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Published by Rayne-Acadian Tribune • Nov. 11, 2010

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WELCOME!

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Birth of the Rayne Frog Industry

The original sign of the Louisiana Frog Company now hangs in the Bernard-Bertrand House, Rayne's Cultural Center.

The large Jacques Weil sign that is the centerpiece of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce is a testament to the local frog shipping industry that is Rayne's claim to fame as Frog Capital of the World.

Now over 100 years old, the sign was on the south end of the building that housed the Jacques Weil Frog Shipping Company and Weil General Merchandise Store. Mrs. Wiltz J. Chatelain donated the sign to the Chamber. She and her husband purchased the Jacques Weil Company in 1951 and operated it for many years.

The Rayne frog industry actually began in the late 1800's and has been a part of the community ever since.

First to recognize the marketing potential of Rayne’s giant frogs was a Frenchman by the name of Donat Pucheu. Born in 1850 in a small village in northern France, Pucheu came to America when he was 19, married in Washington, La., and moved his family to Rayne in 1887. Seeking a way to obtain things that were not available here, he began trapping the wildlife of the area to trade for other hard-to-come-by foods. He shipped frogs, snipe, quail and ducks to the markets in New Orleans in

exchange for gourmet foods, the finest of imported cheeses and wines, along with such rarities as spices and flavorings.

While Donat Pucheu is credited with being the first to ship frogs from Rayne, his efforts were greatly expanded by three more Frenchmen who came to Rayne in the early 1900's. When Rev. A. S. Doutre came to Rayne in 1899 to begin a long pastorate at St. Joseph Catholic Church, he wrote his dear friends, the three Weil brothers, extolling the virtues of Southwest Louisiana, the abundance of game, the fertility of the soil, and the wonderful promises for the future which the area afforded. He also noted that many area, families were of French descent, having been exiled from Nova Scotia.

With these inducements, Jacques, Edmond, and Gontran Weil were convinced that that there was a bright future awaiting them in America.

They made the move to Rayne to establish themselves and become an intrisic part of the history of this community.

Edmond was the only one of the

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Josie Henry named Parade Marshal

Josie Henry, advertising representative of The Rayne Acadian-Tribune, was named Grand Parade Marshal for the 2010 Frog Festival Nov. 11-13. She was nominated by Cheryl Richard, festival coordinator.

The nomination letter follows: “Eugene and Janell Henry instilled in their children a sense of civic pride, duty and responsibility to the progress of their community. One of their children, Josie, has continued to volunteer and work in so many of the aspects that have made Rayne and the Rayne Frog Festival the success they are today.

“As a business owner, she became tremendously involved in not only the American Business Women’s Association, but also the Rayne Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, hosts for the Rayne Frog Festival and promoted the desire to maintain the mindset of doing business in Rayne for the event and went on to become involved with numerous civic organizations that were instrumental in shaping the Rayne Frog Festival into the success it is today.

“As a member of the Rayne Jaycees, who are credited with the forerunner of the current Rayne Frog Festival, she worked tirelessly in promoting what has become the signature event of the festival, the frog racing and jumping contests and now works for the co-sponsor of the 2010 FROG FESTIVAL GRAND MARSHAL - On hand for the announcement of Josie Henry (center) event, the Rayne Acadian Tribune. The Miss selected as Grand Marshal of the 2010 Frog Festival at the Chamber of Commerce Office were Festival and Mr. Tadpole contests were sponsored by the Coordinator Cheryl Richard, left, and Chamber Executive Director Miles Boudreaux, right. local Jaycees chapter and showed Josie’s interest in instilling the same civic pride in the Frog part of this historic event that has seen its way Her work at the Rayne Acadian-Tribune keeps her Capital of the World in children who would go on from the International Rice Festival and now a involved in the business and social aspects of our comto continue to promote all things frog. nationally recognized queen’s selection at the munity by maintaining the network of information that As a member of local chapters of Beta Sigma annual Frog Festival. allows her to relay important news and promotion of Phi, she played key roles in the selection of Teen Even though her memberships in civic orga- community pride and family. and Miss Frog Festival Queens…always willing nizations have succumbed to the responsibility But most importantly, to me, has been her long to do whatever needed to be done to achieve of work and family, she has continued to be an term friendship and support for all of the responsisuccessful reigns for young women that would integral player in all things promoting the City bilities I’ve had as Cultural Director for the City of become official hostesses of the Rayne Frog of Rayne and the Rayne Frog Festival. She con- Rayne and now as Frog Festival Coordinator. She Festival. tinues to volunteer and participate is quite simply one of those rare people that will do The Rayne Lions Club, of which her father in the Miss Rayne compe- whatever it takes to help. Never has she done it for was a long time member, has benefited from tition and the Rayne Lions the pat on the back or in expectation for anything her assistance, although she is not a member, Club Frog Derby and in return. Her efforts are selfless and exemplify the in producing and organizing the Frog Derby Frog Jockey Queen’s con- true spirit of friendship and volunteerism for me Queen’s contest and continues to be an integral tests. and the community in which she makes her home."

W e are so Congratulations p roud of 2010 Frog Festival Grand Marshal rom, y F o Josie Henry The Office u!

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ADVERTISER INDEX ALC..................................................................................................................59 AT&T................................................................................................................16 Acadia Animal .................................................................................................29 Acadia Parish Police Jury...............................................................................22 Acadia Parish Sheriff.......................................................................................29 Acadia Parish Tourist Commission................................................................10 Acadiana Wholesale.........................................................................................38 Architectural Specialties.................................................................................13 Aucoins..............................................................................................................62 Auto Tech..........................................................................................................59 Bayou Silk Screening & Embroidery.............................................................14 Best Stop...........................................................................................................15 Broussard-Poche-Lewis & Breaux CPA........................................................45 C.J. Prevost/Rayne Realty...............................................................................55 C.J.'s Towing/Rapid Tire.................................................................................54 Ca Fait Chaud..................................................................................................45 Cajun Way........................................................................................................52 Chef Roy's Frog City Cafe..............................................................................20 City of Crowley.................................................................................................19 City of Rayne.................................................................................................... 7 City of Scott......................................................................................................27 Clerk of Court Robbie Barousse.....................................................................60 Coffee Depot.....................................................................................................59 Coleman Sausage.............................................................................................43 Crescent Crown Distributing..........................................................................41 D.I.'s Restaurant..............................................................................................27 Dailey's Fence...................................................................................................45 DeRouen's Plumbing.......................................................................................39 Don's Specialty Meats......................................................................................12 Doug Ashy.........................................................................................................39 Dr. Brammer.....................................................................................................59 Dr. Patrick Briese.............................................................................................36 Dugas, Soileau, & Breaux, CPA......................................................................60 Duhon Funeral Home......................................................................................53 Dupont Heating & Air Conditioning..............................................................52 Evangeline Bank...............................................................................................62 Farmers State Bank.........................................................................................27 Farmers True Value Hardware.......................................................................36 Fritz Welter, Assistant DA...............................................................................52 Frog City Travel Plaza.......................................................................................9 G & J Mobile Home & RV Supplies..............................................................19

Gabe's Cajun Restaurant................................................................................52 Gary Matte Home Center...............................................................................27 Gossen's Funeral Home...................................................................................13 Guidry's Electric..............................................................................................59 Habetz Roofing.................................................................................................39 Harson, Mike - District Attorney, 15th Judicial District..............................20 Home Health Care 2000..................................................................................43 Hubert Savoy Trucking...................................................................................59 I-10 Rayne Travel Center Shell.......................................................................43 IESI...................................................................................................................53 Kajan Mart #1..................................................................................................29 Kangaroos Pouch.............................................................................................52 Koury's Jewelry & Gifts..................................................................................59 Lawless, Jarred - CPA.....................................................................................52 Lewis Flying Service........................................................................................59 McBride, Warren & Ruth 2010 Golden Royalty...........................................42 Meche's Family Drugs & Gift Shoppe...........................................................37 Mouton Pharmacy...........................................................................................38 Moveable Homes by Mike...............................................................................43 Oasis Golf Range..............................................................................................59 Photo’s By Edward..........................................................................................20 Piggly Wiggly....................................................................................................23 Poche's Fish-N-Camp......................................................................................44 Rayne Acadian-Tribune...................................................................................63 Rayne Building & Loan...................................................................................23 Rayne Chamber of Commerce.......................................................................14 Rayne Frog Festival Association.......................................................................8 Rayne Guest Home..........................................................................................64 Richard Flying..................................................................................................59 Savoies...............................................................................................................14 Service Chevrolet..............................................................................................28 Slemco...............................................................................................................51 Southern Rice...................................................................................................52 Southwest Loan/Southwest Fidelity...............................................................39 St. Joseph Parish Credit Union.......................................................................52 Subway.............................................................................................................. 4 Sunbelt Motors (A Division of Sterling Automotive)....................................15 Wagin Cajun.....................................................................................................47 Triple T Electric................................................................................................29 Uneeda Storage..................................................................................................52 Wingate House Moving....................................................................................52

This year’s cover features the sun setting on the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival taken by Rayne Acadian-Tribune’s assistant editor Lisa Soileaux with graphics added by Rayne Acadian-Tribune’s graphic artist Chad Hebert.

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District Cleanest City Contest Winner for 16 Consecutive Years

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38th Annual

Rayne Frog Festival 2010 Rayne Frog Festival Sponsors DIAMOND LEVEL

Thanks To All Of Our Volunteers & Sponsors!

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Rayne Frog Festival Assocation wants to thank all of our sponsors who continue to make the Rayne Frog Festival a huge success.

