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VOL. 116 NO. 98 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 $1.00 Multiple shots fired on North 2nd Jail By Harlan Kirgan Editor Eunice Police are in- vestigating multiple shots tax fired on North 2nd Street Tuesday. According to the Eunice Police radio dispatch log, police were dispatched to the scene at 10:23 p.m. in passes the area of 1st and 2nd streets. “We do have suspects,” By Harlan Kirgan Eunice Police Chief Ran- Editor dy Fontenot said. Rural St. Landry Parish resi- “We suspect the same dents who travel rough roads or players as we usually have those with drainage problems in these things. It just so can take comfort this morning in happens to be in the vicin- the passage of a 1-mill, 10-year ity of a house of a relative A mound of trash at the Eunice City Barn has been ing up the debris. The collection is job for the St. property tax to fund parish jail of some of our regular sus- a constant site for months. Eunice Mayor Scott Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, he said. maintenance and operations. pects who are involved in Fontenot said at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen (Photos by Harlan Kirgan) Some St. Landry Parish Coun- some of the little games,” meeting that he wants city crews to get out pick- cil members warned that if the he said. tax failed money used for road “There is always a con- and drainage work would be nection that goes back to shifted to operate and maintain the same people that we Mayor says city crews the jail. The tax is expected to always have problems raise $671,000 annually. The tax passed with 54% of the (See Shots, Page 8) 5,380 votes cast in the election Saturday. Turnout, according to aren’t for garbage collection the state secretary of state web- Suit filed site, was 8%. By Harlan Kirgan Parish President Jessie Bel- to clean up Editor lard said voter approval “was Eunice Mayor Scott Fon- a great thing for us because we Cankton site tenot made the city’s case at can focus on doing the rest of our Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen stuff for our parish.” St. Landry Parish and meeting that its crews should Bellard passage allows parish the village of Cankton not be pick- government to plan for 2021 and have filed suit to clean up ing gar- help deliver services and keep alleged contamination at bage. people employed. the former 80-acre Can- “We are The tax was set to expire at kton Tank Farm/MAR not the (See Election, Page 8) Services oilfield waste trash col- treatment, storage and lector in disposal facility near Can- the parish,” kton, according to a news he said. Food Bank food drive today release from Lafayette at- “ S o l i d The annual Food Bank food torney Bill Goodell. Waste con- Scott Fontenot drive in Eunice is set from 6 a.m. The news release stated tracts with until 7 p.m. today at the Food the site continues to con- Waste Con- Bank, 2101 W. Ash Ave., behind taminate area groundwa- nections. They are the trash the DMV. ter, and is threatening to collector in the parish,” Fon- All food items are needed as further impact St Landry tenot said. well as toiletries. Monetary dona- Parish groundwater, area Richard LeBouef, execu- tions are accepted as well. drinking water wells, and tive director of the St. Landry The Eunice Food Bank is the Chicot Aquifer. Parish Solid Waste Commis- opened from 9 a.m. until noon, The St. Landry Parish sion, said, “I make no excuses Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Council passed a resolu- and accept all criticism for the Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid For more information, call tion at its Sept. 16 meet- issues at hand, but surely you Waste Commission, speaks at the Eunice Board of Aldermen meeting Mary Ann Guillory at 457-7541 ing to authorize Parish (See Trash, Page 8) Tuesday. or 305-0876. President to contract with attorney Bill Goodell and other environmental at- torneys to file a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, School Board about to alter its meeting format Chevron and other de- fendants to cleanup and By Harlan Kirgan would not have to appoint committees, he decontaminate an under- Editor said. Or, the Board could create standing ground water pool near OPELOUSAS — For years the St. Landry committees that would be called upon when Cankton. Parish School Board has followed a proce- needed. The action also seeks dure of committee meetings followed by a “This school system is unique from the to recover monetary dam- regular meeting with all Board members standpoint that a lot of school systems that ages for the parish. present. we deal with don’t have committee meet- The contamination At its Dec. 3 meeting the Board met as a ings at all. Lafayette doesn’t have committee issue has percolated committee of the whole prior to the regular meetings,” he said. through Cankton since session. The Board has met as a committee Joiner said it took the Board three to four the 1980s when residents of the whole on occasion in the past, but that years to settle on a procedure to fill positions complained about bitter- may become the normal procedure. on its Executive Committee. tasting water. The Board divides its members into com- Removing the committee structure would The source then was mittees to discuss its business. Those com- be efficient, he said. identified as the 80-acre mittees are Executive; Buildings, Lands and “I think is a very efficient way for the Mar Services site, used to Sites; Academic; Finance; and Personnel, Board to operate. It is clean. I think it will dispose of oil field waste. Employee Benefit and Transportation. help streamline,” he said. The site has been used by The committees usually meet on the Mon- Board member Mary Ellen Donatto said about 300 companies be- day and Tuesday a week ahead of the full with a committee of the whole the expecta- Board meeting on the first Thursday of the tion would be a lawyer would always be pres- ginning in 1934. Courtney Joiner, St. Landry Parish School A permit to use the site month. Board legal counsel, talks about how a commit- ent at meetings. was revoked in 1992 and Within those committee meetings mem- tee of the whole would function at the Dec. 3 Board member Denise Rose said Board a struggle began to get it bers make recommendations to the full Board meeeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan) members usually meet in committees over cleaned up. Board meeting. two days and most of the Board is present Cleanup began in 1997 At the Dec. 3 meeting, Courtney Joiner, le- even if they are not on the committee that is the whole meetings and we need to correct and all tanks were re- gal counsel, discussed the proposed policy for session. 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Free mental health services for LSUE stu- Amanda Quirk, Compass Mental Health dents via telehealth will be offered through director of physician services; Caniesia Compass Mental Health. The services will Daggs, Compass Mental Health Clinic also be provided to faculty/staff through program assistant; and Tara Charpentier, insurance. Front, from left, are Carey LCSW. Back, from left, are Corey Lalonde, Lawson, LSUE Foundation; Dr. Kyle Smith, LSUE Police; Jase McDonald, LSUE SGA dean of Student Affairs; Dr. Nancee Soren- president; Dr. James Robinson, LSUE son, LSUE chancellor; Emily Hunter, Com- faculty; and Dr. Jessica Jones, director of pass Mental Health chief strategy officer; Student Success. (Submitted photo) Business group honors Cloud By Tony Marks The Ville Platte Gazette For her work advocating for small businesses dur- ing her freshman term in the Louisiana State Sen- ate, Sen. Heather Cloud received the Minuteman award from the National Federation of Independent Business. The presentation from NFIB State Director Dawn Starns was made as the Rotary Club of Ville Platte met Nov. 24. Cloud attributed the legislature’s pro-small business work this year to new legislators who share the same values as she does. “I am so pleased there a lot like me who have the same mindset,” she said. State Sen. Heather Cloud, left, received a Minuteman She went on to say, “We award from Dawn Starns, state director of National Fed- really joined forces with eration of Independent Business. (Photo by Tony Marks/ Ville Platte Gazette) some veteran legislators who understand every- thing else just follows suit rity legislation which was small businesses can ben- whenever you help busi- recently vetoed by Gov. efit from whatever reform ness and whenever you John Bel Edwards. is done.” help job creators. When- Starns then took the During the previous ever you help provide jobs, floor and said, “NFIB meeting, held Nov. 17, the you help families. That’s focuses on the issues of Rotary Club met with rep- what we’ve done and what taxes, regulation, and law resentatives from Savoy we’ll continue to do.” suits that really affect Cancer Center in Mamou. According to Cloud, big your everyday ability to be Director of the center, pro-businesses legislation open, be successful, and Danette Cormier, spoke was passed during the grow your business.” about the services pro- latest extraordinary ses- As she explained, one vided and the benefits of sion in October. “One of of NFIB’s biggest agenda cancer treatment close to the most important things items in Louisiana dur- home instead of traveling we did was prevent the ing 2021 is tax reform. to larger cancer treatment solvency tax from coming “Tax structure really af- facilities in Lafayette or into play,” she said. “Our fects small business own- Houston. unemployment trust fund ers on both sides of the She said, “You do have is going belly up. If we equation,” she said. “Most a choice in where you re- wouldn’t have done what small business owners file ceive your treatments. At we did, businesses could taxes as individual. That Savoy Cancer Center, we individual income tax rate take Christus’ mission to ONE HIGHLY have and would have been taxed up to 30% on the is very important, but that heart. We are extending back end.” corporate rate is also im- the healing ministry of Je- Cloud then spoke about portant.” sus Christ daily. You may her plans in future ses- “So,” she continued, not be family when you sions which include rein- “we’ll be really focused on walk through the door, PERSONAL troducing election integ- what that tax reform looks but you definitely will be like and making sure when you walk out.” Eunice Rotary food drive is underway BANKING The annual Spirit of Christmas Food Rotarians will plan to deliver food to Drive sponsored by Super 1 Foods is needy families on Dec. 19. here. The class at each school that has col- Eunice schools will collect canned lected the most canned goods will be goods for the drive through Monday. awarded with a pizza party, given by the The Rotarians will pick up all canned Rotary. EXPERIENCE. goods from each school on Tuesday. For more information, call 457-9610.

