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Amanda Cain, St. Landry Parish Government finance director, discusses the Parish Council’s 2020 and 2021 budgets at a meeting Wednesday in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The Le Vieux Presbytére Museum in Church Point, bousillage. The structure even had a brick wine cellar constructed in 1887 as a home for priests, measures accessible from the central hall at one time. (Photo by 40 feet by 40 feet, with an 8-foot porch surrounding the Claudette Olivier/The Church Point News) structure. The walls are farmed in wood and filled with Parish budget balanced, but Church Point museum questions hover By Harlan Kirgan is balanced.” Editor The parish finances getting a makeover OPELOUSAS — An faced uncertainty from amended 2020 budget and hurricanes that battered a proposed 2021 budget the parish and the CO- Second floor at Le Vieux Presbytère to be opened to public were introduced at a spe- VID-19 pandemic. By Claudette Olivier and a long hallway to reach the brick wine cellar accessible from cial meeting Tuesday. The pandemic caused The Church Point News other two windows — remember, the central hall. The 2020 budget in- revenue shortfalls mainly CHURCH POINT — One of the no air-conditioning. During the In 2007, a group of volunteers cludes an ending balance due to decreases in activ- oldest second stories in Church 11-year restoration, when much collected artifacts, pictures and of $2,123,405 that is car- ity at Evangeline Downs Point will soon be open to the of the building was torn down stories of Church Point and its ried forward into the 2021 and from video poker. public. to its roots, the upstairs was not people, and the building has since ending balance. The 2020 Cain said the racino rev- Local historian Gene slated for renovation. It was left served as the Town of Church beginning balance was enue dropped to zero at Thibodeaux said, “I am not an in whatever condition the workers Point’s museum. The museum was $1,574,569 — A $548,836 one point. architect nor did I see the building left it in.” originally open for tours once a difference. Another major question 100 years ago, but I am familiar One of Church Point’s earli- week and by appointment, and it is Amanda Cain, finance in the 2021 budget is if vot- with the building and have an est, still standing homes to have also available for special events. director, presented the ers will approve a 1-mill, engineering background. This an upstairs area, the Le Vieux Museum curator Harold Fonte budget and said, “I’m hap- 10-year jail maintenance is my opinion — when the pres- Presbytère Museum is undergo- said the two upstairs rooms were py to say the 2021 budget (See Budget, Page 2) bytere was built, there were two ing some major updates, including first occupied by family members bedrooms upstairs, insulated new flooring on the second floor, of Fr. Auguste Vincent Eby who by bousillage. The other spaces an area that has been closed to the was resident pastor of the Sacred (upstairs) were likely never used, public since the building opened Heart of Mary Parish and spear- being so hot during the Louisiana as a museum in 2007. The mu- headed the construction of the summer. They were not boarded seum is closed to the public for the residence. Those family members over — they were never open in updates. were Eby’s two sisters and a neph- Parish meeting the first place. The building, constructed in ew. Eby, a native of Perigueux, “The two upstairs rooms were 1887 as a home for priests, mea- France, lived downstairs. Fonte likely no longer used after the sures 40 feet by 40 feet, with an said the two rooms were likely last addresses soaring porches were enclosed and the bed- eight foot porch all around. The used in the early 1960s and at that room wing added, except maybe for walls are framed in wood and time were still used as bedrooms. storage. In its original state, the filled in with bousillage, and the upstairs had a room on each side structure even originally had a (See Museum, Page 2) virus positivity rate OPELOUSAS — St. which measures human Landry Parish President mobility. Jessie Bellard met with The meeting addressed several parish mayors bars in the parish that are Wednesday about the in- affected by the higher pos- LSU report: Worst may be over for oil&gas crease in positivity rates itivity rates and the gover- By David Jacobs fessor Greg Upton, assume that which could add to the global oil in the parish and what nor’s new modified Phase The Center Square presumptive President-elect Joe supply, and industry efforts to re- the impact of the modified 2. Bellard recommended The worst is likely over for Loui- Biden’s campaign proposal to duce carbon emissions. Ironically, Phase 2. that bar owners follow the siana’s struggling oil-and-gas sec- ban new oil and gas permitting regulatory changes that make it The parish has experi- governor’s proclamation: tor, though employment is unlikely on public lands and waters is not harder to develop oil-and-gas re- enced a second straight For bars in parishes to rebound to levels seen before implemented anytime soon. They sources could benefit certain sec- week of higher COVID-19 above 5% positivity, bars the 2015 crash or even to pre-CO- also assume that trade talks with tors of the industry by increasing positivity percentages. For are closed to indoor sales VID-19 levels, according to a new China will not deteriorate, leading prices for fossil fuels. the week of Nov. 5 to 11, and consumption but open report. to new tariffs, and that the COV- Oil production, both nationally the parish had an 11.90% for outdoor consumption The LSU Center for Energy Stud- ID-19 pandemic is brought under and in the Gulf Coast region, is rate. That number was up at tables only and 25 per- ies projects Louisiana will regain control. expected to decline over the next from the 11.10% recorded cent capacity, with a max- about 2,600 jobs in the upstream “Embedded in this outlook is three years. the week before. imum of 50 people. Social oil and gas extraction and services the assumption that COVID-19 The authors project $105 billion Bellard and the mayors distancing is required. sectors by the end of next year rela- will gradually subside, and that in energy manufacturing invest- agreed to push the mes- Take-out and delivery will tive to the low point in September. a second wave of shutdowns will ment in the Gulf Coast region by sage to their citizens to still be available. Louisiana refining and chemical be avoided,” the authors say. “Yet, 2029. They expect investments to wear a mask, wash hands, Bellard recommended manufacturing employment is ex- within days of sending this [re- consist of $58 billion in liquified and continue to social dis- that bar owners who have pected to increase by about 300 port] off to print, the likelihood natural gas investments (55%) and tance, a parish govern- questions about the modi- jobs by the end of 2021, or about a of a second wave of infections $47 billion (45%) in non-LNG en- ment news release stated. fied Phase 2 should visit 0.8% increase. and associated reduced economic ergy manufacturing investments. St. Landry Parish rat- opensafely.la.gov and reg- The authors of the center’s 2021 activity has increased substan- Most of the total investment will ed a D grade on the CO- ister their business. New Gulf Coast Energy Outlook, LSU tially.” be in Louisiana ($63.5 billion or VID-19 Social Distanc- guidance for the Phase is CES director and professor Da- Other factors to watch include a 60%) followed by Texas ($41.5 bil- ing Scorecard hosted by available for download at vid Dismukes and associate pro- potential re-engagement with Iran, lion or 40%). the website unacast.com that website.

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the previously unused up- rator and an army of vol- tor was Fr. Eby. Thibodeaux said that when the church decided stairs spaces will be used unteers couldn’t have done “When he arrived, he the building that sat at to demolish the old build- Museum for storage. on their own,” Fonte said. discovered that his church this site was far different ing due to it becoming a (Continued from Page 1) “We will rotate some Meche said the update and his living quarters in from the one Fr. Eby had financial burden.” While the flooring in the of the displays by season, to the museum is long the back room of it were built. In 1910, an annex The church then do- second story hallway was and the storage space will overdue. in a sorry state of repair,” was added by Fr. Auguste nated the building, to be redone with a more mod- allow more items to be “What we are trying to Thibodeaux said. “Fr. Francois Roger, and a moved, to the town, but ern material — plywood housed at the museum, do is get more interest in Eby built a new church kitchen was added in 1928 only the original section and vinyl — wood that Fonte said. “There will be the museum,” Meche said. in 1885, located at what by Fr. Auguste Mathurin was able to be moved. needed to be replaced in ‘new’ things on display at “The museum is part of is now the boulevard be- Viel. Through the efforts of the the bedrooms, which Fonte different times of the year, my plan for a central park, tween the present church “Monsignor Bienvenu Town of Church Point, said appear to be the origi- and hopefully this will and this was just one more and the graveyard.” also modernized it after it civic organizations and nal floors, was replaced generate periodic returns piece of the puzzle to do. It With the new church was moved,” Thibodeaux residents, funds were col- with tongue and groove by visitors.” was on my list of things to complete, Fr. Eby then said. “The building now lected, and the building boards donated by Evange- Fonte said items avail- do. There’s a lot of loose turned his attention to had a wing for bedrooms was then moved off the line Brokerage. Fonte said able at the gift shop will ends right now, but over constructing a new rectory and another for a kitchen, church’s property — at tongue and groove con- likely include key chains the next six months, peo- where the current church with an imposing cupola a cost of $20,000, more struction is also how the and coozies. ple will start to see those building now stands. above them. The porch than 33 times the build- original floor was made. Fonte expressed his gaps close.” Eventually, the time had been closed in to make ing’s original construc- The walls of the south- thanks to the museum’s The history of how the came to replace the 1885 more room.” tion cost of $600 — and ern upstairs room will re- board members as well as Presbytère came to be can church, and Msgr. Clay By 1988, 100 years after to a lot across the street tain the shiplap look, and L.J. Bellard, Julie Guidry, be traced back to 1848. Anthony Bienvenu, pas- it was first constructed, donated by Church Point the northern room will Linda Boudreaux and That year, Jesuit priests tor of the Our Lady of the the building was no longer Wholesale. The structure remain as is to display the Thibodeaux for providing from Grand Coteau built a Sacred Heart Parish, had used for its original pur- arrived at its new loca- bousillage. history of the building as chapel to serve those living the old church torn down pose. tion on the corner of Rue In addition to the new the updates are complet- along Bayou Plaquemine and the present brick “Plans were made to Ira Lejeune and Rogers the new flooring, updates ed. Brulee, and the chapel church built in 1954. convert the now-empty Street on July 15, 1993. to the museum will also All of the work is ex- was located about where “The site chosen for rectory into a commu- A few years later, in 1997, include new display cases, pected to be complete by the Our Mother of Peace this new church was right nity center and museum,” the presbytere was placed new displays and memora- the end of the year, and Elementary School gym where the old presbytery Thibodeaux said. “It’s on the National Register bilia, a gift shop and a sec- the museum is scheduled is today. A small living sat — it had to be moved name was to be ‘Le Vieux of Historical Places. ond air conditioning unit. to reopen in early 2021. quarters in the rear part or replaced before the new Presbytere,’ French for Following the move, fed- “What’s good is that The museum’s up- of the church was used for church could be built,” the old presbytery. A live eral and state grants were we will have the stories dates were spearhead by priests who stayed over- Thibodeaux said. “It was radio Cajun music show obtained, and the down- behind all of the memora- Church Point Mayor Ryan night. moved rather than re- was aired from the build- stairs area was restored bilia — who it came from “Spanky” Meche and The religious house placed. In 1951, the build- ing. The Cajun Ladies to its its original 1887 con- and how it got here,” Fonte carried out by Town of would eventually become ing was shifted a little organization unofficially dition, with the exception said. “The museum will be Church Point employees. part of the Archdiocese of down the street, sitting ran the building, which of a modern bathroom. self explanatory.” “The mayor and the New Orleans and the Sa- directly across Bienvenu was still sitting on church The decade-long restora- The two upstairs rooms town’s workers were able cred Heart of Mary Par- Street from the rear of to- property. The state of af- tion effort was completed will house displays, and to do what a part-time cu- ish. The new parish’s pas- day’s Home Bank.” fairs lasted until 1991, in 2004.

