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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES $1.00 COPY COVID-19 testing now being held at Rayne Civic Center BY LISA SOILEAUX Managing Editor

RAYNE - A testing site has been established at the Rayne Civic Center for full respiratory and COVID-19 testing as an- nounced by Jason Allen, Direc- tor of Business Development of Harvest Lab. “We have fi ve testing sites in this area that are now testing patients sent here by their doc- tors,” stated Allen. “The tests are done as a drive-through option to main- tain safety precautions for both the patients and medical per- sonnel.” The Rayne site began testing on Monday during the hours RAYNE TESTING SITE AVAILABLE - Testing for of 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday COVID-19 virus and full respiratory illnesses began through Friday. Monday morning at the Rayne Civic Center by “We will see how the hours Harvest Labs. Testing is completed as a drive- stand as the testing continues,” through option to maintain safety precautions for Allen stated. “We may have to both the patients and medical personnel. Testing make adjustments later on. All must be prescribed by a physician for the service to depends what happens.” Harvest Labs are now testing be held. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) in seven area cities, including Rayne, Crowley and Lafayette. Allen noted that testing sites Numbers leveling; are scheduled to open in Ville See TESTING, Page 2A fi fth death reported ACADIA PARISH - While the number of new con- fi rmed cases has slowed here, Acadia Parish record- City Council holds fi rst-ever Zoom meeting ed its fi fth cornoavirus-related death over the Eas- BY LISA SOILEAUX Monday’s meeting provided Home Additional Measures for ter weekend. Managing Editor the social distancing set forth COVID-19. According to fi gures released at noon Monday by the President and Governor The second item heard by the by the Louisiana Department of Health, there are RAYNE - In a fi rst for the City during the COVID-19 coronavi- Council was the engineer’s report 101 confi rmed cases of COVID-19 in Acadia Parish. of Rayne, Monday’s City Council rus pandemic. provided by City Engineer Tim That’s up seven from Friday. meeting was held via Zoom tech- Of the two subjects brought Mader. Across the state, 421 new cases of coronavirus nology as members of the City forth during the meeting, one Mader gave an update of the were confi rmed since noon on Sunday, bringing Council, Mayor Charles “Chuck” piece of new business was voted Phase II DOTD Enhancement the total number of cases to 21,016. The state also Robichaux and interested citizens upon by the Council. Grant Project for Adams Ave- reported an additional 44 deaths attributed to the participated in a virtual Coun- The Council voted their ap- nue Improvements from South virus, bringing that total to 884. cil meeting from their homes or proval to move all city business First Street to the BNSF railroad In Louisiana, 2,134 patients are hospitalized place of business on April 13 by to the May 11 meeting to be in tracks. due to COVID-19, an increase of 50 since Sunday. way of the safe and secure meet- compliance with the Governor’s However, the number of patients requiring ventila- ing app. Proclamation 41 JBE Stay at See COUNCIL, Page 3A See NUMBERS, Page 3A Major drainage improvements made at Gossen Mem. Park BY LISA SOILEAUX bichaux as the pipe was installed Managing Editor Thursday morning. “The project was approved in RAYNE - As part of the $3.8 mil- this year’s budget by the Council lion capital outlay project budgeted as they continue to alleviate drain- by the Rayne City Council for the age issues that our city faces,” Ro- current year, employees of the City bichaux continued. of Rayne and the 1st Ward Drain- “This is just one of the many age Board were busy last week re- projects the Council and I have placing collapsed drainage pipe at planned this year as part of the Gossen Memorial Park. $3.8 million in capital outlay im- The new pipe, stretching over provements.” 600 feet right down the middle por- Initial cost of the project was es- tion of Gossen Memorial Park, will timated at $120,000 if contracted assist with drainage through the out. But, Robichaux was able to park between Lillian Pierce Drive coordinate services by city employ- and Gossen Park Drive, a major ees and workers with the DOC Pro- drainage project for that area. gram, bringing the project cost to With the majority of the city’s $80,000, giving the city a $40,000 ditches, coulees and bayous drain- savings. ing to the north, the Gossen Park Robichaux concluded, “You system is very important to up- know me -- I will shop around and MAJOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - City employees and workers of the 1st Ward grade and correct for future rain get the best product for the city at Drainage Board were busy last week replacing collapsed drainage pipe at Gossen events. the best price. The Council and I Memorial Park. The major project will assist with drainage from Lillian Pierce Drive and “This will help with major fl ood- try to do our best for the people we Gossen Park to the north to help prevent flooding in the northern area of the city. (Acadian- ing in the northern area of the city,” represent and spend their money Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) stated Mayor Charles “Chuck” Ro- responsibly.”

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Lady of the Oak Nursing fi eld, Archery Mayfi eld Home in Lafayette. Jones and spouse Al- Obituaries Interment will be in bert, and Margie May- the Woodlawn Cemetery fi eld Domingue; numer- came District Deputy for Erin, Wally Chatelain in Crowley. ous grandchildren; and eight years to four courts and spouse Sarah, Ka- Rev. Goodwin Irmo- numerous nieces and in the Lafayette area. tie Blank, Andrew Clan- ru, Pastor of St. Theresa nephews. She was a member of Le- cy, Sarah Sylvain and Catholic Church, Crow- He was preceded in gion of Mary Prasiclaum spouse Brandon, Julia ley, will conduct the death by his mother, in Carencro, and also a Clancy, Jonathan Son- graveside services. Alzina Breaux Mayfi eld; member of Assumption nier and spouse Andrea, Raymond Mayfi eld father, Clarence May- Church in Mire. Matthew Sonnier and was raised and was a fi eld; and four brothers, Anthlie graduated spouse Adrienne, Brit- resident of Crowley until Melvin Mayfi eld, Willie from SLI in Lafayette tany Sonnier, Holly Co- 2019 when he became Mayfi eld, Junius May- with a BA Degree and meaux and spouse Neil, Raymond sick; at which time, he fi eld and Anthony May- a Plus 30 Degree. She and Jason Breaux and Joseph Mayfi eld resided with his sister fi eld. also received a Masters spouse Jennifer; and in Rayne where she was Friends may view the Degree from McNeese four great-grandchildren, CROWLEY - Private able to care for him. obituary and guestbook State University in Lake Emma Chatelain, Ava graveside services will Survivors include his online at www.gossenfu- Charles. Her teaching ca- Sonnier, Collin Comeaux be held Saturday, April four children, Kalonji, neralhome.net. Anthlie Mary reer began in Texas and and Laney Comeaux. 18, 2020, at Woodlawn Beanie, Cody and Ca- Arrangements have Hebert Sonnier later taught in Acadia She was preceded in Cemetery in Crowley, sey; fi ve siblings, Wilbert been entrusted to Gos- Parish for 26 years, the death by her husband, for Raymond Joseph Mayfi eld and spouse sen Funeral Home, Inc. MIRE - Private grave- last nine years as a su- Powell Joseph Sonnier; Mayfi eld, 70, who died Martha, Andra May- of Rayne, LA, (337) 334- side services and burial pervising teacher, having and her parents, Walter Monday, April 6, at Our fi eld, Harrington May- 3141. were held for immediate had 12 student teachers. Hebert Sr. and Philomen family members at St. She then taught for six Prejean Hebert. Joseph Cemetery #2, years at Carencro Catho- In lieu of fl owers, the bachelors’ degree in edu- Sister Chris was se- Mausoleum in Rayne, lic Elementary. family requests that do- cation from Loyola Uni- lected as Outstanding for Anthlie Mary Hebert Survivors include her nation be made to Hos- versity in New Orleans Secondary Teacher in Sonnier, 96, who died brother, Walter Hebert pice of Acadiana, 2600 in 1946 and a masters 1975 and received the Wednesday, April 8, at Jr.; four daughters, Sha- Johnson St., Suite 200, of education with a con- Martin Luther King Jr. her residence in Mire. ron Chatelain of Rayne, Lafayette LA 70503, centration in home eco- award during her minis- Interment was in St. Donna Blank of Hous- (337) 232-1234. nomics from St. Louis try in Ville Platte. Joseph Cemetery #2, ton, Texas, Marla Clan- Friends may view the University in Missouri in Sister Chris, the sixth Mausoleum in Rayne. cy and spouse Mark of obituary and guestbook 1970. of nine children, was Anthlie was a member Spring, Texas, and Gwen online at www.gossenfu- Sister Chris taught preceded in death by her of Court Rayne Catholic Breaux of Carencro; one neralhome.net. from 1947 to 1978 at parents, George Clifford Daughters of the Amer- son, Glenn Sonnier and Arrangements were parochial and Mount Griggs and Mary Isabelle icas for 62 years. She spouse Barbara of Mire; entrusted to Gossen Fu- Carmel schools in Ab- Deshotel Griggs; sisters, was “Catholic Daughter 11 grandchildren, Trey neral Home, Inc., Rayne, beville, New Iberia, Thi- Lelia Annie Tanner and of the Year” and later be- Chatelain and spouse LA (337) 334-3141. bodaux, Westwego, and Stella Virginia Martin; Mount Carmel Acade- and three brothers, Hen- Sr. Christina my, New Orleans. From ry Octave Griggs, George ed college at Southwest then moved to Pasade- Marie Griggs 1979 - 1982 she served C. Griggs Jr. and Fred Louisiana Institute in na, Texas in 1966 where as religion coordinator Ivy Griggs. Lafayette (UL). he worked in chemical RAYNE - Sister Chris- for Cathedral-Carmel in She is survived by Gus is survived by plants all around the tina Marie Griggs, a Sis- Lafayette. She served as two sisters, Shirley Rose his loving wife of nearly Pasadena area and var- ter of Mount Carmel, senior sisters’ coordina- Bailey of Lutz, Florida 67 years, Verna Navarre; ious other locations for died April 12, 2020, at tor at the Motherhouse and Rita Catherine La- six children, Jim and over 50 years. He dearly St. Agnes Healthcare in New Orleans, as Pas- nier of Denham Springs; wife Jan, and children loved instrumentation, and Rehab Center in toral Associate at St. one brother, John Chris- John, Jeff, Justin, and became a specialist and Breaux Bridge. She was Joseph Church in Ville topher Griggs (Cassie) of Jill Sellers and husband was known as “The Gus 91 years old and in the Platte, Associate Pro- Walker; and brother-in- Jack, and son Benja- Kennedy” by others in 73rd year of her religious vincial Directress of Lay law, James Martin (hus- min; Gene, son Bryan that fi eld. profession. Carmelites in Aylesford, band of Stella Virginia) of and wife Kristin, and Gus never met a Sister Chris was born IL and was Director of Cecilia. children Rylee and Ty- stranger and his fa- Mary Geraldine Griggs Programs at the Carmel- Interment was in the Gustavus (Gus) ler; Robb and son Dan- mous line to all the la- on March 10, 1929, in ite Spirituality Center, Sisters of Mount Carmel A. Kennedy iel; Gabriel and son AJ; dies, young and old, was New Orleans, to George Lacombe. tomb at St. Joseph Cem- Gail and husband Joe, “you good-looking young Clifford Griggs of Shreve- Since 2010 she served etery, 401 S. Adams Av- TEXAS - Gustavus and children Amanda chick.” He enjoyed deep port, and Mary Isabelle as assistant in the care enue, Rayne, LA 70578, (Gus) A. Kennedy passed Jung and Jake Harris; sea fi shing, gardening, Deshotel of Opelousas. of the congregation’s el- with members of the im- away peacefully at home Beth Willis and husband golfi ng (had a hole in She entered the Con- derly sisters in Carencro mediate family invited. surrounded by his fami- Larry, and children Amy, one), bowling (had a 300 gregation of Our Lady of and Lafayette, visited Father Eddie Mar- ly on Monday, March 30, Troy, Michael Crain and game), building metal Mount Carmel on Aug. the homebound, and tin, Sister Chris’ neph- 2020. wife Kristina and daugh- detectors and ham ra- 13, 1944, and received was Spiritual Assistant ew from St. Aloysius Gus was born on ter Kennedy; along with dio operating. He was the habit of the Sisters to Lay Carmelites at St. Church, Baton Rouge, July 19, 1930 to Clovis his sisters, Geraldine also an avid electronics of Mount Carmel Aug. 2, Joseph’s in Rayne, until presided at the inter- and Odette Kennedy of Gueno, Arlene Tyner project creator and a 1945. On Aug. 4, 1947, 2016 when she moved to ment services. Rayne. He graduated and Pat Mayeux. member of the American she made her fi rst pro- Evangeline Oaks Guest Martin and Castille from Rayne High School He is preceded in Legion Post 521 of Pasa- fession, and pronounced House, Carencro, and Funeral Home, Lafay- in 1947. death by his parents, dena, Texas. perpetual vows Aug. 3, to Our Lady of Prompt ette, was entrusted with He served in the Unit- Clovis and Odette Ken- Due to the COVID-19 1950. She celebrated her Succor Nursing Home in her arrangements. ed States Air Force for nedy; older brothers, crisis, a memorial service 70th jubilee in 2017. Opelousas. In 2017, un- Donations may be four years where he was Clovis (Toot) Kennedy Jr. scheduled at Pasadena Sister Chris graduat- til her death, she resided made to the Mount Car- trained as a short-wave and William (Baby) Ken- Funeral Home in Pasa- ed from Mount Carmel at St. Agnes Healthcare mel Retirement Fund, communications expert nedy; and one sister, dena, Texas, will be post- High School in Lafayette and Rehab Center in P.O. Box 1160, Lacombe, stationed in Tacoma, Gay Barnes. poned to a future date. To in 1946. She earned a Breaux Bridge. LA 70445. Washington, the Caroli- He began his career be placed on the notifi ca- na Islands and Seattle, as an instrument techni- tion list, email gkennedy- Washington. He attend- cian in South Louisiana, [email protected]. TESTING

Interment was in the pregnant again; but by Continued From Page 1A St. Joseph Cemetery #2 a miracle from God, she Platte soon “in an attempt to test in tion stations provide a location for in Rayne. became pregnant with communities that are in need for test- doctors to send their patients for spec- Rev. Kevin Borde- her daughter, Kim. She ing the most.” imen collection. lon, Pastor of St. Joseph felt like her family was Harvest Labs is a high complexity All testing is initiated by a doctor’s Catholic Church, Rayne, complete. lab located in Crowley. Harvest is CLIA order and all insurances are accepted. was celebrant of the Fu- Katherine start- certifi ed to perform a variety of testing A cash price is available for patients neral Mass and conduct- ed working when her including PCR (molecular testing), the without insurance. Call (337) 288- ed the funeral services. daughter began school. test used to identify the Coronavirus 3389 for additional information. Katherine was born She started working and causing COVID 19, as well as many As of early Wednesday morning, on Nov 9,1946, to Ed- subbing at all the Moth- other viruses and bacteria causing re- 502 new cases of the coronavirus were win and Clarisse Bercier er’s Day Out Programs in spiratory illnesses. announced totaling 21,518 total cases and was raised in Rayne. Lafayette. She worked at Harvest is continuing to set up col- in the state, along with 129 additional She graduated from St. Our Lady of Fatima, St. lection stations in southern Louisiana deaths for a to-date total of 1,013 Lou- Joseph Catholic High Pius, Asbury, St. Mary to help doctors that are no longer see- isiana deaths. Katherine “Kay” School in 1964. Kath- and Grace. She start- J.B. Bercier Carriere erine and her husband ed working full time at ing patients in their offi ces. Here in Acadia Parish, 104 total Jimmy met when she Grace Mother’s Day Out Many doctors are using Telehealth cases have been diagnosed with fi ve RAYNE - Private was 13 and he was 14. Preschool in 1988 and to treat patients. The Harvest collec- deaths. graveside services were They became high school became director and pre- held Wednesday, April sweethearts. Katherine school teacher in 2000. 15, 2020, at St. Joseph and Jimmy got married Katherine really loved Cemetery #2 in Rayne, on October 1, 1966. The and enjoyed working -YPLK*OPJRLU[V-YPL-YYPL for Katherine “Kay” J.B. couple lived briefl y in with little ones. Everyone Real NVH]HPSHISLN Bercier Carriere, 73, who Rayne then later with called her Mrs. Kay. She died Thursday, April 9, their two boys, Chad always had a contain- ;O\YZKH`HUK;;OO at Our Lady of Lourdes and Scott, moved to La- er full of candy ready to Hospital in Lafayette. A fayette. After having her hand out to the children, Cajun :H[\YKH` Memorial Mass will be two sons, Katherine did held at a later date. not know if she could get See CARRIERE, Page 3A Food Buffet Menu A. Foreman, 80, who great-grandchildren. 3\UJO!HTWT3\U passed away on Sunday, Ms. Foreman was +PUULY! WT April 12, at 1:09 p.m. preceded in death by her at Compass Behavioral son, Jason Neil Fore- 4VUKH` :H[\YKH`3\UJO Center in Marksville. man; her parents, Phillip *OPJRLU:[L^ 3HNUPHWWL Survivors include Boudreaux Sr. and Es- ;\LZKH` :H[\YKH`5PNO[ one son, Ricky and wife, aure Simon Boudreaux; /LNHXVRQ)DFHERRN -YPLK7VYR*OVWZ -YPLK*OPJRLU Rhonda Foreman of In- and three brothers, Gil- 5DVFDOV&DMXQ 4LH[SVHM dian Bayou; one daugh- ford, Allen and Chester 5HVWDXUDQW >LKULZKH` ter, Vicky and husband, Boudreaux. =HYPLZ7SLHZL*HSS :\UKH` Chris Sullivan of Indi- Visitors may view the :[LHR5PNO[ 7VYR9VHZ[PUH +RXUV6XQGD\7KXUVGD\ .YH]` an Bayou; four sisters, obituary, sign the guest ;O\YZKH` -YPLKVY)HRLK Thelma Lanclos of Ar- registry and express DPSP -YPLK*OPJRLU *OPJRLU naudville, Dorothy Istre condolences to Ms. Fore- )ULGD\DQG6DWXUGD\ of Rayne, Gloria DeR- man’s family at www. -YPKH` Mary A. Foreman oussel of Lake Charles duhonfuneralhome.com. DPSP :LHMVVK and Florina Hollier of Duhon Funeral Home- )URQWDJH5RDG QRUWKDW([LW  RAYNE - A private Leonville; one brother, Rayne, (337) 334-3600, %XIIHWVXEMHFWWRFKDQJH graveside service was Phillip E. Boudreaux Jr. 900 East Texas Ave., ‡5D\QH 0HQXDOVRDYDLODEOH held Wednesday, April of Burleson, Texas; 11 Rayne, LA 70578 was in ‡ 15, 2020, for Mary grandchildren and 21 charge of arrangements. Thursday, April 16, 2020 — The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 3A

RESIDENTIAL HOMES SOLD PROPERTIES 1322 BAJAT RD - 6 manicured, fenced 524 W 16TH STREET, CROWLEY acres with established trees, metal fencing, 1007 WINDSOR barn storage and more. City water and elec- tric is included. Charming cypress home on 115 & 116 HOPE LANE property as well. $280,000 PENDING PROPERTIES 947 W PLAQUEMINE ST, CHURCH POINT 6034 MCCAIN RD 2DNÀOOHGDFUHORWIHHOVOLNHFRXQWU\DQG RIIHUVVTIWEHGVEDWKVÀUHSODFH 410 W BERNARD and pool with outdoor bath. Boat shed, cov- N ARENAS ST. ered parking and plenty of storage! A perfect forever home! $398,900 611 KATHY DR HOSTED MIRE VFD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - Members and volunteers of the 2510 CHURCH POINT HWY – LOCATION! Mire Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March I-10 exchange 2 miles from this 25,000 sq. 7, at the Rayne Civic Center. Live entertainment, poker run, Color Fun Walk, fun FEATURED HOMES IW RIÀFHZDUHKRXVHSURIHVVLRQDO EXVLQHVV events for the entire family, live and silent auctions, refreshments and much more space ready for your business! Warehouse were provided for all to enjoy while raising funds for the organization’s service to offers 16 ft overhead doors for splitting it up the community. Thanks are expressed to donors and those in attendance for their LILW·VWRRPXFKVSDFHDQGWKHVWRU\RIÀFH continued support. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry) space offers lease space as well! Or use it all! Endless possibilities! $430,000 COUNCIL LOTS/ACREAGE/HOMESITES FOR SALE Continued From Page 1A 324 GRAND RUE-MIRE - New construc- 2108 VERA RD-INDIAN BAYOU .88 Acre “We had expected to begin reporting the terms of the original contract. tion, 3 bed 2 bath, 1525 sq. ft. brick on property ready for your home or mobile on construction progress and partial “We are now waiting for directions slab, granite, stainless appliances on home. Established elec and water. $30,000 payments at the April Council meet- from DOTD on what the City’s next ODUJHORWLQ0LUH6FKRRO'LVWULFW:RQ·WODVW ing,” stated Mader. “However, the con- step must be to get the ball rolling,” long! $205,900 22 ACRES of divisible city land with 2 gen- tract is apparently going into default Mader concluded. erous frontages! Can be subdivided! Call by B2B Contractors of Prairieville.” No action was needed by the Coun- Rayne Realty! The fi rm submitted the low bid cil, but Robichaux noted he was glad during the September meeting and that “no work like breaking up side- JUNOT ROAD – 17 acre tract located within named contractor for the project. walks or business driveways had be- Rayne city limits with access to city sewage “The contract is protected by a per- gun.” and water. formance bond, which usually means The next City Council meeting is that the insurance company takes slated for Monday, May 11, at City Hall EAST B NORTH ² · [ · UHVLGHQWLDO over the contract and engages another at 6 p.m. given the status of the social lot in Sunrise Acres, city utilities on site, no mobile homes, new construction 1100 contractor to complete the work under distancing protocols at that time. 108 MARJORIE - 3 years young, neat square foot min. NEW PRICE $9,500 and clean, 3 bed 2 bath brick home, 1276 sq. ft., 2 lots (75 x 120), covered parking, PUBLIC RD-NORTH RAYNE - Residential NUMBERS ceramic countertops, wood laminate and lots available for you 1300 sq. ft. minimum FHUDPLF ÁRRUV &ORVLQJ FRVW DVVLVWDQFH brick home. NEW PRICE $16,000 Continued From Page 1A with acceptable offer! NEW PRICE $129,900 tors now stands at 461, curve,” said Edwards. job is over and that they 1401 S MARIE – Build your home on this up only three since noon Last Tuesday saw the are no longer going to extra large 120 x 120 city lot with oak trees! Sunday. state’s highest reported comply with the stay $38,000 As of this past week- death total at 70, a num- at home and social dis- RESIDENTIAL HOMES end, all 64 of Louisiana’s ber repeated on Wednes- tancing,” he said. “If that 642 MOUTON RD – 6 acre tract with water parishes have at least day. But in the days fol- happens our cases will 335 TOBY MOUTON, DUSON - Investment and electricity. No value to mobile home. one confi rmed case of lowing, the number of spike and we will be right opportunity! Fixer upper on 3 city lots wait- REDUCED $52,256 coronavirus. new confi rmed cases has back where we were.” ing for your city approved mobile home or It’s now been three declined, with only 36 re- Edwards noted in a homestead! NEW PRICE Only $28,000 SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTH weeks since the state’s ported from Saturday to previous press confer- BRADFORD – 1.15 acres fronting on both stay at home order was Sunday. ence that other coun- 201 E S 1ST ST - Formerly the Rayne Inde- VWUHHWV·IURQWDJHE\·GHHSIURP implemented and Gov- Edwards has also tries have experienced pendent, this property could be either anoth- street to street. $70,000 ernor Edwards says it noted that ventilator use “waves” of infection er business location or be used as residen- appears the order has is down — from 470 Sat- where a relaxing of mit- tial. 2,813 sq. ft. with 2 beds and 1 bath and WHITE OAK HWY - 4 acre tract waiting for resulted in a recent fl at- urday to 458 Sunday — igation measures prema- ready for you to make it your own! $35,000 your personal homestead! SLEMCO utili- tening of the curve. and the number of new turely led to a spike in ties, Mire/Branch water and 1600 sq. ft. min. At a recent press hospitalizations is slow- new cases. 