BRONZE LEVEL Broussard Poche Lewis & Breaux, LLC Centerpoint Energy C.J. Prevost Insurance Agency Crowley Rent-All Center Dwight Andrus Rayon Insurance Frog City Travel Plaza Gautreaux’s Donut Kitchen Gossen Funeral Home Wayne Melancon, Acadia Parish Sheriff Rep. Jack Montoucet, District 42 Triple T Electric Gary D’s Flooring Affordable Structures Professional Hearing

PLATINUM LEVEL BATES Campers Unlimited Bayou Silkscreening & Embroidery KADN Fox 15

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Louisiana Lottery Paragon Casino Resort S & S Sewer Systems

PARADE SPONSORS City of Rayne City of Crowley Mayor Jim Petitjean & Council Beta Sigma Phi Council Bordes Construction, LLC Ebonites Social Civic Club Gabe’s Cajun Foods Guidry’s Electrical Service Gulf Coast Sound & Production Kajan Mart #1 Meche’s Family Drugs Worthmore’s U-Need-A Storage Rayne Acadian Tribune Rayne Beautification Board

SILVER LEVEL Chef Roy’s Frog City Café The Copper King Doug Ashy Building Materials Farmers State Bank Fezzo’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar Lafayette Coca-Cola Bottling McGyver’s Rayne Financial Institutions Bank of Commerce & Trust Co. Rayne Building & Loan Rayne State Bank

Schilling Distributing USA Parade Float Rentals

2010 FROG FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Cheryl Richard, Chairman Angie Broussard, Vice-Chairman Debbie Foreman, Secretary/Treasurer Nikki Link Kevin Prejean Stuart Broussard Miles Boudreaux Rick Jones

David Foreman Larry Habetz Keith & Mona Vienne Beverly Rayon Daniel Simoneaux Donnie Venable Chief Carroll Stelly Captain Tony Olinger Mary Guidry Danette Arabie

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Rayne's Annual Frog Festival . . . The Beginning Included below is a direct editorial included in the first-ever Frog Festival Souvenir Edition as noted by long-time editor, the late Myrta Fair Craig. This year's staff is paying special tribute by including the history of the frog industry in Rayne, including the individuals responsible for the eventual naming of Rayne as Frog Capital of the World. And the history of the Frog Festival is never complete without a special note of Mrs. Craig who, with the help of civic and social organizations, put the effort forward for the First Annual Frog Festival in 1973.

A WISH COME TRUE For many years, the Rayne Acadian-Tribune has urged the staging of a local festival as a means of causing attention on our city and its unique and interesting position as Frog Capital of the World. It is therefore a matter of deep personal pride to Acadia Parish's oldest newspaper, as we see fulfillment of this long-time "wish" come true with the first annual Rayne Frog Festival, well on its way toward realization.

We hope that the pages of this Souvenir Edition will bring back many treasured memories to those who have participated in the various frog events through the years, and will serve to bring the long-due recognition to this wonderful Acadian community which Rayne - with its rich history as Pouperville - so greatly deserves.

And, as we approach this weekend's colorful spectacle of Rayne's "Fete de Oua Oua Rons," we humbly dedicate this publication to the many leaders and earlier citizens of the area whose faith in Rayne has brought our city to its present-day status of a thriving and outstanding city, and to the many who have contributed to this growth during the ensuing years, as well as the Rayne Lions Club and their wonderful Frog Jockeys and sensational Frog Derby.

Finally, we salute the Rayne Jaycees, Rayne Chamber of Commerce, the City of Rayne, and all the local clubs, organizations and individuals who are heading up the First Annual Rayne Frog Festival -- already an assured success - which promises to immediately take a prominent place among Louisiana's most outstanding fairs and festivals.

Beinvenue - welcome to the Frog Capital of the World. Have fun, "Laisser les Bon Temps Rouler."

Myrta Fair Bradbury Craig

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WELCOME WELCOME TO TO THE THE HEART HEART OF OF

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Exit 82 off I-10, turn right on Hwy. 1111 (Tower Road) • Crowley, Louisiana

We invite you and your group to a real Cajun experience in the heart of Cajun Prairie Country. LEARN our history, and folklore; VISIT our elegant architecture of Crowley's huge historic district. Visit the Historic Rice Theatre; tour Crystal Heritage Farm with its Blue Rose Museum, collection of vintage antique cars and Aqua-Culture Tour on crawfish and rice. Visit Crowley's Historic Ford Dealership Museum which also features the Rice Interpretive Center and J.D. Miller Recording Studio. All this and much more here in Crowley, the Rice Capital of America, also known as Tree City, U.S.A. The CHARM of the Frog Murals and Tree Frogs explains why Rayne is the Frog Capital of the World and Louisiana's City of Murals, along with its St. Joseph Church Cemetery graves facing North and South, which is listed in "Ripley's Believe It Or Not". Travel the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway to Church Point, the Buggy Capital of the World, and tour the Le Vieux Presbytere (parsonage home) and Le Vieux Moulin (Cajun gift shop). For prayer and meditation, visit nearby Richard and its proposed Cajun saint, Charlene Richard, where you can visit her grave site at St. Edwards Church Cemetery.

EXPERIENCE the local heritage at the tiny Pilgrim Chapel and German Heritage Museum in the German settlement called Roberts Cove and Kelly's Landing Agriculture Museum to learn about the importance of agriculture in our parish while viewing the antique farm equipment and the remarkable collection of toy farm implements. Travel over to Iota, home of the Tee-Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Fesitival and view the murals, along with a visit to the Iota Mercantile & Museum.

CELEBRATE with us at our fairs and festivals; ENJOY the taste you long for that begins right here in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, the Heart of Cajun Prairie Country. That remarkable Cajun cooking is at its best in any of our local restaurants. And by all means, you must dance the 'Cajun two step' or tap your feet to the unique beat of Cajun and Zydeco music! After a day of touring, RELAX in one of our fine motels or unforgettable bed & breakfasts or at a RV campground. All are centrally located and within minutes of all major parish attractions. And so, consider this an invitation to experience what the locals call....Joie de vivre (a little joy of living).

2010-2011 SPECIAL EVENTS • Courir de Mardi Gras-Church Point, March 4-6 ‘11 • Carnival d’Acadie-Crowley, March 6-8 ‘11 • Tee Mamou-Iota, March 8 ‘11 • Cajun Woodstock-Church Point, April 30 & May 1 '11 • Wheelin' & Peelin', May 14, ‘11 • Church Point Buggy Festival, June 3-5 ‘11 • Germanfest-Roberts Cove, Oct. 1-2 ‘11 • International Rice Festival-Crowley, Oct. 20-23 ‘11 • Rice Festival Arts & Crafts Show-Oct. 21-22 '11 • Morse Recreational Festival, Nov. 3-5, 2011 • Frog Festival-Rayne, Nov. 10-13 ‘11 • Evangeline Oil & Gas Festival, Nov. 20-21 ‘10 ***For exact dates, call Toll Free 1-877-783-2109

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Parade of grand marshals One common thread binds together the men and women who have been honored as Frog Festival Parade Grand Marshals: love of Rayne and countless hours of community service.

The roll call of those who have received the Festival’s highest honor reads like a history book recording the names of those who have devoted themselves to the progress of Rayne and its Frog Festival.

1973—Sen. (Cong.) John Breaux A native of Crowley, John Breaux served as administrative assistant and legislative aide to Congressman Edwin Edwards, then was elected to the 92nd Congress in 1972, as its youngest member at the age of 28. He served as our long-time senator and is still a strong supporter of Rayne and Festival.

He served in the state Legislature and as Mayor of Rayne.

1979—Elton A. Arceneaux A native of the Arceneaux community just northeast of Rayne, Elton A. Arceneaux was widely known as one of Louisiana’s leading law enforcement officials. Acadia Parish Sheriff for many years, he was active in Rayne community activities, gained much statewide recognition from law enforcement agencies, and served on several important state boards.

1984—Everett Hildreth Everett Hildreth was honored as Grand Marshal for his many years of interest and dedication to youth in the community. He retired after 31 years with the Rayne Post office, and was a well-loved coach, working with Rayne’s baseball team, the Redbirds, with St. Joseph High School, and later with Rayne Catholic Elementary. He joined in the formation of a youth commission to pave the way for the official organization of the city’s youth recreation program.

1974—W.J. “Bill” Gossen A staunch supporter of Rayne as the Frog Capital of the World, W.J. “Bill” Gossen served 20 years as Mayor of Rayne, from 1950 to his retirement in June of 1974, with only four years absence from the Mayor’s office during that time.

1975—Myrta Fair Bradbury Craig The first woman to be honored as Grand Marshal, Myrta Fair Craig was the long-time editor and publisher of The Rayne Acadian-Tribune, who had urged the staging of a Rayne Frog Festival for years and called the first festival her “wish come true.” She was also instrumental in gaining national acclaim for Rayne by arranging for NASA to send Rayne frogs into space. Active in many civic and social organizations in the community, she was the recipient of numerous honors and awards in the area and statewide.

1976—Emile (Milo) Daboval Born in Rayne in 1893, Emile (Milo) Daboval was a veteran of World War I and employed for 40 years with the Mervine Kahn Company. He served as secretary of the Rayne Building and Loan Association, was active in Woodmen of the World, Young Men’s Business Club, American Legion, Boy Scouts, helped in the formation of the Chamber of Commerce, promoted Rayne’s Cleanest City contest, and was a valued choir member at St. Joseph Catholic Church for many years.

1977—Judge Denald A. Beslin Judge Denald A. Beslin was honored for his many contributions to the community, the Frog Festival, and his service to youth. A native of Rayne and the father of eight children, he was active in the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and school activities. Judge Beslin was elected City Judge in 1968, served as president of the Louisiana Council of Juvenile Judges, and as a member of the Louisiana Judiciary Commission.

1978—N. Curtiss Petitjean Widely known attorney and member of one of Rayne’s most prominent pioneer families, Petitjean began the practice of law in Crowley then moved his office to Rayne. Here, he was active in the KC, director of the Bank of Commerce and Trust and the Acadian Industrial Development Corporation.

McKeithen, Edwards and Treen. She also served on the Governor’s Task Force to formulate the Priorities for the Future.

1983—Wiltz J. Chatelain Honored for his long record of community service, Wiltz J. Chatelain came to Rayne in 1939 to accept a position with the Mervine Kahn Company, then in 1950 became the owner of the pioneer Jacques Weil Frog Company, successfully heading that company for 26 years. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Credit Union, and devoted many years to leadership in Boy Scouting.

2009 PARADE MARSHAL Debbie Foreman leads the 2008 Frog Festival parade route on Saturday afternoon of last year's Frog Festival.

1980—Oscar L. “Paco” Borne, Sr. and Leroy “Happy Fats” LeBlanc Oscar L. “Paco” Borne, Sr. was a native of Rayne and owner of Paco’s Cafe, a favorite meeting place in the city. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, and served as a director of the St. Joseph Parish Credit Union.

LeRoy “Happy Fats” LeBlanc was a lifelong resident of Rayne and a loved Cajun and country musician who featured his home town in every performance. He entertained on the bandstand at each Frog Festival fais-do-do from the beginning of the festival.

