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The Church Point NEWS 88th Year No. 9 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 $1 Teens injured in shooting between CP and Branch LSN Staff Report when another vehicle approached and on Interstate 10 into another vehicle passed them. As it passed, shots were that was also traveling eastbound near Two teens have been injured in the fi red, and the two teens were injured. mile marker 72, west of Crowley. second vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in After the shooting, the second vehicle, There were four occupants in the vic- Acadia Parish in two days. described as being dark in color, contin- tim vehicle — two adults and two juve- This incident occurred early last Sun- ued on, he said. niles. One of the adults in the vehicle day, Feb. 21, on Louisiana Highway 35 The juveniles were transported to a was injured. between Branch and Church Point, ac- local hospital with non-life threatening If anyone has any information about cording to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. injuries, and it is believed that this was either of these incidents, they are asked Gibson. not a random incident, Gibson stated. to call Acadia Crime Stoppers at (337) Gibson said the teens were travel- On Thursday, Feb. 18, shots were 789-8477 or the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Christopher ing north on La. 35 just after midnight fi red from a vehicle traveling eastbound Offi ce at (337) 788-8700. Freeman CPPD Appointment to ASLH board seeks confrontational By: Steve Bandy suspect Crowley Post-Signal Staff Report CROWLEY – Filling three vacancies on the board of commissioners of the The Church Point Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Service Dis- Police Department trict turned confrontational last Tuesday is seeking a Crowley night when the CEO of the hospital ac- man and a 16-year-old cused a pair of police jurors of interfer- juvenile in connection ing in the operations of the hospital, con- with a shooting that trary, she said, to state law. occurred in Church “Once a police jury creates a hospital Point on Feb. 22. service district, the hospital service dis- Christopher Free- trict has the authority to operate, man- man, 22, of Opelou- age and control the assets of that district sas, is wanted on: six without the interference of the police counts of attempted jury,” Walters explained. “The jury has second degree mur- the power to create the hospital service der with a bond set at district and to require prior approval $600,000; contribut- from us of any taxes or bonds, but it may ing to the delinquency not interfere with the district or assume of juvenile with bond management or control of our funds or set at $20,000; illegal our facilities. use of weapons and “The police jury appoints our board of dangerous instrumen- commissioners and they may remove a commissioner for cause with a two-thirds See SUSPECT, vote. The police jury makes an appoint- Page 9 ment of a commissioner when the term expires, and that is why we are here tonight.” She said the law grants the police jury the right “to participate and ask questions but not to interfere with our daily Follow the leader operations. Travelers on the Deanne Highway (La. Hwy. 754) follow an escort vehicle Walters then outlined, in detail, a se- behind a piece of heavy machinery as overlay work on the roadway con- ries of events at the hospital dating back to a personnel issue in late November, tinues. The $1.5 million Louisiana Department of Transportation project 2020, in which she claimed jurors A.J. to overlay a 1.77-mile section of the highway from La. Hwy. 95 to the St. “Jay” Credeur and Pat Daigle questioned Landry Parish line is estimated for completion later this spring. The proj- the actions and ethics of the administration and of some commissioners, going ect will include milling asphalt concrete, subgrade and base stabilization, so far, she said, as to threaten to remove new asphalt pavement, rumble strips, striping and related work. (Photo by commissioners if their demands weren’t Claudette Olivier/Church Point News) Elvin See BOARD, Page 10 Moore Moore Family and friends remember life of Mae McCartney Prather CROWLEY - Heaven after she graduated loved New York City, Prather (Melanie), Clay welcomed Mae Mc- from Baylor, and spent often visiting to take in Prather (Kim), Kyle sentencing Cartney Prather of the remainder of their the latest fashions and Prather (Sarah) and Branch on Feb. 12, lives on the Prather Broadway shows. Hers Scott York; and nine delayed 2021. farm in Acadia Parish. was an example of a great-grandchildren, Born Oct. 31, 1921, Mae was a lady and life honorably, truly Liam, Camille, Mae, Staff Report in Okmulgee, Oklaho- absolutely one-of-a- and vibrantly lived. Jane, Aiden, Elaina, ma, Mae’s life was full kind. She lived a life of She was a devoted Hudson, Gus and Coo- The sentencing of a and blessed. Her un- faith, family, fashion member of Pilgrim per. Church Point man who shakable joy, unique and fi ne art. Among Rest Baptist Church in She was preceded in pled guilty to man- humor and faith- many attributes she Richard for 78 years, a death by Bill Prather, slaughter in the July ful spirit guided her was a devoted moth- beloved patron of the her husband of 59 2019 shooting death through life. er, grandmother and Acadia Parish Library, years; her mother, of his own brother She was a teen dur- great-grandmother, and an active member Vera Greer McCart- has been delayed until ing the Great Depres- a dedicated Sunday of the Attakapas Study ney; daughter, Cherry April. sion, a member of the school teacher, an in- Club of Crowley, the Prather York; and dear Mae McCartney Elvin Moore, 65, of fi rst graduating class credible artist, a tal- Crowley Art Associa- friend, Bea Hunter. Church Point, entered of Lamar High School ented writer and a tion and the Painter’s Mae’s family ex- Prather his plea last October in in Houston, Texas, skilled shopper. Guild of Lafayette. tends special thanks planned. a 15th Judicial District and a graduate of Though she lived Mae’s indelible spir- to Jill, Lydia and the In lieu of fl owers, the courtroom in Crowley. Baylor University in most of her life on a it and unique humor outstanding team at Moore was sched- Waco, Texas. During rice farm, she was a lives on in her family. Southwind Assisted family requests dona- uled to be sentenced her sophomore year at city girl at heart. An ad- She is survived by two Living in Crowley, to tions be made to Aca- on Feb. 11, and that Baylor, while on a bus venturous traveler, she sons, Billy Prather and her caring sitter Kelly, dian Baptist Center in day Moore's attorney, ride during summer visited cities on nearly wife Allie, and Ran- and to Hope Hospice Eunice, a place Mae David Rubin, request- camp in Ridgecrest, every continent to see dy Prather and wife for their loving care. ed a continuance. The North Carolina, she new sights, try the lo- Elaine; eight grand- Arrangements have and Bill dearly loved state did not oppose met Bill Prather, the cal cuisine and ice children, Alisha Loftin been entrusted to and supported (www. the request, and the brother of a Baylor cream varieties, and (Travis), Will Prather Geesey-Ferguson Fu- abccamp.com or 1202 classmate. Bill and paint porcelain mas- (Renee), Garrett Prath- neral Home of Crowley. See MOORE, Mae married three terpieces with fellow er (Jenna), Erin Smi- Due to the pandemic, Academy Drive, Eu- Page 9 years later in Houston, artists. She especially ley (Patrick), Greer no public services are nice, LA 70535).

