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KC, Auxiliary present awards, install officers

July 9, 2018, 7:36 am
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THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Installed as 2018-2019 officers of the Knights of Columbus Sacré Coeur Council #5499 were, seated from left, District Deputy Johnny E. Hains (installing officer); Chad Hargrave, Deputy Grand Knight; E.J. Marceaux, Grand Knight; Al Gibson, chancellor; Andrus Bertrand, Two-Year Trustee; Kenneth Dugas, Treasurer; standing, Bradley Lacombe, Warden; Bart Wild, Recorder; Paul Thibodeaux, Advocate; Jacob Marceaux, Lecturer and Burnell Istre, Outside Guard.

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Newly installed Sacré Coeur Kaycee Ladies Officers for 2018-2019 include, seated from left, Bernadette Cormier, President; Joyce Broussard, Vice President; Monica Bertrand, Recording Secretary; Ella Sonnier, Treasurer; Ruth Hebert, standing in for Rosie Trahan, Corresponding Secretary; standing, Tina Trahan, standing in for Martha Menard, Parliamentarian; Annette Landry, Board Member.

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Andrus Bertrand, right, was presented with the Fr. Michael J. McGivney Award for leadership, service, faith and dedication. Presenting the award and congratulating him was Grand Knight E.J. Marceaux, left.

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Joe Hargrave, far right, received the Knight of the Year Award. With him were, from left, his wife Glenda and his daughter Charlene.

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Beverly Hains, right, was presented the Sister of the Year Award. Presenting the award was Auxiliary President Bernadette Cormier.

THE POST-SIGNAL / Danette Bourque
Receiving the Family of the Year Award at the Knights of Columbus Sacré Coeur Council #5499 and the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary were Joyce and Nelson Broussard.

Knights of Columbus Sacré Coeur Council #5499 and the Kaycee Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Installation of Officers and Awards ...

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Marvin wins Gold at National Junior Olympics

July 9, 2018, 7:54 am
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Household Hazardous Waste Day set Aug. 18

July 10, 2018, 6:53 am
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SLEMCO is Chamber’s ‘Member Spotlight’ for June

July 10, 2018, 6:56 am
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On hand for the presentation of the June “Member Spotlight” certificate were, from left, Amy Fiorelli, Melinda Malmay, Jody Soileau and Polly Koury.

The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce has recognized SLEMCO as its “Member Spotlight” for the month of June. SLEMCO was founded ...

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Richard new band director at Rayne High

July 10, 2018, 7:00 am
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New APSB supt. outlines ‘entry plan’

July 11, 2018, 6:52 am
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Valor recognized

July 11, 2018, 7:10 am
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THE POST-SIGNAL / Saja Hoffpauir
Vietnam veteran Dennis Stewart, above, displays the Quilt of Valor he was recently awarded. Steward lost all of his right arm and a portion of his left arm when he was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade near Saigon, Vietnam. At left, Stewart’s quilt is registered and information regarding the women who pieced and quilted the item is sewn onto the back.

Crowley native Dennis Stewart recently was awarded something that made him both very happy and very proud — a Quilt ...

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Rayne woman killed in single-vehicle crash

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Fugitives wanted on domestic abuse charges

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Crowley Lions Club installs new officers

July 11, 2018, 7:51 am
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Rayne Veterans Park dedication set July 16

July 11, 2018, 8:47 am
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Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The City of Rayne and the Veterans Park Task Force have plans for the official dedication of the Rayne Veterans Park as announced by Chairman Larry Guidry.
Due to anticipated inclement weather and usually hot temperatures during the day, the ceremony will take place in the Mural Room of the Rayne Civic Center Complex, on Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m.
The program will include the Acadiana Veterans Honor Guard of Lafayette, master of ceremony Sen Jonathan Perry, welcome from Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux and a slide presentation showing the phases of the park’s construction.
After the ceremony guests are invited for refreshments. Upon departure, all are asked to visit the park and pause to admire the veteran’s brick display.
This is a special invitation for all to attend and honor our veterans.

