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The Church Point NEWS 88th Year No. 7 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 $1 Museum renovations, enhancements to CP subject of meeting By: Steve Bandy dence, Fonte explained. The Crowley Post-Signal building housed the town’s priests for 100 years. CROWLEY — Crowley Li- Now restored to its original ons learned of downtown en- confi guration, the parson- hancement plans in the town age – presbytère in French of Church Point that will – serves as Church Point’s include a museum, pond, museum. The 40 by 40 feet park, gazebo and fountain structure is surrounded on from the curator of the mu- all sides by a wide porch seum. and has walls constructed Harold Fonte addressed of bousillage, a fi lling of clay the local club recently, tell- mixed with Spanish moss Kendrick ing fi rst of renovations un- “that dries as hard as ce- Boast derway at Le Vieux Presby- ment,” according to Fonte. tère then of enhancements It was located on the Our Harold Fonte, right, curator of Le Vieux Presbytère, spoke CP man on surrounding properties. Lady of the Sacred Heart The Presbytère is “the ge- Catholic Church grounds to members of the Crowley Lions Club recently on tourism- nius of the fi rst pastor, Rev- until it was donated to the related activities underway in the town of Church Point. arrested erend Auguste Vincente town in lieu of it being de- Eby, and was built in 1887” Welcoming Fonte to the meeting is Keith Frederick, club on narcotics for $600 as the priest’s resi- See MEETING, Page 5 president. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal) charges Staff Report Jury to refi nance A Church Point man 2012 bond balance was arrested on narcotics charges follow- By: Steve Bandy ing a Feb. 3 traffi c Crowley Post-Signal stop. CROWLEY - Refi nancing the fi nal six Kendrick T. Boast, years of bond payments from a 2012 sale 24, of Church Point, could be the fi rst step in the ultimate re- was arrested by the habilitation of some parish-maintained Church Point Police roads. Department on charg- Pending approval by the state Bond es of possession with Commission, the Acadia Parish Police intent to distribute Jury plans to refi nance the fi nal $4.06 Schedule IV and pos- million due from the $9 million bond sale session of marijuana. eight years ago. Church Point Police According to Alan Offner, bond attor- Chief Dale Thibodeaux ney with Foley and Judell of New Orleans, stated, in a news re- the issuance of the refunding bond, debt lease, "On February 3, service for the parish will be reduced by 2021, Kendrick Boast $668,950 in 2021 and, thereafter, by was arrested following about $90,000 annually through 2027. a traffi c stop on West The interest rate on the refunding bonds will be 1.8 percent compared to See CPPD, Page 10 2.7 percent on the 2012 bonds, Offner explained. Through a complicated formula using $404,678 in the current reserve fund and Offi cers $666,283 in the sinking fund, Offner said the parish will save a total of $138,843 receiving over the course of the issue. During last week’s committee meetings, specialized discussion of the refunding was lumped in with talk of another possible bond issue to repair and maintain parish roads. training However, Karl Aucoin, engineer, warned Staff Report jurors that the estimated $90,000 annual saving “won’t fund much of a bond Offi cers with the issue.” Church Point Police There was no mention of a separate bond issue or of any road maintenance Department are receiv- projects at Tuesday night’s full jury meeting specialized training ing. in dealing with persons In other action, police jurors voted to with autism and devel- reduce the number of members on the opmental disabilities. Practice makes perfect Acadia Parish Planning Commission from Church Point Police Jackson Horaist, of Church Point, works his retriever, Tiger, in his grand- nine to seven for now and to consider dis- Chief Dale Thibodeaux father Donald Bearb's crawfi sh pond in Marais Bouleur. The last of the solving the commission in the future. stated, in a news re- state's 2020-2021 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the Conservation Jury President Chance Henry explained lease, "This type of that the current nine-member board has training is essential Order for Light Geese, will close on March 7 for both the North and South a problem getting a quorum of members to all offi cers as this Zones. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) continues to become a See APPJ, Page 5 growing concern and mishandling of situations. I have man- New administration could mean Tri-Parish workforce little dated that all offi cers including communica- new hope for rice industry changed from a year ago tion offi cers take this By: Jesica Kincaid will undertake remains to be training. I feel this USA Rice seen. An open trade relation- LSN Staff Report from 68,637 in October will better our depart- ship with Cuba would benefi t 2020. ment and help us to WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fol- many U.S. industries, espe- The Tri-Parish workforce By parish the December better understand our lowing President Joe Biden’s cially the U.S. rice industry. in December 2020 was lit- 2020 workforce counts were: citizens who have dif- inauguration, one potential “Cuban per capita rice tle changed from December — St. Landry, 31,973, up ferent levels of the Au- opportunity for change in consumption is more than 2019. 124 or 0.4% from December 2019; tism Spectrum." foreign policy is the U.S. re- seven times that of Ameri- The Tri-Parish workforce, — Acadia, 23,686, up 7 lationship with Cuba. cans and with the capacity which includes those work- Thibodeaux himself from December 2019; and So close yet still so far ing and job seekers in St. has already completed to grow less than half of the — Evangeline, 11,624, The Trump Administra- Landry, Acadia and Evange- the training, which in- island’s needs, the country down 147 or 1.2% from De- line parishes, totaled 67,284 cludes exercises and tion had curtailed Obama- imports roughly 500,000 MT cember 2019. also requires a passing era diplomatic and com- of rice per year,” said Asiha in December. That’s 15 peo- The report released Tues- grade of 80 percent on mercial improvements with Grigsby, USA Rice director ple below the count in De- day is not seasonally ad- a fi nal exam. Cuba, however, those ten- of international promotion cember 2019. justed, which means they do sions may once again start in the Western Hemisphere. The workforce count im- not take into account factors See TRAINING, to thaw, though the level of proved from 64,880 in No- Page 2 engagement President Biden See RICE, Page 2 vember 2020 , but was down See JOBS, Page 5

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were the center of his Home, 219 N. Broad- Army in the Panama neralhomes.com Sammy Davis and his world. A loving father way St., Church Point, Canal Zone during the Ardoin’s Funer- wife, Della, of Church and grandfather, he LA was in charge of ﬁ - Vietnam War. He mar- al Home of Eunice, Point, Edward Colomb will be missed by all nal arrangements. ried his wife, Bernita, 1301 West Laurel Ave, and his wife, Natacha, who knew him. in 1973. They moved (337)457.3371 was of Chataignier, Danny He is survived by one to Eunice the following in charge of arrange- Colomb and his wife, daughter, Joni S. Cas- year and have since ments. Elizabeth, of Carencro, tille and husband, Ben, called it home. and Randy Colomb of Church Point; four Kenneth worked as a and his wife, Jenny, sons: Bradley Sonnier welder in his younger and companion, Janet; years but began work- of Church Point; one Cody Sonnier and wife, ing as an oilﬁ eld pro- sister Agnes (Marie) Andrea, Rusty Son- duction operator for Sneed, of Opelousas; nier and Dusty Son- Amoco (now BP) in the two brothers, Frank nier and wife, Eve, all late ‘70s and worked Henry Jr. of Lafayette, JOSEPH CARL of Church Point; the there until his retire- and William (Mooney) SONNIER mother of his children, ment. He loved camp- Henry and his wife, A Mass of Christian Cynthia Sue Sonnier, ing with family and Denetra, of Texas; 12 Burial for Joseph Carl of Church Point; 14 friends, listening to grandchildren, Cain, Sonnier, 57, was held grandchildren: Sky- live Cajun music and Kaleel, Myles, Taiya, Monday, February 8, lar, Kaitlynn, Daelyn, spoiling the grandkids. Mariah, Peyton, Timo- 2021 at Our Lady of Hunter, Easton, Brae- He was also a proud thy II, Laila, Carter, the Sacred Heart Cath- dyn, Lyla, Eliana, Eva, KENNETH RAY life member of VFW Hailyn, Everleigh and olic Church in Church Adaleigh, Case, Caylee, BRISCOE Post 8971. Hudson and three Point. Carter and Cayden; MARCH 23, 1946 – Kenneth is survived great-grandchildren, two sisters, Sue Smith FEBRUARY 04, 2021 by his wife of 47 years, GLADYS HENRY Sonnier passed away Elizabeth, Ayden and and husband, Arvin, EUNICE - It is with Bernita Olivier Briscoe, COLOMB at 8:25 a.m. Friday, Halueb. of Eunice and Elaine great sadness and of Eunice; two sons — A Mass of Christian February 5, 2021 at She was preceded Lafayette Surgical Noel and husband, Ja- heavy hearts that the Brady and wife, Mela- Burial for Gladys (Mrs. family of Kenneth Ray Ann) Henry Colomb, in death by her par- Center in Lafayette. vis, of Church Point; nie, of Prosper, Texas two brothers, War- Briscoe announces