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Your 2015 Scott Boudin Festival Queen Says Goodbye By: Stacey Judice
It has been an unforgettable year for Chelsea Morgan Noel as she has traveled across the state of Louisiana
promoting the Scott Boudin Festival as its 2015 Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen.
“I have been to the Rabbit Festival in Iowa, Frog Festival in Rayne, Duck Festival in Gueydan, International
Rice Festival in Crowley, Cattle Festival in Abbeville, Corn Festival in Bunkie, Atchafalaya Basin Festival
in Henderson, and Etouffee Festival in Arnaudville,” stated Chelsea. “All of these visits to beautiful places,
meeting wonderful people, and even a trip to our nation’s capital will forever be in my heart. I also loved
making so many new friends! I really enjoyed riding in parades and getting to promote the Boudin Festival
and City of Scott in many different ways.”
When Chelsea is home in Scott, she can’t wait for that hug from a neighbor or catching up with her
hometown friends. She said, “Scott has always been my home! The development, success, and culture
are some of the many reasons I love Scott. However, the hospitality is definitely my favorite! It’s so much
more than a friendly smile. It’s a warm hug, a genuine conversation, or a helping hand when needed by a
complete stranger!”
At the end of her reign, Chelsea was the first Scott Boudin Festival Queen to represent her title at the
Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals’ Queen of Queens pageant. This pageant had 70 festival queens
competing for the special title of Queen of Queens.
Picture taken by Karen Sonnier
Her advice for the 2016 Scott Boudin Festival Queen is solid and true. “You are about to embark on a
journey that is sure to be incredibly busy, fun, and unforgettable,” said Noel. “You will see new places,
try new things, and make some amazing new friends. My advice is to take advantage of every possible
opportunity to travel and represent this festival and city. It feels like just yesterday I was crowned, and I
would give anything to get to keep this title another year. Cherish every moment of your reign because
your year will be over before you know it.”
As Chelsea says goodbye as your queen, she knows it’s not the end for her and the Scott Boudin Festival. She said, “I feel so honored to have had the
opportunity to represent such a hard working group of people that organize this festival every year, an amazing city, and a successful festival! I look
forward to continuing to be a part of the festival years after my reign.”
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The 2016 Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
2016 Miss Scott Boudin
Festival Queen, Darien
Janea’ Victorian, is a
junior at Northwestern
State University majoring
in psychology. Pageants
became a way for Darien
to get over her shyness.
This title is her first festival
title. Darien is exited about
traveling across the state of
Louisiana promoting the
Scott Boudin Festival. She
will use her travels as a way
to bond with her mother,
Samantha Wilson, and her
sister, Keovonni Wilson,
while meeting new friends
at the festivals. Darien will
hold this title with both
pride and dignity. She said, “I am so honored to be your 2016 Scott
Boudin Festival Queen. This is true evidence that one can do all
things through Christ, whom strengthens us.”
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2016 Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 1st Alternate, Chelsea Romero; 2016 Miss Scott
Boudin Festival Queen, Darien Janea’ Victorian; 2nd Alternate,
Sydney Richardelle; 3rd Alternate, Taylor Sonnier; & Photogenic,
Taylor Sonnier.
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A Note from Mayor Purvis Morrison
The time has now come for the 4th Annual Boudin Festival. I would like to thank
everyone for their continued support. Rain or shine, the festival will be April 1, 2, and
3 at the Scott City Hall grounds located at 125 Lions Club Road. Countless hours of
planning and preparation along with pooling all of Scott’s most valuable resources and
volunteers together went into making this festival a reality.
I would also like to personally thank the citizens of Scott for inviting family and friends
from near and far to come out and have a great time at the most family friendly festival
in Louisiana. To see people hugging and greeting each other as they visit with long lost
classmates or relatives they haven’t seen in years is what makes this festival great. The
Boudin Festival is like a big family reunion. We are honored to welcome you back!
Again, I encourage everyone to come out to the 4th Annual Boudin Festival. You will
be glad you did! This special fun-filled festival will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday,
April 1, 2016, with activities to please the entire family. One can enjoy delicious food
from our local boudin and food vendors from Scott. Also, you can’t go wrong with the
entertainment line-up featuring numerous Cajun and Zydeco bands that will leave you
dancing to the feel good music. The schedule of events and entry forms will be posted in
this special edition of the newspaper and available to view at www.scottboudinfestival.
com. Pre-order forms for the official Scott Boudin Festival Carnival passport. Posters
and T-shirts samples to view are available at Scott City Hall. The Annual Boudin Festival
promises to deliver an event with the hospitality and a real Cajun experience that only
the City of Scott can provide.
On behalf of the City of Scott, consider this a personal invitation to the Annual Boudin Festival. Come out to Scott, “Where the West Begins and Hospitality never
ends!”….and neither does the boudin! Trust me, You don’t want to be the missing link!
