Parish News - Acadiana - November - Vol 2 No 4

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT on page 22

Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana recognizes companies that are committed to exceptional ethical standards for business practices and is proud to announce the 2019 finalists for its 27th Annual Awards Program.

The “Outstanding New Business Award” was awarded to a nominated business less than three years old and has demonstrated success in customer service, marketing, advertising, communications and ethical sales

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Louisiana voters head to the polls once again on November 16th to settle run-off races left unresolved by the October 12th primary election.

In statewide elections, Gov. John Bel Edwards is fighting for a second term in a run-off against Republican businessman Eddie Rispone. Should Edwards hold on to the seat, he will be the only Democratic Governor in the deep south. The only other statewide election is for Secretary of State, where Interim Secretary, Kyle Ardoin (R) faces off

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LCG Launches 311 Lafayette Service Website

In an ongoing effort to streamline public service requests, Lafayette Consolidated Government has launched a new digital 311 Lafayette Services portal.

Through 311 Lafayette, citizens can submit service requests online and find related information in one, easy-to-access location.

This website currently allows users to report specific non-emergency police-related requests, such as suspected illegal activities, loitering, panhandling, illegal parking, and other areas of concern in the community

with “Gwen” Collins-Greenup (D).

Throughout the state, registered voters will decide on numerous local and regional seats up for grabs in this gubernatorial election.

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Continued on page 8 as well as track the progress of their request.

According to an LCG spokesperson, additional features such as reporting potholes and streetlight repairs will be added to the site in the future.

In 2018, Mayor-President Joel Robideaux and the Lafayette Consolidated Government launched a parish-wide 311 Phone Service system, which allows individuals to call a single source (311) to report non-emergency

• Runoff Election • People In Business • Business News • Construction News • Road Closures • Opinion • Events & Entertainment

service requests in Lafayette Parish.

This call center remains in place and representatives are available to take calls Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To learn more or to submit your request, visit www.311lafayette.services/ en-US/ * NOTE: If there is any doubt as to the seriousness of the situation you are reporting, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

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PARISH PROUD Launched in Lafayette Parish

CDC Shows Louisiana With Highest Number of Reported Flu Cases

By Scott Brazda

“This is not about us,” said Skyra Rideaux. “It’s about amplifying and elevating those organizations who are already making a difference.” On the afternoon of October 14th, the Keep Lafayette Beautiful director was beaming in UL’s Lite Center Wednesday afternoon as she and local business icon Matt Stuller unveiled what they hope will prove to be an instrument of change in the place we call home.

On its surface, Parish Proud is a new beautification initiative that will figuratively and (hopefully) literally change the visual landscape of, not only Lafayette, but also the municipalities of Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Scott and Youngsville. But in addition to being an ‘initiative’, Parish Proud will also serve as an organization that supports the area’s many amazing partners that— day-in, day-out – are out there making Lafayette Parish’s aesthetic appeal match the intrinsic beauty of its people.

Stuller- who not only talks the antilitter talk, but also walks the walk and picks up trash along the streets that border his Stuller, Inc. facility - said Parish Proud will focus on seven primary sources of litter: (1) Fast food packing; (2) Garbage trucks; (3) Opencontainers (beverage cups and cans that end up on streets and in yards); (4) Cigarette butts; (5) Trash that flies from the backs of pickup trucks; (6) Illegal signs; and (7) Illegal dumping. “We are

doing some great work in these areas, but we still must do so much more,” said Stuller.

Other speakers during the 90-minute unveil included Lafayette MayorPresident Joel Robideaux, McCombVeazey Neighborhood Director Tina Shelvin Bingham and city-and-parish law enforcement leaders, Police Chief Toby Aguillard and Sheriff Mark Garber.

Attendees included business and civic leaders from throughout Lafayette Parish, plus representatives from some of the 14 elementary, middle and high schools who showed their support for Parish Proud.

Parish Proud has a number of ways businesses, nonprofits and residents can further the mission, and its website (www.parishproud.org) provides the perfect entry point for those who want to become partners. “Awareness and education will be key,” added Stuller, “and each and every one of us can make a difference.”

According to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Louisiana tops the chart with the highest level of reported Influenza (Flu) cases in the continental U.S. In Lafayette Parish, Carencro Heights Elementary School was closed on November 8, 2019, due to the large number of confirmed influenza virus cases.

It is recommended that anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms see their physician as early as possible for treatment.

What is Influenza (Flu)?

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Flu Symptoms

Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel

some or all of these symptoms: • fever* or feeling feverish/chills • cough • sore throat • runny or stuffy nose • muscle or body aches • headaches • fatigue (tiredness) some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.

How Flu Spreads Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

RAGIN’ CAJUNS WATER SKI TEAM EARNS SEVENTH NATIONAL TITLE The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team won the Division 1 crown at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association’s national championship.

The team bested 12 other teams during recent competition in Rio Linda, California.

Collecting national championships is becoming a habit for the Ragin’ Cajuns. The team is the best in the country for the seventh time since it was formed in 1988. It also earned national

championships in 1995, 1997, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

Teams must qualify to compete in the national championships based on their performances during tournaments leading up to the event. The Ragin’ Cajuns were undefeated this season.

The Ragin’ Cajuns water ski team’s 22 members are from nine countries.

The team is led by head coach Ryan Gonzales. Members are: team captain Harry Spavin (England); graduate assistant Taryn Grant (Canada); Austin

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team won the Division 1 crown at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association’s national championship.

