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Now Open for Business SLEIDD Business Incubator Center SLEIDD has set up a Business Incubator Center which will foster, nourish, and support small start-up businesses in the area. The center will provide common area reception, copy, and fax as well as secretarial service. The center will also provide for a nominal fee: legal consultation, legal correspondence, debt consolidation, contract review, executed contract review, document review, and trial defense services. The center will also serve as a shelter for businesses displaced by hurricane evacuation.

SLEIDD has partnered with Louisiana Small Business Development Center-University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Our mission is to enhance the economic well-being of the citizens of St. Landry Parish by providing comprehensive, high-quality assistance to existing and potential small businesses. We will foster the formation and growth of small businesses through no-cost business consulting services, low-cost business training programs, and business information resources to expand and diversify the Louisiana economy. We are committed to implementing the initiatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration as well as Louisiana's master plan for economic development.

For more information contact St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District 5367 I-49 S Service Rd., Opelousas, LA 70571-0340 Gerard Perron - CID/Executive Director Phone: 337-948-1391 • Fax: 337-407-2283 e-mail: sleidd@bellsouth.net • www.sleidd.com

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Opelousas, launched Fiddle Mania, a oneof-a-kind public art exhibit. Twenty-one oversized, three-dimensional fiddles designed, painted and adorned by local artists became part of an outdoor exhibit around the historic St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square. Each fiddle was sponsored by a local company or organization. Sponsors were able to select a fiddle and design from a portfolio of designs and artists who were selected to work with the project. Grants from Union Pacific, the LA Division of the Arts and the Acadiana Arts Council also made the project possible.

iddle Mania is designed to promote community pride, support the arts and bring activity to the Main Street district in Opelousas.

The exhibit also serves to raise funds to help Opelousas Main Street, Inc. fulfill its mission and continue to strengthen the community through historic preservation and economic development. Fiddle Mania brings thousands of people to the Courthouse Square including visitors from all over the U.S. as well as internationally.

In April of 2010, Opelousas Main Street, Inc., with assistance from the City of

Artists and Sponsors Pass A Good Time Artist: Vergie Banks City of Opelousas Tourism Écrevisse On Duh Fiddle Artist: Mary Beth Fontenot Cleco Power, LLC We Love Our Music and We Love Our Horses Artist: Jerome Ford Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Culture Shock Artist: Linda Meaux MedExpress Ambulance Service, Inc. The Old South Artist: Larry “Kip” Hayes Morrow Morrow Ryan & Bassett Pearl Jam Artist: Michelle Fontenot Mornhinveg & Castille Jewelers Est. 1873

Southern Hospitality Artist: Jerome Ford and the St. Landry Parish Talented Visual Art Students Opelousas General Health System

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Artist: Adrian Fulton La Yambilee Association Opelousas Kiwanis Club Piggly Wiggly - Opelousas

Opelousas Yellow Cat Artist: Sue Karr Boagni Rotary Club of Opelousas Rotary Club of Opelousas Sunrise

Spicy Cayenne Fiddle Artist: Christine Ledoux St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission

The Spirit of Our Cajun Traditions Artist: June Lowrey Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce

Essentials Artist: Kenneth Scott Targil Seasoning and Butcher Supplies

Yo Yo Yam Artist: Robbie Sebastien Washington State Bank LOUisiANA Southern Belle Artist: Robert Tinney Ventura Foods/Lou Ana Division Music Mania Artist: Gwen Voorhies American Bank & Trust Company MidSouth Bank St. Landry Bank Opelousas Two Step Artist: Agnes St. Amand Williams-Progressive Life Insurance Co. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center

Nature is Music Artist: Yvette Chappuis Teche Federal Bank The Ole Master’s Fiddle Artist: Kenneth Scott Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods, Inc. Bygone Days Artist: Kat Cart Guidroz and the St. Landry Parish Talented Visual Art Students Walmart DC #6048

Yam City Artist: Michelle Fontenot St. Landry Parish Government Bright Heritage Artist: Robert Baxter Beau’s Garage

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ince 1919, the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber has served as an organization through which business executives, professionals and other concerned citizens have united to provide leadership and direction for the economic and social development of our community.

The collective efforts of our Chamber’s investors have brought about needed improvements in our economy; education, business inducement, transportation, consumer relations, area development, government affairs, medical affairs and more. Few of these advances could have been accomplished on an individual basis.

Our success depends on the solid financial base our members provide as well as the dedication of those who work through the Chamber’s committee structure.

We cannot be content to rest on the strength of our past successes because there will always be new challenges for improving the economic climate and the quality of life in this great parish that we designate as home. With the continued involvement and support of our members, we will continue to actively pursue our efforts to accomplish our goals.

Thank you Chamber members!

Sincerely, Frankie Bertrand, PCD President/CEO

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elcome to St. Landry Parish where our traditions continue! From the Saturday Night Live Radio Show at the Liberty Theater in Eunice, hosting the best in Cajun and Zydeco music, to the Atchafalaya Gateway towns of Krotz Springs and Melville, St. Landry Parish captures the spirit of the people of Acadiana. And the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is proud to be able to share that spirit with you!

St. Landry Parish offers several historic districts that have been preserved and revitalized. Washington, Acadiana’s Antique Capitol, was once the largest steamboat port between New Orleans and St. Louis and has retained much of its 19th century architecture and character and is an antique shopper’s dream. Grand Coteau, graced with its majestic oaks, features more than 70 historic structures with many unique cottage industries springing up, as well as two of the nation’s oldest religious institutions. Nearby, in Arnaudville, you’ll find one of Louisiana’s designated Cultural Districts where the original work of our many talented artists can be admired and purchased.

Opelousas, the parish seat, has been proclaimed the Zydeco Capital of the World and offers music events throughout the year including its Music & Market Series and the annual Spice & Music Festival in June. Not only does Opelousas

have great musical talent, but just wait until you taste its cooking! Being the home of chefs Paul Prudhomme and Tony Chachere, what else would you expect?

St. Landry Parish celebrates its history and culture with many weekend festivals throughout the parish. We invite you to dance to our indigenous Cajun and Zydeco music, taste the cuisine that’s made our cooking loved the world over and meet people to whom hospitality is as natural as getting up in the morning!

We have beautiful bed and breakfast accommodations as well as several new hotels/motels and campgrounds for your stay.

By January 2011, we will be in our new St. Landry Parish Visitor Information Center, conveniently located on Interstate 49 at Exit 23. Be sure to stop in and see what will be a new attraction for the parish and a great place to learn about all of the things to do and see in the area.

After you’ve paid us a visit, you may just want to call St. Landry Parish home. As one of Louisiana’s certified retirement communities, we invite you to “embrace life” with us and retire in St. Landry Parish!

Celeste D. Gomez, Director St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission

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Table of Fiddle Mania ...................................................1 From the President/CEO’s desk......................2 Tourist Commission Letter ..............................3 Then & Now ...................................................6 Transportation & Location ...............................8 Housing in St. Landry Parish ...........................9 Recreation ....................................................12 Tourism ........................................................13 Entertainment: Festivals & Events .................18 Education .....................................................20 Business & Economic Development .............24 Healthcare ....................................................29 St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office....................32 St. Landry Parish Goverment: Important Phone Numbers............................34 How We Worship ..........................................36 Membership Directory...................................37 Buyer’s Guide ...............................................41 Index of Advertisers ......................................49

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ack in the 16th century, current-day St. Landry Parish was occupied by several Native American tribes: the warlike Atakapa Indians, the Choctaws, the Alabamans and the Opelousas Indians. According to local legend, the premier white settler to the area was Michel de Birotte, a French trader who came around 1690. A number of years later, Louisiana’s French government constructed le Poste des Opelousas, a point which would become a popular stopping point for those traveling from New Orleans to Natchitoches. Le Poste des Opelousas is recognized as one of Louisiana’s oldest European settlement.