and Chad and wife, 70, was held Saturday, ents, Frank Henry Sr. Rev. Patrick S. ren Sonnier and wife, his passing at Acadi- Amanda, of Eunice; six February 13, 2021 at and Mary Mouton; Broussard, Pastor of Cynthia, of Eunice, an Medical Center on grandchildren — Dom- Saint John Berchman four brothers, Clar- Our Lady of the Sa- and Tony Sonnier, of February 4, 2021 at inic, Noah, Matthew, Catholic Church in ence, Joe, Thomas and cred Heart Catholic Church Point; and his the age of 74. Anna Clare, Lily and Cankton. Rodney; three sisters, Church, was the Cel- God-Children, Jason A Mass of Christian Nathan, all of Eunice; Colomb died Mon- Celena, Mary Lee and ebrant of the Mass, Noel, Ashley Lopez and Burial was celebrated and his sister, Car- day, February 8, 2021 Georgia; and a grand- and burial took place Maria Suire. on Monday, February lis Briscoe, of Church at her residence in daughter, Maliah. in the Our Lady of the He was preceded in 8, 2021 at St. Antho- Point, as well as a host Church Point. You may view the Sacred Heart Ceme- death by his parents ny Catholic Church in of beloved extended Fr. Kenneth obituary, sign the tery on Hwy. 35 North and one brother, John Eunice. Rite of Com- family and long-time Domingue celebrat- of Church Point. guest registry and ex- Bert Sonnier. mittal followed in the friends. ed the Mass and the press condolences on- Carl, a life-long resi- Committal services at Pallbearers were his Mt. Calvary Cemetery He was preceded in line to Mrs. Doucet’s dent of Church Point, children, Joni Castille with Father Hampton death by his father, St. John Berchman family at www.duhon- was the son of the late and Bradley, Cody, Davis, Celebrant. Nathan J. Briscoe; his Mausoleum. Mr. Joseph Preston Rusty and Dusty Son- Better known as mother, Eurella Leger She is survived by funeralhome.com. Sonnier and the for- nier and his son-in- Breezy to family and Briscoe; and his broth- her husband of 51 Duhon Funeral mer Genevieve Matte. law, Ben Castille. friends and Pop to his er, James Craig Bris- years, James H. Co- Home, LLC, (337) 684- An avid sportsman Personal condolenc- grandchildren, Ken- coe. lomb, of Church Point; 5552, 701 S. Broad- who loved hunting, es may be sent to the neth was born March Family and friends one daughter, Jennifer way Street, Church he played the guitar Sonnier family at www. 23, 1946 and grew may view this obitu- Colomb Price and her Point, LA 70525 was in and enjoyed singing, guidryfuneralhome. up in Church Point. ary and sign the guest- husband, Timothy, of charge of the arrange- and his grandchildren com. Guidry Funeral He served in the U.S. book at www.ardoinfu- Crowley; four sons, ments.

The Church Point News News Briefs Chamber planning drive-thru French Fellowship at in a fi rst-class youth sports experience right here in Church Point, Farmers’ Appreciation Lunch New Horizon Church regardless of their skill level. All LSN Staff Report will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. French Fellowship will be hosted Tickets have been mailed to each at 11 a.m. March 5 at New Horizon games and teams will be hosted at Church Point Community Park. CROWLEY — The Acadia Parish member business. Additional tick- Church. Chamber of Commerce will con- Bucks Baseball was founded by ets are available for purchase at the The event is open to the public, tinue its tradition of honoring the and a free lunch will be served. Wade Berzas. In addition to the tra- Chamber offi ce on the Court Circle area’s farming community, though or by calling 788-0177. For more information, call (337) ditional recreation leagues, Bucks this year it will be a little different. “It is our hope that these lunches 308-0336. Baseball will also offer Select Base- “Although not our usual event, make it to the hardworking hands we are planning to host a Farmers’ ball teams for players with ad- of the integral farm workers and Appreciation Lunch on Friday, Feb. Food pantry opens at vanced experience and skill levels. employees who make agriculture Early bird registration is now un- 19,” according to a release from the New Horizon Church Chamber offi ce. a mainstay in Acadia Parish’s local The food pantry at New Horizons derway. For more information and Prepared by “Chef Night Train” economy,” said Amy Thibodeaux, Church is open at 11 a.m. the last to register, visit www.bucksbase- Blane Faulk, the Chamber will president and CEO. Tuesday of each month. ball.com. be serving a seafood étouffée in a The Chamber is also now accept- A free lunch is also served at that drive-through plate pick-up format ing sponsorships and door prizes time. at the Wells Fargo Building. for the event. Call the offi ce for For more information, call (337) That Man is You! Distribution of the plate lunches more information. 308-0336. spring session begins That Man is You! men's group at ASLH Wound Care to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart has LDWF to host public meeting host Grand Opening begun its spring session. The Louisiana Department of all items currently under consider- The Acadia St. Landry Hospital The group will meet every Friday Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will ation in the Notice of Intent by the Wound Care will host its Grand through April 16 at the Knights of hold a Zoom public meeting Feb. 24 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Opening and Ribbon Cutting from Columbus Hall on La. Hwy. 35. The at 6:30 p.m. to present and gather Commission (LWFC). 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 at meeting starts a 5 a.m. with break- comments on the proposed 2021- To view the full notices of intent Acadia St. Landry Hospital. fast and coffee followed by a video 22 and 2022-2023 resident game and all proposed hunting season hunting seasons, 2021-2022 gener- dates and regulation changes, visit and discussion from 5:30-6:30 a.m. al and WMA hunting seasons, rules https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/re- Registration underway That Man is You! is a Catholic and regulations, 2022 general and sources/category/commission-ac- for Bucks Baseball men's group that combines Scrip- WMA turkey hunting season rules tion-items. Bucks Baseball, in collaboration ture, solid secular research and a and regulations and the 2021-2022 Public comment will be accepted with the Town of Church Point, will little fun to address the pressures migratory bird hunting season through March 4 at LWFC monthly rules and regulations. meetings or may be submitted di- bring youth baseball and softball and temptations facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form To attend the Zoom meeting, go to rectly to Tommy Tuma, LDWF Wild- back to Church Point this spring. https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/ life Division, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Bucks Baseball is Church Point’s authentic leaders who will be ca- register/WN_WvQJ-SLcSMasX- Rouge, LA., 70898-9000 or via e- hometown baseball program. Chil- pable of transforming homes and EWC_gGQKw mail to [email protected] by March dren from ages 3-14 can participate society. Public comment will be taken on 4. •RICE •TRAINING

Continued From Page 1 Continued From Page 1 “For a brief period in port market just 100 tions to those in place Many simultaneous "I, Chief Thibodeaux, autism," Thibodeaux the early 2000s, the miles from our shores, on January 20, 2017, problems, including was the fi rst to attend stated. "I will continue U.S. was permitted to and potentially out- suspension of Title III the COVID-19 pan- and go through it and to provide more and sell and ship to Cuba perform some of our of the Helms-Burton demic and its ensuing it was highly enlight- better training to the and consumers there export competitors like Act, and resumption economic crisis, will ened on several new were excited to have Vietnam and Brazil,” of full operation of the offi cers here at the likely take priority. things and ways of do- access again to our said Grigsby. U.S. Embassy in Ha- ing things when deal- Church Point Police high-quality rice.” In support of a re- vana. Grigsby added, “In ing with a person with Department because In 2004, at the peak newed relationship Despite support from addition to the chang- the different levels of knowledge is power." of the commercial rela- with Cuba, USA Rice many in the agricul- es requested in the let- tionship, 176,000 MT joined with more than ture community, there ter, USA Rice also sup- CP Stor & Lock/ of long grain rice was 20 other national agri- remain signifi cant ports lifting of the U.S. purchased, making culture trade associa- challenges to over- trade embargo and Metal Buildings Cuba the sixth largest tions in signing a letter come before a gainful removal of third-par- export destination that from the U.S. Agricul- relationship with Cuba ty fi nancing restric- & Carports year. ture Coalition for Cuba can resume. While the tions for agricultural “During challenging (USACC) encouraging Biden Administration GZciiddlc trade with Cuba, both years, like 2020, with the new administra- has indicated it in- Cd8gZYî8]ZX` tough economic condi- tion to resume efforts tends to engage with of which require Con- tions and a suffi cient to normalize relations Cuba, the extent to gressional action in ;gZZ9Za^kZgn long grain supply, the with Cuba. which they are will- addition to Adminis- &%(-:#:WZnHigZZi U.S. could have greatly The group urged ing and able to do so tration-driven regula- benefi ted from an ex- restoration of regula- remains unknown. tory changes.” 337-684-7355