(U.S.); Bagnoli (Italy); Basic (Austria); Bull (Canada); Arron Davies (England); Major (Canada); Marenzi (Italy); Ethan Mckinnon (Australia); Allie Moodie (U.S.); Moulanier (France); Kim Niederbaumer (Germany); Patrik Oehman (Sweden); Luke

Outram (England); Pinette (Canada); Rauchenwald (Austria); Joseph Schouten (U.S.); Jonah Shaffer (Canada); Griffin Stange (U.S.); Parker Stange (U.S.) and Tetreault (Canada).

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

The following races and ballot issues were decided by the October 16th Primary Election.

Statewide Races:

Lieutenant Governor – William “Billy” Nungesser (REP) – Elected Attorney General – Jeff Landry (REP) – Elected Treasurer – John M. Schroder (REP) – Elected Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry – Michael G. “Mike” Strain (REP) – Elected Commissioner of Insurance – James J. “Jim” Donelon (REP) – Elected

Statewide Constitutional Amendments:

CA NO. 1 (ACT 444 - HB 234) Tax Exemptions for Outer Continental Shelf – Defeated CA NO. 2 (ACT 445 - HB 62) Amend Education Excellence Fund – Approved CA NO. 3 (ACT 446 - HB 428) Remedy for Unconstitutional Tax Paid – Approved CA NO. 4 (ACT 448 - SB 79) Allow New Orleans Property Tax Exemptions – Defeated

BESE Board (Education)

BESE – District 1 – James “Jim” Garvey (REP) – Elected BESE – District 2 – Kira Orange Jones (DEM) – Elected BESE – District 3 – Sandy LeBlanc Holloway (REP) – Elected BESE – District 5 – Ashley Ellis (REP) – Elected BESE – District 7 – Holly Franks Boffy (REP) – Elected BESE – District 8 – Preston Castille (DEM) – Elected

Acadiana Region – Multi-Parish

State Senator 24th District – Gerald Boudreaux (DEM) – Elected State Senator 25th District – Mark Abraham (REP) – Elected State Senator 26th District – “Bob” Hensgens (REP) – Elected State Senator 28th District – Heather Cloud – Elected State Representative 38th District – Rhonda Butler (REP) – Elected State Representative 39th District – Julie Emerson (REP) – Elected State Representative 40th District – Dustin Miller (DEM) – Elected State Representative 43rd District – Stuart Bishop (REP) – Elected State Representative 45th District – Jean-Paul Coussan (REP) – Elected State Representative 96th District – Marcus Bryant (DEM) – Elected

Lafayette Parish

PW Library: $8M/$2M Rededication – PC – Approved Assessor – Conrad Comeaux (REP) – Elected Parish Council Member – District 1 – Bryan Tabor (REP) – Elected Parish Council Member – District 2 – Kevin Naquin (REP) – Elected Parish Council Member – District 4 – John Guilbeau (REP) – Elected Parish Council Member – District 5 – Abraham “AB” Rubin, Jr. (DEM) – Elected Member of School Board – District 1 – Mary Morrison (DEM) – Unopposed Member of School Board – District 2 – Tommy Angelle (REP) – Elected Member of School Board – District 3 – Elroy Broussard (DEM) – Unopposed Member of School Board – District 4 – Tehmi Chassion (DEM) – Elected Member of School Board – District 5 – Britt Latiolais (REP) – Unopposed Member of School Board – District 6 – Justin Centanni (REP) – Unopposed Member of School Board – District 7 – Kate Bailey Labue (REP) – Elected Member of School Board – District 8 – Hannah Smith Mason (REP) – Elected

Member of School Board – District 9 – Donald Aguillard (REP) – Elected City Council Member – District 2, City of Lafayette – Andre “Andy” Naquin (REP) – zElected City Council Member – District 3, City of Lafayette – Elizabeth “Liz” Hebert (REP) – Elected City Council Member – District 4, City of Lafayette – Nanette Cook (REP) – Elected Acadia Parish Clerk of Court – Robert T. “Robby” Barousse (REP) – Elected Police Juror – District 1 – Walter Andrus (DEM) – Elected Police Juror – District 2 – Jeffery “Red Dog” Morgan (REP) – Elected Police Juror – District 3 – Chance Henry (REP) – Elected Police Juror – District 4 – Gordon Ray “G-Ray” Morgan (REP) – Elected Police Juror – District 5 – Jimmie Pellerin (DEM) – Elected Police Juror – District 6 – A. J. “Jay” Credeur (REP) – Elected Police Juror – District 7 – “Pat” Daigle (REP) – Elected

Iberia Parish

Clerk of Court – David Ditch (RP) – Elected Parish President – M. Larry Richard (NOPTY) – Elected Councilman – District 3 – Brad Davis (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 6 – Natalie Broussard (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 7 – Paul Landry (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 8 – James Trahan (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 9 – Scott Ransonet (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 11 – Brian Napier (REP) – Elected Councilman – District 12 – Lady Fontenette Brown (NOPTY) – Elected Councilman – District 14 – Chad Jerald Maturin (REP) – Elected

St. Landry Parish

Sheriff – Bobby J. Guidroz (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 2 – Nancy Carriere (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 3 – Easton Shelvin (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 4 – Mildred Thierry (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 5 – Harold Taylor (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 10 – Dexter Q. Brown (DEM) – Elected

St. Martin Parish

Sheriff – Becket Breaux (REP) – Elected Council Member – District 1 – Byron Fuselier (REP) – Elected Council Member – District 3 – LaTanghue “Tangie” Narcisse (DEM) – Elected Council Member – District 4 – David M. Poirier (REP) – Elected Council Member – District 6 – Brook Champagne (REP) – Elected

