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Hispanic Health Care Fair: Informate, Vida es Salud

Local health care practitioners will be conducting FREE vision, hearing, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. Fun activities for children will be also available. Organized by Faith Based Community Action Team as an effort to provide a variety of health and safety information will be available to the families.
The purpose of this event is to inform Hispanics in the Lafayette area about available health care options. The event is designed to promote healthy living habits and provide preventive care tips that can lead to a healthier and happier life. This event takes place on Saturday, October 10th 2009 from 9 AM-12 PM at the Alfa & Omega Church, 605 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA. Please, join us for the first annual Hispanic celebration of health and life. For more information about this event, contact Rina Castillo at 337-291-7090 or rcastillo@agcenter.lsu.edu.

Chili's Grill and Bar will be having a garage sale on Saturday September 19th to raise money for St. Judes and childhood cancer research. We will be getting started at 7am at the Pinhook location. Every dollar helps, please join us in the battle against cancer.

We are lcated on w Pinhook across from the Hilton Hotel.
Sale is from 7am - 10am

My son & his wife & daughter have been residents of Ga. since Jan.07.His wife stole his daughter after her 2nd b'day.She went to La. with her family on a pretense of a visit.My son contacted the FBI & police right away.He hired an att. first an got exparte.She filed for divorce after being in La.less than 2 wks;thereby breaking the La.Divorce Law.She was given a judgement in less than 2 mos.However she got legally served by Ga.Nov.29,08.Still it has been over 300 days since my son has seen his little girl.There is the Federal PKPA Act out there which local law enforcement is bound by law to enforce.However the system seems to be unbalanced.Good fathers are being alienated from their children for years at a time.My son does not do drugs or drink alcohol.He was not abusive.His wife was committing adultery & other things including conspiring with her adulterer against my son.I have a lot of evidence in print.My son continues to pay a house note & mort.ins. in both their names.He sends his daughter mo. packages.He continually pays an att. in a quest for child custody.His wife comes from a divorce family.The mother & grandma are divorcees.They have law enforcement connections in that parish.So when my son told his mother-in-law what his wife was doing she hurried up & used tactics to keep my son away from his child.

 I had lost faith in the American people when they elected this democratic president and then when they allowed the rushing through the stimulus bill without reading it and just throwing money away. I thought we were doomed, at best to a socialist type of government, and even a dictatorship type of government. Here lately my faith has been restored in the American people when they stood up to the this wild government and stopped it from taking away all our rights. Thanks for renewing my faith. The fight is not over so we must not let our guard down. There are things that must be reversed, like reversing the closing of the Guantanamo prison, removing the automotive industry form government control, removing all these special commissioners that have unlimited powers and straighten the banking system. Lets keep the ball rolling while we are at it and don't even blink. Now may be a good time to start straightening our out of control government. If we keep up the good works come next election and then the next we can possibly get some good people and keep renewing them instead of letting them get over confident and thinking they can control you. If we keep the pressure we may get them to live by the same rules we live by. Don't let your guard down.
Thanks!!

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Antlers Restaurant will feature the following Artists, during the upcoming Artwalk, Saturday September 12th in Downtown Lafayette

Julie Breaux - Acrylics
Kathryn Crosby - Abstracts

from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Art of Dance School
Home of S.T.A.R.S. performance dance team.

COME DANCE WITH US! Register TODAY on line!
www.artofdancing.net

Dancing Tots (tap, ballet, tumbling & creative movement)
Beginning to Level III:
Ballet & Tap,
Jazz & Contemporary
Jack & Jill Tumbling or Power Tumbling classes
Hip-Hop (video style) or Hip-Hop (urban / street with breakn, popn, and lockn)

Get details and register on line at www.artofdancing.net!


Art of Dance is located in the middle of Youngsville, Lafayette & Broussard at
617 Bonin Rd Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone 337-277-4356

If you have to do it, you might as well do it right.