Sincerely,
Purvis J. Morrison,City of Scott, Mayor
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Rain, Rain Go Away!! By: Stacey Judice
It’s no secret that rain can hinder an outdoor event such as a festival in south
Louisiana. While the 2015 Scott Boudin Festival did see many rain drops, it also
saw ponchos, rain boots, people dancing in the puddles, and many protecting their
precious links of boudin or boudin balls with an umbrella.
According to the Scott Boudin Festival committee, numbers were slightly down from
previous years in 2015. However, the crowds were still quit large, and the smiles were
never ending as many reverted to their childhood and had fun playing in the rain.
Rob Perillo, chief meteorologist with KATC TV3, has lived in Louisiana for over 28
years. He said, “When asked if I was amazed that rain or shine area festivals attract
large crowds? My answer was simple, ‘Not in the least. We never let the threat of bad
weather slow us down…unless it’s icy (see Mardi Gras 2014!).’ Everyone loves a good
festival. It is our way of celebrating our food and music cultures. Rain or shine, the
festival goes on.”
With the festival being the first weekend in April this year, warmer temperatures
would normally be in the forecast. Rob commented, “Traditionally the weather starts
warming up nicely by April. However, I can remember seeing sleet one year around
an early April Easter! Climatologically-speaking highs are in the mid-70s around
then, but your temperature spread can be plus or minus 10 degrees.”
For all festival goers, watch Rob Perillo to get the latest on the weather at KATC, katc.
com, KATC apps, Facebook, Twitter, radio, and newspaper. Occasionally, you can
catch Rob at the grocery store where he is more than happy to talk shop (weather) with others.
At this year’s Scott Boudin Festival, you might find Rob with his toes tapping, head bobbing, and tasting the boudin. He doesn’t have a favorite establishment when it
comes to where he purchases his boudin. He said, “As long as the boudin is hot and spicy, I don’t discriminate.”
While he doesn’t have a #1 pick of where to buy boudin, he does have a #1 pick of where to live. “The best thing about living in south Louisiana starts with the people,
the culture, and the quality of living. We live in a unique, culturally rich and diverse part of the state amidst the beauty of the bayous, swamps, wetlands, and prairies...
plus it doesn’t hurt to be where the weather is so dynamic!”
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Wayne Toups The Zydecajun By: Brent Savoy
At the age of 13 years old, a Cajun boy from Crowley, Louisiana, was inspired to learn how to
play the accordion. Wayne Toups credits Walter Mouton, Shine Mouton, and Milton Adams with
teaching him how to play the little wooden box. Toups soon hit the stage, performing the music of
accordion legends like Iry LeJeune and Belton Richard. But Toups was determined to try to reach
a new generation of music listeners. Just like a good Cajun gumbo recipe, “Zydecajun” is his very
own combination of traditional Cajun sounds, zydeco rhythms, and Southern rock with a little soul
mixed into his blend of English and French vocals.
In the late 1980s, Toups signed with Mercury Records, who branded him the “Cajun Bruce
Springsteen,” a major feat for a Cajun band. His Zydecajun sound grabbed a completely new
generation. These young and exuberant Cajuns filled his festival shows by the thousands. Toups
was soon touring with Carol King and doing more than 200 dates a year across the globe. In 2009,
he earned an Album-of-the-Year award from Offbeat magazine. Wayne Toups has been inducted
into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, Gulf Coast Hall of Fame, and the Cajun French Music Hall
of Fame. In February 2013, Wayne, along with fellow musicians Steve Riley and Wilson Savoy,
received a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Toups has recorded 16 of his own
albums and toured in more than 20 countries. He has also recorded with some of Nashville’s biggest
stars, including Alan Jackson (“Little Bitty”), Clay Walker (“Live, Laugh, Love”), Mark Chesnutt
(“It Sure Is Monday” and “Gonna Get a Life”), Sammy Kershaw, George Jones, Garth Brooks, Ty
England, and Mark Wills.
This January, Toups and his wife Casey were blessed with a healthy baby boy, Emery Marlon Toups.
When asked how is it having a new baby at this point of his life, Toups says, “It’s awesome!” Toups also released a new, self-titled album in late January filled with Nashville standouts
like Kix Brooks, Lee Roy Parnell, and John Wesley Ryles, with vocals and some of Louisiana’s top songwriters.
Wayne Toups is certainly one of the most exciting musicians to come out of Acadiana. From the moment he takes the stage with his accordion, Wayne Toups and his Zydecajun
music exhilarates his audiences like a roller coaster at a theme park. Although the Hawaiian shirt, head band, and ponytail have been replaced with a derby hat and graying beard, he
continues to pack the house, mainly because he is a fantastic musician performing a brand of music he calls Zydecajun.Wayne Toups will again perform at the Scott Boudin Festival
this year. Last year he performed in the pouring rain to a soaking wet crowd. “Pray for good weather this year,” says Toups. Wayne Toups will close out the 2016 festival on Sunday
April 3, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Cyclist to Enjoy the 4th Annual Scott Boudin Festival By: Stacey Judice
With all the people who plan their vacations in accordance to festivals in Louisiana,
the Scott Boudin Festival offers a double reason for vacationers to book their week
off and take a ride across Cajun country on a bike and then end that trip with some
delicious boudin, great festival music, and friendly hospitality.