1981—Laurent S. Boudreaux A prominent rice farmer and cattleman of the Rayne area, Laurent S. Boudreaux had been riding horseback almost since he could walk. He served as flag bearer for many area festivals, including leading each Frog Festival Grand Parade, with his large Stetson hat, sitting astride his perfectly trained horse.

1982—Jo Cart The second woman to be honored as Grand Marshal, Jo Cart was one of the organizers of the Rayne Beta Sigma Phi, won a number of professional awards, served as president of the Rayne Garden Club and the Crowley Business and Professional Women’s Club, and was named a Colonel on the staff of three governors including

1985—Marcus D. Bordelon, Sr. Marcus D. Bordelon, Sr. came to Rayne in 1941 as an employee of Exxon Pipeline, where he worked for 45 years until his retirement in 1975. He was elected Mayor of Rayne in 1958, was active in the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts, school activities, and the Louisiana Association for Retarded Citizens. He served as the first emcee for the Lions Frog Derby, donning his formal coat and top hat as Master of Ceremonies for the event for the next 13 years.

1986—Irene Petitjean The “Lady with the Flower”, Irene Petitjean could always be identified by the flowers in her hair. A member of an early Acadian pioneer family, she was a leading Acadia Parish educator and Rayne High principal, state and national leader in the Garden Club Federation, active in St. Joseph Church activities and Catholic Daughters, and a strong supporter of youth and development for the Rayne community.

1987—Jules Bellard Grand Marshal Jules Bellard combined a kind, quiet personality with a strong desire to be of service to his community, especially those in need. His service to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Christian Service Center led to Bishop Gerald Frey naming him a recipient of the Bishop’s Service Award. He represented the spirit of living service which makes Rayne a better place to live.

1988—Hilda Theunissen Haure At the time she was named Grand Marshal, Hilda Theunissen Haure had given 15 years of dedicated service as secretary, then later as executive secretary of the Rayne Chamber of Commerce. She was praised for her excellent handling of the Chamber and Frog Festival activities. She was active in many

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Frog Festival Days Proclaimed

FROG FESTIVAL DAYS PROCLAIMED - Members of the Frog Festival Association recently in attendance at City Hall for the official proclamation signing by the mayor for the 2010 Frog Festival slated Nov. 11-13 were, seated from left, Festival Director Cheryl Richard and Mayor Jim Petitjean, joined by, standing from left, Miles Boudreaux, Beverly Rayon, Danette Arabie, Daniel Simoneaux, Debbie Foreman, Angie Broussard and Nikki Link. (AcadianTribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

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Continued From Page 11 community service organizations and was named a “Woman of Achievement” in a special Acadian-Tribune publication paying tribute to leading women.

1989—Fr Benoit Drapeau, C.J.M. A native of Balmoral, New Brunswick, Canada, "Father Ben" became the seventh pastor of St. Joseph Church on May 19, 1979, and endeared himself to the people of Rayne. He was appointed by Bishop Harry Flynn as Vicar of the Southwest Deanery, and was especially loved here for his solo singing of “Notre Pere”— “Our Father”—in French for the many Frenchspeaking Acadiana residents. He was the celebrant of the Festival Mass for many years.

1990—Dr. Murray W. Brown A native of southern Illinois who moved to Rayne in 1952 to begin his private practice of medicine, Dr. Murray W. Brown aided in the establishment and construction of the Rayne-Branch Hospital and served as its first Chief of Staff. He was active in the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and the Rayne Volunteer Fire Department. He was honored for his personal services as a physician and his charitable work and dedication to his community.

1991—Jerome V. Simoneaux One of the earliest supporters of the Frog Festival, Jerome V. Simoneaux served as co-chairman of the first Frog Festival.

He was a member of the initial planning committee to form Rayne’s first Chamber of Commerce in 1972, and was elected to its first board in 1973. Known as a humble, quiet family man, he was honored for his great love for his Church and his community.

1992—Mayor Ralph Stutes A lifelong resident of Rayne, Ralph Stutes was educated in Rayne public schools and owned and operated Stutes’ Grocery Store for 23 years prior to becoming Mayor of Rayne in 1978. He was active in the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Young Men’s Business Association, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Chamber of Commerce, and many other groups. He also served on numerous statewide committees.

1993—Pat Brignac/Kay Cunningham Friends and neighbors for many years, Pat and Kay were active in work at Centenary United Methodist Church. In 1986, they focused their energies on the projects of the Rayne Beautification Board, began research on mural projects in other

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1994—David “Pete” Babineaux, Jr. For many years, David “Pete” Babineaux, Jr. operated the Louisiana Frog Company, which came to Rayne in 1920, and according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was the largest shipper of frogs in Louisiana. He provided frog legs for restaurants and whole frogs for high schools and universities as well as medical laboratories for use in biology classes and for experimentation. He served on the Rayne City Council for 28 years.

1995—Rodney J. Trahan Born and educated in Rayne, Rodney J. Trahan served in the military for 23 years, through three wars, earned B.S. and Master’s degrees from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, coached and taught at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, taught at USL for 11 years and in the Acadia Parish school system for five years. For his long record of service with the American Legion, he was named Outstanding American Legionnaire in Louisiana in 1977. He was the 1993

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1973 Sen. (Cong.) John Breaux 1974 W.J. “Bill” Gossen 1975 Myrta Fair Craig 1976 Emile “Milo” Daboval 1977 Judge Denald Beslin 1978 N.Curtis Petitjean 1979 Elton Arceneaux 1980 Oscar L. “Paco” Borne & “Happy Fats” LeBlanc 1981 Laurent S. Boudreaux 1982 Jo Cart 1983 Wiltz Chatelain 1984 Everett Hildreth 1985 Marcus Bordelon 1986 Irene Petitjean 1987 Jules Bellard 1988 Hilda Haure 1989 Fr. Benoit Drapeau, C.J.M. 1990 Dr. Murray Brown 1991 Jerome Simoneaux 1992 Ralph Stutes 1993 Pat Brignac &

Kay Cunningham 1994 David “Pete” Babineaux 1995 Rodney J. Trahan 1996 Roland Boudreaux 1997 Frances Bihm 1998 Ruth McBride 1999 Horace Thibodeaux 2000 Mayor James Petitjean 2001 Wille Etta Servat & Dr. Myrtle Servat 2002 Mae Zaunbrecher 2003 Louis Nugent 2004 Dozier Lester 2005 Conrad & Nettie Simoneaux 2006 Hilary Olinger 2007 Cheryl McCarty 2008 Charles Sidney Stutes 2009 Debbie Foreman

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Frog Festival posters, T-shirts, keepsakes

The 2010 Frog Festival poster, T-shirt and all printed items honors the traditions of blues, country and Cajun music in Rayne and South Louisiana by featuring a guitar-strumming frog.

Graphic design artist Justin Carrier created the scene in shades of green and brown on a cream colored background. The unique creation, especially prepared for this year's Frog Festival, highlights the 38th annual event held in honor of the honoree, oua oua ron.

The Frog Festival poster will be available for sale at the Rayne Frog Festival’s souvenir booth during the festival being held Nov. 11-13.

The 2010 Frog Festival posters and T-shirts are now on sale at the Rayne Chamber office, 107 Oak Street, and will also be available for sale at the souvenir booth during the Frog Festival. The shirts are being prepared by Bayou Silk Screening and Designs of Rayne and will be sold in all sizes for the entire family.

For more information, contact Festival Coordinator Cheryl Richard at 337-334-8347, via email at culturaldirector@rayne.org or Chamber Director Miles Boudreaux at 337-334-2332, via email at raynechamber1@bellsouth.net. Complete schedule and event entry forms are available at www.raynefrogfestival.org.

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Variety of talented entertainers expected to delight large crowds during 38th Annual Frog Festival

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The organizers of the 38th Annual Frog Festival have energized this year’s three-day event with a fantastic line-up of live entertainment with a varied spectra of musical talents.

THURSAY, NOV. 11 A day early with the new schedule format, Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie open the weekend of musical entertainment on the main stage under the pavillion at 7:30 p.m.

Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin' Cajuns will close opening night as they begin at 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 12 Following opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Friday evening, Jackie Callier/Ivy Dugas and Cajun Cousins will take to the stage between 7-8 p.m. under the pavillion. Between 8:30 to

10 p.m. will be The Backwood Boyz.

Country legend John Conlee will take center stage at 10:30 p.m. as he will belt out some favorites.

SATURDAY, NOV. 13 Local entertainer Drew Zaunbrecher will hit the stage at 4:30 p.m. for the final day of the Frog Festival, followed by Krossfyre at 6:30 p.m. Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band will belt out some tunes for the 8:30 p.m. performance.

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Past Frog Derby Royalty

1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Geraldine Kennedy Joyce Zaunbrecher Lorita Morgan Gloria Aube Josette Privat Mona Arceneaux Lorena Arceneaux Martha Johnson Gayle Richard Dorothy Borne Therese Melancon Madeline Bihm Bertha Doucet Georgia Perres Terry Cobena Billie J. Domingue Carolyn Yeager Betty Leger Diana Credeur Carol Guidry Ginger Faul Linda Menard Verelda Girouard Sue Guidry Judy Doucet Sally Faul Debra Guidry Mona Henry Jackie Meaux Debbie Daigle Mary Beth Daigle Diane Stelly Colleen Terro Tina Plattsmier Valarie Bihm Linda Bunker Marcia Navarre Ramona Richard Dana Higginbotham Crystal Langlinais Christine Webb Missy Plattsmier Tammy Terro Roxanne Roche Mica Quebodeaux Holly Babineaux Joni Simpson Crystal Roy Shawn Guidry Amber Jewel Meche Jade Blakely Guidry Jaimee Gandy Kelli DeRouen Jacklyn Moody Jena Guidry Mandy Quebodeaux Angelle Venable Ariel Mire Lauren Judice Chelsea Richard Andrea Richard Dommie Credeur Madison Guidry Hannah Alleman

TRADITION CONTINUES - Taking part in the annual Frog Derby during the 2010 International Rice Festival, the site of the very first Frog Derby way back in 1946, were members of the sponsoring Rayne Lions Club and Frog Derby royalty, including, front row, from left, Rayne Cultural Director Cheryl Richard, Lion Michael Guidry, contestants Morgan Meche and Sarah Dupont, 2009 Frog Jocky Queen Emily Granger, new 2010 Frog Jockey Queen Dakota Henry, 2009 Frog Derby Queen Hannah Alleman, contestant Ashley Guidry, and Lion Luke Beslin, event chairman; back row, Lions Roy Credeur, Raymond Thevis and Byron Foote.

