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CITY OF RAYNERayne Police, Fire

and Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Rayne Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4215

(Non-emergency calls)Mayor’s office . . . . . . . . . . 334-3121City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3121Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4215WaterDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6631ElectricalDepartment . . . . . . . . . . . 334-6670Chamberof Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 334-2332

[email protected] Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9677

City Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-2112City Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-2883Rayne Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3188Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9976Gossen Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9952Civic Center Mural Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9901Southside Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9919Northside Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-9917

Acadia ParishSheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-8700School Board Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-3664Tourist Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783-2108District Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-8831Police Jury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-8800Registrar of Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-8841Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 788-8871

Local NewsRayne Acadian-Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3186FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-8474

State of LouisianaOffice of Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-395-1939State Police - Troop I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-262-5880Poison Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-256-9822

Can we help you?

A LISTING OF HELPFUL/EMERGENCY NUMBERS

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VISITOR'S GUIDE AD DIRECTORY

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Pavilion, Civic Center, Downtown, take your entertainment pick

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(337) 334-9631

Dr. Jim Rumore, D.V.M.

GROOMING IS AVAILABLE

TexjoySeasonings

ExtractsSeaport Coffee...dans le paquet bleu

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Mayor James Petitjean

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Representing: Church Point, Crowley, Estherwood, Iota, Mermentau, Morse, Rayne

We invite you and your group to a real Cajun experience in the heart of Cajun Prairie Country. ��!0' our history and folklore; 4-$-" our ele-gant architecture of Crowley's huge historic district and The Art Gallery. Visit Crowley's Ford Motor Company building that is City Hall and is home to the Rice Interpretive Center and J.D. Miller Recording Studio. All this and more here in Crowley, the Rice Capital of the America, also known as Tree City U.S.A. South of Crowley on Hwy 13 tour Crystal Rice Heritage Farm with its Blue Rose Museum, collection of vintage antique cars and for the unique experience of rice and crawfish on a working farm. The .!06 of the Frog Murals and Tree Frogs explains why Rayne is the Frog Capital of the World and Louisiana City of Murals, with its St. Joseph's 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, tour the Le Vieux Presbytere (parsonage home) and le Vieux Moulin (Cajun gift shop), Buggy Town Playground, a unique play-ground, imagined by children, built by the community in Church Point, home of the Buggy Capital of the World. Visit Charlene Richard's grave for prayer and meditation. ( A proposed Cajun Saint in nearby Richard, La.) �7��0-�' � the local heritage at the tiny pilgrim's chapel and tour the German Heritage Museum in the German settlement called Robert's Cove and Kelly's Landing Agriculture Museum and Aqua-Culture Tour on crawfish and rice to learn about the importance of agriculture in our par-ish while viewing the antique farm equipment and the remarkable collection of toy farm implements. Travel over to Iota home of Tee-Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival and view the Murals. Visit the Iota Mercantile & Museum. ����0!"� with us at our fairs and festivals; �'8�9 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 the Zydeco music! After a day of touring, 0��!7 in one of our fine Hotels or unforgettable Bed & Breakfast or at an 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….8��� )� :�:�� /� ��%%�� ;�� �, ��:��*1

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GWEN HANKS, executive direc-tor of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission, can provide you with any and all information on numerous points of interest in Acadia Parish. The Tourist office is located at 401 Tower Road, exit 82 off Interstate 10, near Crowley. She can also be reached at 337-783-2108 or by fax 337-783-2142.

The Attakapas Indians were the early inhabitants of Acadia Parish. Claimed by France in 1682, the Louisiana territory was held as a French colony until 1763, when it was ceded to Spain. Louisiana was returned to France in 1800 under Napoleon. Three years later, the United States purchased the Louisiana territory.

During the French regime Acadia Parish was a part of the district known as Poste des Opelousas, later known as St. Landry Parish, from which several southwest par-ishes were formed. Under United States jurisdiction, Opelousas became the seat of all legal transaction.

As more and more small communities sprang up in the area, long distances of travel became a hard-ship. St. Landry Representative J.C. Lyons of Plaquemine Brulee in 1886 introduced a bill into the Louisiana legislature calling for the creation

and organization of the parish Nicholls.

The suggested name for the new parish was sub-sequently changed to Acadia. Act #39 was passed and

signed by Governor McEnery. On October 6, 1886, the elec-tion was held to decide if St. Landry Parish would be divided.

The vote was 2516 for and 1521 against and so the parish of Acadia was created by the vote of the people. There was a bit-

ter fight as to which town would be parish seat. In the election of March 1887, the city of Crowley was chosen with 698 votes, while Rayne

received 560 and Prairie Hayes 519.