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Please list this event on the Acadiana calendar :

Event: Disaster Plan For Your Business
When: June 30, 2009
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Where: 110 Travis Street Room 104
                  Lafayette, LA
Sponsored by: ECGC Women’s Business Center and HR Nuts & Bolts
Admission: FREE
Please join us for a FREE Disaster Planning Assistance Seminar for your business, brought to you by ECGC Women’s Business and HR Nuts & Bolts. GET READY TODAY! Help is here to prepare you and your business for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Please join us for a 2 hour free seminar that will help prepare your business for any unexpected disaster. Please RSVP by calling Women’s Business Center 889-0211 or email at judy.leblanc@ecgcwbc.com

The Military Appreciation Day gathering will be on May 22 from 1 to 4 PM. WE will meet at the Recruiting Stations on Congress across from the Cajun Dome. All are invited to stop by and show your support and appreciation for our Military.

Volunteers needed to participate in an upcomming Support The Troops Rally.
We will gather at the Armed Forces Recruting Offices in Lafayette to show our support and appreciation for what the Military does for us. Needed volunteers to bake cakes and cookies, donate cold drinks and chips and snacks. Actual date will be determined by the Commanding Officer. To Be Announced. Contact MSG Adam Mouton at adam.mouton@cox.net.

Hi All,

Just wanted to let you know about a new blog dedicated to helping individuals in the Acadiana area in their pursuit of employment. The site includes a free resume builder through Pongo. Check it out.

http://www.acadianajobs.blogspot.com/

LARC to Benefit from Trivia Night Fundraiser

LAFAYETTE, LA –Would you like to fill your belly and tickle your brain? Quiz your knowledge and support a great cause while playing a fun game? Join ACTION Krewe Civitan Club for the first ever Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday April 18, 2009 at the Crown Room in the Johnston Street Marketplace. A portion of the proceeds are to benefit LARC.

Each trivia team will consist of 6 members per table with an entry fee of $200.00 per team. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded to the teams with the highest scores, along with certificates to each team participant. Team registration and fees must be received by April 10, and team members must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the trivia competition.

The doors will open at 5 PM with a silent auction and a team table decorating contest. Plate lunch dinners will be offered at 5:30 for $5 with a choice of fried catfish or pork and sausage jambalaya. Trivia will be from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

For more information or to register a team, contact Bridget Stephens at 337-319-2879 or at crafty511scouts@cox.net or Terry McFillen at 337-962-9980.

The mission of ACTION (Active Citizens Taking Initiative on Needs) Krewe Civitan Club is to make sure individuals with developmental disabilities are a vital part of the community as well as the organization by creating opportunities for them to be civically engaged with community involvement, personal development, networking and leadership opportunities.

The mission of LARC is to support persons with developmental disabilities in reaching their goals of self sufficiency, quality of life and self worth. LARC has served the Acadiana area since the early 1950’s and is also known as the Alleman Center and/or New Hope Center.

ACTION KREWE CIVITAN Presents:
“TRIVIA NIGHT”
CROWN ROOM at Johnston Street Market
4525 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA
SATURDAY April 18, 2009
5:00 P.M. – UNTIL
Proceeds Benefit ACTION Krewe Civitan Club and LARC
Registration and Team Fee must be received by April 10!!!
CONTACTS:
337-837-9445 Bridget B. Stephens, President ACTION Krewe Civitan Club
337-319-2879 Cell or crafty511scouts@cox.net
337-962-9980 Terry McFillen, LARC Representative

ACTION Krewe Civitan Club, in its efforts to support special needs social and athletic activities, is sponsoring a fund raising event titled “Trivia Night” to be held on Saturday April 18, 2009 at THE CROWN Room at Johnston Street Market, 4525 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA. (Contact Crown Room for directions 337-504-2014)

The doors will open at 5 PM with Silent Auction items displayed and you may buy your dinner and cash bar tickets at the door.
A choice of Fried Catfish or Pork/Sausage Jambalaya, Cole slaw and desert will be offered from 5:30-6:45. The cost of the dinner is $5.00 per person. All purchases will be paid to ACTION Krewe Civitan Club by cash or check! Please don’t bring food or drinks.
 We accept silent donations of silent auction items.

Trivia, consisting of various topics, will begin PROMPTLY at 7:00 p.m. Each team will consist of 6 members per table with an entry fee of $200.00 per team of 6 (six) people only per table! Entry fee should accompany the completed entry form below. A First, Second, & Third Place Trophy along with certificates to each participant will be awarded to those Teams. In the event that your team must cancel, the entry fee is non-refundable and will be considered a donation to the ACTION Krewe Civitan Club and LARC.
 Please bring cash or checks !!!!! ABSOUTELY NO CELL PHONES WILL BE ALLOWED ON GAME TABELS!