405 W HOOVER, CHURCH POINT - Almost structures. $79,000 conference the governor ing. Edwards thanked completely remodeled approx 840 sq. ft. with hinted at the fact that The governor stressed healthcare workers for all appliances included. 3 bed 1 bath vinyl 0 CONNIE ROAD, IOTA ² 8QUHVWULFWHG the order may have been that, while current mea- developing more effi cient sided! Large treed lot! $55,000 acreage! 9.53 acres cleared and ready for even more effective at sures appear to be work- treatments and credit- your homestead! $142,950 912 E. BRANCHE - INVESTORS! Existing slowing the spread than ing, if people take this ed the state’s aggressive Trailer Park with renters as well as available EAST D ST – 5.72 acres for development at planned. as a sign that they can testing policy for bending spaces. NEW PRICE $65,000 dead end of East D St and Mounger. Great “We told people that start slacking on social the curve. location for investors or builders! $135,000 if you stay home, stop distancing, it’ll all be for “We have now admin- 109 BOWDEN - Great starter or investment making contact, stop go- naught. istrated more tests per home centrally located and ready for your 17 ACRE TRACT - with city water and sewer ing out for unessential “Things can shift and capita than anywhere personal touches. 1407 sq. ft. home offers available. $323,600 trips and so forth that they will shift again if else in the country,” he 3 beds, 2 baths, gas range, central ac/heat, we will start to fl atten the people decide that their said. metal roof and outside storage! Priced to sell! 0 MIRE HWY - 28 acres unrestricted cleared $67,000 ODQG6OHPFR8WLOLWLHV0LUH%UDQFK:DWHU CARRIERE NEW LISTING $420,000 600 7TH ST - 3 bed 2 bath 1239 sq. ft. with Continued From Page 2A ZRRGÁRRUVDQGXSGDWLQJLQFOXGLQJQHZFHQ- WUDODFKHDW:RQ·WODVWORQJ$69,000 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY parents and teachers. She treated all brothers, Dr. Edwin L. Bercier III and the teachers, parents and children past wife Pat from Roberts Cove and Mi- 538 MIMS, CROWLEY - 3 bed 2 bath 1665 804 S ADAMS – Main St lot 63 x 128 - slab, and present, with kindness, love, re- chael Bercier from Rayne; brother-in- sq. ft. brick on slab home in quaint neighbor- city utilities, corner lot. $25,000 spect, wisdom and compassion. Mrs. law, Kearney Carrier from Scott, sister- hood with beautiful fenced yard and second- Kay retired in 2016. in-law and brother-in-law, Shirley and ary privacy fencing. Personal touches make 118 POLK – 4,750 sq. ft. commercial prop- Katherine also worked as a dental Dudley Simon from Rayne; brother-in- this the ONE! Closing cost assistance. erty ready for your transition! Currently used assistant with Dr. Edwin L. Bercier III, law, Darrell Carriere; and friend, Carl REDUCED $99,900 as a dance studio but many options are a dentist in Rayne and her brother. from Lake Charles. DYDLODEOHRQWKLVÀQG NEW PRICE $62,500 She loved working with all of her fami- She is survived by her grandchil- 401 KATHY DR, RAYNE - 2 bedroom 2 bath ly and staff. She volunteered for all the dren, Claire Carriere and boyfriend 1304 sq. ft. on a large corner lot, appliances 205 W. BRANCHE – 85 x 235 commercial KLFY Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethons Dylan Herbert, Robert Welch, Leah included. House has been improved with lot. Southside of Rayne. answering the phones and collecting Allen and fi ancé Andrew Bellard and plumbing and electrical updates! NEW PRICE $58,000 donations for people with muscular Lauren Allen. A special acknowledge- NEW LISTING $127,000 dystrophy. She also volunteered for ment to Andrew and James Treadway 820 EAST TEXAS AVE – 4 lots corner of many years around Christmas time at whom Mrs. Kay loved and treated as 1103 E. S MAIN ST, BREAUX BRIDGE - 6RXWK %UDGIRUG DQG 7H[DV$YH · IURQW- Noel Acadien Au Village as she was in her own grandchildren. In addition, her RIVER FRONT HOME! NEVER FLOODED! DJHE\·RQ1RUWK%UDGIRUG&LW\8WLOLWLHV charge of the front gates selling tickets. great-grandchildren, Lilah Bellard and 3/2 1321 sq. ft. MOVE IN READY with teak $70,000 She loved greeting people from all over Abraham Bellard. A special acknowl- ÁRRULQJEHUEHUFDUSHWVJUDQLWHNLWFKHQWLOHV who came to see the lights. edgement to the Reaux children Kait- DQGSOHQW\RIVWRUDJH:RQ·WODVWORQJ 201 W. BRANCHE - 2652 sq. ft. retail and Katherine loved spending time with lyn Reaux Johnston, Parker, and Grace $185,000 RIÀFHVSDFHORFDWHGRQKLJKO\YLVLEOHFRUQHU her family. She was very strong in her who Mrs. Kay took care of for Jerry and well kept and ready for business! Catholic faith and prayed the rosary Renee when they were younger. Kath- 210 S PARKERSON ST - Turn of the cen- REDUCED $199,000 each day. She loved spoiling her grand- erine was also survived by a loving host tury home that is ready for your loving care! children. She always had candy in her of nieces, nephews and cousins, and a 4,502 sq. ft. 2 story home features 4 beds 202 LEXINGTON DR - 2.3 acre, 5100 sq. crisper drawer in the fridge, pudding very special friend of the family, Paul and 3 baths on over 4 city lots. Make this ft., 2 story commerical industrial complex cups, Oreo cookies and other special Treadway. your forever home and own a piece of his- located 30 seconds from I-10! Offers every- treats. 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Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, She is also survived by her two LA, (337) 334-3141. www.RayneRealtyOnline.com Editorial Page 4A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, April 16, 2020 Coronavirus lies, damned lies and statistics “There are three kinds of lies: lies, ments verifying the wet market During the last four weeks, advantage of American consumerism. damned lies and statistics.” origins of the virus cannot be only essential businesses have However, if Trump wins, the President Origin unknown, popularized by Mark trusted. been able to operate. With a will continue his push to bring more Twain Obviously, the communist massive increase of 16.6 mil- manufacturing back from China to the Chinese had an interest in lion unemployed workers, a United States. In contrast, Biden has no As the world begins a second month creating world havoc. At the gargantuan explosion of the interest in building American manufac- of lockdown in response to the night- time the virus began to spread, national debt and a historic turing and even less interest bringing mare known as the coronavirus, it is there were pollution protests drop in the stock market, the our factories back home from China. essential to examine how this mess in Wuhan and anti-govern- once solid economy is very It is a damned lie that President developed and how we return to some ment protests in Hong Kong. shaky. Trump waited too long to act in response semblance of normalcy. Not coincidentally, both of Jeff Some analysts believe ei- to the virus. In January, he created a As part of the quest for truth, the those protests have ended with Crouere ther a recession or a depres- coronavirus task force and imposed a three types of lies must be identifi ed: the coronavirus lockdown. sion will be arriving in our travel ban from China at the end of the lies, damned lies and statistics. Under pressure from Unit- Columnist country. With a weakened month. Since then, he has been issuing It is a lie that COVID-19 assuredly ed States President Donald economy, President Trump more travel bans, proposing economic originated at some wet market in Wu- Trump, China was forced to accept tar- may very well lose his re-election bid in recovery plans and meeting daily with han, China. The media and most of the iffs on their goods and a new trade deal November. The benefi ciaries will not just the media to inform the American peo- scientifi c and medical communities are that was fair, but not unduly favorable be the Democratic presidential candi- ple. Also, his administration unveiled holding to that theory; however, we do to their country. Trump was the fi rst date, former Vice President Joe Biden, aggressive guidelines that have mitigat- not know defi nitively. Centers for Dis- U.S. President in decades to stand up to the Trump hating media and the Deep ed the spread of the disease.While the ease Control and Prevention (CDC) of- the Chinese communists and advocate State. President acted, Democrats in Congress fi cials were not allowed into China to for the American taxpayer. If Biden wins, China wins because were more interested in impeaching and investigate the virus in the early stages. Sadly, with the pandemic, the United it will lead to a resumption of business convicting Donald Trump on ridiculous The communist Chinese government is States economy has been severely im- as usual and anti-American trade deals. charges that did not generate any Re- notorious for lying and mistreating both pacted. This result may very well please Biden will drop the tariffs and the tough its citizens and outsiders, so their state- the communist Chinese government. talk and China will once again take See CROUERE, Page 5A Ray Authement’s lasting legacy C’est Vrai Anyone compil- ing a list of the men and women who most infl uenced the growth and character of south Louisiana would certainly have to put Ray Authe- ment well toward the top. Jim He died April Bradshaw 5 at the age of 91 Columnist and is being re- membered as the president who over three decades led the University of Lou- isiana to national prominence. That alone was a remarkable achievement, but his vision and leader- ship extended far beyond the school he fell in love with at fi rst sight. He recog- nized that the