Vermilion Parish

Sheriff – Michael “Mike” Couvillon (DEM) – Elected Police Juror District 3 – Brent Landry (REP) – Elected Police Juror District 5 – Wayne Touchet (REP) – Elected Police Juror District 6 – Mark Poche’ (REP) – Elected Police Juror District 7 – Paul Ashton Bourgeois, Jr. (REP) – Elected Police Juror District 9 – Chad “Chad-O” Lege (REP) – Elected School Board Member District E – Charlotte Detraz (REP) – Elected Alderman – District C, City of Kaplan – Justin “JJ” Johnson (REP) – Elected

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NOV 27

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Pro-Business

Pro-Oil & Gas

Pro-Gun

Anti-Tax

E L ECT I O N DAT ES

Early Voting: November 2-9 Election Day: Saturday, November 16

Pro-Life

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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS VOTES

Continued from Font Page • 27 parishes have statewide & local races, and limited jurisdiction proposition • 20 parishes have statewide & local elections only • 7 parishes have statewide & local races, and parishwide proposition elections • 7 parishes have statewide & local races, parishwide and limited jurisdiction proposition elections • 1 parish (Pointe Coupee) has statewide races and a parishwide proposition In the Acadiana parishes of Lafayette, Acadia, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion, voter turnout is expected to be heavy, so officials are asking voters to be prepared before arriving at the polls.

Things to Remember

• Election Day is Saturday, November 16, 2019 • Polls open at 7 AM • Polls close at 8 PM • Voters must be prepared to show an identification card with your photo and signature prior to voting. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free Louisiana special identification card by presenting your voter registration information card to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) or you may vote by affidavit after correctly answering identifying information before voting.

• Never wear any campaign shirt, hat, and button or pin when voting. All polling places have a 600 foot campaign free zone.

- If you need assistance, ask a commissioner to instruct you on how to operate the voting machine before voting.

State Representative 50th District City Marshal – City Court, Raymond Harris, Jr. (NOPTY) City of New Iberia Vincent J. St. Blanc III

Lafayette Parish City-Parish Mayor-President

Who’s on the ballots?

Carlee Alm-LaBar No Party “Josh” Guillory Republican

Governor

Parish Council Member District 3

STATEWIDE RACES AND CANDIDATES:

John Bel Edwards Democrat “Eddie” Rispone Republican

#4 #9

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin Republican Gwen Collins-Greenup Democrat

#13 #14

Acadiana Region – Multi-Parish: BESE - District 6 “Ronnie” Morris Gregory Spiers

(REP) (REP)

State Representative 31st District Jonathan Goudeau “Gus” Rantz

(REP) (REP)

(REP)

#90 #92

#99 #101

(REP) (REP)

City Council Member – District 1, City of Lafayette Patrick “Pat” Lewis Democrat Mark Pope Republican

#121 #122

(REP) (REP)

Roger Duncan Eugene Olivier, Sr.

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St. Landry Parish Assessor

(REP) (DEM)

Parish President W.K. “Bill” Fontenot “Ken” Marks

(DEM) (IND)

(NOPTY) (DEM)

St. Martin Parish Council Member – District 2 Carla Jean Batiste Thomas Nelson

(DEM) (DEM)

Council Member – District 7 #131 #132

Vincent Alexander Albert “Da Da” Menard

(REP) (REP)

(REP) (DEM)

Police Juror District 12 Dexter James Callahan David Trahan

(REP) (DEM)

(DEM) (DEM)

Vermilion Parish Police Juror District 11 Scott Broussard Pervis Gaspard

State Representative 48th District Councilmen – District 10 “Beau” Beaullieu Ricky Gonsoulin

Roger Duncan Eugene Olivier, Sr.

Warren “Biscuit” Basco “Gil” Savoy

City Council Member – District 5, City of Lafayette

Murphy Meyers “Tommy” Romero

Councilman – District 10

Council Member – District 6

Iberia Parish State Representative 46th District Sheriff Keith Baudin Michael “Mike Pete” Huval

(REP) (REP)

Blair Briggs (DEM) Sherri Zeringue McGovern (DEM)

“Josh” Carlson Republican Jeremy Hidalgo Republican

Janet Jackson Democrat Glenn Lazard Democrat

Brett Lang “Tony” Migues

(NOPTY) (REP)

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES

Drivers should use caution and choose alternate travel routes when traveling near the following road closures in Lafayette Parish.

• Hospital Drive at Girard Park Drive: The intersection of Hospital Drive at Girard Park Drive will be closed for approximately 8-months starting Monday, November 11, 2019. The closure is necessary for the construction of a roundabout. Detour routes will be made available and local access will be maintained.

• East and West Farrel Rd at Kaliste Saloom Rd: The intersection of Kaliste Saloom Road will be closed for approximately

BBB

Continued from Font Page practices. It was presented to: • Raconteur Story Writing Services.

The “Customer Commitment Award” was awarded to a nominated business with an outstanding customer service program that exceeds customers’ expectations. It was presented to: • Gauthier’s RV Center, Inc. The “Integrity Award” was awarded to a business that has gained the respect of the community through programs and services that promote ethical business principals while focusing on outstanding advertising ethics and contributing to self-regulation in the public interest. It was presented to: • Pelican Roofing Company, LLC The “Good Neighbor Award” was awarded to a business and its employees who play a significant role in the support of programs and services to the community. It was presented to: • Giles Automotive The 27th Annual Awards Program brings attention to the practices that these businesses employ to become deeply rooted and valuable business leaders among customers and our community. In following this ideal,

3-months, weather permitting.

