27 days 'til The Mardi Gras! Church Point NEWS 88th Year No. 3 Wednesday, January 20, 2021 $1 Fireworks Church Point Police Department seeks suspects ordinance Staff Report The Church Point Police Department is seek- to change ing three suspects wanted in three separate in- cidents. By: Claudette Olivier The following individuals are wanted: Editor • Trevon Handy, 29, of Church Point, is wanted on charges of possession of methamphetamine The Church Point and possession of crack cocaine. Town Council unani- • Isaiah A. Thomas, 20, of Church Point, is mously approved the wanted on a charge of simple burglary. introduction of an • Christopher Freeman, 22, of Opelousas, is amendment to adjust wanted on charges of illegal possession of a sto- the town’s fi reworks len fi rearm and convicted felon with a fi rearm. ordinance during its CPPD Police Chief Dale Thibodeaux stated, in regular January meet- Isaiah A. Christopher Trevon ing on Jan. 4. See SUSPECTS, Page 9 Thomas Freeman Handy Mayor Ryan “Spanky” Meche said, “We’ve had a couple, a Moratorium few complaints, on the fi reworks ordinance. We’ve had a lot of posi- could delay trials tivity from it, too, but we have seen — me and Dale (Thibodeaux, with local ties Church Point Police Staff Report Chief), we talked about it a little. We have seen Trial dates for two upcoming murder where we did not have trials with local ties could be affected fol- a time limit on it and lowing the Louisiana Supreme Court's people were doing it moratorium on criminal and civil trials (popping fi reworks) in all parishes. The Jan. 11 announcement has pushed at three and four in back all trials until March 1 due to the the morning. We don’t surge in COVID-19 cases in the state. want that to happen.” The trial of Michael Anthony Guillory, Under the proposed charged with second-degree murder in amendment, fi reworks the 2016 shooting death of a Church will be allowed in Point woman, will likely be delayed a Church Point city lim- fourth time. its: July 4, 10 a..m.- The trial was originally set to begin 11:59 p.m.; Dec. 24, April 28, 2020. The last postponement, 10 a.m.-11:59 p.m.; also due to COVID-19, was a Nov. 23, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.-8 Men at work 2020, per curium fi led to continue the trial, which was scheduled to begin Dec. p.m.; Dec. 31, 10 a.m. Town of Church Point workers, from left, Joe Carriere, Ethan Carriere, 7, 2020. See MEETING, Tromie Francis and David Adams work on the deck around the town's new With the November rescheduling, pre- Page 7 pond across North Rogers Street from the Le Vieux Presbytère Museum. trial was set for Feb. 26 and the court was expected to discuss with all counsel Work on the pond, which will be part of the town's Central Park, is more the possibility of rescheduling of the mat- APSB than 75 percent complete. The Central Park will also include the The Depot, ter as a special fi xing, setting the matter a new playground just southwest of The Depot and a jogging path. (Photos on the February/April docket. A docket sounding was slated for April 6-7 and elects offi cers, by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) jury selection was set for April 13 and 20. accepts report On May 14, 2019, Guillory, 32, of Church Point, was charged with second- By: Desiray Seaux degree murder in the death of Bethany Crowley Post-Signal Walters. The trial is set to be heard at the St. CROWLEY - Elec- Landry Parish Courthouse in Opelousas tion of offi cers and ac- in front of 27th Judicial District Judge Jason Meche. ceptance of the audit The trial of Church Point teenager report for fi scal 2019- Nicholas W. Ardoin, 18, was scheduled 2020 dominated action to begin Feb. 1. Ardoin is charged with during the Acadia Par- one count of second-degree murder, two ish School Board’s fi rst counts of attempted second-degree mur- meeting of the new der and aggravated criminal damage to year. property in connection with the Nov. Delo Hebert ascend- 2, 2020 shooting death of 14-year-old Trey'kwan Butler, also of Church Point. ed to the president’s Ardoin's trial date is still set for Feb. seat Monday after serving the past year See TRIALS, Page 12 as vice president under James Higginbotham. Bishop James Proc- tor was elected to re- APPJ offi cers re-elected place Hebert as the By: Steve Bandy Coby Pormier reported on the board’s vice president. Crowley Post-Signal planned RV resort he and partners Both were elected Jared and Jason Monk are develop- without opposition. CROWLEY - Election of offi cers ing on over 40 acres of property just The board received and a report on a new RV devel- outside the Crowley city limits and a glowing audit report opment highlighted the January adjacent to the Crowley Recreation from Broussard and meeting of the Acadia Parish Police Department Complex. Poché, who reported no Jury Tuesday. The Mill will include 350 RV sites, fi ndings for the year. Chance Henry will serve a sec- 50 cabins and a number of ameni- The board accepted ond consecutive term as president ties. the report. of the parish body and Steve Co- “We started clearing the trees on By resolution, board meaux will continue his service as 11 acres along Mill Street yesterday members declared vice president. (Monday),” Pormier said. “That’s January as Louisiana Both jurors are in the second year Phase 1 and will be the site of the The Acadia Parish Police Jury re-elected its Board Member Recog- majority of the cabins.” of their fi rst terms on the police nition month, calling He said the area is being loosely offi cers at the January meeting. Steve Co- jury. Henry, of Morse, represents attention to the pub- modeled after Cajun Pines RV Re- meaux, left, representative from District 8, District 3, the southwestern area lic service of all locally sort in Breaux Bridge, Reunion of the parish. Comeaux, a Basile will continue as vice president while Chance elected school board Lake RV Resort in Ponchatoula resident, represents District 8, the Henry, District 3 juror, will serve his second members that govern “and a few others.” northwestern area of Acadia. consecutive year as president. (Photo by Steve See APSB, Page 10 Both were unopposed. See APPJ, Page 9 Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal) WeW have gifts for your little ones! COMMUNITY

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Leger, of Church Point; Hutchins, Tiffani and Home, LLC, (337) 684- rissa Gibson, Selena ated for the services. 19 grandchildren; 28 husband, Brennon 5552, 701 S. Broad- Papillion, Haley Gib- Burial was held in St. great-grandchildren Carriere, Kimberly and way Street, Church son, Mya Papillion and John Chapel Cemetery and one sister, Eldine husband, Hilary Ha- Point, LA 70525 was in Dale Gibson; and 10 in Lewisburg. Ash, of Gaston, North betz, Kristi and hus- charge of the arrange- great-grandchildren, Survivors include Carolina. band, Travis LaFleur, ments. Justin, Chloe, Charli, her husband of 63 He was preceded in Katie and husband, Kaylin, Jamaya, Adam, years, Jessie Wimber- death by his parents Robbie Savoy, Liz and Lavant, IV, Noah, An- ley, of Church Point; and one sister, Mack- husband, Tony Matte, gel and Ja’marien. three daughters, Ra- lin Landry. Brittany and husband, Mr. Papillion was chel Wimberley, of Personal condolenc- Nick Phillips, and preceded in death by Church Point, Jessica es may be sent to the Dacey Boone; great- his wife, Anna Bell Barousse, of Church Landry family at www. grandchildren, Cohen Guillory Papillion; his Point, D’Lane and guidryfuneralhome. Darbonne, Morgan, parents, Theodule husband, Gabe Thom- com. Guidry Funeral Tommy and Claire Papillion, Sr. and Hil- as, of Church Point; Home, 219 N. Broad- Trussel, Michael Tay- JOSEPH GERALD da Guillory Papillion; one son, Mitchel and LANDRY way St., Church Point, lor, Keylee and Jobee two sisters, Anastasia LA was in charge of fi - Boone, Riley Reed, wife, Stacy Wimber- A Mass of Christian Gobert, and Mayola ley, of Church Point; Burial for Joseph Ger- nal arrangements. Avery and Emmy Ford; three brothers, one daughter-in-law, ald Landry, 77, was Hutchins, Lexi, Luke Theodule Papillion, Robyn Wimberley, of held on Thursday, and Lucy Carriere, Jr., Hilton Papillion Lafayette; fi ve sisters, January 14, 2021 at Jackson-Noah and and his twin brother, Janell Henry, of Rayne, Our Lady Of The Sa- Jemma-Lei Habetz, Kaylyn, Jace, Drake Ozeya Papillion. Guinny Wimberley, of cred Heart Catholic You may view the Church in Church and Tommie Barron, OZIA Church Point, Henriet- Rachel and Natalie Laf- PAPILLION obituary, sign the ta Guidry, of Sulphur, Point. guest registry and ex- Landry passed away leur, Jatie and Kason A Graveside Service Pearl and husband, Barron, Parker Savoy, for Ozia Papillion, 81 press condolences on- Bobby Wimberley, of at 9:40 p.m. Monday, line to Mr. Papillion’s January 11 at Lafay- Connor and Jensen was held on Friday, Church Point, and Matte, Hollie, Carter January 15, 2021, family at www.duhon- Harriet Racca, of Iowa; ette General Medical funeralhome.com. Center in Lafayette. and Madison Phillips; at St. Ann’s Catholic and 12 grandchildren his special friend, The- Church Cemetery in Duhon Funeral and eight great-grand- Rev. Patrick Brous- Home, LLC, (337) 684- sard, Pastor of the resa Guidry, of Church Mallet. children. 