In 1765, three years after acquiring the territory of Louisiana from France, the Spanish constructed a military and trade post located slightly north of the current-day city of Opelousas. Nearly 100 families located in and near the post by 1769. The mix of settlers included soldiers from Spain, Italy and Switzerland who came to the area as part of the Spanish military; immigrants from England, Scotland, Ireland 6 d www.opelousaschamber.org

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Auto • Residential • Commercial • Garage Doors Mirrors • Shower Doors • Tub Doors and Germany who found that the fertile lands were ideal for agricultural endeavors and cattle raising; and French-speaking Acadian exiles.

The U.S. eventually secured control of the territory in 1803 through the Louisiana Purchase. Two years later, the Territory of Orleans was divided into 12 counties, with one being the County of Opelousas. In 1807, the county was split again, this time into 19 parishes, which included St. Landry Parish. The parish provided governmental services for the majority of southwest Louisiana.

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Opelousas, Louisiana’s third oldest city, was designated as the parish’s seat and was incorporated as a town in 1821. In 1862, as the Civil War was being played out, the Union seized Baton Rouge, resulting in the designation of Opelousas as the capital of Confederate Louisiana. After nine months, in 1863 Opelousas endured occupation by the Union army and the capital was once again relocated to Shreveport.

After the war, the area began to expand in all aspects and today, St. Landry Parish is home to over 90,000 with approximately 23,000 residing within Opelousas, also commonly referred to as “The Big O.”

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ituated at the crossroads of State Highway 190 West and Interstate 49 North/South and in proximity to Interstate 10, Opelousas’s location is among one of its greatest features.

Additional arteries winding through the area include U.S. Highways 167 and 190 and State Highways 31, 182, 357 and 749. St. Landry County encompasses more than 900 miles of roadway, making travel in and out of the area quick and efficient.

Serving the needs of aviators for nearly 60 years, the St. Landry Parish Airport is located in the city of Opelousas.

Ahart Field offers hometown friendly people and service without the hassle of dealing with controlled airspace. A 6,000-foot north/south runway and a 4,000-foot crosswind runway allow access for most general aviation and business aircraft. Competitive fuel prices on both 100LL and JET-A fuels with 24-hour service make a great incentive to stop by.

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Additional airports within reach include the Eunice Airport, Lafayette Regional Airport, Alexandria International Airport and Baton Rouge International Airport.

Located in Krotz Springs within St. Landry Parish, the Port of Krotz Springs has a general cargo T-Dock spanning 145 feet wide and extending 220 feet into the Atchafalaya River with a 25-foot wide roadway. The river is maintained at a depth of 12 feet by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The port channel is approximately 1,000 feet wide, providing ample clearances for anchorage and fleeting.

Six docks are operated here, a site where oil and grain products are handled—more than 2.8 million tons of cargo (liquid and dry bulk). Businesses operating in the port employ more than 270 workers.

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esidents both old and new have chosen to call St. Landry Parish home for a number of reasons including its rich and unique traditions, vibrant culture, true Southern hospitality, access to quality amenities and many more. Young professionals, growing families, empty nesters and retirees have all embraced St. Landry Parish’s unrivaled Joie de Vie. Renters, first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners have all found the perfect place to call home within St. Landry Parish. An affordable cost of living, quiet and gracious neighborhoods and a wide range of home styles continue to draw people looking to relocate to one of the friendly parish communities.

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is joined by multi-family options, quality manufactured homes, spacious townhomes and cost-friendly apartment units.

culture, shopping, dining, festivals, outdoor recreation, senior living options and state-of-the-art healthcare, to name a few.

The area is also a haven for retirees. In fact, St. Landry Parish is a certified Louisiana retirement community, thanks to a grant sponsored by the Louisiana Retirement Development Commission in the Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu. St. Landry Parish offers all the features necessary to enjoy retirement and la bonne vie including

According to Raymond Aguillard, President of Century 21 DCG/Aguillard Realty, due to the slowed economy, 2009 saw a slight decline in reported sales in the MLS with a total of 261 properties. Of the total sales, 168 properties, or 64 percent, were below $150,000 in St. Landry Parish.

Residential sales between $150,000 to $299,999 were around 33 percent, and the

remaining 3 percent of the sales were at or above $300,000. While the closed sale numbers were down, the median sales price increased. The median sales price was $112,000 and the total dollar volume of residential sales was $31,846,628.

For more information on relocating to St. Landry Parish, or to access a list of referred realtors in the area, contact the OpelousasSt. Landry Chamber of Commerce at 337-942-2683 or visit online at www.opelousaschamber.org.

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here are plenty of active and passive recreational activities to be found within and nearby Opelousas.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department oversees nearly a dozen park sites within its boundaries as well as two recreation centers situated in North City Park and South City Park. Both of these locations offer Opelousas residents a number of summer recreation programs with everything from baseball and softball, a Biddy Ball League and art, drama, music, dance, tennis and swimming lessons to a program for the area’s senior citizens.

Nestled within central St. Landry Parish is the 11,000-acre Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area, an ideal site for hunting and educational nature walks. Situated just outside of the parish in Ville Platte is Chicot State Park. This 6,400-acre park provides ample opportunities for fishing and boating on Lake Chicot (three boat launches are available) and plenty of sites for camping, picnicking, swimming, climbing playground equipment and hiking along a trail that encompasses the lake itself.

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Grass fairways and greens and it is perfect for those looking for either a challenge or a leisurely game amongst friends.

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St. Landry Parish...

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tart off your morning by stopping in at the Opelousas Tourist Information Center with its Jim Bowie Display, located within Le Vieux Village. Here, you’ll be given material listing the various points of interest, antique shops, restaurants, music venues, accommodations and a helpful map.

Take time to walk through Le Vieux Village where the old train depot houses the only museum dedicated to the story of the children of the “Orphan Trains.” Make your way to Main Street, where you will find the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center. The Center is comprised of a main exhibit room, the Civil War Room, the Geraldine Smith Welch Doll Collection and the Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival Archives. As you continue on your tour of Opelousas, don’t miss the old hardware store, J.B. Sandoz, located just across the street from the Interpretive Center. What memories it will rouse!

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to save time to shop at our many antique stores found throughout the city.

Also of interest is the Creole Heritage Folklife Center located on West Vine Street. Here, you can experience the rich traditions and heritage of the African-American community, especially that of our Creole culture.

The newest attraction in the area is the 80,000-square-foot Evangeline Downs Racino (race track, casino & events center), with slots and a complete quarter horse and thoroughbred racing schedule.

There are plenty of other attractions located within neighboring communities as well.

For those interested in local history, visit some of the city’s many cemeteries. Cemetery tours are held annually each October in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery, which is right across the street from the St. Landry Catholic Church. Re-enactors portray local citizens who lived during a selected era and are now found buried there. Tours may also be scheduled of the historic Michel Prudhomme Home, one of the oldest structures in Louisiana.

The St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square, located in the heart of the Historic District, provides a lovely stop for visitors where quaint cafés offer breakfast, lunch or afternoon coffee. And be sure

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Located only five miles east of Opelousas is Port Barre, where you can learn about the history of Bayou Teche and see where it begins!