, y d Rea Dakota Henry is crowned 2010 Frog Jockey Queen by 2009 Frog Jockey Queen Emily Granger, assisted by the reigning Frog Derby Queen Hannah Alleman.

! o g set, Frog Jockey Morgan Meche prepares her frog for its turn to jump during the 2010 Rayne Lions Club Frog Derby Contest again held at the International Rice Festival.

FROG DERBY COURT AT RICE FESTIVAL - This bevy of beauties who took part in the 2010 Annual Lions Club Frog Derby Contest again held at the International Rice Festival held in Crowley were, from left, contestants Morgan Meche and Sarah Dupont, 2009 Frog Jockey Queen Emily Granger, new 2010 Frog Jockey Queen Dakota Henry, reigning 2009 Frog Derby Queen Hannah Alleman, contestant Ashley Guidry.

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Frog Derby Queen Comments On Amazing Year "Life is like a coin. You can spend it anyway you wish, but you only spend it once."

I decided to run for the title of 2009 Frog Derby Queen because I have always wanted to compete in a pageant. What better pageant to do than one that involved frogs and is specified for a hometown girl.

When I won 2009 Frog Derby Queen I was shocked.

I didn;t know what was going on and I had no idea what was to be expected within the next year. I was

Hannah Alleman 2009 Frog Derby Queen

so excited and thankful that I was chosen to represent Rayne, the Rayne Frog Festival, and the Rayne Lions Club. This title was definitely given me memories that I will cherish forever!

Within this past year I have learned many new and interesting things about Rayne. I never knew that Rayne has so many great people to look up to and learn so much from. This city is truly one of the best. It has so much culture and everyone is so happy an welcoming.

Being the 2009 Frog Derby Queen has put my little city in a whole new perspective for me.

The new people I have met this year are ones that I will always remember! Ms. Cheryl, you are a fantastic person in every way. You helped me a lot this year and I'm very grateful. Thank you for everything.

The Rayne Lions Club is full of great men that do so much for our city and expect so little in return. I'm so grateful that I was able to represent you all. Ya'll are amazing men and have always put a smile on my face.

Thank you all!

To Mayor Jim Petitjean, you are a great man who always has a smile and is always happy. You have done so many great things for Rayne and I would like to say, "Thank You!" To my Mom and Dad, thank you for supporting me every step of the way. I could not have done any of this without you. Ya'll are amazing and I love you!

I now see the City of Rayne in a whole new light.

It has truly amazing people and a lot of great things to offer. I hope the next Frog Derby Queen learns to appreciate it as much as I do and has the time of her life in the upcoming year. To the next queen, always remember to be yourself and don't let the crown change who you are. You're representing a great city, great people, and an amazing title. Always have fun!

Sincerely Yours, Hannah Alleman 2009 Frog Derby Queen

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MARSHALS Continued From Page 13 Male Citizen of the Year in Rayne, served as Frog Festival parade chairman for 12 years, and was active in 4-H, Boy Scouts, the Rayne recreation program, and the Lions Club.

1996—Roland Boudreaux A graduate of Rayne High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Roland Boudreaux taught in the parish school system and at the Southwest Louisiana Vo-Tech School- Crowley Campus. Always active in the community, he continues to serve on the Acadia Parish School Board, as a Lions Club member for many years, a member of Rayne Civil Defense, Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Auxiliary, Rayne Volunteer Fire Department, Young Men’s Business Club, board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, serving as president and Frog Festival chairman.

1997—Frances Bihm A Rayne citizen who was promoting Rayne and its frog heritage even before the first Frog Festival, Frances Bihm, was accorded the honor of being parade marshal during the silver anniversary festival. She and the late Myrta Fair Craig initiated and called upon artist Jan Lewis to create the Monsieur Jacques character.

While an active Jaycee member, she helped originate the annual Diaper Derby, and also initiated the first Golden Age Frog Festival Queen in 1989, sponsored by the Cajun Hospitality Chapter of ABWA, and later suggested the creation of a Golden Frog Festival King.

1998—Ruth McBride Mrs. McBride has served numerous years as chair-

person of the Cleanest City Contest, leading the Rayne Garden Club and its members and the city to take top honors in both the district and state Cleanest City contest. Ruth has served in every office of the Garden Club and has also chaired the Arbor Day observance. Mrs. McBride has been a member of the Rayne Beautification Committee since its inception in 1987. She has also served as co-chair of the bi-annual Quilt Show, and in 1991 she served on the Rayne and Neufchateau, Belgium Twinning Committee. In 1995, she received the “Outstanding Female” Award for the city. She is a member of the Rayne Catholic Daughters and St. Joseph Altar Society. She and her husband, Warren, have four children: Bryan, Carl, Katie and Lisa.

1999—Horace Thibodeaux Horace Thibodeaux, a self-employed barber, was recognized for over 40 years as an adult scout leader in Rayne. Over the years, his commitment to scouting has not gone unnoticed.

In addition to his scouting activities, Thibodeaux counts over 30 years as a member of the Rayne Lions Club. He is also a longtime member of American Legion Post 77, where he has served in various posts including post commander, vice commander and post adjutant. He has been a member of the local Knights of Columbus Council, where he has served as Grand Knight and was named Knight of the Year.

2000—Mayor James Petitjean James “Jimbo” Petitjean was honored in 2000 for his many years as the city's recreation director before

becoming mayor. He was also named for this honor for his many efforts to expand the city’s RV park, and attract both businesses and tourists to the Frog Capital of the World. Always looking to improve the City of Rayne for its citizens, Petitjean is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Petitjean of Rayne. He and his wife, Lyn, have four children.

2001—Willie Etta Servat & Dr. Mrytle Servat Two sisters who are very active Chamber members and highly respected businesswomen were honored as parade marshals in 2001. Both retired as teachers.

Willie Etta served as a teacher in the public school system. Mrytle began in the public school system, then entered private business before obtaining her doctorate in business education and retiring from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette).

2002—Mae Zaunbrecher Education is embedded in the soul of Mae Zaunbrecher. She started her teaching career before her marriage to the late Hubert Zaunbrecher, a rice farmer, in 1946. After retiring once after almost 40 years teaching, she worked for 12 more years in Acadia parochial schools as a remedial reading and language arts teacher, while still a member of numerous social and civic organizations for the betterment of Rayne.

2003—Louis Nugent Community service is a hallmark of Louis Nugent, who is employed as a vice president of Rayne State

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Emily completes 2009 Frog Derby reign Never did I think 15 years after holding my first frog title (three years old as Miss Tadpole 1994) that I would get the opportunity to hold another one.

The past year has been amazing.

From jumping frogs in Rayne, sawing cypress wood in Patterson, to even riding the brass lion at the Lions Club Crippled Children's Camp, I enjoyed it all.

I have made many memories and many friends that I will forever cherish. I am glad I was able to travel around this great state of ours sharing the history of the Frog Derby.

My year would not have been possible without a few people.

First of all to my family, thank you for always being there this past year. I love ya'll and my year would

have not been the same without you.

Mayor Jim Petitjean, thank you for always including the Rayne queens in all of Rayne's great events.

Thanks to the Rayne Lions Club for giving me the opportunity to represent your fine club this past year.

To all my frog royalty family.

Thanks for helping make my year a great one. You are all such great people. I could have not asked for a better group of people to share my year with.

This is not a good-bye, but a see you later.

Emily Lawren Granger 2009-10 Frog Jockey Queen

With Frog Love, Emily Lawren Granger 2009 Rayne Lions Club Frog Jockey Queen

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MARSHALS Continued From Page 13 Bank. He served six years on the Chamber board of directors and was instrumental in starting the Comedy Night fund-raiser. He is also active in the parish’s United Way Drive. He has handled all the money and financial transactions during many Frog Festival weekends.

2004—Dozier Lester A retired electrical engineer, Dozier Lester was honored as the 2004 Grand Marshal. A self-taught expert on the life span and raising of the Louisiana bullfrog, Lester has contributed his know-how over the years to the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and the annual Frog Festival in many ways. Lester also assisted in the creation of a living frog pond that is now open to tourists and school groups. In today’s computer society, Lester uses his computer to track questions and orders on his own Internet site. He also provides a unique live frog exhibit on the Frog Festival grounds for young and old alike.

2005—Conrad and Nettie Simoneaux With Rayne providing one of the largest and wellequipped RV sites in the United States, Conrad and Nettie Simoneaux have promoted their home-town, playing a major role in the development of the city’s RV park. The RV enthusiasts are proud members of the Wally Byam Caravan and the Family Motorcoach Association, who have crisscrossed the country in their Airstream motorhome, including eight caravans to Canada and two into Alaska. For their efforts and the numerous awards they have earned for their efforts

they put into serving as caravan leaders on RV trips in Louisiana and Canada, promoting the Frog Capital, the couple was honored.

2006—Hilary Olinger A native of Roberts Cove, Hilary Olinger can always be found at the Rayne Frog Festival, both as a member of the Rayne Lions Club and as a chairman, one of many he has held since the first celebration. He was invited to join the Lions Club and, as of 2007, Olinger had recorded 38 continuous years of 100 percent meeting attendance. He has chaired many projects and was instrumental in the organization of the first Rayne Frog Festival in 1973. Olinger and his wife, Melba, are the parents of two children and five grandchildren.

2007—Cheryl McCarty Almost a permanent fixture of the Frog Festival either at the microphone or helping to prepare the many visiting queens, Cheryl McCarty was named the 2007 honoree. Of the four nomination letters submitted for her honor, McCarty's active participation in the numerous activities and programs for the City of Rayne was noted. Not only for the number of city programs she is in charge of, Cheryl was also honored for her help with the local youth. Cheryl was born and raised in Rayne, and is the daughter of Rose Richard Stelly and Joe Richard. She has one sister, Janet, who is married to Keith Cormier, and one niece, Katie. She graduated from Rayne High School and has served as Rayne's Cultural Director since March of 2000.

2008—Charles Sidney Stutes The 2008 honoree has influenced not only countless students of Acadia Parish as a devoted teacher, but has also served as the city's unofficial premier historian. Known more by his middle name, Charles Sidney Stutes was selected among a number of entries for his dedication as a citizen of the city he loves so dearly, dedicated teacher of many years, knowledgeable historian, and community leader. Stutes has helped the City of Rayne throughout the years with a multitude of city-wide projects, and is also a go-to guy for numerous city and historial projects. After retiring from the public school system in 1996 as a dedicated history teacher, Stutes taught American history at Notre Dame High School untul 2006. He and his wife, Monica, are the parents of three children, Leah, Joe and Chuck, and proud grandparents.

