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RAYNE - Established in 1987, the Rayne Beautification Board has continued to provide the city of Rayne with unique and successful projects enhancing the city’s known title as “Frog Capital of the World.”
The Board’s most recent project takes a step in a different direction, but one that will enhance the city’s main street and business district.
“The Beautification Board has been thinking about this project for a long time,” state project chairman Becky Servat. “The flags are in and it’s time to add them to the downtown area for everyone to take pride in our community.”
The Board’s latest project is the addition of large U.S. flags to be added to the front of Rayne businesses, with the historic downtown area the first being eyed.
“Our first order of 50 of the large flags has been delivered,” Servat continues. “We are supplying the beautiful, large 3’ x 5’ flags for Rayne businesses to proudly display during special times of the year.
“We have made arrangements with Mayor Robichaux and the city for the installation, as well as displaying and care of the flags throughout the year.
“The flags will be on display during patriotic times of the year, like Veterans Day or 4th of July.
“We hope that our streets will eventually be lined with the beautiful flags and remind everyone of the sacrifices our veterans have made, not only for our community and country, but for all citizens around the world.”
Businesses interested in receiving a free U.S. flag are invited to mail the attached entry form to Becky Servat, 609 Irene Street, Rayne, LA 70578 or give her a call at 581-4550.
The Rayne Lions Club will host it’s 45th Annual Radio Auction on March 11-13 between 7-10 p.m.
Auction items and bids can be heard each of the three nights on Cool 1450 KSIG and Pure Country 106.7. Bids on featured items will begin at 9:30 p.m. each night.
Chairman Tim Prevost and Lions Club members are urging individuals and businesses to make a donation towards this worthwhile event.
Proceeds of the auction benefit the many programs held throughout the year by the Lions Club, including the Lions Eye Foundation, Youth Camp for Special Needs and Handicapped children and many other programs supported by the Lions Club.
Please support the local Rayne Lions Club organization by making a donation or making a purchase. Contact Chairman Tim Prevost (230-5640) for donations or questions of the anticipated event.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
RAYNE - To be held in conjunction with the American Legion’s 100th anniversary, a Chili Cook-Off Contest will be held between noon and 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Arceneaux Post 77, American Legion, Rayne.
Entry fee is $25 per team with a minimum of 2 people per team who are responsible for all ingredients, pots and burners.
Trophies will be awarded to first and second place finishers, along with bragging rights.
Visitors are welcomed to enjoy a bowl of the chili entries for only $5 per bowl.
Chili Cook-Off applications are available at the Legion Home in Rayne, call 334-4774 for additional information or contact Mike Pastor at 446-7673 for entry forms.
Among the events to be enjoyed for the 100th birthday celebration include live musical entertainment to be provided the entire day between noon and 10 p.m., along with fun jumps, face painting and balloon figures for the youngsters.
A variety of fun for the entire family will be enjoyed by all in attendance.
In addition, adult beverages, soft drinks and water will be available. No ice chests will be allowed.
In addition to the chili cook-off purchases, hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase inside the Legion Hall.
Sponsorships available for purchase for businesses, groups, or individuals. Please contact Terry Broussard at 781-0515 Mike Pastor at 446-7673 or Keith Fontenot at 458-8322 for more information regarding sponsorships.
RAYNE - Entries are now being accepted at the Rayne Chamber of Commerce for the 4th Annual Rayne Mardi Gras Parade, co-sponsored by the City of Rayne and the Rayne Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee on Saturday, March 2.
Come and be part of the fun, family safe parade with a float, trailer, vehicle or walk. All participates must complete the entry form available at the Chamber office at 107 Oak Street (Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.)
Deadline to enter with entry fee of $25 is Thursday, Feb. 28. The entry fee is to cover any expenses incurred for the event. Entry fee for all political candidates seeking office in the 2019 year is $75.
The parade line-up will begin at 2 p.m. on American Legion Drive, with the parade beginning at 3 p.m., travel along The Boulevard and South Adams Ave. and end at the Frog Festival Pavilion where the “After Parade Party” will be enjoyed again.
Immediately following the parade at the Frog Festival Pavilion, the “After Party” will be enjoyed between 4-7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a “Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-off”, BBQ hamburgers, cold drinks, music, all at no admission.
