avildsen (Rocky) directed face LeBron James and the Lakers Lifetime, 8pm Mob Museum beyond [its central theme], is the bricks from the brick wall against this culturally influential contem- in a clash of Western Conference Original Film! porary classic about a teenager contenders. Twenty-five years ago, a car ac- because Las Vegas is sort of like a mid- which the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (Ralph Macchio) in a new town cident resulted in the near-death century pop culture mecca. Our museum took place on Feb.14, 1929, in Chicago. who is taught karate by his apart- Friday, March 13 of a teenage girl. She has had two has a lot of objects related to those mid- It was a massacre in which seven mem- ment building’s handyman (Oscar Elite and a half decades to heal, change century casinos that hosted music icons bers of the North Side gang [Bugs Moran’s nominee Pat Morita) in order to Netflix her appearance, nurse her hatred like the Rat Pack and Louis Prima and gang] were killed, in what was a garage defend himself against his bullies Season Premiere! and plan her revenge. Today, she Debbie Reynolds, and all of those early where they took liquor shipments and and compete in a tournament. In the thriller’s third season, when has something dark and lethal in mind for everyone (now middle- mid-century icons.” Here we take a sneak stored some of their illegal merchandise,” Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove and another classmate is killed, a new William Zabka also star. investigation ensues. The students aged) who was in that other car. peek inside the walls and share some of the White explains. “They were shot in cold look toward their future, while the Stars Erin Karpluk, Ryan Robbins, fascinating factoids and artifacts curated. blood by hitmen who worked in conjunc- The Bachelor consequences of the past haunt Morgan Kohan, Bradley Hamilton The Old Courthouse: The Mob Museum tion with Al Capone’s South Side gang. So ABC, 8pm them. and Karen Cliche. is part of the National Register of Historic we have the real bricks.” When the garage Season Finale! Places. The building served as Las Vegas’ was slated for demolition in 1967, entre- Tonight marks the end of the first courthouse from 1933-65 before it was preneur George Patey purchased the bricks whirlwind season, as airline pilot An Exclusive Offer For Peter Weber is faced with his most turned into a federal post office, and then for his Vancouver nightclub, believing he important decision yet. Jennings Daily News Readers ultimately the museum in 2012. The most could operate it as a touring exhibit, but it famous hearing ever held in the court- never really materialized. Shortly before the NCIS: “In a Nutshell” house occurred on Nov. 15, 1950, when museum was set to open, Patey’s daughter CBS, 8pm Tennessee Sen. Estes Kefauver led a Senate arranged for the bricks to be transferred In the new episode “In a Nutshell,” committee investigation into organized there. NCIS investigates the death of a crime’s influence on gambling. Mob affili- Brought to you by the publishers of Navy officer murdered the same way as his parents a decade ago, ates Moe Sedway, Wilbur Clark and Lt. Gov. ReMIND magazine, a monthly magazine and the team stumbles across a Cliff Jones were among those questioned. filled with over 95 puzzles, retro features, storage container filled with doll- The museum has restored the courtroom trivia and comics. 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HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition. SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 • PAGE 13 OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF JEFF DAVIS PARISH, LOUISIANA Speakers stress independent school actions THE JENNINGS DAILY date for the school. junction with Jeff Davis Acade- minister asked. "How many of "He's never done anything to NEWS "HEW has failed us, our elect- my, a private school effort which you have $1,000 to start a school help us out in this school crisis," Feb. 17, 1970 ed officials never tried to help arose from the latest desegrega- tonight?" he said. us and the Fifth Circuit Court tion guidelines and court orders Six persons stood and came Hall Lyons, Lafayette busi- An Evangeline Parish Bap- of Appeals failed us," the Rev. under which the parish now is forward to the front of the audi- ness man, said many things tist minister Monday night de- Melvin Plauche said in describ- operating its public schools. torium and several others indi- had occurred in this nation as scribed how the federal govern- ing what happened in building After talking about the en- cated they already had pledged a result of Communist efforts, ment "ran up against some real Evangeline Academy. croachment of federal govern- to give $1,000. The Rev. Mr. including a graduated income freedom-loving 'Cajuns'" who He said the people of the area ment into private and state Plauche then suggested others tax, tax-free foundations which built a $125,000 private school, raised money, built the school, areas of endeavor, and linking in the audience could borrow donate funds which end up fi- then he launched an appeal for which now has 2,000 pupils it to a Communist conspiracy, a the money from a bank to do- nancing "revolution" by "profes- Jeff Davis Parish residents to and pays its teachers the same man in the audience stood and nate to the school. sional students," creation of a do the same. salaries made by parish school said the gathering was aware of He said the latest attempts central government, banning of The result was that $22,000 teachers, and have been able what the Rev. Mr. Plauche had of Gov. John McKeithen to deal private ownership of gold, as was pledged by individuals to put $120,000 on time certifi- said and now was "ready to hear with desegregation by calling a well as attempts at fixing credit present at the meeting, bringing cates in the bank. about the school situation." special session of the legislature and taking away the right to to $50,000 the amount raised to The meeting was held in con- "You think you're ready?" the were not going to help. print money. Deimer case has Well Testing. PHOTO: Jefferson Davis been appealed Parish: An Oral History

