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RAYNE - Led by three seniors and a number of talented underclassmen, the Lady Wolves not only captured their district title, but were also well-represented when selections were announced for the 2018 District 3 Division III All-District Team.
Named the district’s MVP was Rayne’s senior leader Ti’Esha Young who led the district with over 16 assists per game, in addition to 7.5 digs, 1.8 aces and two kills.
The district libero player was rayne’s Trivion Francis. The junior led the district with an average of 12 digs per game while also averaging two aces per game.
Completing the Rayne first team selections was Emma Pastor, outside hitter for the Lady Wolves who averaged nine kills per game for her senior campaign. She also contributed five digs, three aces and a block per game.
Completing the first team selections were Hannah Cormier and Marcy Miller of Crowley HIgh, Zoe Smith and Lindsey Jordan of Iota High and Jonbennet Domingeaux of Church Point.
Leading her team to another district championship was Rayne High Head Coach Stephanie Garrett, a Rayne High alumni in her 34th year as the Lady Wolves’ volleyball coach. She was named the district’s “Coach of the Year” for her efforts.
Named during second team selections were Rayne High’s Hannah McKenzie and Makayla Dronet.
McKenzie averaged nine digs per game during her senior campaign while also donating nine assists, three aces, two kills and a block.
Dronet averaged seven kills per game, in addition to two digs, two blocks and an ace for her junior season.
Completing the second team selections were Morgan Lantz, Erin Boulley and Kendall Miller of Iota High, Sckylier Baronet and Kennedi Stelly of Crowley High, and Hailee Doucet of Church Point.
Three Rayne High teammates were selected during honorable mention picks, including juniors Lexis Marks, JaLayna Wilridge and Morley Richard.
Richard led kills with a seven per game average, while Wilridge averaged three and Marks recorded eight digs per game.
Completing the honorable picks for the district picks were Katelyn Droddy and Jada Thomas of Northwest, Makenzie Droddy, Leah Hebert, Dixie Guidry and Carly Mouton of Iota, Hailey Sonnier of Eunice, and Tajah Jones, Monet Cormier and Jlynn Boudreaux of Church Point.
CROWLEY - The Ballroom was the setting on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, for a candlelight wedding ceremony uniting in marriage Jan Claire Comeaux and Jeremy Kim Eaves, both of Jennings.
The bride is the daughter of Larry and Ginger Comeaux of Rayne. Her grandparents are Vergie Albarado of Lafayette, the late Allen Albarado, and the late Eudy and Lena Comeaux.
Jan is a 2006 graduate of Rayne High School, a 2010 nursing graduate of Louisiana Technical College and is employed by Lamm Home Health.
The groom is the son of Theresa Regan of Egan and Kim Eaves of Elton. His grandparents are the late Willis and Mercedes David and Edmond and Geraldine Eaves, all of Duralde.
Jeremy is a 2006 graduate of Elton High School, attended Louisiana Technical College and is employed as a diesel mechanic.
Officiating the double-ring ceremony was Pastor Robert Hopkins.
Escorted by her father, the bride was a vision of beauty in a free-form wedding gown of ivory over light gold with pewter accents. The fitted bodice featured bead-beaded spaghetti straps, deep V-neckline and illusion back accented with lace appliques, shimmering lace appliques. The creation was embellished with beading and Swarovski crystals throughout the bodice and flowing fit and flare skirt and finished at the hemline with a scalloped edging. Her updo hair design was noted with an Artio halo-style hair vine accented with crystals, dainty silver flowers and rhinestones. She carried a bridal bouquet designed in a garden-like effect hand-tied with a variety of eucalyptus draping and surrounding white O’Hara garden rose, quick sand, black pearl roses with a touch of chocolate Queen Anne lace and finished with white anemones and merlot dahlias.
Traditional items selected by the bride for her wedding day was a penny dated the year of her birth taped to her shoe as something old and her wedding dress was something new. Her veil was something borrowed and her garter was something blue.
Attending the bride as maid of honor was Tori Carmello, cousin of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Lana Thibodeaux, Lauren Hollier and Allyson LaVergne, friends of the bride; Jade Langlinais and Courtney Comeaux, cousins of the bride; and Amber Guidry and Ashley Guillotte, sisters of the groom.
Bridal attendants each wore a floor-length gown of burgundy chiffon designed with a halter-style neckline and carried a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet.
Junior bridesmaids were Anna Eaves, sister of the groom, and Emma Menier, niece of the bride. Each wore a floor-length dress of light pink lace chiffon designed with a halter neckline.
Serving as flower girls were Vivian Carmello, godchild of the bride, and Kynlee Guidry and Emmersyn Guillotte, nieces of the groom. Each wore a princess-style dress of ivory lace featuring long sleeves and a sash-gathered waistline from where a floor-length skirt fell.
