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Gwen Broussard is now part of the 4-H Hall of Fame.

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Photo by Bruce Schultz/LSU AgCenter
A dozen new members for the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized April 28. They were, left to right, front row, Deborah Gissel, of Jefferson Parish; Leonard Eisenstein, of St. Martin Parish; Rosanne Williams, of Livingston Parish for her late husband, David; Gayla Crum, of Concordia Parish; Brenda Foster McCoy, of Bienville Parish; and Mary Ann Sagrera, of Acadia Parish; back row, from left, Andrea Alday, of St. Charles Parish; Blue Rolfes, of Lafayette Parish; Elizabeth Jordan, of Caddo Parish; Kathy Landry, of St. Mary Parish; Gwen Broussard, of Vermilion Parish; and Sharon Nabours, of Calcasieu Parish.

Broussard honored as 4-H Hall of Famer

MANSURA — Twelve new members of the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized on April 28 for their years of dedication to youth in the state 4-H program.
Mark Tassin, LSU AgCenter associate vice president and 4-H program leader, said 4-H is able to carry out its mission because of the efforts of parents, volunteers and LSU AgCenter employees. As a result, tens of thousands of youths have been affected. “We probably could be recognizing thousands of people,” he said.
So far, the Hall of Fame includes 220 people since it was started in 2008, Tassin said.

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Councilman Brady Broussard Jr. said some constituents recently brought up issues with crosswalks in the downtown area.

City asks DOTD to evaluate crosswalks in downtown Abbeville

There is plenty of foot traffic that shares the downtown Abbeville area with drivers.
Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., whose district C incudes the area, said some who walk in downtown have expressed concerns about pedestrian safety.
“I have heard concerns from downtown residents about the danger of crossing downtown streets,” Broussard said.

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Lt. Gov. Nungesser touts tourism while speaking to Chamber in Abbeville

Lt. Gov. Nungesser touts tourism while speaking to Chamber in Abbeville

Billy Nungesser knows how much Louisiana has to offer.
As Lieutenant Governor, Nungesser works every day to bring that message to not only the rest of the country, but to the entire world.
Nungesser made a stop Thursday afternoon in Vermilion Parish, a place he said has a tremendous amount to offer to the tourism industry. Nungesser spoke to members of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and local officials during the Chamber’s general membership meeting at the American Legion Hall in Abbeville.

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The path of the walking trail is highlighted in red.

Kaplan Council awards walking trail project

KAPLAN — The construction of the walking trail was given the approval to begin during the regular Kaplan city council meeting last Tuesday.
City engineer Brett Bayard informed the council that six contractors were sent bids requesting quotes for the bid in February. However, no quotes were submitted.
While trying to continue to reach out to get bids, they were contacted by Hardee Lumber Company of Kaplan who expressed interest in bidding. Their bid price came it at $138,374, approximately $2,000 more than the original budget.
They were awarded the contract.

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Darlene Gaspard, Debbie Garrot and Renee Chiasson show off the collars for the dog walking program.

Local business partnering with shelter to create dog walking program

Thibodeaux’s Town & Country is supporting a dog walking program with Vermilion Parish Rabies Animal Control.
It’s the idea VPRAC, with the approval of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, to establish a dog walking program. The facility is introducing this program in order to get the dogs more human companionship and exercise. Interaction between people and pets has many mutual benefits.

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