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The telegraph and climate change We’ve blamed unseasonable weather on all sorts of things over the years. When I was growing up in the Cold War years of the 1950s there was a persistent rumor Jim that the Soviets Bradshaw were manipulat- ing the weather. Before and since then we’ve pointed fi ngers at all sorts of other things, sometimes with science to back the claim, sometimes not. It’s been that way for a long time. When a rare snow storm struck in St. Mary Parish in 1852 at least one senior citizen who had seen much weather blamed the telegraph wires that were beginning to span the continent. Cold weather latched onto the wires in the frigid North and followed them to the balmy South, according to that theory. If the telegraph companies kept stringing wire, the man feared, Louisiana would get so cold that Time for President Trump to fi ght back the bayous would stay frozen and sugar planters would have to move Since the day he announced for President in 2015, theft. Most tragically, fi ve people to South America to make a crop. Donald Trump has been treated horribly by his media died in the assault including a The report in the Planters’ Ban- and political opponents, both in the Republican and U.S. Capitol police offi cer Brian ner of January 18, 1852, said that Democratic parties. No political candidate has ever Sicknick and U.S. Air Force vet- on the Saturday before the snow- received such terrible media coverage or such abuse eran and Trump supporter, Ash- fall, “the weather was warm, and from political insiders. li Babbitt. Despite the unfair onslaught, he was elected Presi- seemed to indicate the approach of To compound the tragedy, dent in 2016. Of course, his enemies were just begin- rain,” but that the wind started to Democrats used the event to ning as the Russia hoax led to a two-year, $35 million blow from the north. score political points. The Presi- Special Counsel investigation led by partisan Demo- Jeff “On Sunday night … consider- dent was quickly impeached cratic attorneys. It was followed by an impeachment able cold was experienced, which with the support of ten Repub- over bogus charges involving a perfectly acceptable Crouere continued to increase and the fol- licans. He was given zero op- phone call with the Ukrainian President. portunities to mount a defense lowing morning ushered in one of He was mercilessly criticized after the arrival of the the rawest and most disagreeable or present any evidence. Now Democrats are ready to China virus for not doing enough to keep Americans start an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, even days ever witnessed in the South,” safe. Of course, such condemnation was ridiculous as in the newspaper’s opinion. “The though Donald Trump is no longer President of the the President spearheaded the development of mul- United States. sun had his cheerful face all day, tiple vaccines. Within nine months of the beginning but the atmosphere exhibited a This sham is typical of how Democrats operate and of the pandemic, Americans were receiving vaccines. how President Trump has been treated since he be- murky appearance very unusual in This response was extraordinary and worthy of praise, came a presidential candidate. this latitude, and the whole face of but, instead, he was blamed for the virus deaths. Interestingly, since the protests of January 6, Presi- Nature portended that something Democrats used the pandemic to both denounce dent Trump has been unusually quiet. In the last two more than common was about to Trump and insist on massive mail-in voting. This weeks of his term, he made very few speeches. He has transpire.” paved the way for Joe Biden to be elected President of also been totally removed from social media as the The snow began to fall in the early the United States. The more President Trump fought “Big Tech” giants ludicrously claim there is concern afternoon, and “the fl akes continu- the election results with lawsuits and calls for investi- Trump’s social media posts will lead to additional vio- ing to fall thick and fast throughout gation, the more Democrats became infuriated. lence. the afternoon and night, exhibited Trump supporters were also upset that the Presi- As this show trial begins in the “Kangaroo Court” to the waking eyes of the citizens dent’s claims of electoral fraud were not taken more known as the U.S. Senate, it is necessary for President on the following morning a sight seriously by the courts. On January 6, 2021, a mas- Trump to begin to fi ght back against these outrageous that would have done credit to the sive outpouring of supporters converged on Wash- charges. While President Trump did not incite vio- North — snow to the depth of sev- ington D.C. to express their admiration for President lence, a number of Democrats in Congress have made eral inches covered every spot of Trump. statements that are clearly incendiary. Of course, as ground and every roof!” On January 6, the President delivered his standard is typical in the double standard of today’s political The “oldest inhabitant,” which stump speech calling for his supporters to “peacefully world, no action was taken against these Democrats. newspapers always sought out and patriotically make your voices heard.” Never once Even after leaving the White House, Donald Trump when unusual things happened, did he advocate violence. has been horribly mistreated. No President has ever “rubbed his eyes with astonishment Sadly, on that day, security at the U.S. Capitol was been impeached twice or after they have left offi ce. and for a time appeared unwilling breached and a throng of people entered the building. There were incidents of violence, vandalism, and See CROUERE, Page 5 See BRADSHAW, Page 8 CHURCH POINT NEWS Senate Democrats block amendment that would have “Serving the information and communica- tion needs of our community by providing quality products at superior value while ful- prohibited consideration of Supreme Court packing filling our civic responsibility.’’ “In the Senate, it shall not be in order to consider in Arizona and West Virginia when Diane Daigle Publisher/Editor Emeritus a provision in a bill, joint resolution, motion, amend- Sinema and Manchin come up again Claudette Olivier Editor ment, amendment between the Houses, or conference for election in 2024. Misty Gilley Ad Manager report that would increase the number of justices on And it also illustrates why Con- Janell Franques Bookkeeper the Supreme Court of the United States.” gress ought to pass the Keep Nine That was the text of an amendment by Sen. Tom Cot- constitutional amendment proposed Official Journal of the Town of Church Point and the Acadia Parish School Board. ton (R-Ark.) considered in the U.S. Senate that would by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), which Published every Wednesday at 315 N. have been attached to the current budget resolution states, “The Supreme Court of the Main St., Church Point, LA 70525. Entered under consideration — which is addressing the Covid United States shall be composed of in the Post Office in Church Point, LA, 70525, relief legislation proposed by the Biden administration nine justices.” This would set the Robert for transmission through the mail as Second — that would have prohibited any legislation designed number of justices regardless of Class matter under the Act of Congress, to pack the Supreme Court by increasing the number which party in the White House hap- Ramano March 3, 1976. of justices. pened to nominate them. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Unfortunately, it failed by a 50-50 vote. Not a single The Constitution simply states, in Digital Access Only (e-Edition & Website) - Democrat voted for it. Article II, Section 2, “The President… shall nominate, 1 Day(s), $1.50 Ostensibly, Sens. 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ACTIVE MEMBER OF: fi libuster, which would facilitate consideration not only Public acceptance of the Constitution and the con- Louisiana Press Association National Newspaper Association of legislation to pack the court but also other issues. sent of the governed could be undermined by a court Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association But when presented with the opportunity in the Sen- whose rulings would sway with its ever-evolving par- ate via the budget resolution to prohibit consideration tisan composition, as control shifts with each subse- (UPS 016-515) of increasing the number of Supreme Court justices quent election, or could lead to the government devolv- 1-337-684-5711 from the current level of nine established under the ing into arbitrary and tyrannical rule. Judiciary Act of 1869, both Manchin and Sinema vot- Some clarity from Sinema and Manchin — and other Copyright 2013, LSN Publishing ed no. Senate Democrats — would be helpful, but the inde- Company, LLC. 