If you are interested in a fun-filled night, form and name your teams and fill out the entry form below. Forward to the address listed on the entry form with the appropriate entry fee. You must be 18 years and older to participate in the competition. If you need more information see CONTACTS above...

The mission of ACTION (Active Citizens Taking Initiative on Needs) Krewe Civitan Club is to make sure individuals with developmental disabilities are a vital part of the community as well as the organization by creating opportunities for them to be civically engaged with community involvement, personal development, networking and leadership opportunities.

The mission of LARC is to support persons with developmental disabilities in reaching their goals of self sufficiency, quality of life and self worth. LARC has served the Acadiana area since the early 1950’s and is also known as the Alleman Center and/or New Hope Center.

There is a free class on the topic of sales tax reporting and business issues for business people. It is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Revenue and will be at the Lafayette Revenue office at 2 PM, Monday, March 16th, 825 Kaliste Saloom. Call (337) 262-5455.

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Hi everyone. There's a new local community website called the LafayetteGrapevine, www.lafayettegrapevine.com, that has just about everything - basically the best of craigslist, youtube, myspace and facebook, along with a lot more, like grocery store coupons, recipes, movie listings, gas prices, a business directory, forums, local, national, world and offbeat news, lottery, horoscopes, a calendar of events ... well I could go on and on. The best thing is it is all local stuff, free and user generated by our local community. Check out www.lafayettegrapevine.com

I am looking for my Mother In Law.Her last know where abouts was in louisana she was born and raised here.Her maiden name was Tammie S. Wheat and she was once married to a good man named Leanard Cook and they had three children togeather.I am the wife of thier eldest son and we are desperatly trying to find her.She has three grandsons that she has never met and we would like to give her the oppertunity tO meet the sweetest three little boys ever.Recently we got word that something tragic might have happened to her and we need to find out if indeed something has happened.Her last name recently was LANDRY nad her recent husband was or is Kevin Landry and was believed to be living in ARNAUDVILLE ,LA.If you can help in anyway or have information to help us please contact me at cookmomx3@aol.com .We live in Georgia so this way it is free to contact us . please help !

Sincerly Searching ,
MELISSA & BRANDON COOK

I am looking for my Mother In Law .Her last know where abouts was in louisana she was born and raised here . Her maiden name was Tammie S. Wheat and she was once married to a good man named Leanard Cook and they had three children togeather .I am the wife of thier eldest son and we are desperatly trying to find her .She has three grandsons that she has never met and we would like to give her the oppertunity ti meet the sweetest three little boys ever . Recently we got word that something tragic might have happened to her and we need to find out if indeed something has happened . Her last name recently was LANDRY nad her recent husband was or is Kevin Landry and was believed to be living in ARNAUDVILLE ,LA . If you can help in anyway or have information to help us please contact me at cookmomx3@aol.com .We live in Georgia so this way it is free to contact us . please help !

Sincerly Searching ,
MELISSA & BRANDON COOK

I ama looking for my Mother In Law .Her last know where abouts was in louisana she was born and raised here . Her maiden name was Tammie S. Wheat and she was once married to a good man named Leanard Cook and they had three children togeather .I am the wife of thier eldest son and we are desperatly trying to find her .She has three grandsons that she has never met and we would like to give her the oppertunity ti meet the sweetest three little boys ever . Recently we got word that something tragic might have happened to her and we need to find out if indeed something has happened . Her last name recently was LANDRY nad her recent husband was or is Kevin Landry and was believed to be living in ARNAUDVILLE ,LA . If you can help in anyway or have information to help us please contact me at cookmomx3@aol.com .We live in Georgia so this way it is free to contact us . please help !