Traveling north from Opelousas, you can enjoy a day and night in the historic steamboat town of Washington. As you enter, you will notice that much of its 19th century architecture and character has been preserved, as more than 80 percent of the buildings are on the Historic Register. The Washington Museum and Tourist Center houses fascinating displays and artifacts from Washington’s past. The Museum also provides assistance in scheduling tours of some of the lovely antebellum homes and gardens, like Magnolia Ridge.

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If antiques are your weakness, then you’ve come to the right place!

The art deco school now houses more than 100 antique dealers, plus a dozen or more shops can be found throughout the town.

If you travel the Zydeco-Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway or Highway 190 going west, you can reach Eunice, the Prairie Cajun Capital!

Your drive will take you along fields of cattle, rice and/or crawfish ponds, all adorned with prairie wildflowers, depending upon the season. In the heart of Eunice, a branch of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is located on Park Avenue. It features extensive exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of this region’s Acadian population, known today as Cajuns. Three other important stops during your visit to Eunice should be the Eunice Depot Museum, the Cajun Music Hall of Fame & Museum and the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center. On Saturdays, the Center offers music sessions and native craft and cooking demonstrations, both providing an opportunity for visitors to join in the fun. Be sure to also inquire about the Cajun Prairie Restoration Site located on the corner of Magnolia and Martin Luther King Drive.

Here, efforts are being made to showcase the beautiful landscape of the prairie.

Just eight minutes south of Opelousas, you’ll make several delightful discoveries in the small community of Grand Coteau.Rich in religious history and historically significant architecture, you’ll want to schedule a tour of the Academy of the Sacred Heart. The Academy was established in 1821 and is the site of a documented miracle that led to the canonization of St. John

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Berchmans. The moss-draped oaks that surround the school, church and cemetery instill a sense of serenity and days of long ago. You will also want to pause in front of St. Charles College and Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, both vital to Grand Coteau’s purpose.

As Grand Coteau was once a stagecoach stop, commerce has always thrived. Be sure to stop in at the various shops found in restored cottages throughout Grand Coteau and enjoy a relaxing meal at the local tea room or at an up-and-coming restaurant that features New Louisiana cooking!

Continue your day in the country by traveling back to I-49. Going under the interstate heading west, you will arrive in the town of Sunset. While in town, take time to drive by the beautiful Chretien Point plantation. It has recently reverted back to a private residence, but it is well worth the drive!

Arnaudville is known appropriately as the “Jewel on the Teche,” as it shines brightly these days with the many wonderful artisans and musicians. Arnaudville can be reached by driving Highway 31 south from Opelousas through Leonville or traveling down Highway 93 east of Grand Coteau. With several great locally owned restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, a quaint bed and breakfast and a lively dancehall, NuNu’s Nitelife, you will definitely want to include Arnaudville on your itinerary.

Worked up an appetite after all of that sightseeing? Perfect! Take a seat at one of the many delicious restaurants spread throughout St. Landry Parish. Then, round out your visit with a peaceful night at a beautiful bed and breakfast, new or renovated hotel/motel or under the stars at an area campground or RV Park.

We are a place of progress where we look to the future with the wisdom of a nearly 300-year history, we are a place of families where day-to-day routines are a celebration of a culture preserved, and we cherish this place and all the ingredients that make us unique.

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For more information about any of these attractions or assistance with planning your visit, contact the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission toll free at 1-877-948-8004 or email us at assistant@cajuntravel.com.

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usic, food and vibrant culture are all significant parts of life in Louisiana, and the St. Landry Parish area is always bustling with festivals and events celebrating these cherished traditions.

Opelousas is the “Home of Zydeco” music, and any weekend you will find great Zydeco, Cajun and Swamp Pop music at the local dance halls and numerous festivals, including the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival. A day’s worth of Zydeco music brings in visitors from all over. Held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, the festival begins with Zydeco breakfast in the downtown area, followed by the Joie de Vivre of the state’s first outdoor “LaLa” (dance house).

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Enjoying the tastes and sounds of St. Landry Parish continues at the Celebration of Herbs and Gardens in Sunset and the popular Opelousas Spice and Music Festival, normally held the first weekend in June. The festival not only honors its significant spice industry but also celebrates a variety of music styles including Zydeco, Cajun, R&B, Swamp Pop, Jazz and Blues, to name a few! Plenty of delicious food and arts and crafts can be found during this festival as well.

The Bayou Blues Revival was created to encourage and conserve Louisiana’s rich musical heritage. The proceeds of this musical event go toward creating jobs for musicians in Arnaudville venues.

Good food is also important to Louisianans, and many occasions are set aside to enjoy well-known Louisiana cuisine. Washington hosts the annual Catfish Festival and Port Barre is home to the delicious Cracklin’ Festival. Both are complete with great food, cook-off competitions, live music and other entertainment. The Creole Festival in Opelousas is another tasty event, as is the Yambilee Festival, recognized as one of the state’s oldest festivals. The festival celebrates the harvest of yams or sweet potatoes.

The Mardi Gras celebration reaches far beyond the streets of New Orleans. Eunice holds a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras each year on Mardi Gras Day. The run begins at 8:00 a.m. and is teeming with costumed participants who parade throughout the area. Simultaneously, a variety of activities and events are taking place in the downtown area. Live music, crafts and Cajun foods are just some of the main features. The infamous “Fat Tuesday” is also celebrated at Mardi Gras Opelousas with an annual parade (sponsored by Krewe of Frank’s) down Landry Street.

Enjoy music, shopping, soulful foods, art and plenty of activities during le Feu et l’Eau, a one-day event held in Arnaudville.

The festival, meaning “Fire and Water” in English, has its roots in the trauma of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. After these natural disasters, volunteers in the Arnaudville area lit bonfires on the waters of la Jonction on la Vieille Piste d’Artiste in honor of the artists who chose to relocate here.

Fiddle Mania is a public art extravaganza based on the rich Cajun and Creole heritage that Opelousas boasts. It features larger-than-life, three dimensional fiberglass fiddle sculptures painted, decorated, adorned and embellished by area artists who transformed the instruments into works of art. Besides supporting the arts and attracting activity to the Main Street District and downtown area of the city, funds raised from the project will help Opelousas Main Street, Inc.

Held at historic Le Vieux Village, the Annual Lighting at the Village celebrates the coming of the Christmas season every year on December 1. The Village comes to life with countless numbers of lights adorning the area’s façade and Christmas carols heard throughout. Some of the most popular attractions during this annual event are the horse and buggy rides, a visit from Santa Claus, unique arts and crafts and seasonal gifts. The Village remains lit through the end of the year.

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t. Landry Parish is among the fastest growing parishes in the state and excels in supporting public education. There are approximately 15,370 students being served by one of the 41 schools (28 elementary/middle schools, seven high schools, two career and technical education schools, two adult education centers and one alternative school) in the St. Landry Parish School System. In addition to the traditional schools, St. Landry Accelerated Transition School provides a positive and meaningful educational experience for students who have not had success in traditional school settings.

The St. Landry Parish School System’s goal is to provide our schools, students, teachers and parents with innovative technologies that will help prepare the students of St. Landry Parish for the future. Our mission is to educate our students through the use of technology and to identify how we can provide support to ensure their success. Our focus is on enabling academic innovation in teaching, learning and research by providing access to online resources, networked and multimedia classrooms and academic communication tools.

Non-Public Schools

Academy offers grades PK3-12th and is the only single-gender education choice in the area. The second campus, St. John Berchmans School, provides young men in the Acadiana region with their only choice for a Catholic, independent, single-gender education. The school opened in 2006 and began educating boys in grades PK-2nd and is committed to adding grades yearly through the 8th grade with a vision for the future that includes high school.

