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RAYNE - As the Rayne Lions Club concluded it’s 81st year serving the Rayne community, Michael Guidry completed his year as president during Thursday’s banquet held June 20 at the Civic Center Mural Room.
Guidry will be succeeded by Linda Credeur, the first female to hold the office, who was presented the president’s gavel by Guidry during evening ceremonies.
Guidry was also presented the president’s plaque by Donnie Miller, Lions 1st vice president.
Emcee for the evening was Acadia Parish Assessor James “Jimbo” Petitjean.
Highlighting the presentations of awards for the evening was the announcement of the “Lion of the Year” to Simon Richard for his dedication towards Lions Club events.
Lion Danny Theall, Past District Governor, installed the slate of officers for the upcoming 2019-20 year, including Linda Credeur, president, Donny Miller, first vice president; Jackie Prejean, second vice president; Phyllis Crawford, secretary; Roy Credeur, treasurer; Reinhart Kondert, Lion tamer; Gerard Credeur, tail twister; Tiffney Miller, one-year director; Gerard Credeur, membership director; and Michael Guidry, immediate past president.
In addition to the prestigious “Lion of the Year” award, a number of awards were presented during the course of the night.
Guidry recognized the chairmen of the various projects undertaken by the Lions during the past year, calling each to the front of the Mural Room to receive a certificate of appreciation.
Perfect Attendance Award winners were: Jackie Prejean, Tiffney Miller, Donny Miller - 2 years; Linda Credeur, Tim Prevost - 5 years; Gerard Credeur - 6 years; Reinhart Kondert - 8 years; Michael Guidry - 11 years; Roy Credeur - 21 years; and Rodney Soileaux - 24 years.
Special recognition was paid to Lion Horace Thibodeaux and Lion Carol Menard, each of whom have accumulated 52 years of perfect attendance.
Guest speakers were Chris Carlone of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation and Walter Peat of the CubSight Program of the Louisiana Eye Foundation.
Also remembered were the distinguished Rayne Lions Club members who have served as Past District Governors, including William Sonnier 1950, Harold Larcade 1962, Eugene Henry 1966, Hilary Olinger 1976, Raymond Thevis 1987, Tony Olinger 1995, Frank Touchet 1994 and Roy Credeur - 2018.

Tim and Barbara Touchet of Mire were honored on Friday, June 21, duirng a 50-year wedding anniversary celebration held at Fezzo’s Restaurant in Scott.
Hosts for the special occasion were the couple’s five children, Jason Touchet, Kevin Touchet, Necolas Touchet, Jennifer T. Vincent and Kerri T. Lemaire.
Mrs. Touchet is the former Barbara Potier, daughter of the late Frank and Vinis Bertrand Potier of Gueydan. She is a retired teacher following 37 years of employment.
Mr. Touchet is the son of the late J.A. and Alberta Touchet, also of Gueydan. He is also retired following 49 years as a medical technologist.
The couple was married on June 21, 1969, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Gueydan.
Wedding attendants were maid of honor Ellen Hebert (sister of the bride), best man J.A. Touchet (father of the groom), Patricia Potier (sister of the bride), Lynn Fassel (friend of the bride), Young Woods and Raymond Adams (friends of the groom).
They are the parents of five children, Jason Touchet and wife Mia, Kevin Touchet and wife Marleney, Necolas “Moose Touchet and wife Hollie, Jennifer Touchet VIncent and husband Courtney and Kerri Touchet Lemaire and husband Josh.
The Touchets are also the proud grandparents of Kyle, Kennedy, Kendal, Kenzie, Josie and Ruby Touchet, Luke and Jules Vincent and Charlee Lemaire.
A “golden” theme was held for the golden anniversary celebration. Gold-draped tables were noted throughout the reception area, along with pictures of the couple’s wedding day.
The centerpiece of the decor included a golden tree with small, clear illuminated globes hung from its many branches. Bands of golden ivy draped the background.
Refreshments provided for aproximately 50 guests included fried fish, pork and sausage jambalaya, corn machoux, parmesan green salad, a selection of golden-covered sweets, and a variety of beers and wines.
The anniversary cake was a stylish white confection including three, double layers accented with gold filagree and topped with a gold number “50.”
Guests attended the golden celebration from Lafayette, Gueydan, Duson, Jennings, Lake Charles, Scott, Youngsville and Port Arthur, Texas.
Special guest in attendance was Fr. Mike Arnaud, pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire. He was invited as a special friend of the couple and annointed the couple and their family with a special blessing.
The couple was presented a special gift from their five children, a 16 x 20 reproduction of their wedding portrait including a collage-styling of 800 snapshots of the Touchet and Potier families.