university’s most import- ant role is as an academic institution, but that it also is an integral part of the whole fabric of south Louisiana. His successor, Joseph Savoie, char- acterized him as a man whose dedica- tion, determination, and selfl essness “changed how the university saw itself and how others perceived it.” That’s a nice way of saying that Ray Authement had a vision for the university that not The grand farce of American social distancing everyone could see -- or was willing to Last week in mentally and physically, and also be re- Jersey arrested 15 attendees at an Or- accept -- and that he could be stubborn Colorado, our state- spectful of the health and well-being of thodox Jewish rabbi’s funeral. as a mule in defending it. wide stay-at-home others. At a time when people need to Mandatory mass isolation (or at least In some respects, he was an unlike- order was extended stay apart, we can still fi nd other ways the illusion of it) is an effi cient way to ly university president. He was the fi rst until April 26. Gov. to feel togetherness. Stay connected, instill hysteria and disrupt lives but a person in his family to go to college and Jared Polis urged and most importantly, stay safe,” Rodri- poor means of actually protecting the bragged in an interview when he retired everyone to wear a guez tweeted to his 1.2 million fans. Yet, most vulnerable. Selective social dis- in 2008 that he was the best mathema- mask of any kind last week, the power couple was caught tancing is a futile exercise in virus virtue tician ever to graduate from Boudreaux while outdoors. Lo- by paparazzi exiting a Miami gym whose signaling. Either we’re all in or we’re all Canal Elementary School (also the only cal groceries are front-door sign read: “This gym is not out. You can’t attribute curve-fl attening one). Michelle limiting customers open. Stay home stay safe.” to “social distancing” if huge swaths of That distinction will likely stand, Malkin to one every 120 Actors Mario Lopez and Mark Wahl- people never practiced it or opted out because today there is little but marsh square feet of the berg have also become quarantine time when convenient. grass in the tiny settlement 20 miles Columnist store. For the fi rst favorites, sharing dance routines, home How long must we carry on the cha- south of Houma where he was reared. time, my neigh- workouts and homeschool scenes to rade? Public health autocrat Anthony His introduction to math was counting borhood playground on Tuesday was show their commitment to self-isolation. Fauci insists we must continue living pelts trappers brought to the store run wrapped in bright yellow “CAUTION” But last week, the buff Hollywood bros like this until there are “no new cas- by his father. By the age of ten he was tape. And in Brighton, Colorado, a fa- ventured out to a posh Los Angeles F45 es” and “no new deaths” -- and until a keeping the books for his father and ther was handcuffed in an empty park Training facility to tape a partner work- vaccine (which his control-freak pal Bill grandfather, who was a butcher. by three police offi cers for playing T-ball out together (with a two-person fi lm Gates is working overtime to foist on the He liked doing that, and took “all with his 6-year-old daughter and wife. crew) that they told their viewers to rep- world) is in place. This is nuts. The ze- of the math classes they taught” when We are not a serious country. Amer- licate in their apartments or backyards. ro-cases/zero-deaths standard doesn’t he got to Terrebonne High School. He ica’s “social distancing” campaign has Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bad- exist for any other pandemic. We’re was a student at Terrebonne when, he gone both too far and not far enough. er Ginsburg’s personal trainer bragged strangling ourselves in CAUTION tape, said, he fell in love with what was then The restrictions and guidelines are ar- that until last week, she was working riddled with holes, for show. Pretense is Southwestern Louisiana Institute. bitrary, irrational and unevenly applied. out at the private Supreme Court gym. a pointless cure worse than any infec- “I came for … a speech tournament While children’s swings and slides are “Everybody’s been shut down,” trainer tious disease. … and I just fell in love and came here now crime scenes, golf courses and pick- Bryant Johnson told Law360, a legal [to college],” he said. 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During that time he created a doz-  tine videos and coping tips from their But cops in Florida did crack down on &RS\ULJKW/613XEOLVKLQJ&RPSDQ\//&$OOSULQWHGPD WHULDOLVSURWHFWHGDQGQRSRUWLRQRIWKHFRQWHQWPD\EHUHSUR multi-million-dollar Florida mansion. a pastor in Tampa for holding services GXFHGLQDQ\IRUPRUE\DQ\PHDQVZLWKRXWSULRUZULWWHQSHUPLV See BRADSHAW, Page 5A “We all need to take care of ourselves, at his megachurch, and police in New VLRQIURP/613XEOLVKLQJ&RPSDQ\//& Let Us Know Let Us Help For any help with your Planning your wedding and upcoming bridal or club need help with announce- needs, call Lisa at ments? Contact the Rayne 334-3186 or email at Acadian-Tribune at 334-3186. [email protected] Lifestyles We’ll be glad to help. Thursday, April 16, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 5A How to wisely manage energy usage during pandemic Cleco is offering en- home,” said Hammad lows. Cleco recommends shades during the day water and energy. the side of the house not ergy-saving tips to help Chaudhry, manager of a smart thermostat be- to keep out the heat and • Unplug electronics receiving direct sun to get customers manage their energy effi ciency. “These cause it will automati- open them at night to let such as toasters, cell daylight in your home. usage as more people tips are easy to imple- cally adjust the tempera- the heat escape through phone chargers, game Use this daylight instead are home for extended ment and can help cus- ture according to the the glass. consoles and printers of turning on lights. periods of time in com- tomers reduce their en- schedule you choose. • Change your air fi l- when not being used. • Change traditional pliance with the gover- ergy usage, including all • Use fans to help ter. A dirty fi lter slows These devices consume incandescent bulbs to nor’s statewide “stay-at- of those who are working move the air. This will down air fl ow and makes electricity even if they are LEDs which use about home” order to help stop remotely from home.” make you feel 10 degrees the system work harder turned off because they 75 percent less energy the spread of COVID-19, The following tips can cooler and allow you to to keep you cool, wasting are still plugged in. and emit less heat than the coronavirus. help customers conserve raise the setting on your energy. Lighting traditional bulbs. “We realize house- energy: thermostat. Appliances & Elec- • Turn off lights when To purchase dis- holds may see an in- Cooling & Heating • Don’t run heat-pro- tronics not in use. counted energy saving crease in their energy • Set your thermostat ducing appliances • Run full loads in • Close blinds or products like LED light- usage during this time, at 78 degrees or high- during the hottest part your dishwasher and shades on the sunny side bulbs and smart thermo- as they practice social er during the warmer of the day. washing machine, as of the house to help your stats, Cleco customers distancing and stay at months if comfort al- • Close drapes or this can help conserve home stay cooler and can visit clecomarket- open blinds or shades on place.com. BRADSHAW Continued From Page 4A en or more research cen- The best legacy, he said ters focused on develop- was in “so many bright ing and diversifying south and successful students” Louisiana’s economy, and who passed through the poured whatever resourc- school. Some of them had es he could into them. challenges, he said, “and Those centers helped you help them along the lead the way back, and also way, and it really leaves helped USL become the good memories.” fi rst Louisiana university He did a lot of that. I to be designated a high in- know, because I was one tensity research institution of those students chal- -- a prestigious distinction lenged by academia who shared only by schools he “helped along the way.” such as Carnegie Mellon, It was my good fortune Stanford, and the like. to enjoy his friendship and That was the fi rst step wise counsel for more than in establishing the Uni- 40 years, and when I think versity Research Park, about what he has done also a Louisiana fi rst, on for south Louisiana, for land that was once used the university, and for me CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION AWARD - The Rayne Garden Club has awarded one of Rayne’s newest businesses, to graze the school’s dairy and so many other stu- The Bank, located at 1012 The Boulevard, with the Civic Beautification Award. The new business has been herd. He said in 2008 that dents, the memories are remodeled and landscaped, well-deserved for the award. The Bank’s landscaping includes freshly planted flow- the park might be consid- indeed good of a brilliant, erbeds including colorful perennials and annuals to bring colors, in addition to dashes of greenery and decorative ered his greatest legacy caring, remarkable man. trees against a background mature trees noted in the back parking lot. On hand for the presentation were, front as president. But then he row, from left, location manager Ramona Credeur, Rhonda Bearb; back row, Sara Doga, Brittney Miller and Ariele thought about that a little Steinmetz. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux) more. JEWELRY CROUERE Brandt’s Jewelry Continued From Page 4A In-Store Master Craftsman publican support, except timates have been revised tality.” Thus, the coronavi- ing of these deaths as litical columnist, the author for U.S. Senator Mitt Rom- downward. The latest fi g- rus death numbers will in- COVID-19. As we know, of America’s Last Chance Repair and Design ney of Utah. There was not ure indicates the country crease, and it may be done statistics can be manipu- and provides regular Fast Service - Free Estimates a congressional hearing will suffer approximately to generate more hysteria lated to fi t a certain agen- commentaries on the Jeff For 66 Years on the coronavirus until 60,000 deaths. If this total or more federal funding, or da. In this case, the agen- Crouere YouTube channel February. It is absurd that is realized, as horrible as it to continue the lockdown da seems very clear. and on www.JeffCrouere. 506 N. Parkerson Democrats would claim may seem, it will be much for a longer period. com. For more informa- ~DOWNTOWN CROWLEY~ the President did not act lower than the death toll In an April guideline, Jeff Crouere is a native tion, email him at jeff@jef- early enough when he from the fl u pandemics of the CDC admitted that New Orleanian and is a po- fcrouere.com 783-3124 was involved in this issue 1918, 1957 or 1968. the coronavirus mortality weeks before they did any- Even the new mortality numbers are being bol- thing. estimate is questionable stered. If a “defi nitive diag- The statistical lies for many deaths are being nosis of COVID-19 cannot are easily apparent to wrongly attributed to the be made, but it is suspect- identify as this crisis coronavirus. If a person ed or likely, it is acceptable has continued. The fi rst has the coronavirus, but to report COVID-19 on a models predicted over 2 dies from a heart attack or death certifi cate as ‘prob- million deaths in the Unit- cancer, their death will be able’ or ‘presumed.’” ed States. Not surprising- counted. At a recent news In the past few weeks, ly, this estimate created conference, Dr. Deborah initial reports for deaths hysteria in the country. Birx, the Coronavirus due to non-coronavirus Fortunately, it was wildly Response Coordinator, causes show a dramatic inaccurate. crowed about the “very decrease. It may be due In recent weeks, the es- liberal approach to mor- to inaccurate account- Library expands weekday digital programming CROWLEY - This week, the Acadia • Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – Teen and Parish Library changed up its digital Adult Crafts and How-To’s; programming to include more variety. Fridays, 10 a.m. – Kids’ Craft Hour; Now the library will be posting not and only digital children’s programs, but Fridays, 7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories how-to’s and crafts for older kids, with the Library. teens and adults, as well as Friday All of the Acadia Parish Library’s night bedtime stories. digital programming will be streamed The schedule for April includes: live on its Facebook page (https:// • Mondays, 10 a.m. – Children’s www.facebook.com/acadiaparishli- Story Time; brary/).

