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From The Editor

Welcome!

BY SCOTT J. ANDERSON

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challenging times.

Welcome to Ascension Parish! Nestled between the capital city of Baton Rouge and the cultural hotspot of New Orleans, Ascension Parish is a bustling network of communities and people on the rise.

Let’s not forget the food, either. Jambalaya Capital of the World is not a title bestowed on Gonzales lightly. One of the things we missed most in 2020 was the Jambalaya Festival. Let’s all look forward to its triumphant return in the future as the pinnacle of celebrating the culture of our community.

After all, what really makes Ascension Parish -- or any community -- special is its people. The people of Ascension Parish are hard-working folks who care about each other.

The parish was created in 1807 and named in honor of the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in the parish seat of Donaldsonville. The largest city in the parish is Gonzales. Then there is Prairieville, Sorrento and the unincorporated communities of St. Amant and Geismar. The estimated population in 2019 was 126,604, up from 107,216 in the 2010 census.

But Ascension Parish is more than a laundry list of numbers and facts. It’s industry, agricultural and history. You can relieve the area’s antebellum past at plantations like Houmas House and Gardens and Palo Alto Plantation. Or check out the River Road African American Museum and The Great

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Which brings me to the unavoidable truth about life in Ascension Parish in 2020 and beyond. The global coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our lives -- how we work, go to school, shop and play. We do not know what the future holds with the pandemic. But we do know that we will remain Ascension Strong.

It’s our strength that helped us whether the storms on 2020. Our essential workers stayed the course.

Some communities’ economies were hit hard with Stay-at-Home mandates and occupancy limits.

But in Ascension Parish, hotel occupancy rates and sales tax revenues remained strong through

We are the Cajun Navy, springing into action to help statewide when hurricanes ravaged our state.

We are first responders and healthcare workers who stood on the front lines against the pandemic to save lives. We are teachers who learned new ways to teach, students who adopted new ways to learn, and parents who discovered new ways to lead their families.

To the newcomers and guest, we say welcome. We are glad you are here. We look forward to learning how you will help shape the Ascension Parish of the future.

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When it comes to your health, we know convenient, yet compassionate caregivers in easy to find locations is important. With our full-service hospital located in the heart of Ascension, 11 clinic locations in and around the parish, multiple urgent care clinics, and specialist clinic access points, Our Lady of the Lake Ascension is here for you. We are honored to call Ascension Parish home and look forward to helping you along every step of your health journey.

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Welcome to Ascension Parish!

Welcome to Ascension Parish – the gateway to growth and prosperity in south Louisiana.

Ascension Parish continues to be the fastest growing parish in the state and its people are some of the most hospitable anywhere.

Ascension Parish is rich in history. Created in 1807, Ascension Parish is named in honor of the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. Having served as the capital of Louisiana and the site of a major civil war battle, Ascension Parish is rich in history.

Since being founded, Ascension Parish was always relevant to the state of Louisiana. Today, Ascension Parish has become relevant to the world. Regardless of where you live, be it Gonzales, Louisiana; Gonzales, California or Gonzales, Mexico, you have probably purchased a product produced in Ascension Parish. Ascension is home to 37 chemical manufactures that produce the key components of everyday household items from Pampers, Purina dog food to Pert Shampoo.

The chemical industry has given Ascension Parish a sizable footprint in a global economy.

The Chemical Industry has also provided the residents of Ascension Parish with a quality of life that is not available in most other parishes. In 2017, the Chemical Industry in Ascension Parish employed 4,053 with an annual payroll of over $492 million. According to the 2019 Ascension Parish budget, chemical plants and industrial supplies activity account for approximately 56% of taxable sales.

Ascension Parish is privileged to be prosperous.