Schools of the Sacred Heart at Grand Coteau is comprised of two single-gendered campuses. The Academy of the Sacred Heart opened its doors to eight students in October of 1821 and has been continuously committed to excellence in the education of young women for more than 185 years. The

Acadiana Preparatory has two locations in Opelousas serving students in grades PK-12. It was established as Belmont Academy in 1972 and became Acadiana Prep in 1991. This is a co-educational, independent school committed to

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challenging and developing the whole person—body, mind and spirit—to the glory of God. This is achieved through active involvement and participation spiritually, academically and athletically.

Melville Private is located in the Town of Melville and was established in 1960. Their enrollment is 20 students in grades K-8th.

New Hope Christian Academy, located in Opelousas, was founded in 2002. The school is family owned.

Opelousas Catholic School (OCS) is a co-educational school for children in grades preschool through high school.

Established in 1856, OCS is the oldest teaching institute in the city of Opelousas. The administration, faculty and staff are composed of lay teachers, many distinguished with master’s and master’s-plus certification. EAGLE (Educating Academically Gifted Learners through Enrichment) is

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available in grades 1-12. Additionally, OCS offers exceptional technology inside and outside of the classroom, advanced curriculum, ACT preparation in many high school courses, Louisiana Virtual School classes for high school students and after school care.

St. Edmunds Catholic School was founded in 1911 as St. Paul’s Institute by St. Anthony Pastor by Rev. Celestin M. Chambon. It later became named St. Edmund after Rev. Edmund Daull rebuilt the convent after a fire destroyed the old nun’s home. St. Edmund Catholic School is a coeducational, parochial school housing grades PK3-12th. St. Edmund is a ministry of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Parish.

St. Ignatius Catholic School is located in Grand Coteau, with an enrollment of 350 in K3-8th grades. It was established in 1890 as Sacred Heart Parochial, a name that was changed in 1956 to St. Ignatius School in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus whose priests are the administrators of the church parish. St. Ignatius is also the patron saint of schools. The school was under the administration of the Religious of the Sacred Heart from 1890 to 1950, the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1950 to 1975 and again the Religious of the Sacred Heart from 1975 until 1985. Since 1985, school administration has been under the leadership of laity.

Westminister Christian Academy, Bellevue Campus is a multi-denominational Christian school founded in 1978.

Current enrollment of the school is approximately 1,040 students. The 30-acre main campus serves K3-12th grades and is located south of Opelousas in the small community of Bellevue. Advanced placement courses are offered in chemistry, history and English. Honors courses include Biology II, calculus, pre-calculus, English, Latin I and II, linguistics and physics. Outstanding programs are athletics,

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Rangers, music, art, drama, Mission Team, Mu-Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, desktop publishing, drum line, color guard and student council.

Higher Learning Louisiana State University Eunice is located just southwest of Eunice near the boundaries of Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes in a rich and fertile section of Southwest Louisiana referred to as “the tri-parish area.”

With an enrollment of approximately 3,000, LSUE offers a wide range of courses and programs for the student wishing to pursue a four-year degree as well as for the student wishing to prepare for a career in two years or less of study.

Since LSUE is an integral part of the surrounding community, many cooperative programs have been developed and faculty and staff members are available as speakers for area schools, clubs and organizations. The University sponsors various cultural, civic and informational programs such as visiting lecturers, artists and concert series, faculty lectures and occasional book and art exhibits. LSUE serves as the host and testing center for literary, speech and drama rallies held each spring for high school students in a nine-parish area and is also the site of an annual festival sponsored by the Tri-Parish Foreign Language Teachers’ Council.

Louisiana Technical College (LTC), T.H. Harris Campus has a current enrollment of 540. Opened in Opelousas in 1938, it is a vocational and technical college delivering courses and programs through on-campus instruction and the Internet.

The LTC-T.H. Harris Campus delivers instructional programs, which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. This campus provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment. Their goal is to serve students with excellent academic and skill development, and their programs are accessible, affordable and accredited.

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ocated in southwest Louisiana, St. Landry Parish has always had a unique local economy from the oildriven ways of its southern neighbors. Ideally located for distribution, due to it being a crossroad of I-49 and U.S. 190 near I-10, the parish has capitalized by attracting WalMart to build Louisiana’s first distribution center in the Parish with the help of St. Landry Parish Economic Industrial Development District (SLEIDD).

Created in 1997, SLEIDD has been a leader in attracting new industries and assisting in the expansion of existing businesses. SLEIDD is composed of 17 board members, nine of which are appointed by the parish government, and eight of which are appointed by the municipal association, who serve with no compensation of any kind for staggered, threeyear terms. A professional Certified Industrial Developer (CID) and a full-time Executive Secretary manage the organization.

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SLEIDD is self-financed, using no tax dollars in its day-today operations. Its crown jewel has been the Walmart Distribution Center #6048, a 1,200,000-square-foot structure covering approximately 30 acres and employing more than 1,000 people. The Center has an $80 million annual impact on St. Landry Parish. Other high-employee national and international businesses having a significant economic impact

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The Oldest State Chartered Bank in St. Landry Parish, Est. 1893

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SCORE® Counselors to America’s Small Business/ Acadiana Chapter #0302 information

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CORE® Counselors to America’s Small Business is a national nonprofit association with a public service mission that states: SCORE grows successful small businesses across America, one business at a time. SCORE is the premier source for small business advice and mentoring in America. Established October 5, 1964, SCORE celebrated 45 years of volunteer service in 2009. Its 12,400 volunteers at 364 chapters assist entrepreneurs with the formation, growth and success of their small businesses nationwide. Volunteers provide FREE individual counseling and mentoring both in person and online and also present topical business workshops at a nominal cost for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE Acadiana Chapter #0302, headquartered in Lafayette, is one of seven Chapters in Louisiana. The chapter was chartered on August 17, 1973 and has been active since then, serving eight parishes in its business region: St. Landry, Lafayette, St. Mary, St. Martin, Vermilion, Evangeline, Acadia and Iberia. The Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce became an alliance partner with SCORE Acadiana Chapter #0302 by establishing a formal cooperative agreement on June 15, 2009 that provided for the establishment of a satellite counseling center at the chamber in addition to providing for access to all SCORE services both locally and nationally.

in St. Landry Parish is the Evangeline Downs Race Track & Casino, (the largest racing field in the nation); Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasonings, Ventura/Lou Ana Foods; Savoie’s Sausage & Food Products, Inc.; AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc.; and Alon Refining Krotz Springs, Inc. (the only refinery in Acadiana).

SLEIDD has two industrial parks, one containing approximately 115 acres and another of approximately 422 acres. The smaller park is located on a completely developed This alliance partnership is intended to have a long-term four-lane road about a ½-mile east positive impact on the small business community in St. of I-49, while the larger park is Landry Parish and enhance economic development of the located northwest of Opelousas region. SCORE will further build its presence in St. Landry along the Gradnigo Road.

Parish by recruiting volunteer residents in the area. By increasing the The larger facility has access cadre of volunteers and with the support of the chamber, more business to both railroad and focused workshops, business roundtables, tailored workshops and individual highway transportation, counseling and mentoring will be provided. Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber located two miles from the of Commerce is pleased to host SCORE and looks forward to a great longParish airport. term relationship.