Acadia Parish Librarian Bernie Sarver reads Mary Alice Fontenot’s “Clovis Crawfish and His Friends” during Children’s Story Time. Let Us Know Teen Scene For coverage of any Have a picture and/or story of a elementary, high school or student-related event? Bring it by college news, call Lisa at our office located at 108 North 334-3186 or email at Adams Avenue or email at [email protected] Campus [email protected] Page 6A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune www.acadiaparishtoday.com Thursday, April 16, 2020 Students continue school studies at home Technology provides continuation of school work BY LISA SOILEAUX Social distancing has become Screencast-o-matic, Web Quests, Managing Editor the norm in just a few short weeks, Parlay, Pixton Comic Builder, but so has “distance learning.” MathXL, CK-12 in math/science RAYNE - The morning bell still Some schools, like Rayne and Zoom, just to name a few. rings at schools, but to empty Catholic Elementary, are us- A learning tool being used by classrooms since the COVID-19 ing distance learning as a way to most public schools of the Acadia pandemic has changed the land- continue studies and complete as- Parish school system is Google scape of the 2019-2020 school signments, whether it be on com- Classroom as teachers can com- year since mid-March. puter or paper. municate assignments to their With all schools closed for the Assignments are sent via email students through this helpful remainder of the academic year to students where they are com- computer program. due to the stay-at-home order is- pleted at home and then returned The Acadia Parish School Board sued by Governor John Bel Ed- for grading. website is also being used for re- wards, homework has become Paper assignments are also sources for each grade level. work at home. sent to students in the same man- Each learning tool allows stu- ner; after which, the fi nished prod- dents to upload assignments and uct is emailed or texted to teachers keep up with the school year even to grade and stay on top of the re- though they are not at school. quired completed assignments. All the learning tools being In addition to homework as- used during this diffi cult time of signments, students are also en- the COVID-19 pandemic are being couraged to complete art work, held for the health and safety of Trampoline is a good place as creative projects and physical ed- students of all grade levels of local any for homework. ucation activities. communities. Zoom classes are also a handy Whether at school or not to hear tool being used for face-to-face the school bell ring, students are interaction between teachers and still learning through the innova- their students. tion of technology and the dedica- Students and teachers of Notre tion of teachers throughout Acadia Dame High School of Acadia Par- Parish to continue the 2019-2020 ish are tackling distance learning school year despite the dangers of with Google Suite for Education, the coronavirus.

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Homework in the sunshine. Starting the day with the Pledge. Governor closes schools for remainder of 2019-2020 school year BATON ROUGE - on what they can and tricts need a roadmap State Board of Elemen- expect that our educa- through their schools, Public schools across should do. for addressing the shut- tary and Secondary Edu- tors will work diligently whether on-line or pa- Louisiana will remain Three educator down of public schools. cation, the state Depart- to ensure that students per-based, as well as to closed for the rest of the groups, including BESE, “Every community needs ment of Education, our are prepared to progress fi nd creative ways to en- academic year. the Louisiana Associa- a plan for continued school systems, schools, academically.” hance learning at home The order signed by tion of School Superin- learning,” Scioneaux teachers, and our high- Fields continued, “Al- until schools can re- Gov. John Bel Edwards tendents and the Lou- wrote. er education system will though schools may be open.” on Tuesday means stu- isiana School Boards State Sen. Cleo Fields, do everything possible to closed, I believe it is of But not everyone was dents will end the school Association, had re- chairman of the Senate ensure students are not utmost importance for behind the push to close year missing more than quested the closure, cit- Committee on Educa- placed at an academ- everyone to recognize schools for the academic two months of tradition- ing concerns about the tion, said the governor’s ic disadvantage,” Fields that student academic year. al classroom instruction. spread of the virus as decision is in the best in- said. success is not and must Offi cials of The Peli- In his initial order clos- well as practical prob- terest of the state’s stu- “I understand many not be limited to edu- can Institute, which calls ing schools, Edwards lems of getting schools dents and citizens. have concerns about cational activities that itself a think tank that said students will not ready for fi nishing a po- The following is a missed instructional take place strictly within advocates for free mar- have to make up that tentially risky fi nal three statement from the time and whether stu- the confi nes of a school kets, said BESE needed missed time. weeks on the academic Louisiana State Senate dents will be prepared to building. It is imperative to fi rst spell out how and The governor said calendar. Committee on Education advance to the next level. that during these times when students can re- while distance educa- Thirty-nine of Louisi- Chairman Senator Cleo Whether student needs students continue to be turn to school for reme- tion will continue, it is ana’s 69 school districts Fields regarding the clo- are addressed through provided ample opportu- diation for the time spent not feasible to bring stu- have been offering some sure of schools for the re- on-line instruction, sum- nities to learn. out of the classroom. dents back to the class- form of distance learn- mainder of the academic mer remediation, an ear- “I strongly encour- The group also said room while the state tries ing, including videocon- year: lier start date for the next age students and their the state Department to halt the spread of the ferencing, emails and “Although the situ- academic year, co-requi- parents to take full ad- of Education should virus. assessments on home- ation is far from ideal, site instruction in the vantage of all academ- School leaders across work. I am confi dent that the fall, or other avenues, I ic opportunities offered See SCHOOLS, Page 7A the state are now faced But 29 school district with trying to assess offer no such plans. where students stand The Acadia Parish academically and how to School System offers an address potential lean- optional online learning NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of ing gaps. link on its website (aca- SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY State education lead- dia.k12.la.us) which of- The Acadia Parish School Board will hold a public sale of surplus movable ers have offered assur- fers lessons in science, property on Thursday May 7, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Acadia ances that education math, English / lan- Parish Educational Center at 2122 North Parkerson Ave., Crowley, Louisi- will continue, as well as guage arts, social stud- ana. meals for the thousands ies, enrichment, special of students who rely on education, etc., by grade The items for sale will consist of vehicles, computers, desks, chairs, tables, school systems for part level. 388 Hwy.13 RIÀFHIXUQLWXUHVPDOODQGODUJHRIÀFHDQGFDIHWHULDHTXLSPHQWDQGRWKHU of their daily routine. 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In the last seven days, bids, to be opened at 2:00 p.m. The awarded bidder shall be responsible for The state Board of the site has recorded • Purlins UHPRYLQJDQGWUDQVSRUWLQJWKHLWHP V ZLWKLQWZHQW\  ZRUNLQJGD\V Elementary and Second- more than 400 hits. • Trim ary Education, which Interim State Super- • Screws ______sets policies for students intendent of Education Mr. Scott Richard, Superintendent statewide, will play a key Beth Scioneaux, in a let- role in offering guidance ter to the governor late Metal Buildings to local school districts last week, said all dis- Free Estimates Let Us Know Please submit your sports story For coverage of any elementary, or pictures to our office at high school or college sporting events, call Lisa at 334-3186 108 North Adams Avenue or email at or by emailing to [email protected] Sports [email protected] Thursday, April 16, 2020 www.acadiaparishtoday.com The Rayne Acadian-Tribune ■ Page 7A Peabody headlines Class 4A All-State Teams; Smith named Legendary Pea- career record of 1,021- La’Keem Holmes of Grange, Taylor Bell of body basketball coach 331, just behind the late LaGrange was selected Huntington, Ra’von Charles Smith had a Leslie Gaudet of Pine as the girls Coach of the Robertson of Assump- season for the ages. He Prairie, who had 1,026 year after leading the tion and Breanna Sut- became Louisiana’s all- wins. Gators to a 32-4 mark ton of Warren Easton. time leader in boys bas- Honorable men- and the fi rst LHSAA Second team selec- ketball wins, was named tion selections on the girls basketball title in tions are Dakayla How- a head coach in the Mc- boy’s side were: Leon program history. ard of Neville, Iviona Donald’s All-American Smith, Rayne; Her- Senior guard Melvi- Hatch of Lee, Aasia Sam game and led the War- man Key, B.T. Wash- on Flanagan led Pea- of LaGrange, Jamia Sin- horses to an LHSAA ington-Shreveport; body on the court, av- gleton of Ellender and championship for