Sincerely, Parish President Clint Cointment

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Ascension Parish Fire and Police Directory

FIRE & RESCUE Donaldsonville Fire Department Association 911 Marchand Drive, Donaldsonville Phone: 225-473-0664 Sorrento Volunteer Fire Station 8096 Main Street, Sorrento Phone: 225-675-8668 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Station 39110 LA-22, Darrow Phone: 225-473-1960 Galvez-Lake Fire Department 16288 Joe Sevario Road, Prairieville Phone: 225-622-2490 St. Amant Fire Department 44465 Stringer Bridge Road, St. Amant Phone: 225-644-2225 7th District Volunteer Fire Department 13337 LA-44, Gonzales Phone: 225-647-6928 Geismar Volunteer Fire Department 12171 LA-73, Geismar Phone: 673-3396 Prairieville Fire Department 14517 LA-73, Prairieville Phone: 225-673-6663 Gonzales Fire Department 724 W Orice Roth Road, Gonzales Phone: 225-644-5307

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LAW ENFORCEMENT Ascension Parish Sheriff ’s Office (APSO) Gonzales Location: 828 South Irma Boulevard Gonzales, LA 225-621-8300 Donaldsonville Location: 300 Houmas Street Donaldsonville, LA 225-473-8671 District 1 Substation 1201 Maginnis Street Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Ph: 225-621-8851 Services Offered: Community Park District 2 Substation 13200 Airline Highway Gonzales, LA 70737 Ph: 225-621-8300 District 3 Substation 38567 Highway 42 Prairieville, LA 70769 Ph: 225-621-8354 East Courthouse 828 S. Irma Blvd.

Gonzales, LA 70737 Ph: 225-621-8340 Fax: 225-621-8323 NEW: East Courthouse 607 E. Worthey St. Gonzales, LA 70737

West Courthouse 300 Houmas St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Ph: 225-473-8671 Fax: 225-473-8245 JAIL 2384 Lemanville Cutoff Road, Donaldsonville Phone: 225-473-8674 Services Offered: Visitation (Certain Hours), Bartender, and Dancers Licenses.

TRAINING CENTER 9094 S. St. Landry Road, Gonzales Phone: 225-621-8365 RANGE COMPLEX 9134 S. St. Landry Road Phone: 225-621-8365 Services Offered: Public Shooting. (The use of the weapons ranges are made available to the citizens of the parish on regular basis. The rifle range is open to the public year-round on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., or safe shooting light.

GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT (GPD) 415 E Cornerview Street, Gonzales Phone: 225-647-7511 OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (OHSEP) 828 S. Irma Boulevard, Building 3, Gonzales Phone: 225-621-8360

From The Sheriff As the Sheriff of Ascension Parish, I want to welcome you to our home! Did you know that sheriffs originated in England as the legal official of the crown responsible for the “shire,” or the rural countryside? The official held the office of “shire reeve,” or as it came to be known, sheriff.

The story of Ascension Parish begins with the rural way of life of the French, Spanish, German, Italian, Jewish and African-American peoples who populated this land in its earliest days. They tamed the land as cattlemen and worked the land as farmers. They perfected jambalaya, a hearty rice dish of Spanish, African and French origin that is a jewel of Louisiana cuisine. They welcomed the growth of industry along the Mississippi River, which brought new opportunities in education, science and infrastructure that are the envy of our neighbors regionally, nationally and globally.

Ascension Parish today is a great place to build a home, raise a family, and find a good job.

As sheriff, my duties are to serve as the chief

law enforcement officer, the tax collector, the officer of the court, the keeper of the jail, and the chairman of the communications district. I am proud to say that Ascension Parish enjoys a low crime rate, well below the Louisiana and Southern average. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is one of the most professional and progressive law enforcement agencies in Louisiana. Our deputies are well trained and prepared to respond at a moment’s notice to keep Ascension safe.

I encourage everyone to take a look at all the things that make Ascension Parish great. Please visit our many shops, restaurants, hotels, festivals, entertainment venues, and museums as well as our great outdoors. I hope you feel welcomed by our warm hospitality and that you’ll back soon!

Sincerely, Sheriff Bobby Webre

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LAND AREA 292 square miles www.ascensionedc.com

Duplessis 39265 Hwy. 621 (225) 644-2694

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Parish Information

Gonzales 1706 S. Burnside Ave. (225) 647-9715

Baton Rouge General Ascension 14105 LA-73, Prairieville (225) 402-2600

Maurepas 23839 Hwy. 22 (225) 695-3104

UTILITIES CABLE

Diversion Water Co. (225) 673-8560

Prairieville 15655 Airline Hwy (225) 673-8100

Cox Communications (866) 342-5269; (225) 615-1000

Gonzales Utilities (225) 647-2841

EATEL (800) 621-4211

Parish Utilities of Ascension (225) 473-7603

ELECTRIC

LICENSES

DEMCO (225) 622-2549

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

St. Amant 44473 Hwy. 429 (225) 644-3133 Sorrento 8213 John LeBlanc Blvd.