2009—Debbie Foreman The former Rayne Chamber of Commerce's executive director and chairman of the Frog Festival for many years was honored as the 2009 honoree. Debbie Foreman was singled out for her volunteerism in a community that she loves and represents in the greatest capacity. She has the Frog Festival in her heart and is truly one of the reasons the Rayne Frog Festival has become one of the top festivals in the state. The former Debbie Credeur is married to David Foreman, also of Rayne. They are the parents of two daughters, Danielle and Delanie. She served the Chamber as its director for 14 years where she also served as Frog Festival organizer.

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Frog Derby - A Rayne Tradition Lions’ Frog Derby Features Pretty Jockey

FROG DERBY INTERVIEWS - In attendance for the interviews held for young ladies seeking the title of 2010 Frog Derby Queen were, seated from left, Lion Byron Foote, 2009 Frog Derby Queen Hannah Alleman, and Lion Chairman Luke Beslin; standing, Frog Jockeys Morgan Meche, Dakota Jean Henry, Ashley Guidry, Kristen Paige Petitjean, Mayme Elizabeth Cook, and 2009 Frog Jockey Queen Emily Granger.

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The event features a “best dressed frog” competition in which each jockey dresses her frog in a unique, handmade costume. The beautiful jockeys also dress in pastel-colored shorts with suspenders, coordinating checkered blouses and matching caps to jump their frogs in competition.

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Miss Rayne Dakota Henry recounts reign One year ago, I was given the opportunity to represent the city of Rayne as its 2009 Miss Rayne. Words cannot fully describe the year I have had. I’ve made many friends from traveling to many festivals and pageants, but most importantly, I have come to love this city like I never had before.

Rayne has and always will hold a special place in my heart. Being Miss Rayne has taught me so much about this beautiful city and the wonderful people who live here. This year would not have been a success without the help of many people, and I’d like to thank you all.

God, thank you for blessing me with this amazing opportunity, and for keeping me safe throughout my reign and travels.

Mayor Jim Petitjean, Rayne could not have a better mayor. You always have something funny to say, and you really do know how to treat all your queens like true royalty. Thank you for letting me represent this beautiful city. Mrs. Lynn, you’re a very wonderful woman, and Mr. Jimbo is very lucky to have a wife as giving and considerate as you.

To the city council, thank you for always supporting me and being a part of my year as Miss Rayne 2009.

Rayne wouldn’t be the same without you.

Ms. Cheryl and Mr. Miles, I am so thankful for everything you have done for me this year. From the beginning to the end, you have both been there rooting me on and pushing me to be a better queen and person.

Thank you both for making this year so special.

Mom and Dad, I couldn’t ask for better parents. From the ups and the downs, you have always been there supporting me. This year has been crazy, chaotic, beautiful, emotional, and everything in between, and you guys have been through it all with me. And for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love you guys.

To the citizens of Rayne, thank you for opening your arms to me as your queen. I loved every second of representing our town. Spending time with you at the Frog Festival, Christmas parade, grand openings, and many more events have made me realize why I love this city so much. It’s because of people like you who make this town so special. It’s been a privilege representing the Frog Capital of the World. Thank you.

Sincerely, Miss Rayne 2009-2010 Dakota Henry

Dakota Henry 2009-2010 Miss Rayne

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Miss Rayne’s Travels

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Kelsey Primeaux named new 2010-2011 Miss Rayne Kelsey Paige Primeaux, the 17-year-old daughter of Paulette and Alcide Primeaux of Rayne, was named the new Miss Rayne on Saturday, August 28, during the 2010 Miss Rayne competition held “Under the Big Top” at the Rayne Civic Center by the City of Rayne carrying a circus theme.

Kelsey is a senior at Rayne High School where she keeps busy with school organizations including var-

sity cheerleading, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She is also a 14-year member of the local dance school and keeps busy assisting with local and community organizations.

Crowning her successor was the 2009 honoree, Dakota Henry.

Assisting with the presentations were Mayor Jim Petitjean and committee members Josie Henry and William LeBlanc.

2010 MISS RAYNE NAMED - Taking part in the crowning ceremony of the new 2010 Miss Rayne were, from left, committee member William LeBlanc, Mayor Jim Petitjean, 2010 Miss Rayne Kelsey Primeaux, outgoing honoree Dakota Henry, and committee member Josie Henry.

DAKOTA HONORED - Prior to the 2010 Miss Rayne Pageant, the outgoing 2009 honoree, Dakota Henry was honored during the annual reception. On hand for the event were, from left, mother Renee Henry, honoree Dakota Henry, father Ricky Henry and brother Casey Henry.

Named First Runner-Up and princess to the Ray*la*ne Festival was Taylor Faith Venable, 18-year-old daughter of Daniel and Terri Venable of Rayne.

Taylor was also awarded the Miss Congeniality banner by Rayne City Council Gerald Foreman and 2007 Miss Rayne honoree Jennifer Robichaux. This special award is voted upon by the contestants following weeks of preparations and events attended by the contestants.

Keyasha Symone Minix was named Second Runner-Up and princess to the International Rice Festival. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Karen and Gregory Minix, Sr. of Rayne.

Keyasha was also presented the People’s Choice Award during the pageant, awarded to the contestant as it is voted upon by the attending audience.

Serving as emcee and chairperson for the event was Rayne Cultural Director Cheryl Richard.

Committee members were Angie Broussard, William LeBlanc, Ellen Guidry, Brooke Berzas, Josie Henry, Allison Guidry, Miles Boudreaux and Nikki Link.

In addition to the numerous special guests in attendance were a number of past Miss Rayne title holders, including Rose Marie Robichaux Stelly (1957), Susan Venable Gremilion (1981), Mona Venable

Doucet (1989), Shelly Melancon Rhodes (1992), Jennifer James Autin (2001), Angelle Venable (2003), Mandy Quebodeaux Blackmon (2004), and Jennifer Robichaux (2007).

Kelsey Primeaux is crowned Miss Rayne 2010 by last year's royalty, Dakota Henry.

NEW MISS RAYNE COURT NAMED - Pausing for the formal Miss Rayne 2010 court picture were, from left, Rice Festival Princess Keyasha Minix, Miss Rayne 2010 Kelsey Primeaux, Princess Ray*la*ne and Miss Congeniality Taylor Venable, and 2009 honoree Dakota Henry.

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INDUSTRY Continued From Page 4 three who was married. He had one son, Jacques, when they arrived from France, and the rest of his family was born here. Shortly after they arrived, Jacques was joined by his beloved Mathilde Langneau, and they were married in Rayne. The third brother, Gontran, never married.

The Weil brothers were quick to recognize the value of the giant bullfrogs. With their traditional love of gourmet Parisian foods and their knowledge of what epicures liked, they instinctively knew that the fat, tempting frog legs filled that bill perfectly. Soon they developed a thriving business shipping farm products, poultry eggs and wild game from the area. Later, pecans, furs, wool, turtles, and other products were added to their shipping list.

Rayne’s designation as the Frog Capital of the World became an established reality as the Weils expanded their markets, and not only served many central points in the United States, but also began reaching out into other countries, with the frog legs from Rayne finding a ready and welcomed market in their former home of Paris, France.

Even when the Frog Festival began in 1973, patrons of some of the most exclusive restaurants and cafes in Paris still found their Parisian menus proudly claiming that their frog leg delicacies came from Rayne, Louisiana, U.S.A. Death came to Gontran in 1940, Jacques in 1948, and Edmond in 1951, when Wiltz J. Chatelain purchased the shipping company from the Weil heirs.

He built one of the five largest supply houses in Louisiana, shipping frogs first by train, then later by air freight. He was also the first to see the need and begin shipping frogs to scientific laboratories.

Other frog shippers during that time included Louis H. Baer, and the Babineaux brothers, Lionel, Desire’ and Pete.

(From the Rayne Acadian-Tribune archives)

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Booths offer souvenirs, tasty food treats If you’re in the mood for exciting festival rides or looking for a frog or festival souvenir, you won’t have to leave the festival grounds.

Almost anything you could want will be available at the Souvenir Booth just inside the main festival gate.

The booth will be manned by members of the Rayne Frog Festival Association with proceeds going to support festival and Chamber activities throughout the year.

In addition to the 2010 Frog Festival posters and T-shirts, the booth will offer a wide variety of “froggy” merchandise, including postcards, koozies and Frog Festival pins.

The Rayne Frog Festival will also sell a wide selection of adult beverages.

In addition to the fun rides available for all ages, 20 other booths will be noted on the festival grounds where they will present information and sell unique items, as well as serve some of the best food in Louisiana.

Booth menus for the 2010 Frog Festival include fried frog legs, barbecued hamburgers, pork chop sandwiches, sausage po-boys, boudin balls, blooming onions, desserts, and of course, soft drinks, beer, and freshly squeezed lemonade. And let's not forget oldfashioned cotton candy and candied apples!!!

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Festival tour rides will be available during all operating hours of the festival on Thursday night, Friday night and all day and night on Saturday, November 11-13.

Each ride will include aerial views of the festival grounds, heading south along main routes through Rayne and circling back to the fairgrounds.

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2010 FROG FESTIVAL QUEEN AND COURT - The new 2010-2011 Frog Festival Queen and Court includes, from left, 2nd Alternate Sara Deanna Tinsler, 1st Alternate Devin Angelle Babineaux, 2010 Frog Festival Queen Chynna Fontenot, 3rd Alternate Lynnsey Laffell Mahaffey and Miss Congeniality Sara Anne Rougeau.

2010 TEEN FROG FESTIVAL QUEEN AND COURT - The new 2010-2011 Teen Frog Festival Queen and Court inludes, from left, 2nd Alternate Alyson Noel Kratzer, 1st Alternate Ashlee Marie Guilbeau, 2010 Teen Frog Festival Queen Lindsey LeBlanc, 3rd Alternate Payton Elise Bourgeois and Miss Congeniality Emily Jewell Miller.