The Chamber is now taking entries for the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Cook-Off, with $25 entry fee.
Gumbo entries will be judged with plaques given to the first, second and third place finishers, plus a “People’s Choice” award (voted by the public for $1 each entry).
Gumbo Cook-Off entry forms with rules and regulations are available at the Chamber office.
The public will be able to sample all the gumbo entries for only $5 a bowl. Nikki Link is chairing the Gumbo Cook-off, and adds that no chests with drinks will be allowed.
Gumbo Cook-Off entry forms are available at the Chamber office, and you can contact Nikki at 337-849-0566 for more details if needed.
Brian Mouton is chairman of the Parade, and is encouraging businesses, schools organizations, civic and church organizations, dance troupes, school bands, elected officials, political candidates, city and area royalty, and area Mardi Gras Krewes to participate.
“The first two years were successful, and unfortunately last year’s event had to be cancelled due to weather,” stated Chamber Executive Director Fran Bihm. “We’re thinking positive that this year’s parade will be even bigger and better than in previous years. Let’s show everyone they don’t have to travel outside Acadia Parish to enjoy a family friendly and safe Mardi Gras Parade on this date. The committee can plan it, but it takes everyone to participate to make it a success.”
For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 334-2332.
The Mire Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 16, at the Rayne Civic Center.
Live entertainment will be enjoyed between noon and midnight with no cover charge.
Providing entertainment will be Colby Latiolais (1-3 p.m.), Dustin Sonnier (4-6 p.m.), Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express (7-9 p.m.) and Jaryd Lane & The Parish (9:30-11:30 p.m.).
A pork jambalaya dinner sale will be sold for lunch time for an $8 per plate donation.
A cake sale will also be held with a noon start time. Make sure to purchase a sweet treat.
Refreshments will be served between noon and midnight, in addition to live and silent auctions, BBQ burgers and fun jumps for the little ones.
Mark your calendar to attend now and support the Mire Volunteer Fire Department.
Held in conjunction with the annual fundraiser, a poker run will be held Saturday, March 16. Sign-up time is 8 a.m. and kickstands go up at 9 a.m.
As announced by the Rayne Beautification Board, a number of arts and crafts booths will again tempt and tantalize shoppers at the 2019 Rayne Frog Festival Arts & Crafts Show to be held in the Civic Center during the annual Frog Festival.
The show will be held Friday, May 10, (5-9 p.m.), and Saturday, May 11 (8 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the Rayne Civic Center adjoining the festival fairgrounds.
Vendors are invited to take part in the show by renting one or more 10’ x 10’ booth space for only $60 each for the two-day event.
Among the items that will be available for purchase are handmade crafts, frog souvenirs, jewelry, art, candles and so much more.
Admission is only $1 per person for customers to shop. Each person admitted will also be eligible to win one of many door prizes to be awarded during the show.
Whether you’re looking for a unique gift item or that special something to decorate your home or office, you’ll find it at the 2019 Rayne Frog Festival Arts & Crafts Show.
Whether purchasing a booth space or dropping by to shop for that one-of-a-kind gift, please support the Rayne Beautification Board’s Arts and Crafts Show.
For more information, contact Lisa Mooney at 337-581-2674, visit raynefrogfestival.com website, raynefrogfesival on Facebook or email raynebeautificationboard@yahoo.com.
RAYNE - The 2019 Beta Sigma Phi Annual Sweetheart Ball was held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Rayne Civic Center by the local Beta Sigma Phi chapters.
Each year, Beta Sigma Phi honors young ladies and gentlemen who are high school seniors and have achieved community, academic and athletic excellence. These outstanding young people comprise the junior court, while the senior court consists of two members of each BSP chapter (Sweetheart and Girl of the Year) as they are voted upon by their peers.
Since the founding in 1931, Beta Sigma Phi has grown to be the largest social, service and cultural organization in the world.
Rayne chapters sponsoring the annual event were Preceptor Alpha Iota, Preceptor Alpha Chi, and Gamma Kappa.