(225) 675-2722 ASCENSION PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Entergy (800) 368-3749

WATER Ascension Water Co. (225) 675-5644

413 Williams St., Donaldsonville (225) 925-6146

Donaldsonville (Main): 500 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville (225) 473-8052

GARBAGE

302 E. Ascension St., Gonzales (225) 647-9725

Acadian Waste Disposal Service (225) 744-6400

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES

Dutchtown: 13278 Hwy. 73 Geismar (225) 673-8699

Allied Waste (225) 675-8021

2000 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge (225) 765-2800

Dale’s Garbage Service (225) 647-6061

AIRPORTS

Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd.

Gonzales (225) 647-3955 Galvez: 40300 Hwy. 42 Prairieville (225) 622-3339 ASCENSION PARISH HEALTH UNITS 1024 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd.

Gonzales (225) 644-4582 901 Catalpa St. Donaldsonville (225) 474-2004 HOSPITALS Prevost Memorial Hospital 301 Memorial Dr. Donaldsonville (225) 473-7931 Our Lady of the Lake / St. Elizabeth Hospital 1125 E. Hwy 30, Gonzales (225) 765-8872

Innovative Waste Systems 775-2350 Waste Management (800) 654-0489 GAS Donaldsonville 473-4247 Entergy (800) 368-3749 Gonzales Utilities (225) 647-2841 Louisiana Gas Service (225) 673-4602 TELEPHONE EATEL (800) 621-4211 Bell South (800) 557-6500; (800) 557-6000

Louisiana Regional Airport 6255 Industrial Blvd., Gonzales (225) 717-2077 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) 9430 Jackie Cochran Dr., Baton Rouge (225) 355-0333 Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) 1 Terminal Dr., Kenner (504) 464-0831 VOTER REGISTRATION 828 Irma Blvd. # 205, Gonzales (225) 621-5780 300 Houmas St., Donaldsonville (225) 473-7906 TOURISM, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Ascension Parish Tourism Commission 6967 LA Hwy 22, Sorrento (225) 675-6550 tourascension.com Lamar Dixon Expo Center 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales (225) 450-1009 lamardixonexpocenter.com

Welcome to Ascension Parish | 11

A state-of-the-art courthouse for Ascension Parish

SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY CITIZEN The dawn of 2021 brought with it the opening of a new state-of-the-art Ascension Parish Courthouse. Located at 607 E. Worthey St. in Gonzales, next door to the Ascension Parish Governmental Complex, the new Courthouse is a beautiful building that will serve the needs of the people of Ascension Parish, and the 23rd Judicial District, for many years to come.

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In 2017, a group of concerned judges and law enforcement officials determined that the security systems and space in the existing courthouse were not optimal for protecting the public and conducting the peoples’ justice. A committee was formed to discuss the need for and possibility of building a new courthouse.

The committee was comprised of the Parish President, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Chief District Judge, and Parish Court Judge.

GraceHebert Curtis was chosen as the architect and The Lemoine Company as general contractor. Together with the Courthouse Committee, they designed a building that would accommodate the current requirements and plan for the future growth of the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court, Ascension Parish Court, the 23rd Judicial District Court, and the Ascension Parish Sheriff ’s Office.

The three-story building has a total of eight courtrooms, with clear separations of public areas. Inmate travel within the building is well defined with no cross-over of inmate, Judges and public circulation. The large glassed lobby of the Courthouse has space for visitors queuing through the security scanners. From the lobby, visitors will be able to access the Clerk of Court, the Parish Courtroom, and the 23rd JDC Courtrooms. The Sheriff and the Gonzales Police

Department will also have a Fines Collection station near the Parish Courtroom.

