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Edward Scott McBride

Wed, 08/23/2017 - 3:41pm
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Edward Scott McBride, 94, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away on Aug. 20, 2017, due to complications of old age.
Edward was born in Rayne on July 18, 1923. He graduated from St. Joseph High School. After World War II, he continued on to receive a degree in Agriculture from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and masters credits at LSU.
Ed was married to Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt) on Sept. 3, 1953; they were married 64 years.
At the age of 17, Ed entered the Army and fought at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. During World War II, he became a Section Sergeant in charge of Angle and Fields of Fire. He drilled and trained men and served in combat in New Guinea and Dutch East Indies. He spent a total of 46 months in the Pacific War Theatre.
With the outbreak of the Korean War, he was called back into service as a Second Lieutenant. He received a Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster from two injuries on a reconnaissance mission in North Korea.
After the war, he was in the Army’s Central Intelligence Division when he came to Maryland’s Fort Hollabird where he met and married Marie Elizabeth McBride (nee Schaadt). His only child, Scott, was born 11 months later.
After leaving active duty, Ed worked for Davidson Chemical and Olin Matheson consulting for and selling agricultural products to farmers and other businesses in Maryland.
In 1957, Ed and Marie acquired a dairy farm in Harford County, which they managed until 1962 when Interstate 95 was built through the property. After the dairy farm, Ed and Marie bought apartment houses in Baltimore City and renovated and sold them and other properties.
He enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay, riding and breeding race horses, RV camping and watching his grandchildren grow. He was also active in the Middle River Rotary Club and the Crescent Yacht Club for many years.
Ed is survived by his wife, Marie McBride; his son Scott McBride and daughter-in-law Anne McBride; his grandchildren Christopher and Zachary McBride; step-granddaughter Sabrine Hasan; and his brothers, Warren McBride and sister-in-law Ruth McBride, Harold “Hammy” McBride and sister-in-law Betty McBride; and other family and friends.
Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. McBride Sr., and Zulma Plattsmire McBride; his brother Sidney McBride; his sisters Marylyn LeLeux and Kathleen LeLeux; and grandson, Jordan McBride.
The family will receive friends at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A. 11750 Belair Road in Kingsville on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with interment in Parkwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the National Association on Mental Illness and the Jerusalem Mill Foundation.

Acadia residents view eclipse

Mon, 08/21/2017 - 4:21pm

CROWLEY - Students at North Crowley Elementary took time out from the classroom to view the solar eclipse. Third through ...

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Rayne Rec football-volleyball registration, tryouts set

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:25pm
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Registration ir presently taking place for Rayne’s 2017 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, 2017).
Volleyball tryouts will be held Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 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, 2017 and Peanut League participants should be age 9 before Sept. 1, 2017.
Flag football tryouts will be held at Kennedy Field on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. for Pee Wee League (6-8 years of age) then at 10:30 a.m. for Pee Nut League (9-11 years of age).
Parents can register their child at City Hall until Sept. 5 during regular business hours. Registration at the Green Room will be held between the hours of 5-6 p.m. at the Green Room of the Civic Center Complex on Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 5 and also on the Saturdays between 9-10 a.m. of Aug. Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 2.
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.

Wolves, Ladies prepare for scrimmage action

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:22pm
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

RAYNE - Both volleyball and football action begins this week with pre-season scrimmages as announced by Rayne High School.
Lady Wolves Head Volleyball Coach Stephanie Garrett has announced the Lady Wolves’ schedule was set to begin Aug. 15th when they were slateded to attend the Carencro High scrimmage, followed by a home scrimmage on Aug. 17 when Rayne High will host Breaux Bridge
The Lady Wolves will attend the Teurlings Jamboree on Aug. 23 and the Acadiana Jamboree on Aug. 24 before beginning regular season games on Aug. 30 when they will travel to Lake Charles to meet Sam Houston.
The complete schedule of games and tournaments for their district play is shown on left.
Football
Pre-season practice continues for the Rayne High Wolves as the 2017 season is set to begin.
The Wolves will host Beau Chene on Thursday, Aug. 17, for a pre-season scrimmage at Wolf Stadium. Action begins at 5:30 p.m. with the public invited to attend.
Rayne High will then host the 2017 Jamboree on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Wolf Stadium. Erath will face off against Crowley High, followed by the 8 p.m. contest when the Wolves will host Abbeville.
Season tickets for the 2017 football season will be available soon at Rayne High School as announced by head football coach Curt Ware.
Purchase price is $40 each which includes entrance to all home varsity games (excluding playoff games), reserved seating at Wolf Stadium, and a parking pass in the stadium parking lot.
Anyone interested in purchasing a tickets are advised to contact the front office at Rayne High School (334-3691). Tickets will go on sale Aug. 16 in time for the new football season.
The RHS Jamboree will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, at Wolf Stadium. Erath and Crowley will begin play at 6 p.m., followed by the Wolves hosting Abbeville at 8 p.m.
Rayne High’s regular season schedule begins Friday, Sept. 1, during a home game against Welsh. Kick-off is 7 p.m. at Wolf Stadium.