5552, 701 S. Broad- church, was the Cele- Point; his furry friend, Papillion, passed Mrs. Wimberley was way Street, Church brant of the Mass, and Spot; and his coffee away on Monday, Jan- preceded in death by Point, LA 70525 is in entombment followed buddy, Mike Citizen, uary 11, 2021 at 9:28 one son, Jerry Wim- charge of the arrange- in the Our Lady of the of Church Point. a.m. at his home in berley; one son-in-law, ments. Sacred Heart Mauso- DUDLEY J. Mr. Dudley and his Church Point. Gerard Barousse; one leum on Hwy. 35 north BOONE SR. wife ran the Church Fr. Stanley Jawa, great-grandson, Rhett Funeral Services of Church Point. Point Bargain Store SVD, Pastor of St. Ann’s Wimberley; her par- for Dudley J. Boone for several years. Mr. Gerald, a life-long Catholic Church, offi - ents, Harry and Myrtle Sr., 89, were held on Dudley retired from resident of Church ciated for the services. R. McBride; and her Tuesday, January 12, Babineaux Concrete Point, was the son Burial was held in St. mother and father- 2021 in the Duhon Fu- Service in Eunice. of Eddie Landry and Ann’s Catholic Church in-law, May and Irvin neral Home Chapel in Mr. Boone was pre- the former Jewell Cemetery in Mallet. Wimberley. Church Point. ceded in death by his Lavergne. He was a Survivors include Pallbearers for the Boone passed away wife, Joyce O. Boone; truck driver for H B one daughter, Amy and services were Koby on Monday, January two granddaughters, husband, Brad Gib- Rentals, retiring after 11, 2021, at 9:09 a.m. Kourtney Cormier and Barousse, Jade-Mi- 35 years, then drove son, of Church Point; chael Barousse, Jerry at Acadia St. Landry Danielle Doucet.; two four sons, Noleman for Tan Mar Rentals Hospital in Church sisters, Inez Fruge and Wimberley, Zan Wim- for another six years. Papillion, of Church berley, Hunter Wim- Point. JoAnn Boone; and four Point, Joseph Fredrick “Bud-Man” loved Deacon Byrne Winn brothers, Leon, Sand- berley, Sandy Leger, spending time fi shing. Papillion, of Church Colt Thomas and Gabe offi ciated for the ser- ers, David and Tave Point, Carl and wife, He is survived by Thomas. vices. Burial was held Boone. Christina Papillion, of his wife of 53 years, In lieu of fl owers me- in Our Lady of the Sa- Pallbearers for the Church Point, Ricky Patsy Briscoe Landry, morial donations can cred Heart Catholic services were Jackson- and wife, Rebecca DOROTHY M. of Church Point; six Church New Cemetery Noah Habetz, Jace WIMBERLEY be made to Our Lady daughters: Florence Papillion, of Katy, Tex- in Church Point. Barron, Riley Reed, as; two brothers, Wal- A Mass of Christian of the Sacred Heart Guidry, of Carencro, Survivors include Michael Taylor, Nick Burial for Dorothy M. Catholic Church in Sandy Brasseaux and man Papillion, of Lake one daughter, Becky Phillips, Robbie Savoy, Charles, Felton and Wimberley, 81, was Church Point at 114 husband, Byron, of and husband, John- Joey Boone and Mike held on Thursday, Bienvenu St., Church Lewisburg, Tina Key wife, Delores Papillion, ny Doucet, of Church Citizen. Honorary Pall- of Crosby, Texas; three January 14, 2021 at Point, La 70525. and husband, Billy, Point; three sons, John bearers for the servic- Our Lady of the Sacred You may view the of Athens, Alabama, sisters, Elsie Mae Bel- and wife, Pat Boone, of es were Jobee Boone, low, of Swords, Mari- Heart Catholic Church obituary, sign the Carla Salinas and Hayes, Joe and wife, “Brud” Kason Barron, etha Mitchell, of Ames, in Church Point. guest registry and ex- husband, Thomas, Belinda Boone, of Parker Savoy, Luke Texas and Vernita Riv- Wimberley passed press condolences on- of Carencro, Tammy Opelousas, Doug and Carriere, Drake Bar- on, of Raywood, Tex- away on Tuesday, line to Mrs. Wimberley Guidry, of Caren- wife, Monica Boone, ron, Tommie Barron, as; 12 grandchildren, January 12, 2021 at family at www.duhon- cro, and Jill Citizen, of Church Point; one Carter Phillips, Con- Doreska and husband, 9:41 a.m. at Our Lady funeralhome.com. of Branch; four sons: brother, John and nor Matte and Jensen James Manuel, Lato- of Lourdes Hospital in Duhon Funeral Peppy Carmello, who wife, Susan Boone, of Matte. sha and husband, La- Lafayette. 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Hogs and alligators didn’t mix well As I poke around among stories and recol- lections of times gone by, I am continually re- minded of how isolated much of south Louisiana was before high- Jim ways began to Bradshaw connect us, and that our isolation lasted for a good deal longer than we might expect. That especially applies to places like Cheniere au Tiger, which still has no road, and Pecan Island, which wasn’t connected with the rest of the world by even a shell road until the 1950s. That sepa- ration created situations we can hardly imagine today. For folks on the cheniers, for ex- ample, just getting animals to mar- ket presented a major challenge. Hogs should have been one of the most important animals raised for sale, but most of them were grown for home consumption. They didn’t do well on boats, and besides los- The purge is here ing a lot of weight when they were herded through the marsh, they In recent years, most Americans refer to The Purge as too commonplace among the left. were just the right size for a good a television and movie series, that depicts the violence They hate both President Trump meal for an alligator. and mayhem which occurs when citizens can commit and the 74+ million people who That was one of Leonora Vaughn’s any crime, including murder, during a 12-hour pe- voted for him. recollections of life on Pecan Island riod once a year. However, the real “Great Purge” truly When rioters and looters com- in the late 1800s, published in the happened, it was not just Hollywood fi ction. mitted acts of violence through- Abbeville Meridional in early 1931. In the Soviet Union, during the Stalin years, com- out the country this summer, “A few drives had been made to munist party leaders purged their membership ranks many in the media and Demo- Grand Cheniere,” Vaughn recount- of “undesirables” on a regular basis. In the “Great cratic Party excused their ac- ed, “but hogs that were fat enough Purge” of 1936-38, more than four million people were tions. It was called justifi ed even Jeff for market did not hold up well un- executed and many more were sent to prison. though police offi cers were at- Crouere der a three day’s drive and a boat Sadly, many progressives in our country today tacked and killed. Clearly, poli- trip from Grand Cheniere to Galves- have communist tendencies. Although these leaders ticians showed they are more ton on a sailing vessel.” are not calling for the execution of Trump support- worried about the security breach in the U.S. Capitol Cattle did a little better. They were ers, many are claiming that the “deplorables” should than the destruction of businesses owned by average driven to Southwest Pass through be banished from society and should be purged from Americans. the Belle Isle and Cheniere au Tigre public life. Instead of a 12-hour period, they are trying Of course, anyone who broke laws on Wednesday, marshes and shipped by steamboat to make it permanent. breached security, stole items from the U.S. Capitol or to Morgan City. Even before Hillary Clinton used the term “deplo- committed vandalism should be prosecuted. The vio- “It was a hard drive but was the rables” to refer to Trump supporters, the President’s lent events which led to the deaths of fi ve people must only way to get to market,” accord- political base faced withering criticism and ostracism be vigorously condemned. Nonetheless, it should ing to the account. Even then they from left wing members of the media, the political es- be noted that a substantial majority of the protest- didn’t bring a lot of hard money to tablishment, and the Deep State. We should never ers were peaceful and traveled to Washington D.C. to the island. Cattle sold for ten dol- forget the infamous texts of former FBI agent Peter express their free speech rights to condemn electoral lars a head; hogs fetched four to Strzok, who described Trump supporters as smelly fraud, not to commit violence. There is also substan- fi ve dollars. Walmart shoppers. tial evidence that the Trump protest was infi ltrated by “Chickens were not considered This week, CNN’s Anderson Cooper said the protest- members of Antifa, who participated in the security marketable and neither were eggs. ers who gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday Geese, turkeys, and ducks were breach at the U.S. Capitol. These individuals must be will “go back, you know, to the Olive Garden and to identifi ed and prosecuted as well. never thought of as being salable,” the Holiday Inn they’re staying at, and the Garden Vaughn recalled. “In fact, cattle, In the aftermath of the January 6th protests, Presi- Marriott, and they’re going to have some drinks and dent Trump and many of his most popular supporters cotton and sugar or syrup were the they're going to talk about the great day they had in only saleable commodities raised Washington.” This elitism is insufferable, but it is all See CROUERE, Page 9 on the island.” It was just as hard to get anything from the outside to the island and islanders “raised nearly everything we needed at home,” Vaughn wrote. God Save America See BRADSHAW, Page 9 The D.C. National Guard has been mobilized to dis- warned what this could lead to, say- perse the mob that broke windows and stormed the ing, “violence begets violence and any CHURCH POINT NEWS U.S. Capitol, trashing offi ces and invading the fl oors aggressive actions will be utilized by of the House and Senate following the Save America the radical left which will soon con- “Serving the information and communica- rally on the national mall, interrupting Congress that trol the White House as an excuse to tion needs of our community by providing was hearing objections to the outcome of the Electoral quality products at superior value while ful- engage in draconian measures and filling our civic responsibility.’’ College. to curtail liberties.” What started as a peaceful protest, sadly, resulted Manning added, “I share every- Diane Daigle Publisher/Editor Emeritus in a violent breach of the halls of Congress, something one’s concern that basic individual Claudette Olivier Editor Robert that hasn’t happened since incidents by Russell Eu- freedoms in America will never be Misty Gilley Ad Manager gene Weston, Jr. in 1998, Puerto Rican nationalists in Janell Franques Bookkeeper restored in the wake of the blatant Ramano 1954, and the British in 1814. abuse of power in this election and Official Journal of the Town of Church This is a national tragedy, and has already resulted lack of any response by institutions charged with pro- Point and the Acadia Parish School Board. in one person being shot and killed, and has no place tecting individual liberties and freedom, however, vio- Published every Wednesday at 315 N. in our republic. 