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Page 2 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Acadia Parish blight O B I T U A R I E S ordinance strengthened Suzie was a second Church Point; and mother to many and eight grandchildren, By: Steve Bandy point a three- or four-member was fondly known as Camryn Richardson, Crowley Post-Signal committee to assist with securing “Momma Sue.” She Seth Chaney, Morgan property and building drafts for a was a devoted wife, Richardson, Land- CROWLEY — Parish offi cials now new OHSEP headquarters. loving mother and a on LeBouef, Austin have the authority to enter private LeBlanc said the parish has been doting grandmother. Chaney, Henry Soi- property to determine whether or awarded grant funding from FEMA, Suzie loved her family, leau, Ethan LeBouef not a structure on that property is but the deadline to use the fund- lived life to the fullest and Luke Soileau. derelict. ing is approaching. Also, additional and was the life of the She was preceded Parish police jurors have amend- grants are available, but time is of party that never met a in death by her pared the Acadia Derelict Buildings the essence. stranger. Music could ents, Leonce and Leola Ordinance to give any inspector OHSEP currently shares offi ce not be played without Thibodeaux Comeaux; who has contracted with the parish space with the Emergency 911 her dancing and sing- fi ve brothers, Wilton to inspect buildings the authority Communications Building on Court ing along. She was a Comeaux, Lolly Co- to enter any property upon which a Circle. The parish owns property, SUZIE COMEAUX dear friend to many meaux, Leland Co- building is erected and perform an both inside and outside the Crowley SOILEAU and never passed up meaux, Demus Co- inspection to determine if the build- city limits, upon which a new build- A Mass of Christian an opportunity to “run meaux and Dewey ing meets the defi nition of a derelict ing might be constructed. Other Burial for Mrs. Su- the roads” with her Comeaux; and three structure. properties are also being consid- zie Comeaux Soileau, friends. She always sisters, Juliana LaF- The current police jury, which in ered. 69, was held Tuesday, wore a smile on her leur, Roberta Guil- face and to know her January began its second year in Jurors also approved the appoint- February 23, 2021 at beaux and Sally Co- was to love her. meaux. offi ce, has targeted abandoned and ment of a three- or four-member Sacred Heart of Jesus She is survived by Serving as pallbear- derelict buildings. That effort, how- airport committee on a volunteer Catholic Church with her husband of 49 ers were members of ever, has been stymied by the lack basis in an advisory capacity. That Fr. Michael Delcambre years, Pat Soileau, her family. of any “real authority” for inspec- committee would serve with a rep- offi ciating. of Broussard; a son, You may sign the tors to enter private property, Ash- resentative from the Police Jury Ad- Interment followed ley LeBlanc, director of the Acadia Mac Soileau and his guest register book ministrative Offi ce. at Sacred Heart of Je- Parish Offi ce of Homeland Security wife, Christy, of Allen, and express condo- No appointments were announced sus Mausoleum. and Emergency Preparedness, told Texas; two daughters, lences online at www. for either of those committees. A native of Church Amy Richardson and davidfuneralhome.org jurors early in their term. LeBlanc Jurors also approved the holding also heads up the parish permitting Point and a resident of her husband, Chris, David Funeral of an election in Fire Protection Dis- offi ce. Broussard, Mrs. Soi- of McKinney, Texas, Home of Lafayette at trict No. 7 – Mire area – to authorize As a fi rst step to condemning pri- leau died at 10:25 p.m. and Julie Chaney and 316 Youngsville Hwy the levy of parcel fees to support the vate property, the jury previously on Wednesday, Febru- her husband, Trevor, (337)837-9887 was volunteer fi re department. adopted a notifi cation protocol. ary 17, 2021 at her of Youngsville; a sis- handling the arrange- Two propositions will appear “The letters are working,” LeBlanc residence. ter, Jane LeJeune, of ments. on the April 24 ballot. The fi rst is told jurors at their February meeting. “People are tearing down some a renewal of the existing $50 fee of these buildings without us hav- on each lot, subdivided portion of ing to go in and do it. But if they ground or individual tract upon don’t, now we have the legal au- which a structure in located. That Strain: Time to thority to access the property.” fee generates an estimated $96,100 At their recent meeting, jurors annually for the department. also approved “grandfathering in” The second proposition would unapproved sewer systems for add a $25 parcel fee, generating an additional $48,050 annually. document ag losses buildings exiting prior to Jan. 1, 1990, in the unincorporated areas Both are for terms of 12 years. BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Producers who signed up for Fed- of the parish. The $50 fee begins in 2022; the $25 Commissioner of Agriculture and eral Crop Insurance or the Non- The new regulation stipulates fee in 2021. Forestry (LDAF) Mike Strain, insured Crop Disaster Assistance that, should the ownership of the In other action, jurors: D.V.M., is urging all agricultural Program (NAP) and who suffer loss- property – house or land – change • Reappointed Gene Simon and producers impacted by the severe es are asked to report crop damage ownership and/or the structure is April Simon to the Fire Protection winter weather to document losses. to their crop insurance agent or lo- remodeled, altered or relocated, the District No. 3 board (Evangeline “While no secretarial disaster cal FSA offi ce within 72 hours of sewer system must be brought up area); designation has been declared at damage discovery and follow up in to code. • Appointed Jennifer Autin, exec- this time, an accurate account of writing within 15 days. Change of ownership by way of utive director of the Rayne Cham- any crops and livestock that are Livestock and perennial crop pro- succession or act of donation to ber of Commerce, to the Acadia Par- lost is vital in the event insurance ducers often have more limited risk “immediate family” will be exempt ish Tourist Commission; claims are necessary or federal as- management options available, but from the upgrade requirement. • Reappointed Rep. John Stefan- sistance through the U.S. Depart- there are disaster programs avail- LeBlanc explained to jurors in ski to the Acadiana Area Human ment of Agriculture (USDA) is made able to them. Key programs include January that state sanitarians had Services District Board, retro-active available,” said Strain. the Livestock Indemnity Program pointed out that parish ordinance to April, 2019; and Documentation includes: photos and Emergency Assistance for Live- contained no such “grandfather” • Appointed Daniel Thomas to the and videos of losses, purchase re- stock which reimburse producers clause or exemption. Bayou Plaquemine Drainage Board, cords, production records, vacci- for a portion of the value of their In other action involving LeB- replacing James Wilridge, who re- nation records, bank or other loan livestock, poultry and other ani- lanc’s offi ce, jurors agreed to ap- signed. documents and third-party certifi - mals. cation. The Tree Assistance Program pro- The Farm Service Agency (FSA) vides cost share assistance to re- has a variety of loans available in- habilitate or replant and clean-up Emergency declaration cluding emergency loans that are damage to trees, vines or shrubs. triggered by disaster declarations To learn more about USDA disas- and operating loans that can assist ter assistance programs, contact is approved for Louisiana producers. your local FSA offi ce. LSN Staff Report protect property and public health and safety and to lessen or avert WASHINGTON, D.C. —FEMA the threat of a catastrophe in all 64 has announced federal emergency parishes. aid has been made available to the Specifi cally, FEMA is authorized state of Louisiana to supplement to identify, mobilize and provide at state and local response efforts in its discretion, equipment and re- areas affected by a severe winter sources necessary to alleviate the storm beginning Feb. 11 and con- impacts of the emergency. 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Page 4 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 VIEWPOINTS Roses are red, snow is white… As we found out again this year, in south Louisi- ana we are more likely to have a White Valentine’s Day than a White Christmas. Re- cords show that Jim most of our sub- stantial snowfalls Bradshaw over the last cen- tury or so have been in February. This year’s snow began on the day after Valentine’s Day, but the cold snap that preceded it — and lin- gered way too long afterward — was here well in time to freeze creamy chocolates and wilt red roses. But that’s not the fi rst time it’s happened. The snowfall that set still-standing records in south Lou- isiana began on Valentine’s Day 1895. The offi cial form submitted to the The end is near for COVID hysteria National Weather Service by the A dreadful year of COVID madness, with crazy rec- disease with deadly results. The weather observer in Lafayette for ommendations such as wearing double masks, is, latest data shows that over 28.1 February 1895 carries this note: hopefully, nearing an end. According to Dr. Marty million Americans contracted “Snow began falling on the night of Makary, a health policy expert and surgeon at Johns the deadly disease. Of those in- the 13th — stopped before daylight Hopkins University, the United States is nearing herd fected, 1.75%, or approximately — began again about 6:30 a.m. on immunity, which refers to a situation in a community 500,000 Americans, have died. the 14th and kept it up until about when enough people are immune to a disease to pre- However, in the quest to fi ght 10 o’clock a.m. on the 15th — about vent its spread to others who are not protected. This the disease, the “cure” has been 14 inches of snowfall.” immunity can be achieved through vaccines and natu- too painful. It has never made The Crowley Signal of Feb. 16, ral infection. sense to close schools, but mil- Jeff 1895, had a long account of what Sadly, the hysterical mainstream news media, their lions of American children are Crouere happened when the snow came to allies in “big tech,” along with the Biden administra- not allowed in classrooms. Stud- Acadia Parish. tion and many Democratic Governors, are not report- ies have shown that “virtual” “At sunrise