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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com News Thursday, December 10, 2020 3 Eunice Police radio logs Thefts target catalytic converters The following are ex- 19:41 Caller advised gressive dog in her back St. Landry Crime God Campground, Agape of the burglaries a single cerpts from the Eunice that his kids told him that yard. Call came from the Stoppers and Deputy Adult Day Healthcare, St. suspect is seen removing Police Department radio they were home alone. 500 block of East Peach. Jared Harbour of the St. Landry Parish Communi- the converters. dispatch logs. Call came from the 700 08:48 Manager at JD Landry Parish Sheriff’s ty Action, DC Motors, and Anyone with informa- December 4 block of South 5th Street. Bank advised of a subject Office needs help in solv- a private residence. The tion on this or any other 01:07 Disturbance re- 19:45 Subject is home on a bike causing a distur- ing a rash of burglaries vehicles were all parked crime is urged to call ported at 600 block of with the kids. bance. throughout the parish. at night when unknown 948-TIPS or tip online at North Martin Luther 20:50 Caller in the 1400 09:38 Suspicious person During November, dep- suspects used a saw to cut stlandrycrimestoppers. King. block of West Dudley ad- reported behind Ameri- uties responded to eight them from the exhaust. com. All calls are anony- 01:37 Subject in the 200 vised that her juvenile is globe in the area of Elm. separate burglaries in- Fifteen converters were mous and could earn up block of Acadia advised missing. 10:04 East Elementary volving the theft of cata- stolen included with the to a $1,000 cash reward. that he was stabbed in the 22:50 Caller in the 1600 advised of a child that ran lytic converters. damage to the vehicles, Download the free P3 app face. block of West Vine advised away from school grounds. The burglaries occurred the total loss of value was on a mobile device and 01:49 Suspicious person that she could hear neigh- 10:05 Report of a stolen at the Tri-Community $9,000. Video surveil- “Say it Here” to submit reported behind Super 1. bors arguing. truck in the 500 block of Nursing Center, Church of lance shows on at least one your anonymous tips. 01:51 Noise complaint in 23:15 Report of two College. the 200 block of June. stranded motorcycles at 10:18 School advised 01:55 Report of gun- the Sonnier’s Flower park- that juvenile is at home, shots heard behind Super ing lot. Principal bringing child 1. 23:39 Disturbance re- back to school. Church Point teen’s trial set Feb. 1 02:28 Suspicious vehicle ported in the 1600 block of 10:48 Caller in the 300 Staff Report sented by public defender tried as an adult. reported in the area of West Vine. block of Dean reported CROWLEY — A Church Attorney Brian T. Lang- As of Dec. 2, Byers had Walnut and 2nd Street. 23:50 Loud music re- scam calls. Point teenager is set to ford of Crowley. Langford yet to retain a lawyer. 02:54 Request of a re- ported in the area of Ha- 12:24 Wreck reported in stand trial in February in declined to comment on In addition to the moval of a subject in the zel and North 12th Street. the parking lot of Tobacco the shooting death of an- the upcoming trial date. second-degree murder 200 block of June. December 6 Plus. other Church Point teen. A judge has not yet been charge, the bill of indict- 06:51 Disturbance in 00:31 911 call, advised 14:29 Caller advised of Nicholas W. Ardoin, 18, assigned to the case. As- ment against Ardoin and the 100 block of Chataig- of a fire alarm at 400 a Pit bull that broke free is scheduled to be tried on sistant District Attorney Byers also lists two charg- nier. block of South 4th Street. from his home. Call came Feb. 1, 2021, in connection Jack Nickel will pros- es of attempted second-de- 16:51 Lobby complaint 00:35 Fire department from the area of 7th and with the Nov. 2 shooting ecute. gree murder of a 15-year- in reference to a stolen responded. Advised of a Park. of 14-year-old Trey’kwan Keith Stutes, district old and a 16-year-old. purse. subject that burned his 14:38 Lobby complaint Butler. attorney for the 15th Judi- Ardoin and Byers were 17:56 Disturbance re- food. in regards to harassment. Ardoin, who was ar- cial District that includes both booked into the Aca- ported in the 500 block of 00:54 Caller in the area 14:28 Disturbance re- rested the following day, Acadia, Lafayette and dia Parish Jail. West Walnut. of Hwy. 13 causing a dis- ported in the 1000 block of Nov. 3, is charged with Vermilion parishes said, The shooting occurred 18:30 Caller advised turbance. North CC Duson. one count of second-degree “We have received notice around 7 p.m. in the city that a subject backed up 02:09 Caller advised of 15:42 Caller in the 300 murder, two counts of at- of this trial, and we will limits of Church Point and hit a pole in the 100 receiving threats in the block of East Ash reported tempted second-degree be prepared for the trial near South McMillan and block of Veterans. Report 700 block of Tate. a subject shooting a shot murder and aggravated when the time comes.” East Ebey streets. The of no damage to the vehi- 08:56 Suspicious person gun at things in the tree. criminal damage to prop- On Nov. 6, Cameron Acadia Parish Sheriff’s cle nor pole. reported in the 200 block 15:43 Juveniles report- erty. Ardoin was initially Byers, 16, of Church Office, in conjunction with 19:37 Caller in the 1400 of North 8th Street. ed near a ramp in the charged with two counts Point, was also arrested the Church Point Police block of West Dudley re- 12:06 Harassment re- parking lot of Fred’s. of attempted second-de- in connection with the Department, conducted ported a disrespectful ju- ported in the 300 block 16:52 Disturbance be- gree murder, but one of shooting, and he was also an investigation into the venile. of South Martin Luther tween neighbors reported the attempted second-de- charged with one count incident. 20:26 Caller advised of King. in the 1400 block of West gree murder charges was of second-degree murder, Investigators deter- a subject that stole her 12:56 Suspicious person Dudley. amended following the two counts of attempted mined two victims were purse in the poker room at reported in the 100 block 19:32 Suspicious vehicle victim’s death on Nov. 3. second-degree murder and shot at multiple times by DC’s. of Prairie. reported in the area of Ardoin was arraigned aggravated criminal dam- a pair of suspects while 20:30 Caller in the 1000 13:07 Loose dog re- North 7th Street by the on the charges on Nov. 13 age to property. Byers will walking. Butler was struck block of West Ash advised ported in the 200 block of railroad tracks. and entered a plea of not be arraigned on the charg- and was transported by air that a subject is knocking North Beulah. 20:04 911 call came guilty. He will be repre- es on Dec. 18, and will be to an area hospital. on her door. 14:24 Report of a couple through, advised of a sub- 21:40 Disturbance re- removing copper from the ject that suggested he was ported in the 100 block of old Ronnie’s Bar. going to kill himself. Call Mathilda. 15:44 911 call came came from the 200 block of Cleco offers energy-saving tips for winter months 23:58 Report of two sub- through, and subject ad- West Camellia. PINEVILLE — The stats no higher than 68 de- mable thermostat. Dis- jects entering an aban- vised that her husband 20:14 Caller in the 600 first day of winter is Dec. grees, if possible, for maxi- counts available at www. doned home in the 600 was going to kill her. Call block of South Beulah ad- 21, and as temperatures mum efficiency.” clecomarketplace.com. block of College. came from the 1800 block vised that his finance’ is drop and winter nears, Tips to conserve energy — Replace air filters. December 5 of West Magnolia. destroying the home. Cleco offers cold weather and stay warm during the — Open drapes, shades 06:51 Disturbance re- 16:17 Wreck reported in 20:21 Caller in the 400 tips to help customers winter months: and curtains during the ported in the 100 block of the area of West Vine and block of West Elm advised conserve energy and stay — Set your thermostat day to take advantage of Chataignier. June. that someone crashed into warm during the winter no higher than 68 degrees solar heat. 08:03 Caller in the 100 16:58 Disturbance re- her fence and then took months. Fahrenheit, if possible. — Close drapes, shades block of Boudreaux ad- ported in the 1600 block of off. “The lower the tempera- — If using a space heat- and curtains at night to vised that someone took West Vine. 20:31 Caller in the 700 ture is outside, the harder a er, make sure the plug retain heat inside. her debit card. 19:31 Caller advised block of South 4th Street heating system has to work isn’t frayed or torn, as — Use energy-efficient 12:11 Caller in the 200 that a vehicle has been requested to speak to an to keep your home or busi- it could start a fire, and holiday lights. block of Camellia advised parked in the 700 block of officer in reference to her ness warm,” said Hammad keep heaters away from For more conservation that someone took his West Maple for a while. son backing up into some- Chaudhry, Cleco’s energy anything that can burn, and energy efficiency tips, money. December 7 one’s fence. efficiency program man- including papers, clothing visit www.cleco.com and 14:15 Worker at Dollar 00:56 911 call came 21:45 Caller in the 200 ager. “During the colder and rugs. take advantage of Cleco’s Tree requested an officer through from Sattler Sup- block of Great Slave ad- winter months, customers — Find and seal leaks. energy efficiency program, to walk through the store. ply, advised that it was vised that she heard a should set their thermo- — Install a program- Power Wise. 14:51 Caller in the 500 static. loud noise and requested block of Bernice reported 03:54 Disturbance re- extra patrol. a dog chained up to the ported in the 200 block of 22:10 Caller in the 300 fence with no shelter or Acadia. block of Benoit advised of water. 