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A six-thirty evening Nuptial Mass at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 8, 2018, united in marriage Taylor Paige Hollier and Jonathan Philip Hebert, both of Rayne.
The bride is the daughter of Sammy and Paula Hollier of Rayne. Her grandparents are Earl and Janelle Meche of Maurice, James Norris and Pam Leger of Rayne, Geraldine Hollier of Rayne and the late Joseph Lurlin LeJeune.
Taylor is a 2012 graduate of Rayne High School, attained a degree in radiology from LSU-Eunice, and is employed by Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
The groom is the son of Phil and Kim Hebert of Rayne. His grandparents are Ray and Karen Hebert of Rayne and the late Earl and Theresa Leger.
Jonathan is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in Crowley, attained a degree in kinesiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2015, and is employed by LeBlanc’s Trailer Sales.
The double-ring ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Clint Trahan. Scriptures were read by Ashley Primeaux, with Gifts offered by Melinda Leger, godmother of the groom, and Priscilla Dupuis, godmother of the bride.
Musical selections were provided by Mark and Kristen Dunbar.
On the arm of her father, the bride was radiant in a cathedral-length, long-sleeve sheath illusion wedding dress of Alecon lace over Mikado satin designed with a bateau neckline over a princess neckline bodice. Beadwork, Swarovski crystals and lace appliques were noted throughout the sheer illusion as the natural waistline was enhanced with a Swarovski medallion belt. Self-fabric buttons were noted at the back, which fell into a sweeping cathedral-length train. To finish her wedding ensemble was a finger-tip veil falling from a crystal and pearl halo placed gently around a soft updo. She carried a freeform handtied bouquet of ranucalus, peonies, Sahara roses, Queen Anns Lace, white stock, Lisianthus, seeded and silver dollar eucalyptus, finished with Dusty Miller and tied with a delicate satin ribbon with assents of the bride’s lace found throughout her wedding ensemble.
Traditional items selected by the bride for her wedding day included her great-grandmother’s rosary as something old and blue. Her wedding dress was something new and her hair piece was borrowed from her cousin, Kelsey P. Lormand.
The bride’s sister Stormey Cormier and cousin Kelsey P. Lormand both served as matrons of honor for the wedding.
Bridesmaids were Kailey Hollier, sister of the bride; Claire Hebert, groom’s sister; and Bryanna Gilley, Sarah Meche, Brooke Chaisson and Morgan Meche, friends.
Bridal attendants each wore a floor-length dress of wisteria chiffon designed with a halter-tie neckline and a criss-cross pleated bodice. From the empire waist fell inverted front pleats of the A-lined skirt and noted to the back with pleats. Each carried a small hand-tied bouquet similar to the bride’s.
Attending as flower girl was Bentlee Cormier, niece of the bride. She wore an ivory, formal-length dress with an illusion bateau neckline enhanced with Alencon lace to match the bride. The satin and chiffon overlay skirt fell from a natural waistline. She carried an embroidered hoop adorned with flowers matching the bride’s bouquet and tied with a soft white satin bow and streamers.
Attending the groom as best man was his brother, Thomas Hebert.
Grromsmen were Evan Heert, brother of the groom; Brandon Leger and Mitch Hebert, cousins of the groom; and Chaz LeBlanc, Tylor Fontenot, Trey Cormier and Austin Meche, friends. Ushers were Eric Menard, cousin of the groom, and Dylan Lormand, cousin-in-law of the bride. Each wore a slate blue Aspen tuxedo by Stephen Geoffrey with ivory shirt and slate blue bow tie and suspenders.
Ring bearers were Jax Judice, godchild of the groom, and Sean-Matthew Broussard, godchild of he bride. Each wore a slate blue Aspen tuxedo by Stephen Geoffrey with ivory shirt, bow tie and suspenders, matching the groom’s attire for his wedding.
For her daughter’s wedding, the bride’s mother, Paula Broussard Hollier wore a “Le Femme” creation, an elegant sheath-style dress in navy blue satin designed with a stunning beaded lace bodice and sheer three-quarter-length sleeves. She was presented a wristlet of blooms similar to the bride’s bouquet.
The groom’s mother, Kim Leger Hebert selected a Jessica Hovaux floor-length gown in a navy blue tone designed with a three-quarter-length sleeves, surplice V-neckline, lace-covered bodice and satin-tie sash. She was also presented a floral wristlet.
Immediately following the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds were honored during a reception held at The Warehouse Event Center in Rayne. Ivory and gold was the color theme for the elegant setting, complete with guest tables topped with white linen tableclothes, candlelight and floral centerpieces, and gold bow-accented guest chairs.
In addition to the refreshments served was the bride’s cake, a double-layered, three-tier white confection designed atop a gold stand accented with draping pearls, scattered roses and a “H” gold topper. Fillings included banana cream, strawberry and lemon.
The groom’s cake was a two-tier, double-layered chocolate confection accented with chocolate-covered strawberries, a Maltese Cross and topped with a firemen’s symbol as the groom is a member of the Rayne Volunteer Fire Department.