Sincerly Searching ,
MELISSA & BRANDON COOK

Louisiana May Mandate Fluoridation Despite Evidence of Harm

New York – June 2 -- Ignoring scientific evidence of harm, and without constituten involvement, the Louisiana State Senate passed a fluoridation mandate bill which, if approved by the House, will require fluoride chemicals be added to most of Louisiana’s public water supplies ostensibly to reduce tooth decay. (The Advocate, 5/29/08) (1) The Louisiana House will vote on this bill on Thursday, February 12, 2008
 
However, a 2006 review of fluoride toxicology literature conducted by the prestigious National Research Council (NRC) reveals that ingested fluoride, even at low levels used for fluoridation, poses risks to infants, diabetics, kidney patients, high water drinkers and those with low thyroid function. Many cities are stopping fluoridation. (2)
 
“Sadly, fluoridation proponents orchestrated and paid for a slick but inaccurate PR campaign. As a result legislators have only heard one side of the story,” says Paul Connett, PhD, Executive Director, Fluoride Action Network.
 
Connett urges Louisianan’s to contact their House representatives to stop the money-wasting fluoridation mandate at http://la.fluoridealert.org , or call their representative at 225-342-6945.
 
With American Dental Association funding, the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) hired public relations and lobbying firms to promote fluoridation, according to the Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association (Winter 2007). (3)

In October 2007, the National Kidney Foundation withdrew its position paper on fluoridation to re-evaluate available literature. Yet, they are listed under Louisiana’s “Healthy Smiles Coalition” as favoring fluoridation. (4)

“Fluoridation proponents always pull out a dubious laundry list of supporters – virtually none of which have revisited their position since the groundbreaking NRC report was published,” says Connett..
 
“Despite 60 years of fluoridation, no US research has ever studied fluoridation’s effect on many disorders such as arthritis, underactive thyroid, children’s lower IQ and bone fractures, or Alzheimer’s disease,” says Connett.
 
The NRC reports babies are fluoride-overdosed and risk dental fluorosis (discolored teeth) from “optimal” fluoridation levels (approximately 1 part per million). Consequently, both the American Dental Association (5) and the Centers for Disease Control (6) advise against mixing formula with fluoridated water.
 
“Fluoridated water is actually 250 times higher than the level in mothers’ milk (0.004 ppm),” says Connett. “Parents who bottle feed their babies using fluoridated tap water, will dose their babies with 250 times more fluoride than nature intended.”
 
Over 1,700 professionals urge Congress to stop water fluoridation and conduct hearings, citing the new scientific evidence that fluoridation is ineffective and has serious health risks. See statement: http://www.fluorideaction.org/statement.august.2007.html
 
Contact: Paul Connett, paul@fluoridealert.org
http://www.FluorideAction.Net
 
SOURCE: Fluoride Action Network

References:

1) The Advocate, "House panel OKs fluoride bill," by Mark Ballard

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/politics/....html?showAll=y&c=y

2) "Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards," Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies of Science. March 2006 http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11571


3) Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association (Winter 2007) See page 16 http://www.ladental.org/cms/images/stories...urnal_Win07_WEB.pdf


4) Healthy Smiles Coalition of Louisiana
http://www.healthysmileslouisiana.org/coalition.html

5) American Dental Association "Infants, Formula and Fluoride" http://www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride/infantsformula.asp

6) US Centers for Disease Control, "Background: Infant Formula and the Risk for Enamel Fluorosis"

 http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/safety/infant_formula.htm

Starbucks is being built next to Academy.

Does anyone know what is being built on Ambassador, next to Academy Sports?

To the person asking about JJ's pizza, it's good. It has a very homemade look and taste to it, and they put a lot of toppings on the pizza.

Great job on the new look of the newspaper and website!

any one have any thing to say about JJ's pizza ?

Broussard/Youngsville/Lafayette area. Compensation DOE. Contact: (337) 280-0802.

Hi.
I need some help

BABY BASICS is owned and operated by residents of Broussard.

Please join us for our grand opening halloween celebration. (292 Ridge Rd. Lafayette) Event will be held on 10-27-07 from 11-3. Baby costume contest from 11-noon Prizes for top 3 finishers. Treats for you and the little ones! Sidewalk sale with clothing starting below 99 cents!
http://baby.basics.tripod.com

PLEASE JOIN US FOR…

A POLITICAL RALLY

Come Enjoy

Red Beans & Rice

And meet

PAT LEBLANC
 CANDIDATE FOR
DISTRICT 43

Louisiana House of Representatives


When: Wednesday, October 3rd
5:30 pm – 7:30pm

Where: La Belle Maison Senior Center
203 E. 2nd St.
Broussard, LA 70518

Anyone have details on the new highway in Youngsville going in along Sugar Mill Pond? Someone said it will end at Milton Rd. and Chemin Metarie. What's the time frame, how big is the highway? What will happen where it dumps/ends at Milton Rd?