Parish Judicial System, the first half of the year Court Costs revenue the general tion for an estimated cost 2%. due to the closing of casi- • Declined in the first fund and budgeted in of $135,000 budgeted for Budget Parish Clerk of Court, nos during the half ofthe year due to the Road and Bridge. 2021. (Continued from Page 1) 1.5%. stay-at-home order from closing ofthe courts dur- • Expenditures: Capital Outlay tax that that is projected Parish Assessor’s Of- the COVID-19 pandemic. ing the stay-athome Health Insurance • Applied for capital to raise $687,000 annu- fice, 1.5%. • Revenues began in- order from the COV- • Increase in the em- outlay through the state. ally. If the tax to be voted An apparent bright spot creasing during Phase 1. ID-19 pandemic. ployee and employer’s por- • State match require- on Dec. 5 does not pass, in the budget is in 2017 • Town of Grand Cote- • Revenues began in- tion of health insurance ments for 2021. the impact would be in the the parish government au - $75,000 annual pay- creasing during Phase 1. cost for 2021. The Juvenile Detention Ex- parish’s road and drain- began taking out a line of ment. Current balance State inmate feeding health insurance in- penses age programs. credit. owed is revenue crease for the employee’ • 2020 Budgeted Jessie Bellard, par- Cain outlined it as: $1.5 $162,223.07. Next pay- • Revenue increased portion is $479.04 per Amount - $65,933 ish president, said the millon in 2017 with $1.3 ment is due 02/01/2021. due to more state inmates year and the • 2020 Actual Amount jail maintenance is a million used; $1.5 million ~ CARES in the jail. increase for the employ- Projected - $134,880 mandated expense. The in 2018 with $879,000 • Revenue received for • Expenditures have er’s portion is $572.04 per • Substantial increase parish would have to used; $1 million in 2019 COVID related expenses. also increased due to more year per employee. budgeted for 2021. use racino funds now with $522,000 used; and Ad Valorem Tax Rev- state inmates in the jail. Fuel cost Prisoner costs budgeted for road main- this year the line of credit enue • State inmates couldn’t • Savings of approxi- • Housing off campus tenance, which is not a was increased to $5 mil- • Revenue expected to be housed outside of our mately 40%. Varies in concerns. mandated expense, for lion for a 10-year period, increase for 2020. jail during the pandemic. each fund. • Cost - $26.39 per day the jail maintenance and because of concern over Adjudicated Property • Currently housing 30 • Vehicles not being al- per inmate. operation. disruptions due to corona- Revenue in the jail. lowed to be driven home • Currently have 48 The proposed 2021 bud- virus. • Utilizing unrestricted Facility Rentals except when on-call in housed off campus. Cost - get projects $2.340,000 “We have been to stay reserves of approximately • Revenue decreased 2020. $38,001.60 per month. racino revenue, up from afloat. We have not bor- $130,000 for 2021 that we due to the COVID-19 pan- Dues & Subscriptions Airport Transfer $1,823,835 expected this rowed anything,” Cain did not use demic. • Increase for new ac- • Decrease of $15,000 year. said of this year’s bud- in 2020. Racino funds counting, payroll, and per- in transfers to the Airport The road and bridge get. • One-time payment for • Revenue decreased mit software for 2021. Fund for 2020. fund is to get 55% of the The only borrowing that 2021. due to the COVID-19 pan- GA travel expenses • No transfer budgeted racino revenue, which may occur is to increase Affidavit and Building demic. • Decrease due to the for 2021. this year is expected to be hangar capacity at the Permits • Revenue began in- new Parish President not Council Expenses $962,985. parish airport in Opelou- • Increase in fees have creasing during Phase 1. taking a travel allowance • Per Council’s request: By ordinance, the racino sas. generated approximately • Still a 10% decrease or turning in • Increase in Council money is split as follows. The budget presentation $180,000 more than the compared to the amounts mileage. travel budgeted for 2021. Parish Government, also included the follow- budgeted pre-COVID. Professional fees 2020 Budgeted Amount 62.5%; General Fund, 6%; ing. amount. Administrative fees • Increase due to legal - $10,959 Road & Bridge, 55%; and Budget changes for the • Fees are set by Ordi- • Hospital administra- fees for 2020 that we will 2021 Budgeted Amount Airport, 1.5%. fiscal years 2020 and nance. tive revenue of $125,000 not have for 2021 since the - $15,000 Coroner, 1.5%. 2021: ~ Severance Tax Rev- is anticipated line of credit • Regional Meeting Economic Development, • Revenues: enue • Video Poker revenue is for two years. hosted by St. Landry Par- 5%. Video Poker • Decreased by approxi- of $125,000 was removed Election Expense ish budgeted for $6,000 for District Attorney, 3.5%. • 2020 Budgeted mately $145,000 for 2020 from the 2021 budget for • Parish President Elec- 2021. 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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com News Sunday, November 29, 2020 3 Eunice Police radio logs Training Academy graduates The following are ex- in the 500 block of North 17:56 Harassment re- cerpts from the Eunice Vivian and advised that ported in the 1300 block Police Department radio he is chasing ducks in the of Nile. dispatch logs. yard. 19:01 Caller in the 100 November 23 21:21 Caller in the 300 block of East Ardoin ad- 08:57 Lobby complaint block of East Dean ad- vised that her child’s fa- in reference to her daugh- vised of a juvenile not ther is refusing to leave ter punched at the movies. listening and shoved his her home. 09:18 Lobby complaint mother. 19:49 Caller in the 400 in reference to a stolen 21:49 Suspicious vehicle block of Cotton requested bike. reported in front of an to speak to an officer in 09:42 Lobby complaint apartment at SweetRidge reference to a removal of a in regards to a sexual as- Apartments. subject from her home. sault. November 24 19:55 Report of a subject 12:27 Lobby complaint 07:37 Report of two bus- threatening and harassing in reference to a stolen es that bumped in horse her in the 900 block of East trash can. shoe at Highland Elemen- Laurel, Family Dollar. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the graduation of two sheriff’s deputies 14:53 Caller in the 600 tary. 20:04 Lobby complaint from the 56th session of St. Martin Sheriff’s Basic Training Academy. The sheriff’s office block of East Vine advised 10:14 Report of a rail- in reference to stalking. also had one other deputy attend the academy but was there for a refresher course do to a that her father is not al- road crossing down at CC 20:48 Caller in the area break in service. The police academy is 15 weeks of classes that instruct officers through- lowed on the property and Duson. of Minerva and Halsey ad- out the Acadiana area. During the course, cadets are instructed in firearms qualifications, is giving stuff away. 10:37 Report of a sub- vised that there are kids physical fitness, first aid/CPR, academic courses and must pass a State of Louisiana Police 15:24 A report of a sub- ject that is not supposed to and they were trying to Officers Standard Training test to be certified as a peace officer. ject that ran off the road be allowed at a residence. break into his home. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated that “Since being elected into office in 2006 my pledge way by a truck. Call came Call came from the 900 21:05 Caller in the area was to have all deputies serving our citizens be professional and committed to a higher from the 800 block of West block of Alexandre. of Duck and Charles ad- standard, and we have held true to that commitment”. Sheriff Guidroz added that “I will 11:36 911 call came from vised of a power line half- continue to place certified deputies on the streets of St. Landry Parish to better serve the Walnut. public and would like to commend the deputies for their hard work and dedication while in 16:14 Caller from Apple the 500 block of Ida and way down on the roadway. the academy.” Tree DayCare advised of advised that a subject was 21:11 Caller in the 1800 From the left are Deputy Daniel Allemond; Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux, director of a subject that is throwing pulled from a home and block of Dudley advised Training and Professional Development; and Deputy Maria Deville. Detective Steven Hi- stuff over the fence. she had her items thrown. that her ex husband is dalgo is not pictured but attended the refresher course. 17:26 Wreck reported 11:37 Caller from the banging on her door, and in front of Mr. Bee’s Car Sunrise Apartments ad- refusing to leave. wash. vised of two subjects that 22:24 Suspicious sub- 17:40 Report of a boy have a gun. ject reported in the area of stuck on the roof, call 11:45 Unfounded, no College. came from the 300 block weapons. 23:02 Caller in the 1500 of North 7th Street. 12:08 Lobby complaint block of West Vine advised 18:02 Fight reported in in reference to a theft. that her neighbors threat- the area of the Brentwood 12:09 Caller in the area ened her husband, and Apartments. of the Drug Testing Con- pulled out a gun. 18:10 Wreck reported sortium advised of an in- 23:50 Caller in the area in the 100 block of Bou- fant in the middle of the of Minerva and Halsey dreaux, no road blockage roadway. advised that he can see a or injuries. 13:31 Suspicious subject light inside a home, and 18:12 Caller in the 800 reported in the area of believes no one is sup- block of Tate advised of a Texaco station. posed to be there. subject throwing her stuff 14:31 Shoplifting re- November 25 and will not let her collect ported at Walmart. 00:42 Report of two ju- her things and leave. 