possibly an inch of ing the good news that is happening in the country. learning is a poor substitute for in-person instruction. snow had fallen here but the heav- Their motivation is to keep Americans in a state of to- It is outrageous that teacher unions are preventing the tal fear. Fortunately, the good news is overwhelming ens gave every indication of a large Biden administration from pushing for a quick return the attempts to suppress the truth. reserve supply. By nine o’clock to the classroom for all American children. In a recent Fox News interview, Makary noted that the blizzard was in full force and Plenty of Democratic Mayors and Governors have “There is a 77% reduction in daily cases over the last used draconian lockdown measures to keep business- continued to rage all day and well six weeks. You, as a scientist, have to ask why. We into the night. For a little time yes- es closed and prevent workers from collecting their cannot explain that by vaccinated immunity. We can't salaries. The economic toll has been catastrophic as terday morning the sun was vis- explain it by a sudden change in behavior. It is natural 22 million Americans lost their jobs with some never ible through the mist, but by nine immunity and it's now over 50% of the population.” to return. o’clock it had disappeared. … This Instead of celebrating this news, Democratic Gover- The lockdown orders may have helped stop the was the heaviest snow for [this nors and President Joe Biden among others are dou- spread of COVID, but it actually caused an untold area] of which there is any record.” bling down on the COVID mandates. A recent example number of other problems. With millions of Americans The New Orleans Daily Picayune is Biden’s new executive order requiring the wearing of unable to work, the rate of depression, suicide, drug of Feb. 15 reported, “There was masks on all federal property. usage and overdose deaths have skyrocketed. not a sled, nor a snow plow, nor a In a Wall Street Journal article, Makary wrote that For example, in Louisiana alone, there was a 53% sleigh in New Orleans day before the country currently has an “extremely low level of increase in drug overdose deaths in the 12-month pe- yesterday. But improvised sleds infection.” He predicted that at the “current trajectory, riod that ended in July 2020 compared to the previous and sleighs have been made and I expect COVID will be mostly gone by April, allowing year. This refl ected the fi rst few months of the COVID the uncommon sight of them in the Americans to resume normal life.” pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns. In the streets called forth cheers from the We desperately need “normal life” again. Americans view of Jefferson Parish Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich, pedestrians. … Drifts measured must be able to work and socialize again. It is time for “I think it would be naïve to not acknowledge the pan- people to be able to visit their older family members, from 10 inches to one foot.” demic must have some relationship to this increase.” enjoy social gatherings with friends and loved ones The Baton Rouge Advocate re- The disease has truly upended life in our country in and attend entertainment and sporting events. innumerable ways. The last year has been dreadful for ported on the 15th that “snow on This entire COVID episode has been an extremely See BRADSHAW, Page 9 painful one for the country. This is certainly a real See CROUERE, Page 9 CHURCH POINT NEWS Is Biden’s Supreme Court packing threat already working “Serving the information and communica- tion needs of our community by providing quality products at superior value while ful- as the court punts abortion and guns rights cases? filling our civic responsibility.’’ Is President Joe Biden’s implicit threat to pack the instead of what he’s doing now.” Supreme Court already working? That followed Biden in Phoenix on Diane Daigle Publisher/Editor Emeritus Claudette Olivier Editor The Supreme Court with its newly minted Republi- Oct. 8 similarly refusing to answer Misty Gilley Ad Manager can-appointed 6 to 3 majority is getting ready for its the question on court-packing, stat- Janell Franques Bookkeeper next round of cases as it convenes this week, but it ing, “You’ll know my position on might not yet have the profound, ground-breaking court-packing the day after the elec- Official Journal of the Town of Church tion.” Point and the Acadia Parish School Board. implications that constitutional conservatives have Published every Wednesday at 315 N. sought for a generation to impact as the court punts Months after the election, and the Main St., Church Point, LA 70525. Entered on abortion and Second Amendment guns rights cas- American people still waiting for an in the Post Office in Church Point, LA, 70525, es. answer to that question. Robert for transmission through the mail as Second According to an analysis by USA Today’s John Fritze, In the 1930s, Franklin Roosevelt’s Class matter under the Act of Congress, Ramano March 3, 1976. “Advocacy groups on both sides of the abortion issue own threat to pack the Supreme are closely watching a challenge to a 2018 Mississippi Court, although it failed to change SUBSCRIPTION RATES: law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of preg- the number of justices, is credited with altering the Digital Access Only (e-Edition & Website) - nancy. But the case has been in limbo for months… court’s views on New Deal legislation it considered. 1 Day(s), $1.50 Prior to the threat, New Deal laws were being over- Digital Access Only (e-Edition & Website) - And last year, the justices turned aside a series of gun 1 Year(s), $31.50 rights cases that groups such as the National Rifl e As- turned, and afterward, they weren’t. 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I will not vote [to abolish the fi libuster]… And 1-337-684-5711 But it’s hard to ignore the Biden threat. On Oct. 10, 2020, Ross DiMattei on KTNV told Biden that “packing I hope with that guarantee in place he [Senate Mi- Copyright 2013, LSN Publishing the courts” is “the number one thing I’ve been asked nority Leader Mitch McConnell] will work in a much Company, LLC. All printed material is about from viewers in the past couple days” and asked, more amicable way,” Manchin said in an interview last protected, and no portion of the con- “Don’t the voters deserve to know?” month. tent may be reproduced in any form, To which Biden declared, “No they don’t [deserve Sinema for her part through her offi ce said she is “not open to changing her mind” about abolishing the or by any means, without prior writ- to know] — I’m not going to play his game. 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Church Point Cajun Crawl sponsors donate to museum Sponsors of the Chruch Point Cajun Crawl presented a donation Our Mother of Mercy of $500 to the Le Vieux Presbytère Museum. Pictured from left, are Thomas-Reid Johnson, Chelsey Hopkins with Essentially Fit Nutri- announces award winners tion, Andrea Johnson with Church Point Anytime Fitness, Mary- The Our Mother of Mercy 2021 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Award Re- James Johnson, Skeat Thibodeaux with Church Point Boot Camp, cipients were announced on Jan. 15. The annual Dr. Martin L. King Jackie Monroe, vice president the Le Vieux Presbytère Board, Har- Jr. diocesan celebration was held at St. John the Evangelist Cathe- old Fonte, museum curator, Kaitlin Thibodeaux with Church Point dral in Lafayette. Parishioners from various parishes in the diocese Boot Camp, Amelia Lyons with Cajun Country, Ching Apostal with were recognized for their service to church and community. Bishop 205 Sports Bar and Grill, and Church Point Mayor Ryan "Spanky" J. Douglas Deshotel was the celebrant and homilist. The 2021 recipi- Meche. Sponsors for the event were Church Point Boot Camp, Deb- ents from Our Mother of Mercy Church were Vicky and John Leger bie's Lounge, The Pointe, Cajun Country, Essentially Fit Nutrition, and Mary Ann and Shelton Alfred. Pastor Fr. Emmanuel Awe, SSJ 205 Sports Bar and Grill and Anytime Fitness. (Photo by Claudette and parishioners congratulated both couples. Pictured, from left, Olivier/Church Point News) are Vicky Leger, John Leger, Fr. Emmanuel Awe, SSJ, Mary Ann Alfred and Shelton Alfred. (Photo courtesy of Linda Brooks) What is happening with your fi re protection? By: Berl Adams trunks, small storage buildings and CPVFD Public even in houses. The danger is not Information Offi cer just the heat factor if there is a fi re Special to The Church Point News but also the potential for a leak allowing the gas to build up. These A very simple but loaded question tanks are so common in this area, — just where is your propane gas it is easy to take them for granted tank? and they become “attention invisi- I would like to relate an extreme ble." That is, you become so used to but true story. Some 30 years ago, a seeing them, you really never even man in Tennessee adapted his pro- pay attention to them. I would chal- pane tank to fi ll up a fl at tire just to lenge you to take a new look not get it to the service station. When just for propane tank hazards, but he got there, he backed into the other “attention invisible” hazards edge of the garage, and the service around your house and shop. man began to let the air, “propane,” On the hazard note, there is a out to repair the tire. The propane very important service you can do was ignited by a spark from some- for fi refi ghters in the event we are where, and it exploded killing the called to your home. This service station attendant and putting the is to inform us if there are hazards owner of the tire into the hospital. like, gas, fi rearms, ammunition, True, it takes just the right concen- etc. and tell us the locations. This tration of gas to air for it to be able will help us stay safe as we strive to ignite, but you do not want to to protect your property. Everyone take the chance. working together doing what they I do not think most people would can is what helps keep our commu- try the tire thing, but some other nity safer. common scenarios can cause the same result. If your tank has a slow Be aware, be informed, be pre- leak, any closed or semi closed area pared, and be safe. Non-emergency can be a possible hazard from the phone number 684-5429 askcpvfd@ buildup of gas. One of the dangers yahoo.com Also check out the CPVFD we are instructed to look for as fi re- and Church Point Fire Protection fi ghters is propane tanks hidden on District 10 website. churchpointvfd. fi re scenes. These tanks could be in com Check back next week.

