Judge Pro Tempore J. Larry Vidrine
UL Lafayette scientists research renewable energy at the institute’s Photovoltaic Applied Research and Testing Laboratory, thanks to a solar farm on campus that holds 4,200 panels capable of producing 1.1 megawatts. The solar farm’s output powers much of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletic complex. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
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Maj. Gen. Ronald J. Richard sits atop his grandfather’s tractor that was restored by Tom Klumpp, right, owner of Klumpp Equipment on the Basile Eunice Highway. Klumpp was one of the hosts for a Marine Corps Birthday Ball held Nov. 10 to celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
A grader works on Park Avenue at its intersection with Jake Street on Thursday. The work is part of the city’s bi-annual street improvement program. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the Park Avenue work is extensive, but there have been no setbacks to the plan. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
The Rotary Club nominated and elected its new officers for 2021-2022. From left, are Nancee Sorenson, president-elect for 2023; Nickie Toups, secretary; Shirley Vige, treasurer; Pat Dossman, vice president; and Jacob Bergeron, president. (Photos by Myra Miller)
The City of Eunice received the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence award. The plaque of recognition was presented to Mayor Scott Fontenot by Donna Baltakis, director of Keep Eunice Beautiful. From left, are Fontenot, David Simpson, Baltakis, and Mark Dupre. Simpson and Dupre are on the board of directors of KEB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful also awarded the city six wall mount cigarette ash receptacles. (Photo by Myra Miller)