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City Council meeting eyes infrastructure projects, proposes new fire station site

July 11, 2018, 8:49 am
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Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

RAYNE - During Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall, infrastructure was the main concern throughout the evening as stressed by Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux.
“We have a great city filled with great people,” Robichaux said when discussing a number of projects now being eyed by the city. “However, without a solid infrastructure with our town’s water, sewer and electrical systems, we have nothing.”
Robichaux and the Council discussed a number of projects currently in progress, in addition to anticipated work as noted by Robichaux in absence of City Engineer Tim Mader.
He continued, “As most of you know, the Barbara Street upgrades have begun and things are looking good so far.
“The drainage project that our workers have been hitting hard is about 85 percent complete. At this point, we are looking to attend to the main street area, including the side-street flooding around the church (St. Joseph) and cemetery, fire station and around Champagne’s Grocery Store. The plans are on the table and we hope to address that real soon.
“We have upgrades to do at the water plant, which include major purchases, in addition to a couple of major pump stations that drain most of the city that need large generators and upgrades.”
In addition to a number of major street improvements planned in the near future, Robichaux also brought forth a resolution committing the city to matching a 25 percent funding ($105,000) towards the renovation and upgrade for the Martin Luther King Center.
“We have already committed the 25 percent cost way back when,” Robichaux said. “We basically need to agree to keep those funds available for the project.”
The Council unanimously adopted a resolution to continue to commit the funding for the MLK Center.
Robichaux also noted that suggestions and plans will be accepted by the Council for the project once the funds are made available by the state.
Tabled from last month, the Council considered the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board to deny a request by ARC of Acadiana to re-zone lots 4 and 5 of block 8 of Sunrise Acres Subdivision in Rayne from R-1 to R-3.
Following comments from Kathryn Arceneaux against the rezoning and Janice Cart in favor, the Council voted to deny the request with the exception of Cutrese Minix of Dictrict 1, who recused herself from the vote.
The Council also voted to adopt the millage rates(s) for the 2018 tax year during the meeting with the millage rates remaining the same.
The Council authorized Robichaux to negotiate a lease agreement with Fire District No. 9 (Rayne) for a proposed new facility located on property just south of the Rayne Chamber Office and the Bernard-Bertrand Home (Oak, Section, The Boulevard and north property line of the Rayne Housing Authority). Plans were discussed to build a new six-bay North Fire Station to service all areas north of the railroad line by Rayne Fire Chief Allen “Noochie” Credeur, joined by former Chief Lee Hebert.
Additional properties were presented to the Council for action. From the permit department, three properties were presented by City Inspector Mark Daigle for demolition.
The following properties were given 90 days for demolition: 808 Bailey Ave., 805 West D Street and 501 Live Oak.
The Council reappointed Benjamin Lormand as a member of the Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term, and also reappointed Lana Hebert as a member of the Housing Authority Board for a five-year term.
The final resolution adopted by the Council was in support of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government and the Acadiana Planning Commission, Inc., for the long-awaited Commuter Transit Services to be provided for Acadia Parish citizens for bus travel between Crowley and Lafayette.
The six-month pilot program will include three Rayne stops with plans to begin service in October.
In addition to a number of City Hall surplus items under new business, the monthly financial update was presented by City Clerk Annette Cutrera.
The Council also approved a liquor permit for Robert and Nikki Caruso, owners of Daiquiri Divas, LLC.
The final order of business of the evening was the mayor’s announcement of the official opening ceremony to be held for the new Veteran’s Park on Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at the Mural Room of the Rayne Civic Center Complex.
Following the ceremony and refreshments, the park will be visited as the completed project will be noted.

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Rotary of Rayne holds 2018 banquet, members honored

July 11, 2018, 8:51 am
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ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR - Kyle Broussard, center, who chaired or co-chaired a number of Rotary Club projects during the past year, was named Rotarian of the Year during the Rayne club’s Installation Banquet. Making the presentation are Past District Governor Clarence Prudhomme and outgoing President Natasha Domagalski. Additional photos and banquet story can be found on page 12A. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Steve Bandy, LSN Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