I'm here.

Did the forum die?

Hi
How are you?

I got a letter to the editor from an inmate in Georgia who was convicted of a nonviolent crime. He was born in Broussard and at the age of three his parents, Barbara and Thomas Henley, moved to Florida. Shortly thereafter both of them were killed in a boating accident and their son, Thomas Bruce Henley, grew up in foster care. He's desperately looking for any relatives in this area, anyone that may have known his mother and father. Can anyone help this man? I'm going to print a notice in the paper but want to get the word out any way I can.

We need two new reporters: one for Broussard council news and one for Youngsville council news. Please email editor@gazettedestvillages.com for more info.

The website wasn't updated this week because of an unexpected computer crash (are there any other kinds?). We'll be updating later this week.

What in the world is struggling citizen talking about below??

You can call (337)837-6001 for information in the chamber.

What do you have to do to join the Broussard Chamber of Commerce?

I am sending you this information in hopes that you will publish this information. America is in danger of making the same mistakes they made in Korea and Vietnam. The public needs to be informed but main stream media does not give patroitc Americans equal coverage.

I will be in attendance with a guest.

Thank You

Jonathan P. Pearce, COO
Sugar 'n Spice Preschools, Inc.
P.O. Box 81656
Lafayette, LA 70598
jonathan@snsacadiana.com
phone: (337) 234-6568
fax: (337) 234-0853
www.snsacdiana.com
 

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How about this one? A local non-profit organization asked for a large piece of equipment to be built by a small,local,family company in Youngsville. This local company asked for money for supplies only and offered his labor for FREE. Well, this piece of equipment normally would have sold for six-thousand dollars or probably even MORE, but the local company, out of the kindness of his heart, only asked for $1,800.00 for supplies. Now remember, FREE labor. The local company said he would try to have this equipment built by January of 2007. Time passed and the project was worked on as the company owner had the time. Needless, to say he had a family to feed and bills to pay and the project was put on the back burner. It would be worked on little by little, and he had help from time to time from others volunteering. Well, about six months went by and the project still wasn't completed. The equipment is almost done except for a few things that aren't complete. In the mean time this local company was and is struggling so much to get by, that he had to close his company and get a job to put food on the table. He got his phone cut off and even the electricity. Here is the exciting part. This local man was home on a Sunday afternoon and received a letter from the non-profit organization, written by a lawyer, stating that they were going to sue if the equipment wasn't built in a week and that the non-profit organization couldn't get in touch with the local man. (HIS PHONE WAS SHUT OFF B/C HE COULDN'T PAY THE BILL dummies!) Now let's remember that the local company volunteered his time for FREE!! Is this non-profit organization going to put food on this man's table,take care of his children and make sure the electricity is paid while he works day and night to build this project for FREE!!! Give me a break people. What is wrong with this picture?

A struggling citizen in Youngsville.

Rumors. Broussard gets it's water from LUS from what I was told.

I heard that someone in Broussard had a miscarriage becuause of Broussard's water. Has Broussard had a water problem before? This is scary.

Pizza Village is on Moss street on the Northside of town. Well worth the drive!!

Broussard Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Luncheon

 

When: Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 @ 11:00 AM

 

Where: Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club

 

Fee: $15.00 (Cash not accepted)

 

Guest Speaker: Megan Quinn with Westaff

 

Topic: Conducting interviews & How to keep employees

 

RSVP: You may call (337)837-6001 or respond to this email

Where is pizza village?

We ate at Pizza Village tonight. Just as good as ever. I hope JJ'S Pizza is good.

I wish the owners of Pizza Village would open another location on our side of town. I love PV but hate having to go all the way accross town to eat it!

isn't it jud of jud's barber that is opening the pizza place?

Anybody hear about a Ruby Tuesdays coming? Who is opening up the JJ'S PIZZA PLACE? When does that open? Thanks

Their original date was fall of '07 but now it's looking like fall of '08.