the Donovan Seamster, eraging 21.8 points per Tia Shelling of Karr. eighth time. Woodlawn-Shreveport; game. Flanagan earned Honorable mention Smith leads the Carlos Pagan, Leesville; the Outstanding Play- selections on the girl’s Louisiana Sports Writ- Bailey Despanie, Caren- er award for the boys side were: Jajuana ers Association’s 2020 cro; Demarea Dubea, squad. Another senior Briggs, Neville; Ced’dree- Class 4A All-State team Northside; Avontez Le- guard, Diamond Hunt- ca Chapman, Bolton; as its boys Coach of the det, Cecilia; Jon’Quari- er of Lee, was picked as Dymon Drumgo, Bolton; the girls Outstanding Year. After becoming the us McGhee, Opelousas; Claire Hader, St. Thom- state’s all-time winnin- Ron Cox Jr. South Terre- Player. She averaged 24 as More; Brianna Green, gest coach with a victo- bonne; Christian Pichot, points per game while Cecilia; Dashira Da- ry over McMain in the McMain; Devon Lizana, leading the Patriots to a vis, Opelousas; Bradlee quarterfi nals, Smith’s Salmen; Jacob Wilson, second straight Division Chavis, Opelousas; Tan- Peabody squad defeated Lee; Keydrain Calligan, II title. isha Hester, Ellender; Woodlawn-Shreveport Westgate; Brandon Car- Joining Flanagan on Makayla Bynum, South and Breaux Bridge at ter, Assumption; Jaylon Leon Smith the boys fi rst team are Lafourche; Ava Pitre, the LHSAA tournament Blackmon, Assumption; All-State Honorable Mention Kenny Hunter of Hun- to earn the 4A title. Jacoby Brown, Assump- tington, Deandre Hy- South Lafourche; Deja Smith has 1,074 ca- tion; Nylan Francis, Jayden Lazard, Opelou- and 13 rebounds per polite of Breaux Bridge, Tanks, LaGrange; Iza- reer wins, with the play- Morgan City; Preston sas; Kaijalon Smith, game during district Carter Domingue of St. ny Hewitt, Northwood; off run pushing him Bourda, Ellender; Nykee Peabody; Dorian Finn- play, leading the Wolves Thomas More and Mi- JaNeicia Kendrick, past the late Joel Haw- Johnson, Ellender; Eric ister, Carver; Solomon to claim the district ti- chael Pajeaud of Carver. Woodlawn; Jasi Jen- kins, who retired with Thibodaux, South La- Washington, Carver. tle in a talented District On the second team kins, Ellender; Amy Par- 1,071 career wins com- fourche; Isaac Callais, Smith was also 4-4A which included are Delatrion Mouton of rott, Vandebilt Catholic; piled at Lake Providence South Lafourche; Mar- named MVP of this perineal powers La- Woodlawn-Shreveport, Leia Verret, Vandebilt and Southern Lab. kell Marshall, South year’s 4-4A All-District Grange and Washing- Jaden Shelvin of St. Catholic; Elaina Rivere, Another 1,000 wins Terrebonne; Darrell Team and was select- ton-Marion. Thomas More, Marcus Assumption; Madison coach was the other fi - Washington, LaGrange; ed to participate in The The Wolves earned Jones of Peabody, Jaden Ryan, South Lafourche, nalist. Danny Brous- Jamaar Moore, Wash- Acadiana All-Star Game the No. 8 seed in the Tyler of Assumptoin and Jenna Karrar, Neville, sard of St. Thomas More ington-Marion; De’von- presented by The Acadi- Class 4A playoffs, but Dionjahe Thomas of El- Sr.; Aniya Lagarde, Lee; earned his 1,000th win drake Arvie, Beau ana Automotive Group. their postseason was cut lender. Chasity Taylor, Hun- this season and led the Chene; Patrick Mc- The 6-foot-3 small short after a 69-66 loss Joining Hunter on tington; Lynn Griffi n, Cougars to the Division Craney, Neville; Jazz forward for the Wolves to No. 25 Beau Chene in the girls fi rst team are Carencro; Skylar Davis, II title. Broussard has a Provo, Plaquemine; averaged 28.5 points the opening round. Jeriah Warren of La- Warren Easton. LHSAA cancels all winter sports championships, spring sports seasons Prep athletes, coaches committee’s decision ities, coupled with the ent than circumstances especially the class of main on doing our part and fans across the state Thursday morning. importance of protecting were that week in March. 2020, is enduring due by continuing to follow saw their worst fears In a memo sent out by the health and safety of “We understand the to the closure of schools any/all mitigation mea- come to fruition Thurs- LHSAA executive direc- our athletes, their fami- hardships and disap- facilities, but our unwav- sures set forth by the day when the Louisiana tor Eddie Bonine, Bonine lies, potential spectators, pointments everyone, ering focus must now re- Governor.” High School Athletic referenced schools re- coaches and game offi - Association announced maining closed until at cials, the LHSAA’s exec- the cancellation of its re- least April 30 and the utive committee, on rec- Am. Legion tournaments canceled maining championship move to remote learning ommendations from this Due to the uncertainty of the safety, and in the face of uncertainty. events and spring sports for many students. offi ce and staff, approved COVID-19 crisis, major sporting events In Louisiana, the American Legion seasons due to the novel “Since that announce- the cancellation of all re- across the globe have been postponed season typically starts the last week coronavirus pandemic. ment, and due to the se- maining 2019-20 winter and some even canceled. Next on the of May or fi rst week of June and runs Members of the LH- verity of the virus and its sports championships, chopping block - American Legion through the state tournament which SAA’s executive commit- spread, the continued as well as all sports reg- baseball. At least not in Louisiana! normally begins in the middle of July. tee met on Wednesday uncertainty of circum- ular seasons and those With the unpredictability of the cur- The state organization will wait until and member schools stances surrounding our respective spring sport rent worldwide COVID-19 (coronavi- the last minute, do whatever they can were informed of the membership, their facil- championships. rus) pandemic, the manner in which to get four to fi ve weeks of baseball in. “The decision was not the virus spreads, its duration and That includes the possibility of still in haste and was dis- the resulting public health regulations having the state tournament, which SCHOOLS cussed with tremendous and restrictions across the nation, The will likely be played at Delgado Com- Continued From Page 6A concern for those senior American Legion is facing an improba- munity College in New Orleans. athletes being affected. ble situation. The Americanism Com- It may not be a full-fl edged state require all districts to offer virtual learning “where We realize and concur mission, in consultation with National tournament, depending on how many possible” and for others to offer a “high standard of with the argument about Commander James William “Bill” Ox- teams participate, but they will have distance instruction,” with state standards in place. returning to normal- ford, announced the cancellation of all something. Chairmen from other “The 44 percent of districts not currently provid- cy and allowing seniors 2020 American Legion Baseball nation- states are still planning on having a ing adequate distance learning opportunities must to have their moment, al tournaments, inclusive of all eight state tournament as well. rise to the challenge to ensure the continued learn- just like we did for boys 2020 Regional Tournaments and the An American Legion season is an ing and education of the children entrusted to them,” basketball champion- 2020 American Legion World Series. absolute possibility, but the determin- according to a statement. ships, unfortunately, The decision to cancel was extreme- ing factor will be on what the Louisiana The Council for a Better Louisiana, a non-profi t circumstances today ly diffi cult, but deemed necessary, fi rst High School Athletic Association does advocacy group, said any executive order by Edwards are tremendously differ- and foremost in the interest of health and should schools resume. shuttering public schools for the rest of the academ- ic calendar should include a “strong directive” that districts continue providing some sort of instruction. “When fall gets here we just can’t afford to have hundreds of thousands of our kids further behind than they ordinarily would be,” said Barry Erwin, president of CABL. 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Lot 13, Block 1 Plan of Rayne “That fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of the hardware store.” –– Barbed Wire

By SIDNEY STUTES Special to the Tribune

Rayne City Marshals 1946-2020

The position of City Mar- shal in Rayne was established in conjunction with the cre- ation of the Rayne City Court in 1946 in the administration of Mayor N. Curtis Petitjean (1946-1948). And, as with the choice of city judges, the commu- nity has seen fi t to elect but few persons to the post of city marshal over the past 74 years – only four, in fact! At its inception, the po- sition was fi lled by appoint- In the 74 year history of the Rayne city court, only four persons have served as City Marshal, from left, Elton Arceneaux ment by the governor to serve the two years until the next (1946-1948); Delpha Stelly (1948-1954); Morris Touchet (1954-1990); and Alex “Joe” Lacroix (1990-present). regularly scheduled election for judges across the state in 1948. Deputy Sheriff, while awaiting ple to have three daughters – Stelly in 1954). Augusta, until he was honor- Governor Jimmie Davis the retirement of long-time of- Brunella (Logan Venable), Lo- A fi rst in Rayne politics ably discharged on June 13, chose Elton Arceneaux, who fi ce holder Walter V. Larcade retta (Norman Dommert) and came to light in 1990 when 1919, with a reported “10% brought the family name in in 1960, at which time Elton Edesse Hanks Phaar. (as noted) Rayne attorney disability.” second generation to politics Arceneaux was fi rst elected to Elected without opposition Charles “Charlie” Soileau He would later marry Miss in Acadia Parish. the post of sheriff and “served in 1948, City Marshal Delpha challenged incumbent Judge Claudia Cormier, their family Born on January 2, 1911, until poor health forced his re- Stelly faced two opponents Denny Beslin, to cause the to include nine children – 5 and son of Waddy and Anna tirement 24 years later.” in the Democrat Primary in fi rst actual election ever sons, Cleo, Rufus, Leo, Mar- Meche Arceneaux, Elton had Incidentally, in 1948, at 1954 – Paul Menard and held for that post in Rayne. tin and Alex – and 4 daugh- literally grown up around pol- the time Elton Arcenaux left Morris Touchet. In other words, the Rayne ters, Rose (Andrus Fontenot), itics. “Mr. Waddy” operated the post of Rayne City Mar- The Tribune headlined City Court had operated from Irene (Leeward Junot), Clau- a typical country store NE of shal, Acadia Parish voters the results, “Morris Touchet 1946 to 1990 – some 44 dette (Gardy Richard) and Rayne, which for years served were preparing for its regular- Elected Town Marshal of years – with no challenge to Dorothy (Maxime Duhon). as the meeting place of the ly scheduled primary election Ward I in Acadia Parish the incumbent judges. The family farmed just miles entire rural community and that August for positions on Primary.” But, as Judge Beslin was across Bayou Que de Tortue also functioned as an Acadia the school board, city judge Mr. Paul Menard received retaining his post by defeat- from