Attending the groom as best man was a close friend, Corey Guidry.
Groomsmen were Robbie Guillotte, Johnny Guidry and Travis Bond, brothers-in-law of the groom; Dillon Guidry, brother of the groom; Jason Comeaux, brother of the bride; Ryan LaFleur, cousin of the groom; and Norman Hebert, close friend of the groom.
Male attendants each wore a Michael Kors tuxedo in a navy tone featuring a two-button single breast style with side vents and tailored in a light-weight Venetian wool. The lapel held a variation of roses with eucalyptus accent.
Ring bearer was Ridge Murray, nephew of the groom. He wore khaki pants topped with a white shirt and navy bow tie.
For her daughter’s wedding, the mother of the bride, Ginger Albarado Comeaux selected a floor-length gown in a blush tone designed with a V-neckline and adorned with rose-gold sequins and a knee-length slit.
The groom’s mother, Theresa David Regan wore a floor-length gown in a blush tone designed with a sheer overlay on the bodice which was adorned with a sequin flowers design.
Following a wedding trip to Punta Cana of the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Jennings.
In addition to the live entertainment that continues to be presented at the American Legion Home in Rayne, plans have been finalized for the annual New Years Eve Dance as announced by Commander David Simon.
The Legion’s New Years Eve Dance will be held on Monday, Dec. 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. at the Legion Home
High Performance will perform and a limited amount of tickets are now on sale. Tickets are $20 per ticket or $35 per couple which includes a gumbo supper, party favors and champagne to toast in the new year.
Call the Legion Home for tickets at 334-4774 or (337) 458-8322.
Regular events continuing at the Legion Home includes the monthly dinner dance and supper on the first Friday of every month. Louisiana Knights will perform between 6:30-10:30 p.m. with a $5 cover.
Additional events include Ronnie Matthews and Throwdown returning to the Legion Home on Saturday, Nov. 17, between 7-11 p.m. with a $10 cover charge.
On Wednesday, Nov. 21, free beer night will be held between 6:30-7:30 p.m., along with the monthly free supper night as Louisiana Knights will perform from 6:30 till.
NOTE: Food and beverages available for purchase with an expading menu at the Legion Home. Admission is a $10 donation. Children are allowed in the hall portion of the Legion Home only.
“Thirsty Thursday” drink specials will also be available from 7 p.m. till. All domestic beers are $1.50 a bottle.
Come by and support your local American Legion.
RAYNE - The Rayne Frog Festival committee of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture announces it will hold a contest for the design of the official poster to commemorate the 2019 Rayne Frog Festival in the City of Rayne.
Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st place - $100 and 2 weekend festival passes, and a festival t-shirt.
All posters must be submitted on poster board or art board sized 18” x 24” and in portrait orientation. The design must reflect the celebration of the Frog Festival and include the following information:
47th Annual Rayne Frog Festival
Frog Capital of the World
May 8-11, 2019
Rayne, Louisiana
Frog Festival events such as Frog Leg Cooking Contest, dance contest, frog leg etiquette eating contest, diaper derby, arts and crafts show, frog racing & jumping contest, frog derby, carnival and festival royalty may be used in the poster design.
All posters must be original artwork. Computer enhanced original work will be allowed. Entrant’s name, address and phone number must appear on the back of the poster. All entries must be camera ready.
Winner of the past year’s contest will not be eligible to submit an entry for one year.
Entries are to be submitted to the Rayne Chamber of Commerce office located at 107 Oak Street, Rayne, LA. Deadline for entry is January 7, 2019. Judging will take place by the Rayne Frog Festival committee at their February committee meeting.
All poster entries become the property of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce/Rayne Frog Festival. The winning poster design and all rights to the design’s use shall become the property of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce/Rayne Frog festival.
For further information, contact Fran, Chamber Executive Director, at (337) 334-2332.
RAYNE - The Rayne Frog Festival committee is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Frog Festival Parade Grand Marshal.
“If anyone knows of a deserving person for this award, submit a brief letter stating why this person should receive such an honor”, said Jeremy Lavergne, Frog Festival and Parade Chairman.
Entries should be mailed to Rayne Frog Festival, 107 Oak Street, Rayne, LA 70578 or brought to the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture office. Deadline to enter is February 1, 2019.
The nominee should be originally from Rayne or someone from another city who has helped Rayne grow or promoted Rayne in one way or another.
Politicians on a city, parish, state and national level should be excluded unless Rayne has especially benefited from their actions. Also excluded will be elected officials or someone seeking office during an election year.
The nominee should be able to claim to have done any of the following:
• outstanding in the field of business and industry by promoting new business and industry in Rayne;
• promoted Rayne and the Frog Festival over the years;
• contributed to the young people of Rayne through organizations and/or athletic work;
• gained regional or national recognition by one means or another;
• recognized as having done outstanding work through or for civic organizations;
• made monetary contributions to Rayne where citizens, young or old have benefited; and
• an outstanding citizen of Rayne and has unselfishly given up time to contribute toward the betterment of the community.