06:50 Caller in the 200 a subject that is not al- 16:28 Report of shots block of Goldman advised lowed inside a rent house. fired in the area of Lewis, that he cut his wrist with December 8 Meyers and Nimitz. a knife. 00:08 911 call came 16:44 Disturbance re- 06:56 911 call advised through in the 400 block ported in the 200 block of that a subject’s girlfriend of North St. Joseph in ref- North 8th Street. stabbed him, call came erence to her daughter. 17:09 Caller advised from the 200 block of 03:08 Report of a biker that someone pulled a Goldman. at KFC, subject has no knife on him at Walmart. 08:43 Report of an ag- lights on the bike. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests The following are Landry Parish Sheriff De- nolia, Eunice. Bench war- arrests reported by the St. partment. rant, 2 counts. Arrested Landry Parish Sheriff’s Casey D. Boast, 33, by St. Landry Parish Office. 1400 block of Goodloe, Sheriff Department. December 2 Opelousas. Simple crimi- Remi C Brown, 24, 300 Calias T. Trenton, 19, nal damage to property, block of Wyble Road, Ville 1100 block of Harry Street, off bond. Arrested by St. Platte. Bench warrant. Opelousas. Two counts Landry Parish Sheriff De- Arrested by St. Landry of attempted second-de- partment. Parish Sheriff Depart- gree murder. Arrested by Shane Marks, 34, 100 ment. Opelousas Police. block of Knute Rockne Jade Anthony Arn- Rashad Fitzgerald Col- Street, Opelousas. 15 aud, 27, 100 block of lins, 26, 1400 block of Holly counts possession of sto- Anse Broussard, Breaux Drive, Opelousas. Simple len things. Arrested by St. Bridge. 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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com 4 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Opinion

COVID Grinch can’t steal our Christmas Myra Sorry, COVID-19, but you’re not going result of the daggone bug. to stop our Christmas cheer this year. Sure, COVID, you’ve caused a lot of Miller You remind me of the Dr. Seuss Christ- disruption. But you’ve helped open our Lifestyles mas classic, “How the Grinch Stole Tom eyes at the same time. Christmas.” You’ve helped us identify some among The Grinch, you see, is a miserable old Purcell us who enjoy their government powers a grouch. He lives in a cave on a hill and little too much — who abuse those pow- hates the sound of Christmas festivities ers a little too much. that take place in Whoville in the valley You’ve helped us identify hypocrites below. who shut down restaurants and forbid His only source of joy, he initially travel — but then are caught eating at thinks, is to rob the Whos of their Christ- fancy restaurants after traveling to ex- Safety tips mas presents, decorations and feast. His otic vacation spots. wants to make the Whos as miserable as it makes me smile. I smile because it’s a You’ve helped us realize that some he is. simple act of defiance in the face of the people in power have little regard for the when buying And though he succeeds in taking all of virus that keeps on causing us trouble. people they’re supposed to serve, and the Whos’ material possessions, the one I smile because COVID is causing us choose not to allow those people to make thing he can’t take is their Christmas joy. to focus on one of the greatest gifts of their own commonsense decisions to, say, toys for tots He’s shocked on Christmas morning protect themselves from the virus while Christmas, which is charitableness. Safety should always be a priority when the Whos gather, hold hands and attending a church service. According to Marketplace, charitable when purchasing toys for kids. sing a joyful carol — not the least bit wor- I’ve got news for you, COVID: We’re giving has been way up in 2020. Toys play a pivotal role in the lives of ried about their material losses. going to prevail over you. In fact, we al- “A lot of the data on charitable giving young children. While fun is always a This year, the stores are empty — few ready have. comes out at the end of the year, but we consideration when buying toys for kids, people are out shopping. There’s no hus- Because the true outcome of your dis- know from early numbers that people toys can do more than entertain. tle or bustle that’s so common at this time ruptiveness has been to bring out the are giving more than in previous years, The National Association for the Edu- of year. best in most of us — to bring out our in particular to food banks, to groups cation of Young Children notes that toys But the people who are out appear to be Christmas cheer in abundance. that focus on housing and to mutual aid for young children should match the friendlier and more cheerful than usual. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some groups, which are more grassroots ef- youngsters’ stages of development and While driving the other night, I no- Christmas carols to sing. forts, neighbors helping neighbors,” re- their emerging abilities. When those ticed something wonderful: It appears Tom Purcell, author of “Misadventures ports Marketplace’s Marielle Segarra. matches are made, children’s imagina- that many more houses are displaying of a 1970’s Childhood,” a humorous mem- COVID may be impeding our tradi- tion and coordination will develop, all Christmas decorations this year. Whole oir available at amazon.com, is a Pitts- tions and gatherings this year, but it’s while they’re having fun. neighborhoods are lit up with the most burgh Tribune-Review humor columnist not bringing us down. Rather, it’s helping Safety is another factor adults must beautiful arrangements of Christmas and is nationally syndicated exclusively us care more for our neighbors and oth- take seriously when buying toys for chil- lights. by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to ers who are in need and struggling as a dren. Unfortunately, safety is not always I’m noticing this all over the city, and Tom at [email protected]. foremost on the minds of toy shoppers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safe- ty Commission notes that more than 251,000 toy-related injuries were treated in American hospital emergency rooms in 2017. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives shoppers a handful of safety strategies when buying toys for young children. — Avoid toys with lots of pieces. Stan- ford Children’s Health notes that tod- dlers and small children tend to put things in their mouths, increasing their risk of choking as a result. When buying toys for toddlers or small children, avoid toys with small parts that can be choking hazards. — Pay attention to age recommenda- tions on packaging. Age guidelines on toy packages are designed to ensure that kids play with toys suited for their age and abilities. Children are more likely to enjoy playing with toys designed for kids their age, and these toys are less likely than age-inappropriate toys to put youngsters’ safety in jeopardy. — Recognize even stuffed animals can present safety hazards. Stuffed animals may not appear to pose as safety risks, but poorly made stuffed animals may have small parts that can easily come off. Poorly made stuffed animals may prove no match for the prying hands of curi- ous youngsters, so make sure any small parts on stuffed animals, such as eyes Vile is vile, regardless of your political party and buttons, are securely fastened before making any purchases. I have been pretty honest and clear fied in that anxiety. — Teach kids how to use toys. When about my refusal to sing Kumbaya with The maskless woman started scream- giving children advanced toys, take the the other side on policy. But I’m not will- ing racial epithets at the other woman, time to show the youngsters how to use ing to demonize people with whom I dis- Christine calling her a “white (fill in the blank)” them. Such demonstrations can clear up agree in areas where politics and policy, and telling her that she would “(blank any confusion about the toys, reducing ideology and integrity are irrelevant. Flowers up) her white (blank)” for daring to make kids’ risk for injury as a result. Case in point: Phil Murphy. what, in all honesty, is a fairly normal The governor of New Jersey was out request these days. Stunned barely de- last month dining with family, when two scribes my reaction, as I imitated that irate constituents began to heckle him little Amish boy in “Witness” and pulled with foul but familiar epithets. I will my legs up so no one would know I was Staying in touch leave to your fertile imaginations the Secretary Kirsten Neilson, against Brett in the room. (I later made a report to the sort of things that were thrown around security.) State representative Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. District 41 Rep. Phillip DeVillier (R), (and yes, they had some passing refer- Vile is vile, no matter the voter regis- Then you have the people who were is- suing death threats to public officials in P.O. Box 986 Eunice, LA 70535; voice ence to fertility). It was a disgraceful, tration of the abuser. — 337-457-0194 fax — 337-457-5649; horrific display of subhuman behavior. It I understand that we are a divided Georgia who, despite pressure from the e-mail: [email protected]. was wrong, and none but the most brain- country, and I have absolutely no prob- White House, continue to do their jobs State senators washed partisan could justify that type lem with the divisions when they impact and certify the election. That is madness, District 28 Sen. Heather Cloud (R), P.O of conduct. governance and fundamental rights. I and it is borderline criminal. 