RAYNE - Natasha Domagalski thanked members of the Rotary Club of Rayne “for the privilege of serving as president” during the past year when a new 2018-2019 slate of officers was installed in ceremonies Thursday, June 28, at Chef Roy’s Frog City Café.
“It has been a honor and a privilege,” she said, adding that 2017-18 was “a fun year” for her and, she hoped, for the membership.
Jimmy Fontenot was sworn in as president of the Rayne club with Abby Guidry as vice president, Ken Arceneaux as president-elect, Rose Schexnider as secretary, Cheryl Rivette as treasurer, Rusty Wilson as sergeant-at-arms, and Cynthia Oliver and Troy Kibodeaux as directors
“This club really exemplifies the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self,’ and that was never more evident than when we partnered with the Golden Meadow Club and made and delivered more than 60 weighted blankets to children and adults across the district,” Domagalski said.
She went on to laud the club’s commitment to the Rayne Veterans Park, where the Rotary provided the funding for the landscaping, and added that she was particularly proud of the fact that, during her term, 17 members had attained Paul Harris Fellow status, including all of the charter members of the club.
“I especially want to thank the board members for the dedication and wisdom during the year and my husband Paul for his understanding of everything Rotary,” she concluded.
A highlight of the evening’s program was the presentation of the prestigious Rotarian of the Year award, which went this year to Kyle Broussard, who, as co-chairman, took a very active role in the club’s Weighted Blankets Project.
The Service Above Self award was presented to Robert “Bob” Landry, who was instrumental in the project to have members elevated to Paul Harris Fellow status.
This year’s Distinguished Service Award was presented by the club to Glady and Nora Breaux, who operate The Daily Manna Center in Rayne.
Perfect Attendance awards were presented to: Nick Simoneaux - 19 years; Bob Landry - 14 years; Steve Bandy, Fran Bihm, Jarrod Gardiner, Cheryl Rivette, Kyle Broussard - seven years; Jimmy Fontenot and Ken Arceneaux - six years; Abby Guidry, Rose Schexnider, Roland Boudreaux and Natasha Domagalski - five years; Cynthia Oliver – four years; Cynthia Beslin – three years; and DeBorah Smith – two years.
In brief comments, incoming President Fontenot said he was enthusiastic about the upcoming year.
“We have a good club, good members and I look forward to this next year,” he said.

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Rayne ditch-cleaning project assisting other Louisiana cities

July 11, 2018, 8:55 am
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Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux explains the new ditch-cleaning process to other mayors and city officials from around the state who are interested in using the technique in their own cities. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

RAYNE - Last year when the City of Rayne garnered the LMA’s 16th annual “Best of Show Award” for its “Phase II Drainage Improvements (Culvert Angioplasty)” project, Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux expected his hometown project to continue throughout the streets of Rayne.
The project involved a new method of clearing drainage culverts in the city’s ditches. It was noted of the tools and methods required for the ongoing project were conceived, designed and fabricated entirely by city employees.
But, since the project was displayed during a simple two-minute video shown during last year’s LMA Convention, other cities have shown interest.
Robichaux has and continues to help other local governments with similar projects designed after Rayne’s drainage improvements, in turn, preventing costly flooding not just in Rayne, but elsewhere in the state.
Robichaux, along with a handful of city employees, demonstrated the new method of ditch cleaning and the tools they use to a number of interested mayors and city officials in the area for the recently held LMA District Conference held in Crowley.
One day prior to the conference, the group met in Rayne to witness and take notes of the new procedure Rayne employees use for “culvert angioplasty” which not only clears standing ditches, but clogged culverts and driveways.
Among other city officials from throughout the state, Mayor Jennifer Vidrine of Ville Platte and Mayor Wendy Perrette of Bogalusa were on hand as Robichaux and Rayne city workers demonstrated the device. Both Ville Platte and Bogalusa intend to create a similar system to use in their own communities.
With a recent LMA announcement, LaMATS Executive Director Cliff Palmer said he plans for the Bureau to assist in this municipal tech-transfer project by helping promote the system and educate local governments on its acquisition and proper use.

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Orientation set July 16 for Miss Rayne Pageant

July 11, 2018, 9:00 am
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RAYNE - Orientation for young ladies interested in competing for the 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant will be held Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at City Hall as announced by Suzette Leonards, director.
The Miss Rayne orientation is an informal opportunity to get information about the Miss Rayne Pageant and ask questions. Attendance is not mandetory to compete in pageant but is advised.
The 2018 Miss Rayne Pageant is slated for Saturday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. the Rayne Civic Center.
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Rayne, contests must (1) be 16 years of age and not older than 22 years of age the date of the pageant; (2) be single and have never been married or had a marriage annulled; (3) not be pregnant or have never borne a child; (4) be of good moral character and never been convicted of any felony; (5) have a Rayne address or telephone number or attend a school servicing the Rayne community.
The competition will consist of the following segments; interview – (held the afternoon of the competition); typically there will be a panel of three judges that will visit with each contestant for a period of approximately five minutes; questions may be asked concerning information covered on the entry form and general items of interest about the City of Rayne; sportswear and introductions; Choreographed dance number and a maximum 30 second introduction; evening gown – on stage competition in an evening gown of choice; on-stage interview including two lighthearted questions.
For more information or to acquire the official application, contact Suzette Leonards at Suzette.leonards@rayne.org, by phone at 337-334-6682 or stop by City Hall (801 The Boulevard).