Also accessible from the main lobby will be a new meeting room for the Ascension Parish Council. The 3,300 square foot addition includes a dais, staff and legal seating, and a lectern for presentations, as well as a conference room, restrooms, and a television broadcast booth with the latest electronic equipment for streaming

on Ascension21 and YouTube. The Council meeting room adjoins the jury pool room, which can accommodate up to 200 people to attend Council, Council Committees, and boards and commissions meetings.

The new Courthouse measures over 106,000 square feet, with state-of-the-art security features, and room to accommodate future growth.

Welcome to Ascension Parish | 13

Heritage Crossing blends innovative development, old-world charm

BY SCOTT J. ANDERSON A new development is coming to Gonzales that will be an epicenter for commerce and culture in Ascension Parish.

Heritage Crossing is a mixed-used development at the intersection of Hwy. 30 and Hwy. 44 (Burnside Ave.) in Gonzales. The 103-acre development is zoned Traditional Neighborhood Development and will feature a mix of residential, retail and commercial space. At the heart of the development will be the Price LeBlanc PACE Center.

Honoring the past, looking to the future DD of Louisiana, the developer behind Heritage Crossing, describes the development as “both a highly-revered legacy and a crossroads—where the heart and history of Gonzales intersect with a vibrant future.”

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This emerging development trend is like a community with the larger community. The unique mixed-use profile of Heritage Crossing supports a holistic, high-end lifestyle experience unavailable anywhere else in the parish.

“Living, shopping, dining, nightlife, working, exercising, healthcare, gathering and cultural activities—these all unfold within a place carefully attuned to the natural beauty of one of Gonzales’ untouched gems,” DD of Louisiana’s support materials for the project state.

“Residences, restaurants, retail, a hotel, offices, services and a conference center— adjacent to the region’s premier medical center—are nestled among tree-lined walking trails, a lake, and a unifying public square.”

At once distinctive and yet connected to the larger community, Heritage Crossing is where Ascension Parish’s rich past meets an inspiring horizon.

Proud partnership Heritage Crossing was conceived as a catalyst for the entire Ascension community -- a place to gather, a hub, and a vibrant center of influence for Ascension.

The developers have worked closely with city officials to ensure robust connectivity, drainage, and permitting. Clay Stafford, president of DD of Louisiana, said city officials have been enthusiastic about the project, noting the enhanced value and resources the development brings to the area. Stafford added that amenities like the PACE Center will position Heritage Crossing as a natural gathering point for civicsponsored local performance and cultural events.

“The relationship between Heritage Crossing and Ascension Parish is a symbiotic one, bringing people to the businesses of the development while offering the people of Ascension the

Ascension Parish and Gonzales also remain one of the area’s most attractive living options. The number of households has increased 39 percent since 2000, and the parish population is expected to grwo by 50 percent or more in the next 15 years.

The location at the intersection of Hwy. 30 and Hwy. 44 makes Heritage Crossing easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. Two exits off of I-10 directly feed the Heritage Crossing submarket. Also, the two highways support substantial daytime traffic. Stafford said the developers are adding several entry and exit points to the development to alleviate traffic concerns on Hwy. 30 and Hwy. 44.

The development also is adjacent to the region’s primary medical center. The proximity of the Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital (St. Elizabeth) campus ensures a stable customer segment of educated and highly trained professionals with disposable income, and 17 hotels in the vicinity provide a steady pool of outof-town visitors.

Ascension Parish is home to 15 manufacturers with employee bases of 100 people or more. The average of the group is 337, with 1,047 at BASF alone. And the parish is aggressively supporting efforts to attract new enterprises, further expanding existing facilities and employee pools.

The City of Gonzales itself is in the midst of exponential growth due to a recent increase in residential developments. Sitting at the center of the petrochemical corridor, the surrounding parishes fuel South Louisiana’s economy, and in turn, the population of Gonzales.

lifestyle and culture they have long deserved,” Stafford said in the promotional materials.

An ideal spot to grow

This unprecedented growth presents a unique opportunity for Heritage Crossing, according to DD of Louisiana. Directly between the dense population areas of Ascension parish as well as the industrial district lining Highway 30, Heritage Crossing is perfectly positioned for growth along with the surrounding community.