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CPCDC donation used to purchase playground equipment Playground equipment for the new Church Point Central Park was Party from Church Point purchased with a donation from the Church Point Community De- velopment Corporation. Pictured are CPCDC members and Church hunts in Oklahoma Point Mayor Rayn "Spanky" Meche. (Submitted photo) A group of hunters from Church Point went on a New Year's excur- sion to southwestern Oklahoma where they bagged ducks, geese and sandhill cranes. Pictured with their cranes are Holden, Wyatt and What is happening with Ryley Daigle. Also on the trip were Clay Daigle, Quinton Daigle and Virgel Breaux. (Photo courtesy of Gene Thibodeaux) your fi re protection? AgCenter, College of Agriculture By: Berl Adams scene by training and study — like CPVFD Public “lawn more” instead of “lawnmow- Information Offi cer er.” A minor mistake you might say names faculty, staff award winners Special to The Church Point News but a vast difference in meaning. BATON ROUGE — The LSU Ag- toxin infection in corn. He has gen- The fi re district through the dili- Center and the LSU College of Ag- erated funding from 67 competitive Have you noticed typos in the col- gence of the fi re chief, won a grant riculture announced the winners grants totaling more than $3 mil- umn? to purchase new SCBA equipment. of their annual faculty and staff lion to support his research. There have most likely been at Do you remember what SCBA awards during a virtual ceremony A team that developed an integrat- least a few. This can be used as a stands for? It is almost the same held Dec. 16. ed pest management strategy pro- good point. Just consider that this as SCUBA which is “self-contained Blair Hebert, an area agricultural gram for Tabasco peppers received column is read by myself at least underwater breathing apparatus” agent from Iberia Parish, received the Denver T. and Ferne Loupe Ex- twice after I deem it “complete,” but no underwater. They are dif- the Floyd S. Edmiston Award for tension Team Award. Members of read by someone in the house as ferent but in many ways similar. his efforts with the Louisiana Co- the team are Mary Helen Ferguson, a proofreader and then it is sent Though not designed for underwa- to the newspaper to be put in the operative Extension Service. Hebert Kiki Fontenot, Raj Singh and Ron ter, the breathing apparatus used paper as well as being sent to two has worked for the AgCenter for 26 Strahan. by the fi re department can, "in an other people just so they can read years with a focus on row crop fi eld The team was formed to help fi nd emergency,” be used underwa- work and 4-H activities. solutions to biotic and abiotic plant it, and yet the typos do get through supposedly unnoticed. ter to a depth of 10 feet. Just the Hebert has served as Iberia Parish problems caused by Louisiana’s knowledge of this small bit can take chair since 2008 and is responsible hot, humid climate. The group de- This syndrome is the reason the fi re department studies and trains. a large amount of stress off a fi re- for overseeing parish extension veloped a manual and pocket guide No matter how much we think we fi ghter working rescue around wa- programming and personnel. His containing information on all as- know and no matter how much we ter. Another bit of training we hope role in yearly 4-H fundraisers has pects of Tabasco plant health is- think we see, it is still possible to we never have to use. helped the Iberia Parish 4-H foun- sues. get something wrong or misinter- dation grow from $20,000 to more The program recommended by pret some bit of information. It is Be aware, be informed, be pre- than $250,000. In 2018, he became the group has led to a 50% reduc- a human trait to make mistakes, pared, and be safe. Non-emergency the area sugarcane agent for Aca- tion of pesticide usage during the but we try to minimize them by dili- phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ dia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, St. last two years, according to offi cials Mary and Vermilion parishes. gence and training. The fi re depart- yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD with the McIlhenny Company. ment also works to minimize the and Church Point Fire Protection Sara Shields, Central Region hor- Margo Castro, Assumption Parish ticulture agent, was the recipient opportunity for error and misinter- District 10 website. churchpointvfd. 4-H agent, and Cherie Roger, Ter- pretation of information on the fi re com Check back next week. of the Extension Excellence Award. rebonne Parish 4-H agent, received She is the coordinator of the Loui- the Rosalie Bivin 4-H Youth Devel- siana Master Gardener Program, opment Award. The two were rec- overseeing more than 1,500 volun- ognized for their hurricane relief ef- teers across the state. forts in the Southwest Region. Shields has spearheaded several Deborah Cormier, an adminis- important changes to the program trative coordinator in the St. Mar- — like introducing a “fl ipped class- tin Parish extension offi ce, was the room” training model, updating winner of the Ganelle Bullock Out- training materials and using new standing Service Award. technologies to engage volunteers. She also helps organize educational Chris Dunaway, an extension programs and events such as Ag- horticulture agent in St. Charles Magic Cenla. Parish, was named winner of the Receiving the G & H Seed Com- Outstanding Service Award for As- pany Inc. Research Award was Jeff sociates. Davis, an entomologist housed on Lynn Kennedy, alumni professor the Baton Rouge campus in the in the Department of Agricultural Department of Entomology. This Economics and Agribusiness, re- award recognizes a researcher who ceived the Sedberry Award for Out- has conducted exemplary work standing Graduate Teacher. during the past fi ve years. Lisa Fultz, an associate professor Davis’ research focuses on the bi- in the School of Plant, Environmen- ology and management of multiple tal and Soil Sciences, was awarded insect species across several crop the Sedberry Award for Outstand- systems, including soybean, sw ing Undergraduate Teacher. sweet potato and grain sorghum. Nathan Lord was the author of He created an internationally recog- the Louisiana Agriculture Magazine nized integrated pest management Article of the Year. The article was program for controlling the invasive entitled “Color of Jewels: Studies of redbanded stinkbug, a leading crop Beetle Coloration Shed Light on In- pest of soybeans. sect Sight and Communication.” Zhi-yuan Chen received the Doyle Service awards were presented to Chambers Award. As a plant pa- two faculty members for their years thologist on the Baton Rouge cam- of service on the Louisiana Agri- pus, he conducts innovative re- culture magazine’s editorial board. search addressing critical needs Recipients were Naveen Adusumilli, of corn and soybean production, associate professor in the Depart- which represent more than 50% of ment of Agricultural Economics and the state’s total row crop acreage. Agribusiness, and William “Buddy” Chen has developed novel strate- Pittman, professor at the Hill Farm gies that have helped reduce afl a- Research Station in Homer.

Page 6 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, January 20, 2021 What does the Bible say? By: Pastor Berl Adams a series of verses where Jesus is tell- you down a path of false security. First Baptist Church ing some people who sought to destroy Many claim the Bible as their source Special to The Church Point News Him that their doctrine was false. Read of faith. If their faith is not in Christ this chapter in John, and you will see alone, they do not know the scripture, John 5:38: “And ye have not his God makes it very plain that we are to for the Bible speaks of Christ. I would word abiding in you: for whom he hath base our faith on His word alone. like to challenge you with the words of sent, him ye believe not. 39:Search These men were the religious lead- Christ — “search the scriptures." the scriptures; for in them ye think ers of that day, but they were leaders ye have eternal life: and they are they of false religion because it was not of First Baptist Church 310 S. Broad- which testify of me.” God. Religion can be just religion. Re- way, Church Point, LA, 70525. Phone: These verses come in the middle of ligion for the sake of religion will lead (337) 684-2556

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Main, Church Point Pastors Wayland & Willard Richard (1941-2000) • Garage Doors • Mirrors Sunday in Church Sunday School 10 a.m. Melba Vincent Shirley Richard, Owner 24 Hour Emergency Service 337-684-5494 Worship Service 11 a.m. Melissa Stevens, Owner/Reg. Phar. Sunday Services Rt. 1 Box 27-A, Hwy. 367, Nancy Young, Reg. Phar. 684-3504 St. John Chapel Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 7 p.m. Branch, LA, Ph. 788-0424 Lewisburg - Mission of Our Lady Wednesday Night Services: 684-5401 446 W. Canal • Church Point 209 S. Main • Church Point of the Sacred Heart Church, Church Family Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 1st Monday 6:00p.m. Point; St. Edwards Catholic Church SUNNY’S Rev. Patrick S. Broussard, Family Prayer meeting Transportation is provided. Father Wayne Duet FRIED Rev. Father David M. Rozas Richard, LA (Associate Pastor) Call at 684-2200 Anticipated Sunday Mass - CHICKEN, INC. Services: Sat., 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 4 p.m. 1st. Friday in Lent - 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia Worship Center Sunday Mass at Confession: before mass Pastor Leldon Richard 111 East Ebey Hwy. 367, Richard Area 7:00am & 10:30am 684-5431 Our Mother of Mercy Sunday Services 10 a.m., 6 p.m. St. Thomas Chapel 740 S. Main Father Emmanuel Awe, SSJ Pastor Monday Prayer Meeting Father Wayne Duet 684-5051 6:30 p.m. 337-319-3957 Masses Weekdays; Savoy, LA Tuesday Novena Mass 5:30 p.m.; First Baptist Church of Rayne Sunday Mass 8:45 a.m. Wed & Thurs 7 a.m.; Pastor: Brother Bill Hudson Sat. Vigil Mass 4 p.m. 1715 E. Jeff Davis, Rayne Acadiana Presbyterian Church of NOWQuality OPEN! Sunday 8 a.m.; Bible Study 9 a.m. Church Point Confession Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. 510 N. Sylvia Glass and Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Fridays 6:30-7 p.m. Quality Glass Robert’s Cove Services 6:30 p.m. Fellowship 7 p.m. teaching Screens LLC Church of Christ For info call Mark Briscoe and Screens LLC 300 N. Main A. Leon Langston, Minister One Accord Gospel Hour at 684-3138 or 337-945-4077 684-5475 233 Bayou Plaquemine Rd., Chris Rodriguez at 684-3408 337-945-4077 Fellowship Church Matthew Bertrand, Owner Nicole Alleman, R.Ph. Highway 1112, Rayne Pastor William L. Powell 783-3533 & 783-7989 508 Sylvia St., Church Point The Living Word Church Sunday Bible School - 318-684-6302 Sunday Service DR. SHAWN 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sun. Morn. Worship– Worship Service 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Class BRIGGS, DDS BROKERAGE 10:30 a.m.; Thursday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study Saturday Choir Rehearsal CO., INC. - 7 p.m. Assumption Catholic 3 p.m. to until Family Dentistry 104 S. Daigle Church in Mire 812 S. Broadway Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Oran Jim, Pastor Church Point Our Lady of the Rosary Church Point Roman Catholic Chapel Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 684-2146 Father Angelo Thielen, Pastor Confessions: Sat., 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. 