History of the parish called Acadia

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Acadia Parish's Points of Interest

GARY MATTE HOME CENTEROld Tyme Hardware

274 Service Road � Rayne, LA 70578

(337) 334-7015

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For your convenience, we have a complete line of R.V. & MOBILE HOME PARTS & ACCESSORIES.

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Mauboules Park - Northeastern Avenue

Relax at one of Rayne's accomodating parks

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We are the only store in Rayne which offers

Certified Angus Beef!

Dale & Dianne Trahan ~ Owners702 S. Adams Ave. � Rayne, LA � 334-4233

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From 50 to 500, this group enjoying one of the many events held at The Crossing at Mervine Kahn (Louisiana Ave.).

334-2117

301 S. Adams Ave., Raynewww.moutonpharmacy.com

MOUTON Pharmacy, Inc. & Home Medical Equip.

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The New

WHEN YOU LOOK AROUND OUR TOWN YOU’LL DISCOVER MANY FINE THINGS:HISTORICAL HOMES - CHURCHES - BANK - RESTAURANTS - SUPERMARKET - CONVENIENT SERVICE STATIONS - DOCTOR’S OFFICE - ELEM. SCHOOLS - LIBRARY - POST OFFICE - APARTMENT DWELLINGS - SENIOR CITIZEN

RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS -...AND SEVERAL NEW BUSINESSES!

THE CITIZENS OF DUSON HAVE A NEW POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY! BY JOINING TOGETHER WITH THE TOWN’S ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEDICATED EMPLOYEES, MANY NEW IMPROVE-

MENTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. AMONG THEM ARE:

YOU’LL FIND THE PACE OF OUR COMMUNITY HAS SPED UP!WIDE OPEN SPACES PROVIDES OUR CRAWFISH, RICE SOYBEAN, SUGARCANE AND OTHER AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES

THE NECESSARY LAND TO GROW ON. NO MATTER WHERE YOU WANT TO GO...WE ARE JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM ANYWHERE!

Mayor

Town Clerk

Chief of Police

Aldermen:

Tiger Mart

Police Department

Duson Elementary School

Lucky Deuces

Duson Council OfficeDollar General

City Hall

Thibodeaux’s Restaurant

WE’RE UNIQUEbecause our corporate limits are in two parishes...Acadia & Lafayette

Town Hall:Office of the Mayor & City Clerk

498 Toby MoutonPhone: 337-873-6754

Fax: 337-873-6750

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

873-6736

Duson Vol. Fire Department

DusonTOWN OF

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Duson Town Hall

Water tower welcomes visitors.

RV parking spaces available at Frog City RV Park.

The Town of Duson is located along Hwy 90 and I-10 just west of Lafayette and east of Rayne.

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We’re easy to find and we have just what you’ve been looking for!

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 7 AM - 8 PM

We offer copy & fax service and Western Union Money Orders!

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HOMEMADE SMOKED SAUSAGE, BOUDIN & BOUDIN BALLS

the BEST in Rayne!

STUFFED & SEASONED BEEF, PORK & CHICKEN

...ready for the grill!

We accept major credit cards

Aisle after aisle, you’ll find only QUALITY & NAME BRAND merchandise in every department! From the moment you walk into our door, you’ll be greeted with friendly, old fashion hospitality and service!

Nous Parlez Francais (We Speak French)

When visiting Rayne or another destination of Acadia Parish, make sure to

book your stay at one of the inviting stops below. Whether one of the many hotels listed or a unique bed and breakfast provided by our

welcoming locals, welcome to Acadia Parish.

Best Western Inn of Rayne1422 N. Polk St. - Rayne

I-10 Rayne Exit 87(337) 334-0060

Days Inn of Rayne1125 Church Point Hwy - Rayne

North of I-10 Rayne Exit 87(337) 334-0000

Maison Daboval Bed & BreakfastI-10 Rayne Exit 87

305 East Louisiana Ave. - Rayne(337) 334-3489

Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast CottagesNorth of I-10 Rayne Exit 87

8450 Roberts Cove Rd. - RayneToll free 1-866-580-2477

Crowley Inn2111 North Cherokee Dr. - Crowley

I-10 Crowley Exit 80 on Service Road(337) 788-0970

LaQuinta Inn9565 Egan Hwy. - Crowley

Crowley Exit 80 off I-10 on Hwy 100(337) 783-6500

La Maison Pointe Aux LoupsBed & Breakfast and Gift Shop2165 Eunice-Iota Hwy. in Iota

(337) 779-2485

The Carriage House Bed & BreakfastI-10 Crowley Exit 80

220 East Third St. - Crowley(337) 783-1744

The Hoffpauir House Bed & BreakfastI-10 Rayne Exit 87

4257 Roberts Cove Rd. - Rayne(337) 788-1050

Super 8 Motel3001 Daulet Dr. - Duson

I-10 Duson Exit 92 on Service Road(337) 873-8883

Days Inn of Crowley9571 Egan Hwy - Crowley

I-10 Crowley Exit 80 on Service Road(337) 783-2378

ACCOMMODATIONS

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The historic Opera House provides entertainment from throughout the world dur-ing the entire calendar year.