To contact the satellite SCORE counseling center at the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce, call the chamber at 337-942-2683 and leave a message that includes your name, telephone and email contact information and the purpose of your call. A SCORE volunteer will retrieve the information, return the call and follow up with you to schedule an appointment or provide other information. SCORE Acadiana Chapter #0302 and the SCORE Association may be contacted as follows: Acadiana Chapter #0302 is located at 109 West Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 Telephone: 337-942-2683; Fax: 337-942-2684 Email: Cajun_score@yahoo.com Internet: www.lafayettescore.org The SCORE Association offices are located at 1175 Herndon Parkway, Suite 900, Herndon, VA 20170 and 409 3rd Street, SW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: 1-800-634-0245; Fax 703-487-3066 Internet: www.score.org and www.score.org/women askanexpert.score.org and womensblog.score.org twitter.com/scorementors 26 d www.opelousaschamber.org

SLEIDD has also assisted in the expansion of existing businesses by offering tax-free bond financing.

Enjoying excellent relations with both the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce and St. Landry Parish Government, SLEIDD is in a position of having the ability to expedite permits and any other requirements a business/industry prospect would need. By owning land free and clear of debt, SLEIDD is in a position of guaranteeing prospects excellent land sites at rock-bottom prices with no delays.

In January 2010, SLEIDD moved its office location and is now operating and developing St. Landry Parish’s first Incubator Center. SLEIDD intends to set up an incubator, which will foster, nourish and support small start-up businesses in the area. The Center will provide common area reception, copy and fax, as well as secretarial service. The Center will also provide for a nominal

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fee: legal consultation, legal correspondence, debt consolidation, contract review, executed contract review, document review and trial defense services through Ortego and Associates. The Center will also serve as a shelter for businesses displaced by hurricane evacuation. The 15,000-square-foot incubator warehouse can serve as storage for relief supplies during emergencies.

SLEIDD’s mission is to enhance the economic well being of the citizens of St. Landry Parish by providing comprehensive, high quality assistance to existing and potential small businesses.

With a multitude of different financial institutions serving Opelousas and the St. Landry Parish area, there is also a large array of financial products available to the community. Deposit products include free checking accounts with unlimited check writing, money market investment accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, as well as the more complex investment options.

Whether in the market for a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan, or a working capital line of credit for a business, long-term and shortterm loans are available.

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Health System now offers the most comprehensive care available in the region.

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ealthcare in St. Landry Parish is better now than it ever has been.

With the acquisition of Doctors’ Hospital and the 2005 establishment of OGH Imaging in Sunset, Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) is better able to fulfill the commitment and mission of providing the most technologically advanced services to the residents of St. Landry Parish and the surrounding communities.

The biggest challenge OGHS faces is moving the right services to the south campus and efficiently occupying available space at the main campus. Currently, OGHS’s main campus offers inpatient, acute care, diagnostics, ancillary care and emergency medicine, while OGHS’s south campus offers rehabilitation services, longterm acute care, psychiatric services, pain

management, diagnostics and non-acute emergency medicine. OGH Imaging, located 10 miles south of Opelousas in Sunset, provides diagnostics in radiology and laboratory services. Opelousas General

Established in May 1957, OGHS has grown into a 256-bed facility offering an extensive variety of specialized services.

With a medical staff exceeding 200 physicians, OGHS is able to offer diverse services to the community, alleviating the need to travel away from home for medical care. OGHS is a JCAHO accredited facility ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

Most recently, OGHS has acquired an $8 million (39-month implementation) electronic medical record system from McKesson Information Solutions capable of physician access to patient information 24 hours a day.

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donating more than $100,000 in sponsorships and donations each year. In an effort to decrease the shortage of medical professionals in Louisiana, OGHS’s foundation offers scholarships to students seeking medical careers.

There are a number of nursing homes, assisted living centers and senior care facilities to serve residents in Opelousas and the entirety of St. Landry Parish. Home health services, dentistry, orthodontics, physical therapy and sleep labs are continuing to move into the local community. In addition, there are local substance abuse resources available, medication assistance and a parish health unit in Opelousas. southwest louisiana

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ne of the sheriff ’s main policies is to have the patrol units patrolling in the neighborhoods. The duties of the patrol division are to patrol areas, work traffic crashes and to assist the community. The patrol division also conducts D.W.I. checkpoints and speed enforcement details. The details’ aim is to take intoxicated and reckless drivers off our streets.

Levee Patrol The levee patrol section’s main duty is to patrol the camps and levees of the parish. In the past, thieves would prey on the camps that are often only occupied on weekends and hunting seasons. The patrol has dramatically reduced the damaging and thefts at the camps.

Reserve Unit Under the direction of the training division, the aim of the 20-member reserve section is to serve as a support group for the office. Reserves work in patrol, festivals and major disasters. The reserves trainings are held mostly at night and consist of the same training that full-time deputies attend.

Senior Citizens Programs/TRIAD With four TRIAD events throughout the year ending with a Christmas party that always has close to 600 guests, we could not do it without the countless volunteers we have. Each event has games, food, door prizes and guest speakers working to try to give our elderly everything they deserve.

Inmate Work Crews The sheriff ’s office continues to maintain work crews of inmates. The work crews clean and paint graveyards, re-paint schools and pick up trash along the roads in the parish.

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effects of drug abuse. The 17-hour program covers topics like ways and methods of saying “no,” resolving differences with understandings that are violence-free and building one’s selfesteem.

Firearms Training Simulator FATS or Firearms Training Simulator is one of the most hightech training simulators on the market today, utilizing videos to run deputies through real-life scenarios. The system, which responds to the deputy’s actions, trains them on how to handle and control complaints.

SWAT/HEAT Team Training The Sheriff ’s SWAT team has recently undergone training at the Eunice Black Belt Academy on ground and weapon defense. The SWAT members are called out during high-risk complaints and deadly force encounters and must be ready for all situations. The team members train monthly on physical training to live fire practice.

948-TIPS/ StLandryCrimestoppers.com All callers remains anonymous and the program is funded through fundraisers and private donations.

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izens, Dear Fellow Cit y say it is indeed m to e m ti is th ke are First, let me ta great parish. We a ch su of f if er as Sh pleasure to serve Sheriff and of my 1st term as t in po id m e th t forth at the end of assing the goals se rp su is t en tm ar our Sheriff ’s Dep . you, the citizenry by ed ct pe ex d by me an th, 2006, I on November 20 ce fi of ed m su as When I at many g from the fact th in lt su re n io at tu m encountered a si rival. The interi ar y m to r io pr s ft their post was never key people had le November of 2006 in d te en em es to the pl I im assure that servic to ed operational plan gn si de as w uld It ch time that I co me permanent. su co l ti be n u to d ed de pt n u ght in te rr in ould not be inte personnel. I brou w d h an is s, ar P on y ti si dr po an hey tal functions, citizens of St. L this endeavor. T of all departmen h it ew w vi e re m e st iv si st u as people to conclude an exha and cial and business an n fi t, en to be continued d em de rc ee fo n en at w th la s d m experience sitive progra ded to be identifying the po of sk roductive and nee ta e -p th on n ed e gn er si w as at e th er e w ing thos s. panded, eliminat with great succes ex on or si is n m po l u ia ed it ov in r impr mplished ou eve we have acco li be I . ed u n ti discon Sheriff ’s . Landry Parish St e th g in br to It is unfortunate of the parish was le t. op en pe em e rc th fo to en es w is terms of la One of my prom change e 21st century in th to in d you that without an to it rd da bm su an st I . er n gh e St. trepidatio Office to a hi omise of taking th with suspicion or pr ed a ew on vi d y tl te ec en u el eq as at. iocrity. I w that change is fr e we have done th ion leads to med ev at li n be ag I st . d m an is , n al io profession you have stagnat the next level of to t en tm ar ep D f erif er and Landry Parish Sh ve made it a bett ha e w se u ca be rs and prospe dry Parish grows an sts.