684-6373 Located 3 miles Monday & Friday 6 to 6:20 a.m. Corner of West Northern Wednesday 5 to 5:20 p.m. and Hoffpauir Dr. John L. Guillory, Jr. west of Shuteson on Hwy. 178 Thursday 7:30 to 7:50 am. 543-6769 Crowley, LA ACADIA-ST. Chiropractor Weekday Masses • Phone: 783-3615 Traditional Latin Mass every Sunday Monday & Friday 6:30 a.m. LANDRY at 9:00 a.m. Service Times: 337 W. Canal Tuesday 8 a.m. Communion services 8 and 10:15 am on Sundays GUEST HOME Confession before mass. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. John W. Clark 684-5860 Acadiana Christian Fellowship Appointments for Baptism made with Father “We Care’’ 511 Clegg St. • Rayne, LA Michael Arnaud Eternity Full Gospel 830 S. Broadway Rev. Charland C. Jordan, Pastor 122 S. Main St. www.guillorychiro.com Sunday Services 9 am Victory Life Christian Center Church Point, LA 70525 684-6316 Wednesday Bible Study 6 pm Pastors Don & Dianne Labro Sr. Pastor Marie Carrier 210 Murrell St. Asst. Pastor Carlton Carter, Sr. “All the conveniences at one location” First Baptist Church Church Point, LA 70525 Asst. Pastor Paulettia Carter Pastor Berl Adams Ph. 337-684-1140 Service: Sunday 9 a.m. 248 S. Broadway, Church Point Services Times: Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesday Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:50 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Fax (337) 684-5080 Deaf Interpreted Christ Gospel Church Email 2400 N. University Ave. Wednesday Prayer and [email protected] 123 East Plaquemine Phone Fax Lafayette, LA 70507 Church Point, La. 684-6309 Bible Study 6:00 p.m. 684-6310 Kings Kids (ages 6-14) Good Shepherd Deliverancy Revival (337) 234-2810 7 Days a week • 7 am-9 pm 6:00 p.m. Center Pastors: Ralph & Yvonne Manecke Pastor Lucille Moore Sunday Service Times: St. Leo’s Catholic Church CLAY’S PAINT 201 Good Shepherd Court 10:00 A.M. (Sunday School) Attend Rev. Kevin Bordelon Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. & BODY SHOP Robert’s Cove Branch, LA Evening Services: 6:00 p.m. “Complete Auto Body Repair’’ Mass - Weekdays, Services: the except Monday. Saturday 7 p.m. Frame Straightening Wednesday, Friday 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Church - Glass Installation Tuesday 6 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6 p.m. Victory In The Cross Ministries All Insurance Claims Welcome Saturday Anticipated Mass 6 p.m. & Pastors Ricky & Debbie Bearb of your Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Church Point VFW Hall Confession before mass Branch, La. 684-6431 United Methodist Church 403 Powmia Memorial Drive choice Pastor James Faulk Church Point, LA 70525 The Point Church 404 W. Plaquemine St. Ph. 237-6830 Pastor, Ricki D. Pavlu Church Point, LA Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. 800 South Main, Church Point 1-337-581-1389 Joyful Blessings (ages 2-8) 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 8:30 & 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School. Branch United New Horizon Church 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Services for Methodist Church 162 Napp Road Adults, Youth and Pastor James Faulk 701 S. 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The Church Point News — Wednesday, January 20, 2021 — Page 7 CAMPUS CPE announces Pre-K, McNeese lists fall graduates LAKE CHARLES — McNeese State tion Grades K-12; Todd K. Lejeune, University honor students were Bachelor of Science in Management kindergarten registration recognized at fall commencement Crowley: Boedy Paul Borill, Bach- ceremonies in Burton Coliseum. elor of General Studies; Angelle Ari- Church Point Elementary School May and then contacted about ac- Honor students (Acadia Parish el Joseph Larry, Bachelor of Science Pre-K registration for Fall 2021 will ceptance into Pre-K. students in italics) recognized in- in Management; Ethan Pryce Leger, be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30- CPE Kindergarten registration for cluded: Master of Science in Mathematical 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4. Fall 2021 will be from 8:30-10:30 Magna Cum Laude (3.7 - 3.89 Sciences; Allie M. Richard, Bach- To be eligible for Pre-K, you and a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, gpa): elor of Science in Agricultural Sci- your child must live in the Church March 5. Margaret Anne Bertrand, Elton ences; Bradley Paul Stoma, Bache- Point Elementary School district, To register for Kindergarten, you Boedy Paul Borill, Crowley lor of Science in Accounting; Alyssa the child must be 4 years old on or and your child must live in the Callie Brooke Bufkin, Longville Irene Thevis, Bachelor of Science before Sept. 30 and the family must Church Point Elementary School Blaire Champagne, Morse in Nursing; Jacob P. Zaunbrecher, provide income information. district, child must be 5 years old Carrie A. Crochet, Hathaway; Bachelor of Science in Agricultural You must bring the following: on or before Sept. 30, and shots Jacques C. Fontenot, Vidrine Sciences • Birth certifi cate must be up-to-date. You must bring Macey Elise Harvey, Pine Prairie Duson: Sheila M. Bolfa, Bachelor • Up-to-date shot record the following: Gabrielle M. Peltier, Rayne of Science in Nursing • Social security card • Birth certifi cate Leslie Paige Smith, DeQuincy Eunice: Katherine Elizabeth Ba- • Proof of residency (current util- Cum Laude (3.5 - 3.69 gpa): • Up-to-date shot record con, Master of Science in Nurs- ity bill with your name) Zebulun J. Bellemin, Ball • Social security card ing; Dakota Claire Lail, Bachelor of • Proof of income (two consecu- Bailey Jayne Bergeron, Iota tive check stubs from each wage • Proof of residency (current util- General Studies; Casey Duplechin Mallory C. Compton, Jennings Landreneau, Master of Science in earner; SNAP letter or information ity bill with your name) Kane S. Deshotel, Ville Platte Nursing; Sean P. Manuel, Bachelor about income) • Custody papers (if applicable) Elanea Annette Golmaryami, of Science in Management • Custody papers (if applicable) Please have all of the above pa- Welsh; Iota: Megan Paige Andrepont, As- Please have all of the above pa- perwork on that day or your child Michelle Doretta Langley, Lacas- sociate of General Studies; Bailey perwork on that day or your child will not be considered registered. sine will not be considered registered. Students will be screened at the Janie C. Morrison, Rayne Jayne Bergeron, Bachelor of Sci- Students will be screened during beginning of school in August. Alanah Claire Theriot, Grand ence in Early Childhood Education Lake Grades PK-3; Hunter C. Daigle, William Greyson Tidmore, Jen- Bachelor of Science in Health and nings Human Performance, General; Ash- James earns M.Ed. degree from Jenna L. Vidrine, Mamou ley T. Pousson, Master of Science in McNeese State University con- Health and Human Performance Concordia University, Nebraska ferred 511 degrees on 507 gradu- Morse: Blaire Champagne, Bach- ates during six college ceremonies. elor of Science in Medical Labora- SEWARD, NE — distinction honors. Fall candidates from the Acadia tory Science; Jeannine C. Lejeune, Alcinda James, of The top 10% of gradu- Parish area included: Master of Arts in Teaching; Chelsie Church Point, earned ates with the highest Basile: Lauren H. Bertrand, Paige Thibodeaux Parker, Master of a Master of Education GPA in their respective Bachelor of Science in Elemen- Arts in Teaching degree from Concordia colleges were designat- tary Education Grades 1-5; Katie Rayne: Andre Elizabeth Lyons University, Nebraska Bruce, Bachelor of Science in Nurs- ed as graduating with Linette Monk Christ, Bachelor of in the Fall of 2020. General Studies ing; Tayla Lange, Associate of Gen- high distinction. An Undergraduates Branch: Adriana Louise Matte, eral Studies; Janie C. Morrison, earning a degree from additional 15% were Bachelor of Science in Management Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Concordia were eligible designated as graduat- Church Point: Heather Bellard, Gabrielle M. Peltier, Bachelor of Sci- for distinction or high ing with distinction. Bachelor of Science in Nursing; ence in General Business Adminis- Casey J. Benoit, Bachelor of Sci- tration; Anthony James DeRous- Board of Regents expects state to get ence in Health and Physical Educa- selle, Bachelor of General Studies $331M from feds for higher education Manuel offered APSU Provost By: David Jacobs sured the regents the money would The Center Square be used to help accelerate college completion. The regents adopted a Out-of-State Scholarship BATON ROUGE —Louisiana master plan in 2019 that calls for CLARKSVILLE, TN — Austin Peay criteria of a 3.0 GPA qualify for a is in line to receive an estimated more than doubling the number of State University congratulates Kat- Provost Out-of-State Scholarship. $331.1 million for higher education degrees and credentials awarded lyn Manuel, of Church Point, on be- The hard work and commitment through the most recent COVID-19 annually. ing offered the Provost Out-of-State to academic excellence of the stu- federal aid package, although the “We want to leverage every dollar Scholarship for high-achieving dents named above have paid off, exact amount and the rules about to meet this goal,” Reed said. freshmen for the Fall 2021 semes- and APSU is excited they chose to how the money can be spent have The regents also discussed ter. "Be A Gov" for their higher educa- not been determined, offi cials said Wednesday a resolution the House Out-of-state students meeting the tion. Wednesday. approved during last year’s regular The total does not include an esti- session that called for the regents, mated $22.2 million for a fund Gov. the Louisiana Workforce Commis- John Bel Edwards will control, part sion, the Department of Revenue of which can be spent on colleges and the state Offi ce of Student Fi- and universities. nancial Assistance to come up with The Coronavirus Response and OMP's Do You Know a uniform way to track students Relief Supplemental Appropriations who obtain jobs and internships Act allocates $22.7 billion to higher Science Fact after graduating from state colleges education. Louisiana’s share is ex- and universities. By: 7th graders pected to be about $268.5 million The limited amount of tracking in direct infusions for schools and conducted now depends on short- an additional $62.6 million for in- stitutions that largely serve minori- term agreements between agencies, ties, according to a presentation at according to Wednesday’s presen- Wednesday’s meeting of the Board tation. Longer-term agreements would The gravitational attraction on the moon is of Regents, which oversees higher 1/6 of Earth. For instance, if you weigh 120 be more effective, an offi cial sug- education. pounds on Earth, you would weigh only 20 The U.S. Department of Educa- gested. pounds on the moon. It is weaker due to the tion has not issued rules to gov- Reed said state and federal priva- fact that the moon is far less massive than ern the spending, so the precise cy laws also create issues but said Earth. Jupiter's gravity is 2.4 times that of amounts schools will receive and Arkansas has been able to protect Earth. If you weigh 120 pounds on Earth, you the details about how the money privacy while maintaining a state- would weigh 288 pounds on Jupiter. can be used are uncertain. wide data system. Some of the money must be used The Regents agreed to ask the on emergency student aid, and it Legislature to consider removing can’t be spent to build athletics fa- some of the hurdles. cilities, an offi cial said. “This is going to be extremely dif- Don't forget to "focus in" on Kim Hunter Reed, the state’s fi cult to implement,” Regent Randy next week's DYK science fact! higher education commissioner, as- Ewing warned.

