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Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette, left, waves to the crowd at the ceremony to officially close the diocesan phase of the process for the Cause for Canonization of the Servant of God Charlene Marie Richard. The ceremony was hosted Saturday, Jan. 13, at St. Edward Church in Richard.

Praying for the ‘Little Cajun Saint’

RICHARD — Cold weather did not keep the faithful from praying for — and to — their “The Little Cajun Saint” as the process for the Cause for Canonization of Charlene Richard moves forward.

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THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Dr. Paul Stringfellow, center, was guest speaker for the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Crowley. Stringfellow talked about his experiences treating sleep apnea and other sleep-related illnesses. Welcoming him to the meeting are Rotarian of the Week and the speaker’s wife, Kim Stringfellow; and Bryan Comeaux, president-elect.

Dr. Stringfellow talks ‘sleep medicine’ with Rotary

Dr. Paul Stringfellow, a pioneer in sleep medicine in Crowley, told members of the Rotary Club of Crowley that many illnesses can be traced back to a good night’s sleep — or a lack thereof.

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The Crowley Fire Department was among the many “vendors” attending the recent Rayne High School Career Day. Crowley Community Development Director Valerir Myers, left, joined Fire Chief Louis “Buddha” Romero Jr. and CFD Driver Olivia Richard at the event to explain the benefits and opportunities in becoming a firefighter.

CFD at Rayne High Career Day

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Chance Henry, who served as a member of the Acadia Parish Police Jury for four years — all of those years as jury president — was sworn in as State Representative, District 42, during ceremonies Monday at the State Capitol. Henry was elected in October to fill the seat vacated when seven-year office holder, John Stefanski, left to run for attorney general.
Henry, a Republican, is the owner and operator of Keith Henry Insurance Agency headquartered in Crowley, is a lifelong resident of Acadia Parish and the rural, unincorporated community of Mermentau Cove. Henry, with daughter Edith Kate at his side, takes the oath of office.

Henry takes oath as new Dist. 42 State Representative

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