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Shelton Babineaux Loicy Johnson Patsy Ann Fontenot Sept. 22, 1936 – Nov. 30, 2020 Oct. 7, 1931 – Dec. 4, 2020 Oct. 22, 1942 - Dec. 6, 2020 EUNICE — It is with EUNICE — It is with BASILE — It is with great sadness that the heavy hearts that the heavy hearts that the fam- family of Shelton Babi- family of Loicy Johnson ily of Patsy Ann Fontenot neaux announces his pass- announces his passing on announces her passing on ing on Monday, November Friday, December 4, 2020 Sunday, December 6, 2020 30, 2020 at the Southwest at Acadian Medical Cen- at the age of 78. Louisiana Veterans Home ter in Eunice at the age of A Mass of Christian in Jennings. He was 84. 89. Burial was celebrated at 1 A Celebration of Life will We honored his memory p.m. on Tuesday, Decem- be held at 2 p.m. on Thurs- at 12 noon on Tuesday, De- ber 8, 2020 at St. Augus- day, December 10, 2020 at cember 8, 2020 at Ardoin’s tine Catholic Church in Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Funeral Home Chapel in Basile. Entombment fol- Eunice. Burial will follow Eunice. Burial followed in lowed in the St. Augustine in the Mt. Calvary Cem- the Mt. Calvary with Fa- Mausoleum with Father etery with Deacon Gary missed dearly by all who ther Sensat officiating. Keenan Brown Celebrant. Gaudin. knew and loved him. Loicy served his coun- Pitre; six great grandchil- dren, J.C. Boone, Carley Patsy loved to quilt, sew, three-great grandchil- Shelton served his coun- He is survived by his try proudly in the United and collect dolls. She was dren, Danielle Phillips, try proudly in the United two sons, Remy Babi- States Army from Febru- Morein, Damien Scurto, Malakai Woodard, Landri the dancing queen at the Beatrice Fontenot and States Airforce as an air- neaux and wife, Kathy of ary 1952 to January of Eunice Manor parties. Juniper Nereaux; as well craft mechanic from April Ovid, New York and Mi- 1954. Pitre and Brantley Pitre; as well as many loving She was a loving wife, as extended family and of 1955 to February of chael Babineaux and wife, He was a retired barber mother, sister, grand- friends. 1962 when he was honor- Carol of Phoenix, Arizona; and a retired machine op- nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. mother, great grandmoth- She is preceded in death able discharged. his sister, Agnes McNabb erator with H. Brown. He er and friend and will be by her parents, Cleveland and husband, Richard of He is preceded in death He owned Artic Refrig- loved hunting and fishing missed dearly by all who and Malise Vidrine Fon- Kinder; a grandson, R. J. by his parents, Gerald and eration and retired after and spending his free time knew and loved her. tenot and her sister, Juan- Babineaux and wife, Sar- Virginia Courville John- twenty-four years. After with his family especially She is survived by her ita F. Guillory. ah and their kids, Kielee, son and ten siblings. retirement he taught re- his children and grand- husband of nearly fifty- At the request of the Bryce and Peyton; as well Carrying Loicy to his frigeration night school at children who he loved so eight years, Norris Fon- family, in lieu of flowers, as numerous nieces, neph- final resting place will Sowela Technical Commu- dearly. tenot of Basile; her four donations may be made to ews and extended family be Wesley Pitre, Addison nity College for four years He will be truly missed Hope Hospice, 301 E. Ka- and friends. Pitre, Jordy Pitre, Steven children, Ernest Fon- and aircraft engines for by all the lives he has tenot and wife, Tamara of liste Saloom, Suite 201, one semester. He is preceded in death touched, but none more Butler, Nicolas Rodriguez by his son, Deames Babi- and Brian Morein. Church Point, Rosie Phil- Lafayette, LA 70508. Flying was his passion than his wife of fifty six lips and fiancé, Jody Moss At the request of the and he was a private pilot neaux; his parents, Law- years, Jeanette Johnson At the request of the rence and Anastasie family, visitation was held of Lake Charles, Thomas family, visitation was held and worked at every air of Eunice; his children, “Tommy” Fontenot of Ft, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home show in Lake Charles. He Lavergne Babineaux; his David Ardoin and wife, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home two sisters and two broth- Lauderdale, FL and Bon- in Basile on Tuesday, De- was a life member of the Lisa of Duralde, Chris in Eunice on Tuesday, De- ers. nie Fontenot Dupre and cember 8 from 8 a.m. until Refrigeration Service En- Ardoin and wife, Carmen cember 8 from 10 a.m. un- At the request of the husband, Marshall, Jr. of time of services. gineers Society founded in of Baltimore, MD, Angie til 12 noon. family, visitation will be Family and friends Eunice; her sister, Priscil- Family and friends may 1964, Moose Internation- Butler and husband, Da- view this obit and sign the held at Ardoin’s Funeral may view this obituary la Fontenot of Basile; elev- al, South Lake Charles vid of Madison, AL, Jen- guestbook at www.ardoin- Home in Eunice on Thurs- and sign the guestbook en grandchildren, Jacob Social Club, Good Sam’s ny Manuel and husband, funeralhomes.com day, December 10 from 10 at www.ardoinfuneral- Fontenot, Carolyn Fon- RV Club, AARP, Ameri- Boobie of Oberlin and Joey Ardoin’s Funeral Home a.m. until time of services. homes.com tenot Nereaux, Stephen can Legion Post 1 and Dis- Johnson and wife, Mary of Basile, 1210 South Family and friends Ardoin’s Funeral Home Fontenot, Jonah Fontenot, able American Veterans. of Eunice; his nine joys Theresa Fontenot, Cathe- Ryan, (337)432-6726 is in He was also a member may view this obituary of Eunice, 1301 West Lau- and sign the guestbook of his life his grandchil- rine Fontenot, Aaron Fon- charge of arrangements. of the Antique Car Club dren, Shane Ardoin, Ali- rel Ave, (337) 457-3371 at www.ardoinfunerla- is in charge of arrange- tenot, Morgan Phillips, of American. He was a sha Morein, Christopher Michelle Phillips, Landon past president of the Heat homes.com ments. Ardoin’s Funeral Home Ardoin, Casey Rose Ar- Dupre and Abbie Dupre; Pump Association and doin, Steffani Butler, Ste- RSES Chapter and Re- of Eunice, 1301 West Lau- rel Ave, (337) 457-3371 ven Butler, Wesley Pitre, gional as well as a past Addison Pitre and Jordy governor of the Moose is in charge of arrange- Lodge 1378. ments. GREATER GOLDEN He was a wonderful fa- Daniel Ray Brown ther, brother, grandfather A Celebration of life ser- LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH and friend and will be vice will be held for Mr. Danny Brown at 1 p.m. 2403 Basile-Eunice Hwy. on Saturday, December Basile, LA News notes 12, 2020 at Martin & Cas- invites you to their tille Funeral Home-Scott location. On December annual Clovis Crawfish Foods is here. 7, 1949, the good Lord Christmas Service books on sale Eunice schools will col- brought Mr. Danny into lect canned goods for the this world and on Decem- Sunday, December 13th at 10 a.m. The City of Eunice is drive through Monday. selling Clovis Crawfish ber 7, 2020, He welcomed The Rotarians will pick him back home and cre- Communion will be given books by Mary Alice Fon- up all canned goods from tenot as a fundraiser for ated the full circle of life. each school on Tuesday. Mr. Danny passed away ~ Lunch will be served ~ the city’s 125th anniver- Rotarians will plan to “Scotty” Brown and his sary. peacefully right after re- deliver food to needy fami- ceiving his last sacrament. wife Sharon; his daugh- Join us in rejoicing the birth Anyone wishing to buy a ies on Dec. 19. ter, Danyelle “Renee” book is asked to call 337- Visitation will begin at of our Savior. The class at each school Martin & Castille Funer- LeBlanc and her fiancé, 457-7389, extension 1, or that has collected the Jonathan Habetz; his son, For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be 337-305-3672. al Home-Scott location on upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, most canned goods will December, 12, 2020 at 9 Richard “Ricky” Brown Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Matthew 1:16 and Jacob the father of and his wife Tracy; his Pastor Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. be