about 50 disconnects a month, on are probably about three quarters •MEETING average,” Meche said. “This year, done, so the whole thing is going the entire year, we’ve had 128 dis- real, real good, ahead of schedule.” Continued From Page 1 connects for the entire year, so our In his monthly report, Le Vieux averages have moved down from Presbytère Curator Harold Fonte until 1 a.m. on Jan. 1; and Jan. 1, dispatcher position. He also asked about 500 to 600 disconnects a said he hopes that the museum will 10 a.m.-8 p.m. the council to approve the appoint- year to 128. That’s a good job on reopen next month. The building Meche asked Thibodeaux if he ment of a reserve offi cer who has everybody.” is currently undergoing renovation was in agreement with those dates completed his probationary period. Ward 1 Councilwoman Christine and hours, and Thibodeaux agreed. The council unanimously approved work. Semien said the town’s MLK event The council also unanimously ap- Meche said that the town's fi re- all of Thibodeaux’s motions. has been canceled due to COVID-19 proved the following motions: works hours will be announced Meche gave the town’s Water concerns. Meche said the Church • Liquor license for Jose Chaves, again before each date. Department Report. In December Point Volunteer Fire Department's owner of La Rumba, located at 528 A public hearing on the proposed 2020, the department completed annual banquet as well as the amendment to the fi reworks ordi- 1776 meter checks, and 11 water Booster Club auction, which had W. Canal. nance will be held shortly before leaks were repaired. There were no previously been postponed since • Revise agenda to amend the the town’s regular February meet- main line breaks in December. For last fall, were also canceled. town’s fi reworks ordinance. ing, which is slated for 6 p.m. on the year 2020, 117 water leaks were Meche also updated the council • Revise agenda to surplus one Feb. 1. repaired, nine main line repairs on projects going on around town. Church Point Police Department During his report, Thibodeaux were completed and there were 57 “We are starting on the Central motorcycle. informed the council of the resig- meter changes. Park vision,” Meche said. “We put a • Surplus of CPPD motorcycle. nation of one offi cer. Thibodeaux “One of the major things that I playground down, and we are about • Previous minutes. asked the council to approve moving like here is when this administra- to start doing some concrete over • November 2020 fi nancial re- a part time dispatcher to a full time tion came on, we were averaging there. The pond is getting there. We ports.

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Huey Long Huey Long Campaigning for O K Allen in Church Point in 1931 with an elephant Was Acadia Parish “Long Country?” — Part I For a hefty slice of the twentieth century, Loui- abysmal showing in Acadia Parish, only around siana politics was consumed by the Long fam- 10%, showed his major failing: he was very weak ily. People were either Longites or Anti-Longites. in south Louisiana, especially when one of his Tales of Yesterday Conventional wisdom states that Acadia Parish, opponents was a Catholic. Acadia was not yet being relatively poor and very rural, was a hot- “Long Country.” bed of support for the populist brothers, Huey Huey Long learned his lesson. In the senato- Acadia Parish and Earl Long. But politics in Louisiana is far rial elections of 1924 and 1926, he supported more complicated, and election results show Catholic candidates and campaigned for them and some holes in that conventional wisdom. across the southern part of the state. His radi- To understand the appeal of Huey Long, one cal, populist ideas (today they would be stan- Its History has to delve into history to see what was there dard, even in the most conservative of eyes) before. After the Civil War, the election of 1877 and his new-found name recognition brought ended Reconstruction and the rule of the North- him to victory in the gubernatorial election of By: Gene ern-backed Republicans and would keep a Dem- 1928, where Acadia gave him 57% of the vote in Thibodeaux ocrat in the governor’s offi ce for the next hun- a three-way contest. Now the parish was a part dred years. There was a viable challenge to the of “Long Country.” Democrats in 1896, when the Fusion Ticket – a If the old political establishment thought that combination of Populists and Republicans – but Huey would eventually conform to the way senate seat to Arthur C. Gardiner. the new state constitution of 1898 took the votes things had always been done, they were dead The Great Depression was in full swing by the away from the vast majority of blacks and many wrong. He went on a spending spree, building time the Kingfi sh arrived in Washington, D. C. poor whites. This Louisiana Democratic Party – roads and bridges and improving schools, par- He vocally supported Franklin Roosevelt in the as it also was in other former Confederate states ticularly in the poorer, rural regions of the state. – was ruled by large planters, merchants and The money to pay for this would come from the 1932 presidential election but, as he had done bankers. The “little man” had very little infl u- giant corporations which had once run rough- with Governor Parker years before, turned on ence. shod across the state, especially his longtime the president for not going far enough to the left. The Louisiana of 1900 was predominately ag- bête noire, Standard Oil. The Kingfi sh pushed wealth redistribution, gain- ricultural and had widespread poverty and illit- The vested interests fought back and in 1929 ing some national backing, and was threatening eracy. But the economy was beginning to change an impeachment drive began in the state house to challenge Roosevelt for the 1936 election. as extractive industries, such as timber and oil, of representatives. Huey rounded up fi fteen loyal In Louisiana, tensions between Long and greatly expanded. Some inklings of demands of senators (more than a third of the body) and had Anti-Long factions reached a boiling point. An government from the forgotten masses bubbled them sign a “Round Robin” document, stating Anti-Long group occupied the East Baton Rouge to the surface. In 1912 Luther E. Hall was elect- that they would never convict him, regardless of courthouse and the administration declared ed governor after campaigning for ‘good govern- the evidence brought forth by the house. One of martial law and called out the state national ment.’ In the Democratic primary election, Aca- the “Robins” was Acadia’s senator, Homer Ba- guard to enforce it. Senator Long spent much of dia Parish voted for Hall by 43% (the same as the rousse. Since two thirds of the senate vote was his time in Baton Rouge, dictating to his minions state as a whole) in a three man race, and the required for conviction, the impeachment effort how he wanted the state run. And this would number two fi nisher dropped out before the run- fi zzled. prove to be his undoing. off. Under Hall’s stewardship a few small steps With impeachment behind him, Long then be- On September 8, 1935, while overseeing leg- were made at reform. gan amassing power, and he amassed it beyond islation in the state capitol, a building he had The planter-business elite was dealt another what any state governor in history had ever proudly erected as a monument to his regime, blow in 1920 with the gubernatorial election done before. By ruthlessly attacking foes and by the senator was met by a gun-wielding man of John M. Parker. Acadia Parish voters went strictly doling out patronage from the expanding named Carl Weiss. Bullets fi lled the corridor as strongly for Parker. This new governor embodied state payroll, he became the virtual dictator of honesty and effi ciency in state government, nov- Louisiana. He still had fervent enemies, but they Weiss and a veritable army of Long bodyguards el ideas for Louisiana since its inception. Initially either pragmatically fell into his orbit or quietly exchanged fi re. Weiss lay dead and Huey Long Parker had the backing of a relatively unknown bided their time to strike back. was grievously wounded. The Kingfi sh died two member of the Railroad Commission (later re- Power became an end in itself for Huey Long. days later. named the Public Service Commission) named In 1930, while still governor, he ran against in- The jury will always be mixed on the legacy to Huey Pierce Long. In Long’s view, Parker’s break cumbent United States Senator Joseph Rans- Louisiana of Huey Pierce Long. He undeniably with the ruling elite was a starting place, but dell. Long won handily and carried Acadia by brought the poorest and most backward state in he failed to adequately address the needs of the almost two-thirds of the total vote. Now sena- the Union up a notch or two and made govern- state’s poor and rural masses. Long broke with tor-elect, he refused to take up his senate seat ment accessible to the “little man” but he did so Parker when the governor pushed through a until he could oust his lieutenant governor, an at a great cost to the democracy we hold so dear. severance tax on oil, but allowed the lawyers of ally-turned-foe. Lieutenant Governor Paul Cyr His support in Acadia Parish was also mixed. Standard Oil to water it down to a minimum. declared himself governor in 1931, but Huey Acadia voters overwhelmingly elected him as Railroad Commissioner Long had been a rab- declared that move invalid because he was still governor and senator, but held back on giving ble-rouser in this position since he was elected legally