14:50 Suspicious subject veniles walking on foot 18:28 Caller advised of a reported near the Family in the area of North 4th subject sitting on the rail- Dollar, East Laurel. Street and Magnolia. road tracks in the area of 16:09 Disturbance re- 03:20 Distburance re- These Eunice Police officers graduated Nov. 24, after 15 weeks at the St. Martin Parish Riceland. ported in the 500 block of ported in the 100 block of Training Academy. From left, are Officers Noah Courville. Trace Tilbury and Kellie Dupre; 19:10 Suspicious subject Ida. Johnson. and Police Chief Randy Fontenot. (Submitted photo) St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s arrests The following are November 19 being forbidden. Arrested 35, 400 block of Bennett Opelousas. Possession Ville Platte. Domestic arrests reported by the St. Markee Benjamin, 18, by Opelousas Police. Street, Krotz Springs. with intent to distrib- abuse battery (2 counts), Landry Parish Sheriff’s 600 block of Perrault Reginald Isaiah Careless operation of ute Schedule IV CDS. possession of Schedule Office. Street, Opelousas. Manuel, 22, 900 block of a motor vehicle, bench Arrested by Opelousas II CDS. Arrested by November 18 Resisting an officer, ille- East Street, Opelousas. warrant. Arrested by Police. Opelousas Police. John Trevor Devillier, gal carrying of weapons. Resisting an officer, felon Louisiana State Police. Sadadra Boatman, 33, Marvin M. Richardson, 21, 400 block of Deprimo Arrested by Opelousas in possession of a firearm Disary D. Richard, 37, 100 block of Sarah Drive, 49, 600 block of Lane, Opelousas. Police. (2 counts). Arrested by 100 block of Angel Road, Sunset. Switched license Beauregard Street, Speeding, possession Rondell Ronshon Opelousas Police. Opelousas. Possession of plate, resisting an officer Alexandria. Felon in with intent to distrib- Guillory, 28, 1300 block of William Kevin Rideau, Schedule I CDS, posses- with force or violence, no possession of a firearm, ute Schedule I CDS, Artigue Street, Opelousas. 37, 500 block of South sion with intent to dis- insurance, illegal posses- possession of drug para- possession Arrested by Bench warrant (3 counts). Liberty Street, Opelousas. tribute Schedule I CDS. sion of stolen property, phernalia. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Arrested by St. Landry Stop sign/yield sign viola- Arrested by Opelousas threatening a public offi- Opelousas Police. David Wayne Tanner, Parish Sheriff’s Office. tion, no driver’s license, Police. cial, no child restraints, no Dante Berard, 29, Jr., 31, 300 block of Leroy November 20 resisting an officer, pos- Mikeal James Arvie, driver’s license. Arrested 1900 block of Mahogany Brooks Road, Opelousas. Joshua James Mott, session of Schedule I CDS, 25, 1200 block of West by Sunset Police. Drive, Opelousas. Bench Criminal trespass, crimi- 22, 600 block of Verdie possession of drug para- Cherry Street, Opelousas. Rebecca Gaspard, warrant. Arrested by St. nal damage to property, Street, Opelousas. Bench phernalia, no seat belts. No driver’s license, pos- 74, 1200 block of Miller Landry Parish Sheriff’s simple assault (2 counts). warrant. Arrested by St. Arrested by Opelousas session of Schedule I CDS, Road, Opelousas. Theft Office. Arrested by St. Landry Landry Parish Sheriff’s Police. possession with intent (7 counts). Arrested by Parish Sheriff’s Office. Office. Jerome N. Jackson, 37, to distribute Schedule I Opelousas Police. Kari Danielle Ganson, Tye J. Gerard, 35, 400 block of Veteran’s CDS, possession of drug Isaiah Christopher Senior Nutrition Menu 29, 400 block of Ollie 1400 block of Napoleon Drive, Opelousas. Hit and paraphernalia. Arrested Dejean, 20, 600 block of Street, Melville. Simple Avenue, Sunset. Resisting run, DWI 1st offense, pos- by Opelousas Police. Highway 182, Sunset. St. Landry Council arson. Arrested by an officer, possession of a session of Schedule I CDS, Joseph Robert Chachere, Battery of a dating part- on Aging Louisiana Office of State firearm by a person con- no insurance, open alco- 43, 2400 block of Powers ner (child endangerment). Fire Marshal. victed of certain felonies. holic container. Arrested Street, Opelousas. Simple Arrested by St. Landry 942-1938 Demeisha Danee Arrested by Sunset Police. by St. Landry Parish burglary, possession Parish Sheriff’s Office. Duruisseau, 38, 1000 November 21-23 Sheriff’s Office. of Schedule II CDS (2 Jussen Gyani Jesni, 19, Monday, November 30 block of N. Market Street, Brady Lane Fuselier, Jeffery Warren, 35, 8900 counts). Arrested by St. 300 block of Julia Drive, Beef Patty Opelousas. Theft, bench 36, 600 block of South 7th block of Fowler Avenue, Landry Parish Sheriff’s Orange City, Florida. Brown Gravy warrant (2 counts). Street, Eunice. Domestic Pensacola, Florida. Hold Office. Possession of Schedule I Arrested by Opelousas abuse battery (child for Escambria County, Wilbert P. Sanders CDS. Arrested by Port Mixed Vegetables Police. endangerment), violation Florida. Arrested by St. Jr., 50, 900 block of Barre Police. Mashed Potatoes Robert E. Joseph, III, of protective order, dis- Landry Parish Sheriff’s Seven Arpents Road, Edward Vige, 62, 400 Whole Wheat Bread 22, 600 block of Sapphire turbing the peace, bench Office. Arnaudville. Possession block of Arkansas Avenue, Peaches Street, Opelousas. warrant. Arrested by Philip B. Thibeaux, 50, of stolen things. Arrested Opelousas. Bench war- Excessive sound or noise, Eunice Police. 200 block of Cheyenne by St. Landry Parish rant. Arrested by St. Milk possession with intent Kevin Todd Blanchard, Circle, Scott. Flight from Sheriff’s Office. Landry Parish Sheriff’s to distribute Schedule II 26, 1000 block of North an officer, stop sign vio- November 24 Office. Tuesday, December 1 CDS, illegal possession 2nd Street, Eunice. lation (2 counts), reck- Darrin Shane Doiga, Edward Charles Sausage/Pinto Beans of a firearm in the pres- Attempted unauthor- less operation of a motor 47, 100 block of Floyd Lanclos, 34, 10000 block Steamed Rice ence of a CDS, transac- ized entry of an inhab- vehicle, battery on a Lane, Opelousas. Bench of Cheryll Drive, Denham Apple Sauce tions involving proceeds ited dwelling. Arrested by police officer, resisting warrant. Arrested by St. Springs. Theft, criminal from drug offenses, driv- Eunice Police. an officer. Arrested by Landry Parish Sheriff’s damage to property (2 Seasoned Turnip Greens ing under suspension. Paul Marshall Fontenot, Louisiana Department of Office. counts), simple burglary Cornbread Arrested by Opelousas 47, 1200 block of Highway Wildlife and Fisheries. Hanna Carmelia Ustica, of an inhabited dwelling. LD Oatmeal Cookie Police. 13, Eunice. 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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com 4A Sunday, November 29, 2020 Opinion

A ‘reminder of birth of nature’ Danny

On the official Louisiana road map, opposite ... the upper raft, when all of a Tyree the town of Plaquemine on the Missis- sudden ... she turned her snout towards sippi River and St. Martinville on Bayou Jim the opening between the rafts, and in a Teche are only 3.5 inches apart. That’s few moments ... plunged into one of the about 35 miles. But those miles cross the most crooked, uncivilized bayous that heart of the Atchafalaya Basin, a place Bradshaw nature ever invented. It is so crooked travelers have described for centuries that a water snake would be likely to lose as one of the wildest, prettiest, lushest, the channel and run into the woods … scariest, and fascinating places in North [but] suddenly, the channel takes a short America. crook, and the waters roll around a point, Can you Even today it is not so very different and the steamboat saves her bacon and in some remote spots from what Wil- moves on.” liam Darby saw it in 1815. He described now lifted up their voices bellowing, hoot- Boatloads of visitors get a calmer its “awful lonesomeness,” the “windings ing, shrieking, and groaning. view of the Basin these days. Tourist of- and intricate bendings” of its waterways, “Bursting forth from the obscene re- ficials say one of their goals is to make believe the “rich green of forest trees ... rendered treat in which they had hitherto lain hid- the Atchafalaya Basin a household name venerable by ... long trains of ... Spanish den, the alligators raised their hideous like the Everglades. They put emphasis moss.” It is a place, he said, where “the snouts [through] the green coating of the on the scenic beauty of the place, the bird imagination fleets back towards the birth swamp, gnashing their teeth, and strain- watching possibilities, fishing and hunt- of nature, when a new creation started.” ing toward us, while the owls and other ing opportunities, and talk less about al- the EPA An anonymous writer described it in birds circled round our heads, flapping ligators with “hideous snouts” or an “ob- 1842: “The huge trunks of the cypress and striking us with their wings as they scene retreat” as “threatening as a nest trees, which stand four or five feet asun- passed.” of snakes.” der, shot up to a height of fifty feet, en- Another anonymous writer crossed the But even though the tour boats never is 50? tirely free from branches, which then, basin by steamboat in 1830, and record- threaten to run off into the woods and however, spread out at right angles to ed this: owls hardly ever wing-whip anybody the stem, making the trees appear like “As we passed up the Mississippi ... to anymore, it’s still possible to get a sense It may be the sort of birthday where gigantic umbrellas, and covering the [Plaquemine] bayou, our steamer edged of the awful lonesomeness and power of someone shouts, “50 candles blazing on whole morass with an impenetrable roof, along ... a huge drift of stuff, lodged at the nature embodied in our magnificent wet- the cake? Are you crazy? Why don’t we through which not even a sunbeam could junction ... and, above this ... was another land wilderness. just fill a pinata with cow methane while find passage. Within this realm could be raft ... threatening as a nest of snakes. A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s col- we’re at it???” found thousands, tens of thousands, of Between these two rafts the water draws umns, Cajuns and Other Characters, I’m speaking of the 50th anniversary birds and reptiles, alligators, enormous in from the Mississippi with great force. is now available from Pelican Publish- of the Environmental Protection Agency. bullfrogs, night owls, anhingas, herons “Our boat... passed [the bayou en- ing. You can contact him at jimbrad- President Richard Nixon proposed the (all of whose dwellings were in the mud of trance] ... until her bows were nearly [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, independent executive agency on July 9, the swamp or its leaky roof, [and which] Washington LA 70589. 