2010 Frog Festival Queen, Teen Queen crowned Three beautiful young ladies were named Rayne Frog Festival honorees on Saturday, Sept. 11, during the 2010 Rayne Junior, Teen and Frog Festival Queen’s Pageants. The annual events were again held at the Rayne Civic Center emceed by Cheryl Richard, Chairperson Rayne City Council of Beta Sigma Phi. Crowned as the 2010 Rayne Frog Festival Queen was Chynna Fontenot, 19-year-old daughter of Paula and Joey Fontenot of Church Point. She entered the pageant repesenting the Gueydan Duck Festival and was crowned by last year’s honoree, Sarah Jane Mouton. The LSU-Eunice sopho-

Chynna Fontenot is crowned the 20102011 Frog Festival Queen by last year’s honoree, Sarah Mouton.

more was presented her awards by Mayor Jim Petitjean and Chamber of Commerce President Angie Broussard.

The new 2010 Rayne Teen Frog Festival Queen is Lindsey Marie LeBlanc, 15-year-old daughter of David and Tammy LeBlanc of Rayne.

The Notre Dame sophomore was presented her crown by the 2009 honoree, Kaylie Savoie, and her awards

by Mayor Petitjean and BSP member Theresa Prather.

Frog Festival Queen Joining the new Frog Festival Queen on her court were a number of young ladies who will represent the City of Rayne at area festivals.

Selected as 1st Maid and Princess to Festival Ray*la*ne was Devin Angelle Babineaux, 20-year-old daughter of Stacey Rasberry of Iota. She will also assume the crown should the queen be unable to complete her reign. She was awarded by Rayne Frog Festival Committee Member Debbie Foreman.

Named 2nd Maid and Acadia Parish’s representative to the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Pageant was Sara Deanna Tinsler, 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Tinsler, III of Sulphur. She was presented her award by Chamber of Commerce Vice President Nikki Link.

Chamber of Commerce Board Member Kevin Prejean presened the 3rd Maid banner to Lynnsey Laffell Mahaffey, 21-year-old daughter of Gary and Carleen Mahaffey of Dry Creek.

Sara Anne Rougeau was named Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants, an honor voted upon following the full day of activities. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Mark and Carol Rougeau of Eunice.

Contestants for the queen’s pag-

eant were Kristi Leigh LaJack, 19-yearold daughter of Charles LaJack and the late Ginger LaJack of Opelousas; Ashley Carey Woolledge, 23-year-old daughter of David and Jeanie Woolledge of Marrero; and Dakota Jean Henry, 17-year-old daughter of Ricky and Renee Henry of Rayne.

Special guests in attendance for the pageant were former title holders, including Robin Rasberry 1990, Brooke Henry 2001, and Amanda Sills 2007.

The newly crowned 2010-11 Miss Rayne, Kelsey Primeaux welcomed everyone to the City of Rayne and presented a special invitation to attend the 2010 Frog Festival this November.

Also in attendance were over 100 visiting queens from throughout the state, each representing her fair and festival.

Honored during the pageant was the newly named 2010 Frog Festival Grand Marshal, Josie Henry. She was presented a special keepsake by BSP member Marlene Habetz.

Teen Frog Festival Queen Prior to the crowning of Lindsey Marie LeBlanc as the new 2010 Teen Rayne Frog Festival Queen, her court was named.

Awarded were Teen 1st Maid Ashlee Marie Guilbeau, 15-year-old daughter of Clyde and Karen Guilbeau of Lafayette. She was named BSP’s representative to Festival Ray*la*ne and presented her award by BSP member Jena Bordes.

Selected Teen 2nd Maid was Alyson Noel Kratzer, 16-year-old daughter of Roger and Kristine Kratzer of Mermantau. She was awarded by BSP member Mona Dronet.

BSP member Alyson Boudreaux presented the Teen 3rd Maid award

to Payton Elise Bourgeois, 14-year-old daughter of Kyle and Susie Bourgeois of Montz.

Named Teen Miss Congeniality by the contestants was Emily Jewell Miller, 14-year-old daughter of Patrick and Amanda Miller of Lafayette. She was awarded by Chamber Board member Donnie Venable.

Contestants included Kylie Alexandra Angers, 15-year-old daughter of Jim Angers and Sarah Cormier of Opelousas; Christiana Laine Guillory, 16-year-old daughter of Belvin and Brances Guillory of Eunice; and Elise Michelle Miller, 13-year-old daughter of Patrick and Tiffany Miller of Crowley.

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Sarah Mouton completes Frog Festival reign This past year has been one for the history books. The Saints won the Superbowl; there was an oil spill that has forever changed our coast; and I became the first girl to hold all of the Frog Festival titles from Tadpole through Miss.

During my reign, I proudly attended over 60 events and traveled 8,000 miles of Louisiana highways. Although I’ve never been an actual citizen of Rayne, I have always been welcomed with open arms.

When the crown was placed on my head, so were responsibilities. The Chamber of Commerce works so hard to ensure that this city lives up to its reputation of the Frog Capitol of the World.

Every time I put the crown on my head, I knew that meant I was representing you, the citizens of Rayne. My goal was to promote the festival I loved so much and to act as a positive role model.

In every city there are many amazing people who work behind the scenes to ensure that things are taken care of. Mayor Jimbo, Angie Broussard, Cheryl and Miles, thank you for always being so supportive. I am so thankful for the Tribune and the Independent, who allowed me to share my travels with everyone here. And thanks to Beta Sigma Phi and all of the civic organizations who make this city and festival so successful. I also thank God for keeping us safe during our travels…particularly when we were lost, and especially when we had a blowout on the interstate!

In this beautiful state, there is an elite group of women that share a common bond. The girls of the “Rhinestone Sisterhood” will forever be a part of my life. From helicopter rides in

Belle Chasse, to golf lessons in Patterson, skeet shooting in Gueydan, to “fist pumping” in Breaux Bridge, there was never a dull moment – unless, of course, we were eating! I had so much fun traveling alongside Dakota, Kelsey and all of the Ray*La*Ne queens. I would especially like to thank Brooke Henry and Amanda Sills for always believing in me and guiding me in the right direction.

Chloe, Alyssa, Victoria, Kaylie, Kristy, Emily, Hannah, Mrs. Sis and Mr. Herman – I can’t explain how excited I was to have my own frog family to travel with.

Thanks for always agreeing to the matching outfits and never missing a photo opp. I couldn’t

have picked a better group of queens (and a Golden King) to share my year with.

I consider myself one of the luckiest girls to have grown up with so much support from my family. Dad, you have always told me that I never needed a crown to be a queen. What you have sacrificed for us not only this year, but my entire life has shown me the true meaning of unconditional love. Mom, even though I moved an hour away, I loved having an excuse to hang out with you almost every weekend. I may not say it enough, but I love you more than you know and I appreciated everything you did for me.

There can only be one Frog

Festival Queen. So as my year draws to a close, I offer this advice to my successor. Never miss an opportunity for a picture, never lose sight of what this title means, and invest in a good pair of rubber boots! Your year will be over before you know it, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Before I can live happily ever after, I must say goodbye. So for the last time…

Around the world, frogs say “Ribbit.” But in the City of Rayne, they all say “WELCOME.” Proudly representing the Rayne Chamber of Commerce, the City of Murals and the Rayne Frog Festival, I am and forever will be your 2009 Frog Festival Queen, Sarah Jane Mouton.

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2009-10 Frog Festival Queen Highlights

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2009 Teen Frog Queen cherishes memories What an amazing year! It has been such an honor and privilege to represent Rayne and the Frog Festival as the 2009 Teen Frog Festival Queen. I have had so much fun traveling throughout the state and meeting new people.

I would first like to thank God who makes all things possible in my life. Next, I would like to thank the Rayne Chamber of Commerce, Beta Sigma Phi, the Jaycees, and the Rayne Lions Club for working so hard to ensure that the Frog Festival is a huge success year after year.

Ms. Cheryl Richard, thanks for being a great director and guiding me to be the best queen I could be during my first ever festival reign.

Mayor Jimbo Petitjean, thanks for being an awesome mayor and really taking time to be involved with the community.

Thanks to the Rayne Acadian-Tribune and the Rayne Independent for showcasing my year.

To my amazing Frog Queens, Sarah, Kristy, Victoria, Alyssa, and Chloe. Thanks for just being you and being there for me whenever I needed anything. I have truly gained five new sisters and a relationship with each of you that will last a life time.

I must say that the proudest moments in my year came from knowing I represented the greatest citizens ever of my home town, Rayne, Louisiana. I will never forget it!

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Teen Queen enjoys year-long reign

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Tradition Continues

1947 FROG DERBY PARTICIPANTS - The year 1947 marked the second staging of the International Frog Derby in Crowley during the annual Rice Festival. The beautiful young ladies who served as contestants were, from left, Julie Privat, Pat Breaux, Jerry Broussard, Nookie Ousse, Queen Joyce Zaunbrecher, Fair Craig, Lois Trahan, Margo Daboval, Anna Marie Butcher, Ethelyene Comeaux, Kathleen McBride, Beverly Ousse, Sybil Hains and Henrietta Gossen. (From The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Archives)

1947 QUEEN - Winning the first place crown in the second annual Frog Derby was Joyce Zaunbrecher (Faulk), shown here with her entry, Apache.

(From The Rayne Acadian-Tribune Archives)

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Paintings, ceramics, afghans, quilts, novelties, unique Christmas presents, and good family fun can all be found at the show. In addition, a delicious homemade plate lunch, snacks and soft drinks will be available for sale during the lunch hour at the show.

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2009 Golden Festival Completes Reign Herman and I would like to say "Thank You" to all the wonderful Rayne Frog Festival and every event that happens in Rayne. We are so people who take the time and effort to make the Rayne Frog Festival as lucky and we greatly appreciate your efforts and coverage. wonderful as it is. Mayor Jim Petitjean and Coucilmen, who give help It is with great love and admiration for the ABWA ladies who take to every organization in town to make Rayne the great and beautiful the time to honor our senior citizens with the lovely ladies and gentlecity that it is. men who have had the great opportunity to represent the Frog Festival The organizations and indiviausls we are speaking of are: the of this great city as your Golden Frog Festival Kings and Queens. church, the schools, Lions Club with the Frog Derby, the Jaycees For Herman and I, Rose Marie Stelly, to have been given the who sponsor the Tadpole, the opportunity this past year in being Beta Sigma Phi ladies who your 2009-2010 Golden Frog Festival bring some of the most beauKing and Queen was a wonderful tiful girls to our city, Rayne experience. The events we attended Garden Club and city workers were numerous and we want to say who have helped bring the State how much we enjoyed each and every Cleanest City Title to our lovely event. Everyone was so gracious. city, Miles Boudreaux and the Sarah, Kaylie, Victoria, Hannah, Rayne Chamber of Commerce, Emily -- you are queens in every way. my daughter Cheryl Richard, To our families, we say thank you Festival Director and Rayne's for your love and support. Your being Cultural Director, and many there for us made our reign so enjoyothers who work tiredlessly able. You are the rock we depend on. for the Frog Festival to bring We love you so very much. We also the great line-up of entertainwant to thank Mona Mouton for her ers that come to our city and ingenious way, you're so special. commit themselves to non-stop We hope our successors, Ruth work and cheerfulness. and Warren McBride enjoy their year Thank you to Police Chief as much as we have. You are one of Carroll Stelly and the wonderRayne's treasures. ful line-up of security given In closing, we thank God and to the protection of our city you for this wonderful honor, for the for a safe and wonderful Frog memories of this past year are many.