The Transportation Recreation Alternatives In Louisiana (TRAIL), a local nonprofit organization, will be putting on Cycle Zydeco beginning on Wednesday,
March 30, just two days before the official boudin cutting that marks the start of the
2016 Scott Boudin Festival. TRAIL is dedicated to building and maintaining parks,
hiking trails, and other communal activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. And
this year their cycling event will end in Scott as it did last year on the Sunday prior
to festival closing.
The riders with Cycle Zydeco will ride from Lafayette, Opelousas, Mamou, and end
their travels in Scott. Riders get a full taste of Cajun culture, food, music, and the
what makes south Louisiana stand out amongst the rest of the country in a matter of
days. They will walk away fit, full, and with fun memories to last a lifetime.
Here is the agenda for the riders you will meet on Sunday, April 3, as they end
their travels in Scott. By knowing where they have been, you can engage them in
conversation and show that hospitality that never ends, which Scott is known for
across the state.
Below is a complete listing of music venues during and around Cycle Zydeco beginning on the start of Cycle Zydeco, Wednesday, March 29, and continuing until the end of Cycle Zydeco
on Sunday April 3 @ The Scott Boudin Festival.
Wednesday, March 29, CYCLE ZYDECO KICK OFF PARTY will be held at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. The event will be an exclusive party for Cycle Zydeco participants with a
dinner and performances by Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band.
Thursday, March 30, riders will visit Downtown St. Martinville and gather under the Evangeline Oak. They will enjoy local live music venues around Breaux Bridge and Pont Breaux’s
Cajun Restaurant.
Friday, April 1, riders will make a special visit to Bayou Teche Brewery in Arnaudville and enjoy a ride through Sunset, Port Barre, and end at an exclusive party just for Cycle Zydeco
participants with a performance by Rockin’ Doopsie, Jr.
Saturday, April 2, participants will enjoy Live Music and Radio Show at Fred’s in Mamou and end their evening at the Liberty Theater in Eunice.
Sunday, April 3, all riders are invited to end their ride and celebrate at the Scott Boudin Festival. A full music line-up will end their days in south Louisiana with a bang with performances
at the festival by Horace Trahan, Geno Delafosse & French Rocking Boogie, and Wayne Toups.
So yes, the topics of conversation as you see one of these riders at the Scott Boudin Festival are endless. Roll out the red carpet for them, and you may even offer them a chair as they finish
their Louisiana adventure in Scott at the 4th Annual Scott Boudin Festival just as the Burns couple did last year.
From Washington, Andrew Burns and his wife, Marsha, wanted to visit Louisiana again after a trip to New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. After researching, Cycle Zydeco seemed
like a perfect adventure for the pair who wanted to see more of Louisiana and experience the culture. He said, “The downpours we experienced on the ride were amazing, but fortunately it
wasn’t cold out. It was all part of the experience. The time at the Scott Boudin Festival was amazing. It was our first time eating boudin. We got a big laugh out of the boudin eating contest.
The two big bubbas you would have bet on got beat by a skinny guy.”
For more information on attending the events of TRAIL or to volunteer to help, please visit LAtrail.org. And for more information on this year’s cycle zydeco, visit www.cyclezydeco.com.
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2016 Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Division
2016 Lady Scott Boudin Festival Queen
Lady Scott Boudin Festival Queen
Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Alternates
Zob Munnerlyn, is your new Lady Scott Boudin Festival Queen.
She is 51 years old and from New Iberia, LA. Her hobbies include
painting, cooking, thrift shopping, and having fun. Zob is excited
to represent the beautiful city of Scott at festivals across Louisiana.
1st Alternate, Ceci Harper; 2nd Alternate, Mia Barras; 3rd
Alternate, Desiree Ferris; & Photogenic, Melissa Anderson.
Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Queen is Danielle Guidry. Her
story is on page 18.
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2016 Baby Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
2016 Baby Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
Baby Miss Scott Boudin Festival 2016 & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Baby Miss Scott Boudin Queen, Harper
Sloane Bult; 1st Alternate, Ava Jensonne; 2nd Alternate,
Liliana Woosley; 3rd Alternate, Nevaeh Arceneaux; &
Photogenic, Liliana Woosley.
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Baby
Miss
Soctt
Boudin Queen, Harper
Bult, is 7 months and
from Iowa, LA. She
enjoys playing with her
baby dolls, loves being
outside, and smiling
and cooing with her
mommy and daddy.
Her favorite song is
“Mary Had a Little
Lamb.” The Bult family
and Harper are excited
to represent the beautiful city of Scott at this year’s festival.