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Rayne Frog FestivalCity Fairgrounds206 Frog Festival Dr.Rayne, LA 70578Phone: (337) 366-2884www.raynefrogfestival.comSecond full weekend in November.Monsieur Jacques invites you to hop on over

and participate in the fun activities and enjoy the delicious food at the Frog Festival in Rayne. Music headliners and events for the entire family awaits you under the new and spacious pavilion. Only place in Louisiana where you can jump your own frog during the racing and jumping contest, fol-lowed by a meal of delicious fried frog legs at the many food booths provided. Traditional Frog Derby Queen and numerous events take place in the shade of the Festival Pavilion offering protection, rain or shine! In the shadow of a spectacular car-nival, attendees can enjoy froglegs as well as local Cajun specialties. An Arts and Crafts show is held at the adjoining Civic Center, as well as a Poker Run and Grand Parade jump throughout the Frog Capital of the World for this festive event.

International Rice Festival Downtown CrowleyCrowley, LA 70527Phone: (337) 783-3067Third weekend of October www.ricefestival.comSponsored by the Rice Festival Association, the

International Rice Festival is one of Louisiana's oldest and largest agricultural festivals. The cel-ebration calls attention to the importance of rice as food and emphasizes its place in the world's economy. The festival takes place in historic downtown Crowley and is one of the few festivals still free to the public. The Festival features numer-ous Cajun and Zydeco bands on two stages, two parades, Queen's Ball, rice cooking contest, rice eating contest, arts & crafts booths, carnival rides, and numerous food booths featuring great Cajun food. Arts and Crafts Show held at city's park just blocks from the main events.

Roberts Cove GermanfestSt. Leo IV Catholic Church grounds Hwy 98

(Three miles north of Rayne)Roberts Cove Germanfest Association7166 Roberts Cove RoadRayne, LA 70578Phone: (337) 334-8354E-Mail: [email protected] A unique in that this cultural event takes place

in a small community whose roots are of German origin and is situated in the middle of "Cajun Country." The two-day event provides activities for all ages with a central theme expressed with native foods and drinks. Celebrate German music, food, crafts & much more whilw touring the new German Heritage Museum. Admission is free. First full weekend in October.

Buggy FestivalLougarre St.City ParkChurch Point, LA 70525Phone: (337) 684-27391st full weekend in JuneFriday, Saturday and Sundaywww.churchpointbuggy festival.comQueen pageants, Grand Buggy Parade, car-

nival, crafts, live music (Cajun and Zydeco) and Cajun food. Accordian Extravaganza features 10 professional musicians. Antique Buggy Display on Festival grounds.

Courire de Mardi Gras1036 East Ebey St.Church Point, LA 70525Phone: (337) 349-0618Weekend prior to Mardi GrasSaddle Tramp Club sponsors run beginning at

8:30am with 250+ riders and wagons. Authentic Mardi Gras costumes and masking, live music, gumbo, and traditional parade. Chase the chick-ens, catch the greased pig, spectacular events for the entire family. Since 1961 :The Best Traditional Mardi Grass."

Wheelin' and Peelin'City Fairgrounds206 Frog Festival Dr.Rayne, LA 70578Car show and crawfish cook-off held at festival

fairgrounds annually in May. Best of show in multi-ple categories of cars, trucks, and other, as well as pro and amateur cook-off. Get your motor running and your tummy full by contacting (337) 334-2332 for more info.

Festival Ray*la*ne110 Habetz LoopRayne, LA 70578Phone: (337) 334-4470E-Mail: [email protected] - Int'l experience featuring children's activi-

ties, music, pageant, food & fun contests.

Tee Mamou - Iota Mardi Gras Folklife FestivalHeld on Mardi Gras DayDowntown Iotawww.iotamardigras.comPrairie Cajun Mardi Gras at its best. See the

last of the totally traditional Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras groups singing, dancing and chanting their 400-year-old chant in French, all wearing hand-made screen masks, costumes, and capuchons. Traditional Cajun foods are served and Cajun arts and crafts are displayed and sold. Live Cajun and Zydeco music all day, along with a Children's Tent featuring the best young Cajun musicians in the area. Call 337-779-2456 or 337-224-1525.