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SOCIETY The Church Point News — Wednesday, February 17, 2021 — Page 5 What is happening with your fi re protection? By: Berl Adams Ok, here goes. Consider driving a corded time, but in years since, a fore? Remember, no one ever plans CPVFD Public pumper and a tanker from a set team of new fi refi ghters challenged to put themselves in one of those Information Offi cer distance of 200 feet, dropping the that time. The most recent offi cial emergency situations. Even those Special to The Church Point News 4000 gallon portable drop tank, time to complete this evolution is called daredevils plan a safe way to dumping the tanker into it, drawing one minute and 35 seconds. By the accomplish the “dangerous” situa- One minute and 47 seconds — a suction from that water with the way, the minimum standard for tion. Take a close look at your cook- not very much time if you think pumper and reaching a sustained this evolution is fi ve minutes. This out preparation and procedures. about it. delivery of 250 gallon per minute. is just one of the many skill sets Check your equipment carefully The next time you put a snack in Yes indeed folks, a team of Church practiced to hone the necessary to make sure it is still safe to use. the microwave, check to see how Point Volunteer Firefi ghters accom- skills to fi ght fi res and particularly Don’t let a mistake destroy the joy long it is you set it for. I imagine it plished this in one minute and 47 important in this case, to pass PIAL of food, family and friends. will be close to this time. seconds in an offi cially recorded requirements. You may be asking, what does evolution. This was not a one time I realize maybe, just barely, but Be aware, be informed, be pre- this have to with the preparedness deal. This same evolution was done the warmer days are coming up, pared, and be safe. Non-emergency of the fi re service? Before we see it many times before this, with a var- and the urge to get out and en- phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ completely, consider that the time ied mix of different fi refi ghters but joy the outdoors will be strong to yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD drill for a fi refi ghter to fully suit still around the same time. many. What dangerous fi re habit and Church Point Fire Protection up in bunker gear complete with I do need to say this was our re- have you always done because District 10 website. churchpointvfd. air tank and mask is two minutes. corded time on the “fi rst” offi cial re- you have never had a problem be- com Check back next week.

President Trump. He also uses the a way to expand his political base his administration and its tremen- •CROUERE Trump administration’s policies as and foster unity. Unfortunately, dous successes from the onslaught a rationale for the historic fl urry of these moves were met with leaks, of negative media coverage and po- Continued From Page 4 executive orders and actions in his outright betrayal, and opposition to litical attacks from Democrats and fi rst few weeks in offi ce. his “American First” agenda. Republicans, like Congresswoman This is really being done by Dem- Biden is also recommending Biden does not even bother with Liz Cheney (R-WY), who regularly ocrats to prevent Donald Trump that President Trump no longer unity and shows zero interest in disparage his record. from running for the presidency in receive intelligence briefi ngs. He working with Republicans. He is As he once again engages the bi- 2024. claims that the President does not pursuing a very progressive agenda ased press and the disgraceful Deep They are fearful of Trump because need to receive them and may re- and making hyper partisan cabi- State, President Trump has a deci- he continually exposes their agenda veal national security secrets. This net appointments. The contrast to sion to make. He needs to either unprecedented move is just an- President Trump could not be more and tells the truth. So, Democrats take control of the GOP or form a other example of the unfair treat- striking. are determined to penalize Donald new political party. Either way, his ment Trump receives. In contrast, As these actions begin to truly Trump in every way imaginable. even though he disliked President harm our country, President Trump decision will be strongly supported Along with impeachment, Trump Barack Obama and his harmful lib- should start to speak out once by his 74 million+ voters. may be the subject of additional eral policies, Trump never stripped again. He has nothing to apologize lawsuits and criminal and civil him of his intelligence briefi ngs. for regarding his activities on Janu- Jeff Crouere is a native New Or- charges from partisan prosecutors As President, Trump constantly ary 6. Trump should fi nd a pro-free leanian and is a political columnist, like the New York Attorney General. tried to reach out to Democrats speech social media outlet and be- the author of America’s Last Chance In a recent interview, President and his Republican opponents. He gin expressing his opinions on the and provides regular commentaries Biden recommended that the im- wanted to unify the nation. In fact, issues of the day. He should grant on the Jeff Crouere YouTube chan- peachment trial move forward. This he appointed moderate Republi- interviews and announce a series of nel and on Crouere.net. For more is not surprising, for Biden never cans to several key posts in his public events. information, email him at jeff@ring- misses an opportunity to condemn administration. He believed it was President Trump needs to defend sidepolitics.com

sonally adjusted total nonfarm em- employed individuals decreased by — Houma: 5.9%, down from 6.9% •JOBS ployment increased by 3,700 jobs 29,926 from 172,445 to 142,519 in in November, but up from 4.5% in from 1,908,000 to 1,911,700 in De- December 2020. When compared to December 2019. Continued From Page 1 cember 2020. When compared to December 2019, the number of not — Lafayette: 6.2%, down from December 2019, not seasonally ad- seasonally adjusted unemployed 7.3% in November, but up from such as weather and holidays. justed total nonfarm employment individuals increased by 39,538. 4.9% in December 2019. The December 2020 unemploy- decreased by 83,200 jobs. Not seasonally adjusted Decem- — Lake Charles: 7.7%, down from ment rates by parish were: Since November 2020, not sea- ber 2020 unemployment rates for 9.7% in November, but up from — St. Landry, 7.5%, up from 6.6% sonally adjusted total private em- Louisiana’s nine MSAs are as fol- 4.5% in December 2019. in December 2019 and down from ployment increased by 5,400 jobs lows: — Monroe: 5.7%, down from 6.9% 8.9% in November 2020; from 1,579,500 to 1,584,900 in — Alexandria: 5%, down from 6% — Acadia, 5.9%, up from 5.4% December 2020. When compared in November and down from 5.4% in November, but up from 5.6% in in December 2019 and down from to December 2019, not seasonally in December 2019. December 2019. 7.1% in November 2020; adjusted private sector employment — Baton Rouge: 6.1%, down from — New Orleans: 8.2%, down from — Evangeline, 6.3%, up from 6% decreased by 74,300 jobs. 7.2% in November, but up from 10% in November, but up from in December 2019, and down from Since November 2020, the num- 4.5% in December 2019. 4.5% in December 2019. 7.6% in November 2020. ber of not seasonally adjusted em- — Hammond: 8.1%, down from — Shreveport: 6.6%, down from Louisiana’s December 2020 not ployed individuals increased by 9.6% in November, but up from 8% in November, but up from 5.2% seasonally adjusted unemployment 18,110 from 1,918,962 to 1,937,072 rate fell by 1.3 percentage points in December 2020. When compared 5.6% in December 2019. in December 2019. from November 2020 to 6.9%. The to December 2019, the number of unemployment rate also fell in all not seasonally adjusted employed nine of Louisiana’s Metropolitan individuals decreased by 50,947. Statistical Areas (MSA). Since November 2020, the num- Since November 2020, not sea- ber of not seasonally adjusted un-

Street. “It’s a big mud puddle right •MEETING now, but it’s going to remain a green space in front of The Presby- Continued From Page 1 tère,” Fonte said. Add that space to the Presbytère molished. The Cajun Ladies, a so- site and adjoining property with a cial group in Church Point, raised pond and walking track and down- the $20,000 to move it to its current town Church Point already has a location in 1993, still in the shadow “draw,” Fonte said. However, across of the church steeple. A $200,000 Main Street is Le Parc du Vieux De- grant funded the restoration project pot, the original site of the railroad to establish it as a museum. depot and loading platform repur- Different rooms on the fi rst fl oor posed as a public park and pavilion of the building are dedicated to ex- in the 1990s with even more en- hibits of an assortment of historical hancements planned. And adjacent and cultural exhibits. Work is un- to The Depot will be CPW (Church derway to restore and renovate the Point Wholesale) Central Park, cre- second fl oor, which Fonte said will ating a seven-block area where ac- afford for even more exhibits in ad- tivities will bring people together, dition to storage. according to Fonte. Meanwhile, the recent decision by Le Vieux Presbytère, located at Church Point Wholesale to demol- 205 Rue Iry Lejeune, is currently ish a couple of abandoned build- closed for the second-fl oor renova- ings has, for the fi rst time, opened tions. Fonte said he hopes the mu- up Le Vieux Presbytère to Main seum will re-open later this spring.

