i ''4 I'hursday, SeptemtxT 1976 Page 3 19, the states, District ot Columbia. Puerto Hieo, Virgin Islands and Guam ers in Rayne have special plans for observing National -I II Week, and more details on" their plans and on 4 II in general will lie published in the Sunday edition of the Kayne Acadian Tribune And in conclusion, he pointed to another stipulation governing corporal punishment which stales lhat "the instrument for corporal punishment shall be standardized and will he furnished to the then showed the Assembly a "Board of KHiienlion designed tn meet the specific requirements as an and now available to all school principals in the parish Following his talk, Dr. Bertrand received a number of questions from his audience, all indicating the interest in and approval of the new disciplinary measures A most appetizing spaghetti and meat hall supper was served there, Hillman and Theresa Bailey from Natchitoches, the account being published in a Shreveport paper, one from Ricky Guidry, serving in the Air Forceat Casere AF Base in San Francisco, and on and on Not exactly an accurate account, but at least Rayne is gaining much fame as the Frog Capitol of the World! Wadie Helen Bias, School Board member from Crowley, stopping by for a welcome Tribune visit this week. And it was good to see so many dear friends at the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus supper meeting Monday night in Crowley, with Mayor and Mrs. Ernie Broussard reporting that all their Estherwood family was well and Marilyn LeLeux giving us the good news that her mother, Mrs.
May McBride of Rayne, is recovering nicely following recent eye surgery. Also, we're mighty happy to pass on the good news that Mrs. Walter Beslin is recuperating satisfactorily at Rayne-Branch Hospital after recent surgery. And Judge Denald Beslin, after giving us this good word, also reported that the Rayne Catholic Elementary football team already has two victories to their credit we'll be hearing more about them! Mr. and Mrs.
John Charles Matthews and their young son, Robert, reporting a wonderful weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Roy at Holly Beach. And among the many interesting entries in the Frog Festival parade were some mighty tempting boats shown from Abbeville shown by Bill Norris and his wife who have a wonderful business down Vermilion way.
Happy Birthday wishes to Jerry Arceneaux, Ted Menard and Barbara Wyatt, all of whom are celebrating this week. Much, much more we want to write about but guess we'd better bring this to a close. Be back with you Sunday. Au Revoir! many duties prrtormed on bohal! ill the Chamber nf Commerce In commenting on the Festival. President Stutes staled that the Chamber should I' really proud ot their job in promoting Itayne through the Frog Festival which brought visitors from throughout the United Stales, as well as of finals from France He com mended the fine work by the local Civil Defense Unit, the State Police.
Sheriff's Deputies, City Police, and many volun leers from visiting cities and towns Stutes said he was very proud to Ik- able to slate that he never called anyone to help concerning the festival and was turned down they came through wilh the help every lime. Also to be thanked are Gene Henry, platform master of ceremonies throughout the two-day event, and Jerome Simoneaux who set up the line speaker system Letters and notes of thanks from the Chamlx'r arc now being sent out to the various individuals, clubs and organizations who gave much appreciated help. Much comment and discussion was heard on the unfair and untrue story released by United Press International To avoid this matter in the future, the board discussed setting up a press information center to answer questions by visiting media representatives and give press information packets, as well as providing a "place to rest" for the news media. Suggestions were heard on improving the Festival by setting up bleachers at each side of the platform for spectators and signs to direct visitors unfamiliar with the layout of the grounds. Co-chairman Girouard asked that it be pul on record to keep the Festivals of the future out of the downtown area and always in the park, where ever so many festival visitors have commented on the nice location.
Leroy Breaux reported that the grant for the construction of a recreation building in the park had been received. However, the building will not be completed in time for hhe 1977 Festival. RAYNK ACADIAN TRIBUNE Rayne Firemen Commended By Police Juror Police Juror John K. Meyer has asked that his personal thanks, and that of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, be expressed to the Rayne Volunteer Firemen for their prompt and efficient work Sunday afternoon which probably saved the parish some $10,000 or more. A youth, riding a bicycle, saw some debris and hay which had been dumped near the bridge on the highway in the Higgin-botham area, dropped lighted matches into the dry straw, then rode away.