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To our local newspapers, the Rayne Acadian-Tribune and Rayne independent, where We Bid You Adieu" with Love, Herman and Rose Marie Stelly would we be without your wonYour 2009 Golden Frog Festival Royalty 2009-10 Golden Frog Festival Royalty derful help in covering the Herman and Rose Marie Stelly

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Golden Enjoys Reign

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New 2010 Golden Festival royalty announced Ruth and Warren McBride were crowned 2010 Golden Frog Festival Queen and King during a royal reception hosted by the Cajun Hospitality Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Saturday afternoon in City Hall.

The McBrides were crowned by their predecessors, Rose Marie “Sis” and Herman Stelly.

In addition to their crowns, the McBrides received green and gold royal sashes, flowers and an engraved sterling silver platter. The Stellys also presented their successors with gift pins. Mayor Jim Petitjean presented the couple with an official Frog Catching certificate.

The new king and queen were married in 1957 and have four children, Bryan Stephen, Carl Jeffrey, Katie Maureen Lalande and Lisa Anne Mooney and seven grandchildren.

The couple operated McBride’s Office Supply from 1959 until they retired in 1995. They remain very active in the community, as evident by their biographies offered during the program.

Warren has been a member of American Legion Post No. 77 for 55 consecutive years, was a charter member of the Rayne Chamber of

Commerce, serving as its third president in 1974-75 and helped stage the second Frog Festival. He is also the longtime treasurer of the Rayne

2010 GOLDEN HONOREES: The outgoing royalty, Herman and Rose Marie "Sis" Stelly, crown their successors, Warren and Ruth McBride, 2010 Golden Frog Festival honorees during a reception held in their honor at City Hall.

Beautification Committee.

Ruth is a charter member of the Rayne Beautification Committee since its inception in 1987, where she has served as first vice president and treasurer and is now president.

She has served many years as volunteer chairman of Rayne’s Cleanest City Contest, and held every elected office and chaired numerous committees of the Rayne Garden Club since 1973. She was also a member of the Twinning Committee with Neuf Chateau, Belgium and the twinning of Granby, Quebec, Canada.

In 1995, Ruth was the recipient of the Rayne’s Outstanding Female Award.

Prior to the crowning ceremony, ABWA President Wanda Kedinger and Education Committee Chairwoman Beverly Rayon presented scholarships to five young college women, including Celeste H. Broussard, Olivia L. Habetz, Angelle N. Hollingsworth, Leah M. Lapoint and Brittany A. Trahan.

The ABWA initiated the first Golden Frog Festival Queen’s pageant in 1989, adding a king to the royalty in 1993.

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Past Golden Age Frog Royalty 1989 - Myrta Fair Craig 1990 - Mrs. Jacob Cramer 1991 - Hazel D. Myers 1992 - Sabie Guidry 1993 - George Augustine & Edlin Petitjean 1994 - Marvin Meche & Mrs. Odile Zaunbrecher 1995 - Ralph Stutes and Henrietta Didier 1996 - Reginald Simoneaux & Margie Breaux 1997 - Jerome Simoneaux & Eloise Dopson 1998 - Leo Melancon & Joyce Trahan 1999 - Rodney J. Trahan & Annie Hanks 2000 - Willie Arceneaux, Sr. & Mildred Fontenot 2001 - Edward Boudreaux & Julia Guthrie 2002 - Ophie and Celene Boudreaux 2003 - Milton and Ora Mire 2004 - Robert and Jo Cart 2005 - Clifford and Helena Richard 2006 - Calice and Julia Breaux 2007 - Jack and Grace Guidry 2008 - Donnie and Jennifer Meche 2009 - Herman and Rose Marie "Sis" Stelly

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MANNED SOUVENIR BOOTH - Among the many volunteers manning the souvenir booth at the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival were, from left, Wade Rayon, Jackie Falcon, Annette Trahan and Beverly Rayon, chairman. This year's souvenir booth will be located just inside the main festival gate.

The Rayne Frog Festival Committee is preparing for the 38th annual Rayne Frog Festival which will be held Nov. 11-13.

The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m.

The parade will line up on American Legion Drive, travel up North Adams and the Boulevard and end at the Frog Festival grounds.

There is a parade fee for everyone participating: $25 for Non-profit groups/Individuals and $75 for Businesses/Elected Officials/Candidates If interested in participating, please contact Festival Coordinator Cheryl Richard at 3348347, via email at culturaldirector@rayne.org, or visit the festival website at www.raynefrogfestival.org to obtain the Parade Entry form and return it to the Chamber office with your entry fee.

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2009 Junior Frog Festival Queen concludes reign One year ago I was chosen to represent the wonderful City of Rayne and the Frog Festival as the 2009-10 Junior Frog Festival Queen. It has been such a great and unforgettable year spent with amazing young ladies that I will always consider my frog sisters. The memories I have formed this year are some that I will never forget. During my reign I have traveled to numerous festivals and pageants throughout the beautiful state of Louisiana as well as many events in my community representing the Frog Festival.

Now the time has come for me to give another lucky girl the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be part of the “Frog Family.” Please join me and many others this weekend at the 2010 Rayne Frog Festival where you're sure to have a hopping good time.

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Rayne Queens & Beauties 2009 Teen Frog Festival Queen Kaylie Savoie

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2009 Miss Rayne Dakota Henry

2009 Frog Derby Queen Hannah Alleman

2009 Ms. Frog Queen Kristy Curlee

2009 Jr. Frog Festival Queen Victoria Richard

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Alyssa completes 2009 Deb Frog Queen reign I hope when I am older I can be as good of a Miss Queen It all began when I heard those sweet words, I was as you are. I LOVE you.. Mrs. Kristy thank you for your 2009 Deb Frog Festival Queen. I couldn't believe being my second mom this year. I hope to see you it my dreams had came true. I have met so many on the road again soon..You are beautiful! Mrs. people each touching my heart. Memories of Mona, thank you for always having your camera delivering food baskets to the less fortunate, ridwhen mom didn't and thanks for keeping mom ing in parades and traveling to many festivals on track this year, she could always depend on and pageants around our beautiful state. The you. I will miss you and I love you too. To the event I love the most of course was the Frog City of Rayne, thank you for this amazing Festival itself. From playing games, riding opportunity to represent your beautiful city the carnival rides, eating frog legs and parand festival. Thank you Mrs. Shanna for ticipating in the frog jumping contest, I had always believing in me and for helping me an UNFROGETTABLE time. To my little anytime that you could, I hope that I have tadpole queen Chloe thank you for being made you proud of me. I love you!! Mom so sweet to me and for keeping me busy thanks for bringing me everywhere and for when we were together. You have done a great job this year. Victoria, thank you for making sure that I had everything that I needed. You are always there when I need being my partner in crime at the pageants you and I love you..Dad thanks for always we attended together and for always having being there when you could and for always a smile on your face. Kaylie what can I say, handing over your wallet to me and mom when you are crazy and funny. Thank you for being we needed it and for never saying NO!!Braeden so nice to me, have fun with your Duck title this and Aunt Tara thanks for being my biggest fans year. SARAH you are the best MISS queen anyyall are the best. Braeden you are the best brother one could ask for, thank you for always looking a girl could ask for. Finally to my successor wear out for me when we made appearences. Thank you your crown with pride, the year goes by quicker than for all the wonderful froggy you think. Lets end on this note how lucky am I to gifts you gave me Alyssa Morgan have had something that makes saying goodbye so through2009-10 Deb Frog Queen hard!! And for the last time PROUDLY representout the ing the city of Rayne where the frogs are hopping, year.

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2009 Ms. Frog Festival Queen’s memories Why does it take a second to say hello, but forever to say goodbye?

It has always been a dream of mine to represent the city of Rayne and the Frog Festival.

In a second, I went from just another hopeful, to actually being able to live my dream. I have seen many wonderful cities, festivals, and met many wonderful people this year.

I’ve traveled the state proudly representing the city of Rayne and the Rayne Frog Festival. Even though I admired other cities and festivals, I couldn’t help but feel that I was just a little more privileged. It was always easy to feel pride when representing such a wonderful organization.

Aside from meeting many wonderful people, the highlight of my year has to be my weekend at the Frog Festival. I held a frog, kissed a frog, and tried fried frog legs for the first time. Everyone is right- they are delicious! I was able to enjoy great music, and even given the opportunity to meet local musicians. In addition, I was able to voice my excitement during an interview with KPLC which aired during the festivities. It is a weekend I will never forget.

This year would not have been possible without the love and support from the Meaux family. I would like to thank Mrs. Vicki and Mr. Jim for making me feel like a queen with their love and encouragement throughout my reign.

Thank you for providing me with everything I needed this year. You have truly established this title by having high expectations from your queen. In that aspect, I hope I have made you proud.

I would also like to thank the City of Rayne for always making me feel welcomed whenever I was in town. No words can express the admiration and respect I have for a city that dedicates so much to the children of the community.

Being given the opportunity to represent such an amazing city has been an honor, and I am thankful to have shared my year with you.

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Monsieur Jacques . . .

Rayne's Ambassador

He's seen everywhere, at the I-10 exit when entering our beautiful city, included in the dazzling murals found throughout Louisiana's City of Murals, and even on the letterhead of stationary used by many locals.

Rayne is well-represented by a handsome, elegantly-dressed, green gentleman known as Monsieur Jacques, who has come to symbolize the annual Frog Festival and serve as an ambassador for the Frog Capital of the World.

Complete with formal top hat and cane, Monsieur Jacques was created with the start of the first Frog Festival by a talented local artist, Jan Lewis.