Does anybody know for sure when Walmart might be expected to be completed?

I think what he's saying is that there's more crime in impoverished areas, which is right. The other point is that Youngsville has different problems than the North side of Lafayette because of this. Also, the problems they do have are not high profile. Right? Many of the incidents that occur in Broussard are related to Hwy 90--the other accidents, arrests, etc. are mostly small-town stuff.

With all due respect a 200,000 dollar home is not considered HIGH DOLLAR these days. This is a typical family home being built in all areas of Lafayette Parish and surounding areas. It is impossible to compare Youngsvile to a certain area of Lafayette. This is not apples to apples or even close. The problems the Northside has have been there for many many years. Just my two cents worth!!

someone compaired youngsville to the northside and the fact that the police department must being doing something right bc it would be like the northside. so im saying is it lafayette police fault that the northside has a high crime rate, no. Youngsville is new, high dollar, etc etc. low income area's have higher crime rates. is there crime in youngsville, sure but it's mostly DWI's and Domestic Abuse. youngsville police only patrols one person and maybe 2 at night sometimes. lafayette sheriff's assist the police dept and is there back up and handle all major calls.

I am not sure but it seems you are saying people building 200,000 dollar homes do not commit crimes, on the otherhand people building 90,000 dollar homes do commit crimes? Please explain your rational behind this??

the crime in youngsville is due to the high end community that is being built. only people that can afford 200k homes go to youngsville. you hear about broussard, yes bc they have 90, but because decou and the police dept play an active role in the community and being a part of it.

You've made a very good point.

  Broussard also has a stretch of HWY 90 they patrol. There are a lot of accidents we get on HWY 90. Therefore a lot of publicity right there. A lot more businesses than youngsville aswell, meaning more targets for criminals. Neither city is a bad place to live. Both cities have a great community and excellent people. Youngsville PD must be doing their job even though we don't hear about them much, or else Youngsville would be like the North side of Lafayette. That is just my thoughts on it.

I think good governmetn steers the boat so to speak.

So what's a reflection of a good police department? For that matter, a good government. Is it growth? We have that, but can we attribute that to government?

every police dept makes arrest, you have too. if you are looking at that ULL campus police makes more arrest then youngsville

Thanks for the info Chris. How long before Walmart construction actually starts?

If you read the arrest reports YPD is making arrests.

sorry i typoed. i meant we hear from every government in the news or in the public except for youngsville police. broussard police,fire and city. youngsville fire and city. we hear from all of these on the news or the papers but not youngsville police

Charlie said he never heard back from the water park, so no deal there. However, we're getting the bowling alley sometime in the fall, I believe.

I asked this already but did not get a response. Does anybody know what happened to the water park we were supposed to get in Broussard? It was a chain called Geyser Falls, now Rayne is getting some huge water park? What happened? Also what happened to the Bowling alley they were talking so much about? I hear alot of talk but do not see any construction!

I don't understand what you meant either yville business.

What??

yeah but we here from everybody except one of the governments b/w the towns, youngsville police

I think there's always been disagreements between local governments.

yes, that does make sense. what about the mayors, though? i'm new to the area but seems like there's some beef.

you have a young chief in decou and older chief in menard....youngsville stays to themself. broussard is more involved in the parish.

why aren't broussard and youngsville more united? seems like more could get done that way.

Yes, but what about Youngsville pd's community involvement? I live in Broussard so I don't really know.

Broussard has a much larger tax base and alot more revenue coming in every month, therefore the increased police presence. They hired two new policemen just to patrol traffic. Wait till Walmart Home depot etc get built.

i heard ypd just had 2 of their better employee's leave....

I agree. Honestly I have not seen many youngsville police around town at all. Broussard police are always out on patrol. We even have a few on the Fire Dept. I don't know much about the Youngsville PD though. Just Broussard.

Yes, I agree, BFD is very involved and so is the Youngsville dept. But there seems to be a great divide between Youngsville and Broussard police depts.

About your question on the thoughts on the local govt. , I am on the Fire Dept. in Broussard. I am not saying this because I am a member of the dept, but we have a fast arrival time to calls and are very eager to help in any way we can. The police dept. have many good men and women on the force. They are very good at their jobs. I hope this helps with your question.