awarded with a pizza a.m. until the time of ser- Gregory Fontenot VFW bingo party, given by the Rotary. vice at 1 p.m. grandchildren Matthew Matthew 1:21 For more information, Reverend Howard Bless- Richard, Victoria “Tori” cancelled call 457-9610. Brown, Scott Brown, The VFW Post 8971 will ing will conduct the Cel- ebration of Life Service in Hayley Brown, Lani LeB- INSTALLS ON NEW not hold Bingo due to Co- lanc, Alec LeBlanc, Kyra & EXISTING GUTTERS vid-19 restrictions. VA van trips Scott. Mr. Danny was born Brown, Conner Brown, are available again Jonathan “JC” Habetz The Veterans Adminis- in Eunice and also at- Drive-thru tended school in Eunice. and Brantley Habetz; his tration (VA) has started great-grandchildren Audii COVID-19 testing making van trips to the Thereafter he enlisted in the Army and served his Miller, Jonah Brown and There will be a drive- facilities, Tuesdays and Aria Miller; his brother thru COVID 19 testing Thursdays. One is asked country for 2 years in the Vietnam War. He was a Michael Brown; his sis- AFTER LeafFilter from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. to meet at the Eunice City ter, Gwen Veillon and her BEFORE LeafFilter at the Eunice Health Unit Hall parking lot. proud veteran and a man of faith. husband Doc; his sister- today. For more information, in-law, Donna Brown Upon returning from LIFETIME The location is at 131 call 305-1801 or 396-6392. and numerous nieces and WARRANTY City Ave. war, he met the love of his life, Debra. Danny was nephews. 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6 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Sports The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Bobcats brace for No. 2 Karr By Tom Dodge ners-up in 1995, 1999, Karr outgained Istrou- Sports Editor 2010, 2011, 2013 and ma 435-203 in total yards David versus Goliath. 2015. and Samuel threw for 288 That is how Eunice This season, Karr (8- yards on 11-of-14 passing head coach Andre Vige ex- 1) has defeated Catholic Karr was effective from plained Friday’s Class 4-A High of Baton Rouge, the beginning as Kevin showdown against No. 2 John Curtis Christian Marigny got the scor- Edna Karr. and Warren Easton. ing started with a 6-yard “Our guys know the The Cougars’ one loss touchdown run. challenge that is ahead was a 27-26 defeat at the After an Istrouma score, of them,” Vige said. “We hands of St. Augustine. Kylen Lampton broke have played in big games “They have the size, loose for a 55-yard touch- but we haven’t faced this they have the speed and a down run as Karr pushed giant before. lot of good players,” Vige ahead, 13-6. “We know this is a tall said of the Karr roster. The Cougar defense task and a steep mountain “They have big offen- had three consecutive to climb,” the coach said. sive line and very talented takeaways and Samuels “But we are going to start skill players.” hit Aaron Anderson (80 at the bottom of the hill The Cougar offense is yards), Destyn Pazon (30 and try to work our way to led by quarterback A.J. yards) and Trenton Lewis the top and see what hap- Samuel and talented re- (16 yards) to give the Cou- pens. ceiver Destyn Hill. gars a 32-13 first-quarter “I know our guys will “They are a quick strike lead. keep fighting and not give team on offense and they Samuel had scoring up.” have players all over the strikes to Pazon (26 Last season, Edna Karr field who can take it the yards) and Lampton (76 team claimed its fourth distance,” the coach said. yards) before Anderson Class 4A state champion- “There is no one guy you returned a punt 35 yards ship in a row with a 35-34 can key on. for a touchdown to stretch win over Warren Easton. “They play disciplined the Cougars’ halftime lead It was the Cougars’ fifth on defense and they fly to to 51-19. straight trip to the Super- the ball – plus they are Anderson had a 65-yard dome for state playoffs and good on special teams.” kick return in the third their ninth in the last ten Edna Karr earned a 70- quarter to push Karr years. 19 victory over Istrouma ahead, 57-19. Karr also won state in the second round after Damien Duncan added titles in 2016, 2017, 2018 the Cougars cruised to a 10-yard touchdown as as well as 1993 and 2012. 42-0 win over Ellender to Karr lead 64-19 heading The Cougars were run- open the playoffs. See Eunice on Page 7 Eunice running back Deon Ardoin breaks a tackle against Belle Chasse. (Photo by Dwight Jodon) Blue Jays earns sweep By Tom Dodge the gap to 27-25 heading St. Edmund went on a Sports Editor into the final quarter. 20-13 run in the second CROWLEY – It was St. Edmund’s fourth period as the Jays rallied a sweep for St. Edmund quarter 11-7 surge was for a 30-28 advantage at basketball Monday as the aided by four points from the break. Jays grabbed a pair of win Savannah DeVillier, a Davis led the Jays with over Notre Dame. trey by Greta Miller and eight points in the period, The Lady Jays trailed two free throws from Laf- while Coleman added six St. Edmund’s Rebecca leur. points. Tylon Citizen Benoit hit a bucket at the Benoit finished with Brown and Luke Tra- buzzer as St. Edmund eight points including the han both drilled treys in earned a 36-34 win over game-winning shot. the quarter for the Jays. Citizen grabs the Lady Pioneers. Lafleur and Tanzy Mill- Teddy Menard led the Notre Dame (3-3) er also contributed eight Pioneers with seven points top honors jumped out to a 10-7 first points each, while Greta in the period. By Tom Dodge quarter lead, sparked by Miller finished with five St. Edmund pushed its Sports Editor four points from Kelsey points. lead to 45-39 as the Jays CHURCH POINT – The Broussard. Margaret Schmid led outscored Notre Dame, 15- Bears had three games Benoit scored four Notre Dame with nine 11 third period. cancelled in the regular points in the opening points, while Gabby Cates Coleman scored sev- season, but Church Point quarter and Mary Beth added eight points. en points, while Brown finished with a perfect 5-0 Lafleur chipped in a trey The Lady Jays (3-1) will chipped in four points in record. for the Lady Jays. entertain Pine Prairie (4- the period. The No. 4 Bears opened The two teams battled 3) at 6 p.m. tonight. Davis and Trahan both the Class 3-A playoffs to an 11-11 tie in the sec- added a bucket for the with an 18-6 win over ond quarter as Notre SEH 70, Notre Dame 59 Jays. Mansfield and then fol- Dame took a 21-18 lead The Blue Jays opened Chris Schmid led the lowed with a 22-0 shut out into the intermission. the season with a 70-59 Pios with seven points in over Brusly. Tanzy Miller and Laf- win over Notre Dame. the quarter. The Bears will enter- leur both drilled treys, The Pioneers (0-1) The two offenses explod- tain No. 5 St. James in the Anna Belle Fontenot add- pushed ahead 13-10 in the ed in the fourth quarter as quarterfinals Friday, ed three points and Greta first quarter, sparked by St. Edmund outscored the Church Point’s Tylon Miller chipped in a bucket nine points from Parker Pioneers 25-21 to seal the Citizen scored twice in he for the Lady Jays. McNees. win. win over Brusly, including St. Ed’s outgained Notre Henry Brown and East- Coleman scored nine a 41-yarder in the third Dame 7-6 in the third en Coleman each chipped points in the period to fin- period. period, led by five points in four points and Kieran ish with 26 points. Citizen finished with 86 from Tanzy Miller. Davis added two points as Davis pushed in five Benoit added a bucket the Blue Jays battled to See Top on Page 7 as the Lady Jays closed keep the game close. See Sweep on Page 7 Rebecca Benoit hit the game-winning shot against Notre Dame. SENIOR SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT

Darwin Soileau – Eunice High football Remi Guillory – St. Edmund football

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blocking a punt for a ball and hopefully sus- touchdown and stopping tain drives.” LHSAA football playoffs Eunice key Belle Chasse drives. The Bobcat defense From Page 6 “I think it was our must also perform well to Class 5A Sumner 0 Friday most complete game of keep the game close, ac- Second round (10) St. Martinville 35, (7) (3) Grand Lake (6-1) at into the fourth quarter. the year,” he said of the cording to the coach. (1) Acadiana 42, (16) East Green Oaks 20 (11) Centerville (6-3), 7 p.m. Friday Khamani Simmons second round win. “All “We have to take away Ascension 14 (2) Union Parish 53, (18) had a 25-yard scoring (8) Mandeville 31, (9) B.T. Washington 21 (7) Haynesville (7-2) at (2) three phases did well.” their explosive plays,” Lafayette 8 Quarterfinals East Iberville (6-1) run to cap Karr’s lead to Vige said he is hopeful Vige said. “We need need 70-19. (5) Destrehan 20, (12) (9) Madison Prep (7-2) at Division I his Wing-T offense can to force turnovers as Dutchtown 10 (1) Jennings (8-0), 7 p.m. Quarterfinals Eunice advanced to present some problems well.” the quarterfinals with a (13) Ruston 42, (4) Pon- Friday (1) Brother Martin 36, (9) for the Karr defense. Eunice senior running Jesuit 34 35-0 road win over Belle chatoula 26 (5) St. James (8-2) at (4) “We can’t turn the ball back Deon Ardoin needs (3) Zachary 34, (14) New Church Point (7-0) (4) Catholic-BR 42, (5) Chasse. over,” he said. “The two less than 20 yards to set Iberia 7 (3) Lake Charles