1970, (fun fact: “EPA” was the only term on that particular Nixon tape with fewer than FOUR letters) and it began opera- tion on Dec. 2, 1970. (This was mere weeks before Elvis Presley’s famous meeting with Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon would maintain an interest in both Elvis and the environ- ment, as witnessed by a joint operation of the FBI and EPA in investigating the effect of a hunk’a hunk’a burning love on the ozone layer.) The EPA didn’t arrive on the American scene a moment too soon. Bob Hope and Red Skelton were running out of smog jokes, and newcomer Flip Wilson’s Ger- aldine Jones character was in danger of her sassy catch-phrase becoming “What you see is what you get — no, I’m over here — *cough* *cough* just squint real hard…” I know some people long for the Good Old Days (“Who needed Jell-O Pudding Pops when you could just draw them right out of the well? Mmmmm…”), but we were some NASTY sons of guns be- fore federal intervention. We thought an “ecosystem” was a plan for blowing your horn while driv- ing through a tunnel. Tourists seeing the U.S.A. in their Chevrolet frequented tourist sites such as the World’s Largest Ball of Particulate Matter. It was a “buyer’s market” for hitchhik- ers. (“If you ain’t haulin’ at least three barrels of benzene in the back of your pickup, I’d just as soon walk, mister.”) The fuzziness of nostalgia helps us forget that kids couldn’t even make a simple pa- The media will miss Trump, he’ll miss the media per football in class without calling time- out to add lead paint and asbestos to the Batman needed the Joker. Javert need- and once he’s gone they’re not going to project. ed Jean Valjean. Patton needed Rommel. know what to do without him. Homeowners and factories took short- The media needs Donald Trump and Trump was a nonstop story. The media cuts and were not particularly keen on vice versa. What will they do without Rich chronicled everything he did, said and looking at the big picture. And if they did each other? We can only speculate. tweeted. Trump didn’t make news — he look at the big picture, afterwards, they CNN will have to radically change its Manieri was news. The president and the media let the photographic chemicals run off entire programming schedule and return took turns baiting each other and neither into navigable waterways. to actually covering the news. Remem- could ever resist the chum in the water. I know sometimes the EPA is accused ber that? Those were the days, before the Sweet, sweet chum. of going hog wild with regulations (ar- 24/7 “10-reasons-why-we-hate-Donald- I can already tell reporters are having guably, little Jimmy’s mud pie business Trump” format. a hard time letting go. President-elect probably ISN’T that big a threat to en- Biden has had a couple of press confer- dangered wetlands), but in general we What will become of CNN? What of resistance, but what happens after your ences and the questions were mostly shouldn’t take the agency for granted. Jim Acosta, Brian Stelter, Chris Cuomo nemesis rides off into the Mar-a-Lago about Trump. In Biden’s first presser They educate us about fuel efficiency, and friends? For goodness sake, Jake sunset? The French resistance faced the after election night, one reporter asked set radiation standards and prepare Tapper and Van Jones cried on live TV same problem with the German army af- him, “If President Trump is watching, Environmental Impact Statements for when the network announced Biden had ter World War II. “Good. They’re finally what would you say to him?” all major government projects. Roughly won the election. Aside from demonstrat- gone. Now what?” Obsessions never end well. Ask Glenn 1,000 “Superfund” hazardous waste sites ing a shocking absence of objectivity on Fact checkers for TV and social media Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction,” have been reused or redeveloped in the what is supposed to be a news program, will be hard-pressed to justify their exis- though she didn’t go down — or under, as 40 years since Congress put a priority on this outpouring of emotion shows me that tence. For that matter, the fact checking was the case — without a fight. such cleanups. these folks are in for some serious with- industry as a whole is going to take quite For Trump’s part, he clearly doesn’t Considering humanity’s desire to cut drawal. a hit. Remember, fact checking wasn’t re- want to leave the White House. I’m not corners, bend rules and kick the can It’s fine to be part of the anti-Trump ally a job until Trump became president. sure what he plans on doing Jan. 20, down the road (suddenly the Traveling The media will have to get out of the short of hiding in an armoire. Maybe Dr. Wilburys song “The Devil’s Been Busy in polling business, if it was ever seriously Jill should do a quick sweep for former Your Backyard” is playing in my brain), in it in the first place. I’m pretty sure I presidents before the new one makes there will always be a need for the folks could come up with a more accurate poll THE EUNICE NEWS himself at home. I know Joe jogged to the at the EPA to serve as our ecological con- Published Thursday and Sunday in Wisconsin than did the Washing- podium before his victory speech but the science and maintain this great land’s “Serving the information and communica- ton Post, which had Biden winning the man is pushing 80. We don’t need Trump natural beauty. tion needs of our community by providing state by 17 points. Either that’s an epic popping out of a wardrobe in the middle Just don’t get me started on the fund- quality products at superior value while ful- miscalculation or the poll was intention- of the night to surprise him. ing of OTHER federal programs, such filling our civic responsibility.’’ ally weighted and a not-so-transparent And what about Trump? Maybe no one as the Pony Express Saddle Inspection LSSN 0885-8233 USPS 569-560 attempt to suppress the vote. Neither else has noticed, but he seems to have a Agency or the Department of Keeping choice is comforting. Published Thursday and Sunday by The resigned, forlorn look on his face these Betsy Ross Supplied with Needles. 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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Deaths/News Sunday, November 29, 2020 5 Mervin Mitchell Iota High court with Queen Halle Fulton It is with great sadness that the family of Mervin Mitchell announces his passing on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at 10:12 a.m. at his residence in Eunice. He was 70. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Wednes- day, Dec. 2, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Frank Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Gilbert Mitchell of Fort Interment will be at St. Smith, Arkansas, Austine Joseph Cemetery in Cha- Mitchell of Seattle, Wash- taignier with Evangelist ington, and Joseph Lewis Mrs. Linda Lewis officiat- of Las Vegas, Nevada; his ing. Visitation will be held sisters, Geneva George from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. of St. Martinville, Linda Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 Lewis, Patricia Mitchell, at Frank Brothers Funer- and Reva Lewis, all of Eu- al Home. nice. Mervin enjoyed cook- He is preceded in death ing, fishing, watching by his wife Ethel Bell his favorite TV shows Mitchell, his parents Er- and spending time with vis Mitchell Sr. and Hazel his family, relatives and Frank Mitchell, and one friends. sister Naomi Greene. He will be deeply missed Pall bearers will be Er- by all who knew and vis Mitchell Jr., Lionel loved him, especially his Mitchell, Jerome Mitch- daughter, Jalisa R. Bell of ell, Daniel Mitchell, LeR- Opelousas, his brothers, ound Mitchell, and Leroy Ervis Mitchell Jr., Lionel Mitchell. Mitchell, Jerome Mitch- Frank Brothers Fu- Iota High School held its homecoming game, and during Fulton, Natalie Blackwell, Madison Majors and Madison ell, Daniel Mitchell, all of neral Home in Eunice is half time the court was introduced and a queen named, Comeaux. Back, from left, are Dixie Guidry, Alaina Miller, Eunice; LeRound Mitchell in charge of all arrange- Halle Fulton, a senior at Iota High. Front, from left, are Brelynn Bordelon, Bailey Sarsfield, Libby Bult, and Gry- of Stochbridge, Georgia, ments. Shelby Leger, Amy Doucet, Anna LaCombe, Queen Halle ace Aucoin. (Submitted photo) Leroy Mitchell of Eunice, Birth notes Raigan Robinson Parker. Maternal grandparents are Laurie and Alan Si- Mark Robinson and are Margie Trahan and mar of St. Martinville. J’Raylin Fontenot Jerry Toucet of Kaplan. He was welcomed home Cora Minix of Crowley an- Whitney Orebo and Ja- nounce the birth of their Paternal grandparents by Skylar Comeaux, mie Fontenot of Eunice are Joanie Guillory of Es- Saydie Simar and Stoney daughter, Raigan Symone announce the birth of Robinson, born at Acadian terwood and Mike Kibo- Simar. their son, J’Raylin Barry deaux of Lafayette. Medical Center on Nov. 11 Fontenot, born at Acadian Kamazi Guillory weighing 7 pounds and 7 Medical Center on Nov. 11 Logan Brown Malanie Murphy and Mark Anthony ounces. weighing 5 pounds and 4 Samantha Andrus and Julian Guillory Jr. of Eu- Grandparents are Allen ounces. Danny Odell Brown an- nice announce the birth of Olivier and Kendra Minix, An- Maternal grandparents nounce the birth of their their son, Kamazi Xander Sunrise: 12-26-67 gie Givens of Rayne, and are Callie Mitchell and son, Logan Micah Brown, Guillory, born at Acadian Mark Robinson Sr. of La- Joel Orebo of Eunice. born at Acadian Medical Medical Center on Nov. 22 Sunset: 11-29-19 fayette. Paternal grandparents Center on Nov. 19 weigh- weighing 7 pounds and 4.6 Tylin Gordon are Tracie Fontenot and ing 5 pounds and 6 