former member of the commission, •APPJ he saw fi rst-hand the diffi culty in acquiring a quorum for meetings. Continued From Page 1 “It happens on a regular basis,” Aucoin added. “We get the plan- for meetings. By reducing the mem- ners and the developers and the bership to seven, four would repre- engineers here and then we don’t sent a quorum instead of the cur- get enough commission members. rent fi ve. We’re stymied for another month.” Glen Howie, attorney, explained Juror Gordon Ray Morgan asked that the statute, as written, pro- if the parish is required to have a vides a “range” of membership from planning commission since all of seven to nine, therefore, no legisla- the recommendations go through tive action would be required to re- the police jury. duce the size of the board. “Most parishes do have one, but Walter Andrus was the only juror typically there should be some kind to speak out against the reduction. of review system in place,” Aucoin “Why don’t we just appoint some- said. one that will attend the meetings?” Jurors approved the reduction in he asked. membership and sent discussion Henry said the appointments are of dissolution of the commission to for terms of nine years and, as a the Legislative Committee.

Page 6 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, February 17, 2021 What does the Bible say? By: Pastor Berl Adams righteous living,” that they are saved salvation, ﬁ rst this is in vain. Be not First Baptist Church and on their way to heaven. God’s deceived by the many winds of false Special to The Church Point News Word does not teach this. Righteous religion. There are many false teachers living is taught in God’s Word but not John 3:7: “Marvel not that I said as a means of salvation. in this world. Search God’s Word — it unto thee, Ye must be born again.” Salvation is by the new birth, the must be your source of truth by which It is very important that we under- spiritual birth. We must accept Jesus you know of your salvation. stand salvation and Christianity as Christ as our payment for sin and be God gives it to us. Many people believe spiritually born into the family of God. First Baptist Church 310 S. Broad- that by changing your way of life to fol- After we are saved, we should want to low the creed of a church or by chang- be more like Christ and strive to live the way, Church Point, LA, 70525. Phone: ing their way of living to “follow after Christian, “righteous” life, but without (337) 684-2556

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The Church Point News — Wednesday, February 17, 2021 — Page 7 CAMPUS OMP Teacher and Supporter of the Year announced News Release this faculty member is always willing to help Our Mother of Peace in any capacity need- Elementary School has ed, often without even announced the 2020- being asked. 2021 Teacher of the "Exhibiting the wis- Year and the 2020-21 dom and knowledge of Supporter of the Year. a well-seasoned teach- Dan Bouillion was er, our classes easily named Teacher of the adjusted to their 'new' Year, and Katie Robin teacher. The students was named Supporter quickly developed a of the Year. welcoming rapport A statement from the with their teacher. As school on the Teacher time moved on and in of the Year announce- only the second year ment stated for follow- here, we entered 'CO- ing: "It is with great VID' with all its man- pride that we acknowl- dates and Distance edge Our Mother of Learning in March, Peace Elementary 2020. Technology was 2020-2021 Teacher brought even more of the Year, Mr. Dan to the forefront. As Katie Robin Dan Bouillion Bouillion. challenging as it may "Often times, com- have been for this ex- A statement from vide for others, includ- mother of four chil- has admirable quali- ing into a school as the perienced teacher to the school on the Sup- ing our school. They dren, three who attend ties as she works with 'new kid on the block,' adapt to the new way porter of the Year an- give their time and our school, has gone the other offi cers and especially in a small of teaching through nouncement stated their energy in their ef- the extra mile to do all members of our PTSC school/community the use of technology, the following: forts to benefi t others she can for our 'gem' of to better our school. can be quite intimi- those challenges have "Our Mother of Peace unselfi shly. a school! She has orga- dating. However, that been met with deter- Elementary proudly "As we all know, this nized events, chaired Her determination to wasn’t the case for this mination of master- recognizes Mrs. Ka- school year has been a online fundraisers, organize, plan and teacher. ing the technological tie Robin as 2020-21 challenging one, to say volunteered her time succeed on behalf of "Joining us in Au- challenge of Distance Supporter of the Year. the least. Being tasked in various other areas our students is very gust, 2019, this teach- Learning. I think he "There are those in- with COVID mandates and is currently in- much appreciated. er came in and took lives by the slogan, 'No dividuals in our lives amidst a pandemic, volved in the planning We cannot thank her the initiative to dive in job too big; no job too who always seem to it has proven diffi cult of our annual Dinner/ for all she does on be- and become involved small.' We appreciate go above and beyond fi nding creative av- Auction amidst all the in our great little all you do for us and helping others. We of- enues to be of assis- chaos of COVID. half of Our Mother of school in many areas. the students whose ten do not realize the tance to our school, "She currently holds Peace, our school, our Wearing many hats at lives you touch each sacrifi ces these people as most parents have the position of OMP faculty and staff, and Our Mother of Peace, and every day." make in order to pro- discovered. This young PTSC President and our students." The Church Point News Campus Briefs Notre Dame Ag Dept. provide income information. on or before Sept. 30, and shots www.ompwildcats.com; under the You must bring the following: must be up-to-date. You must bring “Admissions” tab click “Applica- to host benefi t dinner • Birth certifi cate the following: tions.” The Notre Dame Ag Department • Up-to-date shot record • Birth certifi cate To schedule a tour of the campus will host a benefi t dinner on Sun- • Social security card • Up-to-date shot record or for more information call (337) day, Feb. 21. • Social security card The meal will include a pork • Proof of residency (current util- 684-5780. steak, rice dressing, green bean ity bill with your name) • Proof of residency (current util- Statement of Admission: Our casserole and roll. Tickets can be • Proof of income (two consecutive ity bill with your name) Mother of Peace Elementary School purchased from Ag students or the check stubs from each wage earner; • Custody papers (if applicable) accepts student applications for ND offi ce. Pick up will be between SNAP letter or information about Please have all of the above pa- admission to any grade regardless 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in front of the income) perwork on that day or your child of race or national origin. There is ND Ag building. • Custody papers (if applicable) will not be considered registered. no discrimination in the adminis- Call 783-3519 for more informa- Please have all of the above pa- Students will be screened at the tration of educational policies, or tion. perwork on that day or your child beginning of school in August. scholarship andloan programs, and will not be considered registered. of athletic and extra-curricular pro- CPE announces Pre-K, Students will be screened during OMP announces registration grams. kindergarten registration May and then contacted about ac- for 2021-22 school year Church Point Elementary School ceptance into Pre-K. Our Mother of Peace Elementary American Legion