Prep (8- Rummel 35 Eunice only outgained games we lost we had a new Bobcat career (6) Alexandria 38, (11) 0) vs. (11) Jena (7-2) (3) Byrd 31, (6) St. Augus- the Cardinals, 265-227 multiple turnovers and rushing record. Haughton 6 (10) St. Martinville (6-3) at tine 14 but the Bobcats pre- the games got away from Tyler Collins (2005- (10) West Monroe 27, (7) (2) Union Parish (9-0) (7) John Curtis 34, (2) served the shutout forc- us. 2008) holds the record Central 7 Class 2A Scotlandville 14 ing two interceptions, “We need to move the with 3,398 yards. (18) East St. John 19, (2) Second round Semifinals John Ehret 17 (16) South Plaquemines (4) Catholic-BR (7-2) at (1) Quarterfinals (5-3) at (1) Many (9-0), Brother Martin (8-0) (8) Mandeville (8-1) at (1) canceled; Many gets forfeit, (7) John Curtis (5-4) at points from Collin Enicke. pushed in seven points in Acadiana (8-1) advances Byrd (8-0) Brown and Coleman the fourth quarter to fin- (5) Destrehan (9-1) at (13) (9) Amite 33, (8) Red Division II Sweep both scored four points ish with 18 points. Quarterfinals From Page 6 Ruston (7-2) River 7 for the Jays, while Davis Broussard scored six (6) Alexandria (5-1) at (3) (12) General Trass 56, (5) (1) De La Salle 28, (8) pushed in five points in points to finish with 18 North Caddo 48, 2 OT Teurlings Catholic 17 points to finish with 17 Zachary (6-1), 7 p.m. Friday the quarter. points. (18) East St. John (7-1) at (4) St. Helena 14, (13) (5) E.D. White 16, (4) points. St. Edmund rallied for a Jerez Edwards scored (10) West Monroe (6-1) Bunkie 7 Archbishop Hannan 13 Trahan scored seven 10-4 second quarter surge six points in the period Class 4A (3) Loreauville 41, (14) (3) University 43, (6) points in the period to to grab a 25-23 halftime for the Green Demons. Second round Rosepine 18 Vandebilt Catholic 14 finish with 12 points. advantage. Davis scored six points (1) Carencro 42, (16) (6) Kinder 28, (11) Avoy- (2) St. Thomas More 35, Brown scored three Brown scored five in the period for the Jays DeRidder 7 elles 22 (7) Parkview Baptist 0 points in the quarter to points in the period to to finish with 14 points. (8) Plaquemine 42, (9) (10) Port Allen 22, (7) Fer- Semifinals close the game with 15 lead the Jays. Brown chipped in three Huntington 14 riday 20 (5) E.D. White (8-2) at (1) points. St. Edmund pushed points to close with 14 (12) Minden 21, (5) Lees- (2) Mangham 33, (18) De La Salle (8-0) McNees surged for 18 ahead with a 13-9 run in points. ville 14 Kentwood 27 (3) University (8-1) at (2) points to lead the Pio- the third period, aided by Trahan scored three (4) Neville 47, (13) West- Quarterfinals St. Thomas More (8-0), 7 neers in the quarter and five points from Trahan points to finish with 12 gate 28 (1) Many (9-0) at (9) p.m. Friday finished with 31 points. and four more by Brown. points, while Coleman (3) Tioga 27, (14) North Amite (6-1) Division III Menard chipped in 14 Tyrian Broussard added a bucket to finish DeSoto 20 (4) St. Helena (5-3) at (12) Quarterfinals points for Notre Dame, pushed in six points for with 10 points. (6) Warren Easton 56, (22) General Trass (7-2) (1) Isidore Newman 14, (8) while Schmid finished the Green Demons along St. Edmund will par- Landry 0 (6) Kinder (7-2) at (3) Catholic-NI 7 with 12 points. with trey by Jaquan Jack. ticipate in the Northside (10) Eunice 35, (26) Belle Loreauville (8-0) (5) Lafayette Christian 14, (10) Port Allen (7-2) at (2) (4) Episcopal 12 Trailing by six points Christian tournament as Chasse 0 (2) Karr 70, (15) Istrouma Mangham (10-0) (3) Notre Dame 43, (6) Mamou 56, SEH 54 heading into the fourth the Jays face Crowley at 8 Ascension Episcopal 14 MAMOU – The Green 19 Class 1A quarter, the Green De- p.m. tonight. Quarterfinals Second round (2) St. Charles 31, (10) Demons exploded for 24 mons outscored SEH 24- St. Ed’s will take (8) Plaquemine (7-2) at (1) Oak Grove 55, (16) Dunham 7 fourth quarter points 15 in the final period to Northside Christian at 4 (1) Carencro (9-1), 7 p.m. East Beauregard 6 Semifinals Tuesday as Mamou ral- grab the win. p.m. Friday and conclude Friday (8) Logansport 22, (9) (5) Lafayette Christian (7- lied for a 56-54 win over Enicke was held score- the tournament at 3:30 (4) Neville (6-2) at (12) West St. John 8 1) at (1) Newman (9-0) the Blue Jays. less in the second and p.m. Saturday against Minden (7-2) (5) Homer 42, (12) Block 0 (3) Notre Dame (8-1) at (2) Mamou opened with third quarters, but North Vermilion. (3) Tioga (8-1) vs. (6) War- (4) White Castle 26, (20) St. Charles (6-2) a 19-15 run, aided by 11 ren Easton (8-2) LaSalle 12 Division IV (2) Karr (6-1) at (10) Eu- (3) Grand Lake 36, (19) Quarterfinals nice (6-2), 7 p.m. Friday Delhi 6 (1) Calvary Baptist 48, (8) yards on seven carries a touchdown for the Bob- Class 3A (11) Centerville 42, (6) Catholic-PC 16 including a 16-yard touch- cats, while Landon Hig- Second round Oberlin 40 (5) Southern Lab 26, (13) Top down run. ginbotham contributed 61 (1) Jennings 50, (17) (7) Haynesville 18, (10) Cedar Creek 22 From Page 6 Stelly also completed yards on four carries and Lutcher 49 Basile 0 (3) Ouachita Christian 34, 2-of-3 passes for 50 yards. a score. (9) Madison Prep 41, (8) (2) East Iberville 41, (18) (6) Country Day 14 yards on 13 carries. Eunice High’s Jeoul On defense, Ty’shun Donaldsonville 18 Slaughter Community (2) Vermilion Catholic 33, For his efforts, Citizen Hill gained 70 yards on Joseph and Jacob Collins (5) St. James 28, (12) Charter 22 (7) Riverside Academy 20 was selected as the Eunice seven carries including a both snared interceptions Sterlington 7 Quarterfinals Semifinals News Player of the Week. 24-yard touchdown in the for the Bobcats, while De- (4) Church Point 22, (20) (8) Logansport (5-2) at (5) Southern Lab (5-3) at Other top performances Bobcats’ 35-0 win over ric Vigers scored on Dylan Brusly 0 (1) Oak Grove (8-0), 7 p.m. (1) Calvary Baptist (7-2) included: Belle Chasse. Darbonne’s block of a (3) Lake Charles Prep 34, Friday (3) Ouachita Christian (8- Church Point’s Dylan Deon Ardoin added 69 Belle Chasse punt. (14) South Beauregard 12 (5) Homer (7-2) at (4) 1) at (2) Vermilion Catholic Stelly finished with 68 yards on 12 carries and (11) Jena 8, (6) Jewel White Castle (5-3), 7 p.m. (8-0), 7 p.m. Friday

PUBLIC NOTICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: AND

LEGAL NOTICE OF SALE CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF THOSE TWO (2) PARCELS OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS TRACT THREE C (3C) TEN THOUSAND FIFTY-ONE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($10,051.33), TOGETHER AND THREE D (3D), EACH TRACT IDENTIFIED AS CONTAINING 2.500 ACRES, THE ST. LANDRY PARISH HEAD START ENTER, JUNE INHERN, DIRECTOR, WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF ELEVEN AND ZERO TENTHS (11.0%) PER MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN BY REFERENCE TO THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF 8736 LA-182, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA 70570, WILL HAVE AN OUTDOOR CENT PER ANNUM FROM DECEMBER 15, 2019, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF SURVEY PREPARED BY MORGAN GOUDEAU & ASSOCIATES, DATED JANU- SALE OF SURPLUS CHILDREN’S FURNITURE FROM NINE (9:00) A.M. UN- 25% , PER CENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER ARY 7, 2011. ATTACHED TO THAT ACT FILED FOR RECORD JANUARY 26,2011 TIL TWELVE (12:00) P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020. PICTURES OF COSTS OF THIS SUIT. UNDER ENTRY NO. 1047250 OF THE RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, THE ITEMS FOR SALE CAN BE VIEWED ON THE SCHOOL BOARD WEBSITE: LOUISIANA; BEING THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND WITH ALL BUILDINGS WWW.SLPSB.ORG. THE ITEMS FOR SALE CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE ST ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 AND IMPROVEMENTS AND THE COMPONENT PARTS THEREOF: TOGETHER LANDRY PARISH HEAD START CENTER. P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. WITH ALL RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THEREUNTO AP- PERTAINING, AND ALL APPURTENANCES THEREOF SITUATED IN SECTION ONLY CASH OR CASHIER’S CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF 63, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA FRONTING MARKS ROAD AND BEING BOUNDED NORTHEAST BY PROPER- CHILDREN’S FURNTITURE AVAILABLE INCLUDES: TY OF MARION SOILEAU OR ASSIGNS AND PROPERTY OF BOBBY VIDRINE • SMALL ROUND TABLES (PUBLISH: DECEMBER 10, 2020 & JANUARY 10, 2021) 2T OR ASSIGNS, NORTHWEST BY MARKS ROAD, SOUTHEAST BY PROPERTY • SMALL ½ ROUND TABLES OF TERRY JOHN DUPUIS OR ASSIGNS, AND SOUTHWEST BY TRACT 3B • KIDDIE CHAIRS AS SHOWN ON SAME PLAT OF SURVEY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AC- • SMALL BEDS QUIRED BY TAMMY DODGE MORRISON FROM KATHLEEN COURVELL BY • BOOK RACK THAT ACT OF CASH SALE DATED JULY 1, 2014 AND RECORDED JULY 3, 2014 • VARIOUS FURNITURE PIECES PUBLIC NOTICE UNDER ENTRY NO. 1110169 OF THE RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, SHERIFF’S SALE LOUISIANA. BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. KATHLEEN COURVELL FROM CLESMA COURVELL BY THAT ACT OF CASH PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION DONATION DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL SALES AND VS 24, 2010 UNDER ENTRY NO. 2010-00038603 OF THE RECORDS OF LAFAY- TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY. ETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA AND RECORDED JULY 3, 2014 UNDER ENTRY NO. JONI HUNT DUPONT & RONALD STEVEN DUPONT 1110167 OF THE RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. PLEASE CONTACT MRS. JUNE INHERN @ EXT. 5001, MRS. AMANDA PARKER

