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Lance Broussard

Lance Broussard seeking to become Sheriff for new direction, future for Vermilion Parish

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:25am

ln his 35 years with the Vermilion Parish Sheriffs Office, Capt. Lance Broussard worked as a corrections officer, patrol deputy, detective, K-9 officer, and DARE instructor. He was part of US Customs Blue Lightning, LA Sheriffs Association Task Force, Marine and Aircraft Smuggling, Drug Interdiction programs, a Rescue Diver, and worked from Texas to Mississippi fighting crime. He was a hands-on worker here in Vermilion Parish, and he will be a hands-on leader as your sheriff.
Lance is ready to serve as your Sheriff on Day One, implementing a vision that will improve safety for your family and for all of us. He will implement better technology with federal grants, restructure the Narcotics Task Force, put Resource Officers in EVERY school, expand the DARE program, expand the K-9 Unit, bring back Litter Abatement, and increase training opportunities for all Law Enforcement First Responders and Fire Fighters.
Lance will work with local, state and federal agencies to improve operations, protect your tax dollars, and fight every type of crime we face - including, especially, in our schools. He will create funding - from his own pocket, if necessary - to give teachers the technology to secure their classrooms in an emergency.
The world is changing around us, with new drugs taking lives, addictions destroying families, and Internet predators preying on our children. If we don't act with vision and determination, our safety and quality of life will suffer. Lance Broussard is ready to serve you as a full-time Sheriff NOW.
Married to his wife Alecia for almost 34 years and the father of two grown sons, Lance has shown the Christian values we all share - not just in his work, but in his life. His father, former Abbeville Mayor Brady Broussard and mother, Bonnie Broussard, taught him the value of public service, and Lance has never strayed from that vision.
It's time to change the face of our Sheriff’s Office. It's time for vision and action, not politics.
Lance would love to know that all his commitment, hard work, and dedication from teaching DARE to so many students in the parish will have an impact on his dream to become your Sheriff. It's time for a new leader for your Sheriff’s Department.
Please vote Lance Broussard #64 for Sheriff on October 12.

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Mike “MJ” Landry

Mike ‘MJ’ Landry running fo Vermilion Parish Police Jury in District 12

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:24am

I, Mike “MJ” Landry, am seeking election to the Vermilion Parish Police Jury in District 12.
I have been a resident of Kaplan and District 12 for more than 30 years.
I attended Indian Bayou and Kaplan High School.
I have 12 years of law enforcement experience. I have 15 years of experience with Baroid.
I am married to Tony Istre Landry. We have six children.
My goal is to improve water drainage, roads, trash service and to make our parish better.
I would appreciate your vote on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

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Wanda Lynn Turner

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 9:29am

June 5, 1963 ~ September 24, 2019

A memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Wanda Lynn Turner, 56, who died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Samantha Perrin and her husband Kyle Taylor of Port Allen; son, Scott Henry of Abbeville; mother, Lillian Suire Turner; best friend, Paula Menard; granddaughter, Alayna Henry; five brothers, Steve Turner, Earl Turner, Eddie Turner, Michael Miller and Curney Turner; and six sisters, Barbara Dronet, Brenda Spradley, Goldie Turner, Rebecca White, Peggy Turner and Genevieve Neveu.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ores Turner, Sr.; sister, Judy Wesson; and brothers, Allen Stoute, Ronnie Turner, Jerry Turner, Russell Turner, Jeffery Turner and Ores Turner, Jr.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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Vermilion Catholic’s defense has been solid all year. Some of the players on defense are Jacob Noegel (35), Jude Roger (73), Paul Moresi IV (60), Colin Mier (56) and Kyle Romero (19). The Eagles will be on the road on Friday to battle Kaplan.

Vermilion Catholic stays at No. 5 in Class 1A; Kaplan is No. 8 in 3A

Wed, 09/25/2019 - 9:04am

Class 5A

1. John Curtis (8) 3-0
2. Catholic-BR 3-0
3. West Monroe (1 ) 2-1
4. Rummel 3-0
5. Acadiana 3-0
6. Haughton 3-0
7. Destrehan 3-0
8. Alexandria 3-0
9. East Ascension 2-1
10. Zachary 1-2

Others receiving votes: Scotlandville 17, Ruston 8, Captain Shreve 5, Slidell 5, Live Oak 2, Terrebonne 2.