announces Pre-K registration for Fall 2021 will CPE Kindergarten registration for will host registration for the 2021- be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30- Fall 2021 will be from 8:30-10:30 Junior Shooting Program 22 school year for students in Pre- American Legion Post 225 is 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4. a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, K3 and Pre-K4 through 8th grade. starting the Junior Shooters pro- To be eligible for Pre-K, you and March 5. Registration for new families be- gram again for 2021. your child must live in the Church To register for Kindergarten, you gan Monday, Feb. 1. If any student in grades 7-12 is Point Elementary School district, and your child must live in the Registration forms may be picked interested, call Dennis Hart at (337) the child must be 4 years old on or Church Point Elementary School up OMP school or found and down- 326-1945 or Lee Daigle at (318) 453 before Sept. 30 and the family must district, child must be 5 years old loaded from the OMP website at -4121. Acadia Parish Sheriff accepting scholarship applications OMP's Do You Know News Release or national origin. In addition, Sheriff KP Gibson will Science Fact Sheriff K.P. Gibson is honored to award a scholarship of $500 to six By: 8th graders announce that the Louisiana Sher- additional high school seniors from iffs’ Scholarship Program is cur- Acadia Parish. There will be seven rently underway. The Louisiana scholarships awarded in all: one Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will high school recipient will receive award scholarships providing as- the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship sistance to worthy Louisiana stu- and six high school recipients will dents in furthering their education receive the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Perseverance, a rover spacecraft, and training with resources made Offi ce Scholarship. will touchdown on the Mars surface available through the Louisiana Scholarship Program details and February 18, 2021 at approximately Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership applications can be obtained by vis- 2:55 central standard time. It will enter Mars Program. A Scholarship of $500 iting www.apso.org, requesting an atmosphere at a speed of approximately from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Schol- application from your high school 12,000 mph. It was launch back on July 30, 2020 by NASA and the trip to Mars will arship Program will be awarded to counselors or by contacting Kim have taken seven months. The distance it would one graduating high school student Miller, Human Resource Director have traveled is 300,000,000 miles. It will in Acadia Parish. There shall be for the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Of- land at Jezero Crater on Mars. The weight of the no restrictions on any applicant by fi ce, at 337-788-8793 or via email rover is 2,260 pounds on Earth, which is reason of age, race, creed, color, sex at [email protected]. about 850 pounds on Mars. It will explore the surface for one martian year, which is 687 Earth days. The rover is 10 feet long, 9 feet wide and 7 feet tall. The average temperature on Mars is minus 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Page 8 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, February 17, 2021 McNeese announces fall 2020 President’s Honor List, Honor Roll LSN Staff Report tenot, Madelyn Elizabeth Granger, Abby Gail Miller Redlich; Colton B. Dupre, Kaycee Marie Ev- Jessi Roasanne Guillory, Kadryn K. Branch: Shelbi R. Faul; erett, Tara L. Fontenot, Chloe G. LAKE CHARLES — The Presi- Lawyer, John C. LeJeune, Deacon Church Point: Casey J. Benoit, Frey, Quinn Faustin Fruge, Olivia dent’s Honor List and the Honor B. Richard, Reed Anthony Rougeau, Caleb A. Boudreaux, Waylon Bour- C. Fuselier, Isaac D. Richard, Kel- Roll for the fall 2020 semester at Katherine C. Sittig, Hallie M. Smith, geois, Miranda D. Charlotte, Paige li N. Richard, Alyson B. Rougeau, McNeese State University has been Hailey C. Thibodeaux, Travis C. S. Chavis, Katlyn Marie Richard; announced. Thomas, Elise M. Velez; Crowley: Madeline E. Barbin, Amber Nicole Sanders, Lundyn G. To be on the President’s Honor Evangeline: Landon S. Dupont; Ashton G. Broussard, Eulalie Marie Shreve, Kassidi Raye Thibodeaux, List, an undergraduate student Iota: Emmett M. Bobbett, Ca- Cormier, Keylie D. Cruse, Markel Grace A. Toepfer; must earn at least a 3.5 GPA or leb M. Smith, Rhiannon S. Smith, Jerome Domino, Emily E. Gotreaux, Evangeline: Taylor Ann Fruge, better while carrying at least 15 se- Hayden E. Young; Jeremy Jermain Johnson, Angelle Lucas J. Whitney; mester hours. A senior eligible for Morse: Blaire Champagne, Logan Ariel Joseph Larry, Madeline Claire Iota: Steven Nelson Bertrand, graduation but carrying less than J. Fontenot; and Lejeune, Cheyenne Hunter C. Daigle, Kobe R. Dardar, 15 hours is also eligible provided Rayne: Ethan M. Menard, Allie M. Nicole J. Floyd, Cole J. LeJeune, that student was on the President’s S. Alleman, Eric Richard, Gillian G. Kendrick M. LeJeune, Kathryn A. Honor List the previous semester. A. Bedel, Bryce J. Roy, Bradley Paul The President’s Honor List of Aca- Bergeron, Andre Stoma, Alyssa Irene Ramsey, Brittany J. Roy, Madison dia Parish students is as follows: Elizabeth Lyons Thevis, Ashantai C. Sittig, Chloe A. Smith; Basile: Mackenzie R. Comeaux, Bruce, Marcella L. Thomas, Bailee Mermentau: Megan R. Martin; Caitlynn Isabel Deshotels, Ashley Gossen, Leeann R. Villejoin, Brady and Paige Miller, Kylee Devon Walker; B. Gray, John E. L. Williams, Emily Rayne: Brandt A. Bergeron, Branch: Macie E. Breaux; Hains, Hailey E. Louise Wilson; Tra’Naye A. Brooks, Caroline A. Co- Church Point: Darcey L. Bernard, Leblanc, Kaylee R. Duson: Megan meaux, Bethany Elise Cramer, Abby Hunter A. Bernard, Sydney M. Bou- Lopez, Gabriel M. Lauren Broussard, C. Dupuis, Chasity J. Fluitt, Aime dreaux; Menard, Janie C. Karli Elisabeth Rog- Crowley: Boedy Paul Borill, Gen- Morrison, Julia er; Victoria Fontenot, Lanisha R. Fran- try J. Borill, Austin Michael Lamm, C. Morrison, Joi Egan: Michael A. cis, Sonja Godeaux Fremin, Desti- Sydney F. Leblanc, Annsley C. R. Norman, Cait- Dore, Lani A. Hanks, ny R. George, Claire Brittany Leon Martin, Allie B. Nork, Sydney Jean lyn Clair Peltier, Morley K. Rich- Cameron J. May, Kirsten E. Regan; Guillory, Brooke A. Guthrie, Sam- Spallino, Jeanne F. Thibodeaux, ard, Caylee M. Royer, Krysten L. Estherwood: Madison A. Brown- uel K. Hoffpauir, Trenton Latiolais, Sadie R. Zaunbrecher; Theunissen, Trent K. Winbush. ing, Brooke A. Comeaux, Lillian C. Meghan R. Matlock, Mariel Anne Duson: Riley K. Gautreaux ; The Honor Roll lists undergradu- Gaspard, David H. Schmid; Meche, Gracie A. Menard, Sydney Egan: Trevor D. Leger, Haley P. ate students earning at least a 3.0 Eunice: Brooke A. Aguillard, K. Menard, Sophie E. Robichaux, Mire; or B average while carrying 12 or Philippe M. Aguillard, Ryan Scott Estherwood: Jassmine P. Sims; more semester hours. Andrepont, Hunter L. Brown, Layla R. Simon, Emma Katherine Eunice: Alex H. Antoine, Victoria Acadia Parish Honor Roll stu- Trevin S. Ceaser, William Chach- Smith, Kassandra Phoebe Strout, A. Ardoin, Amelia Claire Bellard, dents are listed as follows: ere, Ryan Ashley Citizen, Katelyn Walton J. Thibodeaux, Caroline M. Abbigail R. Fontenot, Grant M. Fon- Basile: Mackenzie C. Leonards, Alexis Clark, Kelby D. Duplechain, Zimmerman. •BRADSHAW