Home Bank and FHLB Dallas provide Beer donated to American funds to fi ve Louisiana organizations Legion Post 225 News Release for down payment and/or closing cost assistance. Skeat Thibodeaux, left, and Kaitlin Thibodeaux, right, both with LAFAYETTE — Home Bank and • Iris Development, $750,000, Church Point Boot Camp, one of the host businesses of the Church the Federal Home Loan Bank of Houma Point Cajun Crawl event, donated extra beer from the event to Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded Iris Development’s Renaissance Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Oaks project will redevelop 122 American Legion Post 225, and the donation was accepted the post's subsidies that will allow 365 hous- apartment units for low-income and Auxiliary President Jackie Monroe, center. (Submitted photo) ing properties to be renovated or special-needs residents. Neighbor- built in the state. hood Restoration of Baton Rouge The following organizations re- will partner with Iris Development Dr. Tim P. Fontenot ceived funds: on the project that will provide two- • Gulf Coast Housing Partner- and three-bedroom apartments. & ship, $280,000, Lockport Dr. Tim S. Fontenot • Iris Development, $680,000, The Les Maisons de Bayou La- New Orleans ~General Dentistry~ fourche project involves the con- The Hano Rental Scattered Sites struction of 35 single-family homes. Development will build 97 rental Which includes: Now The one-, two- and three-bedroom 8]âYgZc9Zci^hign units on vacant public housing lots 8dhbZi^X9Zci^hign Accepting homes will include native-plant for very low-income, special-needs 8gdlch7g^Y\Zh :migVXi^dch landscaping, metal gabled roofs individuals and homeless people. ;jaaEVgi^Va9ZcijgZh ;âa^c\h New and EnergyStar appliances. Residents will be offered workforce >beaVcihGZhidgZY • Habitat for Humanity St. Tam- Gddi8VcVah Patients! development training and fi nancial ~ Most Insurances Accepted ~ many West, $120,000, Abita literacy education. Construction Springs/Covington Office Hours began in the summer of 2020, and Mon., Tues, Thurs.,/(%Vb"*/%%eb The organization’s project, Build- the project is expected to be com- ing Dreams Together, will allow Wed. -Vb"*/%%ebFriday-Vb"&'eb plete by August 2022. Call For An Appointment income-qualifi ed, fi rst-time home- • Partners-for-Progress Inc., buyers to help build and buy their www.fontenotdds.com 149 N. 3rd St. 457-1342 or 457-1354 Eunice, La. own homes. The funds will be used See BANK, Page 9

Page 6 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 What does the Bible say? By: Pastor Berl Adams cause they sought it not by faith, but As we see in the verses above, even the First Baptist Church as it were by the works of the law. For Jews, who kept “the law,” are said “not Special to The Church Point News they stumbled at that stumblingstone; to have attained” because they did not, 33: As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion by faith, accept Jesus Christ, which Romans 9:30: “What shall we say a stumblingstone and rock of offence: is here called, the rock of offense. We then? That the Gentiles, which followed and whosoever believeth on him shall should live right, but salvation depends not after righteousness, have attained not be ashamed.” upon our faith in the payment of Jesus to righteousness, even the righteous- For the last couple weeks “being Born Christ on Calvary. ness which is of faith. 31: But Israel, again” has been the focus of this col- which followed after the law of righ- umn. Why? Because it is very important First Baptist Church 310 S. Broad- teousness, hath not attained to the law that we understand that “living right” way, Church Point, LA, 70525. Phone: of righteousness. 32: Wherefore? Be- does nothing to help gain our salvation. (337) 684-2556

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Main, Church Point Pastors Wayland & Willard Richard (1941-2000) • Garage Doors • Mirrors Sunday in Church Sunday School 10 a.m. Melba Vincent Shirley Richard, Owner 24 Hour Emergency Service 337-684-5494 Worship Service 11 a.m. Melissa Stevens, Owner/Reg. Phar. Sunday Services Rt. 1 Box 27-A, Hwy. 367, Nancy Young, Reg. Phar. 684-3504 St. John Chapel Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 7 p.m. Branch, LA, Ph. 788-0424 Lewisburg - Mission of Our Lady Wednesday Night Services: 684-5401 446 W. Canal • Church Point 209 S. Main • Church Point of the Sacred Heart Church, Church Family Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. 1st Monday 6:00p.m. Point; St. Edwards Catholic Church SUNNY’S Rev. Patrick S. Broussard, Family Prayer meeting Transportation is provided. Father Wayne Duet FRIED Rev. Father David M. Rozas Richard, LA (Associate Pastor) Call at 684-2200 Anticipated Sunday Mass - CHICKEN, INC. Services: Sat., 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 4 p.m. 1st. Friday in Lent - 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia Worship Center Sunday Mass at Confession: before mass Pastor Leldon Richard 111 East Ebey Hwy. 367, Richard Area 7:00am & 10:30am 684-5431 Our Mother of Mercy Sunday Services 10 a.m., 6 p.m. St. Thomas Chapel 740 S. Main Father Emmanuel Awe, SSJ Pastor Monday Prayer Meeting Father Wayne Duet 684-5051 6:30 p.m. 337-319-3957 Masses Weekdays; Savoy, LA Tuesday Novena Mass 5:30 p.m.; First Baptist Church of Rayne Sunday Mass 8:45 a.m. Wed & Thurs 7 a.m.; Pastor: Brother Bill Hudson Sat. Vigil Mass 4 p.m. 1715 E. Jeff Davis, Rayne Acadiana Presbyterian Church of NOWQuality OPEN! Sunday 8 a.m.; Bible Study 9 a.m. Church Point Confession Saturday 3:30 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. 510 N. Sylvia Glass and Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Fridays 6:30-7 p.m. Quality Glass Robert’s Cove Services 6:30 p.m. Fellowship 7 p.m. teaching Screens LLC Church of Christ For info call Mark Briscoe and Screens LLC 300 N. Main A. Leon Langston, Minister One Accord Gospel Hour at 684-3138 or 337-945-4077 684-5475 233 Bayou Plaquemine Rd., Chris Rodriguez at 684-3408 337-945-4077 Fellowship Church Matthew Bertrand, Owner Nicole Alleman, R.Ph. Highway 1112, Rayne Pastor William L. Powell 783-3533 & 783-7989 508 Sylvia St., Church Point The Living Word Church Sunday Bible School - 318-684-6302 Sunday Service DR. SHAWN 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sun. Morn. Worship– Worship Service 10 a.m. Wed. Bible Class BRIGGS, DDS BROKERAGE 10:30 a.m.; Thursday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study Saturday Choir Rehearsal CO., INC. - 7 p.m. Assumption Catholic 3 p.m. to until Family Dentistry 104 S. Daigle Church in Mire 812 S. Broadway Sunday Mass - 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Oran Jim, Pastor Church Point Our Lady of the Rosary Church Point Roman Catholic Chapel Saturday Mass - 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 684-2146 Father Angelo Thielen, Pastor Confessions: Sat., 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. 684-6373 Located 3 miles Monday & Friday 6 to 6:20 a.m. Corner of West Northern Wednesday 5 to 5:20 p.m. and Hoffpauir Dr. John L. Guillory, Jr. west of Shuteson on Hwy. 178 Thursday 7:30 to 7:50 am. 543-6769 Crowley, LA ACADIA-ST. Chiropractor Weekday Masses I&5<;2 Traditional Latin Mass every Sunday Monday & Friday 6:30 a.m. LANDRY at 9:00 a.m. Service Times: 337 W. Canal Tuesday 8 a.m. Communion services 8 and 10:15 am on Sundays GUEST HOME Confession before mass. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. Rev. John W. Clark 684-5860 Acadiana Christian Fellowship Appointments for Baptism made with Father “We Care’’ 9244(A I'.F;2" Michael Arnaud Eternity Full Gospel 830 S. Broadway Rev. Charland C. Jordan, Pastor 122 S. 