governor. Then since Cyr had left the his hand-picked successor the same level of to it in 1918. The commission had long been of lieutenant governor’s seat to declare himself backing. little consequence, a rubber stamp body to ap- governor, Long claimed that that offi ce was va- Though Huey Long was now dead, the Long po- prove rates hikes by large corporations. Huey cant and appointed a loyal Longite, Alvin King, litical machine he built was not. In short order, Long quickly gained a reputation as an enemy to replace him. Long then felt safe enough from another leader would take the reins of power left of these corporations, particularly of Standard his political enemies to resign as governor and by Huey and repeatedly occupy the governor’s Oil, and made extra sure that he received the take up his senate seat. chair. That leader was Huey’s younger brother, maximum amount of publicity for fi ghting them. Alvin King served out the remaining four His eyes were on bigger things than the Railroad months until Huey’s handpicked elected replace- Earl Kemp Long. Commission. ment, Oscar K. Allen, could take offi ce. Although Bigger things meant the governor’s mansion. Long himself campaigned heavily for Allen, who For information on Gene Thibodeaux’s books, He ran in 1924 on what was then very radical won the state election, Acadia Parish showed a “On the Banks of Plaquemine Brûlée; A History ideas – free textbooks for schoolchildren and bet- break against “Kingfi sh” Long. In the 1932 elec- of Church Point, Louisiana” and “Rice, Railroads ter roads. He surprised the state by coming out a tion, instead of following Long’s backing of Al- and Frogs; A History of Rayne, Louisiana,” con- strong third in the Democratic primary election len, a majority of parish voters went with local tact Plaquemine Brûlée Press, 528 N. Moss St., against a candidate from the planter-business fi rebrand, Dudley J. LeBlanc. In addition, Long’s Church Point, LA 70525, (337) 684-2134, ca- elite and another from the Parker camp. 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The Church Point News — Wednesday, January 20, 2021 — Page 9 LSU AgCenter to hold virtual rice meetings CROWLEY — The LSU southwest Louisiana will Abbeville. The event will Live audio from the AgCenter is planning be online. Videos can be begin with registration at northeast Louisiana to shift most of the rice accessed via the internet 8:30 a.m. and the pro- meetings it holds each at an address to be pro- gram at 9. meeting will be available winter to a virtual format vided soon. The meeting for north- by calling 225-614-2374 this year. The meetings for Vermil- east Louisiana will be held and entering the phone Topics will include rice ion Parish and northeast Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 9 conference ID, 576 252 economics, pest control, Louisiana will be held in a.m. at the Thomas Jason fertilization, variety de- person. Lingo Community Center, 161#. velopment, soybeans and The Vermilion Parish 10284 Louisiana Hwy. 17 The northeast Louisiana crawfi sh. meeting will be Monday, South, Oak Grove. also will be accessible on- Presentations for Evan- Jan. 11, at the LSU Ag- Masks and social dis- geline, Acadia, Jeffer- Center Vermilion Parish tancing will be required at line via Teams at https:// son Davis and the rest of offi ce, 1105 W. Port St., both in-person events. bit.ly/3q8nYtz. •APPJ

Continued From Page 1 The “back 30” acres will include Library Board of Control from seven duction of the legislation during the No. 4 (Eunice area); the RV sites along with a “lazy river to eight members to coincide with upcoming session slated to begin • the re-appointment of Charles and swim-up bar,” Pormier said. police jury districts. April 12. “Chuck” Terro and Jackie Prejean Golf cart rentals will be available King, a former attorney, pointed In other action, the jury approved: for patrons to get from the park out that there is currently one va- • the re-appointment of Wendell to Fire Protection District No. 7 to the nearby recreation complex, cancy on the library board and that Zaunbrecher to the Fourth Ward (Mire area); which is currently in the middle of District 7 Juror Pat Daigle has indi- Drainage District No. 1; • the reappointment of Stephanie a major upgrade that includes the cated that he has a nominee. • the appointment of Dwayne Romero, Melvin Leger and Gerald turfi ng of all the fi elds along with “That would mean that there Thevis and Danny Dupre to Fire Sonnier to Fire Protection District lighting, fencing and parking im- would not be a representative from Protection District No. 1 (Church provements. District 4 (the southeastern area of Point/Richard area); No. 8 (Lyons Point); Pormier said the site will also the parish) on the board,” King ex- • the re-appointment of Gerrit • the rea-appointment of Allen include an area for long-term RV plained. Waldrep, Jeffery Murrell and Blaine “Noochie” Credeur to Fire Protec- storage. He said increasing the board size LaCombe to Fire Protection District tion District No. 9 (Rayne); and Jurors also heard from Charles would have to be approved through No. 2 (Egan area); • the re-appointment of Karlon King of Crowley, who asked jurors state legislation since the board • the reappointment of Richard to seek legislation that would in- was created by the Legislature. Rupert, Stephen Miller and Robert Thibodeaux to the Mermentau Riv- crease the size of the Acadia Parish Jurors agreed to request intro- Fontenot to Fire Protection District er Harbor and Terminal District. •BRADSHAW

Continued From Page 4 “In those days we were not putting or a dime, sometimes as much as It sounds from the account that the ridge were called.” up much meat for the family supply fi fteen cents, but, “when they got the islanders would have given if we didn’t butcher from a dozen to from twenty-fi ve to fi fty cents, our away the gator skins. twenty or more big hogs.” Several boys went wild and what they didn’t “Those creatures were so trouble- A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s head of cattle were also butchered do for furbearers was just what they some that we were very glad when columns, Cajuns and Other Char- for the family meat supply. couldn’t do.” their hides began to be of value,” acters, is now available from Peli- Islanders did what they could for The best part was that the pelts Vaughn wrote. cash and “somewhere about this didn’t have to be hauled to market; “They caught hogs, ducks, and can Publishing. You can contact him time [1890s] found out that mink “men in little sloops” came to the is- geese … besides being a menace at [email protected] and coon hides were saleable,” land to buy the furs, and in a few to riders or pedestrians who trav- Vaughn’ recalled. years also began to buy alligator eled in the marshes or crossed the or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA At fi rst, the pelts sold for a nickel hides. ‘coups’ as the water-drains across 70589. •CROUERE

Continued From Page 4 have been banned from social me- for the resignation, impeachment, a different kind of purge. Some are too many politicians and members dia platforms, such as Twitter and or removal of President Trump by losing their jobs, while others are of the media want to revoke those Facebook. A pro-free speech alter- use of the 25th amendment. These facing a boycott. rights. native to Twitter, Parler, has been proposals show the President’s en- Rocker Ariel Pink was dropped If elections are not secure and our removed from app stores by Google emies only want political retribu- from his record label after his at- constitutional rights are not being and Apple and their servers were tion and to divide our country even tendance at the Trump rally. Don- protected, the future of our coun- shut down by Amazon. more. ald Rouse, Jr. attended as well. He try looks bleak. The progressives The Lincoln Project, a hate group The rally was held for a good is an owner of a successful grocery now have total power and want to of “Never Trump” so-called Repub- reason, to show support for the chain in the New Orleans area, but silence the voices of all opposition. licans, wants to create a database President and to oppose the elec- is now dealing with a boycott of his The “cancel culture” is alive and of all people who worked in the ad- toral fraud that occurred across business. well. ministration and make sure none of the country. To be clear, President Young conservative activist C.J. If these powerful forces were con- them can fi nd employment. It has Trump did not issue a call for vio- Pearson, who is a student at the fi dent about their positions, they become so ridiculous that progres- lence, only peaceful protests. He ex- University of Alabama, also at- would welcome debate. Sadly, the sives in Hollywood want to remove pressed his support for law enforce- tended Wednesday’s rally. Because suppression of free speech that has President Trump’s cameo appear- ment and called for an orderly and of his non-violent participation, he happened on college campuses is ance in Home Alone 2. Not to be smooth transition. He did not incite is the subject of a petition calling now occurring on social media and outdone, liberals in academia have violence and condemned the “hei- for his removal from the universi- throughout our country. also acted. President Trump’s hon- nous attack” at the U.S. Capitol. ty. Pearson did not storm the U.S. Many years ago, Lord Acton orary degrees at Lehigh University Despite the legitimacy of the Capitol or commit a crime, so he wrote, “absolute power corrupts ab- and Wagner College were revoked President’s complaints about elec- should not face any penalties for solutely.” It is still true today. this week. tion fraud and his condemnation of his actions. None of this compares to the in- violence on Wednesday, his political In this country, we still possess Jeff Crouere is a native New Orlea- sanity being pushed by Democrats enemies are trying to eliminate any 1st Amendment rights, and our nian and is a political columnist, the and “Never Trump” Republicans future Trump campaign. In addi- citizens are allowed the freedom author of America's Last Chance.For on Capitol Hill. U.S. House Speak- tion, his supporters who attended to speak, assemble and petition more information, email him at jeff@ er Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is calling the rally on Wednesday are facing their government. Unfortunately, ringsidepolitics.com. •SUSPECTS