Class 4A

1. St. Thomas More (6) 3-0
2. Karr (3) 2-1
3. Lakeshore 3-0
4. Neville 3-0
5. Leesville 3-0
6. Eunice 3-0
7. Northwood 3-0
8. Warren Easton 1-1
9. Bastrop 3-0
10. Assumption 3-0

Others receiving votes: Evangel 16, Breaux Bridge 15, Carver 13, Tioga 6, Landry-Walker 3, Plaquemine 2.

Class 3A

1. Sterlington (6) 3-0
2. St. James (3) 3-0
3. Iota 3-0
4. Union Parish 2-1
5. University 1-2
6. Lake Charles Prep 1-1
7. North Webster 2-1
8. Kaplan 2-1
9. Loranger 3-0 NR
10. St. Martinville 1-2
Others receiving votes: De La Salle 23, Jena 11, Caldwell Parish 10, Marksville 6, Brusly 5, E.D. White 5, Hannan 5, Madison Prep 3, Wossman 1.

Class 2A

1. Notre Dame (9) 3-0
2. Newman 3-0
3. Lafayette Christian 2-1
4. Amite 2-1
(tie) St. Charles 3-0
6. Ferriday 2-1
7. Kentwood 2-1
8. St. Helena 2-1
9. Lakeview 3-0
10. Many 0-3

Others receiving votes: Dunham 18, Catholic-New Iberia 4, East Feliciana 2, Lakeside 2, Rosepine 2.

Class 1A

1. Southern Lab (5) 2-1
2. Calvary Baptist (1) 3-0
3. Ascension Catholic (2) 3-0
4. Oak Grove 1-2 (1) 2-0
5. Vermilion Catholic 2-1
6. Country Day 2-1
7. West St. John 2-1
8. Ouachita Christian 2-1
9. Oberlin 3-0
10. Opelousas Catholic 3-0

Others receiving votes: Montgomery 19, Haynesville 13, Central Catholic-Morgan City 11, Logansport 6, Catholic-Pointe Coupee 6, St. Frederick 1, Basile 1.

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Elliot Broussard of VPSO joins Economic Development Board

Tue, 09/24/2019 - 9:31am

Vermilion Parish is ripe for investment and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about the work they’re doing in all areas of the parish. To help provide vision and direction for the staff and programming is the organization’s 15-member board representing Vermilion Parish cities, towns, and government organizations as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
As the economic development entity for the parish, the Alliance is tasked with protecting Vermilion’s job opportunities, its cultural identity, options for our youth, and the future of our community. So, adding Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Elliot Broussard, an officer who spends his day-to-day life protecting Vermilion, to the organization’s leadership is an exciting undertaking. Elliot is a life-long resident of Vermilion Parish and was raised in Perry, Louisiana by Kevin and Dana Broussard and attended Abbeville High School. Shortly after graduation, he began studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While majoring in Criminal Justice, he applied for an open position at the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and was hired as a full-time deputy. After two years he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Detective Division and in 2011, he was transferred to the Vermilion Parish Narcotics Task Force where he is currently assigned. Together with his wife, the former Leah Patout, Elliot has three young children and enjoys camping, hunting, and cooking – fully taking advantage of the parish’s rural heritage and bounty.
“Elliot expressed an interest in economic development and the work that sustains the place he calls home,” says Anne Falgout, the Alliance’s Executive Director. “For Elliot, this isn’t just an assignment, it’s an extension of his passion for Vermilion…another shining example of his service to our community. We’re so lucky to have his fresh ideas and can-do attitude at the table each month.” The board welcomes Elliot as an appointment of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and aligns itself with the VPSO’s commitment to a safe and successful future for the parish.
For more information about the Alliance, its board, and its successes in 2019, visit www.developvermilion.org.