Cajun Woodstock - Church PointBenefit for St. Jude Hospital 337-280-8710Last weekend in Aprilwww.cajunwoodstock.comA beautiful two-day festival to help a cure for the

kids of St. Jude's Hospital. A weekend of food, fun, and the greatest music in the state. Joing everyone at the City Payk Pavilion and make a difference for the children.

Acadia Fairs & Festivals

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A BEST SELLER IN STUDIO - J.D. Miller wrote the 1952 best seller hit, “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels.” The song was recorded by Country Western singer Kitty Wells and made her the first woman to have a No. 1 hit, topping the re-cording chart for six weeks. View this and others in the restored J.D. Miller Studio.

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Opera House of the South box seats next to stage. The historical district of Crowley is filled with beautiful homes as pictured above.

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Twist the tail to loosen it from the body.

Hold the body and grab the tail.

Select a crawfish with a big tail.

Pull the tail away from the body.

Pull out the tail meat and enjoy plain or with a dipping sauce.

The proper pinch should pop the meat out of the shell.

Pinch the tail just above the fan.

Die-hards will stick a pinkie in the head and scoop out the fat.

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UNIQUE CHAPEL: This historic structure, called the Waldfahrtskappelle, was restored following Hurricane Lili to its 1890 splendor near St. Leo IV Catholic Church in Roberts Cove. It is still used as a pilgrimage church.

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On a guided tour, experience the sights, sounds and smells of one part of the Cajun Heritage. Also, visit our gift shop where you will find a fine collection of Acadian foods and crafts.

Visit America’s Oldest Rice Mill.

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READY FOR WHEELIN' AND PEELIN': Locals Donald and Diana Domingue display their antique car, one of many show-cased every year during the annual Wheelin' n Peelin' Carshow presented every May by the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture at the Festival Fairgrounds and Rayne Civic Center near I-10.

Wheelin' n Peelin'. . .Get Ya' Motor Running

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Chicken captured for the Mardi Gras gumbo held in the evening.

Cooking up something good during Folklife Festival.

Open Mon.-Fri. 10AM-5PMSat. 10AM-12PM

Hwy. 13 (5miles N. of Crowley)23466 Crowley-Eunice Hwy.

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Inquire about group tours.

For more information call (337) 783-5640

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Mardi Gras revelers participate in the Courir de Mardi Gras in the Tee-Mamou/Iota area.

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Charlene Richard’s grave attracts hundreds

CHARLENE RICHARD’S GRAVE is surrounded by flowers and mementos left behind by those who visit. A concrete bench is provided for those who wish to remain in silent prayer. Prayer cards are available in the rear of the adjacent church, located approximately 12 miles north of Rayne on Highways 365 and 367.

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Rayne: Louisiana's City of MuralsMURAL LOCATION 1. Leap On In.............................................................. I-10 Embankment 2. Welcome To Rayne ......................................................Police Station3. What’s Cooking.........................................................Mr. Gatti’s Pizza4. Waiting For The Train.................................... Koury’s Jewelry Store5. Smelling Good...........................................Worthmore’s Five & Dime6. Stringed Quartet........................................Worthmore’s Five & Dime7. Frog On a Log....................................................Dollar General Store8. & 9. Down The Street Where We Lived......................J & J Cleaners10. Frog In Your Throat.........................................Camelot Health Care11. Guilty Or Not..........................................................Rayne City Court 12. Hi (Street Frog)............................Corner Parkerson and Louisiana13. It’s In The Mail..........................................................U.S. Post Office14. Singing In Rayne...............................................Fontenot Insurance15. Froggy Folks..................................Russell’s Furniture Warehouse16. Glad It’s Not Us...............................................True Value Hardware

17. The Easy Life..............................................The Rayne Independent18. Sunday in Rayne............................................Dr. Jim Bush’s Office19. The Loafer....................................................................Piggly Wiggly20. Lemonade Corner .....................................Yesterday’s Fire Station21. Bayouland Party.................................................Rayne Civic Center22. Bienvenue/Welcome...................................................Depot Square23. Fais Do Do Musicians.................................................Depot Square24. The Terrarium....................................................Rayne Kindergarten 25. The Rice Harvest...........................................Frog City Travel Plaza26. Old-time Rayne..............................................Frog City Travel Plaza27. Frogtown News (2 murals)......................Rayne Acadian-Tribune28. Yankee Doddle...................................................Doug Ashy Lumber29. Bullfrog Brand...................................................Doug Ashy Lumber30. Cypress Circle................................................Frog City Travel Plaza31. Jacques’ Business..........................Rayne Chamber of Commerce

***Stop by the Rayne Chamber for your walking map of the city.

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Church Point Fun

Buggy Festival Parade.

Riders of the Courir De Mardi Gras.

Children enjoy traditional Mardi Gras chicken run.

Accordian Extravaganza.

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