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St. Landry Parish Important Phone Numbers In case of emergencies, dial 9-1-1 Arnaudville Town Hall — 337-754-7993 Cankton Town Hall — 337-668-4456 Eunice City Hall — 337-457-7389 Grand Coteau Town Hall — 337-662-5246 Krotz Springs Town Hall — 337-566-2322 Leonville Town Hall — 337-879-2601 Melville Town Hall — 337-623-4226 Opelousas City Hall — 337-948-2527 Palmetto Town Hall — 337-623-4426 Port Barre Town Hall — 337-585-7646 Sunset Town Hall — 337-662-5297 Washington Town Hall — 337-826-3626 St. Landry Parish Government — 337-948-3688 118 South Court Street, Suite 133 • Opelousas, LA 70570 St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department — 337-948-6516 34 d www.opelousaschamber.org

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Dear Citizens, Bienvenue a’ la paroisse de Saint Landry! It is indeed a pleasure for me and on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Council, to introduce and welcome you to our beautiful parish.

Over the last several years, St. Landry Parish has significantly progressed under its new Home Rule Charter form of government, bringing about a spirit of cohesiveness and partnership thereby generating effective growth.

We have witnessed the expansion of services for our citizens living in and visitors traveling through our great parish. A new Tourism Visitor Information Center along Interstate 49 providing more visibility will welcome visitors and promote tourism. The newly purchased and remodeled Delta Grand facility will accommodate business and community oriented functions. Parish Courthouse renovations were accomplished making our parish seat more attractive and inviting for its citizens and tourists alike. We are working hard to find a solution to repair the parish roads to provide more traveling accessibility and bring additional economic development to our area.

The citizens of St. Landry Parish have entrusted us with an awesome responsibility and sacred trust.

We commit ourselves to the strictest standard of honor and respect, the maximum degree of discipline, and the highest pursuit of excellence for St. Landry Parish. It is our belief that this approach will guarantee that our efforts will be successful and our goals for the future be achieved.

Sincerely, Don Menard

St. Landry Parish Government P.O. Box 1550 Opelousas, LA 70571 337-948-3688 www.stlpg.com

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permanently in Louisiana, on Bayou Chicot, in the parish of St. Landry.

Here, on the l3th of November, 1812, a church was constituted by him the first Baptist church in the State, and Rev. Mr. Willis became at the request of the church, its pastor.”

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here are more than 100 churches of all faiths and denominations meeting in St. Landry Parish today, ranging from very small churches in quiet settings to larger churches with thousands of members.

The first Catholic church, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in what is now St. Landry Parish was built at Washington in 1777. The second church was built in 1798 on the site of the present St. Landry Church in Opelousas. A third building was constructed on that site in 1828, and the present church was begun in 1908 and finished the next year.

When the congregation of St. Landry Catholic Church outgrew the 1828 church, parishioners asked that the new church occupy the site of the old building and that the material in the old building be used to build the new one.

That request was granted, and the foundation of the present building was made from the bricks of the old church.

who preached the first Protestant sermon in November 1804, in Vermilion Parish.

From the late 1750s until the first priest was appointed to Opelousas, the settlement was served by at least two itinerant priests. In 1765, Father Irénée, a Capuchin and pastor of the church at Pointe Coupée, visited southwest Louisiana irregularly. In 1766 and 1767, Father Archange, another Capuchin, was pastor of Pointe Coupée.

He also visited the Opelousas area. Old records indicate that a Father Valentine was the first resident priest in Opelousas, having arrived in 1767.

According to Perrin, “(Willis) remained but a short time on his first visit and preached only three or four sermons.

His color, and being a Baptist, rendered him obnoxious, and exposed him to strong prejudices, and he was threatened with violence. He returned home after a brief visit, but he felt it his duty to come to the country he had visited and labor for the good of the people.

According to William Henry Perrin’s account, the first Protestant minister in southwest Louisiana was Joseph Willis,

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Opelousas also has other historic churches: e Holy Ghost Church, established in 1920, is the largest African American church parish in the U.S. The present church building on Union Street was built in 1948. e Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church on Lombard Street was founded in 1806. This is the first Protestant church in Opelousas, the first Methodist church in Louisiana and the oldest Methodist church west of the Mississippi River. e The Little Zion Baptist Church on Academy Street was the first black Baptist church at Opelousas. It was organized in 1869. e Mount Olive Baptist Church on Church Street sits at the site of the Black Academy of Mt. Olive, organized in 1897 as one of Opelousas earliest private schools for black students.

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CASA of St. Landry (337) 948-3550

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Armand Brinkhaus, Attorney at Law (337) 662-5242

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MedExpress Ambulance Service, Inc. (337) 623-5734

Opelousas Catholic School (337) 942-5404

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Melancon Funeral Homes (337) 407-1907

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Merle Norman Cosmetics (337) 948-1194

Opelousas Little Theatre (337) 948-8316

Metoyer Family Medical Center, LLC (337) 948-4445

Opelousas Orthopedic Clinic (337) 942-6503

Lenard Bertrand General Contractors (337) 948-4802

Michael R. Thibodeaux Realty, LLC (337) 945-0505

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MidSouth National Bank NA (337) 942-1980

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Mike Honhon Landscape, LLC (337) 662-5683

Opelousas Woman’s Club (337) 407-2826

Lifecare Psychiatric Services (337) 948-5055

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Opelousas-Eunice Friends of the Library (337) 948-3693

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Miller Service Drugs (337) 942-2631

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OUPAC Financial Services (337) 948-5058

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Pelican State Credit Union (337) 948-3238

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Performance Benefits, Inc. (573) 472-8589

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Stout Air Conditioning & Heating 5772 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9267 Airports St. Landry Parish Airport Authority 299 Hanger Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-1551 Ambulance Services Acadian Ambulance P.O. Box 98000 Lafayette, LA 70509 (337) 291-1574 MedExpress Ambulance Service, Inc. P.O. Box 527 Melville, LA 71353 (337) 623-5734 St. Landry EMS 815 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8404 Antiques Crossroad Antiques & Collectibles 637 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7250 Durio’s Curios 5853 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 308-4664 Sunset Market & Auction P.O. Box 1214 Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 212-2091 Apartments Marianites of the Holy Cross 960 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8154 Appliances Sears Hometown Store 901 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1111

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Architects & Architectural Illustrators/Planners Ardoin, Gaudet & Tolson, Ltd. 130 W. South St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1202

Law Office of Garett R. Duplechain 508 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3116 Law Office of Bruce A. Gaudin 100 W. Bellevue St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3818

D’Avy & Associates 1006 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2678 Athletic Clothing/Equipment Credeur’s Sports & Specialties, Inc. 1238 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8080 Attorneys Armand Brinkhaus, Attorney at Law P.O. Drawer E Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 662-5242

Dubuisson Law Office P.O. Box 220 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-6506 Granger Law Firm 130 W. Vine St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-5000

Morrow, Gates & Morrow, LLC P.O. Box 219 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-6529 W. Simmons Sandoz, Attorney P.O. Box 471 Opelousas, LA 70571-0471 (337) 942-8956

DeJean, Mouret & Mouret Law Offices 115 N. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8276 The Doran Law Firm P.O. Box 2119 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-8008

Law Offices of Louis R. LaBruyere, IV 600 Jefferson St., Ste. 505 Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 407-1005