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Charles E. Broussard

Tue, 09/24/2019 - 8:58am

January 9, 1925 - September 21, 2019

LAFAYETTE — A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Charles E. Broussard will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 1:30 PM at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Lafayette. Reverend Keith Landry will officiate the Mass. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Rose Ashy Broussard. He is also survived by four children, Richard C. Broussard (Kathleen) of Youngsville, LA, Yvonne Simon (Conrad) of Forked Island, Alan J. Broussard (Brenda) of Lafayette, and Hal J. Broussard (Cyndi) of Broussard, twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Margaret Reynolds Broussard of Melbourne, Florida, Helen Ashy of Oakdale, Juliet Colvin of Lafayette, brother-in-law Charles Ashy (Mary Alice) of Lafayette and brother-in-law John Lauer, of Ohio.
He attended both LSU and SLI (now ULL) in Business Administration, served stateside in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and began his own business activities in Lafayette, Louisiana, with the creation of an insurance agency and the Teche Collection Agency. In 1950 he returned to the Vermilion Parish ranch that was his childhood home where he spent the rest of his active life cattle ranching, rice farming and being involved in many civic and political organizations for the betterment of Acadiana and the state of Louisiana. He was very active in many political campaigns at local, regional, state and national levels. He was passionate about protection of the coastal environment especially in the area of water resources and coastal erosion serving on and being recognized by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury for his leadership on its coastal restoration committee.
He served as President or Chairman of the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, Vermilion Parish Cattleman’s Association, Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association, Louisiana Beef Industry Council, Vermilion Parish Rice Growers Association, International Rice Growers Association, Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association, Southwest Louisiana Water Control Resources Congress, The International Relations Association of Acadiana, the Southwest Louisiana Mid-Winter Fair Association, the Isle Marrone Drainage Board and the S.L.I. Economics Forum. He served as an officer or member of the board of directors of Agrifuels Refinery Corporation, Universal Fabricators, Inc., INEXPO Development, Executive Quarters, American Liberty Life Insurance Company, American Liberty Exploration Corporation, Acadiana Savings & Loan Association, Louisiana Charolais Breeders Association, Charolais Herdbook International, Louisiana Brahman Breeders Association, Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau and the Greater Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized as Louisiana Cattleman of the Year and served as King of the Louisiana Cattle Festival. He was recognized as a living legend by the Acadiana Museum of Louisiana. The Diocese of Lafayette honored him with the Bishop’s Service Award.
Perhaps he was best known as a staunch and effective advocate for public improvement projects, among them his instrumental work in the development of the Teche-Vermilion Irrigation Project to bring fresh water to Bayou Vermilion, the creation of the International Import Export Center at Acadiana Regional Airport, the replacement of the Vermilion lock structures, the creation of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), improvement of roadways, creation of the Louisiana Water Hyacinth Control program, school facilities and drainage projects throughout Vermilion Parish and many coastal protection and water control projects.
Pallbearers are Brady Simon, David Broussard, Dominic Clausi, Neil Broussard, Glen Ashy and Michael Couvillon. Honorary pallbearers are Matt Broussard, John Broussard, Paul Broussard, Glynn Broussard, Michael Uriegas and Pat Colvin.
Lectors are Mandy Indest, Erin Broussard, Anna Clausi, Cynthia Spadoni, Amy Broussard and Sarah Guidry. Gift bearers are William Simon and Elijah Simon.
Eulogists are Randy K. Haynie and Dr. Ernest Girouard.
Musical selections will be presented by Jodi Bollich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphe A. and Odile Cade Broussard, his stepmother, Lillian Cade Broussard and his sisters and their spouses, Myrtis B. Bourge (Ray) and Martha B. Ramos (Harold) and his brother, Dr. William Broussard of Melbourne, FL. Also, there to welcome him to Heaven will be his in-laws Richard Ashy Sr., Cocab Ashy, Richard Ashy Jr., Betty Ashy, William Ashy, Margaret Ashy, George Ashy, Barbara Ashy Lauer, and Herschel Colvin.
The family greatly appreciates the care given by Leading Health Care especially Tim Costello, Kathy Gaspar, Susan Younger, Paulette St. Julien, Jasmine Fontenot and Amanda Johnson and St Joseph’s Hospice over the past few years and especially this last week. Their attention to Dad and his needs was a great help to Dad, Mama and our family.
Visitation will be at Martin & Castile Funeral Home, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA DOWNTOWN location on Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary and a celebration of his life at 6:30 PM. Friends who would like to share a short story about our Dad are invited to do so after the Rosary. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made online to honor Charles Broussard’s legacy. These gifts will be included in an endowment that the Broussard family plans to create that will support the LSU Ag Center. Gifts may be made online at: lsufoundation.org/broussardmemorial or via check. Checks may be made payable to the “LSU Foundation” and indicate “Charles Broussard Memorial” in the memo line. Please mail checks to the following address: LSU Foundation, 3796 Nicholson Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311.