A Mr. Melancon and Mr. Thibodeaux, living in the immediate area, were outside their homes and saw the incident, then when heavy smoke began to rise from the debris, they called Juror Meyer and apprised him of the situation. In turn, he reached the Rayne Volunteer Firemen with an immediate call for help, and the truck and men arrived on the scene in a matter of minutes and soon had the fire under control. Due to the dry weather of the preceding week, there was very little water in the bayou at the site of the bridge, and the entire structure of cresotcd piling and wood, would have been destroyed without the fine work of the Volunteer Firemen.
"In addition to the replacement Meyer continued, "it would mean much inconvenience for residents of that area, since traffic would have been rerouted in order for the bridge to be rebuilt. We are deeply grateful to the Rayne Firemen for their prompt and most efficient work, and I would like to highly commend them for this service" YMBC Social Set For October 16 Rayne YMBC members are planning a special social event on Saturday night, October 16, at the YMBC Home when members and their wives will enjoy an evening of informal entertainment. Member couples can also invite guest couples to share the evening with them, and choice of cards, dancing and other fun will be available for the hospitality. The evening social will begin at 8 p.m., and all YMBCians and their wives are invited to bring along their guests and share in another enjoyable Club gathering. and doing "odd" things After high school, her plans are to attend college to le a deaf-mute specialist, and to "spend every free minute with the poor and unfortunate kids who are not as fortunate as we are Success- members of the board of directors for their backing and support, and stated that the Festival was successful mainly "because of the fine caliber of men who put so much into the work He also, on behalf of the Chamber thanked for their support and assistance Mayor Adley Boyer and the City of Rayne, the members of the local press, Rayne Migh Principal Remie Henry, and those who cooked the delicious meal for the French visitors, Clarence Arsem*nt, Carol Menard, Ruby Credeur, Lenra Credeur and Winnie Beard The fireworks display held Friday evening was termed as a "complete failure" by the employee from Stonebreaker sent to set off the fireworks He attributed the failure to either an old or bad batch of powder, and recommended that Chamber officials contact the Baton Rouge firm for compensation.
Clarence Arsem*nt reported that he and members of the Industrial Committee had met Wednesday evening with a prospect for the Crowley-Rayne Industrial Park, who is also looking at another site in another state. Arsem*nt stated that this was only a preliminary meeting to give the prospect specifications, and they will meet again with the prospect to give information on financing and other details. According to Arsem*nt, the prospect seemed very interested in the local park. Although the type of business was not given, it was reported that the prospect would hire 200 hourly employees and 50 salaried employees working five days a week and sometimes on weekends. Chairman Bobby Hebert stated that the Festival Bargain Days, sponsored by the Retail Merchants Committee of the Chamber, was termed a success.
Under correspondence. President Stutes read a letter of thanks and appreciation from Bon Voyage Travel agency which brought the French visitors to the Frog Festival for the fine food and friendliness extended to the visitors. Acadian Ambulance also sent a letter thanking the Chamber for their support in the recent membership drive campaign. Members of the Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted a raise for Hilda Haure and to change her title to executive secretary to suit her Al umni On Friday, followin the parade, skits by each of the five classes will le presented in conjunction with the pep rally Judges will name three classes as the top winners KC's- Assembly and guests Dr. Berlrand's discourse.
"Corporal Punishment in the Schools" outlined recent steps approved by the Acadia School Board in keeping with legislation affecting disciplinary authority (iuidelines for use of corporal punishment were detailed, Dr. Bertrand staling lhat this use must first be approved by the principal of each individual school before it is implemented. He continued: "Corporal punishment may never be used unless the student was informed beforehand that specific misbehavior could occasion its use, and corporal punishment should never be employed as a first line of punishment "A teacher or principal must punish corporally in the presence of a second school official who must be informed beforehand and in the student's presence of the reason for the punishment. An official who has administered such punishment must provide the child's parent, upon request, a written explanation of his reasons and the name of the school official who was present." Dr. Bertrand told the group that "Specific behavior which warrants corporal punishment must be listed and displayed, and corporal punishment shall be administered only to the posterior anatomy in the area below the waist and above the thighs." In another disciplinary area, Dr.