Mrs. Lewis is also know for her brilliant icons that are known throughout this area. Some of her most well-known works are displayed at the annual St. Joseph Altar held in Rayne every March, the local Farmer's Mass celebrated in observance of the local agriculture, and many more events where her works of art are appreciated.

Her artwork was also admired during the 100th anniver-

sary of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, in addition to the widely-used black and white drawing of the local church on bulletins and stationary.

When Rayne was preparing for the first Frog Festival, her good friend, the late Myrta Fair Craig, urged the local artist to create a frog image for the celebration, thus evolved Monsieur Jacques (Mr. Jacques as remembered by many for Jacques Weil).

At Mrs. Craig's request, Mrs. Lewis completed her work just in time for the first-ever Frog Festival Souvenir Edition in 1973 published by the Rayne Acadian-Tribune.

Monsieur Jacques is known to many as he "struts his stuff" with a high-stepping action, all while attired in a formal tuxedo coat, formal dress cane, and a top hat that sits atop his swaggering tilted head. The red bow tie and cummerbund also presents a rather confident oua oua ron, to say the least.

Make sure to mark your calendar for this week's 38th Annual Rayne Frog Festival, where you can get an up-close and personal view of Monsieur Jacques, "in the flesh," either by sampling some of those scrumptuous fried frog legs or by participating in the annual Frog Racing and Jumping Contest provided by the Rayne Acadian-Tribune and the Rayne Jaycees.

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The 2010 race will be co-sponsored again by Fezzo's Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Scott and Crowley.

On the day of the race, registration sign-in will begin at 7 a.m. at the Civic Center Mural Room. Bikes will be pulling out at 9:00 a.m., and will be finishing by 1 p.m. Prizes will be given for first place, $150; second place, $100, and third place, $50, as well as additional prizes and a half-and-half raffle.

At the end of the race, all participants will get in free at the festival grounds to enjoy the evening’s musical performances.

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Chloe enjoys un'frog'etable year When I was four years old I said this was my dream title. I always wanted to be like all the big Miss Queens. And finally a year ago my dream came true as I was crowned the 2009 Miss Tadpole Queen.

This year has truly been an un-Frog-getable year. I can easily say that this past year was a dream come true. I enjoyed traveling with all of the Rayne Royalty and representing such a beautiful town. The town of Rayne treated me as a Queen each and every time I visited.

Over my past year I visited many beautiful places and represented the Frog Festival proudly. All good things must come to an end, but it isn’t good bye, it’s see you later because I will come back again someday.

Thanks to the City of Rayne and the Rayne Frog Festival for all the memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.

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2010 Tadpole Royalty

Miss Tadpole Kadence Paige Faulk, 1st Alternate Mr. Tadpole Ashton Guilbeau, 2nd Alternate Tiny Miss Tadpole Danni Grace Meche, 1st Alternate Ailah Jaycee Janci Michelle Aube, 2nd Alternate Christy Ann Michael Dale Landry and 2nd Alternate Jordan Stelly, 2nd Alternate Gracie Lynn Cormier and 3rd Alternate Adelyn Casey and 3rd Alternate Carmen Beal (absent).

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It's all about the frogs

Frogs and more frogs will again take center stage during the annual Frog Racing and Jumping contests held every year during the Rayne Frog Festival.

This year's Frog Jumping and Racing Contest will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 13, under the Frog Festival Pavilion.

Almost 200 entries were recorded for last year’s event, including everyone from toddlers to the young at heart. To participate, a person has the option of “frog racing” or “frog jumping” and pays a rental fee to the Rayne Jaycees, who cosponsor the annual event with the Rayne Acadian-Tribune.

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When seated in the front row, many receive a “hopping” surprise.

Serving as emcee of the contest was Frog Festival Coordinator Cheryl Richard, assisted by members of the Rayne Jaycees and staff of the Rayne Acadian-Tribune.

2009 contests winners were: Children's Jumping: 1st place John Carl Pizzotti with Jumpy at 116”, 2nd place Ethan Kammers with Yoda at 103”, 3rd place Hartman Holmes with Mr. Moncoch at 97”.

Children's Racing: 1st place Maci Bergeron with Peachette, 2nd place Tiny Miss Frog Festival

ADULT RACING WINNERS - Winners of the adult racing category of the Frog Jumping and Racing Contest of the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival were, front row, from left, 1st place Brittany Breaux, 2nd place Cliford Cormier, 3rd place Holly Richard; back row, Jaycee Pit Crew members Skylar Cahanin, Luke LeBlanc, John Hyde and Brian Petitjean.

ADULT JUMPING WINNERS - Winners of the adult jumping category of the Frog Jumping and Racing Contest of the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival were, front row, from left, 1st place Lea Tamarack, 2nd place Brittany Gonsoulin, 3rd place Hailey Hensgens; back row, Jaycee Pit Crew members Skylar Cahanin, John Hyde and Luke LeBlanc.

Queen Klarisse Thibodeaux with Grogarella, 3rd place Nathan Dufur with Froggy.

Adult Jumping: 1st place Lea Tamarack with The Green Dream at 127”, 2nd place Brittany Gonsoulin with Kat Fish at 88”, 3rd place Hailey Hensgens with Jacques at

85”.

Adult Racing: 1st place Miss Patterson Cypress Sawmill Queen Brittany Breaux with Tree Hopper, 2nd place Clifford Cormier with All You Do Is Lie, 3rd place former Frog Derby Queen Holly Richard with Snoop Frog.

CHILDREN’S RACING WINNERS - Winners of the children’s racing category of the Frog Jumping and Racing Contest of the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival were, front row, from left, 1st place Maci Bergeron, 2nd place Klarisse Thibodeaux, and 3rd place Nathan Dufur; back row, Jaycee Pit Crew members Skylar Cahanin, John Hyde, Luke LeBlanc and Brian Petitjean.

CHILDREN’S JUMPING WINNERS - Winners of the children’s jumping category of the Frog Jumping and Racing Contest of the 2009 Rayne Frog Festival were, front row, from left, 1st place John Carl Pizzotti, 2nd place Ethan Kammers and 3rd place Hartman Holmes; back row, Jaycee Pit Crew members Skylar Cahanin, John Hyde, Luke LeBlanc and Brian Petitjean.

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Jaycees’ Diaper Derby filled with 'fast' participants

DIAPER DERBY WINNER - The Rayne Jaycees once again hosted the 2009 annual Frog Festival Diaper Derby held Saturday morning of the festival with the top racers including, from left, 1st Runner-Up Hayden LeBlanc and mother Delana Biessenberger, Diaper Power Ziba Svendsen and mother Debbie Svendsen, and 2nd Runner-Up Karmin Meche and father Sean Meche.

Babies were crawling and cheering sections were cheering during the 2009 Annual Diaper Derby sponsored every year by the Rayne Jaycees.

Named Diaper Power winner was Ziba Svendsen.

First runner-up was Hayden LeBlanc.

Named second runnerup was Karmin Meche.

Chairing the 2009 event were Jaycee members Angela LeBlanc and Kathy Cahanin.

Assisting with presentations were a number of Rayne royalty, who also served as judges at the finish line.

The 2010 event will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, on the main festival pavilion with everyone invited to attend.

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America's Finest

(The following article was published in the Rayne AcadianTribune's very first Frog Festival Special Edition, spotlighting an original article from 1940 belonging to Wiltz Chatelain as Rayne was highlighted in a national magazine) Although the matter seems to have escaped public attention, the frogs have a capital, Rayne, Louisiana holds the distinction of being the "Frog Capital of America."

Two circumstances have brought this title to Rayne. One is the general prevalence of rice fields in that section; the other, the ability of Jacques Weil, pioneer Rayne frog raiser and shipper, to recognize an opportunity when he saw it.

Years ago Weil started to specialize in frog legs.

A Frenchman by birth, he well knew what the leading epicures liked and the fat, luscious frog legs he sent to northern markets soon made his name famous.

Others followed in his footsteps and Weil saw frog leg shipping grow from a one-man business to an industry. That's how it ranks commerically at present.

(From the Rayne Acadian-Tribune archives) Jacques Weil

The original sign of the Jacques Weil frog shipping company now hangs in the front foyer of the Bernard-Bertrand Home.

FROGS ON THE MOVE - This photo depicts one of the scenes repeated many times over in the early days of Rayne as barrels of freshly cleaned frogs awaited shipment to markets across the country from the Rayne Depot. This scene has been painted on the side of Koury's Jewelry Store as part of the city's mural program, enhancing the city's designation as "Louisiana's City of Murals." NOTE: The building in the background at right is the original Mervine Kahn Store.

(Photo Courtesy/Tony Olinger)

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Parade Highlights

Rayne city officials take their place.

American Legion Post 77 provides color guard.

Rayne High Mighty Marching Band.

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Join Join the the Rayne Rayne Acadian-Tribune Acadian-Tribune staff staff for for some some froggy froggy fun! fun!

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See you out and about at the 38th Annual Rayne Frog Festival on Nov. 11-13, 2010.

Brenda Delhomme

The time is upon us once again to focus attention on our city and its unique claim to fame as the

“Frog Capitol of the World”

The staff of the Rayne Acadian-Tribune has made every effort to once again, for the 38th year, bring you a Frog Festival Souvenir Edition you will want as a keepsake for years to come. We are proud and honored to belong to such a fine community who has worked diligently to make this year’s Frog Festival another enjoyable event for you and your family.

We wish to express our thanks to the many advertisers who made the publishing of this edition a reality. Their continued support of the Rayne Acadian-Tribune (Acadia Parish’s oldest newspaper) is deeply appreciated.

Rayne Acadian-Tribune Staff

Brenda Delhome, Bookkeeper; Josie Henry, Advertising Sales; Chad Hebert, Graphic Designer/Advertising Sales; Paul Kedinger, Managing Editor; Seated Lisa Soileaux, Asst. Editor/Lifestyle/Campus/Sports

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“A Home Away From Home”1

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Getting ready for a weekend of fun, food & FROGS. Nelson Falcon, Julia Guthrie - 2001 Golden Sitting Annie Hanks, standing from left, Karon Cook, Administrator, Elwood Broussard, Gussie Richard and Frog Festival Queen & Sadie Menard - 2010 Louisana State Nursing Home Association Queen Mike Landry, owner of Rehab Solutions. Annie, Elwood and Gussie are all former residents who have returned home after being rehabilitated by RGH and Rehab Solutions.

Occupational, Speech and Physical therapy to support cardiac, stroke and post-surgery rehab.

“Working together, we make a difference.”