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The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 — Page 7 CAMPUS Results of Acadia Parish Livestock Show announced CROWLEY — Re- Bethany Pousson Colt Schultz Reserve Champion: Drake Hardy sults of Acadia Parish - White Serama Reserve Champion: STEERS Mary Broussard • Nigerian Dwarf Livestock Show Best of Breed: Bridg- Greta Manuel Grand Champion • Brangus Bull Grand Champion et Gorham Grand Champion LA Market Steer Brah- Grand Champion: Buck: Aubrie Theriot RABBITS Best of Bantam: Bred Commercial Gilt: man Infl uence: Jacob William Gautreaux Grand Champion • Dutch Adam Pousson Colt Schultz Broussard Reserve Grand Doe: Jackson Aton Best of Breed: Gide- Best of Opposite Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Champion: Addyson Reserve Champion on Gorham Bantam: Bethany LA Bred Commercial Market Steer Brah- Gautreaux Doe: Aubrie Theriot Best of Opposite: Al- Pousson—White Plym- Gilt: Greta Manuel man Infl uence: Mary • Brangus Heifer • Nubian len Bertrand outh Rock Cockerel Supreme Champion Broussard Grand Champion: Champion Buck: • Holland Lop BEST OF SHOW: Gilt: Colt Schultz Grand Champion Addyson Gautreaux Gideon Gorham Best of Breed: Kierra Adam Pousson—White Market Steer Non- • Red Brahman Bull Champion Doe: Newman Wyandotte Pullet MARKET SWINE Brahman Infl uence: Grand Champion: Bridget Gorham Best of Opposite: • Light Weight William Gautreaux Leah Thibodeaux • Mytonics Gideon Gorham MARKET LAMBS Grand Champion: Reserve Champion Reserve Champion: Champion Buck: • Mini Lop • Light Weight Patrick Schultz Market Steer Non- Shannon Carriere Rose Gorham Best of Breed: Pat- Grand Champion: Reserve Champion: Brahman Infl uence: • Red Brahman Heif- Supreme Breeding rick Aton Emily Manuel Winston Frey Emily Zaunbrecher er Doe: Vivian Daigle Per- Best of Opposite: Reserve Champion: Grand Champion LA Grand Champion Grand Champion: centage Boer Patrick Aton Halle Cart Bred: Patrick Schultz Louisiana Bred Market Jack Vondenstein Supreme Champion • Rex Grand Champion LA Reserve Champion Steer Non-Brahman Reserve Champion: Buck: Aubrie Theriot Best of Breed: Rose Bred: Emily Manuel LA Bred: Winston Frey Infl uence: Addison Za- Nathan Forestier Nigerian Dwarf Gorham Reserve Champion • Medium Weight unbrecher • Hereford Heifer: • Mini Rex LA Bred: Halle Cart Grand Champion: Supreme Champion Grand Champion: MARKET GOATS Best of Breed: Karlee • Medium Weight Winston Frey Market Steer: William Andrew Habetz Grand Champion Hallum Grand Champion: Reserve Champion: Gautreaux Reserve Champion: Goat: Rylee Meyers Best of Opposite: Laura-Kate Manuel Greta Manuel Reserve Champion Andrew Habetz Grand Champion LA Gideon Gorham Reserve Champion: Grand Champion LA Market Steer: Emily Grand Champion LA Bred: Rylee Myers • Netherland Dwarf Sloane Cart Bred: Winston Frey Zaunbrecher Bred: Andrew Habetz Reserve Champion: Best of Breed: Gide- Grand Champion LA Reserve Champion • Simbrah Bull Dustin Zaunbrecher on Gorham Bred: Sloane Cart LA Bred: Greta Manuel COMMERCIAL Grand Champion: Reserve Champion Best of Opposite: Reserve Champion • Heavy Weight HEIFERS Keagan Valdetero LA Bred: Dustin Zaun- Bridget Gorham LA Bred: Zoie Zaun- Grand Champion: • Non-Brahman In- Reserve Champion: brecher • Polish brecher Patrick Schultz fl uence Keagan Valdetero Best of Breed: Bridg- • Heavy Weight Reserve Champion: Grand Champion: • Simbrah Heifer SHOWMANSHIP et Gorham Grand Champion: Isaac Manuel Andrew Habetz Grand Champion: • Beef Best of Opposite: Laura-Kate Manuel Grand Champion/ Reserve Champion: Gracie Hensgens Overall Senior Cham- Dominic Dupre Reserve Champion: Grand Champion LA Aubrie Theriot Reserve Champion: pion: Leah Thibodeaux • Lionhead Claire Scheufens Bred: Patrick Schultz • Brahman Infl uence Nathan Forestier Overall Senior Re- Best of Breed: Kait- Grand Champion LA Reserve Champion/ Grand Champion: • Simmental Bull serve Champion: lyn Bertrand Bred: Zoie Zaunbrech- Reserve Champion LA Addyson Gautreaux Grand Champion: Shannon Carrier Best of Opposite: Al- er Bred: Isaac Manuel Reserve Champion: Vince Green Overall Intermedi- len Bertrand Reserve Champion John Schultz • Simmental Heifer ate Champion: Cooper • Crème D’Argent LA Bred: Lilly Sonnier OVERALL MARKET Supreme Champion Grand Champion: Broussard Best of Breed: Bridg- SWINE CHAMPIONS Commercial Heifer: Elliot Dore Overall Intermediate et Gorham OVERALL MARKET • Grand Champion Addison Gautreaux • AOB Brahman In- Reserve Champion: Best of Opposite: LAMB CHAMPIONS Hog: Winston Frey Reserve Champion fl uence Bull Gretta Forestier • Best of Show: Pat- • Grand Champion • Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Grand Champion: Overall Junior rick Aton Market Lamb: Laura- Hog: Greta Manuel Andrew Habetz Vince Greene Champion: Elliot Dore Kate Manuel • Grand Champion • AOB Brahman In- Overall Junior Re- POULTRY • Reserve Champion LA Bred Hog: Winston BEEF fl uence Heifer serve Champion: Na- • Broilers Market Lamb: Laura- Frey • Beefmaster Bull Grand Champion: than Forestier Champion Pen of Kate Manuel • Reserve Champion Grand Champion: Addyson Gautreaux • Dairy Pullets: Gavin Bou- • Grand Champion LA Bred Hog: Greta Elliot Dore • AOB Non-Brahman Champion: Wyatt dreaux LA Bred Market Lamb: Manuel Reserve Champion: Infl uence Heifer Robinson Champion Pen of Sloane Cart Jaci Latiolais Grand Champion: Reserve Champion: Cockerels: Kayden Reserve Champion DAIRY • Beefmaster Heifer Jackson Gautreaux McKayla Corder Roger LA Bred Market Lamb: • Jersey Grand Champion: Supreme Champion • Swine: Champion Broiler Emily Manuel Grand Champion: Elliot Dore Breeding Bull: Leah Champion Senior Pen: Kayden Roger Kelsey Corder Reserve Champion: Thibodeaux Showman: Hunter • Bantams BREEDING SHEEP Reserve Champion: Camille Dore Supreme Champion Miller -Old English Games • Commercial Ewe Kelsey Corder • Braford Heifer Breeding Heifer: Jack Reserve Champion Best of Breed: Ava Grand Champion: • AOB Grand Champion: Vondenstein Senior Showman: Gre- LaGrange Reagan Redlich Grand Champion: Alexis Fontenot ta Manuel Best of Opposite: Ava McKayla Corder • Braford Base Heifer BREEDING GOATS Champion Interme- LaGrange BREEDING SWINE Reserve Champion: Grand Champion: • Commercial Doe diate Showman: Pat- - White Plymouth • Gilt Wyatt Robinson Grady Faulk Grand Champion: rick Schultz Rock Grand Champion: Commercial Dairy • Grey Brahman Bull Vivian Daigle Reserve Champion Best of Breed: Beth- Hunter Miller Heifer Grand Champion: • Percentage Boer Showman: Maggie He- any Pousson Reserve Champion: Grand Champion: Leah Thibodeaux Doe bert Best of Opposite: William Robinson Jackson Gautreaux Reserve Champion: Grand Champion: Champion Junior Bethany Pousson •AOB Reserve Champion: Cooper Broussard Vivian Daigle Showman: Colt Schul- - White Wyandottes Grand Champion: McKayla Corder • Grey Brahman Reserve Champion: tz Best of Breed: Adam Anne-Marie Schultz Supreme Champion Heifer Aubrie Theriot Reserve Champion Pousson • Commercial Guilt Dairy Cow: McKayla Grand Champion: • Purebred Boer Doe Best of Opposite: Grand Champion: Corder Leah Thibodeaux Grand Champion: See SHOW, Page 9 •RAMANO OMP's Do You Know Continued From Page 4 only of legislation to pack the court to avoid hearing major issues until Science Fact but also other issues. after the 2022 Congressional mid- A similar question could be asked terms, when Democrats will be de- By: 7th graders of Senate Minority Leader Mitch fending historically slim majorities McConnell. In order to avert Sen- in the House and the Senate, and ate Democrats from abolishing the there is a signifi cant likelihood they fi libuster, does he give license to would lose control of one or both moderate Republicans to work with Democrats to pass bipartisan legis- chambers of Congress. lation? In other words, patience. If Biden’s implied threat to pack the court is Diamond and graphite are both Such legislation might include working, then you might not expect made of carbon (C) atoms. They H.R. 1, which would make a number both have different properties that of changes to federal election law, to see any profound rulings this make them quite unique. That is because including mandating voter registra- year or even next year that rock their atoms are arranged in different ways. tion and mail-in voting, and redoing the boat constitutionally. It could Diamonds are very hard while graphite is a campaign fi nance laws. Or changes be that the new conservative ma- dark, dull gray substance that rubs off on immigration law that Biden is pro- jority is not looking to provoke the paper. The same applies to oxygen and ozone posing. Or infrastructure spending Democratic controlled Congress. gases. They are both made up of the same type proposals, and so forth. But after 2022, Democrats may no of Oxygen (O) atoms. They both occur in the at- If Senate Republicans cannot longer be in a position to pack the mosphere and are important for life on Earth. hammer out some compromises on Oxygen gas is made up of two oxygen atoms, some items, does that make abol- Supreme Court. Stay tuned. and Ozone is made up of three oxygen atoms. ishing the fi libuster more likely? It’s Ozone is important as it protects the Earth worth considering the implications. Robert Romano is the Vice Presi- from damaging radiation from the sun. Ozone And that could be the way the Su- dent of Public Policy at Americans can also be used to sterilize drinking water. preme Court is looking at it, that is, for Limited Government. Of course we all know what oxygen gas does for all living things on Earth!!

Don't forget to "focus in" on next week's DYK science fact!