ounces. ounces. One year has gone by and we are still waiting on you to fly Lexi Dickens and Tor- Gary Mitchell of Eunice. Maternal grandparents Maternal grandparents back to us. You are the reason We’d climb every mountain, res Gordon announce the He was welcomed home are Betty Andrus and Per- are Mattie Murphy and We’d swim every ocean, Just to see you once more. birth of their son, Tylin by Olivia Fontenot, and cy Andrus Sr. Thomas Murphy of Eu- Theron Gordon, born at great-grandmothers Wil- Paternal grandparents nice. You are the reason one whole year has passed and we miss Acadian Medical Center da Orebo and Meriva Fon- are Lawrence Brown and Paternal grandparents you more today than yesterday, and we will miss you more on Nov. 11 weighing 7 tenot. Loyce Brown. are Julian Guillory of tomorrow than today. We know you are watching over us, Lawtell and Latonya Kel- pounds and 12 ounces. Elise Kibodeaux Sabashtyn Wood always. Maternal grandparents ly Guillory of Opelousas. Rainnie Trahan and Curtis and Kaylie Wood He was welcomed home are Becki and Evan Giles Kainon Kibodeaux an- of Rayne announce the Our love for you continues to grow. Our hearts are forever and Don and Donna Dick- by his older brothers Ju- broken. You will always be our KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR, nounce the birth of their birth of their son, Sa- lian, Javon, Kamari Guil- ens. daughter, Elise Taylor Ki- bashtyn Curtis Wood, born OUR HERO AND OUR ROCK. Paternal grandparent is lory, and his godmother bodeaux, born at Acadian at Acadian Medical Cen- Kami Fruge of Church Tenika Rideaux. Medical Center on Nov. 18 ter on Nov. 18 weighing 7 Unendless Love for our husband, father and son. He was welcomed home Point, and many family Darla, Peyton and Mama weighing 8 pounds and 9.8 pounds and 2 ounces. and friends. by Keegan, Brody and ounces. Maternal grandparents

Should You Get Cancer Screenings? The Answer is YES! As an oncologist, I can unless more frequent tests Early Detection assure you that early are suggested by your is Vital detection of cancer greatly doctor. It’s a safe, effective increases the chances for procedure that visually According to the successful treatment. It examines the lining of the American Cancer Society, is so important that, as colon and rectum using in 2020 more than 1.8 we age, we get regular a long, flexible, tubular million new cases of cancer screenings for cancer. instrument attached to a will be diagnosed in the Although we don’t know camera and video monitor. United States. This year what the causes and risk It is used to diagnose alone, there is estimated factors are for every kind colon and rectal problems, to be about 607,000 deaths of cancer, certain types perform biopsies and from the disease, which have increased risk, remove colorectal polyps. translates to about 1,660 making these tests very The procedure usually deaths per day. Prevention important. takes less than an hour. is key and early detection Patients are typically is vital. Depending on the Here are three cancer sedated for this procedure, size and type of cancer screenings that could save so you will be asleep and detected, treatment has your life: comfortable during the advanced greatly in recent colonoscopy. years and, the earlier Breast Cancer cancer is detected, the Skin Cancer higher a patient’s chances Breast cancer accounts of making a better, and for about 30% of all cancer Skin cancer is the most sometimes complete, diagnoses in women, common form of cancer recovery. with approximately in the United States, so Take care of your health 270,000 cases annually. it is recommended that and get regular cancer It is recommended that adults see a dermatologist screenings – and encourage all women should have annually for routine skin your loved ones to do the an annual mammogram checks. You should always same! starting at age 40 to check be familiar with all moles for breast cancer, but some and spots on your skin. If women may want to be you notice any changes, screened earlier depending you should talk to your on family or medical doctor right away. history. If there is cause for Things to look for concern, a biopsy is needed include growths that to accurately diagnose increase in size and appear breast cancer. The biopsy pearly, transparent or removes cells or tissue multicolored; moles or from a suspicious area of birthmarks that change in the breast, which are then size or thickness; spots or studied under a microscope sores that continue to itch, to see if cancer is truly hurt, crust or scab and present. open sores that do not heal Women should also within three weeks. Many familiarize themselves of these can be found Kristen Sager, MD, with how their breasts through a thorough self- look and feel and regularly exam of your entire body, Hematology/Oncology perform self-exams. which can be accomplished Kristen Sager, MD, Always let your doctor using a bright light, a full- specialist in hematology/ know if you notice any length mirror (or hand oncology, is a physician changes in your breasts. mirror) and a sturdy stool. practicing at the Cancer Like a diagnosis for Center of Acadiana at Colon Cancer breast cancer, your doctor Ochsner Acadia General may choose to biopsy the Hospital. If you’ve Colon cancer accounts suspicious-looking skin for received a referral for about 8-10% of all lab testing. The process from your primary care cancer diagnoses, with can determine whether physician and unsure approximately 145,000 you have cancer and, if of the next step, please cases annually. People at so, what type you have. call 337-788-6545 and high risk of colon cancer Additional testing from schedule an appoint with should start regular a positive diagnosis can Dr. Sager. screenings at age 45. If determine how advanced you have a family history (i.e., what stage) your of colon cancer, screening cancer is and the extent should be initiated earlier. of it. The primary screening for colon cancer is a colonoscopy, which should be done every 10 years,

6 Sunday, November 29, 2020 Seniors The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Tips for dementia caregivers during the pandemic Newspaper Metro ID-19. That puts demen- dementia, including when ter for at least 20 seconds Caregivers play vital tia caregivers in difficult helping them bathe. upon arriving at your roles in the lives of the positions, as data from –Arrange for a sub- patient’s home, and con- people they look after. the World Health Organi- stitute caregiver if you tinue to wash your hands That’s especially true zation indicates that age are ill or exhibiting any frequently throughout the for people caring for de- is the strongest known symptoms of COVID-19. day. If visitors arrive, in- mentia patients, many of risk factor for dementia. Caregivers should have sist they follow the same whom require round-the- The Alzheimer’s As- a backup caregiver lined handwashing routine. If clock help every day. sociation urges demen- up in case they feel ill or you cough or sneeze dur- A caregiver’s role is tia caregivers to follow if they are exhibiting any ing the day, wash your never easy, but the de- guidelines established by symptoms of COVID-19 hands immediately, and mands have been even the CDC as they continue or if they have been ex- always wash hands be- greater during the global to provide care for demen- posed to anyone with the fore preparing meals. COVID-19 pandemic. tia patients. virus. The CDC notes – Look for virtual pro- Despite social distanc- –Wear face masks or that symptoms of CO- grams that encourage so- ing guidelines and rec- cloth coverings. Face VID-19 include fever or cial engagement. Virtual ommendations to reduce masks or cloth coverings chills, cough, shortness gatherings have become interactions with those should be worn when of breath or difficulty the new normal as people The Alzheimer’s Association urges dementia caregivers vulnerable to COVID-19, tending to dementia pa- breathing, and muscle or try to maintain connec- to follow guidelines established the CDC as they continue including the elderly, de- tients. This includes body aches. A full list of tions with family and to provide care for dementia patients. (Newspaper Metro mentia caregivers must when preparing meals COVID-19 symptoms can friends while respecting photo) continue to help patients for dementia patients or be found at www.cdc.gov. social distancing guide- in need. cleaning their homes. The –Wash your hands fre- lines. The Alzheimer’s tients to engage socially. ID-19 outbreak requires The Centers for Disease CDC urges caregivers to quently. Frequent hand- Association urges de- Such engagement can lift embracing various strat- Control and Prevention wear personal protective washing can help demen- mentia caregivers to con- patients’ spirits and re- egies to reduce patients’ notes that older adults equipment when provid- tia caregivers keep their sider programs that offer maining socially active risk of exposure to the are at the highest risk of ing personal or medical patients safe. Wash your virtual activities that supports brain health. potentially deadly virus. severe illness from COV- services to people with hands with soap and wa- encourage dementia pa- Caring for dementia patients during the COV- The growing threat of diabetes worldwide Newspaper Metro and the financial toll it sicians immediately: causes. For example, the A nutritious diet can takes on families across – increased thirst and NIDDK says that scien- help people maintain the globe, many people, urination, tists think that type 1 di- healthy weights, poten- including parents, ad- – increased hunger, abetes is caused by genes tially lowering their risk mit they are in the dark – fatigue, and environmental fac- for diabetes as a result. about warning signs of – blurred vision, tors, including viruses, Diabetes diagnoses are diabetes. In fact, in 2018 – numbness or tingling that may trigger the dis- on the rise, and the num- researchers with the IDF in the feet or hands, ease. Research as to the bers are jaw dropping. released a report indicat- –sores that do not heal, potential causes of type 1 According to the World ing that four in five par- and diabetes is ongoing. Health Organization, the ents have trouble recog- –unexplained weight Lifestyle factors and number of people with nizing the warning signs loss. genes play a role in the diabetes totaled 108 mil- of diabetes. That can be Parents who notice formation of type 2 dia- lion in 1980. detrimental to their own their children exhibiting betes. 