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Jonathan Schlicher remains as candidate for Maurice Board of Aldermen

Sun, 11/06/2022 - 11:17am

MAURICE - Jonathan Schlicher is still one of the candidates for Maurice Board of Aldermen.Schlicher, who has served on the town's board of aldermen since being elected in 2018, had announced last month that he would be withdrawing from the race due to a potential move outside of the Maurice limits. That news had been reported in the Abbeville Meridional. However, those plans changed, prompting Schlicer to commit to remaining in the race.

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The Schexnaiders are responsible for lighting the fire for the Giant Omelette Celebration. They are (right to left) Elray Schexnaider, his son, Lee, and Lee’s son, Phillip.

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Before the Giant Omelette Celebration begins, the fire has to be lit hours before the cooking begins, Phillip Schexnaider lights the firewood with Lee Schexnaider looking during the celebration three years ago.

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Preparation for the fire will begin Sunday morning.

Omelette Fire Starters: Schexnaider men responsible for getting fire nice and hot to cook eggs

Fri, 11/04/2022 - 11:54am

For the last 35 years, Elray Schexnaider has been responsible for keeping the fire nice and hot to cook the eggs in the 12-foot wide skillet for the Giant Omelette Festival.
The cooking of the eggs takes place Sunday afternoon in downtown Abbeville in front of the courthouse.
While most people will arrive around 1 p.m. to witness the precession before the egg preparation begins, preparation for the cooking starts at 7:30 in the morning.

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Second Grand Maitre Elray Schexnaider and Third Grand Maitre Arlene Collee team up to pour a pot of eggs into the skillet at a Omelette Celebration.

Giant Omelette Celebration is back!

Fri, 11/04/2022 - 11:50am

After a two-year absence, the Giant Omelette Celebration is happening in Abbeville this weekend.
The Omelette Celebration took time off the last two years because of COVID.
The Omelette Celebration will take place on Saturday and Sunday in downtown Abbeville.
The Celebration begins Saturday morning with the 5-K run, and the following will be the start of the arts and crafts show, along with the food show.
The Saturday events will stop at 5 p.m. and start again Sunday at 6 a.m. with a bike ride.

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Agents located 10 ounces of crystal methamphetamine during arrests.

Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force arrests two

Wed, 11/02/2022 - 11:34am

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force recently made narcotics arrests in the parish.
On Oct. 24, task force agents were working on an investigation in reference to drug activity in the Kaplan area. Agents were able to obtain substantial information which led to the search of 154 Richlieu Circle, in Kaplan. During the search of the residence agents located approximately 10 ounces of crystal methamphetamine.
Arrested and charged were:

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Jeanne Domingue holds a new Build-A-Bear that her son, Garry, gave her as a birthday present. The Bear is dressed in overalls like her husband Robert loved to wear. Also, when the Bear speaks, she hears the voice of her late husband speaking.

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Jeanne Domingue’s five children arrived from different parts of the country to celebrate her 100th birthday. Her children are (left to right), Ron Domingue, Rita Domingue DeBries, Michael Domingue, Garry Domingue and Clare Domingue.

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Jeanne and Robert Domingue on their wedding day, nearly 80 years ago.

100-years-old: Domingue takes life ‘one day at a time’

Fri, 10/28/2022 - 11:23am

What do you do when you turn 100? You celebrate with your children, of course. And that is what Jeanne Hebert Domingue did on her milestone birthday.
Domingue celebrated with her five children at Woodbriar Assisted Living in Maurice.
She is not surprised to reach the 100-year mark because she has had relatives live to 102 and 103 years old.
“I am 100 years old today,” said Domingue. “All my kids are with me, so I am very happy.”
Her children traveled from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Arizona to share in this special occasion.

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