Hi. I have some old furniture--used couch, loveseat, coffee table, book shelf, kitchen table--that I need to get rid of. I'm giving it away, I just need someone to pick it up. If anyone knows of someone in need, it's theirs. Please call 326-1114.

Broussard Business Leaders meeting. Our 20 June 07 meeting will be held at LeTriomphe Country Club @ 11:00am, the speaker will be David Paul with TV 10 weather center. He will be discussing the upcoming hurricane season, including safety
points, potential storm surge scenarios, future probabilities, with a question and answer period...
 In addition to the meeting, BBLA will have an after hours gather @ Home Bank on Albertson Parkway in Broussard on 28 June 07 starting at 6:00pm... This gathering will be a networking social to meet fellow business owners in our area...Please have any one interested in attending to RSVP Ms. Julia with Home Bank at julia@home24bank.com.

Does anybody know what happened to the Geyser Falls water park that was coming to Broussard? Now I see this huge water park of a different name going to Rayne? What happened?

well the funny thing, i just moved in a subdivision in youngsville, i see lafayette city police cars in my sub and one on my way to work, a broussard city police car in my sub, a state trooper car in my sub, but never youngsville unless they are working..of course i went to the park by the youngsville city police station and it seems like all the cars are parked there, i wonder why. but you are right, i see broussard police on the news the chief and his officers being active, i haven't been able to see youngsville police.

That's an excellent question. Broussard PD always seems to be in the news but we never hear much about Youngsville's PD.

what's everyone's thoughts on the local government in the area..hows the governments i.e. police depts, fire depts, etc for youngsville and broussard

St. Cecilia has a strong focus on the reglious side meaning community service and being a good person.

Darby Chiropractic here in Broussard is great. They're in the new Broussard Commons. I've gone to them and received great service.

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Anybody know a good chiropractor to go to? My back is killing me.

Teachers, curriculum, principal, parent involvement, church support, etc...

Why is St. Cecilia so good? Is it the curriculum? The teachers? Just curious.

Saint Cecilia School is an excellent school. Of the recent graduates from Saint Thomas More High School, several Saint Cecilia graduates finished at the top of the class with good academic scholarship offers for college.

What do you think of the Martin Luther King debate? I think just about every city in the country has argued about this at one point or another.

Milton is probably the best public school in this area. I don't think you get to pick though. It will depend on where you live. Good luck

I hear good things about the Youngsville schools. I don't really know anything about the public Broussard schools.
 We live in the Milton school district. Two of my children went from K-8 to Milton. Great school also. My youngest is still going to Milton. Milton is about 6 to 8 miles from Youngsville. I believe Milton is the only public school that still has k-8 in Lafayette parish. The only private school that I'm familiar with is St. Cecilia in Broussard. I hear great things about it. My husband attended that school a long time ago!! Good luck


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Could you all give me your opinion on the top 3 elementary schools in the Lafayette/Youngsville surrounding area? What would your opinion be on the top 3 private schools also? Appreciate the help from those who know :)

It is the standard school rating scale used nation wide. I would not trust the state to educate my children. Pay now or pay later is the old saying.

What are the schools being rated on? Two out of four? What are the public schools around here missing?

I don't think they will. There is enough people hear to support both. They each have their own unique flavor. I love them both...
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Hi, Char, budddy, thank you. Yes, more business in town is going to help us all. What's Youngsville going to do with all of those new grocery stores in town? I worry Pat's will suffer.

I can't wait for Youngsville to have more businesses in town. It can only help my business. I joined a few weeks ago and just started seeing the comments. I love this! I love the Gazette!!! Keep it up Chris!



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I can't believe we're geting a Starbucks.

I would beg to differ about the public schools being on par? The highest rating any school in this area got was a 2 star rating. They are on par as far as public schools go but 2 out of 4 is pretty weak. They are your kids so of course the choice is yours.

We have some great private schools around here--no doubt--but our public schools are also on par, without the religious element, of course.

Public or Private schools. Probably leaning more towards public, unless you can give me some details on why we shouldn't :)

Are you only considering public schools??