Page 8 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 The Church Point News Campus Briefs Acadia Parish Sheriff Scholarship Program details and scholarship and loan programs, • Proof of income (two consecu- accepting scholarship applications can be obtained by vis- and of athletic and extra-curricular tive check stubs from each wage iting www.apso.org, requesting an programs. earner; SNAP letter or information applications application from your high school about income) Sheriff K.P. Gibson is honored to counselors or by contacting Kim American Legion announces • Custody papers (if applicable) announce that the Louisiana Sher- Miller, Human Resource Director Junior Shooting Program Please have all of the above pa- iffs’ Scholarship Program is cur- for the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Of- perwork on that day or your child American Legion Post 225 is rently underway. The Louisiana fi ce, at 337-788-8793 or via email will not be considered registered. Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will starting the Junior Shooters pro- at [email protected]. gram again for 2021. Students will be screened during award scholarships providing as- If any student in grades 7-12 is May and then contacted about ac- sistance to worthy Louisiana stu- OMP announces registration interested, call Dennis Hart at (337) ceptance into Pre-K. dents in furthering their education 326-1945 or Lee Daigle at (318) 453 CPE Kindergarten registration for and training with resources made for 2021-22 school year -4121. Fall 2021 will be from 8:30-10:30 available through the Louisiana Our Mother of Peace Elementary a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, will host registration for the 2021- Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership March 5. Program. A Scholarship of $500 22 school year for students in Pre- CPE announces Pre-K, K3 and Pre-K4 through 8th grade. To register for Kindergarten, you from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Schol- kindergarten registration and your child must live in the Registration for new families be- Church Point Elementary School arship Program will be awarded to gan Monday, Feb. 1. Church Point Elementary School Pre-K registration for Fall 2021 will one graduating high school student Registration forms may be picked district, child must be 5 years old in Acadia Parish. There shall be up OMP school or found and down- be from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30- on or before Sept. 30, and shots no restrictions on any applicant by loaded from the OMP website at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4. must be up-to-date. You must bring reason of age, race, creed, color, sex www.ompwildcats.com; under the To be eligible for Pre-K, you and the following: or national origin. “Admissions” tab click “Applica- your child must live in the Church • Birth certifi cate In addition, Sheriff KP Gibson will tions.” Point Elementary School district, • Up-to-date shot record award a scholarship of $500 to six To schedule a tour of the campus the child must be 4 years old on or • Social security card additional high school seniors from or for more information call (337) before Sept. 30 and the family must • Proof of residency (current util- 684-5780. Acadia Parish. There will be seven provide income information. ity bill with your name) Statement of Admission: Our scholarships awarded in all: one You must bring the following: Mother of Peace Elementary School • Custody papers (if applicable) high school recipient will receive accepts student applications for • Birth certifi cate Please have all of the above pa- the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship admission to any grade regardless • Up-to-date shot record perwork on that day or your child and six high school recipients will of race or national origin. There is • Social security card will not be considered registered. receive the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s no discrimination in the adminis- • Proof of residency (current util- Students will be screened at the Offi ce Scholarship. tration of educational policies, or ity bill with your name) beginning of school in August. AgCenter experts present research updates at agricultural consultants conference By: Bruce Schultz Roundup PowerMax3 will have a effects of crawfi sh on a fi eld’s nutri- ate soil temperatures. LSU AgCenter new formulation. ent levels. He said young crawfi sh Daniel Stephenson, LSU AgCen- Special to The Church Point News Blake Wilson, LSU AgCenter en- predominantly feed on microbes ter weed scientist, said controlling tomologist, said cold temperatures than on rice plants. He said Chi- the weed prickly sida can be accom- BATON ROUGE — LSU AgCen- less than 20 degrees could decrease nese crawfi sh farmers provide feed plished by spraying the plants when ter researchers shared their latest Mexican rice borer populations, but supplements during the crawfi sh they are 1 to 2 inches tall with a fi ndings during an online continu- he said that insect is more cold tol- season. non-selective and residual product. ing education program for the Loui- erant than sugarcane borers. In the row crops session, Sebe Stephenson stated that one way to siana Agricultural Consultants As- During the rice session, retired Brown, LSU AgCenter entomolo- avoid antagonism between glypho- sociation Feb. 10 to 11. LSU AgCenter rice specialist John- gist, said the new product Thryvon sate or clethodim with dicamba is The consultants went online for ny Saichuk talked about the nega- is expected to be available in 2022. not to mix the herbicides. the Louisiana Agricultural Technol- tive effects of high night-time tem- “I would go so far as to say it’s a Tyler Towles, LSU AgCenter en- ogy and Management Conference peratures on a crop. silver bullet for thrips.” He said it is tomologist, said the cold tempera- that included sessions for sugar- Wilson’s insect talk for rice cov- also effective on plant bugs. tures could subdue redbanded cane, rice, soybeans, cotton, corn, ered rice water weevils. He said pro- stinkbug populations. Up to 90% sweet potatoes and grain sorghum. tection from weevils in the fi rst crop Price said many seedling diseases of the insects are killed if tempera- The presentations can be viewed will carry over to the second crop. can be traced to bad drainage, cool tures stay at 23 degrees or colder by LACA members at www.laca1. Don Groth and Clayton Hollier, temperatures and poor seed qual- for at least seven hours, he said. org. both retired plant pathologists, ity. He said cotton leaf rolled dwarf The recent cold weather was talked about disease control us- virus was only detected last year in Tristan Watson, LSU AgCenter brought up occasionally during the ing fungicides. Groth said Strat- eight out of 256 samples. nematologist, said guava root-knot talks. ego will no longer be available, and Price also said the new product nematode damage can be decep- At the sugarcane session, Jeff the product Gem is being renamed Xyway has been effective against tive in soybeans. “A lot of times the Hoy, LSU AgCenter plant patholo- Flint. northern corn leaf blight in his tri- symptoms will look like nutrient de- gist, said cold weather could sup- Jong Ham, LSU AgCenter plant als. fi ciency.” He said the pest has been press some sugarcane diseases. pathologist, said the genetic loca- “To be honest, I wasn’t expecting found in Louisiana twice on out-of- “This weather could make a big dif- tion has been identifi ed that pro- this to work and this may have a fi t state sweet potato seed. ference for a lot of things.” vides rice plants with resistance for those planting susceptible hy- David Moseley, LSU AgCenter He said stubble cane will be more to bacterial panicle blight. He also brids,” he said. soybean specialist, talked about his vulnerable to freeze damage than talked about development of new Price said that Teddy Garcia-Aro- variety trials. He said he wants to plant cane. materials to manage bacterial pan- ca, co-advised by Price and Vinson Kenneth Gravois, LSU AgCenter icle blight. Doyle, identifi ed the fungus respon- study the effects of row spacings at sugarcane specialist, gave an over- Adam Famoso, LSU AgCenter rice sible for soybean taproot decline as different planting dates. view of new varieties and informa- breeder, said the new Provisia va- Xylaria necrophora. He said tillage Boyd Padgett, LSU AgCenter plant tion on the brown stripe syndrome. riety, PVL03, will be available on a and crop rotation are options for pathologist, said saving wheat seed He also addressed the cold weath- limited basis this year, and it has management. is not recommended. One of many er, recalling a cold snap in January good potential for farmers. “There Donnie Miller, LSU AgCenter weed reasons is because it could be in- 2018 with temperatures in the mid- hasn’t been anything so far with a scientist, covered new restrictions fected with the smut fungus. “If you teens on consecutive nights in Ba- major concern.” and rules by the U.S. Environmen- do, you need to treat it with a fungi- ton Rouge. “Our varieties withstood He said breeding work will be tal Protection Agency for the use of cide.” He said cold weather will slow those temperatures well.” helped this year with a new com- dicamba. stripe rust on wheat but the disease Gravois reported on the large puter-based system that will pre- Brenda Tubaña, LSU AgCenter will continue to develop when favor- acreage of older stubble crops be- dict how crosses would perform, agronomist, said soil compaction able conditions resume. cause of the acreage planted with narrowing the list of potential lines can be caused by heavy equipment Rasel Parvej, LSU AgCenter the variety L 01-299. He also pre- to a smaller number. and plowing wet soil. Cotton roots agronomist, said nutrients in the sented information on a tool to help Trey Price, LSU AgCenter plant grow poorly in compacted soil, she soil varies at different levels. He producers make economic deci- pathologist, talked about disease said, and tillage can be used to said sampling subsoil and topsoil sions on plowing out and replant- management in row rice. He warned break the layer of hard pan soil. will provide a better idea of nutri- ing. against repeated use of the same Arthur Villordon, LSU AgCenter ent levels. He said he is studying Al Orgeron, LSU AgCenter sug- fungicides. sweet potato researcher, said he fall and spring applications of phos- arcane pest specialist, talked Greg Lutz, LSU AgCenter aqua- aims to have 50% of the soil covered phorous and potassium, and spring about new ripener products that culture specialist, said more re- with vines and leaves within 30 applications have shown slightly are showing good results. He said search is needed to determine the days to suppress weeds and moder- better results.

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The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 — Page 9 One Acadiana, Blanco Center announce partnership LSN Staff Report projects to increase educational at- meaningful impact on the future goals.” tainment, bridge the digital divide, economic growth and competitive- “This new partnership with One LAFAYETTE — One Acadiana (1A) and enhance economic opportunity ness of our region,” said 1A Presi- Acadiana reﬂ ects the Blanco Cen- and the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco for all. dent and CEO Troy Wayman. “We ter’s commitment to bringing re- Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette This includes the 55 by 25 initia- are very excited about our part- search to action” said Stephen have signed an agreement to form tive and Love Our Schools Link and nership, and the alignment it rep- a strategic partnership to advance Learn, in collaboration with other resents. One Acadiana is proud to Barnes, Blanco Center director. the two organizations’ shared mis- local foundations and partners. join forces to create smart solutions “One Acadiana is known as a leader sions. Going forward, the two organiza- that will continue to make Acadiana not only in the region, but across Both organizations are engaged tions hope to expand the scope to an attractive region for business in- the state, in utilizing data to guide in work to improve the policy envi- other initiatives that use evidence- vestment and job creation. policy and drive change. ronment at the local, regional, and based public policy to make the “This partnership further “With this new partnership, the state level, and this partnership will Acadiana region and the state of strengthens our already fantas- Blanco Center will help push that ensure alignment of staff and other Louisiana a better place to live and tic relationship with UL and pres- resources to strengthen their col- work. ents an important and critical op- further by offering expanded access lective impact. “I am conﬁ dent that the work portunity to enhance our region’s to research and in-depth analysis Initially, the partnership will fo- produced through our partnership competitive position through the to inform policy and the work of cus on the continuation of ongoing with the Blanco Center will have a advancement of our shared policy One Acadiana.”