Bertrand stated lhat previous suspensions, taking the student out of school for a three-day period, had not been effective, so this year the board has approved a new program of in-school suspensions, where students who are administered this discipline are sent to a special classroom where they are kept for the suspension period in a one-classroom study program without recess privileges or other routine student activities. "And this plan is already proving more effective, since the student does not lose the three days of studies." Thanks- accident in Eunice a week ago last Saturday, and was rushed to Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles where he was in intensive care until this past Friday He received serious internal injuries when he was stepped on by a bull in the rodeo arena His father, Rev. McVay, called Tuesday night with the encouraging news of his improvement, and while he has received some 13 pints of blood and is still under close observance of attending physicians, his lung which was damaged in the accident has cleared, and injuries to the liver are beginning to heal. Rev. and Mrs.
McVay, their daughter, Renee, and George all join in expressing their heartfelt thanks to all the many friends who have called, sent messages and flowers, and, most of all, have offered prayers for George, during this critical period. "We ask your continued prayers for his complete recovery, and we greatly appreciate your many evidences of friendship and kind thoughts which have so greatly helped to sustain us through these trying hours of great is the special message from th McVav family. Legion- Chairman Ircade reports that due to the fine response Sunday, membership in Arceneaux Post now stands at 425. "We ars making every effort to reach this year's quota of 617 members by November 11, and we urge all Legionnaires to remember our aim this year each Legionniare to sign up one new? member. If everyone goes to work at this objective, we will go well over our set goal" I states.
If you are a veteran, qualified to belong to this elite organization of men who have served their country well in its time of emergency, then see Larcade or any member of Arcenraur. IVst. American Legion today They'll be proud to have you join in this great national veterans' the American Legion Pageant- organizations, or their parents or friends Entry fee is 5 00. Girls will lie judged on talent, and will model sportswear and evening gowns Trophies and gifts will presented to the winners All girls in Acadia Parish interested in entering may contact Mrs Martha Duplechin, president, al 334-9243 or any member of the Ebonites Civic and Social Club. Deadline- who will lx removed from the current lists unless they are reinstated, have until noon Saturday, October 2, to attend to this most important voter qualification.
If you are one of the 1700 who have not voted in the past four years, lie sure to go in to the Registrar's office immediately and get your name removed from the delinquent list. Many important issues are ahead in the Noveber 2 election, so be ready to cast your ballot by being fully qualified as a voter. Meet- American Legion, James S. Whitfield extended greetings from the National organization. Other participants from the American Legion were: Counsel General, Bertram G.
Davis; Legislative Director, MylioKraja; Assistant Director of Public Relations, Rod Anderson and Director of Membership and Post Activities, Robert Spanogle. Also, Americanism-Children and Youth Director, Fred Kusz-maul Deputy Director, Robert Payy and Assistant Directors; Paul Frinsthal, C.E. Masters, Jr. and Ray Patterson. A banquet was held after the first session highlighting the conference activities.
American Legion Auxiliary program coordinator, Layton K. Hurst and National News editor, Frederick Bagg presented a "wrap-up" of the sessions and the conference concluded with a Presidents and Secretaries workshop on Saturday, September 25. Too Late To Classify Special Notices Rl'MM AGE SALE October 2 from 9-4. Corner of W. Jeff Davis and The Blvd.
1 HOT 4-H- of the Rayne High Junior 4-H Club; and Ricky Morgan, president of the Rayne High Senior 4-H Club. National 4-H Week is set annually by the Cooperative Extension Service to focus public attention on the values of 4-H as an informal program of youth education that emphasizes the development of practical skills and leadership and citizenship abilities. The 4-H program now serves more than 52 million young people, 9- ii.u ii.ii. Marceline is a member-at-Iarge to the Student Council, on the National Honor Society Decorating Committee, on the ID Committee for the third year, accomplished member of the Band Rifle and Flag Corps, and serves as business manager of the Annual Staff Also, Marceline was selected third runner-up in the 1974 Miss Ebony Contest. She enjoys dancing sewing, crocheting and meeting new people.
