Highlights of the Past

40 years ago
...Members of the Midland High School Homecoming court were Cindy Istre, Angela Hulin, Felisha Myers, Dara LeBlanc, Linda Borill, Mena Cormier, Cheryl Guidry, Roxanne Wright and Denise Breaux.
...Eric Hetzel scored 13 points and pulled down seven rebounds to help lead the Notre Dame Pios to a 47-36 basketball victory over Erath.
...The Crowley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture selected Dr. John A. Bertrand as their Outstanding Citizen of the Year for 1981. Outstanding Jr. Citizens honored were Tricia Benoit and Keith D. Wyatt.
...By a vote of 9-6, members of the Acadia Parish Police Jury named Martin Venable to the post of Registrar of Voters, replacing retiring Myrth Judice.
...Students in area schools named to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens awards were Angela Taylor, Nona Leger, Susan Zaunbrecher, Jody Thomas Robichauxk, Greta Thibodeaux and Monica Dailey.
...Edward Wilkerson of Crowley has been selected as The Young Democrats of Louisiana “Young Man of the Year” for 1981.
25 years ago
...The voters in Acadia Parish gave their approval to a one-half cent sales tax for the Acadia Parish Law Enforcement District. The purpose of the tax was for salary increases for deputies and $100,000 to the municipal police departments in the parish.
...Northside Christian’s Justin Mier scored 17 points and Joseph Cormier added 12 to help lead the Warriors to a 68-53 victory over Harvest Christian. Kara Lowe scored 16 points and Lana Foreman had 13 to help the Lady Warriors take a 53-45 victory for Northside Christian in the girls game.
...Members of Rice City Gymnastics that competed in the Baton Rouge Open in Level Two competition included Lindsey Leger, Emily Burleigh, Chelsea Fruge, Deanie McClelland, Ariel Mire, Lanie Arceneaux and Jordan John.
...Newly elected officers of the Crowley Town Club included Pam DuBose, secretary; L.J. Dailey, president; Gretchen Hebert, vice president and Willie May Dailey, treasurer. Board of directors included Hershal Beard, Bill delaHoussaye, Phylis Pinac, Lyle O Fogleman, Giles Piron, Corky Pepin, Mark Tall, Sybil Dupuis, Gary Monceaux and Johnny Fruge.
...Committee members of the Acadia Parish Farm Service Agency included Robert Walton, C.A. Fabacher, Lenny Hensgens and Randell J. Monceaux.
10 years ago
... National Association of University Women Crowley Branch hosted a youth musicial honoring Martin Luther King Day. Among those participating were Cynthia Winbush, Evelyn Pleasure, Meridian Vallery, Myrtle Cain, Betty Morris Gums, Cotessa Solomon, Cheryl Shelvin-Lewis, Dollie Eaglin-Monroe, Deidra Menard and Alicha N. Williams.
...Former Iota High basketball standout Ashlyn Baggett moved into ninth place on McNeese’s career shooting list with a 21-point performance against Southeastern.
...The first baby born in Acadia Parish in 2012 was Abel Sans Melancon, son of Christa and Drew Melancon of Crowley.
5 years ago
... Speaking at “Building the Region” conference, presented by One Acadiana, werre Ed Habetz, Isabella delaHoussaye, L.J. Gielen and Mayor Greg Jones.
...Alyssa Nicole Williams, daughter of Thomas and Dawn Williams of Egan, was crowned as the Acadia Parish Farm Bureau Queen.