indicated the suspect to be Christo- •SUSPECT pher Freeman and also a 16-year- •BANK old juvenile which by state law his Continued From Page 1 name cannot be released. These Continued From Page 5 two suspects are also suspected in talities with bond set at $20,000; other shootings in the area which $750,000, Baton Rouge rehabilitation of owner-occupied, and convicted felon in posses- are still under investigation." Partners-for-Progress Inc.’s proj- rental or transitional housing and sion of a fi rearm with bond set at Thibodeaux stated that other ar- ect, Cypress at Gardere Senior housing for homeless individuals. $100,000. rests are also pending as accessory Housing, will provide a 99-unit AHP funds must be used to ben- The juvenile is wanted on six to the incident. apartment for older adults with efi t households with incomes at or counts of accessory of attempted "Freeman is known to be the fi xed incomes. Resource effi cient below 80 percent of the median in- second degree murder. leader of the street gang 5CM, a lo- design and building materials will come for the area. Church Point Police Chief Dale be used to reduce natural resource For 2020, FHLB Dallas awarded Thibodeaux said the juvenile also cal gang consisting of juveniles and consumption. Additionally, the $19.3 million in subsidies to 38 af- has pending charges in the district younger adults," he stated. "Several units will be upgraded with new ap- fordable housing projects. The sub- juvenile court for drug and weap- other juvenile gang members are pliances, fi re and security systems, sidies will help create 2,749 new ons violations. also pending charges in juvenile mechanical systems and HVAC up- or rehabilitated housing units. In- In the evening hours of Feb. 22, court for social media threats and grades. cluded in that total is $4.6 million offi cers with the CPPD were called gun violations." Brandon Kelly, Home Bank vice in subsidies for 764 units of hous- to a shots fi red call on Marie Street. Thibodeaux stated that Freeman Thibodeaux stated, in a news re- is considered to be armed. president and Community Develop- ing in Louisiana. lease, "Upon arrival, offi cers learned Anyone knowing Freeman's loca- ment director, said the number of Since the AHP’s inception in that several rounds from a 223 rifl e tion is asked to call the CPPD at organizations providing affordable 1990, FHLB Dallas has awarded were fi red into a residence. An in- (337) 684-5455 or other local law housing in Louisiana was admira- more than $323 million in AHP vestigation revealed evidence which enforcement. ble. and Homeownership Set-Aside Pro- “Home Bank acknowledges that grams and has assisted more than affordable housing for Louisiana 57,000 households. allowed state offi cials to mail mil- residents is essential, and the pan- “FHLB Dallas has partnered with •CROUERE lions of unsolicited ballots through- demic has really brought that to Home Bank numerous times in the out the country. Without COVID, light,” Mr. Kelly said. “We are hon- past, and we love the work they do Continued From Page 4 Americans should return to normal ored to work with FHLB Dallas to with local Louisiana organizations,” voting procedures with reasonable help these organizations reach their said Greg Hettrick, fi rst vice presi- not only this country, but also for election security. In an environ- goals.” dent and director of Community In- the entire world. An estimated 110 ment without fraud, it is doubtful AHP funds are intended to assist vestment at FHLB Dallas. million people worldwide have con- FHLB Dallas members in fi nancing For more information about the tracted COVID since the beginning that any politician like Joe Biden, the purchase, construction and/or AHP, visit fhlb.com/ahp. of the pandemic. who supports progressive and pro- Fortunately, there is a light at the lockdown policies, will possibly win. end of this horrifi c tunnel as this A future without COVID, lock- nightmare may be ending for Amer- downs and masks, and with free •SHOW ica. Makary believes that about and fair elections is one all of us “55% of the country has natural im- should eagerly anticipate. The only Continued From Page 7 munity” and that 40% of Americans ones who might be upset about will be vaccinated by “early April.” Junior Showman: Camri Primeaux Champion: Vivian Daigle At that point, hopefully Americans such a future are those that sup- • Sheep Reserve Champion: Dustin Zaun- will start to feel comfortable to report and benefi t from the policies Overall Senior: Emily Zaunbrech- brecher turn to their customary activities. being promoted by left wing politi- er • Poultry While any good news will María cians like the one who is currently Reserve Senior Showman: Laura- Broiler Poultry Grand Champion Grever underreported by the cor- occupying the White House. Kate Manuel Showman: Braiden Burnette Grand Intermediate: Sloane Cart rupt media, the reality will be hard Broiler Poultry Reserve Champi- to ignore even for politicians and Reserve Champion Intermediate: Jeff Crouere is a native New Or- Owen Cart on Showman: Taj Richard reporters with an agenda that in- leanian and is a political columnist, • Rabbit: cludes promoting COVID hysteria Overall Junior: Halle Cart the author of America's Last Chance Reserve Junior Showman: Elliot Grand Champion Rabbit Show- throughout the country. man: Patrick Aton Liberal politicians and report- and provides regular commentaries Dore Reserve Champion Rabbit Show- ers realize that the only reason on the Jeff Crouere YouTube chan- • Goat Joe Biden is now President of the nel and on Crouere.net. For more Overall Goat Showmanship man: Bridget Gorham United States is that COVID up- information, email him at jeff@ring- ended normal voting practices and sidepolitics.com

previously having his right leg am- •MOORE putated, inside the residence with a single gun shot wound to the chest. Continued From Page 1 Thibodeaux stated that Acadian Ambulance personnel attempted to matter was reset for April 9. revive Moore, but they were unsuc- On July 26, 2019, Moore was ar- cessful. rested by the Church Point Police An initial investigation revealed Department on a charge of second that both men resided at the home degree murder. He has been incar- where the shooting occurred. cerated in the Acadia Parish Jail Thibodeaux stated, "At this time, since that date. the investigation revealed that the According to a July 26, 2019 brothers got into a verbal argument news release from the CPPD, about which led to the shooting." 4 a.m. on July 26, the department Thibodeaux stated the depart- received a call of an ambulance ment's initial investigation also led needed at a residence in the 300 to the recovery of a .22 caliber rifl e block of North Franques Street. which was used in the shooting. CPPD Police Chief Dale Moore was arrested at the scene Thibodeaux stated that when offi - shortly after offi cers arrived. He was cers arrived at the home, they lo- transported to the CPPD, booked cated Joseph Moore, 68, who was and then transported to the Acadia confi ned to a wheelchair due to Parish Jail.

his knees in the snow accumulated •BRADSHAW in his front yard in Lake Charles. That’s entirely likely. According to Continued From Page 4 the old records Lake Charles got 22 inches of Valentine’s Day snow that our ofﬁ ce gallery at 6 o’clock this year. morning was 10 inches, the deep- Some skeptics say those old re- est ever seen in this city.” cords are not completely reliable, In Thibodaux, the Weekly Sentinel but I think they are entirely believ- reported, “Beginning Wednesday able given the press reports from night, February 13, snow began to across the state. fall around midnight and by noon According to those same docu- of the next day had accumulated to ments, the 1895 storm still holds a depth of 12 inches.” the all-time record for snow in a According to the Opelousas Cou- single community. That’s 24 inch- rier “On Wednesday night, shortly es that fell not in Shreveport or after 9 o’clock, it began snow- Monroe, nor any place in the frigid ing, and when the good people of north, but down here in the balmy Opelousas opened their eyes on south in Rayne. Thursday morning the whole face of nature was covered with a white A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s mantle two or three inches thick. columns, Cajuns and Other Char- The snow fell all day without the acters, is now available from Peli- least intermission giving the town can Publishing. You can contact him quite an Arctic appearance.” at [email protected] My grandfather, who was 14 years or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA old in 1895, recalled that he sank to 70589.