Following a wedding trip to Saint Lucia of the Eastern Caribbean, the couple will reside in Rayne.
Prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was held Thursday, June 7, at the Rayne Firemen’s Hall hosted by the groom’s parents. Guests enjoyed crawfish etouffee, corn, salad, bread, and a chantilly cake for dessert.

RAYNE - A number of irons were added to the fire with numerous projects announced as future plans for the city during Monday’s City Council meeting held at City Hall.
Taking center stage were four action items for the Council to approve, the first being a resolution granting Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux the authority to execute a contract amendment for professional engineering services in connection with the city’s drinking water revolving loan fund program including water treatment plant improvements.
Following discussion, the mayor was authorized to sign the engineering contract amendment for the water treatment plant improvements project, allowing City Engineer Tim Mader to submit the needed application.
The second action was a resolution regarding the $1.033 million DOTD road transfer program for Louisiana Highway 98 (East Jeff Davis Avenue) and Louisiana Highway 3076 (American Legion Drive) for applying the funds towards improvement of West Jeff Davis Avenue, local roads in Edgewood Subdivision, North Polk Street, Seventh Street and South Eastern Street.
The approval by the Council will allow Robichaux to authorize Mader Engineering to submit the street projects to be completed by the amount given with the project.
Robichaux also noted that, in three to four years, the city will be in the process of a street overlay project for the entire city, at which time, these streets will be already completed.
The third action item was a resolution authorizing the mayor to submit an application to the Office of Community Development’s Local Government Assistance Program for various sidewalk and drainage improvements needed within the city.
That resolution also was approved by the Council.
The final action item was Council approval to allow the mayor to proceed with the purchase a new vacuum truck needed for the city’s sewer department through a low-interest SRF Loan Program.
The 20-year-old vacuum truck the city now has will be donated to the street-drainage department for future use.
“I, along with LMA officials, have looked into what our department needs,” said Robichaux when asked about the cost of the new truck. “We’ve looked at many models and I think we’ve narrowed the price to a $325,000 to $375,000 range depending on the selected options. We really don’t need all the bells and whistles like other cities have.”
With the Council’s approval, Mader Engineering will prepare and submit specifications to DEQ for the purchase of the new vacuum truck for the sewer system under the SRF Loan Program.
One non-action item was an update of the Barbara Street pump station upgrades project.
Mader noted that ,as of July 31, the contractor was 16 percent complete and the second partial payment for $31,945.65 would be made.
Lines are continuing to be laid throughout the anticipated sewer drain route in a reversed method — from the sewer plant to the pump station on Barbara Street.
Under new business, Rep. Bob Hensgens of District 47 addressed the Council and audience.
Hensgens, along with Robichaux, gave a report of the work the two, along with Rep. John Stefanski, have completed to attain the needed funds for the update/renovation of the Martin Luther King Center of Rayne. Hensgens noted he was expecting the funds to be available for the long-awaited project in the fall of this year.
In addition to the monthly financial update presented by City Clerk Annette Cutrera, the Council approved the 2018 Property Tax Adjustments for the Tax Year of 2017 totaling $2,377.88 from 22 assessments.
The final new business was the approval of Jimmy Prevost’s reappointment to the Municipal Employee Civil Service Board.
Rayne Police Chief Carroll Stelly presented three vehicles to be declared as surplus. The Council approved a 2004, 2007 and 2008 Crown Victoria as surplus and agreed to donate the vehicles to the communities of Iota and Bunkie.
The final order of business of the evening was the mayor’s announcement of the groundbreaking on Tuesday, Aug. 14, of the much-needed Boulevard Sidewalk Project.
The 5-foot wide sidewalk will be built on both the west and east side of The Boulevard, beginning at Oak Street and ending at I-10. The 5-foot width will allow wheelchair accessibility.
The project will eventually include benches and greenery.
“This project was projected to cost $70,000,” said Robichaux. “But, we have brought that cost down to between $25,000 and $27,000 with LGAP money and DOC work program.”
Robichaux also gave an update of the St. Joseph Church Cemetery cleanup and repair project which began in July.
“The entire cemetery, a block square, will be pressure-washed, repaired and re-painted where needed,” he stated. “The church will provide the supplies and the city’s DOC work program will provide the labor for this world-famous oddity that is listed among Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.”

Oneida “Deede” Bourque-Covington, 69, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at her home. A native of Crowley and a resident of Beaumont, Oneida was born Sept. 8, 1948, to Aline Schnexnayder and Lucien Bourque.
Survivors include her husband, Dorris W. Covington; children, Patrick Sean Covington and wife Sonja and Dory Westley Covington and wife Krystal; eight grandchildren, Sean, Noelle, Craig Weston, Anna Rose, Devyn, Kai Lucien, Kayla and Jeremy; and one great-grandchild, Athena.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jo Ann Sonnier; and brother, Jean K. Bourque.
A gathering of Mrs. Covington’s family and friends will begin 9 a.m., with her Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5075 Bigner Road, Beaumont, Texas.
A burial of her cremated body will be held at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt Drive, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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