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ASL fishing tournament winners

July 11, 2018, 9:02 am
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ASL SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT WINNERS - Winners named in the five categories of the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League 2018 Saltwater Fishing Tournament were, seated from left, Herbert Thevis, Cameron Thevis, Butch Ridge, Henry Soileaux; standing, Dee DeRouen, Joe Guidry, Brandon Yeager, Mark Menard, Ken Bordelon, Carl Schexnayder, Terry Fusilier and Randall Trahan. Absent is Nick HIll. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The Acadiana Sportsmen’s League sponsored its 35th Annual Saltwater Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 25, held at all landings in Louisiana as announced by 2018 co-chairmen Ken Bordelon and Dee DeRouen.
Fishing took place Saturday between 1 a.m. and 6 p.m. with boundaries between Texas and Mississippi. All Wildlife and Fisheries, State and Local Regulations were observed.
Weigh-in took place between 3-6 p.m. at the American Legion Home in Rayne with cash prizes awarded in five categories: red fish, speckled trout, flounder, drum and other.
Top fishermen for the day were:
Redfish - 1st place Herbert Thevis (4.69 ils.), 2nd place Nick Hill (3.87 lbs.), 3rd plae Cameron Thevis (3.01 lbs.).
Speck - 1st place Butch Ridge (1.99 lbs.).
Flounder -1st place Henry Soileaux (2.31 lbs.); 2nd place Henry Soileux (2.28 lbs.), 3rd place Henry Soileaux (1.54 lbs.)
Drum - 1st place Joe Guidry (38.00 lbs.), 2nd place Joe Guidry (18.00 lbs.).
Other - 1st place Bronson Yeager (13 lbs. gar); 2nd place Mark Menard (10.55 lbs. catfish); 3rd place Carl Schexnayder (10.49 lbs. catfish).
Door prizes were also presented once the fish were weighed, and refreshments were also provided to all participants.
Thanks to the many participants and supporters of the 2018 event as expressed by the ASL for another successful tournament.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the many events and programs the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League sponsors throughout the year.
For more information about the Acadiana Sportsmen’s League or if interested in joining the organization, contact Dee DeRouren 224-6711, Ken Bordelon 230-1712, or any ASL member.

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Rayne Police, Narcotics Detectives make arrests

July 11, 2018, 9:08 am
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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

RAYNE - Chief Carroll J. Stelly has announced that Rayne Police Officers and Narcotics Detectives have made a number of arrests related to drug activity.
On Tuesday, June 5, a Rayne Police Department Narcotics Detective arrested Patricia Richard Savoy, 50, and Seth James Breaux, 47, for narcotics violations after their rental vehicle was stopped and a search located methamphetamines and firearms.
Savoy and Breaux were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances / meth and illegal carrying of weapon in the presence of a CDS.
Based on this on-going narcotics investigation, on Friday, June 29, Rayne Police executed a search warrant at 1008 N. Polk Street in Rayne. During the search, officers located methamphetamine, opiates, and drug paraphernalia.
Officers also discovered children at the residence, resulting in additional charges.
Officers arrested Spencer Richard, 47, and Brandi Bozeman, 41, who were charged with possession with a Schedule II CDS / meth, possession of Schedule III CDS, two counts of illegal use of a CDS in the presence of a juvenile, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of uniformed CDS drug-free zone. In addition, each suspect had an active warrant for other agencies.
On Saturday, June 9, a Rayne Police officer arrested Kenneth Dale Fontenot, 44, after officers seized methamphetamine and marijuana from him.
Fontenot was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for the following offenses: prohibited acts / Schedule II, prohibited acts / possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of the uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law / drug free zone.
Stelly has also announced the arrest of Jeremy Monceaux, 38, on narcotics-related offenses.
On Wednesday, June 20, officers seized methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Officers arrested Monceaux and booked him into the Acadia Parish Jail for possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (meth), possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law / drug free zone.
On Friday, June 29, a Rayne Narcotics Detective arrested Wilton Paddio, 35, for narcotics violations after a search of his vehicle produced cocaine base, cocaine hydrochloride, alprazolam tablets, hydrocodone tablets and marijuana.
Paddio was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail for two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II CDS, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule IV CDS and two counts of prohibited acts / Schedule II.

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Crowley firefighters get 12% pay raise

July 12, 2018, 8:45 am
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Troop I updates Rotary

July 12, 2018, 8:51 am
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THE POST-SIGNAL / Desiray Seaux
Master Trooper Brooks David, Public Information Officer for Louisiana State Police Troop I, spoke to the Rotary Club of Crowley at the regular weekly meeting held at the Crowley Town Club.

Master Trooper Brooks David, Public Information Officer, for Louisiana State Police Troop I, spoke to the Rotary Club of Crowley ...

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Police jury OKs RV ‘pedestals’ for Rice Arena

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