Hi! We're moving to the Lafayette area this summer. Can you tell me the top 3 elementary schools in the area? I've heard Gallet, Lindon, and Woodvale are good. Agree? Have others?

Next to the theatre is a STARBUCKS!!

Yeah, what is going on with the bowling alley? What's coming up next to the theatre?

What is the latest on all the new construction they have been talking about? The bowling alley, Walgreens, Chilis etc?? Do not see much movement. Thanks

Yes! What is your question, comment, or advice?

Is this forum still alive??

Hi. Is there any place here you can get a contractor for a kitchn remodel?

Water Park fizzled out, never heard from developers again. Home Depot is still in negotiations, I think.

Does anyone know when the St. Martinville Hwy is going to open back up? Seems like they've been doing bridge work forever.

What is the latest on Home Depot?? What about the new Water Park?

Wal-Mart broke ground today!

They need to make overpasses at all of the red lights on highway 90. The red lights make traffic horrible. If there were overpasses then traffic would be smooth sailing, and there would be less angry drivers. A major highway shouldn't have stop lights every five seconds. The red light prolong my trip to school by at least 15 minutes. If overpasses are too expensive then they should have caution light warning drivers that the light is about to turn red. You can't stop in two seconds going 60 mph. I think the overpasses may come true (if they ever make 90 into I-49).

Welcome to town. Check out the little public library in downtown Broussard. They have all sorts of interesting events you could check out.
Good Luck

Hello,

I am new to town I was wondering if anyone knows about a book discussion group, or play groups for kids like 5 and 6.... I was looking for something to meet some locals..

Shania

Does anyone know whether or not the City of Broussard will reimburse business owners on Eola if they decide to go forward with the name change?

Does anybody know what the name of the new subdivision on the corner of Morgan and E Fairfield is? It is directly behind Deer Meadow. I would like to find out what the property values are and who is building the new homes out there. Any information is appreciated.

Check out today's paper. The Walmart deal is done.

I was told that Walmart has signed the deal Thursday? Anybody hear this also?

Wal-Mart is still stalling over drainage issues, and Home Depot will sign before them, according to Billeaud Companies.

Yes - like a normal bakery - baklava, and I personally love those petit fours. They are like little cakes. I ordered a cake there - it was good but whew - mighty sweet! :-)

I try not to think about the impending Wal-Mart.

I was told that everything should be final this week for Walmart and Homedepot. Have you guys heard any update?

I've been dying to try the new bakery--do they offer cookies, cupcakes, etc?

I have to send KUDOS to the new bakery on Morgan and 2nd. It compliments nicely across the street from Nash's and the cakes are fantastic!

Does anybody else know of any other major retail coming to the Broussard area?

Thanks

It was announced at a recent council meeting.

Rather, Where did you HEAR that info??

Chris where did you here that if you do not mind me asking?

Wal-Mart and Home Depot are officially signing next week.

Has anybody heard if Walmart has signed the deal yet? Seems to be taken a while. What do you guys think? I see some progress at that corner, is that just drainage?

Yes, but if Youngsville takes Daigle's offer, doesn't it seem almost like a bribe? If I give you this, then when I need something...

You're right, though, the property value will be very high.

I think from what the Gazzette paper said, Walmart,Homedept are going to be next to eachother? Yes I think they should take Daigle's offer. Why not it is free and imagine the value of that property in 10 years. I also heard a Chili's is coming??

Wal-Mart is definitely coming. They're negotiating some drainage issues with the city of Broussard. I think Home Depot wanted the same land as Wal-Mart. As for Target, not sure about that one. Maybe they're going to Youngsville. Do you think Youngsville should take Robert Daigle's offer? Seems iffy to me.

What is the latest on Walmart/Homedepot etc?? How about Target? Is that just a rumor?

I believe there will be a strip shopping center on the corner of Hwy 90 and Morgan Avenue. It will be developed by Quinn Ducharme and will have a variety of shops and possibly a bank.

I think the growth is amazing. Did you read where there's a medical plaza coming at the corner of Hwy 90 and Morgan? It's unbelievable. I think the growth is good--but we're going to lose some essential in the process. Serenity. Country living. Quiet. Don't you think?

What does everybody think about all the growth coming to this area? Property values are at an all time high and Broussard is booming. Are we ready for this?

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