After high school, she plans to attend college to major in law enforcement and minor in fashion designing. Seventeen year -old Tina Besse, in her freshman year, was selected as Student Council representative, reporter of the Press Club, and was active in the Future Teachers of America and the Wolfettes. In her sophom*ore year, Tina was in the Wolfettes and was selected a junior varsity cheerleader, vice president of the Press Club, reporter of the Sophom*ore Class and Student Council homeroom representative, as well as holding active membership in the FTA and Future Homemakers of America. Last year, Tina was sleected a varisty cheerleader, reporter of the FHA reporter of the Junior Class, Student Council homeroom representative, alternate to Girls State, and Future Farmers of America Sweetheart. This year, Tina is a varsity football cheerleader, Student Council homeroom representative, and holds active membership in the Americanism Club and FHA.
In addition, Tina is a 6-year dance student and a member of the St. Joseph Youth Council: She enjoys cheering, dancing (tap, ballet and acrobatics), and after high school plans to attend college, majoring in English education and minoring in the art of dancing. Sixteen-year-old Sylvia Foreman is in her second year as a member of the Homecoming Court. In her freshman year, she was selected reporter of the Press Club and reporter of the Youth Group. During her sophom*ore year, Sylvia served as reporter of the Rayne High Band, secretary of the Youth Group, and secretary of the Camera Club.
In that same year, she was selected as a Sophom*ore Miad on the Homecoming Court, and as a Band Majorette, attended the LSU Leadership Conference for twirling and was selected to the Louisiana All-Star Band as a majorette. This year marks Sylvia's third year in high school band and her second year as a majorette. She serves as secretary of the Student Council, secretary of the Band, secretary of the Junior Class and holds active membership in the Speech and Drama Club. She attended the McNeese Summer Band Camp for twirling. Her favorite sports are football, baseball and basketball, and she enjoys twirling, bike-riding, reading, being in band and sewing.
After high school, she plans to attend college. Sixteen year- old Denise Privat has a long list of organizations in which she holds membership and offices and honors she has gained. In her freshman and sophom*ore years, she was a member of the 4-H Club and Camera Club, and this year holds membership in the Future Business Leaders of America, Girls Athletic Association and the Speech and Drama Club. She served as sophom*ore class reporter and is presently serving as junior class reporter. She has been in varsity band for three years and a Band majorette for three years.
She was honored by selection to the Homecoming Court in her junior year. Denise attended Leadership Conference for twirling at LSU in both her sophom*ore and freshman year. This year she attended McNeese Summer Band Camp. She has also been honored by selection as a majorette to the La. All-Star Band at LSU for the past two years.
She enjoys swimming, twirling, dancing and water skiing, and her favorite sports are football, baseball and basketball. After high school, she hopes to attend LSU. Katrick Gibson, also 16 years i old, has a long and creditable record in a number of school activities. In her freshman year, she was selected a Class Favorite and was elected as secretary of the Future Music Leaders of America, as well as serving on the annual staff. From the ninth grade to the present, Katrick has been an active member of the Camera Club and the Music Club.
In her sophom*ore year, she was elected a Student Council representative, and this year serves as member-at-large on the Student Council. She is in her third year as a member of the Rayne High School Band. In the 1975-76 school year, she was honored with presentation of the award as Best 8-to-5 Marcher In her sophom*ore year, she served as sectional leader for the clarinets, and has attended the Solo and Ensemble Festival at USL for two years, receiving 1 superior and 3 excellents in the events in which she participated. During her high school years, she has also served on the ID staff She enjoys dancing, meeting people ULJUL JULJUL "Saving Our Way, Lets You Have It Your Way" r3 ULJLJb KM I CORNWALL Court- Miss Sherrick is 17 years old and an active student at RHS. In her freshman year, Tammy was a member of the Wolfettes and was selected a Student Council representative.