Harper loves to make new friends, which she will at the 4th
Annual Scott Boudin Festival.
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2016 Toddler Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
2016 Toddler Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
Toddler Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Toddler Miss Scott Boudin Queen, Zylee
McQuirter; 1st Alternate, Isabella Gradney; 2nd Alternate,
Brezlyn Bradley; 3rd Alternate, Kacey Pickney; & Photogenic,
Kacey Pickney.
Toddler Miss Scott Boudin, Zylee McQuirter, is 23
months and from Eunice, LA. She loves playing outside,
dancing, and riding her power wheel. Her favorite food
is boudin. Her family said, “With our Cajun heritage, it
is a great honor to represent such a meaningful festival.”
A Bouquet of Best Wishes for a
Successful Scott Boudin Festival!
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A Note from Daniel Noel SBF Vice-President
“Bonjour a Tout”…. Good day to all from the great city of Scott, LA. On behalf of the entire
Scott Boudin Festival Board, we are excited for this year’s Festival. The 4th Annual Scott Boudin
Festival will be held on April 1, 2, and 3 on Lions Club Road in front of Scott City Hall.
The music line-up will provide great entertainment and fun for all. There will be the amusement
rides, and arts & crafts are sure to be enjoyed by all who attend. We look forward to seeing all of
you at the Festival. Remember, we were voted the BEST NEW FESTIVAL by the LA Association
of Fairs and Festivals, and you will be visiting the City of Scott, which is listed as the 2nd BEST
PLACE to LIVE in Louisiana.
So, what are you waiting for? Gather your family and friends and make your plans to join us for
a little “joie de vivre,” Where the West Begins and Hospitality Never Ends and the BOUDIN is
BOUNTIFUL!
We extend a warm welcome
to everyone attending the
SCOTT BOUDIN
FESTIVAL!
Mike Davis, Manager
Have fun & be safe!
5633 CAMERON ST. • SCOTT, LA • 337-232-2141
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2016 Deb Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
2016 Deb Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
2016 Deb Miss Scott
Boudin Festival Queen,
Gabriela Lynn Flores,
is an eleven year old
from St. Martinville, LA.
Gabriela loves writing
short stories, 4-H, softball,
riding 4-wheelers, and
being with family and
friends. Her favorite food
is sushi, tomato gravy, and
raspberries. Gabriela said,
“It means a great deal
to me to have this title
because I know that I will
have a lot of support from my family and friends at the Scott
Boudin Festival and traveling throughout the year.”
ALWAYS THERE
FOR
Deb Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Deb Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen,
Gabriela Lynn Flores; 1st Alternate, Paiten Meyer; 2nd
Alternate, Alyssa Theriot; 3rd Alternate, Zoie LeFranc,
&Photogenic Alyssa Theriot.
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2016 Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Queen
Your 2016 Ms. Scott Boudin Festival Queen is Danielle
Guidry. This year’s pageant was the first ever that she
has competed in. The pageant world was introduced
to Danielle by her daughter, Jovi (pictured right with
Danielle). In fact, Jovi was the 2015 Little Miss Scott
Boudin Festival Queen. She also holds the title for Jr.
Miss Pepper Festival Queen.
The mother and daughter duo have had so much fun
attending festivals, pageants, and day events promoting
the festivals that Jovi represents. “I thought, why not
compete myself?” stated Danielle. “We have made so
many friends that are queens. This year will be fantastic
as we travel together each wearing a title and promoting
our festivals.”
Danielle has been married for sixteen years to Byron
B. Guidry of Youngsville. They also have a son named,
Jaden who is 13 years old.
This year rain or shine, Danielle will be proudly representing the city of Scott at the 4th Annual Boudin Festival. In fact, one of her favorite
memories from last year’s festival was dancing in the rain.
In regards to boudin, Danielle has a piece of advice. She said, “Try your favorite boudin in the morning with some donuts or in between two
pieces of white bread with a dab of mayo in between. It is to die for!”
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St. Aubin – City of Scott Marks Twinning Milestones
By: Theresa Rohloff
Over a quarter of a century ago, St. Aubin and Scott established a lasting bond. Photos from old newspapers
show that lots can change after that many years. Some who helped to twin the cities remain involved in the
community. Hazel Myers and Bobby Guidry, both of whom served the city as mayor, served as conduits at
different times to help form and maintain connections.
The twinning committee, as a functioning group, has evolved and continues to nurture diplomacy between
St. Aubin and Scott. In fact, Le Jumelage established the second sister city with Canada’s Memrancook in
1996.
For City of Scott and St. Aubin, two distinct documents were signed. The first was an official agreement
twinning the two cities and was referred to as the “Charter of Friendship” enacted by then-Mayor Bobby
Guidry and St. Aubin’s mayor, Jacques Royal, December 2, 1989. The signing ceremony took place in Scott’s
old city hall near Delhomme and Alford streets. The arrangement involved CODOFIL, the University of
Louisiana-Lafayette (then known as University of Southern Louisiana), and Lieutenant Governor Paul
Hardy. Officials from France were present for the signing.