The contractor will be performing infrastructure and intersection improvements as part of the Kaliste Saloom Road widening project.

Traffic on Kaliste Saloom Road will be maintained. Detour routes will be made available and local access will be maintained.

• Breaux Rd Bridge just north of Elias G Rd: The Breaux Road Bridge, located approximately 1000-feet north of Elias G Road, is scheduled to be closed for approximately 90 days. Weather permitting, it will reopen by midDecember. Public Works personnel will be performing repairs to the bridge.

Detour routes will be made available and local access will be maintained.

the 2019 Awards Program theme is “Celebrating Ethics and Integrity in Acadiana.”

The honors were awarded to businesses and community servants that gained the respect of the community through programs that promote ethical business practices and principals at the 27th Annual BBB Awards Program held November 7th at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette.

“Look for the Seal” and Start with Trust®. BBB Serving Acadiana is a private non-profit organization. BBB strives for a trustworthy marketplace by maintaining standards for truthful advertising, investigating and exposing fraud against consumers and businesses.

Please contact Better Business Bureau at bbb.org or (337) 981-3497 24 hours a day for information on businesses throughout North America. Consumers can also sign up for our “Scoop” BBB eNewsletter by visiting bbb.org and clicking on the “Programs & Services” tab.

BBB Serving Acadiana services the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Landry and Vermilion.

WHAT EXACTLY IS

COMMON SENSE GOVERNMENT ?

It is limited government that serves you both efficiently and responsibly.

I proudly served in Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Environmental Division for 27 years.

I cut my budget as Environmental Manager, while also improving services to the public. When elected, I will give you efficient, cost-effective government.

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10 Former Ragin’ Cajuns Inducted Into Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame As part of its Homecoming celebration, 10 former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns were inducted into the Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame.

The 2019 class includes eight former student-athletes and two coaches.

Inductees include former studentathletes Jose Alvarez (baseball), Stephanie DeFeo (softball), Priscilla Lima (volleyball), Kathy Morton (softball) and Ivan “Ike” Taylor (football). The men’s tennis doubles team of Bret Garnett and Ashley Rhoney will also enter the Hall of Fame. Also among the inductees are the first father and daughter ever inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, Leigh Hennessy Robson (trampoline), and her father, the late Jeff Hennessy, a trampoline coach (lifetime achievement). The late track and field coach Charles Lancon will also be inducted.

Alvarez led the Ragin’ Cajuns in wins and strikeouts during his two seasons with the team in 1977 and 1978. He became the first Ragin’ Cajuns pitcher since Ron Guidry to throw a nineinning, no-hitter when he struck out 10 batters during an 11-0 win over UT Arlington on April 30, 1978. Alvarez was the Southland Conference’s Pitcher of the Year in 1978. He would ultimately

earn a spot on the conference’s AllDecade Team for the 1970s. Alvarez played in the Major Leagues for several seasons after being drafted in the eighth round of the 1978 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves.

DeFeo, a member of the Ragin’ Cajuns softball team from 1994-97, was a threetime All-American who played first base and was a designated player. As a freshman, her batting average was .435, and her slugging percentage was .739, a school record. She finished her career as the school record holder in home runs (43), runs batted in (187), walks (94) and slugging percentage (.676).

DeFeo is currently head coach at Mercer University.

Garnett and Rhoney are the only All-Americans in the history of Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis. They played both singles and doubles. In doubles, the pair was ranked No. 1 in the nation in 1987 and No. 2 in 1988. They were members of the Ragin’ Cajuns tennis team that earned a year-end No. 18 ranking in 1988. Garnett was 65-39 in singles; Rhoney was 71-48 in singles. While playing professionally as a doubles team, Garnett and Rhoney reached the quarterfinals of the French Open. They reached the Round of 16 at three other Grand Slam events – the US Open, the

Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Jeff Hennessy, an associate professor of physical education at the University from 1959 to 1986, was director of the University’s gymnastics and trampoline programs. He was coach of the United States trampolining team from 1964 to 1980. As coach of the U.S. team, he led his squad to nine world titles. Hennessy also coached more trampoline and double mini-trampoline world and national champions than any other person. The athletes he coached were awarded 26 world championships, and numerous national and regional titles.

Leigh Hennessy was a five-time National AAU All-American from 1976-80 during her career at the University. She then became a 10-time U.S. champion and two-time world champion. She was inducted into the World Acrobatics Society Hall of Fame in 2005, and the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2007. She went on to become a prolific Hollywood stunt person, appearing in over 100 movies and TV series.

Lancon, a 1959 graduate who coached at Louisiana from 1990-2002, inherited a track and field program that had not claimed a conference title since 1970, and quickly created a powerhouse.

Under his guidance, the Ragin’ Cajuns

claimed 17 conference titles, including three during his second season. He led Louisiana to a “Quadruple Crown” in 1993 as coach for the men’s and women’s teams. Each claimed the Sun Belt Conference outdoor and indoor titles. Lancon was a Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year 14 times.

Lima, who played for Louisiana from 1999 to 2002, ranks among the volleyball program’s top five in singleseason kills (381), attack attempts (1,006), and points (448.5). She was a two-time all-conference selection. She finished her career with 1,228 kills – a number that still ranks in the top five in school history. Lima has played professionally for several tours, earning numerous top five finishes, and for the Brazilian National Beach Team. In 2009, she was named the Most Improved Player on the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour.