Brittany Boudreaux weds Alex Bourque

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:19pm
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

RAYNE - A six-thirty evening wedding ceremony on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the American Legion Home united Brittany Boudreaux of Rayne and Alex Bourque of Breaux Bridge in marriage. Rev. Jimmy Broussard officiated the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of John and Rebecca Boudreaux of Rayne. Her grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dupont of Rayne and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Boudreaux of Church Point.
The groom is the son of Michael and Melissa Bourque of Breaux Bridge. His grandarents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bourque Sr. of Lafayette, Ethel Thibodeaux of S. Petersburg, Florida, Ernest Romero of New Iberia and Maria Carroll of Breaux Bridge.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory wedding gown designed with a sleeveless sweetheart bodice with ruched styling accented at the waist with a pearl belt from which fell a chapel-length train.
She carried a bridal bouquet of rustic wheat, turquoise, purple and peach roses. Included in the bouquet was her grandmother’s wedding ring and grandfather’s rosary.
Attending the bride as maid of honor was her best friend of 12 years, Ashley Hebert. She wore a floor-length dress in a turquoise tone designed with a one-sleeve styling.
Bridesmaids were Sarah Boudreaux, bride’s sister-in-law, and Ashley Dupont, bride’s cousin. Sarah wore a sleeveless, flowing, knee-length dress of turquoise mesh designed with a sweetheart illusion neckline. Sarah selected a turquoise button-up long-sleeve shirt over jeans with cowboy boots.
Serving as flower girls were Ella Boudreaux, the bride’s niece and daughter of John and Sarah Boudreaux; Amelia Rogers, daughter of bride’s best friend and daughter of Todd Rogers and Ashley Hebert; and Haven Bourque, groom’s niece and daughter of Drake Bourque and Samantha Smith. Each wore a handmade dress created by the groom’s mother.
Attending the groom as best man was his youngest brother, Kale Bourque.
Groomsmen were John Boudreaux Jr, bride’s brother, and Drake Bourque, groom’s oldest brother.
Ringbearers were Braxton and Holden Boudreaux, nephews of the bride and sons of John and Sarah Boudreaux, and Hudson Bourque, groom;s nephew and son of Drake Bourque and Samantha Smith.
Ushing guests were Holden Robichaux and David Green, friends of the groom.
For her daughter’s wedding, the mother of the bride wore a floor-length dress of champagne silk accented with threaded flowers, while the groom’s mother selected a sleeveless, beaded halter gown of navy blue chiffon. Each was presented unique wheat stem bouquets.
The setting for the wedding and reception included rustic burlap, turquoise, wheat, twine, mason jars and deer corn included throughout the legion home and on table tops.
Among the refreshments served to guests was the bride’s cake, a three-tier ivory confection of red velvet cake and butter cream icing. It was topped with a burlap and brown “B” cake topper.
The groom’s cake was funfetti confection featuring a hunting and fishing theme.
Prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents on Friday, Aug. 4, at the American Legion Home.
Brittany is a 2005 graduate of Rayne High School, attained a CNA Degree from SLCC Acadian Campus in Crowley, and is employed by Centurion Neuro-Muscular Skeletal, LLC.
Alex attended Academy of Wisdom in Breaux Bridge and is employed by Goldin Metals, Inc.
The couple plan to make their home in Lafayette.

Corinne Doucet crowned 2017 Miss Rayne

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:17pm
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