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Page 10 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, January 20, 2021 LWFC approves Notice of Intent for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules The Louisiana Wildlife and Fish- sance wildlife and outlaw quadru- Addition of woodcock season on eries Commission (LWFC) adopted peds at night during hunting sea- Elbow Slough WMA, which is lo- notices of intent for the 2021-22 and son on private property. cated within a major winter fl yway 2022-23 hunting seasons, 2021-22 Change in tagging requirement for woodcock, increasing hunting general and Wildlife Management that once a harvested deer has been opportunity. Areas (WMA) hunting seasons and tagged and validated, the hunter Removal of ability to use dogs for rules and regulations, 2022 gen- will no longer be required to possess small game on Marsh Bayou WMA. eral and WMA turkey hunting sea- antlers or sex organs as long as the Change in sport fi shing regula- son and rules and regulations and tag remains with the carcass. This tion on Pomme de Terre WMA to al- 2021-22 migratory bird hunting will allow fewer body parts trans- low sport fi shing after 10 a.m. dur- season and rules and regulations at ported to reduce the movement of ing September teal season. its January meeting Thursday (Jan. potentially CWD infected material. Closure of waterfowl hunting at 2 7) in Baton Rouge. Change removing deer validation p.m. on Salvador/Timken WMA. The notices of intent include pro- by LDWF for WMA managed deer Move Washington and St. Tam- posed hunting season dates and hunts. Hunters would have to vali- many parishes into Area A for tur- regulation changes from the Loui- date deer harvested on WMA man- key season. siana Department of Wildlife and aged hunts. This will reduce the Closing turkey season in that por- Fisheries (LDWF) for the upcoming likelihood of double counting. tion of East Carroll Parish previous- hunting seasons and provide for a Allow tracks to be utilized on ly open. public comment period. ATVs/UTVs on WMA ATV/UTV To view the full notice of intent Some of the proposed changes in- trails as long as they meet current and all proposed hunting season clude: WMA ATV/UTV length/width re- dates and regulation changes for Clarifi cation on use of legal gear quirements. the upcoming hunting seasons, go Tuma, LDWF Wildlife Division, in take of raccoon and opossum to Removal of youth lottery deer to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ allow use of archery gear and air hunting on Atchafalaya Delta WMA resources/category/commission- P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA. rifl es, which makes legal gear the and make it an open youth hunt. action-items. 70898-9000 or 225-765-2349 or by same as for small game. Removal of mandatory check re- Public comment will be accept- e-mail at [email protected]. In alignment with HB 159 passed quirement of all deer and feral hogs ed through 9 p.m. on March 4, LDWF will also hold a public during the 2020 Louisiana legisla- harvested on Atchafalaya Delta 2021. It will also be accepted at meeting on the NOI via Zoom at a tive session, removes the require- WMA as it is already a self-clearing LWFC monthly meetings from now ment to obtain a permit from LDWF permit requirement to check any through March 4. Comments may date and time to be announced at enforcement in order to take nui- harvested game. be submitted directly to Tommy the February Commission meeting. AgCenter holds training on helping children cope with trauma By: Johnny Morgan other youth-serving agencies and conducted with children following tional materials,” he said. “Then we LSU AgCenter school systems.” previous disasters. evolved over the years, and now we Participants were presented with The information and activities are more of a consulting entity that BATON ROUGE — The LSU Ag- strategies for talking with children, contained in this this guide provide specializes in what you call capac- Center recently held a series of understanding their stress and pro- resilience-enhancing strategies that ity building.” virtual webinars to prepare those viding tips for coping. are designed for an adult to work This simply means building the working with youth to recognize They were re- on with a child capacity of a school system, a city trauma and how to help. minded that 6 to 12 years of or even a country to do something The Helping Communities Cope there is no cook- age. better than it’s currently being training was offered to help 4-H ie-cutter ap- La Greca done, he said. agents across the state who are no- proach for deal- and 7-Dippity Sevin said the company began ticing the impact of recent events ing with children have previously working with the AgCenter after such as the COVID-19 pandemic who are experi- worked together Hurricane Katrina and developed and hurricanes on youth and com- encing trauma. to support com- brochures and conducted some munities, said LSU AgCenter re- The 7-Dip- munities af- trainings to help people to cope gional 4-H coordinator Lanette He- pity company fected by disas- with that disaster. bert. specializes in ters including “Between the hurricanes and CO- The pandemic is a major cause capacity build- the 9/11 ter- VID, it has been a very stressful of trauma in young people in many ing and educa- rorist attacks; year,” he said. “We want to help the areas of the country, but in Louisi- tion, said Scott hurricanes Ka- participants to recognize the signs ana, many young people are coping Sevin, president trina, Maria and of trauma in kids and to teach them with an extra burden — the psy- of 7-Dippity. Michael; and what they can do to help the chil- chological effects of hurricanes, she Annette M. La Greca, distin- earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. dren. said. guished professor of psychology Sevin said the company was Hebert said this training aligns “In cooperation with 7-Dippity, and pediatrics at the University of started in 1980 by his mom, who with the social-emotional learning Inc., a Florida-based organization, Miami-Coral Gables, teamed up was a teacher. She suffered an in- component of the state 4-H pro- we educated our 4-H agents on how with 7-Dippity to create “Helping jury and could no longer teach, but gram. The two guidebooks used fo- to help those who are experiencing Children and Families Cope with still wanted to help kids, he said. cused on trauma after the storm, trauma,” she said. “And we opened the COVID-19 Pandemic,” an in- “She started out creating curric- and the other dealt with COVID-19, it up to our community partners, teractive guide based on research ulums and other different educa- she said. •APSB •RAMANO

Continued From Page 1 Continued From Page 4 Louisiana’s 69 school meetings for 2020. Eisenhower federalized the Guard to enforce it. Ironically, today’s violence also prevented the systems. In closing, Richard In Lincoln and Eisenhower’s cases, neither in- objections to the election from being heard. In other action, the reported that the re- tervention was requested by state governors. Now, Congress is going to vote on the objec- board: turn to school follow- I hope that Americans of all political stripes tions to the Biden electors. That is the constitu- • granted authoriza- ing the Christmas/ will decry all future acts of political violence, no tional, legal recourse provided for under Consti- tion to Christin LeGros New Year break “was matter which side of the political spectrum they tution and the law. If both chambers of Congress to sign and conduct overall fairly smooth” come from. object to the electors, then the election would go related transactions and that he and the Never again. Mob rule will never prevail in this to the House of Representatives to be decided. If on board accounts at country. The American people won’t stand for it. not, then the electors declaring Joe Biden to be district staff are “work- Bank of Commerce; To be clear, if courts including the Supreme the winner will prevail and he’ll be the president- ing one day at a time • approved Super- Court had heard these allegations and heard evi- elect. with challenges that intendent Scott Rich- dence and allowed a legitimate legal hearing that Then, if they still don’t like the outcome, the currently face the ard’s request to pay could have been televised, with constitutional American people should vote in 2022 and 2024 bus driver privatiza- school system” relat- arguments presented, and then a reasoned deci- and every election after that. tion cost to the Louisi- ed to the coronavirus sion by the Supreme Court, it could have done a That is the only recourse in the bounds of the ana School Employees’ pandemic. lot to ameliorate and probably prevent this out- Constitution, or else we won’t have a Constitu- Retirement System in He credited the come. tion. Those are the options. one lump sum pay- school system staff for Not hearing the Trump objections was always God save America. ment; and “working above and dangerous. Now according to Reuters/Ipsos • approved tentative beyond to keep the polling, 39 percent of Americans believe “the Robert Romano is the Vice President of Public committee and board school year on track.” election was rigged.” Policy at Americans for Limited Government. The Church Point News LEGALS READING AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES PUBLIC NOTICE It was moved by Cormier, seconded by Semien to accept the minutes as writ- ten. MUNICIPAL MINUTES, TOWN OF CHURCH POINT, STATE OF LOUISIANA Vote: All in favor REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4TH, 2021 Minutes unanimously accepted APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Comeaux to accept the November 2020 ATTENDANCE fi nancial report. MAYOR: Ryan “Spanky” Meche Vote: All in favor ALDERMEN: Christine Semien (Ward 1), Kim Cormier (Ward 2), Pat O’Pry Financial report unanimously accepted. (Ward 3), Chris Lebas (Ward 4), LAW ENFORCEMENT Errol “Slu” Comeaux (Ward 5) It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Cormier to accept the resignation of Of- CHIEF OF POLICE: Dale Thibodeaux fi cer Rasiem Fredericks. LEGALS DEADLINE MUNICIPAL CLERK: Rowdy Latiolais Vote: All in favor TOWN ATTORNEY: Lucas Colligan Resignation unanimously accepted ABSENT: None It was moved by Semien, seconded by O’Pry to move Jaquleen Venable to TheThe deadlinedeadline toto havehave a full-time dispatcher status. COMMENCEMENT Vote: All in favor CALL TO ORDER Full-time status unanimously approved legallegal publishedpublished inin Mayor Meche called the Regular Council Meeting to order. It was moved by Cormier, seconded by Semien to add Traylen Carriere to the INVOCATION AND PLEDGE reserve unit. TheThe ChurchChurch PPointoint NNewsews Prayer led by Councilman O’Pry / Pledge led by Councilman