Morton was a two-time, first-team All-American, in 1994 and 1995. She hit .360 or higher in each of her final three seasons, capped off by back-toback .400 campaigns her final two years.

Morton finished her career as the school record-holder in 12 different categories, including base hits (281), doubles (61), home runs (29) and RBI’s (176). She was selected to the NFCA All-Region and the All-Louisiana teams each of the four seasons she played at Louisiana from 1992 to 1995. Morton was named to the All-Tournament team at the 1993 Women’s College World Series.

Taylor, who began his career as a Ragin’ Cajun at running back, switched to defensive back for his senior year.

He recorded 46 tackles, forced two fumbles and broke up eight passes.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Taylor in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He helped lead the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins, in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. During his NFL career, Taylor played in 175 games and recorded 636 tackles with 14 interceptions.

The University’s Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who distinguished themselves as studentathletes, coaches, administrators, and alumni whose collegiate careers were shortened by the chance to pursue professional sports and/or made significant contributions to their professions and their communities.

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2019 PROJECT FRONT YARD AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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[7 miles from Lafayette off I-49 at exit 7 between Carencro and Sunset] www.barewoodfurniturecenter.com | 337-896-5203 Since Project Front Yard’s (PFY) inception in 2014, the community-wide beautification initiative has worked to highlight those who work diligently to improve the community. As a part of their ongoing commitment to PFY’s mission, IBERIABANK partnered once again to celebrate honorees at the event. The awards are given annually to recognize individuals and organizations in Lafayette who are working to create a cleaner, greener and environmentally conscious community.

During this year’s ceremony, awards were given to honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the mission of Project Front Yard: • Best in Restoration was presented to Christie Snow, an individual whose ability to show compassion for the environment led her to organize “Pick It Up Acadiana”. Snow’s mission was to help any individual or group who wanted to make a change in their community, but lacked the resources, education, or ideas to begin. Snow’s initiative is not aimed at just one park, but all public and private areas that need upkeep to stay beautiful for others in the future. * Best in Preservation was presented to Alzina Dural, Founder of Seasons’ the Green Leaf, who began her first project by implementing and developing consistent Neighborhood Watch programs in Quiet Town (QT). Seasons’ the Green Leaf provides a food pantry and books and materials throughout the Lafayette community for anyone having

a need. In addition, Seasons’ has been in the forefront of successfully securing Project Front Yard within the “QT” community through partnering with Sheriff Mark Garber and his inmate worker crew to maintain grass and litter pick-ups throughout “QT.” • Best in Advocacy was presented to Denise Lanclos who has just about a full-time job working on Azalea Trail’s social media, grant applications, coordinating projects and remapping its trail to promote ecotourism. Lanclos has expanded the original urban core concentration of effort on the original trail and envisions greater community landscapes to include a plan for “Grand Boulevards” of trees and azaleas. * Best Overall Project Front Yard Effort was presented to Moncus Park. Moncus Park was selected as a recipient for this year’s Apache Tree Grant Program and from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services to re-establish one of the largest stands of Cajun coastal prairie that will exist. In addition to the over 100-year-old oak trees, they planted 60 new live oaks that will line a ¾ mile promenade in the park.

• The Mayor’s Citizen Action Award, a new category this year, was presented to Ross Cottrill for his consistent participation in PFY’s events including Embrace A Space and Household Hazardous Waste Day. Cottrill earned 25,000 points and ranked number one on the leaderboard of the Gnome Nation app.

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PEOPLE IN BUSINESS

Jerry Prejean Named National Board Chair for AMIkids

Chuck Kleckley Joins the Picard Group The Picard Group (TPG) is pleased to announce that former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Chuck Kleckley is joining the firm as Senior Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs. Kleckley, who will be based in Lake Charles, brings 15 years

AMIkids Inc. is proud to welcome Jerry Q. Prejean as the new National

Hoyt & Stanford Announces New Partner and Name Change

of legislative and governmental affairs

Lafayette-based law firm Hoyt, Stanford

experience.

& Wynne—formerly named Hoyt &

All of us at The Picard Group are

Stanford—is pleased to announce the

excited about the wealth of talent,

addition of Jena Kyle Wynne as partner.

insight, and statewide relationships

Recently selected by the American

that Chuck brings to the firm,” said

Institute of Legal Counsel as one of

Tyron Picard, Principal and Founder of

Louisiana’s 10 Best Attorneys, Wynne

TPG. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing

has quickly distinguished herself as

Chuck since his days on the Calcasieu

an exceptional attorney since being

Parish Police Jury and have seen how

admitted to practice in 2015. Focused in

his attentive and calm demeanor often

the areas of estate planning, successions,

leads to solutions in the most complex

tax law, elder law and special needs,

situations. His relationships on both

she has represented Hoyt, Stanford &

sides of the aisle, as well as at all levels of

Wynne clients before trial and appellate

government, will be at a great resource

court with resounding success.

for the firm and our clients.”

“I am deeply honored to be joining

“After serving 16 years as an elected

this firm as a partner, and I am equally

official and almost four years in

grateful for the wonderful opportunity

government relations, I’m thrilled to

extended by the firm’s leadership, Ted

join the professional team at The Picard

Hoyt and Reardon Stanford,” said

Group,” Kleckley said. “The Picard

Wynne. “I sincerely appreciate their

Group and I share the same values and

confidence in me, and I look forward

goals of delivering timely and effective

to continuing the firm’s mission of

results.”

achieving our clients’ goals.”

