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Rayne man sentenced for sexually explicit recordings of juvenile

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:31am
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

A Rayne man has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for taking video and photographs of a juvenile girl, sending them to his laptop.
Raylin Richard, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote on one count of transportation of child pornography using any means or facility in interstate commerce.
The court also sentenced him to 15 years of supervised release, according to acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.
He has also been fined $20,000 and has been required to register as a sex offender.
According to the March 7 guilty plea, the mother of a juvenile found sexually explicit videos and images of her daughter on Richard’s cell phone on May 16, 2015.
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies took possession of the phone and found that Richard had taken the video and images while he lived in Crowley. After further investigation, Richard’s MacBookAir was searched and the same videos and images were found there as well.
Officials say that Richard later admitted that he knowingly transported the video and images from his phone on April 2, 2015, to his computer.

Rayne Farmer's Market moves to Depot on Saturday

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:29am
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

RAYNE - The Rayne Farmers Market is moving to its new location on Saturday, Aug. 12.
The monthly event will be staged at The Depot Square — in the heart of downtown Rayne — from 8 a.m. until noon.
“In addition to all the hand-made and home-grown items being offered by our vendors, the Church Renovation Project will be selling barbecued hamburgers and the Chamber of Commerce will offer refreshments,” said Blaine Dupont, chairman.
For the event, the Chamber, in conjunction with the American Legion Post 77 in Rayne and the VFW Post 6720 in Crowley, will hold an American Flag retirement ceremony beginning at 10 a.m.
Also, Dupont said Bayou Beau and Sabine Connection, a variety band, will provide entertainment on the grounds starting at 9 a.m.
Organizers promise a variety of vendors selling everything from food to pepper jelly to arts and crafts.
For more information, call the Rayne Chamber at 334-2332.

APPJ takes steps to reopen closed bridge

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:23am
Steve Bandy, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

CROWLEY - A plan to reopen the bridge on West Northern Avenue in Crowley that was closed several months ago was put into place Tuesday night.
On the recommendation of its Road and Bridge Committee, the Acadia Parish Police Jury agreed to repair the bridge, contingent upon sharing the cost with the City of Crowley and Capitol Manufacturing.
The City of Crowley last week pre-approved a cooperative endeavor agreement committing $38,500 toward the bridge repair. The city council was meeting Tuesday night for final consideration.
In a letter dated July 14, Capitol Manufacturing’s Ron Lormand, manager, said the firm “is willing to make a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to be used toward the repair” of the bridge.
“Capitol Manufacturing Co. would very much like to make it more comfortable for our employees to drive to and from work,” Lormand said. “But, we also have a great concern for the safety and security for all the community in relation to response times for emergency support units such as medical, fire departments and law enforcement.”
The police jury will obtain proposals from interested contractors for the pre-engineered piling repair project and will pay the remaining $50,000 of the estimated $138,500 price tag.
In other business, jurors heard from Grant Ancelet, operations manager for St. Landry EMS, who inquired as to the status of a permit request to operate an ambulance service in Acadia Parish.
According to Ancelet, all the required documentation was turned in to the police jury office “probably six months ago.”
Ancelet explained that St. Landry EMS has been in business in St. Landry Parish for 13 years and expanded to Avoyelles Parish seven years ago. The company currently operates six ground ambulances in St. Landry and two in Avoyelles.
He noted that personnel from his company often work side-by-side with EMTs from Acadian Ambulance, and that is the scenario he would like for Acadia.
“We’re not trying to take over. We don’t want to be the only ambulance service,” Ancelet said.
He said competition would make for better service for citizens and better working opportunities for area EMTs and paramedics.
Ancelet added that he had the full support of “all the nursing home administrators” he had talked to in the parish, as well as many fire and police officials.
If the permit is ultimately approved, St. Landry EMS would initially operate three ground units in Acadia, first out of the Crowley area, then spreading out across the parish.
“This can’t not benefit everyone,” he said.
The jury took no action on the permit request Tuesday night.
In other action, the police jury:
• authorized the purchase of a rubber-tire excavator through state contract with Louisiana CAT for $230,260;
• re-appointed Jeff Fontenot to Fire District No. 5 (Branch);
• waived the alcohol permit ordinance location restrictions for Joshua and Elaine Dupre, owners of “The Museum” to be located at 125 Duson Ave. in Iota;
• authorized the president to execute a cooperative agreement between the Acadia Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