Lebas. Vote: All in favor AGENDA AMENDMENT Reserve appointment unanimously approved It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by O’Pry to amend the agenda to include MISC/DISCUSSION iiss nnoonoon oonn TThursdayshursdays fforor the following: Introduction of amendment to fi reworks ordinance #0302203; surplus It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Comeaux to approve a liquor license re- of police department motorcycle. quest for Jose Chaves, owner of La Rumba, located at 528 W. Canal. Vote: All in favor Vote: All in favor publicationpublication inin thethe followingfollowing Agenda unanimously amended Liquor license request unanimously approved It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by O’Pry to introduce an amendment to CLOSING WWednesday’sednesday’s eedition.dition. fi reworks ordinance #0302203, adding the following times to the dates that It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Cormier to adjourn the meeting. fi reworks are allowed in the city limits: July 4th – 10 AM to 11:59 PM, December Vote: All in favor 24th – 10 AM to 11:59 PM, December 25th – 10 AM to 8 PM, December 31st – 10 Meeting unanimously adjourned AM to 1 AM (Jan 1st ), January 1st – 10 AM to 8 PM. Vote: All in favor APPROVED AS TO AUTHENTICITY For more information, call Introduction unanimously approved; public hearing set for February 1st, 2021 ______at 5:55 PM RYAN MECHE, MAYOR DATE It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Lebas to declare surplus a 2010 police ______The Church Point News department motorcycle. ROWDY LATIOLAIS, CLERK DATE Vote: All in favor at (337) 684-5711. Police motorcycle unanimously declared surplus PUBLISH 1T: JANUARY 2O, 2021

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JDC District Attorney Mr. Bee's RV Park has reopened fol- LSN Staff Report to reduce the number lowing repairs from damage caused of backlogged cases during Hurricane Delta. LAFAYETTE — A new and ensure cases are The park, located behind the Ger- attorney is now on the prosecuted in a timely trude Wimberley Community Center, job in the fi fteenth ju- manner. opened last October. dicial district. “I’m going to take the The RV park has 10 RV spaces, Lafayette, Acadia, challenge and do my equipped with water and electricity and Vermilion par- very best to fi nd some hook ups, canopy, picnic table, bar- ishes swore in District creative ways to try becue pit and trash can. There is also Attorney Donald “Don” to move those dock- a sewer dump station. Landry Monday night. ets,” Landry said. “I’m He started his fi rst also going to really try Spots at the park can be booked at day in offi ce this week my hardest to stay in www.churchpoint.org. before offi cially being touch with the com- sworn in. munity.” Landry is familiar Communication will Donald "Don" with the position. He be the key to what Landry Stefanski said eyeing run worked for 34 years Landry does. He says under former District plans are being made to listen to their con- Attorney Mike Harson to meet with law en- cerns and try to bring for A.G. seat in 2023 before he lost reelec- forcement on a regular some solutions to their tion in 2014. basis. He also prom- concern, and I learned LSN Staff Report nor in 2023, but he is “I noticed that the ised to always answer that if you just work widely expected to run. six years that I was not the phone or return with people, if you just CROWLEY — Crow- In the meantime, in offi ce that it looked anyone’s phone call. talk to them a little ley attorney and state Stefanski’s statewide like cases were kind “People like to com- bit,” Landry said. “Talk Representative John profi le will rise in the of piling up,” Landry municate. They like to to them a little bit that Stefanski said he will coming year as chair- said, adding that the let you know what they you’re just going to get likely run for attorney man of the House and fi rst goal in his term is think. They like for you a lot more done.” general in 2023 if in- Governmental Affairs cumbent Jeff Landry Committee, which is to runs for governor as redraw Louisiana’s po- expected. litical boundaries fol- APTC seeks new director Stefanski has re- lowing the 2020 Cen- By: Steve Bandy In other business Thursday portedly already hired sus. Crowley Post-Signal morning, a new slate of offi cers was prominent fundraiser Because of the re- elected. Sally Nungesser and districting, the House John CROWLEY - With the adoption Chosen to chair the commission consultant Lionel and Governmental Af- of offi cial job duties and qualifi ca- for the coming year was Bart Wild, Rainey in anticipation fairs Committee chair Stefanski tions, the Acadia Parish Tourist who served as vice chairman for the of the race. and his counterpart in amount of responsibil- Commission has begun the search past two years. The Republican law- the Senate — Republi- ity and pressure, but for a new executive director. The new vice chair is Suzette maker fi rst won his can Sharon Hewitt of I’m looking forward to Amy Mathieu, assistant director, Leonards of Rayne. Amy Thbodeaux House seat in a 2017 Slidell — are consid- leading a fair process has been at the helm of the parish of Crowley was re-elected secretary- special election and ered to be among the that best benefi ts the promotional group since the June treasurer. said he believes he can retirement of Gwen Hanks, who most infl uential lead- people who are repre- Fran Bihm, a long-time commis- make an even bigger ers in the Legislature stepped down after 24 years. sioner and chairman for the last sented by us,” Stefan- impact in a higher of- this year. With today’s tourists relying more two years, announced in January ski said. and more on the Internet and so- fi ce. Their decisions on that she is stepping away from the There is a chance cial media, commissioners incor- “It goes back to why how to redraw the group. the redistricting could porated knowledge of those areas I ran in the fi rst place state’s political bound- “I want to express my appreciation be disrupted because along with writing skills, market- — a calling to serve,” aries will ultimately ing, graphic design and more into for the opportunity to have served Stefanski said. “I enjoy of the COVID-19 pan- as your chairperson for the past determine the fate the job requirements for the new my job in the House, of many of their col- demic has delayed the director. two years,” Bihm told the group at but if there’s an oppor- fi nal Census results. the conclusion of Thursday’s meet- leagues’ political fu- A complete list of qualifi cations tunity for me to effec- tures as well as the “Ideally we will still and job requirements along with ing. “This has been a rough year tuate even more posi- state’s members of get the job done this the application process can be not just for us, but for everyone. tive change, I want to Congress. year, but we can’t found on the commission’s web Hopefully we’re getting off on a pos- be in a position to do “It’s an incredibly start the process un- page, acadiatourism.org. itive note here and things will get it.” important job and with til we get the numbers The job will be advertised for 30 better.” Fellow House Re- Bihm’s seat will be fi lled by Rayne it comes an enormous back,” Stefanski said. days after which a panel from the publicans Blake Mi- Chamber of Commerce Executive commission will make a recommen- guez of Erath and Alan Director Jennifer Autin once her dation. Seabaugh of Shreve- Deadline to apply for the position appointment is ratifi ed by the po- For all port are also potential is Friday. Feb. 12. lice jury. of your candidates for attor- Residential ney general if Landry doesn’t seek reelec- and Crime Stoppers seeks information tion, though neither Commercial has committed. electrical Landry, who is also needs call on recent truck theft near Mire an Acadiana Repub- Kirby LSN Staff Report 2010 Ford F150, four-door Super- lican, hasn’t offi cially Sanchez crew. It has an aftermarket Ford announced his inten- Licensed and Insured CROWLEY — Detectives with the Raptor grill. tion to run for gover- Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce are If you have any information re- investigating the theft of a vehicle garding this theft, you’re urged to from the 6500 block of Mire High- call the tips line at (337)789-TIPS way in the Mire community. or download the P3 app on your This theft occurred during the early morning hours of Jan. 5, ac- mobile device to report your tip cording to Sheriff K.P. Gibson. anonymously. All callers will remain anonymous An unknown suspect made entry Stephen Rees, MD into the vehicle and stole it from the and can receive up to a $1,000 cash victim’s residence. reward for information leading to The vehicle is described as a gray an arrest in this case. •TRIALS

Continued From Page 1 1, but the trial may be continued. tations No judge has been assigned as of The order does not impact pretrial expanded care Jan. 14. or post-trial matters, but the court Cameron Byers, 16, of Church ordered a continuation of social Point, was also arrested in connec- distancing and limits on how many from familiar faces. tion with the Nov. 2 shooting. He people can be in courtrooms — 50 was also charged with one count of percent of total capacity as deter- It means increased collaboration with skilled second-degree murder, two counts mined by the State Fire Marshall, physicians from across the state providing the most of attempted second-degree murder counting both the number of em- advanced care right here in Acadiana to address and aggravated criminal damage to ployees and members of the public your unique health needs. It means continued care property. Byers' trial is set to begin present. from the local providers you trust along with more April 12, and his trial may also be Grand jury sessions will not be XJW[NHJ TϘJWNSLX YMFS J[JW GJKTWJ .Y RJFSX continued. impacted by the order. New grand improved access to education and training for our No judge has been assigned to the juries may be empaneled as neces- future caregivers. To learn more about the unique trial as of Jan. 14. sary. opportunities we’re providing right here in your The state’s high court order said Courts are encouraged to hold own backyard, visit TogetherMeansMore.org trials that are currently in progress remote proceedings by telephone, may continue to conclusion, at the video, teleconferencing or any other discretion of the local court. means that do not involve in-per- Time periods of continuances are son contact as long as all parties excluded from speedy trial compu- and the judge agree.

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