Board Chair for the organization.

“Our National Board provides invaluable oversight and guidance to our organization, helping to strengthen our mission of serving at-risk youth,” said from Michael Thornton, CEO & President, AMIkids. “Mr. Prejean has a great history with our organization, and is a well-respected member of his community for his professional and personal accomplishments. His leadership will be a great asset to our mission over the next two years.”

AMIkids is a national nonprofit

Courtney Branson Joins the Standard Title Team

Standard Title is pleased to announce that Courtney Branson has joined their team. Courtney serves as our Marketing Coordinator and brings four years of marketing experience to the team. She was raised in Lafayette, received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration.

Outside of work and her studies, she enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, volunteering in the community, and baking. Courtney is a provisional member of the Junior League of Lafayette and a member of The705.

organization that serves at-risk youth with local programs in nine states throughout the country. Since 1969, AMIkids has empowered more than 140,000 boys and girls from across the nation, helping to transform their lives and guide them towards a bright future.

Prejean is senior vice president and private client group manager for Iberia Bank and has over 25 years in the banking industry. He has worked extensively within the health care industry and has been executive committee member and budget and finance committee chair for AMI Kids as well as past chairman and current board member of AMI Kids, Acadiana.

Learn more at: AMIkids.org.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

The former Posado’s Café building

Company announced the closure

Government. The buildings, which

on Ambassador Caffery Parkway in

of their Lafayette store. Caroline &

once housed the Federal Courthouse,

Lafayette has been purchased by a local

Company will occupy nearly half

Lafayette City Police station, and

company for approximately $2 million.

of the 35,000 sq. ft. building, with

Acadiana Open Channel have been

Plans are in the works to re-develop the

the remaining portion to leased for

vacant for years.

property into a multi-tenant retail and

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is moving its Arnould Boulevard

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Bristow Group Successfully Emerges From Chapter 11 PRNewswire - Bristow Group Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, after successfully completing its debt restructuring process and implementing the Chapter 11 reorganization plan confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in early October.

Bristow has reduced its debt significantly and is emerging with $535 million of new capital, which it believes will provide significant financial flexibility to support its global operations. The Company also announced it has amended and reinstated its $75 million term loan as of its emergence.

L. Don Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow, said, “We are beginning this new chapter of Bristow’s proud history having achieved our key restructuring goals: a stronger balance sheet and improved liquidity

that will enable us to continue providing industry-leading service to our global client base. I would like to commend our global team for its unwavering focus on delivering safe and efficient service to our clients and passengers as we navigated the restructuring process.”

Miller continued, “We are committed to further building on our global leadership role in offshore oil and gas transportation and search and rescue.

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

First Horizon National Corp and IberiaBank Corp to Merge in 2020

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PRNewswire - First Horizon National Corp. (“First Horizon”) (NYSE: FHN) and IBERIABANK Corporation (“IBERIABANK”) (NASDAQ: IBKC) have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, the combined holding company and bank will operate under the First Horizon name and will be headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.

Once the transaction is completed, the combined company will be one of the largest financial services companies headquartered in the South and one of the top 25 banks in the U.S. in deposits.

The combined organization will have $75 billion in assets, $57 billion in deposits and $55 billion in loans. The merger combines two complementary franchises that are uniquely positioned to capitalize on market opportunities and increase their client base through greater scale, strategic investments in advanced technologies and expanded product offerings.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, IBERIABANK shareholders will receive 4.584 shares of First

Horizon for each IBERIABANK share they own. First Horizon shareholders will own 56% and IBERIABANK shareholders will own 44% of the combined company. Additionally, IBERIABANK shareholders will receive a 43% increase in their dividend after consummation of the transaction, based upon each company’s current dividend per share.

Bryan Jordan, Chairman and CEO of First Horizon, said, “Our merger of equals with IBERIABANK is an exciting milestone and the logical next step in the continued successful transformation of our company. Separately, we are both formidable organizations with strong track records, great businesses and talented bankers. Together, First Horizon and IBERIABANK will create a powerful new company driven by our shared commitment to our customers, communities, shareholders and the employees we serve. We are pleased to have a partner with a complementary people-focused culture, shared values and a growth-oriented business model. Our combined new scale, deep experience in financial services and diverse business mix in the South uniquely position us to accelerate our growth and create lasting shareholder value.”

IBERIABANK President and CEO Daryl Byrd said, “This merger of equals represents an exciting next chapter for both companies. By joining forces with First Horizon, we will create an organization that has the resources to invest in advanced technologies and expand lending capacity and product offerings for our combined clients. We chose a partner who values deep relationships and is culturally aligned with our core mission, which is to create a great place to work for employees, deliver extraordinary, value-based client service, meet the expectations of our shareholders and invest in the communities we serve.

Our partnership will leverage our bestin-class workforce and build on and complement the well-established strong foundations of both organizations. We look forward to bringing our companies together to better serve our clients and communities.”

The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of customary regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of each company.

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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Notable commercial alteration, demolition, and building permits currently ACTIVE with Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Development and Planning Department as of November 1, 2019.

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200 JOHN GLENN DR - $4,232,000.00

Commercial Demolition Permits:

OFCH/IBERIA BANK: (OLD FED. COURTHOUSE) OFFICE BLDG 705 JEFFERSON ST - $750,000.00

LGH: MEDICAL OFFICE

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STATE NEWS

Louisiana Prisons Struggle to Track Inmate Release Dates, Legislative Auditor Says

By David Jacobs | The Center Square

The agency that runs Louisiana’s state prisons isn’t doing enough to track inmate release dates and parole eligibility, a Louisiana Legislative Auditor report says.