Continued From Page 4 to admit that even such a body of snow maybe not. Sometimes things like that place on the globe; and nothing short could possibly have fallen in Louisiana.” catch on. of a considerable upheaval beneath the At length he exclaimed, according It was only a few years later, for in- sea, or a disturbance of its bed, can pro- to the newspaper, “Well this beats all! stance, that the Donaldsonville Chief duce any such wave as is fancied in this Snow in Louisiana — and such snow! reported that people were moving out absurd prediction.” It is all owing to their new-fangled no- of low parts of New Orleans and coast- “OK.” the fearful said, “maybe you tions — them telegraph wires and their al Louisiana because of the prediction can’t say for sure that it will happen, railroad schemes. It is no wonder that that an unusual alignment of the plan- but neither can you say that it won’t.” we have such weather, when we’ve got ets was about to cause a huge tidal That does sound a bit like some of up so close to the North, as to speak to wave that “would extend some distance our modern forecasts of a “fi fty percent them quick as lightning!” inland, carrying destruction and deso- chance” that it might rain or snow, or “After a while,” the old-timer speculat- lation in … vast proportions.” that it might not. But at least we’ve ed, “we’ll have our Mississippi and our That forecast was reputedly made by moved past blaming the telegraph lines, bayous so frozen over that our summer “the celebrated Professor Agassiz,” and I think. heat won’t thaw them before they’re fro- persisted even after another professor, zen again. And we’ll have to go to South Caleb G. Forshey of New Orleans, told A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s col- America or some other out-of-the-way newspapers that “no ‘conjunction of umns, Cajuns and Other Characters, place to make our sugar.” the planets’ or combination of causes is now available from Pelican Publish- It is entirely possible that the Banner known to science, can give the remotest ing. You can contact him at jimbrad- made up the old inhabitant’s remarks guess when an earthquake will occur, [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, and offered them tongue-in-cheek, but or a volcano discharge its lava, at any Washington LA 70589. The Church Point News LEGALS It was moved by Lebas, seconded by Comeaux to amend the agenda to include the vesting time to two years from the previous time frame of fi ve years for the PUBLIC NOTICE the following: Resolution for reappointment of Burt Faul / appointment of Dale Wim- town retirement plan. berly to Fire District 10, amendment of noise ordinance for vehicles, and potential Vote: All in favor Acadia St. Landry Hospital will fi le an application with USDA Rural Development investigation of dilapidated mobile home on Arthur Daigle Loop. Resolution unanimously approved for fi nancial assistance to develop a new thirty-fi ve bed critical access hospital Vote: All in favor LAW ENFORCEMENT with 25 acute care/swing beds and a 10 bed distinct part psychiatric unit in Church Agenda unanimously amended It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Semien to approve the full-time hire Point, Louisiana (the ({Project"). It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Lebas to approve a resolution reap- of dispatcher Jessica Trahan. A public meeting for comments will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at Acadia St. pointing Burt Faul to Fire District 10, and appointing Dale Wimberly to Fire District Vote: All in favor Landry Hospital to discuss the proposed Project and to provide the opportunity for 10. Hire unanimously approved public comment on the Project, including economic and environmental impacts, Vote: All in favor It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Semien to approve the part-time hire service area, and alternatives to the Project. Resolution unanimously approved of offi cer Sarah Olivier. It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by O’Pry to approve an introduction Vote: All in favor RUN 2T: FEBRUARY 10, 2021 AND FEBRUARY 17, 2021 amending the current noise ordinance for vehicles, while adding a fi ne of $50.00 Hire unanimously approved plus court costs for fi rst offense, and $100.00 plus court costs for second offense. It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Cormier to approve the hire of full-time PUBLIC NOTICE Vote: All in favor offi cer Samuel Tezeno. Introduction to amendment unanimously approved; public hearing set for Vote: All in favor 3/1/2021 at 5:55 PM. Hire unanimously approved MUNICIPAL MINUTES, TOWN OF CHURCH POINT, STATE OF LOUISIANA It was moved by Lebas, seconded by O’Pry to investigate a potential dilapidated LEGAL REGULAR MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 4TH, 2021 mobile home on Arthur Daigle Loop. It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Comeaux to approve an amendment to PUBLIC HEARING Vote: All in favor fi reworks ordinance #0302203, adding the following times to the dates that fi re- Mayor Meche called the public hearing to order so that public comment could be Motion unanimously approved works are allowed in the city limits: July 4th - 10 AM to 11:59 PM, December 24th offered on the following: Amendment to fi reworks ordinance #0302203, adding the READING AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES - 10AM to 11:59 PM, December 25th -10 AM to 8 PM, December 31st – 10 AM to following times to the dates that fi reworks are allowed in the city limits: July 4th - 10 It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Cormier to accept the minutes as written. 1 AM (Jan 1st), January 1st – 10 AM to 8 PM. AM to 11:59 PM, December 24th - 10AM to 11:59 PM, December 25th -10 AM to Vote: All in favor Vote: All in favor 8 PM, December 31st – 10 AM to 1 AM (Jan 1st), January 1st – 10 AM to 8 PM. Minutes unanimously accepted Amendment unanimously approved No comments were offered. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Lebas to add a fi ne to fi reworks ordi- REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Cormier, seconded by O’Pry to accept the December 2020 nance #0302203, consisting of $50.00 plus court costs for fi rst offense, $100.00 ATTENDANCE: fi nancial report. plus court costs for second offense, along with seizure of fi reworks involved in MAYOR: Ryan “Spanky” Meche Vote: All in favor violation. ALDERMEN: Christine Semien (Ward 1), Kim Cormier (Ward 2), Pat O’Pry Financial report unanimously accepted. Vote: All in favor (Ward 3), Chris Lebas (Ward 4), NEW BUSINESS Fine unanimously approved Errol “Slu” Comeaux (Ward 5) FINANCE CLOSING CHIEF OF POLICE: Dale Thibodeaux It was moved by Comeaux, seconded by Lebas to approve a budget amend- It was moved by Cormier, seconded by O’Pry to adjourn the meeting. MUNICIPAL CLERK: Rowdy Latiolais ment match of $5,000 with the Saddle Tramp for barricades, along with a ten bar- Vote: All in favor TOWN ATTORNEY: Lucas Colligan ricade match with Troy Richard. Meeting unanimously adjourned ABSENT: None Vote: All in favor Motion unanimously approved APPROVED AS TO AUTHENTICITY: COMMENCEMENT It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Cormier to approve a reappointment of ______CALL TO ORDER a match in the amount of $2,000 from the Alumni Tournament to go towards the RYAN MECHE, MAYOR DATE Mayor Meche called the Regular Council Meeting to order. police department. ______INVOCATION AND PLEDGE Vote: All in favor ROWDY LATIOLAIS, CLERK DATE Prayer led by Councilman O’Pry / Pledge led by Councilman Cormier. Motion unanimously approved AGENDA AMENDMENT It was moved by O’Pry, seconded by Semien to approve a resolution moving RUN 1T: FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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Old Evangeline Brokerage building moved through town On Feb. 5, Louisiana State Police troopers escorted the old Evangeline Brokerage building as it was moved from the corner of North David and West Thibodeaux streets to its new location off North Main Street. The move took several hours and included moving telephone and power lines and traffi c lights. In addition to once housing the Evangeline