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The Eunice News www.eunicetoday.com Sports Sunday, November 29, 2020 7 Blue Jays fall in Bobcats run past Rams, 36-0 By Tom Dodge punt and go score. first round Sports Editor On fourth down, Eunice It was a revenge game quarterback connected By Tom Dodge for the Bobcats against with a wide-open Zach Sports Editor the Rams in the opening Suire for a 20-yard touch- RESERVE – St. Ed- round of the Class 4-A down. mund had its season football playoffs. “It was great pass and end in the first round of Last season, Bastrop even better catch,” Vige the Division IV playoffs earned an 8-7 win in the said. “I think they weren’t as Riverside Academy second round in wet condi- ready for that play.” grabbed a 38-19 win over tions After the Rams jumped the Blue Jays. Friday night, the Bob- off side on the extra point, The Rebels (7-2) took cats rolled to a 36-0 win Eunice changed to a two- only two plays to score on over the Rams in a steady point conversion run to the opening drive of the rain. push the Bobcats ahead, game as Gage Lavadain Eunice will travel to 8-0 with 6:46 left in the ran 46 yards for the No. 26 Belle Chase as the first period. touchdown. Cardinals grabbed a 35- “Sometimes an extra The PAT failed, but Riv- 14 upset win over No. 7 point means a lot,” Vige erside Academy led 6-0 George Washington Carv- said of the two-point con- with 11:25 left in the first er. version,” he said. “We re- period. “I was worried about membered what happened After the Jays (5-3) Bastrop,” Andre Vige last year.” were stopped on fourth said. “Last year we played The Eunice defense held down at the Rebel 37, Riv- in the same conditions again on Bastrop’s next erside Academy took one and we cam up a point possession, forcing an in- play to score as Elijah short. complete pass on fourth Davis raced 63 yards for “I thought our defense down as the Bobcats took the touchdown. played lights out, our over near midfield. The two-point conver- special teams was real After several strong sion run attempt failed, good and the whole team runs by Deon Ardoin and but Riverside Academy played outstanding.” a personal foul penalty held a 12-0 advantage Eunice took advantage against the Rams, the with 7:47 remaining in of several Bastrop mis- Bobcats capped the drive the first quarter. cues to jump out to 22-0 with a four-yard run by After Riverside’s David first quarter lead. Jeoul Hill. Reynaud snared an inter- After holding the Rams Braden Rider’s PAT ception, the Jays scored on the opening possession, pushed Eunice ahead 15-0 when Taylor Daire recov- the Bobcats recovered a with 3:24 left in the quar- ered a Rebel loose ball in mishandled snap deep in ter. the end zone. Bastrop territory. The Bobcats recovered Justin Landry’s kick “From film study, we another dropped snap by closed the gap to 12-7 saw they had a weakness the Rams’ punter to start with 6:49 left in the first in the punting game,” Eunice’s next drive inside quarter. Vige said. “I told the the Bastrop 20 with 1:56 St. Edmund stopped the team on Wednesday our remaining in the period. Rebels on downs early in Eunice High’s Bryson Poullard (9) and Jaheim Mitchell (13) bring down a Bastrop ball car- plan was to defer, get and the second period and the rier in Class 4-A first round playoff game. (Photo by Tom Dodge) three-and-out – block the See Eunice on Page 10 Jays moved 44 yards in eight plays – capped by an 18-yard scoring strike from Henry Brown to Gus Brown. The PAT was blocked, but the Jays led 13-12 with 6:57 remaining in Experience leads Lady Jays the first half. By Tom Dodge After forcing the Rebels Sports Editor to punt on the next drive, The Lady Jays have advanced to the second See Jays on Page 10 round of the playoffs twice in the past three seasons. NFL Schedule St. Edmund seniors – Savannah DeVillier, Re- Thursday becca Benoit, Hannah Texans 41, Lions 25 Benoit, Anna Belle Fon- Washinton 41, Cowboys 15 tenot, Mary Beth Lafleur Today and Tanzy Miller – are on 12 p.m. a mission to take the team Dolphins at Jets on another successful run Cardinals at Patriots this season. Panthers at Vikings Browns at Jaguars “I am excited to have my Titans at Colts six seniors on the court,” Giants at Bengals Erica Zaunbrecher said. Chargers at Bills “But they are good job Raiders at Falcons about helping the younger 3:05 p.m. players with what they 49ers at Rams need to know and do so Saints at Broncos we can be successful.” 3:25 p.m. Last season, the Lady Chiefs at Buccaneers Jays finished 13-13 over- 7:20 p.m. all in 2020, 4-1 in District Bears at Packers 5-1A play. Monday St. Edmund fell in a 7:15 p.m. last-second 56-55 heart- Seahawks at Eagles breaker at St. Martin’s Tuesday 7 p.m. Episcopal in the opening Ravens at Steelers See St. Ed’s on Page 8 St. Edmund head girls basketball coach Erica Zaunbrecher talks with her team during a timeout last season. (Photos by Tom Dodge) SENIOR SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT

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SEH Lady Jays Roster SEH Lady Jays Schedule Zaunbrecher said team 4 Anna Chapman Nov. 16 St. Ed’s 50, Basile 42 depth is even more impor- Lady Jays 5 Alice Brown Nov. 24 Iota 37, St. Ed’s 22 tant early in the season. From Page 7 10 Sabey Coleman Dec. 1 South Cameron “We have volleyball 11 Harlie Guillory Dec. 3 at Elton at our school now so we round of the LHSAA Divi- 12 Rebecca Benoit Dec. 7 at Notre Dame have to adjust our sched- sion IV playoffs. 14 Mary Helen Miller Dec. 10 Pine Prairie ule,” Zaunbrecher said. In 2019, the Lady Jays 15 Rylie Johnson Dec. 14 at Basile “Schools who don’t have cruised to a 45-32 win 20 Hannah Benoit Dec. 15 Kinder volleyball have been prac- over rival Sacred Heart 22 Helen Brown Dec. 18 Vermilion Catholic ticing since Oct. 12. of Ville Platte to open 24 Anna Belle Fontenot Dec. 21 at Kaplan “I got my full team back the playoffs before falling 25 Laura Beth Zaunbrecher Dec. 28-30 SEH tournament together the second week in the regional round to 30 Kate Miller Jan. 5 at Port Barre 32 Greta Miller Jan. 11 Mamou of November so we didn’t eventual state champions have much time together Lafayette Christian Acad- 33 Mary Beth Lafleur Jan. 13 Church Point 34 Savannah DeVillier Jan. 15 at Sacred Heart-VP before the season started.” emy. 41 Tanzy Miller Jan. 19 Bell City Zaunbrecher said the In 2018, St. Edmund 44 Madison Comeau Jan. 22 Opelousas Catholic Lady Jays’ schedule is a opened the post season 55 Jullia Zaunbrecher Jan. 25 at North Central challenging slate. with a 55-21 victory over Jan. 27 at Bunkie “We have some competi- St. Frederick but then lost in 2020, while Tanzy Mill- Jan. 29 Sacred Heart-VP tion against some bigger to No. 2 Houma Chris- er was named first team Feb. 2 at Westminster classification teams,” she tian in the regional round. all-defensive team. Feb. 5 Catholic - P.C. said. “We are challenging “It is always our goal to DeVillier, Lafleur and Feb. 9 at Opelousas Catholic ourselves to always get make the playoffs,” Zaun- Rebecca Benoit were Feb. 12 Eunice better.” brecher said. “This team named to the all-district come in off the bench and St. Edmund will hold is working on that mission list in 2019. contribute,” Zaunbrecher its own tournament Dec. and they want to push Along with the six se- said. “It doesn’t interrupt 28-30. themselves to go further niors, the Lady Jays are or change our play. “We are guaranteeing than they have before. led by juniors Greta Mill- “We can do the same three games to the teams “They have that want er and Rylie Johnson. thing no matter what who come in,” she said. and drive to get there.” Sophomore Lady Jays group of five is on the “It should be an exciting The Lady Jays have to are Alice Brown, Mary floor.” three days.” replace graduated first Helen Miller, Helen The Lady Jay coach said The coach said she is team all-district perform- Brown, Madison Comeau she is a more defensive concerned on how CO- er Kinsley Marcantel, but and Julia Zaunbrecher. minded coach, but is con- VID-19 could change the Zaunbrecher said the team Freshmen players are fident her offense will be schedule. has several key returning Anna Chapman, Sabey able to put up points. “We are prepared to be players led by DeVillier, a Coleman, Laura Beth Za- “We have speed and St. Edmund senior Savannah DeVillier (34) is a four-year flexible this year and do starter for the Lady Jays. (Photo by Tom Dodge) four-year starter for the unbrecher and Kate Mill- height this year so that is what we can to play,” she Lady Jays. er. a plus,” Zaunbrecher said. will help us throughout a team continues to display said. “We are thankful to DeVillier was named “After the starters we “We have a lot of depth game and the season.” the Lady Jay tradition of even have a season.” All-District second team also have players who can this year,” she said. “It Zaunbrecher said this discipline and hard work. P U B L I C N O T I C E

ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL NO. 20-C-3351-C, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: PUBLIC NOTICE ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA *COMMITTEE MEETINGS* 1. THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF GROUND, WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IM- ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE PROVEMENTS THEREON APPERTAINING, TOGETHER WITH ALL RIGHTS, THE ST. LANDRY PARISH*COMMITTEE COUNCIL HEREBY MEETINGS* GIVES NOTICE THAT IT WILL AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WAYS, PRIVILEGES AND SERVITUDES THERETO BELONGING, SITUATED COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE JUST NORTH OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISI- THEHOLD ST. THE LANDRY FOLLOWING PARISH COMMITTEE COUNCIL HEREBY MEETINGS GIVES LISTED NOTICE BELOW THAT IT ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020, STARTING AT 6PM AT THE DELTA GRAND AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION ANA, IN THE EDWARD PITRE SUBDIVISION, SAID LOT HAVING A FRONT OF WILL HOLD THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEETINGS LISTED BELOW ON AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORD- ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO (122’) FEET ON LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 749 BY WEDNESDAY,THEATRE LOCATED DECEMBER AT 120 2, SOUTH 2020, STARTING MARKET ST.,AT 6PM OPELOUSAS, AT THE DELTA LOUISIANA. GRAND ING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE A DEPTH BETWEEN A NON-PARALLEL LINE RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DI- THEATRE LOCATED AT 120 SOUTH MARKET ST., OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA. PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- RECTION OF TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 5110 (269.5’) FEET. THE REAR ANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020, THE FOLLOWING OR NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT MEASURING ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR TIME MEETING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: (124’) FEET. SAID LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY BY M J. GOUDEAU, JR., DATED JULY 10, 1960, RECORDED IN PLAT A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LOCATED IN SECTION 54, T-5-S, BOOK 5, PAGE 128, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MADE A R-4-E, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID LOT BEING MORE SPECIFI- PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO. SAID LOT BEING BOUNDED AS 6:00 P.M. Public Works Committee CALLY IDENTIFIED AS LOT 364 OF EVANGELINE SUBDIVISION, WARD I, ST. FOLLOWS: NORTH BY PROPERTY OF PETER MAYO OR ASSIGNS, SOUTH LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY BY LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 749, EAST BY PITRE STREET AND WEST BY LOTS MORGAN GOUDEAU AND ASSOCIATES, WHICH PLAT IS ON FILE IN THE 2, 3, AND 4 OF BLOCK C OF THE EDWARD PITRE SUBDIVISION OF OPELOU- Immediately following Administrative Finance Committee CLERK OF COURT OFFICE, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. SAID LOT HAS SAS, AND BY PROPERTY OF DAVID ARDOIN OR ASSIGNS. Public Works THE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: ON ITS WESTERN AND EASTERN BOUND- ARIES 120 FEET, AND ON ITS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES 75 2. A CERTAIN 2002 SUNSHINE MOBILE HOME, BEING SERIAL NO. AL- FEET. SAID LOT IS BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: NORTH BY S41706AB AND BEING IMMOBILIZED BY ACT RECORDED IN COB M-38/620, TheseThese areare important important meetings meetings and and you you are are urged urged to attend. to attend. SECOND STREET, SOUTH BY LOT 352 OF SAID SUBDIVISION, AND EAST BY NO. 867532, RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. LOT 365 OF SAID SUBDIVISION. BY ORDER OF THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED AT: 520 HIGHWAY 749, OPELOU- /s/ Coby Clavier, Chairman BY ORDER OF THE ST. LANDRY PARISH COUNCIL BEING THE SAME PROPERTY JAMES BERRY AND DELORES ANN MAL- SAS, LA 70570 /s/ Coby Clavier, Chairman LET BERRY ACQUIRED FROM PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 1T THROUGH ACT OF CASH SALE FILED AUGUST 25, 1983 UNDER ACT NO. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: 679085, CONVEYANCE BOOK S-24, AND PAGE 415 OF THE RECORDS OF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. CASH WITHOUT BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWO AND 57/100 DOL- PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED AT: 168 GARNET DRIVE, OPELOU- LARS ($48,102.57), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF SIX AND SAS, LA 70570 SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSANDTHS (6.625%) PER CENT PER AN- PUBLIC NOTICE NUM FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2019, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF 25% , PER CENT Sherell Jordan, Council Clerk TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE St. Landry Parish Council SUIT. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 P.O. Drawer 100, Opelousas, LA 70570 CASH WITHOUT BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE 6 O’CLOCK PM SUM OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 16/100 ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 DELTA GRAND THEATRE, 120 SOUTH MARKET ST. DOLLARS ($48,655.16), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF FOUR P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA AND SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS (4.75%) PER CENT PER ANNUM FROM AUGUST 5, 2020, AND ATTORNEY FEES OF 15% , PER CENT OF THE PRIN- BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF In accordance with the AmericansAGENDA with Disabilities Act, if you need special CIPAL AND INTEREST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA assistance, please contact Sherell Jordan or Karen Barlow at MEMBERS: Jerry Red Jr., Easton Shelvin, Mildred Thierry, Harold Taylor, ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 29 & NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 2T Vivian Olivier and Jimmie Edwards. Ex-Officio Coby Clavier. P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT.

1. Call to Order. BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA PUBLIC NOTICE 2. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 29 & NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 2T LEGAL NOTICE OF BID 3. Roll Call. THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, PATRICK JENKINS SUPERIN- 4. Persons To Address Committee: TENDENT, 1013 E. CRESWELL LANE, P. O. BOX 310, OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- a. Kim McKee- House demolition on BeBo Drive PUBLIC NOTICE ANA 70571-0310 WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR “JANITORIAL SUPPLIES” UNTIL ONE O’CLOCK (1:00) P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2020 AT WHICH 5. Public Works Report: SHERIFF’S SALE TIME THEY WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD. a. Update on Adjudicated Property in the Parish. b. Update on Road Work throughout the Parish. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING BIDS SHALL BE SEALED AND PLAINLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE, “BID VS ON JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 12/03/2020, ATTN: KRISTI SMITH, PURCHASING 6. Forward all applications received for five appointments to Ward 3 Con- DEPT.” solidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for a four year term. (12-21- UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF WALLACE ALPHONSO JR THRU ATTY 2020- 12-21-2024). OGDEN PITRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA RS 38:2212, VENDORS MAY SUBMIT THEIR BID ELECTRONICALLY AT WWW.CENTRALBIDDING.COM. SPECIFICA- 7. Forward all applications received for one appointment to the St. Landry NO. 20-C-3254-A, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT TIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS FROM WWW.CENTRALBID- Gravity Drainage District No. 14 for the remainder of a four year term ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA DING.COM. THE WEB SITE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A ending 06-21-2021. WEEK. VENDORS SUBMITTING BIDS ELECTRONICALLY ARE REQUIRED TO PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE PROVIDE THE SAME DOCUMENTS AS VENDORS SUBMITTING THROUGH 8. Authorize Council Clerk to advertise three appointments to Fire District AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT THE MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY. REGARDLESS OF THE BID RESULTS, THE No. 6 for a two year term. (01-18-2021- 01-18-2023). COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE VENDOR WILL HAVE 48 HOURS FROM OPENING OF THE BIDS TO PROVIDE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.. 9. Authorize Council Clerk to advertise one appointment to Fire District No. 3 AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORD- IF A VENDOR FAILS TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL HARD COPIES OF THESE for a four year term. (01-01-2021-01-01-2025). ING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE DOCUMENTS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE BID OPENING, THEIR BID SHALL PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE. 10. Authorize Council Clerk to advertise one appointment to St. Landry Par- ANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020, THE FOLLOWING ish Waterworks District No. 2 (Rural) for a four year term. (01-01-2021- DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED F.O.B., ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL 01-01-2025). BOARD, 1013 E. CRESWELL LANE, OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA 70570, WITHIN A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILD- FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ORDER. ALL PRICES SHALL 11. Authorize Council Clerk to advertise two appointments to Fire District No. INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVI- BE FIXED AND HELD FIRM THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2021 – DECEMBER 31, 5 for a two year term. (01-01-2021-01-01-2023). LEGES, SERVITUDES AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR 2021. IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EUNICE, ST. LANDRY 12. Discuss Fleur Des Coteau Road. (Councilman Wayne Ardoin). PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT BIDS SHALL BE AWARDED ON QUALITY AND PRICE AND THE BOARD WILL NO. FIVE (5) OF BLOCK “H” OF THE GOURNAY MEMORIAL ADDITION TO NOT NECESSARILY AWARD ON THE LOWEST PRICE ON ANY ITEM. THE 13. Discuss any other business properly brought before this committee. THE CITY OF EUNICE, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA. AS PER MAP AND BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO PLAT THEREOF PREPARED BY L.J. AUCOIN, CIVIL ENGINEER, APRIL 1, 1955, WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY. 14. Adjourn. AMENDMENT NO. 1, SAID PROPERTY HAVING A FRONTAGE OF SIXTY-FIVE (65’) FEET ON GREGG AVENUE, BY A DEPTH RUNNING SOUTH BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE PURCHASING DEPART- (PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 1T PARALLEL LINES A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120’) FEET TO MENT. PUBLIC ALLEY; SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, AS FOLLOWS: NORTH BY GREGG AVENUE, SOUTH BY PUBLIC ALLEY; EAST BY LOT NO. SIX (6) OF SAID BLOCK AND ADDITION; AND WEST BY LOT NO. ______PUBLIC NOTICE FOUR (4) OF SAID BLOCK AND ADDITION; AND BEING THE SAME PROP- PATRICK JENKINS, SUPERINTENDENT ERTY WHICH WALLACE ALPHONSO, JR. ACQUIRED FROM GERALD DON ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE FONTENOT, ET AL BY ACT OF CASH SALE DATED JANUARY 30, 2006. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 (PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 19 & 29, 2020) 2T 6 O’CLOCK PM PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE LOCATED AT: 1211 GREGG STREET, EU- DELTA GRAND THEATRE, 120 SOUTH MARKET ST. NICE, LA 70535 OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE MEMBERS: Nancy Carriere, Gil Savoy, Alvin Stelly, Wayne Ardoin, Dexter CASH WITH BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT TO PAY AND SATISFY THE SUM Brown and Timmy Lejeune. Ex-Officio Coby Clavier. OF TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 92/100 DOL- LEGAL NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LARS ($26,985.92), TOGETHER WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF SEVEN 1. Call To Order. AND ZERO TENTHS (7.0%) PER CENT PER ANNUM FROM JANUARY 1, 2020, THE ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, PATRICK JENKINS, SUPERIN- AND ATTORNEY FEES OF 25% , PER CENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTER- TENDENT, 1013 E. CRESWELL LANE, P.O. BOX 310, OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- 2. Roll Call. EST, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER COSTS OF THIS SUIT. ANA 70571-0310, WILL RECEIVE SEALED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR “VIRTUAL CAMERA/MICROPHONE/SPEAKER (ALL-IN-ONE)” UNTIL ONE 3. Persons to Address the Committee ANYONE PURCHASING PROPERTY AT SHERIFF’S SALE IS GIVEN UNTIL 2:00 O’CLOCK (1:00) P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021. RFPS WILL BE PUBLICLY P.M. ON SALE DAY TO PAY THE FULL PURCHASE AMOUNT. OPENED AND READ ALOUD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021 @ ONE-FIF- 4. Parish President & Finance Reports: a. Veteran’s CEA b. October Bud- TEEN (1:15) P.M. get to Actual Financials BOBBY J. GUIDROZ, SHERIFF ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SHALL BE SEALED AND PLAINLY MARKED 5. The St. Landry Parish Planning Department would like to forward to full ON THE OUTSIDE: “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR “VIRTUAL CAMERA/ Council final approval for Gardner Estates. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 29 & NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 2T MICROPHONE/SPEAKER (ALL-IN-ONE), 1/04/2021”.

6. Discuss Fleur Des Coteau Road. (Councilman Wayne Ardoin). IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA RS 38:2212, VENDORS MAY SUBMIT THEIR BID ELECTRONICALLY AT www.centralbidding.com. SPECIFICA- 7. Authorize renewal of the airport land leases for Doucet’s Towing (Wayne PUBLIC NOTICE TIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. VENDORS SUBMITTING Doucet) and Scott Burling. BIDS ELECTRONICALLY ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE SAME DOCU- SHERIFF’S SALE MENTS AS VENDORS SUBMITTING THROUGH THE MAIL OR BY HAND DE- 8. Discuss any other business properly brought before this committee. LIVERY. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING 9. Adjourn. VS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WILL BE AWARDED ON QUALITY AND PRICE AND THE BOARD WILL NOT NECESSARILY AWARD ON THE LOWEST PRICE. (PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 29, 2020) 1T JAMES MILTON HARGRODER THRU ATTY HALLI KENNERSON THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY. NO. 20-C-1916-A, CIVIL DOCKET, 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ST. LANDRY PARISH, LOUISIANA SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM TRICIA FONTENOT, INSTRUC- PUBLIC NOTICE TIONAL TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE SHERIFF’S SALE AND SALE ISSUED OUT OF THE HONORABLE, THE 27TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ______COURT OF LOUISIANA, IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AND NUMBERED CAUSE PATRICK JENKSINS, ST LANDRY HOMESTEAD FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO MY POSSESSION SUPERINTENDENT VS AND WILL OFFER FOR SALE TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ACCORD- ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ING TO LAW, COMMENCING AT THE LEGAL HOUR OF 10:00 A.M. AT THE JAMES BERRY & DELORES ANN MALLET BERRY PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE AT OPELOUSAS, LOUISI- (PUBLISH: NOVEMBER 19, 29 & DECEMBER 03, 2020) 3T ANA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020, THE FOLLOWING

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St. Edmund head coach James Shiver watches his Jays. (Photo by Dwight Jodon) Riverside Academy punt. sion pass attempt failed, St.Ed’s moved 65 yards but the Rebels led 38-19 Jays in eight plays, capped with 4:36 remaining. From Page 7 with a six-yard touchdown St. Ed’s last drive ended by Kieran Davis. in another interception at St.Edmund fumbled the The PAT was blocked, the Rebel 31 and River- ball back deep in Blue Jay but the Jays closed the side Academy ran out the territory. margin to 26-19 with final 3:17 to seal the win. Riverside went 30 yards three seconds left in the Riverside Academy fin- in five plays, ending with third frame. ished with 375 yards of to- a 14-yard touchdown pass Riverside responded tal offense, including 348 from Lavadain to Nick with a seven-play, 50 yard yard rushing. Washington. drive finished with a 28- Lavadain had 155 yards The two-point conver- yard touchdown run by on 26 carries, while Davis sion failed, but the Rebels Lavadain. added 153 yards on 23 moved ahead 18-13 with The extra point kick carries. 12 seconds left before in- failed, but the Rebels led St. Edmund finished termission. 32-19 with 9:20 left in the with 151 yards of total of- Riverside’s Tairyn game. fense on 53 plays. Lockhart scored on a The Jays’ next drive Henry Brown complet- blocked punt with 5:58 ended with an intercep- ed 8-of-21 passes for 104 left in the third period tion and Riverside Acad- yards with a touchdown and the two-point conver- emy took six plays to and three interceptions sion run by Davis pushed move 50 yards for its fi- Gus Brown had four the Rebels ahead, 26-13. nal points of the game as catches for 75 yards and The Blue Jay offense Davis scored on a 25-yard a score. was stopped on downs on run. Davis finished with 42 its next drive, but the St. The two-point conver- yards on 13 carries and a Edmund defense forced a

ing pass from Simeon Ar- Deon Ardoin has sever- doin to Hayden Darbonne. al strong runs to help the Eunice Rider’s kick pushed the Bobcats move deep into From Page 7 Bobcats ahead, 29-0 with Ram territory. late in the half. Higginbotham gained Simeon Ardoin con- The Eunice defense six yards to the Bastrop nected with Hayden Dar- made another strong 1 and Deon Ardoin capped bonne for a 13-yard play stand as Myles Woods the drive with a short and later Ardoin closed recovered a Ram fumble touchdown. the drive with a one-yard near midfield. Rider’s PAT increased touchdown run. Eunice was held on the Bobcats’ lead to 36-0 Rider’s PAT increased fourth down, but the Bob- with 2:00 left in the third the Bobcats’ lead to 22-0 cats took a 29-0 margin quarter. as the game moved to the into the intermission. The two defenses then second period. “I told the team at half- took over as both the Bastrop mounted its time to play like the game Rams and Bobcats were best drive of the first half was 0-0,”Vige said. stopped twice on fourth before Ty’shun Joseph “I wanted a long drive down. snared an interception to and put in the end zone Bastrop had one last give the ball back to the and put the game away.” chance to avoid the shut- Bobcat offense. Eunice moved ball to out with 4:39 left in the Runs by Deon Ardoin ONE HIGHLY open the second half with game, but their seven-play and Hill moved the ball to a time consuming 9:15, drive ended as time ran near midfield, followed by 15-play drive. out. a 45-yard beautiful scor- PERSONAL BANKING EXPERIENCE.

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Eunice High’s Zac Suire hauls in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Simeon Ardoin in the first quarter against Bastrop. (Photo by Tom Dodge). Team Phyllis earns ELTL title By Tom Dodge grabbed a 6-3, 6-4 win Robin’s Paula Fruge and Sports Editor over Team Robin’s Debbie Connie Tupper. Team Phyllis finished Miller and Robin Savoy. Court Four, Team Phyl- the Eunice Ladies Tennis On Court Two, Team lis’ Allie Ogea and Daphne League Fall season with a Robin’s Jeannine Kibo- Simmoneaux won 6-0, 6-2 16-4 win over Team Rob- deaux and Cynthia Tan- over Team Robin’s Heidi in. ner earned a 6-2, 6-2 Dischler and Cheryl Man- With that victory, Team sweep over team captain uel. Phyllis closed action with Phyllis Hargroder and On Court Five, Kelly BE UNCOMPLICATED a 140-74 margin over Margaret Young. Tupper and Caroline An- Team Robin. On Court Three, Ellen drus from Team Phyllis On Court One, Syl- Myers and Gayle Godeaux earned a 6-2, 6-3 victory via Fontenot and Jamie of Team Phyllis grabbed a over Team Robin’s Joyce Kirsch of Team Phyllis 6-2, 6-1 victory over Team Neville and Camille Pitre.