Department of Public Safety and Corrections officials say a new policy ensures supervisors review some time calculations but the department doesn’t have the resources to review every inmate’s situation.

The auditor found 5 of 40 computations tested had inaccurate information, based on the supporting documentation, resulting in inaccurate release dates or parole eligibility classifications. In addition, 21 of 40 computations tested did not have reviewer initials or other support to indicate the sentence computation was reviewed by someone other than the preparer.

“Calculating offender release dates is a complicated process,” DOC Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc said in his written response to the audit. “Each legislation session that results in a change to laws that impact time computation requires the Department to develop a method to implement the change and clarify the impacts of the change to existing laws and adjust training accordingly.”

In cases when changes to the law are forward-looking only, staff continues to have cases that must be tracked while following the old laws, he added.

Last year, the corrections department implemented a new procedure in which supervisors review 25 time computation cases per month, LeBlanc said, but resources are not available to have supervisors review every case.

The auditor’s office says the department also “does not have adequate controls in place” for the pharmacy inventory at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center and the automotive fuel inventory at three other

facilities.

Department officials say they will stop accepting unused medications donated by nursing homes, though the practice “saves tax payers thousands of dollars each year,” because the volume

of donations is too difficult to track without additional staff. Officials also plan to implement a new fuel card system.

The auditor’s office says department spending remained relatively

steady over the past five fiscal years.

Lawmakers cut state funding in fiscal year 2016 but increased it over the next two years.

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STATE NEWS Walk-On’s Terminates Relationship With Lafayette Businessman for Racist Facebook Post

and create a network needed to research and

relationship with a Lafayette businessman

line in 2017-18 made up 19.8 percent of the

develop autonomous vehicles.

19.8% of Louisiana Residents Live in Poverty, Most in U.S. Louisiana residents living below the poverty

Walk-On’s has terminated its franchise

state’s population, the highest rank among

for a Facebook post that prompted public

the 50 states and the District of Columbia,

outcry for racial implications. Brandon

according to new Census Bureau data. The

Hargrave, a co-owner of the Covington

state’s poverty rate was up 0.4 percentage

location of Walk-On’s, posted a video on

points from the two-year average of 2015-16

Facebook that showed African-American

(19.4 percent), the Census Bureau reported.

children taking handfuls of candy from an unattended bowl while trick-or-treating.

Hargrave, who is white, called the children derogatory names and “the cancer of this planet” in the Facebook post. According to a company spokesperson, a transition plan for the ownership and operations of the Covington location of Walk-On’s is currently underway.

New Orleans Attorney Appointed Highlights From the to U.S. Tax Court Senate Committee The Trump administration has appointed New Orleans attorney Christian Weiler Hearing: to the United States Tax Court. Weiler is

a board-certified tax law specialist whose current practice includes all areas of tax

NCAA Rules Change Could Lead to Financial Opportunities for Athletes

The NCAA governing board announced plans in early November to change its rules and allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses. The move comes in response to California’s passage of a law allowing college athletes to market themselves and proposals being considered by several other states and Congress—The NCAA gave itself until 2021 to implement new rules.

law, estate and business planning, with an emphasis in tax controversy and tax litigation matters, according to his firm’s website. The U.S. Tax Court resolves disputes between taxpayers and the IRS. Baton Rouge and Ruston to Split $32.2 Million in Federal Transportation Dollars According to U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office, Baton Rouge will receive $15 million and Ruston will get $17.2 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

-Sen. Kennedy on the fraud taking place: “I understand making a mistake in terms of a payment. But we’re paying dead people for God’s sake, and they’ve been dead a long time. Now I’ve seen dead people vote but never cash a check.”

-Sen. Kennedy on lack of accountability: “It’s easier to divorce your spouse than fire someone around here. It just seems to be me, within the parameters of the law, that some people ought to be fired over this. I mean how can you defend paying a dead man?”

State Treasury Publishes Names of People With Unclaimed Property

The state Treasury has published the names of people who are owed unclaimed property that was reported over the past year.

Residents can search for their names and file a claim for the property online at louisiana. findyourunclaimedproperty.com.

Unclaimed property consists of abandoned financial assets such as checking and savings accounts, unpaid wages, securities, life insurance payouts, uncashed checks, and the proceeds of safe deposit boxes that are without activity for a certain period of time. It does not include real estate or vehicles.

Best Political Quote of The Month Goes to Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) “How can you defend paying a dead man?”

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned U.S. Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Hon. Gene L.

Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage

Dodaro about improper payments to

Development grant program.

deceased people during a Senate Budget

Baton Rouge will use the money to fund

Committee hearing. The government’s

Louisiana’s first bus rapid transit project. The

payments to deceased individuals routinely

Plank-Nicholson BRT line will stretch nine

waste millions of taxpayer dollars. Earlier

miles across the city to connect northern

this year, Sen. Kennedy introduced the

and southern Baton Rouge to downtown

bipartisan Stopping Improper Payments

and LSU. Additional roadway, sidewalk and

to Deceased People Act with Sen. Tom

intersection infrastructure improvements

Carper (D-Del.). The Senate Homeland

will provide expanded connectivity and

Security and Government Affairs

increased safety.

Committee advanced the bill in May. Sens.