According to the materials provided by DD of Louisiana, Ascension Parish and Gonzales feature several keys making it the right location for this unique type of mixed-use development.

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First, Ascension is one of the fastest-growing parishes in the state. In 2017, the population was listed at 122,948. The expanding employment base and top-quality schools have made Ascension a leader in residential growth.

In 2017, the median family income in Ascension Parish was $74,748. That was the secondhighest among communities in the region, and substantially above the Baton Rouge MSA. That figure is 36 percent higher than the Louisiana state average and 20 percent higher than the U.S. average from the same period.

The parish’s location along the Mississippi River and Interstate 10 also make it a prime location for industrial projects. The area between Baton Rouge and New Orleans has seen more than $15 billion in industrial projects, with an additional $22 billion already announced.

The people of Ascension Parish also factor into the projected success of Heritage Crossing.

The employment profile within a 5-minute drive time of the development is 67 percent white collar, 23 percent blue collar, and 12 percent services.

A shining gem The site’s central location and natural beauty make it a true unpolished gem, and the owners have the unique opportunity to refine it into a shining jewel for the community and citizens of Gonzales.

The heart of Heritage Crossing is a robust commercial infrastructure that meets a wide variety of lifestyle needs for the surrounding population and serves as a natural draw for the local community. It offers centralized conveniences — but with richer character than a typical retail-heavy commercial venue, by integrating a much broader scope of life. These include: Retail shops Restaurants and Nightlife Residences Hotel Retirement community Offices (including medical) Conference center Public square Accordingly, Heritage Crossing encompasses a full range of activities – living, shopping, dining, working, exercising, gathering and cultural happenings. The proximity of the adjacent hospital provides added depth to the community’s profile as well as a strong potential customer base of employees and visitors from which to draw.

And the soul of Heritage Crossing is the natural beauty of the site itself. The commercial infrastructure will be carefully integrated with tree-lined walking trails, bike lanes, parks and wooded areas that highlight and preserve the native elements of the land.

An especially inviting design feature is the site’s extensive lake frontage that offers both aesthetic and recreational benefits. And more than just pretty scenery, the basins that surround the development have been engineered to mitigate a 25-year flood event.

“Heritage Crossing is a vibrant, accessible and inspiring space that the people of Ascension Parish will be naturally drawn to spend time in,” Stafford said in the promotional materials. “For that reason, it provides outstanding commercial opportunities to meet the needs and interests of residents and visitors. It also represents an opportunity for enterprises — both new and established — that seek a dynamic and beautiful office environment in which to flourish.”

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Welcome to Donaldsonville!

In 2013, Donaldsonville rebranded itself to become home to industry.

Donaldsonville re-emerged as a quality home to the movie and television industry.

Donaldsonville didn’t just welcome the movie business though. Also, the petrochemical industry saw the completion of CF Industries $2.1 billion-dollar project.

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As a city of tradition, history, and industry Donaldsonville welcomes all. The City of Donaldsonville serves as the Ascension Parish seat, home to the Ascension Parish Courthouse.

The city is also home to the annual Sunshine Festival, the Avenue Stroll, Juneteenth and the River Road African-American Museum.

“Respecting Our Past and Building Our Future” is our theme. We are a historic community with a past we will not forget but we also have a vision for our future. I invite you, your family, friends, and future residents and business owners to explore all we have to offer.

--Mayor Leroy Sullivan

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Historic Donaldsonville Tour Sites

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Whether taking a walking or driving tour of historic Donaldsonville, there is much to observe and appreciate in the city. The following is a guide to various buildings and attractions in the downtown historic district.