Brokerage, the building has also been used as a restaurant and a doughnut shop. The building was purchased from the Town of Church Point last year. (Photos by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) Researcher aims to pinpoint State group is urging disease resistance gene in rice ‘fair’ redistricting process By: Bruce Schultz LSU AgCenter By: David Jacobs tricts Louisiana said. Special to The The Center Square “I support a fair redistricting pro- Church Point News cess that elevates common sense BATON ROUGE — A group of principles over plainly partisan Louisiana voting-rights advocates BATON ROUGE — An LSU Ag- special interests,” Magee said in the are urging lawmakers to commit to prepared statement. Center plant pathologist will use a four principles organizers say will $500,000 grant from the U.S. De- Organizers argue the following help to ensure a “fair” redistricting four principles are important to a partment of Agriculture to pinpoint process. fair redistricting process: the location of a gene in rice that After the federal government’s • Community: Existing town, city could help farmers control a poten- once-a-decade population census, and parish boundaries should be tially devastating plant disease. states create new political bound- respected. Districts should mini- “Our goal is to characterize the aries that refl ect the results. Fair mize geographic sprawl. resistance to narrow brown leaf Districts Louisiana is asking citi- • Transparency: All redistricting spot at the genetic and functional zens and elected offi cials to sign a activities should be subject to pub- level,” said Jonathan Richards. pledge committed to a redistrict- lic records and meeting laws. The Narrow brown leaf spot is also ing process that is transparent and process “should include extraordi- nonpartisan, leading to districts known as Cercospora. nary and proactive efforts to engage that preserve communities and give Richards will be working with Ag- citizens in rural, suburban, and each voter “equal representative Center rice breeders Adam Famoso urban areas across all parts of the and Brijesh Angira as well as Ni- LSU AgCenter plant pathologist power.” “When we approve new district state, both in-person and virtually.” ranjan Baisakh, AgCenter molecu- Jonathan Richards in his lab, lines this year, every Louisianan • Equality: Districts should not lar biologist and geneticist. where is working on pinpoint- should end up with equal repre- pack a constituency in a single dis- Richards said Famoso’s team ing the location of a gene in rice sentative power, something that we trict to reduce its infl uence in other identifi ed the major resistance districts, nor should the power of a that would help farmers control can only achieve with fair districts,” gene. With the grant, the exact lo- state Rep. Ted James, D-Baton constituency be diluted into mul- cation of the gene can be identifi ed. a potentially devastating plant Rouge, said in a prepared state- tiple districts. As an analogy, Richards said Fa- disease. (Photo courtesy of Olivia ment. The racial diversity of the con- moso’s team identifi ed the subdivi- McClure/LSU AgCenter) “Right now, too many voices have gressional delegation, state Legis- sion where the gene resides. This been effectively silenced as a result lature, state Supreme Court and grant project aims to determine its cally has been an erratic disease. of gerrymandering. As legislators, other statewide bodies, and local exact address. Some years, farmers have few prob- we have to bring our best selves to councils should refl ect the makeup “Once we’ve identifi ed the gene, lems with the disease — but when it the table this year and demonstrate of the communities they represent. we’ll be able to develop a perfect becomes a problem, it can decrease integrity as state leaders.” • Integrity: “Neither the process marker and understand how it yields by 40%. James and state Rep. Tanner nor the outcome should be de- functions,” he said. “In recent years, there has been a Magee, R-Houma, are the fi rst law- signed to achieve specifi c partisan The marker will enable breeders higher prevalence in Louisiana and makers to sign the pledge, Fair Dis- electoral outcomes.” to incorporate the resistance gene in neighboring states,” he said. in developing new varieties, he said. Famoso said the USDA research His goal is to fi nd the gene within grant process is highly competitive, three years. and only a small percentage of the The funding will pay for research applications are funded. supplies, lab expenses, fi eld trials Richards’ work could be useful to and the salaries of a postdoctoral fi ght Cercospora in soybeans and researcher and a research associ- other crops, Famoso said. ate. “There’s a lot more we can learn The project will use CRISPR/ for the long term,” Famoso said. Cas9 gene editing technology by Richards also is determining Baisakh. which rice varieties have resis- “We’re just using this as a tool to tance, and he is working to identify validate the function of the gene,” the different races of Cercospora Richards said. present in Louisiana. He also will look for additional In addition, he is studying control genes that impart a lower but more of the disease with fungicides. He durable level of resistance. When said one race has developed resis- combined with the major resistance tance to strobilurin fungicides. He gene, the other genes will raise a also is working to determine if re- plant’s defenses even higher, mak- sistance to the propiconazole fungi- ing it more diffi cult for a pathogen cides has developed. to overcome, Richards explained. He said he has collected 300 iso- “Our ultimate goal is to be able to lates of the disease, and that effort combine multiple genes for a dura- will include sampling in north Loui- ble solution for the future,” he said. siana. Richards said he also plans Richards said Cercospora histori- to study the disease in row rice. Church Point Police Department offi cers located 81 doses of Alprazol- am and 52 grams of marijuana during a Feb. 3 traffi c stop. The suspect ‘Return to Yakni Chitto’ was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV and possession of marijuana. (Photo courtesy of Dale Thibodeaux) exhibit at Vermilionville •CPPD LSN Staff Report raise awareness of Indigenous his- tories and the deep community ties Continued From Page 1 LAFAYETTE — For the last year, along the bayous of the region. Canal Street where illegal narcotics CPPD and later transferred to the Monique Michelle Verdin’s exhibit, Curated by artist Michel Varsico, were located on the suspect and in “Return to Yakni Chitto,” has been Acadia Parish Jail to await bond. “Return to Yakni Chito” is designed the vehicle. Located was 81 doses of traveling around south Louisiana "The suspect has previous drug around three triangular pillars Alprazolam and 52 grams of mari- in honor of the migrations of Ver- which support collages of intimate juana buds." arrests in the Town of Church din’s Houma family through the family portraits, including archi- The suspect was booked into the Point," Thibodeax stated. Gulf South. val images from Monique’s grand- Produced by the Neighborhood mother’s childhood as well as her Story Project, a collaborative eth- own black and white photographs. nography nonprofi t, the exhibit was Like the tide, excerpts of Raymond created to celebrate the publication of the fi rst book written by an In- Moose Jackson’s poems move up digenous artist in Louisiana (Uni- and down the columns. versity of New Orleans Press 2019). The exhibit will be on view at Ver- From the NSP’s corner store in milionville through March 29 and the Seventh Ward of New Orleans is included in the price of admis- to Los Isleños Museum, to the sion to the museum. Newcomb Art Museum and now to For more information call (337) Vermilionville, the exhibit seeks to 233-4077.