Ruston will build new roads and upgrade

Kennedy and Carper’s bill will give all

existing roads from the I-20 corridor to

necessary federal agencies access to the

downtown Ruston and Louisiana Tech

Social Security Administration’s federal

University. The Monroe Street Corridor

database of reported deceased individuals

Project is meant to serve as a Smart Cities

for comparison with their records to catch

Innovation Testbed, which will embed

payments that shouldn’t be made.

sensors and provide real-time data for traffic, parking, environmental conditions,

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OPINION

Trump Derangement Syndrome on Steroids

By David Limbaugh

Trump, for dragging us through this

about some awful thing Trump did or said,

desperate and bitter, but space constraints

Trump Derangement Syndrome is not

nightmare.

only to have someone stop and say, ‘Oh god,

preclude further dissection. I’ll just leave

merely a cute-sounding phrase to deflect

Instead, they immediately pivoted to

let’s just not talk about him for a while. I

you with his closing paragraph, which

criticism of President Trump. It’s real. It’s

Ukraine. Here we go again — but this time,

can’t take it.”

encapsulates his TDS: “There may yet be

palpable.

it’s really serious. What is this, the fourth

What’s exhausting is the ceaseless leftist

more to come, if nothing else in the form of

Case in point: The American Prospect’s

impeachment attempt? Why not? We now

noise machine railing against Trump.

an election defeat next year. But it’s hard to

Paul Waldman gives us an earful about

know from released transcripts that they’ve

Leftists need to remove the smudges

escape the gnawing feeling that nothing we

President Trump and how Trump is

been planning this coup from the jump. We

from their mirrors and see that they are

can do to Trump will ever make up for what

destroying everything that’s good and

already knew it, but we’ve got the smoking

projecting. They are the ones who have been

he has done to us.”

decent in America. Let me share some of his

gun. Will they be held to account for their

vicious and hateful toward Trump from the

To the contrary, Trump has done nothing

words, which speak for themselves — but

election and post-election interference? Of

beginning. They have wrongly accused him

to them, but they have done plenty to him.

I’ll speak for them, too.

course not, unless their constituents vote

— and his supporters (half of Americans) —

And he’s done plenty for us — specifically

“The impending impeachment of Donald

them out of office for abuse of power.

of racism and cruelty. They have contempt

standing athwart the extreme left’s crusade

Trump brings with it the possibility of

Waldman continues: “This is one of

for all his supporters. Yet has Trump called

to fundamentally and permanently

something that has been in short supply

the products of Trump’s time in office:

them Nazis? Racists?

transform America into a nation our

over the last three years: accountability,”

the contamination of our emotional lives.

If you don’t believe me, read Waldman’s

framers wouldn’t recognize.

Waldman writes. “At last, you may think, we

Trump has made us feel dread, despair,

elaboration: “For many the mere fact that

Thank you, President Trump, for standing

can use a constitutional process to proclaim

disillusionment, and a dozen other awful

Trump could win in 2016 (even if he got

up for America and those who still believe

at last that This Is Not OK.” Waldman goes

emotions whose grip it feels impossible

three million fewer votes than Hillary

in it.

on to acknowledge that Trump probably

to escape. And even if he loses in 2020

Clinton) was reason enough to lose faith in

won’t be held to account after all, because

then slinks back to Mar-a-Lago to spend

their country in a fundamental way. Eight

though the House will likely impeach him,

his days regaling his dwindling number

years before they had convinced themselves

the Senate will vote against removing him

of sycophants with tales of his matchless

that Barack Obama’s election meant

from office.

presidency, we’ll continue to live with the

America could be the place they wanted

What strikes me is Waldman’s unchecked

effects for years or even decades to come.”

it to be: inclusive, tolerant, progressive,

assertion that Trump’s accountability “has

I don’t know whom Waldman purports to

hopeful. Trump came along and told them

been in short supply.” He wholly ignores that

speak for, but millions of Americans would

that America was not that place.”

Democrats have been feverishly pursuing

find his words repugnant. Trump doesn’t

What? Precisely the opposite is true.

Trump since he announced his candidacy.

make us feel dread and despair. Bullish

Progressives are the antithesis of inclusion,

For two years, they’ve prosecuted a bogus

on America and fighting leftist insanity

tolerance and hope. They are intolerant of

case on Trump “colluding” with Russia,

and political correctness, he invigorates

opposing viewpoints, and they readily use

guaranteeing they had unimpeachable

our patriotic instincts. His policies have

the power of government and social media

evidence.

stimulated robust economic growth, which

giants to suppress conservative speech and

They were lying, and their would-be

is hardly cause for despair.

religious liberty. They bully conservatives

savior, special counsel Robert Mueller,

Waldman details “the unceasing parade

out of restaurants and college campuses.

produced no evidence of collusion.

of horrors emanating from the Oval Office,”

They are anything but hopeful. Former

Accountability? Why haven’t the Democrats

citing the usual litany of Trump’s alleged

President Obama’s team told us the days

David Limbaugh is a writer, author and

had to answer for their wasting taxpayers’

sins — his oh-so-offensive tweets, his racism

of 3% growth were over. President Trump

attorney. His latest book is “Guilty by

time and money over this lie? Neither they

and his cruelty. It’s just so exhausting for

rejected the naysaying and gave us an

Reason of Insanity: Why the Democrats

nor their legacy media co-conspirators

poor Waldman. He writes: “And how many

economic boom, fulfilling his campaign

Must Not Win.” Follow him on Twitter @

have uttered one syllable of apology to

times have you found yourself almost

promises and restoring hope.

davidlimbaugh and his website at www.

the American people, let alone President

involuntarily talking with friends or family

The rest of Waldman’s piece is even more

davidlimbaugh.com.

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