• LEMANN BUILDING c. 1877

• THE MAURIN HOUSE c. 1879

• POST OFFICE c. 1808

• ACE HARDWARE c. 1850

• CRESCENT PARK c. 1806

• THE LANDRY HOUSE c. 1870

• CYPRESS CAFE c. 1870

• BELL HOUSE c. 1860

• THE SIMS HOUSE c. 1877

• RAILROAD CAFE c. 1850

• LOUISIANA SQUARE PLACE DE LA LOUISIANA c. 1806

• HISTORIC FORT BUTLER c. 1863

• PARISH COURTHOUSE c. 1889

• THE GRAPEVINE CAFE c. 1925

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• FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH c. 1844

• STATE CAPITAL c. 1830-1831 • ST. PETER’S CHURCH c. 1866 • MISTRETTA GROCERY STORE c. 1850 • BITTERSWEET PLANTATION c. 1850 • ROSSIE’S c. 1938

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• MATASSA STORE c. 1892

• EPISCOPAL CHURCH of the ASCENSION c. 1870

• SLAVE HOUSE c. 1870

• RODRIGUE RESIDENCE c. 1882

• CABAHANOSSE BUILDING c.

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• GUINCHARD RESIDENCE c.

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• GIAMBRONE “ROW” HOUSES c. 1880, 1900

• POIRIER RESIDENCE c. 1866

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• ASCENSION BANK BUILDING c. 1892

• ST. CATHERINE of SIENNA CATHOLIC CHURCH and RECTORY c. 1926

• MASONIC TEMPLE c. 1890

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Welcome to Gonzales!

Welcome to Gonzales, Louisiana, conveniently located between the capital city of Baton Rouge and the fun and originality of New Orleans.

Gonzales is known as the “Jambalaya Capital of the World.” It is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival, which was first held in 1968.

Stephen “Steve” F. Juneau came up with the idea for the Jambalaya Festival and served as the first president of the Jambalaya Festival Association.

Our area is home to some of the South’s most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions, many steeped in our rich history. There are no fewer than a dozen antebellum homes within a short drive, numerous restaurants all featuring original cuisine and boutique shops along with an outlet mall.

So, if you’re looking for “a great escape,” or wanting to relocate, we’re sure you’ll agree when we say, “Gonzales, Nous avons tout!”

--Mayor Barney Arceneaux

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Ascension Parish Public and Private Schools PUBLIC PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Bluff Ridge Primary School 14193 Hwy 73, Prairieville (225) 391-2050

Dutchtown Primary School 13046 LA HWY 73, Geismar (225) 391-7850

Pecan Grove Primary School 1712 South Pecan Grove Ave., Gonzales (225) 391-7450

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Dutchtown Middle School 13078 LA HWY 73, Geismar (225) 391-7800

St. Amant Middle School 44317 LA Hwy. 429, St. Amant (225) 391-6500

Lake Elementary School 14185 LA Hwy. 431, St. Amant (225) 391-6550

Galvez Middle School 42018 LA HWY 933, Prairieville (225) 391-6350

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Gonzales Middle School 1502 West Orice Roth Road, Gonzales (225) 391-6450

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Lowery Middle School 2389 A HWY 1 South, Donaldsonville (225) 391-7550

Bluff Middle School 15464 Bluff Road, Prairieville (225) 391-2000 Central Middle School 14101 Roddy Road, Gonzales (225) 391-6400

Prairieville Middle School 16200 LA HWY 930, Prairieville (225) 391-6300

Donaldsonville High School 100 Tiger Drive, Donaldsonville (225) 391-7900 Dutchtown High School 13165 LA HWY 73, Geismar (225) 391-6200 East Ascension High School 612 East Worthey Road, Gonzales (225) 391-6100 St. Amant High School 12035 LA Hwy. 431, St. Amant (225) 391-6000

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Welcome to Sorrento!

Welcome to the Town of Sorrento, Louisiana, incorporated in 1956 as a village. In 1963, with a population of more than 1,000, Sorento became a town.

Today, Sorrento is a quiet town with a population of 1,500. Located in southeastern Ascension Parish, there is easy access to I-10 and US 61 (Airline Highway) and the Sunshine Bridge.

Sorrento is a Growing community with a new community center and a proposed recreation facility.

We recently have expanded our sewer system. Sorrento is served by a progressive Volunteer Fire Department with a class 4 rating. The Sorrento Lions Club is the sponsor of the Boucherie Festival, held in conjunction with the Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival in September.

The future of Sorrento looks bright with new business and houses. There is easy accessibility to the Petro Chemical industry, the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

-- Mayor Michael Lambert

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Ascension Parish Tourism rebrands as

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Tina Bouchereau and Kylie Gravois pose with the new hashtag for Ascension Parish’s rebranding as Louisiana’s Sweet Spot.