Why Scott? St. Aubin was searching for a twinning partner. Scott resident Gerald Domingue had
connections. Domingue worked as a middleman for businesses in Louisiana and France. He suggested his
hometown prior to release of the 1990 census. Scott’s population was approaching 5,000. Scott’s population
had more than doubled!
In July 1990, six Scott delegates gather with leaders of St. Aubin. Pictured (L)
are Pauline Jamison of Lafayette, St. Aubin Mayor Jacques Royal, Norwood
Menard, Yves Setton, (St.Aubin), Murphy Boudreaux, Philipe Tranquard
(St. Aubin) and across Georgie and Mike Mouton, Pearl and Aubrey Guidry
and Daniel Plantagenest (St. Aubin).
Six Scott residents visited St. Aubin in July 1990. They included Georgie Mouton and her husband, Mike,
Aubrey and Pearl Guidry, Murphy Boudreaux, and Norwood Menard. Lafayette’s Pauline Jamison had
been working as a catalyst for the twinning since January 1989. Scott’s delegation met with many St. Aubin
residents who welcomed them heartily and took them to spectacular attractions.
The St. Aubin residents had already founded “Les amis de la Louisiane.” Danièle Hawkins (active vice
president), Claude Fontaine, Philippe Tranquard (president of the St. Aubin group today), vice president,
Kaniel Plantegenest and Christiane Malfatti led the effort. Meanwhile, the groundwork for Le Jumelage de
Scott was underway.
On April 26, 1991, Scott’s twinning chair Georgie Mouton and Jacques Royal signed the Le Jumelage de
Scott charter. Mouton not only spoke French, she also taught it in the public schools. She and her husband
provided a crucial element to the alliance formed between the two cities. As the years went on, Danièle
Hawkins of St. Aubin was equally as important to the continued interaction between the two groups.
Scott’s St. Aubin Park was dedicated at the same time. Jacques Royal planted its very first shrub. A newly
designed flag was raised on the flag pole that still is used today. That twinning flag is preserved at Scott City
Hall. Before year-end 1990, Hazel Myers was elected to her second term as Scott’s mayor. Brenda Dugas
held the position of city manager and Donna Jumonville served as city clerk. Not everything has changed.
Mike and Georgie Mouton and Bobby Guidry and Jacques Royal admire
new twinning flags that incorporate the combined artistry of Mike Mouton
for Scott and Mayor Royal for his city, St. Aubin.
In 1989, Scott Mayor Bobby Guidry and St. Aubin Mayor Jacques Royal established the official twinning of their two cities.
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2016 Little Miss. Scott Boudin Festival Division
2016 Tiny Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
Little Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Tiny Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Little Miss Scott Boudin Festival,
Queen Jayla Paige Dyson; 1st Alternate, Kaitlyn O’Quin;
2nd Alternate, Madison Williams, & Photogenic, Kaitlyn
O’Quin.
Left to right: 2016 Tiny Miss Scott Boudin Queen, Aubree
Broussard; 1st Alternate, Ellie Istre; 2nd Alternate, Leah
Brouillette; 3rd Alternate, Salina Guillory; & Photogenic,
Aubree Broussard.
2016 Little Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen, Jayla Paige
Dyson, is seven and from Erath. Jayla says pageants are fun
because she gets to meet new people. She is so excited to
hold this title because she has tried so hard to win it after
competing for the last four years. Her favorite movie is
Grease because her favorite song is ‘You’re The One That I
Want’ from the movie.
2016 Tiny Miss Scott Boudin Queen, Aubree Broussard, is two
and from Carencro, LA. She loves playing outside and walking
her goats Billy and Boo. Her favorite food is rice and gravy.
For Aubrey to represent the boudin festival is a big deal for her
family! They are excited to promote the festival and be a part of
the history.
on!
So
Coming
Uncle T’s
Poboys, Seafood and Oyster Bar
1001 St. Mary Street, Scott LA
Welcome to the “Boudin Capital of the World” &
The Fourth Annual Scott Boudin Festival!
SHERRI LANDRY
Owner & Stylist
WALK INS WELCOME
Welcome to SCOTT!
‘Boudin Capital of the World’
and the
Fourth Annual Scott Boudin Festival
Verlie Sonnier - Owner • 1010 St. Mary St. • Scott, LA • www.beaucajun.com • 337-237-7104
Scott Pharmacy, Inc.
WELCOME TO SCOTT
Jo Ann H. Tanner
Registered Pharmacist
And Staff
Boudin Festival!
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5716 CAMERON STREET • SCOTT, LA • 337-706-8370
1000 St. Mary St. (At Railroad) • Scott
Floyd Sonnier’s
and
the fourth annual
We hope you have a safe
& happy time!