Sandoz & Sandoz P.O. Box 10 Opelousas, LA 70571-0011 (337) 942-9771 Schiff Law Corporation P.O. Box 10 Opelousas, LA 70571-0010 (337) 942-9771 St. Landry Title Co., LLC/Reynolds Law Firm 315 S. College Rd., Ste. 101 Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 942-5663

Thomas Thomassie, LLC 117 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 Guglielmo, Lopez, Tuttle, Hunter & Jarrell (337) 205-2529 P.O. Drawer 1329 Automobile Dealers Opelousas, LA 70571 Bordelon Motors, Inc. (337) 948-8201 P.O. Box 391 Opelousas, LA 70571-0391 Elbert Lee Guillory, Attorney at Law (337) 942-2686 633 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 John R. Young Chevy-Buick, Inc. (337) 942-6328 P.O. Box 1147 Eunice, LA 70535-3706 Law Office of Gregory Doucet (337) 457-7361 223 S. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3500

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Nissan of Opelousas 5731 I-49 Service Rd. S. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2277 Roy Motors P.O. Box 520 Opelousas, LA 70571-0520 (337) 942-9701 Sterling Automotive Group P.O. Box 1300 Opelousas, LA 70571-1300 (337) 942-1241 Sterling Buick-GMC 5853 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3516 Automobile Renting & Leasing Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1220 S. Union St., Ste. 5 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6084 Automobile Repairs & Services Darold Thibodeaux Auto Repair 608 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5166 Banks & Banking Associations American Bank & Trust Co. P.O. Box 1819 Opelousas, LA 70571-1819 (337) 948-3056 Hancock Bank 5672 I-49 N. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8584 MidSouth National Bank NA 930 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1980 St. Landry Bank & Trust 132 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7516 St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank P.O. Box 1909 Opelousas, LA 70571-1909 (337) 948-3033 Teche Federal Savings Bank 428 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5748 Washington State Bank P.O. Box 129 Washington, LA 70589 (337) 826-3641 Beauty Salons Des Amis Spa & Salon 513 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7770 Tricia’s Shear Textures 2440 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570-5167 (337) 942-5082 Bed & Breakfast Country Ridge Bed and Breakfast 169 Country Ridge Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1678

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Beverage Distributor Lafayette Coca-Cola Bottling 1314 Eraste Landry Rd. Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 232-8413 Body Toning Curves/Caribbean Sun 221 Rue Pacannier Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 407-2878 Building Materials - Floor to Roof Lowe’s 1130 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 943-2041 Business & Management Consultants ECGC Women’s Business Center 110 Travis St., Ste. 92 Lafayette, LA 70502 (337) 889-0211

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Wilson Chiropractic Clinic 215 S. Market St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1856 Churches Christian Life Center Church P.O. Box 1492 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-4950 Community Chapel Church of God in Christ P.O. Box 445 Opelousas, LA 70571-0445 (337) 948-4549 Louisiana Memorial United Methodist Church 515 E. Bellevue St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3163

Hebert Media Services, LLC 205 St. Ann Ave. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 230-6067

Civic Organizations Opelousas Elks Women’s Auxiliary P.O. Box 1146 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-2341

Ortego & Associates 206 Mitchell Rd. Washington, LA 70589 (337) 363-4833

Opelousas Little Theatre P.O. Box 742 Opelousas, LA 70571-0742 (337) 948-8316

Caterers Brent’s Catering & Specialty Cakes P.O. Box 231 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-4003

Opelousas Woman’s Club P.O. Box 1202 Opelousas, LA 70571-1202 (337) 407-2826

Lafayette Receptions and Catering, LLC P.O. Box 375 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-3910

Rotary Sunrise P.O. Box 1711 Opelousas, LA 70571-1711 (337) 308-5667

Communications - Telecommunication Consultants LANetworx, LLC 528 Carmen Dr. Arnaudville, LA 70512 (337) 662-0025 Community Resources Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana P.O. Box 53267 Lafayette, LA 70505 (337) 594-1754 St. Landry Parish Community Action Agency P.O. Drawer 1510 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-3651 Computer Services A Country Mile, LLC P.O. Box 1730 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 739-4368 Affordable Computer Services, Inc 5050 NE Evangeline Trwy.

Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 886-9008 Juergen W. Amling - PC Consultant 1039 Crouchet St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3566 JPR CONSULTING 205 Pine Valley Dr. Youngsville, LA 70592 (337) 298-3178 SuperTech Computer Service, LLC 904 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-0019

NuNu’s Creole Traditions 1625 Austin St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 692-1199

Clinics & Medical Groups Lousiana Urgent Care of Opelousas, LLC P.O. Box 879 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-6331

Virtual Bistro Catering 9479 Hwy. 190 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 212-4463

The Wound Treatment Center, LLC P.O. Box 99 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-5100

Cemeteries/Plots Bellevue Memorial Park 110 N. Market St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7055

Clothing - Infants Village Boutique Clothing 1116 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-9567

Child Development & Day Care St. Landry Parish Head Start Program P.O. Box 910 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-9669

Clubs - Country & Tennis NASSAU, LLC P.O. Box 1027 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-6536

Gerace Construction 205 Gerace Rd. Melville, LA 71353 (337) 623-5327

Chiropractors Barczyk Chiropractic Group 1210 S. Union St., Ste. 2 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 266-9949

Co-ops - Agricultural Lenders First South Farm Credit P.O. Box 1669 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-3062

Construction Contractors Prairie Contractors, Inc P.O. Box 1530 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-3229

Robin Chiroproctic Health Center 230 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3343

Coffee & Coffee Products Community Coffee Company, LLC 1760 Bertrand Dr. Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 234-3670

Pro Stucco P.O. Box 340 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 351-1575

Rohner Chiropractic 5885 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 692-2432

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Mello Joy Coffee Company 313 N. Chestnut, Ste. C Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 264-7195

Computers - Computer Products Sonny’s Audio Video, Inc. 5407 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9258 Concrete Angelle Concrete 2638 S. Sherwood Forest, Ste. 200 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (337) 942-3294 Barry Concrete, Inc. P.O. Box 2998 Lafayette, LA 70502 (337) 235-7594

Contractors - Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Ledoux Electrical Service 13794 Hwy. 182 Bunkie, LA 71322 (337) 826-4336

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Dialysis Clinic Fresenius Medical Care 300 W. St. Mary Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 948-1550

Festival Organization Louisiana Yambilee, Inc. 1939 W. Landry St., Ste. 103 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8848

Funeral Homes & Memorial Parks Ford & Joseph Funeral Home, Inc. 907 N. Market St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6750

Copiers Océ Corporate Prrinting (formerly Océ Imagistics, SOP) 113 W. Amedee Dr. Lafayette, LA 70583 (337) 235-1391

Disaster Recovery American Red Cross P.O. Box 62419 Lafayette, LA 70596-2419 (337) 234-7371

Financial & Financial Advisors First Franklin Financial P.O. Box 397 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-5200

LaFond-Ardolin Funeral Home 2845 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2638

Cosmetics Avon by Christy P.O. Box 593 Krotz Springs, LA 70750 (337) 407-0007

Dry Cleaners CNG Industries, LLC P.O. Box 130 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-2900

Global Financial Resources, Inc. P.O. Box 91180 Lafayette, LA 70509 (337) 896-9982