Charge of selling whiskey will In this undated be heard in the district court photo, an early JENNINGS DAILY TIMES-RECORD irrigation July 13, 1911 well is being tested after There promises to be considerable contro- drilling. versy over the case of the Town of Jennings vs. Chas. Deimer, which was decided Tuesday against Deimer. The case has been appealed to the district court. Five charged in robberies brought back Deimer was charged with selling whiskey, and sentenced to pay fines of $25 and costs or to JEFF DAVIS PARISH tion of the quintet and both to face trial are Buster the three stolen here is not remain imprisoned in the town jail for a period NEWS Governor James Davis of Zahn, Willard W. Harris, known since they are also of thirty days. May 17, 1945 Louisiana and Governor William Kirkpatrick and charged with similar loots A party swore that he had given Deimer mon- Coke Stevenson of Texas Carl Ewing, and all are said at Opelousas. ey with which to purchase whiskey and that the Five alleged ex-convicts have signed the papers. to have criminal records. St. Landry Parish offi- whiskey had been turned over to him by Deimer. who made the mass robbery Deputies Elmer Conner and They will be charged each cials may also bring charges It was claimed by Deimer's friends that the evi- of 42,000 gallons of gasoline George Speight left today on seven counts of burglary against the give and they dence was not conclusive, and that the accused coupons from local bulk for Houston to return the at night and each on five may be tried there follow- did not receive a fair hearing. stations ten days ago will five men who were arrested counts of theft. Nothing ing local trials and possible At a special session of the mayor's court held be returned here for trial, there with a large quantity was taken from two of the terms. late last evening, attorney David R. Rosenthal, Sheriff Azenor Buller said of the gas ration coupons bulk stations. It is said that Besides the coupons, $450 Lake Charles, applied for an appeal of the case t o d ay. stolen from the local bulk several radios were recov- in cash was stolen from five to district court. The appeal was granted, and The sheriff was success- stations. ered in their loot at Hous- bulk stations along with Deimer was released on a bond of $75. ful in gaining the extradi- Being brought back here ton but whether they are three radios. Jeff Davis may place 35 men in reforestation

JEFF DAVIS PARISH completed by President States. cal attention and amuse- NEWS Roosevelt. The youths will be en- ments. The quota for the April 20, 1933 Although the parish rolled for six months pe- state is 4,350 young men. quota had been set, the riods and will receive Quotas for this district Thirty-five youths who Jennings office of the par- one dollar a day as com- to the reforestation camps are unmarried and be- ish unemployment relief pensation, but they must follow: Acadia, 70; Allen, tween the ages of eighteen was still waiting further agree to send most of this 45; Beauregard, 45; Cal- and twenty-five years is details today as to regis- money back to dependents casieu and Cameron, 110; the quota of Jeff Davis tration and embarkation at home. The government Evangeline, 45; Jeff Da- Parish in the national re- to the various camps set will provide free board, vis, 35; Vermilion, 30 and forestation project just up through the United room, clothing, medi- Vernon, 60. LA PLANS BOAT RACES

JENNINGS DAILY NEWS Sub-Committee of US Senate July 19, 1991 Hold Hearings At Crowley Today Fun, food, excitement and boat racing are in store for the town of Lake Arthur this weekend. The first ever Lake Arthur Clean Water Regatta with Rice situation being investigated outboard power boat racing is being held July 20 and 21, at by a committee of three senators the beach in Lake Arthur. Over 100 boats are expected to turn out for the racing, THE JENNINGS DAILY TIMES-RECORD which is sanctioned by the American Outboard Federation. June 8, 1921 The boat races last from noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, but the fun continues in Lake Arthur through- The sub-committee of the United States Senate, con- out the day and night. In addition to enjoying the boat sisting of Senators Ransdell, La., Caraway, Ark., and races, visitors to the beach can bask in the sun and sand McNary, Oregon, are holding sessions at Crowley to- in Lake Arthur. The park promises paddle boat rentals, day. Tuesday the committee sat in New Orleans and refreshments, inner tube rentals, lifeguards on duty, and heard evidence on the charge that the growers are be- playground equipment for children. ing defrauded in the interests of the millers. They also, Lake Arthur Alderman Robert Betrand states he is while at New Orleans, investigated the operations of the proud that Lake Arthur is having this regatta. "I am espe- PHOTO: THE JENNINGS DAILY NEWS/ Southern Rice Growers Association, now defunct. cially proud that we can call this the 'Clean Water Regata,'" Duncan Studio Photo, Sept. 22, 1960 The millers offer to throw open their books to the said Bertrand. committee to disprove the charges of the Rice Millers. "People are still weary about going into the water at the PLATE SALE BEGINS President Frank Godchaux of the Rice Millers Associa- beach, but the water is beautiful," Bertrand said. "We are tion was on the witness stand Tuesday. Frank Roberts especially fortunate at this time to have clean water, be- Frank West, Jr., right, purchased the first of the of Lake Charles was also interrogated. cause of the polluted waters in surrounded areas that are bright new bumper plates being sold by the Associa- Senator Ransdell said that it would probably be four experiencing fish kills." tion of Commerce. The purple and gold plates adver- or five weeks before the committee will complete its Bertrand encourages everyone in the area to attend the tise Jennings as ‘Louisiana’s Cleanest City’ and the investigation and make its report to the agricultural Clean Water Regatta this weekend in Lake Arthur. Admis- Cradle of Louisiana Oil. The A of C has purchased committee which will decide whether the report will go sion into park is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 years 1,000 of the plates to be sold at $1.00 each. They are to the floor of the senate. The Senator made no sugges- old and under. available now at the A of C office, and will be placed tion whatever as to the probably nature of the findings. Boat racers from Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkan- on sale at local business firms desiring to handle At the meeting in Crowley today, many rice growers sas and Missouri are expected to attend the regatta. them. will be put on the stand to tell their side of the story. New Arrivals! Drake Men’s Short Sleeve Shirts