The city of Rayne has many outstanding citizens who may qualify for this honor, so please send in your nomination before the February 1, 2019 deadline.
RAYNE - A rather routine and abbreviated City Council meeting was held Monday evening at City Hall by the Rayne City Council.
The very light agenda included the monthly financial update presented by City Clerk Annette Cutrera and accepted by the Council.
The Council approved a street drive to be held by the Knights of Columbus, Acadian Council #1897, on Dec. 21 and 22, at major intersections of the city. Proceeds will be donated to The Daily Manna Center.
Announcement was made of the 2018 Christmas Parade to be presented by the City of Rayne on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The parade will begin at the Civic Center and conclude at The Depot where youngsters (young and not so young) will visit with Santa and submit their wish lists.
The lone resolution submitted and approved by the Council was “the authorizing and directing the mayor to submit for and on behalf of the City of Rayne a grant application to the Office of Community Development’s Community Water Enrichment Fund Program for water distribution system improvements” as noted by engineer Tim Mader of Mader Engineering during the engineer’s report.
The approval allows the City of Rayne to apply for the FY 2018-2019 CWEF program grant funding which is due by Nov. 30, 2018. Under the program, municipalities classified as a “city” is eligible to apply for up to $50,000 for improvements to its water system. The maximum allocation amount available per parish for the program is $79,200, which will be divided amongst the various municipalities who own their water systems, which Rayne qualifies.
Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux thanked everyone’s participation in the recently concluded city-wide election, “I thank everyone for keeping it clean and getting to the facts of what our city needs.”
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
RAYNE - The November meeting of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Chamber office heard a number of positive reports of events hosted by the Chamber and its committees.
The positive reports that told of successful events included the OST Day Celebration, Creative Placemaking update and Rayne Farmers Market.
A report was given by Chairman Marietta Leonards-Sikat of the successful October Farmers Market. She stated the pumpkin contest was, as always, a big hit with the children. Super 1 Foods again provided the pumpkins and supplies for the annual event held during the Farmers Market.
Sikat also announced the November Farmers Market would again include a flag disposal ceremony by local veterans. All were invited to attend and bring old and tattered flags to be properly disposed of.
Sikat also discussed as the annual First Responders Breakfast held Nov. 7 and 8 at Frog City Restaurant. Sikat and Cynthia Oliver volunteered to chair the event and anticipated a good attendance, as always.
Also brought up by Sikat was the upcoming December Farmers Market which is the annual Christmas event held at the Rayne Civic Center.
“We are expecting a number of vendors, in addition to a good crowd,” Sikat stated. “Santa will be on site between 1-5 p.m. for pictures and wish lists. I’m sure it will be fun for everyone.”
Dr. Eddie Palmer gave a brief report on the recently completed OST Day Celebration held Nov. 3 in the downtown area of the city.
“I think overall, the day was a great success,” stated Palmer of the third annual event of its kind. “With the addition of additional events and speakers, along with the large number of unique vendors and displays we had on hand, everyone enjoyed the day.”
Palmer noted the day included 39 vendors, 25 antique/classic vehicles and approximately 225 in attendance at The Bank for the ‘museum’ portion of the celebration. He also estimated an additional 100 in attendance for the grounds.
“We, the committee, will take a couple months off and get back to work after the first to begin new year’s event,” Palmer continued. “I would like to thank everyone who assisted with a most successful celebration. It was a great day!”
Palmer also spoke of the ongoing Creative Placemaking with a meeting held Thursday, Oct. 4 among community leaders and committee members.
“We are making some progress,” Palmer noted, “but, we still have some challenges. I’m anxious to see what action plan we will see during Alex Holland’s return visit in a couple weeks.”
In the absence of Chairman Jeremy Lavergne, Chamber President Nikki Link gave an update on the 2019 Frog Festival, noting that all bands have been booked for entertainment, including T. Graham Brown as a main attraction.
Among the largest of the changes mentioned was change of the Grand Parade to Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at the Frog Festival Pavilion.
A complete schedule of events for the 2019 Annual Frog Festival will be given soon.
Under old business, Link spoke of the Business of the Quarter nominations that are needed for the upcoming Business After Hours. All Chamber members are eligible.
The financial report was presented by treasurer Tiffany Thibodeaux and the director’s report submitted by Executive Director Frances Bihm.
Bihm also mentioned that 113 Chamber members have paid dues for the coming year. She expects that number to increase next month when renewals are mailed out.
The meal for the noon chamber meeting was provided by Kelly and Lynn Hundley, owners of Kelly’s Landing, LLC, agricultural museum and farm tours.
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