Page 10 — The Church Point News — Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Database keeps record of missing, unidentifi ed in state LSN Staff Report cases are listed as “missing” on the male, fi ve feet, 9 or 10 inches tall (225) 578-4775. Louisiana Repository for Missing and weighing 140 to 150 pounds. Anyone with information the Hunt ACADIANA — The Louisiana and Unidentifi ed Persons Informa- He had grayish-brown hair and ha- case is asked to contact St. Landry State Police Bureau of Investiga- tion Program website. zel eyes. Crime Stoppers at 948-8477(TIPS), tions, with support from the Evan- Listed on the site are 430 missing Shepard had no upper teeth, wore online at stlandrycrimestoppers. geline Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce, St. persons — including four from Aca- glasses and was known to have a com, or via Facebook by leaving Landry Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce and dia Parish— and 126 unidentifi ed full beard. Tattoos include a 4-inch a WEBTIP. Tips may also be sub- the Opelousas Police Department, persons — one from Acadia. sword on his right arm, a cross with mitted via text message by texting are asking for the public’s help in • Donna Marie Gonzales was re- Sedonia on his left arm and “Patri- providing information related to the ported missing from Rayne on April cia loves Bryan” on his right arm. TIPS625 plus the tip to CRIMES July 4, 2016, disappearance of Eri- 7, 1992. She was last seen selling He was last seen leaving Church (274637). ca Nicole Hunt of Opelousas. insurance door-to-door in the city. Point on foot. The Louisiana State Police online In December of 2018, unidenti- Gonzales, 27 at the time of her • Cornelius Adams was reported reporting system is also available fi ed skeletal remains were discov- disappearance, was described as a missing from Crowley on Aug. 4, to the public through a convenient ered in Evangeline Parish. State White female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, 2008. He was 45 years old at the and secure reporting form that is Police investigators consulted with weighing 110 pounds with red- time. submitted to the appropriate inves- the Louisiana State Police Crime dish-brown hair and brown eyes. Adams is described as a Black tigators. Lab, LSU FACES Lab, and the DNA She was last seen wearing a black male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall and Citizens can access the form by Doe Project in an effort to identify and white checkered blouse, black weighing 200 pounds. He has black visiting www.lsp.org(link is exter- the remains. pants and black shoes and was car- hair and brown eyes. nal) and clicking the Suspicious State Police investigators have rying a brown briefcase. Last seen at a rehabilitation cen- Activity link. been able to positively confi rm a fo- • Jaret Jerome Senegal was re- ter in Crowley, Adams has a tattoo rensic match to Hunt. ported missing from Crowley on of a “female symbol” in the center of With the cooperation of law en- Anthropologists at the LSU Fo- Nov. 7, 2000. He was last seen his forehead. forcement agencies throughout the rensic Anthropology and Computer leaving his girlfriend’s residence in • Remains discovered in a wooded state, the goals of the Louisiana Re- Enhancement Services (FACES) Crowley. His vehicle was later lo- area near the train tracks just out- pository for Missing and Unidenti- Lab, working together with scien- cated in Orange County, Texas, and side Rayne are unidentifi ed to this fi ed Persons Information Program tists at a Louisiana Criminalistics had been set on fi re. date. are to: laboratory, began the Louisiana Re- Senegal, 30 when he was report- The remains were discovered on - Systematically visit law enforce- pository for Missing and Unidenti- ed missing, is described as a Black Nov. 5, 2011. Forensic anthropolo- ment agencies throughout Louisi- fi ed Persons Information Program male, 5 feet, 11 inches tall and gists say they belong to a Black ana to collect data on unidentifi ed website with the aim of providing weighing 160 to 170 pounds with male, 25 to 40 years of age, between remains and missing persons. a database that will be used to black hair and brown eyes. 5 feet, 4 inches and 6 feet, 1 inch - Provide a centralized location for help identify and resolve Louisiana He has a tattoo of boxing gloves tall. A Converse Allstars shoe, size data on unidentifi ed remains and cases of unidentifi ed remains and on one arm and a tattoo of a dog 13, was fond near the remains. missing persons. with horns on his chest Anyone with information con- missing persons from Louisiana. The site — http://identifyla.lsu. • James Bryan Shepard was re- cerning any of these cases is urged - Include biological and DNA pro- edu/(link is external) — provides a ported missing from Church Point to contact the FACES Lab: Teresa fi les on unidentifi ed remains and way to search Louisiana’s database on April 10, 2008. He was 45 years Wilson, assistant research profes- missing persons from Louisiana of missing and unidentifi ed people. old at the time of his disappearance. sor, LSU, (225) 578-4781; or Ma- at no expense to law enforcement Currently, fi ve Acadia Parish Shepard is described as a White ria Allaire, research associate, LSU agencies. Acadiana Planning Commission conducting broadband survey LSN Staff Report Current data shows communities affects Acadiana’s residents every that have failed to keep up with ad- day. LAFAYETTE — The Acadiana vancing broadband technology are Access to broadband in Acadiana Planning Commission is currently losing population. Decisions made varies greatly; unfortunately data undertaking a baseline survey of today about broadband expansion that accurately documents broad- broadband internet access and reli- will determine which of Acadiana’s band access in the region is lacking ability across the Acadiana region. communities will survive tomorrow. To address this problem, the Aca- The fi ght to bring reliable broad- Limited or obsolete broadband diana Planning Commission was band to Acadiana’s communities internet service prevents access to awarded a grant though the US De- has become as important as the telemedicine, remote learning, re- partment of Agriculture (USDA) to fi ght to bring other rural utilities. mote working, and e-commerce. conduct a baseline assessment of Broadband access was once con- Main street businesses are increas- not only broadband access in the sidered a luxury, however, in a ingly dependent upon broadband region but also to identify potential As part of this assessment, APC post-COVID economy access to the services to access a rapidly chang- impediments to the expansion of is requesting that Acadiana’s resi- internet is a critical lifeline to ru- ing, global marketplace. existing broadband services. dents and businesses complete an ral communities, the future of our Many places in Acadiana lack af- The product of the assessment online survey which can be found economy, and an emerging fourth fordable and reliable broadband will be a strategic plan for future at: www.broadbandsurvey.org(link utility. internet access. This lack of access broadband expansion in the region. is external) •BOARD

Continued From Page 1 met. Ultimately, all three Alleged violations than two meetings an- pital service district. But Williams said In early February, commissioners were of the commission’s nually and no more But Walters acknowl- the commission had, Credeur demanded reappointed, including bylaws by Roger Bou- than 2 in succession edged Jackson’s home “a year or so ago,” set the hospital “restruc- Dr. Michael Williams, dreaux and Claire without valid reason address as Coolidge forth policy where- ture” its organizational chairman; Candy Jackson were high- being presented to the Street in the Town of by no retaliatory ac- charts, according to Leger, who was com- lighted. board.” Church Point. Walters. “He gave me pleting the unexpired tion would be taken It was noted that Walters explained In closing, Credeur against employees who one week to ‘turn the term of Nick Bellard; Boudreaux, a for- that Boudreaux “had expressed hopes that fi le complaints. hospital around,’” she and Lewis. mer mayor of Church perfect attendance up “those employees that said. Only Lewis’ appoint- “Tonight I feel like Point, had missed four until the last quarter complained will come A couple of days ment was challenged of 2020” when he was we should be trying later, Walters said she when Credeur moved consecutive commis- forward and not be sion meetings from forced to miss meet- fearful.” He said many to come together as was called by a mem- that Jeff Richard re- a unit and move for- ber of the St. Landry place her. His motion, September through ings “for personal rea- employees fear go- ward,” Andrus said in Police Jury who told however, died for lack December, 2020. sons.” ing to their supervi- her that he had been of a second and Steve According to the by- It was alleged that sors “because they’re closing the meeting. contacted by “two ju- Comeaux’s motion, laws, “No board mem- Jackson lives in Sun- scared they’re going to “There were no losers rors from Acadia Par- seconded by Walter ber shall miss more set, outside of the hos- be fi red.” here tonight.” ish” who claimed that Andrus, passed. the lone commission Following the vote, appointee from St. Credeur explained Landry, Benjamin Bel- that the actions he lard, had been “im- had taken concerning properly appointed” the hospital were in because he worked for response to questions one of the hospital’s and complaints from Place Your vendors. constituents and em- Walters said she ob- ployees at the hospital tained an opinion from he claimed were afraid the state Board of Eth- to come forward for ics clearing Bellard of fear of retaliation. any alleged violations. He also noted that “He (Credeur) told this was the fi rst time me he didn’t care what he could remember the the Ethics Board said jury denying a board and that the opinion recommendation from Ad wasn’t worth the pa- a juror representing per it was written on,” that board’s district. Walters said. He said the recom- Also addressing the mendation to replace jury was Myra Lewis, Lewis with Richard one of three commis- was Juror Pat Daigle’s. sioners who’s term However, Daigle was was up for reappoint- not present at the ment. meeting. Originally from “I’ve served this jury Here! North Louisiana, Lewis for 13 years and we’ve has been employed at always acknowledged the hospital in Crowley each other’s districts,” for the last 37 years he said. and said that she has While the three reap- Call Misty Today! “humbly served and pointments were ap- shared her knowledge proved, it was obvious and skill” with the Aca- from documents dis- 337-457-3061 or email to dia-St. Landry com- tributed at the meeting mission and “would that two other com- like to remain on the missioners’ seats also [email protected] board.” were under scrutiny.

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