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CENTRAL RAYNE KINDERGARTEN RECEIVE BOOKS - The Rotary Club of Rayne presented “Josh the Otter Water Safety” books to local kindergarten students at Central Rayne Kindergarten as part of the organization’s life-saving water safety message of “Stay Away From Water Unless accompanied by an adult.” On hand for the presentation were, from left, school principal Stephanie Hebert, Rotarians Kim Gatte, Rusti Morel, Eric Berken and Cynthia Beslin, joined by teacher Jillian Grant. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)

Rotarians presented ‘Josh the Otter’ books to Central Rayne Kindergarten for water safety

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 4:47pm

RAYNE - Drowning is preventable and each year, the Rotary Club of Rayne presents the “Josh the Otter Water Safety Program” to local kindergarteners to help prevent drownings.

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School Board cuts ribbon on new $3.2 million Child Nutrition Program freezer

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 4:45pm

Board office on North Parkerson Avenue, is finally completed for the Acadia Parish School Board, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Monday, June 26, following the APSB’s committee meetings.

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PINTO ALL-STARS bring home another banner - The Boy’s Pinto (8 and Under) All-Stars of the Rayne Recreation Department brought home another tournament banner as they were named tournament runner-up at the 2023 South Zone Baseball Pinto Super Regionals held in Youngsville over the weekend. Team members and coaches are, kneeling, from left, Emmett Bourque and Adam Baudoin; standing, Landon Young, Luke Casanova, Maleke Francis, Sawyer Cormier, Fernando Marquez, Wes Ewing, Liam Moody, Levi Laviolette, Rhett Meaux, Kase Gildersleeve, Michael Doga; back row, coaches Lon Moody, Justin Gildersleeve, Bart Baudoin and Jacob Bourque.

Rayne Pinto All-Stars qualify for 2023 Pony League World Series

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 4:43pm

RAYNE - The lone all-star team of the Rayne Recreation Department still in the hunt for a national title, the Rayne Boy’s Pinto (8 and Under) All-Star Team, traveled to Youngsville over the weekend