Rayne. Parish voting precinct, not slots, and city marshal posts. only 60 votes (3%), which, ing Charlie Soileau, a donny- As to Alex “Joe” LaCroix, to mention the fact that “Mr. But when the Acadia Par- when added to Mr. Stelly’s brook of an election campaign – he was but 14 years of age Waddy” represented Ward I ish Democratic Executive 660 tallies (40%), were not played out for the offi ce of when his father passed away of Acadia Parish on the Police Committee met to nominate enough to force a fall run-off City Marshal. on March 2, 1958 at age 63, to Jury for 40 consecutive years, its candidates for the prima- with Morris Touchet, who re- Four candidates qualifi ed leave Alex and his older broth- for some time as its vice pres- ry, it was found that only one ceived 942 votes (57%) to win to seek the position – C. er, Cleo, to operate the 360 ident and fi nance committee position was to be contested, election. (See attached chart). J. Melancon (former State acre farm with his widowed chairman. that of Ovey Arceneaux’s seat Morris Touchet, born on Trooper), Wilbert Stelly (oil mother. And, every which way El- on the Acadia Parish School September 22, 1916, was the fi eld equipment salesman), A student at St. Joseph ton Arceneaux turned, he was Board (Ward I), by long-time son of the Bosco-communi- Dexter Harmon (fi rst Afri- High, Alex “balanced” his met by an Arceneaux relative educator Winston Barousse. ty farmer Moise Touchet and can-American candidate for school work with his respon- “in politics.” Realizing that this would be Olevia Walker Touchet. the post), and Alex “Joe” sibilities on the farm, which His uncle, Ovey Arceneaux the only contest of the prima- At age 20, on November 11, LaCroix, the incumbent city sometimes called him to plow served on the Acadia Parish ry, the Democratic Executive 1936, in ceremony performed councilman from Ward 3 of the fi elds until 2:00 o’clock in School Board for “an unbeliev- Committee persuaded Mr. Ba- by Rev. Louis Bertrand, he Rayne, who decided to leave the morning. The farm would able 40 years.” Another un- rousse to withdraw, which left married Telesia Holloway, that offi ce to seek the Mar- later be leased to the Zaun- cle, James Clyde “J. C.” Arce- all Democrat candidates for daughter of Theo and Melina shal’s post. brecher family neaux, Sr. served as Rayne the various positions without Cormier Holloway, also of the The campaign was “the At age 18, he graduated Postmaster for 7 years (1934- opposition in the general elec- Bosco area. stuff” newspaper publishers from St. Joseph High in the 1941). And, when Rayne tion cycle in October, there be- Morris and Telesia Touchet dream of – “a bit of a free- Class of 1962 (See photo). gained title as a city, Elton’s ing no Republican or second moved to Rayne, where Mor- for-all” – with weekly, broad And he was off to New Or- cousin, James Clyde “Jimmie” party around at the time. ris subsequently operated the ads competing for space in the leans to attend barber school Arceneaux, Jr. was appointed It was then, therefore, in Rayne Army Store on W. Lou- Rayne-Acadian Tribune – all, in 1963, fi rst to work at that fi rst judge of the Rayne City the October General Election isiana and resided just a cou- to play out, unfortunately, occupation in the shop of Isa- Court. of 1948 that James Clyde ple of doors down the street. without the services and “en- dore Aube and Laurence “Pee At that time, then – from “Jimmie” Arceneaux, Jr. was Morris Touchet’s entry into tertainment value” of Oscar Wee” Romero, later to partner 1946 through 1948 – two formerly elected City Judge of politics and public service “Paco” Borne’s City Cafe, the with Mr. Romero in their own cousins, Judge Jimmie Arce- Rayne without opposition – came relatively early in life, “campaign headquarters” for shop at 208 E. Texas. neaux, Jr. and City Marshal and Delpha Stelly gained the when at age 38 he won elec- all the local “political experts” In the interim, Alex Lacroix Elton Arceneaux conducted position of City Marshal sim- tion in 1954. At that moment, and prognosticators. Paco married Miss Linda Robinson, the judicial affairs of the com- ilarly, replacing Elton Arcene- he was the third City Marshal Bonne had “closed shop” and originally from Natchitoches, munity – speaking of “All in aux. (Other positions in other to serve with Rayne’s fi rst City sadly passed away six years but in Crowley at the time, the Family!” parish wards were fi lled at the Judge, James “Jimmie” Arce- earlier in 1984). and attending USL, when her But, aspiring to higher of- same time.) neaux, Jr. (1946-1965). The In any case, with four vi- mother worked at the Amer- fi ce, Elton Arceneaux left the Delpha Stelly, born on two offi cials to work together able candidates “in the mix,” ican Legion Hospital as a marshal’s post in 1948, fi rst December 30,1902, married for the next 11 years until the a run-off was predicted and nurse. to work as an Acadia Parish Miss Eunice Guidry, the cou- judge’s health forced his re- was, in fact, the result of the Alex LaCroix’s entry into tirement (see chart). primary. politics was preceded by fam- Thereafter, City Marshal Alex LaCroix headed the ily relatives – a cousin, Whit- Touchet built a long relation- fi eld with 1,941 votes (37%), ney LaCroix, an alderman in City Marshal Election ship with Rayne’s second City followed by C. J. Melancon the administration of Mayor Judge, Denald “Denny” Bes- with 1,479 (27%), and Wilbert Joe Gossen (1930-1946), and Precinct Vote in Ward 1 lin, the two to “run” city court Stelly garnered 1,096 (20%) to an uncle, Clyde LaCroix, the together for 25 years (1965- Dexter Harmon’s total of 907 Chief of Police (1946-1950). 1954 1990), at which time Mr. votes (17%), the four candi- Personally, however, Alex Touchet retired with 36 years dates to share the 5,423 bal- LaCroix waited until the elec- Menard Stelly Touchet of service to the community, lots cast in Ward I of Acadia tion campaign of 1978 to en- at age 74 in 1990. Parish – a huge turnout! ter into the fray, that year Pct 1 06 73 109 A devoted member of the The result of the second when Rayne was assured of Pct 2 09 244 167 Knights of Columbus, Council primary “run-off” in November electing a new administration Pct 3 31 172 324 #1897, Morris Touchet passed of 1990 was highlighted in the upon the announced retire- Pct 4 02 70 107 away on Friday, February 21, Rayne-Acadian Tribune, “La- ment of Mayor Adley Boyer 2003, at age 86. Croix New City Marshal,” (1974-1978). Pct 5 12 101 235 But, his announced re- Alex “Joe” LaCroix carried all In an age of “Ticket Poli- Totals: 60 660 942 tirement in 1990 and with- but one poll – and tied that tics,” Alex decided to run as drawal from politics preced- one – in his run-off bid for the an independent candidate • Paul Menard received 3% of the vote ed a shake-up at City Court offi ce of Rayne City Marshal. to represent Ward 3 on the unseen since 1954 when an LaCroix and C. J. Melancon City Council, which placed • Delpha Stelly received 40% of the vote. election had to be held to de- tallied 99 votes apiece at Ward him in opposition to Joseph • Morris Touchet received 57% of the vote. termine an offi ce holder. (Mor- I, Precinct 3B (RHS) in the race. “Joe” Guidry, a member of the ris Touchet defeated Delpha LaCroix carried all 13 remain- Ralph Stutes ticket in 1978. ing polls and the absentee vot- While the Stutes Tick- ing in route to the victory. et won the mayoral position “Complete but unoffi cial outright (over candidates Leo returns show LaCroix with Melancon and Hubert Reed), 2,154 votes or 55%, com- as did three councilmen –-- pared to Melancon’s 1,754, David “Pete” Babineaux (over or 45%. Approximately 51% of Efford “Baday” Guidry), Rus- registered voters turned out to sel Benoit (over Donald Hoff- cast ballots in this particular pauir), both in spirited compe- race.” tition, while the third post was As a matter of record – won by Coley Bellamy without Alex LaCroix’s father, Alex opposition. M. LaCroix, born on June That left two council 21, 1895, was 21 years old seats undecided for a run- when he reported to WW I off. Vincent Chappuis would Draft Registrar Dan Daboval face (and later defeat) Chris in Rayne to be inducted into Zaunbrecher for the Alder- the U. S. Army on July 23, man-at-Large position, and 1918, to serve as a Private at Camp Hancock, Georgia near See PLAN, Page 10A Page 10A ■ The Rayne Acadian-Tribune — Thursday, April 16, 2020 PLAN From Page 9A Alex “Joe” LaCroix would con- previously mentioned), while vergne collected 1,001 votes test Joseph “Joe” Guidry, who Mayor Ralph Stutes had no (20.13%). had polled second in the fi rst challenge for his position, all The second primary decided primary fi ve Rayne aldermen drew op- the matter as follows: LaCroix That Ward 3 campaign had position. with 2,275 votes and Conques been one of the more interest- Alderman-at-Large Rus- with 2,130 – a win for Lacroix ing to observe – a six-man fi eld sell Meche (2,472) out-polled by a 52-48% margin. that had produced the following Peter Comeaux (1,351). In And, here in 2020, James results: Alex LaCroix with 500 Ward I, Coley Bellamy (551) Marvin Cunningham, III votes (45.8%), Joseph Guidry garnered victory over Archie continues in offi ce as Judge with 248 (22.7%), Gerard Senegal (178). In Ward 2, Pete of the Rayne City Court until “Jerry” Arceneaux with 216 Babineaux (465) won by a slim (19.8%), Larry Menard with 84 margin over Hilda Wiltz (410). December 31, at which time, (07.7%), Elphege Credeur with In Ward 4, Donald Hoffpauir by “forced retirement,” he will 24 (02.2%), and Clarence Cart (603) outdistanced Charles leave offi ce as only the third with 20 tallies (01.8%) “Buster” Melancon (404) and judge to serve over 74 years. As it were, in his fi rst en- Lee Hebert (147). As to the fourth City Mar- try into politics, Alex LaCroix One new face on the coun- shal, Alex “Joe” LaCroix – at would succeed in the Novem- cil would be Raymond Thevis the moment, the community The Sportsman’s Barber Shop opened in 1964 on E. 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That is, until 2014, place behind Russell Meche, when two challengers qualifi ed with Charles “Peter” Comeaux to run for the position – Ja- coming in third (Russell Meche mie Conques and Ronnie La- defeated Vincent Chappuis vergne, to force only the third in the second primary for the competitive election for City position). Ward 2 Council- Marshal in the 68 year histo- man “Pete” Babineaux defeat- ry of the Rayne City Court, ed Hilda “Lucy” Wiltz. Ward 4 dating from 1946. Councilman Donald Hoffpauir And when no candidate won over Leroy Daigle. And, receiving a majority, the fi rst in Ward 3, Alex “Joe” LaCroix primary resulted in a run-off. The St. Joseph High Class of 1962 included, front row, from left, Neil Babineaux, Dewitt Faulk, was victorious over Raymond LaCroix polled 2,276 votes Harold Habetz, Bernadette Cramer, Martha Habetz, Deanne Hanks, Cathy Mouton, Barry Thevis, Sr. (45.78%). Conques garnered Baronet, Louis Nugent, Alex LaCroix; back row, Edwin Mouton, Gerhard Habetz, Rodney Subsequently, in 1990 (as 1,695 tallies (34.09%) and La- Thibodeaux, Wilton Gary, John Trahan, William Link, Roland Thibodeaux and William Heinen.