Beauties seek Miss Rayne title

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:22am
Lisa Soileaux, Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

A new Miss Rayne will be crowned this weekend as the 2017 honoree will be selected on Saturday, Aug. 12, during the 6 p.m. pageant slated at the Rayne Civic Center.
Contestants vying for the title are Blair Bergeron, 18-year-old daughter of Sarah and Eddie Bergeron; Skyler Broussard, 18-year-old daughter of Angel Miller and Anthony Broussard; Meka Cormier, 18-year-old daughter of JoAnn Cormier; Corinne Doucet, 18-year-old daughter of Patrick and Desiree Doucet; Mary-Kaitlyn Simon, 16-year-old daughter of Mike and Michelle Simon; and Kennedy Smith, 17-year-old daughter of Jason and Mica Smith.
To be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Rayne, contests must (1) be 16 years of age and not older than 22 years of age the date of the pageant; (2) be single and have never been married or had a marriage annulled; (3) not be pregnant or have never borne a child; (4) be of good moral character and never been convicted of any felony; (5) have a Rayne address or telephone number or attend a school servicing the Rayne community.
The competition will consist of the following segments; interview – (held the afternoon of the competition); typically there will be a panel of three judges that will visit with each contestant for a period of approximately five minutes; questions may be asked concerning information covered on the entry form and general items of interest about the City of Rayne; sportswear and introductions; Choreographed dance number and a maximum 30 second introduction; evening gown – on stage competition in an evening gown of choice; on-stage interview including two lighthearted questions.
Awards will be as follows: Queen - supreme crown, banner, silver tray, flowers, monetary scholarship upon successful completion which will be awarded upon verification of enrollment at an accredited educational institution of higher learning and entry to Frog Festival Queen’s Pageant and car signs for parades; First Maid – silver tray and sponsorship to compete at International Rice Festival Pageant; Second Maid - silver tray and sponsorship to compete at Miss Acadia Parish Pageant; Third Maid – silver tray; Miss Congeniality – silver tray; and People’s Choice - silver tray (people attending will be given the opportunity to vote for a “People’s Choice” (popularity vote) for $1 per vote (a photo will be needed to post at voting space)
For more information or to acquire the official application, contact Suzette Leonards at Suzette.leonards@rayne.org, by phone at 337-334-6682 or stop by City Hall (801 The Boulevard).
The new Miss Rayne who will represent the City of Rayne for the coming year will be crowned by the outgoing honoree, Catherine Castille, who completes a most successful reign.
In her outgoing letter, Catherine extends the following message:
To the citizens of Rayne,
It seems like just yesterday my dream came true and I was crowned Miss Rayne 2016. Now that my reign is ending I wanted to thank you all for the support I have received. It has been a great honor and privilege representing my beautiful home town of Rayne this past year.
To the city of Rayne, thank you for being such an amazing city to represent. I am truly blessed to have known and worked with some of you this past year. I want to thank you for always welcoming me with open arms and making every event I attended fun and memorable. Just like most of you, I have so much pride and love for this city and I enjoyed every minute of representing Rayne. I will forever cherish all the wonderful opportunities it has given me.
I could not have had a more amazing year with my director Mrs. Suzette Leonards, Ms. Nikki Link and the mayor Mr. Chuck Robichaux. Thanks for always inviting me to all the events and for everything you have done for me.
To all the incredible people I met on this great journey, thanks for your support, encouragement and love.
As your Miss Rayne Queen, I was able to participate in many events representing our lovely town. Traveling to many festivals representing our town gave me the opportunity to meet new people. These memories and friendships will last a lifetime.
While I am sad to see my reign end, I am happy to have the honor of crowning your new 2017 Miss Rayne. So please, come out and join me on Saturday August 12, 2017, at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there!!!