RAYNE - Costumes were donned and the game-night spirit was in the air as “Game Day” was the theme Saturday, August 12, as the Rayne Civic Center was the site for the 2017 Miss Rayne Pageant.
Crowned as the city’s new honoree was Corinne Juliet Doucet, 18-year-old daughter of Patrick and Desiree Doucet, who will represent the City of Rayne for the coming year. She is a freshman at UL-Lafayette majoring in biology and a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She represented the Acadia Arts Council for the pageant.
The former Frog Derby Queen received her crown from last year’s honoree, Catherine Castille, who completed her year-long reign by representing the City of Rayne in a most regal manner for which she was presented the annual Miss Rayne scholarship by Suzette Leonards, event director.
Completing the presentations to the new Miss Rayne were Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux, Suzette Leonards, Nikki Link and Angie Broussard.
Named 1st Runner-Up and given the opportunity to attend the International Rice Festival in October was Skyler Machelle Broussard, 18-year-old daughter of Angel Miller and Anthony Broussard. Skyler is a freshman at UL-Lafayette where she is a nursing major and is a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School where she was named “Student of the Year.” She was sponsored for the pageant by Bayou Silkscreening and Embroidery and presented her award by Kelsey Prineaux Lormand (2010 Miss Rayne).
Blair Elizabeth Bergeron was named 2nd Runner-Up and was also given the option to attend the Miss Acadia Parish Pageant. Blair is the 18-year old daughter of Eddie and Sarah Bergeron and is a freshman attending UL-Lafayette majoring in nursing. The recent Rayne High graduate was sponsored by her grandparents for the pageant. Making her presentations were Rayne City Councilman Kenneth Guidry.
Blair was also presented the People’s Choice Award during the pageant, awarded to the contestant as it is voted upon by the attending audience. She was presented the award by Taylor Hollier, Miss Rayne 2012.
Kennedy Paige Smith, 17-year-old daughter of Jason and Mica Smith, was named 3rd Maid. She is entering her senior year at Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish; afterwhich, plans to attend LSU-Eunice. She was sponsored for the pageant by Cajun Fitness. Making her awards presentation was City Councilman Michael Doucet.
Kennedy was also awarded a silver tray as she was named Miss Congeniality, a prestigious honor voted upon by the contestants prior to the pageant. Making the presentation was Dakota Henry, Miss Rayne 2009.
Completing the list of the lovely Miss Rayne contestants were: Meka Renee Cormier, 18-year-old daughter of JoAnn Cormier; and Mary Kaitlyn Simon, 16-year-old daughter of Mike and Michelle Simon;
Serving as emcee for the event was Cheryl R. Boudreaux. Judges were Josie Stephens (2017 Miss Lafayette USA), Julian Devillier (2017 Louisiana Association of Fair and Festivals Queen) and Bunnie Aube of Ridge.
In addition to the numerous special guests in attendance for the 86th annual event were a number of past Miss Rayne title holders, including Shelly Melancon Rhodes (1992), Michelle Spaetgens Simon (1993), Tessa Richard Dischler (1999), Dakota Henry (2009), Kelsey Primeaux Lormand (2010), Taylor Hollier (2012) and Victoria Richard (2015).
Committee members were Suzette Leonards director; Nikki Link, co-director; Angie Broussard, Dakota Henry, Josie Henry, Taylor Hollier, Paula Hollier, Kelsey Primeaux Lormand, Paulette Primeaux, Claire Trahan Meche and Tessa Richard Dischler.
Special thanks are extended to local vocalist Peyton Broussard who provided entertainment throughout the evening.
Thanks were also expressed to the following for another successful Miss Rayne Pageant: City of Rayne for sponsoring the competition, DJ Phil Peltier for providing sound, Cheryl R. Boudreaux as emcee, Nikki Link with Project Dance for providing opening number, The Rayne Acadian-Tribune for coverage and announcements, Rayne Chamber of Commerce who manned the concessions for the evening, Frog Festival royalty for manning the door entries, and the many volunteers who helped to make the landmark event a complete success.

Rayne Council OKs rezoning of disputed McGown property

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 3:14pm
Steve Bandy, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

RAYNE - By a 3-2 vote, the Rayne City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board Monday night and rezoned two lots on North McGown Street, changing the designation from C-2 (commercial) to R-3 (residential).
The lots — 400 and 402 N. McGown — are owned by Nathan Jaubert and currently are the site of a store, a small restaurant and an event center and had been zoned commercial since 1993.
They were the only two lots in the area zoned commercial. Everything surrounding them is zoned residential.
“This is the same issue that came before you a couple of months ago,” Mark Daigle, city zoning director, told the council.
“Basically, we just started over.”
The “restart” came after the Nathan Jaubert, who owns the two lots, appealed the council’s approval of the first Zoning Board recommendation to rezone.
Jaubert’s attorney, Marcus Allen, questioned the authenticity of the original complaint filed by Sylvia Mouton.
Daigle explained that he had followed the same procedure with Mouton that he had with numerous other citizens — including Jaubert — who wished to file rezoning or variance requests.
Allen, who was again present for Monday night’s council meeting, again questioned procedures of the action and asked why the process had been restarted when the council had never admitted error the first time.
Allen also alleged discrimination on the part of the council and warned, “If this has to go beyond this forum, we will.”
Frustration with the issue, which has been back and forth before the council since April, was evidenced by Alderman Jimmy Fontenot, who said, “We need to do something with this to stop it. What do we need to do to bring this to an end?”
Alderman Kenneth Guidry moved to approve the board’s recommendation. It was seconded by Lendell “Pete” Babineaux.
Joining Guidry and Babineaux in voting to rezone the lots was Calise Michael Doucet.
Fontenot and Curtrese Minix opposed.
Since the last council action tabling Jaubert’s appeal, Jaubert has placed “for sale” signs on both of the properties.
Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux explained that the rezoning will not affect the businesses located on the property as all three are permitted in the R-3 designation.
It will, however, prevent Jaubert or anyone else from acquiring a liquor license for the premises and opening a bar or lounge.
(More on other action and discussions taking place at Monday’s city council meeting will be carried in next week’s edition.)

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