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FORMER ARCHBISHOP HARRY FLYNN

FORMER ARCHBISHOP HARRY FLYNN DIES

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 1:04pm

Catholics in Acadiana are mourning the loss of Archbishop Emeritus Harry J. Flynn, former Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, who passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. The late Archbishop Flynn, who was most recently Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis in Minnesota, served as Bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette from 1989-1994. Bishop Flynn came to Lafayette from the Albany, New York diocese of which he was a native.
Bishop Harry Flynn took over responsibilities as fourth Bishop of Lafayette in May, 1989, after the retirement of Bishop Gerard Frey.
In February of 1994, Bishop Flynn was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of St.Paul-Minneapolis in Minnesota and assumed these duties in April, 1994. Upon the retirement of Archbishop John Roach, he became the seventh Archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis on September 8, 1995. He retired as Archbishop in May of 2008.
Bishop Douglas Deshotel of the Diocese of Lafayette says “I was saddened to learn this morning of the death of Archbishop Harry Flynn after a long illness. He was a tireless and longtime servant of the Church as Priest, Rector of Mount St. Mary Seminary, Bishop and Archbishop. Many in our Diocese of Lafayette were touched by his kindness and charity for those in need. May he now be received into the arms of his Heavenly Father who creates us for Himself. Eternal rest grant unto him.”
Funeral services, which will be held in Minnesota, are still pending. Archbishop Harry Flynn was 86.

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CPE’s STAR students of the month

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 10:39am

Cecil Picard Elementary students were selected as the STAR Students of the Month for August. Students selected demonstrate positive behavior by being ready to learn, responsible, respectful, and safe. They received a T-shirt, goodies, and school recognition. They are Joanie Bon, Austin LeBlanc, Addison Thayer, Hunter Miller, Ayden Brailey, Cooper Thompson, Andrew Mayeaux, Keegan Thibodeaux, Ashlynn Landry, Mason Breaux, Brayan Campbell, Hayes Prater, Lily McDaniel and Kenneth Franques.

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Baby Announcements for Sept. 22

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 10:32am

Miracle Lynette Ava Gage
A daughter, Miracle Lynette Ava Gage, was born Friday, September 13, 2019, at Abbeville General to Sada Lynette Gage and Anthony Drew Lee Head from Abbeville.

Nevaeh Renee Marie Campbell
A daughter, Nevaeh Renee Marie Campbell, was born Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Renson Campbell of Erath.
The mother is the former Brook Renee Campbell.

Jewlz Joaquin Arceneaux
A daughter, Jewlz Joaquin Arceneaux, was born Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Josquin Joseph Arceneaux of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Chalacey Chante’ Greene.

Cameron Ray
Eddington
A son, Cameron Ray Eddington, was born Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Angel Hebert and Bryan Eddington of Abbeville.

Natelia Mae Kershaw
A daughter, Natelia Mae Kershaw, was born Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mendy Gregory and Samuel Kershaw of Lafayette.

Kaislee Marie
Harrington
A daughter, Kaislee Marie Harrington was born Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Harrington of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Kaylie Trahan.

Chloe’ Jolei
Givens
A daughter, Chloe’ Jolei Givens, was born Monday, September 9, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Patience Day and Brandon Givens of Lafayette.

Kavian De’shawn Petry
A son, Kavian De’shawn Petry, was born Wednesday, September 4, 2019, to Gitanjla Petry of Abbeville.

Jensen James Luquette
A son, Jensen James Luquette, was born Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Luquette of Erath.
The mother is the former Cameron Dartez.

Bentley
Matthew Holmes
A son, Bentley Matthew Holmes, was born Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Brachelle Holmes of Abbeville.

Wren Joseph Landry
A son, Wren Joseph Landry, was born on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Landry of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Emily Leonard.

Journey Unique Gilbert
A daughter, Journey Unique Gilbert, was born Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Berneciya McKinnon and Jonathan Gilbert, Jr. of Clearwater, FL.

Whitley Rose Romero
A daughter, Whitley Rose Romero, was born Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Shane Romero of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Ciji Perrin.

Charlie Rose Lejeune
A daughter, Charlie Rose Lejeune, was born Sunday, September 1, 2019, Kimberly Schexnider and Blake Lejeune of Duson.

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