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2016 Little Mr. Scott Boudin Festival King Division
2016 Petite Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
Little Mr. Scott Boudin Festival King Division
Petite Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Mr. Scott Boudin Festival King, Luke
Navarre; 1st Alternate, Owyn Gordon; 2nd Alternate, Shai
Fruge; 3rd Alternate, Sammy DeSilva; & Photogenic, Owyn
Gordon.
Left to right: 2016 Petite Miss Scott Boudin Festival
Queen, Isabella Menard, 1st Alternate, Taelyn Thomas;
2nd Alternate, Nailan Fruge; 3rd Alternate, Daliyah
Shello; Photogenic, Hailee Harper.
2016 Little Mr. Scott Boudin Festival King
2016 Petite Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
2016 Mr. Scott Boudin
Festival King, Luke
Navarre, is one and from
Crowley, LA. He loves
watching Mickey Mouse
and tagging along with
his sisters. He enjoys
hanging around his dog,
Sparky, and overtaking
Sparky’s bed. He loves
festival food such as
corn dogs and fries. Luke
and his family will enjoy
the 4th Annual Scott
Boudin Festival and all
of the music, food, and
entertainment.
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2016
Petite
Miss
Scott Boudin Festival
Queen,
Isabella
Menard, is four and
from Kaplan, LA.
She loves to garden,
sports, and spending
time with her family.
Oh and bugging her
older brother. Her
favorite movie is
Frozen. She knows
that this year will be
an amazing journey of
meeting new friends
while traveling and
representing the city
of Scott.
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Scott Well Represented in our Nation’s Capital By: Stacey Judice
For over 60 years, this great organization has brought the pageantry, revelry, and mystery of
Mardi Gras to our nation’s capital. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is proud to welcome
you to our annual Carnival Ball and celebration of the finest Louisiana has to offer.
The city of Scott was well represented with Mayor Purvis Morrison, his wife, Mary, who is also
a Lafayette Parish School Board Member, Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen, Chelsea Noel,
her parents, Daniel and Roz Noel, who are both on the Scott Boudin Festival Committee, and
Martin and Kelly Potier. Kelly serves as Scott Boudin Festival Board of Director and Scott
Boudin Festival Pageant Director (all pictured) in Washington D.C. in January as the Mystick
Krewe of Louisiana held their annual ball. The organization has brought Mardi Gras to our
nation’s capital for the last sixty years.
This year was a little different as many from Louisiana had to wear snow shoes instead of the
traditional heels or dress shoes that go with that ball attire. While the Mardi Gras festivities
commenced, over 13” of snow blanketed Washington D.C.
The entire weekend festivities were enjoyed by many including time to play in the snow, which
is unusual in south Louisiana. Kelly said, “We had a grand time building a snowman, which
many area queens lent their crown for snowman and queen photo ops. Many participated in
a snowball fight in the 13” of snow we received.”
Kelly was very touched during the presentation of the Louisiana queens and princesses at
the ball. She said, “Our 2015 Scott Boudin Festival Queen and the city officials from Scott presented themselves with the utmost respect and dignity as we were invited to numerous
balls, queen functions, and tours. As a group, we were even a part of the Bienvenue a Lafayette hospitality room where the boudin was flying out of the pot as soon as it was served!”
2015 Scott Boudin Festival Queen, Chelsea Noel, wore her crown proudly in Washington D.C. She stated, “After many meetings with dignitaries during our time in Washington D.C.,
we all celebrated at a ball. There was an actual parade through the ballroom with floats. I got to see snow for the first time and actually got stuck in the blizzard. I was able to build a
snowman, and we even had a snowball fight. We were able to visit all the memorials and monuments in our capital. I was truly treated like a queen the entire week.”
While the trip was a celebration of Mardi Gras festivities, each region was able to represent their specialty. For Scott, the city used this visit to promote their fine cuisine of boudin
and its title as the Boudin Captial of the World. “This trip was very important, but also such an honor to be able to present the festival to others,” stated Kelly. “Scott was promoted not
only as a city, but our unique festival was networked to people from many different areas across the United States.”
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2016 Teen Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
2016 Teen Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen
Teen Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
2016 Teen Miss Boudin Festival Queen, Sarah Kate Gotreaux, is
a student at Eunice High School where she is a member of the
school’s dance team, The Eunice High Emeralds. At the age of
15, Sarah is thrilled to be named the 2016 Tern Miss Boudin
Queen. Her plans are to attend as many pageants and festivals
representing the city of Scott. Her favorite food is boudin balls.
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Right to left: 2016 Teen Miss Boudin Festival Queen,
Sarah Kate Gotreaux; 1st Alternate, Savannah LaBorde;
2nd Alterante, Maci Bergeron; 3rd Alternate, Lauren
Schexnider; & Photogenic, Savannah LaBorde.
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A Sold Out Venue 4 Years Running By: Stacey Judice
The arts and crafts portion of the Scott Boudin Festival has sold out of vendor space four years in a row. What makes this part of
the festival so successful?