In her sophom*ore year, she was again in Wolfettes, as well as serving as chaplain of the Student Council, reporter of the Local History Club, parliamentarian of the Speech and Drama Club, and vice president of the sophom*ore class. Last year, in addition to holding membership in the Americanism Club, she served as Sgt. of the Wolfettes, Student Council secretary, and parliamentarian of the junior class. This year, Tammy serves as a football cheerleader, having attended Camp at NSU, and parliamentarian of the Americanism Club, vice president of the Senior Class, Student Council member-at-Iarge, and parliamentarian of the Speech and Drama Club. In addition to holding membership in the French Club, Tammy was honored by selection to the Student Advisory Committee, Executive Council, and Who's Who Among American High School Students.
She enjoys horse-back riding, tennis, cooking and cheering. After high school, she plans to attend the University of Houston and major in computer science. Miss Allen is also 17 years old, and has an active record at Rayne High. In her freshman year, she was a member of the Wolfettes. In her sophom*ore year, she was selected as a varsity cheerleader, sophom*ore class historian, and a sophom*ore maid on the Homecoming Court, in addition to holding membership in the Wolfettes.
Last year, Suzette was again selected as a varsity cheerleader and a junior maid on the Homecoming Court. She was a Wolfette and was elected Student Council representative. This year, Suzette is serving for the third year as a varsity cheerleader and a member of the Homecoming Court. She attended the NSU cheerleader camps for the past three years. Her favorite sports are football, volleyball and tennis, and she enjoys cooking, dancing and cheering.
After high school, she plans to attend USL, majoring in secretarial science. Another 17-year-old active student at Rayne High, Mar-celine Guillory, who in the 8th grade served as reporter of the Future Teachers of America and homeroom alternate representative to the Student Council. In her freshman year, Miss Guillory was in the Future Homemakers of America and was elected homeroom alternate representative to the Student Council. During her sophom*ore year, she was alternate representative to Student Council, served on the ID Committee, the Annual Staff, and was a member of the Band's Rifle and Flag Corps. She was elected Sophom*ore Class favorite.
Last year, Marceline served again on the ID Committee, was named to Who's Who Among American High School Students and received the best Rifle Award through outstanding achievements in the Band Rifle and Flag Corps This year. ELECTRIC SERVING TRAY Avec- l.eesville -Kayne High game Friday night, to either come by the Greyhound Bus station at the Town House and pay for these reservations or cancel them so plans can he completed for the October 8 trip to l.eesville. It's been so long since time and space permitted us the luxury of a visit with you, until we've really "accumulated" much to write about! First of all, beautiful "thank you" notes were received this week, from Joanna Bourg of Baton Rouge, concerning a recent story written about Sister Melanie, and from Mr. and Mrs. Empress Augustus and family plus a long distance call from dear Elise Manning of Kaplan early Wednesday morning.
We appreciate this thoughtfulness! Still another long distance visit Monday with Palma Ross Munsnn over Baton Rouge way another of our loved Sorry to learn our good friend. Buck junot, is ill this week Joseph Duplechin, Scoutmaster of Armstrong -sponsored Boy Scout Troop, giving us the good news that four new Scouts and four Cubs were added during last Thursday night's scouting program. And we just have to pass this on to you while we were visiting with Principal Remie Henry at Rayne High last Saturday during the dinner for the French delegation, Principal Henry mentioned that he was greatly surprised when he opened the door of his office earlier in the day to find it filled with "naked Our mouth dropped and we were properly only to have Remie explain that this was the name he had always known the familiar red spider lily by Had you ever heard them called thaC Anyway they were a "hit" with the guests from France who had seen them for the first time a little earlier in the afternoon when they were greeted by Irene Petit jean who was wearing the lilies in her hair! Many friends from many places sending us clippings of the I'PI releases on the Rayne Frog Festival which they en-joyed reading in newspapers throughout the country. One of these came from Soileau. 111.
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