Young ladies honored on the junior court were MaKenzie Abshire, daughter of Jason and Kelly Abshire; Hanna Babineaux, daughter of Mitchell and Simone Babineaux; Morgan Boone, daughter of Kyle and Jody Boone; Jessi Cary, daughter of Lynette and Danny Guidry and Zachary and Nicole Cary; Caroline Comeaux, daughter of John Brent and Cheryl Comeaux; Jeanne-Claire Gossen, daughter of Carla and Dwayne Gossen; Alexis Hayes, daughter of Scotty and Nancy Vautrot Hayes; Jade Louviere, daughter of Blake and Angela Louviere; Allison Moore, daughter of Wendy Moore and the late David Moore and stepfather John Tiedemann; Lindsey Ortego, daughter of Blaise and Wendy Prather and Chad Ortego; Emma Pastor, daughter of Julie and Chad Pastor; Ashlyn Ratcliff, daughter of Phil and April Faul; Caylee Royer, daughter of Brandy Royer and Eddie Royer; and Caroline Zimmerman, daughter of Jack and Gayle Zimmerman.
The slate of young gentlemen included Matthew Abshire, son of Jason and Kelly Abshire; Wil Benoit, son of Kevin and Maureen Benoit; Caleb Bergeron, son of Shane and Dina Bergeron; Kane Bergeron, son of Jeremy and Christine Bergeron; Kameron Broussard, son of Kevin and Nicole DeJean Broussard; Wyatt Comeaux, son of Chris and Eva Comeaux; Luke Cormier, son of Ryan and Kendra Cormier; Hoden David, son of Tiffany Cart and Jody David; Zachary Fontenot, son of Scott and Mona Fontenot; Austin Gossen, son of Thomas and Nina Gossen; Cy “Deuce” Morgan II, son of Brad and Julie Lopez; Ezekiel Petitjean, son of Jonathan Petitjean; Alec Prevost, son of Jessica and Mark Prevost; Darian Richard, son of Mandy Marcantel and Benjamin Robin; and Luke Valdetero, son of Doug and Jackie Valdetero.
Ladies honored as Sweethearts from their respective BSP chapter were Paige Dupont (Gamma Kappa), Gretchen Dupuis (Preceptor Alpha Chi) and Patsy Faul (Preceptor Alpha Iota).
Girls of the Year honored during the introductions were Sarah Bergeron (Gamma Kappa), Myrna Constantin (Preceptor Alpha Chi) and Loretta Bordes (Preceptor Alpha Iota).
Following introductions, the first dance was held for the court, followed by a special dance by the court and a selection of their choice.
Special thanks are extended to all who assisted BSP in making the ball another success, with a special thanks to the parents and families of the junior court for being so supportive throughout their high school career.
Serving as mistress of ceremonies was Angie Gautreaux Trahan.
Providing musical entertainment for the evening was Blaine Dupont, while Treasured Memories Photography provided formal and ball pictures.
Preceptor Alpha Iota Chapter took care of the refreshments for the evening.
RAYNE - On the backside of the 2018-2019 basketball season, the Wolves and Lady Wolves hosted Teurlings on Friday during district action for both squads.
The boy’s action, the Wolves claimed a 57-43 win over the Rebels, bringing their district slate to 4-2.
Rayne used a strong 22-point fourth quarter to claim the victory.
Led by Leon Smith with 15 points, other Rayne shooters during the contest were Jamarcus Richard and Antonio Cormier with seven each.
The Rayne points were completed by Dylan Gibson and Dylan Menard, each with six points; a trey by Carlos Figaro and Kaleb Colomb and a bucket from Rico Price.
The Wolves will host Carencro High Friday during another district contest.
Friday’s game will also observe “Senior Night” when the team’s senior players will be honored during ceremonies prior to the start of the game.
In girl’s district action, the Lady Wolves fell to Teurlings, 60-27.
High scorer for the Lady Wolves was Torionna Charlot with eight points, followed by Kelsey Kelly with five.
Tyanne Moseley and Paige Figaro each donated four points, while Anatasia Dixon and Braille Washington added a trey.
The Lady Wolves will complete their home contests on Friday when they will host Carencro High.
Friday’s game will also observe “Senior Night” when the team’s five seniors will be honored during ceremonies prior to the start of the game.
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