According to Glenn Baudoin, director of the Scott Boudin Festival Arts and Craft Show, the Scott Boudin Festival Association is
timely with their information and normally puts forth information before a vendor even has the time to ask a certain question. He
said, “The constant updates and information that answers questions before many of the vendors even think to ask make vendors
come to us for a booth rental year after year. Also, the entire festival is a family type atmosphere, with plenty of security. Kids can
ride the rides while parents do the shopping. Also, kids love to browse the booths because of the wide variety of unique, one-ofa-kind items. This year, we have everything from pottery, clothes, mailboxes, bird houses, soy candles, wind chimes, genealogy,
jewelry, purses and accessories, art of all kinds, face painting, music maps, and the list seem to be endless.”
One vendor from last year, Macklyn Venable Guidroz (pictured), began her company known as By Grace Design to assist her
daughter with college fees. Guidroz commented, “When it became obvious that our financial means would need augmenting to
meet the growing cost of tuition and an upcoming mission trip for our daughter, we went before the Lord, and He showed me that
I could once again use my talents to create artworks for sale. Specifically, the wood pieces my friends and I were creating and fine
tuning. It has really taken off! I describe the pieces that I sell as repurposing materials in different ways than the material designer
intended. I like taking unexpected things and juxtaposing them. Example: burlap, barn wood, and old jewelry. Artfully composed
together, they are appealing to the eye. I’m definitely a mixed media artist!”
The success that Guidroz had last year at the Scott Boudin Festival is what had her securing her vendor space early. She said, “I
love the atmosphere inside the KC Hall. The vendors have become friends over the last few years. We love to talk and have fun
selling our wares.”
The craft hours during the festival are Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Baudoin is proud that the vendors
desire to be a part of the Scott Boudin Festival. “Vendors are blown away by the way they are made to feel welcome, and they
become a part of the entire process,” stated Baudoin. “In a nutshell, they become part of the family, which is the theme for Scott,
‘Where The Hospitality Never Ends.’ So the reason for our success is support, information, a welcoming attitude, and a general LOVE for our vendors. If our vendors keep coming
back, we take that as saying they are made to feel welcome. No question goes unanswered, and no situation goes unattended. We take care of our vendors, just as we take care of our
family members. You see why we don’t just say we are family oriented. We are actually all ‘Family.’”
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Scott City Queens Rule Beyond the Boudin By: Theresa Rohloff
Amid jewels and pageantry, our City’s royalty include young
ladies who were chosen as Miss Scott and Jr. Miss Scott in
2015. Gabrielle Bristol and Azzrielle Chou began their reign
at the Scott Business Appreciation banquet, an event that has
been the staging event for the crowning of Miss and Jr. Miss
Scott for many years. Gabrielle attends Acadiana High as an
honors student who also debates competitively and cheers
her team to victory as a Rams cheerleader. This year she
actively participates in Junior Leadership, the Youth Advisory
Council, Magic Moods, the Speech and Debate squad, in
addition to working a part time job at Huddle House. A hard
worker and dedicated student, our petite Scott girl makes a
fabulous queen.
Junior Miss Scott teems with talent in the performing and
visual arts. She loves animals and dreams of becoming a
veterinarian, marine biologist, or paleontologist, leaning toward the latter two options. She says she was raised in Scott’s
Pizza Palace since age two. Just how she managed that, we are not quite sure, but she makes a lovely Jr. Miss Scott.
Miss Scott and Jr. Miss Scott will end their reign with formal farewells and encouraging words for their successor in October. Without fail, our queens have said special thanks to Mary
Hebert, who has coordinated the activities and provided them guidance ever since the first Miss Scott came into being. She, Mary Meche, and Shirley Hanks founded the Miss Scott
pageant.
On top of guiding Scott’s young royals and serving as Mardi Gras committee chair for years, Mary was chosen as 2016 Mardi Gras Parade Marshal. Mary has been a Scott Business
Association (SBA) member since its beginnings over 26 years ago. She was SBA’s first Mardi Gras Queen. She loves to works as a Scott parade official. She helped line up this year’s
parade floats until the very last minute when she spirited away to quickly changed into her flowing gown. She has tended to our city queens for years, and this year, this time, shared
in elegance of her own.
Pictured left are :Mary Hebert worked the Scott Mardi Gras parade with Loretta Young and Jenny Vincent.
Pictured right are: Azzrielle Chou, Gabrielle Brislow, and Mary Hebert shine radiantly for the City of Scott.
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2016 Jr. Miss. Scott Boudin Festival Queen
2016 Jr. Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen, Lainnie Barras,
is twelve and from Duson, LA. She loves dancing, pageants,
riding in her mom’s jeep, and shopping. They will also use
that jeep to travel from place to place promoting the Scott
Boudin Festival.