@ EXT. 5007 OR MRS. SHARON MARKS @ EXT. 5006 FOR FURTHER INFOR - NO. 20-C-3982-B, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED AT: 182 MARKS ROAD, OPELOU- MATION. ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA SAS, LA 70570

______PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: PATRICK JENKINS, SUPERINTENDENT AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION OF SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 65/100 (PUBLISH: DECEMBER 10, 13 & 17, 2020) 3T AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORD- DOLLARS ($62,378.65), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF NINE ING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE AND NINETY-NINE HUNDREDTHS (9.99%) PER CENT PER ANNUM FROM PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- MAY 15, 2020, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF 25% , PER CENT OF THE PRINCI- ANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021, THE FOLLOWING PAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. PUBLIC NOTICE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 SHERIFF’S SALE A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND THERETO BELONGING, CONTAIN- 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION ING APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN THE BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF VS SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING BOUNDED NORTH BY PROPERTY JOHN ALLEN DALE LANEAUX THRU ATTY OGDEN PITRE OF JASPER ARTALL AND CAROL NOLAN ARTALL; SOUTH BY PENICK OR AS- (PUBLISH: DECEMBER 10, 2020 & JANUARY 10, 2021) 2T SIGNS; EAST BY FLETCHER AND WEST BY PROPERTY OF JASPER ARTALL NO. 20-C-2514-A, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT AND CAROL NOLAN ARTALL, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY OF JASPER ARTALL AND CAROL NOLAN ARTALL; THENCE WEST ALONG AR- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIFA TALL ROAD AS DISTANCE OF 190 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT 230 FEET; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 190 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DIS- NOTICE OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE AND TANCE OF 230 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION AND Notice is hereby given out of an abundance of caution, pursuant to Article IV, Sec- WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORDING PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED AT: 180 ARTALL ROAD, MELVILLE, tion 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on November 30, 2020 Entergy TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE PRIN- LA 71353 Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to CIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA customers in fifty-eight (58) parishes of the State of Louisiana, filed with the Loui- ON WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021, THE FOLLOWING DE- TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: siana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”), its Formula Rate Plan Rider Schedule SCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: FRP Interim Update and workpapers. The filing reflects the interim Formula Rate CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF Plan (“FRP”) factors resulting from a reduction in Guaranteed Customer Credits 1999 REDMAN RIVIERA MOBILE HOME 16 X 76 BEARING SERIAL NUM- ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN AND pursuant to LPSC Order No. U-33244-A and the placement in service of Wash- BER 12328982 IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DE- 22/100 DOLLARS ($127,907.22), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE ington Parish Energy Center, approved by LPSC Order No. U-34472. The net SCRIBED IMMOVABLE PROPERTY: OF SIX AND SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS (6.75%) PER CENT PER ANNUM increase in FRP rates will be $39.654 million. Except for those rate schedules FROM MAY 1, 2020, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF 25% , PER CENT OF THE excluded under ELL Rider Schedule FRP-1, the required interim FRP factor of THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, SITUATED IN SECTION PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. 57.3211% is to be applied to each of Legacy ELL’s rate classes and the required 111, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AND SECTION 125 TOWNSHIP interim FRP factor of 55.8383% is to be applied to each of Legacy EGSL’s rate 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 classes, both effective for monthly customer bills rendered on and after the first KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 1, CONTAINING 0.545 ACRES, MORE OR P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. billing cycle of December 2020. LESS ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2005, PREPARED BY IRVIN L. DERANGER, ATTACHED TO ACT FILED UNDER ACT BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF It is estimated that the adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon ap- NO. 954323 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK R-41, PAGE 892 OF THE RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA plicable Legacy ELL customers’ typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFER- Clause and other riders for the month of November 2020): a typical monthly bill ENCE THERETO, AND HAVING SUCH DIMENSIONS, MEASUREMENTS AND (PUBLISH: DECEMBER 10, 2020 & JANUARY 10, 2021) 2T for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $1.15, BOUNDARIES AS ARE MORE FULLY SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF SURVEY. from $101.79 to $102.94; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service cus- tomer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh would increase approximately $16.29, from AND $1,404.36 to $1,420.65; a typical monthly bill for a Large General Service customer PUBLIC NOTICE using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh would increase approximately $368.72, from A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND SITUATED IN SECTION 111, $36,565.18 to $36,933.90. TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA AND SHERIFF’S SALE CONTAINING 0.025 ACRES, STYLED “LOT 2-A AREA = 0.025 ACRES” ALL IS It is estimated that the adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon appli- MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY BY 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION cable Legacy EGSL customers’ typical monthly bills (based on the Fuel Adjustment IRVIN L. DERANGER, P.E. & R.L.S., DATED JANUARY 10, 2006, A COPY OF VS Clause and other riders for the month of November 2020): a typical monthly bill for WHICH BEING ATTACHED TO ACT FILED UNDER ACT NO. 959814 IN CON- a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh would increase approximately $1.14, from VEYANCE BOOK Z-41, PAGE 810 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF ST. TAMMY RENEA MORRISON AND ERNEST JAMES MORRISON $96.91 to $98.05; a typical monthly bill for a Small General Service customer using LANDRY PARISH. SAID TRACT HAVING SUCH OTHER METES, BOUNDARIES 5,000 kWh would increase approximately $0.87, from $570.38 to $571.25; a typical AND CALLS AS IN THEREIN DESCRIBED. NO. 20-C-4042-D, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT monthly bill for a General Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh would ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA increase approximately $175.22, from $16,946.04 to $17,121.26. LESS: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE For questions and comments regarding ELL’s filing, please call the LPSC toll free A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND SITUATED IN SECTION 111, AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA AND COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: CONTAINING 0.025 ACRES, STYLED “LOT 1-A AREA = 0.025 ACRES” ALL IS AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY BY AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORD- Records Division IRVIN L. DERANGER, P.E. & R.L.S., DATED JANUARY 10, 2006, A COPY OF ING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor WHICH BEING ATTACHED TO ACT FILED UNDER ACT NO. 959814 IN CON- PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 VEYANCE BOOK Z-41, PAGE 810 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF ST. ANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021, THE FOLLOWING Telephone: (225) 342-3157 LANDRY PARISH. 