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Rayne Rec football, volleyball registration continues

Registration is continuing for Rayne’s 2018 season of the city’s flag football and volleyball leagues, as announced by Rayne Recreation Director Dwayne Derise.
The volleyball program will be available for girls between 7-11 years of age (must be seven years but not turn 12 by Sept. 1, 2018).
Volleyball tryouts will be held Monday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. for 7-8 year olds, then at 7 p.m. for 9-11 year olds at the Rayne Civic Center.
The Flag Football Program is for youngsters of the community (6-11 years of age). Pee-Wee League participants should be age 6 before Sept. 1, 2018 and Peanut League participants should be age 9 before Sept. 1, 2018.
Flag football tryouts will be held at Kennedy Field on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. for Pee Wee League (6-8 years of age) then at 10:15 a.m. for Pee Nut League (9-11 years of age).
Parents can register their child at City Hall until Sept. 6 during regular business hours. Registration at the Green Room will be held between the hours of 5-6 p.m. on Aug. 23, 28, 29, 30, Sept. 4, 5, 6, and also on the Saturdays between 9-10 a.m. of Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.
Registration is $20 per child, with a $10 late fee charged at the time of tryouts. Once uniforms are ordered, no registrations will be accepted.
Active participation of all parents are asked for another successful fall program in the areas of coaching or refereeing.

CFMA L’association de Musique Cadienne Francaise de Louisiane presents 30th Annual Le Cajun Awards Ceremony

Le Cajun Awards, Music Festival awards many

RAYNE - The CFMA L’association de Musique Cadienne Francaise de Louisiane presented 30th Annual Le Cajun Awards Ceremony during a three-day event held Aug. 16-18, at the Rayne Civic Center.
In addition to traditional Cajun musical entertainment provided all three days of the 2018 festival, awards were presented to a number of honorees.
Thursday included awards presented to the 2018 French Speaking Contest winners, “New Dawn” and “New Chapter” awards, ending with entertainment by CFMA Young Musicians.
Friday’s awards program took center stage as a number of local and area individuals were honored.
National President Estelle Guidry, along with emcees Karen Dupont and Carroll Hebert, introduced and honored Harry LaFleur, founder of the Cajun French Music Association.
The first honoree introduced for the evening was the crowning of the new Miss Le Cajun XXV Queen, Jillian Reed, representing the Baton Rouge Chapter. She was crowned by the outgoing royalty, Regan Ortego.
Announced as “New Dawn Recipients” were Ashley Dugas and Chapitre de Lafayette.
Of special interest was the “Hall of Fame” recipients, Tim Broussard and Julius “Pappa Cairo” Lamperez. Terry Lamperez Gushleff accepted the award on behalf of her father, Lamperez.
Music awards were then presented to the following honorees:
• Accordionist of the Year - Jason Frey;
• CFMA Appreciation Award - Rocky Fontenot;
• Fiddler of the Year - Zachary Fuselier and Clint Ward (tie);
• CFMA Continuing Contribution Award - Jeremy LeBlanc;
• Female Vocalist of the Year - Kristi Guillory;
• Male Vocalist of the Year - Jamie Bearb;
• CFMA Heritage Award - Eston Bellow;
• CFMA Award of Excellence - Megan Brown and Ronnie Filce;
• Best First CD - “Cajun Harmony” by Kegan Navarre & Louisiana Traditions;
• Best Traditional CD - Donny Broussard and the Louisiana Stars Live;
• Band of the Year - Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers;
• CFMA Pioneer Award - Fred Charlie; and
• Song of the Year - “Boy with a Broken Heart” and “Mes Miseres”, (tie) both by Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers.
The stage band for the evening was Donny Broussard and The Louisiana Stars.
Saturday included music from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. with four bands providing tradtional tunes, including All-Women All Star Cajun Band, Ellie Vanicor & The Macassine Playboys, Young Cajun Band, and the combination of Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & The Cajun Cousins.

Conny Joseph Trahan

HOUMA - Conny Joseph Trahan, 65, of Bourg, passed away on August 17, 2018.
Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 25, from noon until 2 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 2 p.m., at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Laurents Trahan; son, Keith Trahan and wife Erica; grandchildren, Eric (Meaghan), Aaron and Rylee Trahan; great-grandson, Nathan Trahan; siblings, Paul (Peggy) Trahan, Dale (Dianne) Trahan, Kim Trahan, Todd (Sue) Trahan, and Tammy (Chad) Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Beldon and Betty Trahan; and grandparents, Morris and Marie LeJeune and Amilcar and Edith Trahan.
Conny was employed by Badger Oil Corporation. He was an avid traditional bow hunter, knife maker, devoted husband, loving father and Papa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Bird Perkins of TGMC in honor of Conny.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue was in charge of arrangements.

Fall 2018 Bayou State Book Talks start Sept. 11

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