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Daily News photos by Skylar Henry A NEAR UPSET IN BURTON HATHAWAY GIVES FAIRVIEW ALL THEY WANT, COME UP SHORT 65-55

By KEVIN BRUCHHAUS of it, hopefully we can [email protected] come back for more in the future.” LAKE CHARLES - For Hathaway (30-6) took a three quarters of bas- 17-14 lead after one period ketball here at Burton of play behind five points Coliseum, the No. 2 from Kenedei Beard, Hathaway Lady Hornets while Lamiyah Sanchez had the No. 1 Fairview and Chloe Guidry both Lady Panthers on the chipped in four. Haleigh ropes, giving them every- Fruge and Madison Suire thing they wanted and also knocked down a pair then some. However, in in the first. the end, Fairview used a The Lady Hornets late barrage of 3-pointers pushed their lead to from Laynee Jinks in the 30-29 heading into the third frame to take a lead locker room at the break, they would never relin- with Guidry knocking quish. Fairview would go down another six tallies on to claim a 65-55 title- in the second. Suire hit clinching win in the end. for another five, while Lady Panthers Head Sanchez pitched in a pair Coach Kyle Jinks captured of free throws. his tenth state champion- Fairview made their ship. Ironically, Hathaway move in the third period Head Coach Courtney by outscoring the Lady Young played for Jinks on Hornets 21-13 to go up the first one he won. 50-43 heading into the “Give credit to Coach final stanza of basket- Young and her girls. They ball. Guidry and Brea played us about as good Baca-White each knocked as anybody has all sea- down four in the third, son long,” said Jinks fol- while Fruge drilled a long lowing the contest. “She’s 3-pointer and Sanchez got them believing that tossed in another deuce. they can play with any- Fairview out the fin- body and they are going ishing touches on their to be around for a while state title by outscor- with the way they play the ing Hathaway 15-12 to game. In the end for us, earn the 65-55 victory. we didn’t care if we won Hathaway was able to cut this one by two or by 20, the lead to as little as five our goal was to come out on a few occasions, how- of here with the trophy.” ever the Lady Panthers In a wild game that fea- responded every time to tured three times as many ensure Jinks’ tenth state missed baskets as made, crown. Baca-White led Hathaway actually led the Lady Hornets in the 17-14 at the end of the first fourth by popping in five quarter and 30-29 at half- tallies, while Fruge added time. But the pressure of four. Guidry tossed in Fairview’s up-tempo style two, while Suire hit 1-of-2 of play eventually wore from the free throw line. down the Lady Hornets Guidry led the Lady when shots began to fall Hornets with her 16 in the second half. points, while Sanchez “Our plan was not to chipped in eight tal- press them and let them lies and yanked down 13 try and beat us with the rebounds. Suire added three. They like to shoot eight markers and also about 50 3-pointers a muscled down 14 boards. game and for the two Beard finished with five quarters, our strategy points and 14 rebounds worked and they missed as well. Fruge and Baca- quite a few shots,” said White both ended their Young. “We were able to evenings with nine points use that to our advantage apiece. and rebound well, leading Laynee Jinks, who to points on our end in was named the game’s the first half. The turn- Most Valuable Player, led ing point in the ball game Fairview with 19 points, is when Laynee (Jinks) including five 3-point- hit the four 3-pointers ers. Rylee Cloud added in the third quarter and 13 for the Panthers, while they kind of took off from Rylee Jinks chipped in 10. there. But I couldn’t be Maggie Manuel rounded prouder of our girls. We things out with 11 tallies, have a young team and but pulled down an eye- now that we got a taste popping 27 rebounds.