Always and Forever
Your 2016 Miss Rayne,
Catherine Castille

Victor Melvin Kedinger

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 4:55pm
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

RAYNE - Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at a 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Victor Melvin Kedinger, 50, who died Thursday Aug. 3, 2017, at his residence in Mooringsport.
Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2 in Rayne at a later date.
Rev. Christopher Cambre, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, was the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and conducted the funeral services.
Among those close to him, Victor is remembered as a special man, mentor, trainer, manager and friend, whose humor and intelligence deeply touched their lives.
Survivors include father, Paul Loren Kedinger of Rayne; two brothers, Greg Kedinger of Rayne and Daniel Kedinger and wife Anna of Lafayette; two step-daughters, Airilyn Matthews Brooks of Shreveport and Kailyn Marie Carden of Bossier City; six nieces and nephews, Andrew Lemoine, Victoria Kedinger, Ada Kedinger, Abigail Kedinger, Jonah Kedinger and Lydia Kedinger; and his fiancee, Donna Bowers of Shreveport.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Gail Redd Kedinger; sister, Tracey Ann Kedinger; maternal grandparents, Harold and Ida Hudgins of Oakdale; and paternal grandparents, Paul and Verna Kedinger of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
A Rosary was prayed Tuesday, Aug. 8, at noon in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
The family requested that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Tuesday Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
As a cancer survivor, the family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Victor’s memory to the American Cancer Society, Suite 182, 1604 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70508-3733.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Alexie “Tex” Hebert

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 4:52pm
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

RAYNE - Memorial services were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at a noon Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire for Alexie “Tex” Hebert, 84, who died Tuesday, Aug. 1, at his residence in Rayne.
Rev. Michael Arnold, pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, conducted the Memorial services.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynette Hebert Reid and husband Randall of Rayne, and Debbie Hebert Hanks of Rayne; two sons, Tony Hebert of Rayne, and Craig Hebert and wife Audrey of Branch; a special son, Augusto Ordonez and wife Patty; nine grandchildren, Chalette Hanks, Amy Hebert Muse and husband Brad Smith, Benji Hebert and wife Rebecca, Chelby Reid, Alex Hebert, Carlos Ordonez, Debbie Ordonez, Marcela Ordonez and Naomie Rivera; seven great-grandchildren, Mariette Elise Credeur, Dyllan Paige Muse, Parker Troy Muse, Keagan Hebert, Olivia Hebert, Emma Hebert and Daniel Hebert; a step-daughter, Elaine Menard and husband Carroll of Rayne; and two special nephews, Gerald Stewart and Carl Hebert.
Tex was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ella “Merella” Meche Hebert; father, William Hebert; mother, Leocadie Dogua Hebert; two brothers, Arthur Hebert and Noah Hebert; and two sisters, Alice Hebert and Vivian Hebert Stewart.
Tex was a truck driver for Mayfair Windows and Door Company for 45 years.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers, Cindy LaGrange and Sabrina Leger.
The family requested that visitation be observed at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church on Saturday Aug. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

Barry Anthony Constantin

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 4:50pm
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

RAYNE - Memorial services were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel for Barry Anthony Constantin, 53, who died Tuesday Aug. 1, 2017, at his residence in Rayne.
Rev. Christopher Cambre, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, conducted the Memorial services.
Survivors include his daughter, Kassie Constantin of Rayne; son, Kaenon Constantin of Rayne; step-daughter, Kylie Boullion; four grandchildren, Isabella Fontenot, Brant Constantin, Jagar Boullion and Karson Conrad; parents, Marvin and Nettie Trahan Constantin of Rayne; sister, Denise Constantin of Rayne; brother, Monte Winchester and wife Missy of Mire; and two nieces, Kasey Winchester and Remi Winchester.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Bella and Laurent Trahan; and paternal grandparents, Etta and Maurice Constantin.
The family requested visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Saturday, Aug, 5, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, 504 N. Polk St., (337) 334-3141.

Emily Vidrine, Kyle Treloar set to wed Friday, Aug. 18

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 12:24pm
CROWLEY

Blake and Adrianne Vidrine of Crowley are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily Louise Vidrine of Baton Rouge, to Kyle Michael Treloar of Baton Rouge.
The bride is the granddaughter of Dr. Thomas Orihel of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and the late Dorothy Orihel, and of the late Numa and Odile Vidrine of Eunice.
Emily graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in 2010 before earning a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 2014. She subsequently earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2016. She is currently employed at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.
The groom is the son of Mike and Trish Treloar of Baton Rouge. He is the grandson of Gerard and Marie Perret of Slidell.
He is a 2010 graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge and a 2015 graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He is presently employed by Alvarez Construction in Baton Rouge as a project manager.
The couple will be wed on Friday, Aug. 18, during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley. Fr. Michael Alello of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church in Baton Rouge will officiate.
Following their wedding, the couple will reside in Baton Rouge.

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