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city streets and have been you that myself and my sary services to the citi- said. Alderman Ernest doing so for years. staff have not and will not zens that they expect, we Fontenot said the Solid Blanchard questioned Trash “I just want to see the push any responsibility have to make sure that we Waste Commission is whether once a week bulk (Continued from Page 1) service that the city of aside,” LeBouef said. are not doing somebody about to work on a new pickup is sufficient. can see that the year 2020 Eunice expects especially Fontenot countered, else’s job ...” contract for collection ser- LeBouef said if it takes has been hard on all enti- from the waste collector. “We try to have a clean The issue with city vices. two days a week, that will ties.” They’ve been expecting city. That’s the bottom crews removing bulk “I know there is a con- be done. He also said that LeBouef cited CO- the city of Eunice to go line. And talk about the waste from the side of city tract coming up and I en- within four to six weeks VID-19, hurricanes and around and pick it up. We million dollars that was streets goes back to at courage every municipal- two dumpsters will be mechanical issues that get the calls. You all are given to the city since least 2012, he said. “This ity, every mayor, parish brought to the city. have plagued trash pickup not getting the calls,” he 2003, we very much appre- has been going on for as president including Mr. In other business at the service. said to LeBouef. ciate that. That is much long I can remember, but Jessie Bellard who is here meeting: “There is a 15.5% posi- “We might be the only needed, but the business- it is time we set the record — we need to get involved — Property tax notices tivity rate for our contrac- city in the parish that’s es in Eunice in those 17 straight and get it done,” in that contract,” he said. are to be mailed Friday. tor — six guys out right picking it up because we years have collected over he said. “I know you are LeBouef said the cur- The due date for taxes will now,” he said about the don’t want our town to $20 million and remitted going to help us and we rent contract does not be Jan. 31. coronavirus impact. look like a trash dump,” it to operations at Solid expect that.” have enough enforcement — Aldermen voted to “Corporate will not send Fontenot said. Waste.” Fontenot said there measures in it. “I prom- condemn four properties. replacement personnel to LeBouef said since Au- There is a 0.8% sales have been issues about ise you you’ll have meat They are: 331 Pierotti St., assist until lower percent- gust 2003 the city has re- tax collected in St. Landry bulk trash pickup in other on this one,” he said of the 600 E. Peach Ave., 610 E. ages...” he said. ceived about $1 million in Parish to fund the trash such as Opelousas and next contract. Peach Ave., and 330 E. “These conditions are services, equipment and pickup and landfill op- Acadia Parish. LeBouef said the Solid Ave. seriously limiting our ef- funds from the parish Sol- erations. In 2019, the tax The trash pickup by city Waste contracts for once- — — There was a re- forts ...” he said. id Waste Commission. raised $9.8 million. The crews takes them away a-week residential service minder about the Eunice The mayor’s complaint “I’m deeply sorry that tax collections through from performing service in rural areas and twice- Food Bank Food Drive is that city crews are the city of Eunice feels October this year totaled such as grass-cutting, weekly in municipalities. from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. working to remove bulk that it has not received its $8.8 million. clearing drainage, road There is once-a-week pick Thursday. waste from the sides of share of the services the Fontenot said, “If we maintenance and building up of bulk items and de- tax pays for, but I assure want to provide the neces- maintenance, Fontenot bris on all routes.

tal Quality) confirm the tee of the whole should of the whole meets once a Board president. presence of a toxic stew help discussions and build month. Board President Don- Suit of ‘Superfund’ hazardous Board consensus. Wagley also suggest- nie Perron said he expects substances in used and (Continued from Page 1) Board member Randy ed that the Board’s vice the Board will approve the usable area groundwa- (Continued from Page 1) held the original 75-year Wagley said it would be president preside over the committee of the whole ter; yet, available LDNR Board member Joyce lease, Exxon Mobil and easier for the public to at- committee of the whole procedure to go into effect and LDEQ records reveal Haynes said the commit- Unical, formed Margone tend when the committee as a way to prepare to be in 2021. in 1998 and had a lease limited and inadequate running through 2009 to groundwater testing. No clean up the site. significant or appropriate The cleanup cost about groundwater cleanup has ou Plaquemine Grav- Also running was Lance the seat with 62% of the $5.3 million, according to ever been performed at Election ity Drainage District 12 Harris. Forty of the par- 965 votes cast district wide. news reports. the facilities despite prior passed with 66% of the 175 ish’s 92 precincts voted in — A proposal to allow Monitoring for contami- hydrogeologic studies and (Continued from Page 1) votes cast. The tax pro- the election. Letlow won out-of-state residents to nation was to continue un- governmental orders re- end of this year. jected to raise $200,000 a the election districtwide serve on public post-sec- til 2009. quiring it,” the news re- The jail tax renewal year. with 62% of the 79,306 ondary education board of The news release on lease stated. failed in a November 2019 Other St. Landry Par- votes cast. supervisors failed in the Monday stated, despite The situation poses “... election with 53% of the ish results include: — Jamie Huval won 70% parish with 62% of the prior lawsuits, piecemeal an illegal, imminent, and 25,970 voters casting “No” — Luke Letlow won of the 326 votes cast in 5,380 voting saying “no.” testing, and decades of substantial endangerment votes. 60% of the 2,627 votes the parish in the race for The proposition also failed environmental regula- to the health and safety In another tax elec- cast in the race for the 5th Republican State Central in the state with only 24% tory agency “oversight”, of the citizens of the St tion, a 20-mill, 10-year Congressional District Committee election to de- of the 504,307 votes cast no meaningful action has Landry Parish and Vil- property tax in the Bay- U.S. representative seat. feat Rose Knott. Huval won voting “no.” been ordered, much less lage of Cankton,” the news taken, to require a com- release stated. prehensive assessment of A comprehensive, site- the groundwater contami- wide assessment of the for- nation in violation of nu- mer Cankton Tank Farm/ St. Landry Parish Jail inmates merous state environmen- MAR Services Facility is tal protection laws. necessary to design and “Groundwater test- implement a meaningful ing on file at the LDNR cleanup of the facility and test positive for COVID-19 (Louisiana Department adjacent areas to elimi- of Natural Resources) and nate the threat it poses OPELOUSAS — St. Landry Par- guidance for those incarcerated has tive is isolated and quarantined to LDEQ (Louisiana De- to the Chicot Aquifer,the ish Government and the St. Landry now taken additional actions. prevent the virus from spreading partment of Environmen- news release stated. Parish Sheriff’s Office are monitor- “We are following state and CDC throughout the facility. “ ing the parish jail conditions and protocols and are now managing Jail officials are also providing inmates who have contracted the our positive COVID cases per those inmates with antibiotics and vita- of North 3rd Street. In coronavirus. protocols,” said Jessie Bellard, mins to fight the virus and prevent Shooting the 700 block of North 2nd For months, parish jail officials St. Landry Parish President. St. any spread. Employees are being Street, 5.56mm casings have kept the COVID-19 outbreak Landry Parish government is re- equipped with the proper personal (Continued from Page 1) were found. at bay, but several inmates and em- sponsible for the parish jail. protection equipment. with,” he said. Fontenot said in excess ployees have recently tested positive Bellard said those inmates who Bellard said none of the inmates Fontenot said no inju- of 20 round were fired. for the virus. Parish government tested positive have been isolated or employees have required hospi- ries were reported, how- The shots were fired from provided 45 inmates and employees from the rest of the population. talization and that jail nurses have ever, bullets did damage a people on foot and in ve- with a COVID test, and ten inmates “Additionally, we have taken extra continued to monitor their condi- house. hicles. have been identified as positive for steps when an inmate is being pro- tions. The dispatch log states Detectives do have a the virus. cessed for entry into the jail,” said “We will continue to take the nec- bullet holes were found at video of the incident, he The jail that was already practic- Bellard. “Rapid tests are now given, essary steps to mitigate potential location in the 800 block said. ing the Center for Disease Control’s and any new inmate that tests posi- exposure,” said Bellard.

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