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2016 Jr. Miss Scott Boudin Festival Division
Jr. Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen & Her Court
Left to right: 2016 Jr. Miss Scott Boudin Festival Queen, Lainnie Barras;
1st Alternate, Brinley Chaney; 2nd Alternate Hannah Bertrand; 3rd
Alternate, Abi Rogers; & Photogenic, Brinley Chaney.
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CHEZ NOUS-AUTRE A’ SCOTT COOKBOOK (AT OUR HOUSE IN SCOTT) By: Angela Jean-Batiste
Well, it’s finally here! The Scott Historical and Genealogical Society are elated to officially announce that their homemade
recipe cookbook is printed and ready for purchase!
The cookbook is entitled Chez Nous-Autre a’ Scott (At Our House in Scott). The idea of the name is from Ms. Becca Begnaud.
The fifty-three page cookbook contains front and back homemade recipes from Scott and other surrounding places with ties
in and around the community.
Long before the cookbook received a name, SHGS planned to dedicate Chez Nous-Autre A’ Scott (At Our House in Scott) to
Mr. Paul Begnaud, who unfortunately passed away the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 20, 2015.
The 92-year-old Scott resident received recognition for his vast contribution to the cookbook, which includes recipes from
the ever famous “Pie Day” in Scott.
This 100-plus year tradition began with Mr. Paul Begnaud’s grandmother, who baked pies because most people had to work
on Good Friday.
Every year Mr. Paul Begnaud continued the tradition, opening his home to family, friends, residents, and non-residents in
and around the community to come out and enjoy a slice of pie!
Chez Nous-Autre a’ Scott Cookbook (At Our House in Scott) retails for a cost of only $17.00, and the SHGS also has the Scott
Afghans for sale for a total cost of $70.20. All of the projects produced by the SHGS will be available for purchase at the 4th
Annual Scott Boudin Festival.
The SHGS also meets at La Maison de Begnaud on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. For more information or to
purchase your cookbook or afghan, contact SHGS President Dennis Carr (337) 349-7033.
The Scott Historical and Genealogical Society is available on Facebook, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lashgs, or via email
scotthistorysociety@yahoo.com .
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Ramada Shuttles for Scott’s Boudin Festival
For anyone who loves boudin and wants to have a great time at the Scott
Boudin Festival, we have learned that the ultimate package will be taking
place at the Ramada Lafayette Conference Center. Some recall it was the
Holidome years ago. The resort-style hotel has beautiful grounds with
nice tennis courts, a playground, setups for sand volleyball and a court to
shoot some hoops. Inside they have a full service dining room with lunch
buffet on weekdays, fitness and game room as well as an indoor pool.
Yet for Scott’s festival, Ramada Inn has come up with the next best thing
to living within walking distance of all the fun! For the festival weekend,
the hotel owners offer the Scott Boudin special rate package. For $89, they
have a room, a buffet breakfast for two and shuttle rides to and from the
festival, so no worries about parking or traffic. If you’ve been to Scott’s
festival before, you know what a perk this is. Think about what a great
Be in the pink this April with Ramada’s shuttle service to and from the festival time you can have with no worries and a clean room awaiting your return!
for its hotel guests.
No other hotel offers such enticing accommodations. It’s tempting for
locals and out-of-towners, alike. The facility regularly provides free shuttle service to and from Lafayette Regional Aiport. If you fly
in, you are all set for a great weekend at an event that was recognized as Louisiana’s Best New Event!
Call them right away to book your room. Their number is 337-233-6815 and let them know they come highly recommended by
Community Chronicles. See the advertisement on this page for more information.
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Ride Every Festival Day with the Passport PreSale!
Something new is in the works for Scott Boudin Festival
this year! If you go to City Hall and get your “Passport”
by March 24, you can ride the carnival rides all three days
of the festival! The festival rides run from 6 p.m. until 11
p.m. on Friday, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Saturday,
and from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday. We hate to say
“weather permitting” because we all want sunshine and
starry nights every day and night! To get this great deal,
you have to get your pass at City Hall before 4 p.m. on
Thursday, March 24. It’s a great deal for only $49. With the
pre-sale pass, one could save as much as $46 per person
on carnival rides!
Every year, Scott has had the fun carnival rides of Cajun
Rides, a locally owned and operated business out of
Maurice and Broussard. The owners share that they will
have some new rides this year, so get ready for a lot of
fun – as always – at the Scott Boudin Festival. Mark your
calendars for March 24 as well as April 1, 2, and 3!`
We’re a Family - Friendly
Louisiana Business - Thanks!
RIDE ALL YOU WANT
BOUDIN CARNIVAL PASSPORT PRE-SALE
Enjoy all rides for three days $49
Available at Scott City Hall until 4pm, March 24
FRIDAY • $20 BRACELET • Family Night, April 1 • 6 pm - 11 pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY • $25 BRACELET
Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm • Saturday: 5 pm - 11 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
Festival Admission: CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER: Free Every Day
Friday Family Night: Free Festival Admission
Saturday-Sunday: Festival Admission $5 per person
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