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Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and Executive Administrator Ruth Phillips look at an exhibit inside the Great River Road Museum at Houmas House.

BY MICHAEL TORTORICH Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and local dignitaries launched a rebranding effort for the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission at Houmas House’s Great River Road Museum.

Houmas House owner Kevin Kelly hosted the event, which concluded with the unveiling of the new name for the pedestrian bridge spanning over Hwy. 942 to the Mississippi River levee top.

Kelly and Nungesser pulled down a covering to reveal the new name, which is Sweet Spot Landing. Kelly said 1,500 names were submitted.

Ascension Tourism Executive Director Tracy Browning said the new branding cohesively connects all of the “sweet spots” throughout the parish.

A new video was presented, showing several aerial shots of sugarcane fields, the Mississippi River, oak trees, and various landmarks. The rebranded materials focus on attractions in Gonzales, Sorrento, and Donaldsonville.

The Donaldsonville Historic District is Louisiana’s second largest historic district behind only New Orleans.

As the narrator states, influences derive from African, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Acadian, and native cultures.

The video showcases Sorrento’s restored shops and Gonzales’ status as the Jambalaya Capital of the World.

“When you arrive there, you know you’ve reached Louisiana’s sweet spot,” the narrator said at the conclusion of the video.

Ascension Tourism’s staff includes Tina Bouchereau (executive assistant and travel counselor) and Kylie Gravois (graphic designer and social media).

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Ascension Parish Assessor Mert Smiley, Ascension Parish Tourism Executive Director Tracy Browning, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, and Chief Deputy Assessor Justin Champlin share a laugh after the unveiling of the Sweet Spot Landing at Houmas House Nov. 18. House.

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Board members include: Craig Walling (chair), Al Schof (vice chair), Michael Bonfanti (secretary and treasurer), Jeanne St. Germain, Karen Hatcher, Gasper Chifici, and Rae Milano.

All marketing materials have been revamped, including pamphlets, advertisements, and the website, which can be found at visitlasweetspot.com.

Steve Chandler, a certified tourism marketing professional and owner of Chandlerthinks, worked on the rebranding project.

Based in Franklin, Tenn., Chandlerthinks has worked on projects in 26 different states. Chandler said he has worked in south Louisiana in the past, crafting the “Cajun Bayou” branding for Lafourche Parish.

In working on the strategy, it was discovered some visitors from out of the area said they did not realize they were in Ascension Parish. They only knew that they were between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Nungesser said Louisiana has had four years of record-breaking tourism, and despite challenges, he remains optimistic about the future.

“If one state can bounce back with tourism, Louisiana can,” Nungesser said.

Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and Kelly also spoke during the event. Kelly thanked Browning and the commission for their professional approach to parish tourism.

After unveiling the new name of the bridge, many of the attendees walked over to the levee top.

Hors d’oeuvres, iced tea, and the Louisiana’s Sweet Spot Signature Cocktail were served during the event.

Those in attendance also received a gift bag with items featuring the new branding. The items included a glass, brochure, and face mask.

According to the brochure, Ascension Parish saw $169.6 million in tourism spending in 2019, which generated $21.1 million.

Helping to Feed A Hungry World CF Industries, one of North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural fertilizer products, is proud to be a member of the Donaldsonville community. For over fifty years we have been warmly welcomed by our neighbors in Ascension Parish. That closeness is deeply appreciated and is one of the factors that makes conducting business here a pleasure.

We are committed to honoring the friendships and partnerships we have formed through these years by developing the natural resources found here (water and natural gas) in a responsible manner.

Equally important, we value the “people resources” of the area. The strong work ethic of our employees at Donaldsonville is an invaluable trait. Without it the company could not have experienced the success we enjoy today.

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We are committed to operating at the highest Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, investing in the protection of employees, the community, and the environment while maintaining our position as a leading producer and supplier of high‐quality, low cost fertilizer.

We personally say “Thank You” to all of our employees who contribute their skills, knowledge and time to work safely to make a quality product.

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