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Meleck Distillers in Branch out scores or medals. earned a number of honors at the recent Amer- But to better serve the growing number of ican Distilling Institute’s 2020 judging of craft craft spirits from around the country, ADI de- spirits. veloped the fi rst competition to award excel- The rice vodka, distilled by Michael Frugé of lence with medals, and utilizes the expertise Branch, earned Best of Class, Certifi ed Craft of our judges to give written feedback on every Distilled Spirit; Best of Category, Certifi ed Craft spirit entered into our competition. Distilled Spirit; and Double Gold Medal, Vodka. Now the oldest and the largest competi- The awards were to have been presented at tion dedicated to craft spirits, the ADI Judg- ADI’s 2020 Craft Spirits Conference and Ven- ing accepts U.S. and international entries in dor Expo. However, due to the restrictions on all classes and categories of distilled spirits, large public gatherings brought on by the coro- RTDs, cocktail bitters, aperi- navirus pandemic, that event was cancelled. tif and fortifi ed wines from its Frugé is obviously humbled by the recogni- members and non-member tion. small/medium size produc- “I started out just wanting to add value to my ers. rice crop, to make an American rice spirit,” he ADI recognizes excel- said. “The results were remarkable. lence in the glass; pro- “If you had asked me what this award meant motes distillers and blend- to me a few months ago, the answer would be ers that are producing one of gratitude. Answering this question now, the world’s fi nest quality in our ‘new normal,’ has me thinking about artisan spirits; and gives what it means to us. — not just me, but the participating produc- community. ers valuable, unbiased, “A micro-community has formed. A commu- third-party feedback on nity that has come together and supported the quality and process each other in this time of uncertainty. Michael Frugé, owner of J.T. Meleck Distillers, with of their spirits. “This award is more than just an achieve- a bottle of his popular rice vodka. In addition, ADI con- ment, it highlights the connections we’ve made siders all spirits for in the community.” sociation competition, and silver in the Denver packaging awards, and Courtney Frugé, marketing director for J.T. International Spirits Competition, “which all evaluates them to see Meleck Distillers, noted that the vodka also won pale in comparison to our double gold, best in if they meet the stan- gold in the Sunset International Spirits Compe- category and best in class at ADI.” dards for Certifi cation tition, silver in the American Craft Spirits As- The American Distilling Institute revolution- of Craft Spirits. Stefanski: Expect coronavirus peak in summer LAFAYETTE - Al- tutions who are looking ed, bringing that total to “Our analysis shows healthcare system. Gov. John Bel Ed- though the number of a numbers, numbers of 1,013. that most deaths come “We defi nitely are still wards said the curve confi rmed coronavirus testing, individuals who In Acadia Parish, 11.2 days after the on- right in the middle of has been fl attening, but cases appears to be lev- are tested, individuals three new cases were set of symptoms, which this virus infecting in- it will not stay that way eling, the latest models who are hospitalized, reported since noon on is why we must look dividuals, so we don’t if residents ignore the from state government and then, based on that Monday. To date, Aca- at long-term data and want people to back off,” stay at home order as show a peak of cases, rate, they try to predict dia has reported a total trends. It is also why it Stefanski said. “We want they apparently did over at least in the Acadiana when we might see our of 104 confi rmed cases is incumbent upon our people to persist. Don’t the Easter weekend. He area, this summer. peak or our greatest with fi ve deaths. people to follow the Stay be complacent.” said there was evidence, “We expect to see number of infections in “Today’s (statewide) at Home order, because If measures are fol- including anecdotes and that greatest increase the community,” she death count is the larg- just as the positive lowed, Dr. Stefanski a website that records actually some time this said. est we have reported in things we do now will said that the slow rise movements of cellphone summer,” said Dr. Tina A peak is when the a single day since this save lives in the future, and decline of cases customers, that many Stefanski, the Region 4 highest number of peo- COVID-19 outbreak the negative things we “could go into June, in the state were less medical director for the ple enter the hospital for started and it brings do could threaten lives July, or August.” How- mindful of the need for Offi ce of Public Health. COVID-19 care in one the number of Loui- as well.” ever, she noted that the social distancing over While some models day. Dr. Stefanski said sianans we have lost Offi cials agree con- models change every the Easter weekend. predict lowering num- the goal is for there to be to more than 1,000,” tinued compliance in day and are expected to “The state actually bers of infections, which a slower peak and not a Gov. John Bel Edwards social distancing and change quite a bit once wasn’t doing that well led doctors from Lafay- quick and sharp one. said. “That’s 1,013 peo- staying at home is key more people are able to before, we had a C- and ette General and Our Numbers released by ple who are someone’s to not overwhelming the be tested for COVID-19. now we have D because Lady of Lourdes to say the Louisiana Depart- mother, father, sister, there are too many peo- last week that they be- ment of Health at noon or brother or child or Area Parishes ple moving around,” lieved Louisiana has al- Tuesday revealed 502 aunt or uncle. They are April 14 / La. Dept. of Health said Edwards. ready peaked, Stefans- additional confi rmed our neighbors, friends ki explained extensive cases of coronavirus in and coworkers. They are • Acadia - 104 cases, 5 deaths (up from 101 cases, state modeling shows the state, bringing the more than just a num- 5 deaths on Monday) Food for the opposite. total number of infec- ber on a report or graph, “There are just lots of tions since March 9 to and as our fellow Loui- • Evangeline - 39 cases, 0 deaths (up from 38 cas- Seniors different models, lots of 21,518. an additional sianans, we all grieve es on Monday) different academic insti- 129 deaths were report- alongside their families. RAYNE - The pro- gram held every month • Iberia - 148 cases, 5 deaths (up from 142 cases, 5 for local seniors, “Food Rayne Police asking for assistance deaths on Monday) For Seniors,” will not be held in April. • Jeff Davis - 47 cases, 4 deaths (up from 47 cases, It has been an- in locating March shooting suspect 3 deaths Monday) nounced that the pro- gram will continue at RAYNE - Detectives non-life threatening in- issued for his arrest. wit the Rayne Police De- juries and was later re- Anyone with any in- • Lafayette - 363 cases, 15 deaths (up from 360 the Southside Commu- partment are asking the leased from the hospital. formation regarding the cases, 14 deaths on Monday) nity Center in Rayne public’s help to locate Magnon is wanted for whereabouts of Dustin on Monday, May 18, Dustin Ray Magnon. attempted second degree Magnon, is urged to call • St. Landry - 115 cases, 16 deaths (up from 114 between the hours of Magnon is described murder and felon in pos- the tips line at 789-TIPS cases, 13 deaths on Monday) 7-10 a.m. as a black male, 23 years session of a fi rearm. / 789-8477 or download Recipients are re- of age, 5 feet, 5 inches in Warrants have been the P3 app on a mobile • St. Martin- 168 cases, 9 deaths (up from 162 minded to bring their height and weighing 137 device to report a tip cases, 8 deaths on Monday) proof of income for pounds. He has black anonymously. re-certifi cation when attending for their hair and brown eyes and All callers will remain • St. Mary - 129 cases, 2 deaths (up from on Mon- his last known address anonymous and can pickup. This is a must day) is 683 Virginia Road in receive up to a $1,000 to continue receiving Church Point. cash award for informa- packages. Magnon is the sus- tion leading to an arrest • Vermilion - 27 cases, 1 death (up from 26 cases, 1 For additional info, pect in a shooting that in this case. death on Monday) call 1-800-522-3333. occurred during a dice game on March 25 in the GREAT 400 block of North Brad- Save Now On LOW ford Street, according to Home Security PRICE MONITORING

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