Mary Kay Cosmetics 886 Austin Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 658-9831 Merle Norman Cosmetics 608 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1194 Credit Reporting Credit Bureau of Opelousas P.O. Box 535 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-4966 Dentist Dr. Lucius Doucet, II, DDS 1110 Dr. A.C. Terrence Blvd., Ste. 3 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4425 Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care Acadiana Gentle Dental Care 911 Napoleon Ave. Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 662-3516 Gerald L. Chachere, Jr., DDS 1604 Kerr St., Ste. 102 Opelousas, LA 70570-7899 (337) 942-8576 John C. Daire, DDS Orthodontics 2426 Jake Dr., Ste. 4 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3491 Dr. Christopher Doucet, DDS 906 N. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4588 Dr. Albert Huguet 1604 Kerr St., Ste. 106 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9233 James J. Robert, DDS 1604 Kerr St., Ste. 104 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3221 Department Stores Stage Stores, Inc. 5621 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570-0749 (337) 948-4776 Walmart #543 1629 E. Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9853

Dry Clean Super Center of Opelousas 5544 I-49 N. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-1717 Economic Development St. Landry Economic & Industrial Development District 5367 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570-0743 (337) 948-1391 Electrical Equipment & Supplies Muller Electric Supply 1816 Creswell Lane Ext. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-9900 Verbis Lafleur Electric Service, Inc. P.O. Box 358 Opelousas, LA 70571-0358 (337) 948-8858 Electricians Bayou Electrical Construction, LLC 192 Grant Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6639 Employment Agencies NurStaff Plus Medical Staffing P.O. Box 53555 Lafayette, LA 70555 (337) 456-2740 Estate Management/Private - Heirs Haas-Hirsch P.O. Box 190 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-6555 Eyeglasses/Eyewear Dr. Kenneth C. LaFleur, MD P.O. Box 1090 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-3613 Farm Federations - Nonprofit St. Landry Parish Farm Bureau Federation 5265 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8259 Farm Supplies & Equipment Progressive Tractor & Implement Co., Inc. P.O. Box 1438 Opelousas, LA 70571-1438 (337) 942-5689 Quality Equipment Company 2929 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4924

Melancon Funeral Homes 4708 I-49 N. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-1907 Sibille Funeral Home 2309 George Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6523

Pelican State Credit Union 611 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3238

Furniture Ashley Furniture Home Store 1608 Creswell Lane Ext. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8231

Performance Benefits, Inc. 1100 N. Main St. Sikeston, MO 63801 (573) 472-8589 Fire Protection - Equipment Excel Fire Protection Systems, LTD 3419 NW Evangeline Trwy., Ste. C-6 Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 886-1558

Joe Smith Furniture 5813 I-49 Service Rd. S. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9000 Gaming/Video Poker/Slot Machine/Horse Racing D’s Galore, LLC P.O. Box 905 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-0260

RM Fire Protection P.O. Box 58 Opelousas, LA 70571-0058 (337) 662-6976 Flooring B & S Carpet One P.O. Box 1168 Opelousas, LA 70571-1168 (337) 948-8222

Garbage/Waste Collection & Management IESI Corporation 2720 Powers St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1251

Carpet Land, Inc. P.O. Box 175 Opelousas, LA 70571-0175 (337) 948-8273

St. Landry Parish Solid Waste P.O. Box 610 Washington, LA 70589 (337) 826-5211

Stanford Floor Covering, Inc. P.O. Box 564 Opelousas, LA 70571-0564 (337) 948-1808

Garden Centers & Nurseries Lastrapes Garden Center, Inc. 402 Flag Station Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7343

Florists Jardiniere - Table Toppers 113 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2544

Gas & Oil Wholesale Distributors Dugas Oil Co., Inc. 605 N. Railroad Ave. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2488

Jim Durio Florist, Inc. P.O. Box 1148 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-7541

Steven Dupuis Oil Co., Inc. 1700 Jasmine Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 319-3388

Wanda’s Florist & Gifts 1224 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3810 Food Manufacturers Ventura Foods, LLC - Lou Ana Division P.O. Box 591 Opelousas, LA 70571-0591 (337) 948-6561 Food Products, Services, Supplies & Brokers Savoie’s Sausage & Food Products, Inc. 1742 Hwy. 742 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7241

Gas Storage Bobcat Gas Storage 11200 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 625 Houston, TX 77042 (713) 800-3510 Gas/Diesel Fuel Storage/Marketing Gennuso’s Fuel Products P.O. Box 790 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-2591 General Contractors - Commercial Lenard Bertrand General Contractors 198 Howard Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4802

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The Stanford Company of Acadiana 1232 Hwy. 103 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1720

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General Contractors - Residential Timeless Homes, LLC P.O. Box 120 Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 945-8186

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Jeffery David P.O. Box 956 Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 662-3127

Rhyn Duplechain Central Louisiana Home Health Care, Inc. 1821 Alonzo St. 615 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70570 Athalie Dupre (332) 407-1002 151 Country Ridge Rd. Gift Shops Evangeline Home Health Agency Opelousas, LA 70570 Acadiana Country Gifts & Fashions, LLC P.O. Box 556 (337) 948-8328 121 W. Landry St. Ville Platte, LA 70586 Gerald Emon Opelousas, LA 70570 (888) 769-9243 318 W. Vine St. (337) 407-0047 Home Health Care 2000 - Opelousas Opelousas, LA 70570 Glass 414 S. Main St. (337) 948-6059 AGC Flat Glass N. America, Inc. Opelousas, LA 70570 Carolyn B. Fakouri 710 W. Landry St. (337) 594-0009 716 Harvest Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 Horse Racing Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7447 Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino (337) 948-8555 Guaranty Glass, Inc. 2235 Creswell Lane Ext. Cindy Freeland & Gretchen Erlingson 1009 W. Vine St. Opelousas, LA 70570 716 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-3138 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7700 Hospitals (337) 942-1232 Ambulatory Surgery Center Government Mavis Arnaud Fruge St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court - Charles of Opelousas, LLC 860 Seven Arpents Rd. 187 Ventre Blvd.

Jagneaux Arnaudville, LA 70512 Opelousas, LA 70570 P.O. Box 750 (337) 754-7724 (337) 407-0050 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-5606 x103 Roxsan Godeaux Oceans Behavioral Hospital P.O. Drawer 1550 of Opelousas, LLC Grocery (Retail) Opelousas, LA 70571 304 W. McNeese St. Benny’s Supermarket (337) 948-3688 Lake Charles, LA 70605 806 S. Union St. (337) 721-1900 Opelousas, LA 70570 J. P. Griffin (337) 948-6533 P.O. Box 2543 Opelousas General Health System Opelousas, LA 70571-2543 P.O. Box 1389 Brookshire Grocery Company (337) 948-0823 Opelousas, LA 70571-1389 2418 S. Union St. (337) 948-3011 Opelousas, LA 70570 Chris & Melissa Grimmett (337) 948-7802 P.O. Box 309 Hotels/Motels Port Barre, LA 70577 Champagne’s Marche Ascension Hotels, LLC/Holiday Inn (337) 945-6204 P.O. Box 146 5696 I-49 N. Service Rd. Leonville, LA 70551 Opelousas, LA 70570 Bobby Guidroz (337) 879-2586 (337) 948-3300 P.O. Box 417 Port Barre, LA 70577 Dixie Meat Packing Co., Inc. Comfort Inn (337) 948-5801 dba Meche’s Meat Market 5454 I-49 N. Service Rd. 1508 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 Rev. Dale Hensarling Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4900 188 Hay Rake Ln. (337) 942-2089 Opelousas, LA 70570 Evangeline Downs Hotel/Venerts (337) 407-0609 Don’s Country Mart 2407 Creswell Lane Ext. 701 Veterans St. Opelousas, LA 70570 James Higginbotham Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 407-2121 1576 Fuselier Rd. (337) 896-0019 Arnaudville, LA 70512 Individuals (337) 948-5204 Janise’s Supermarket Howard Austin 147 Oak Tree Park Dr. 971 Austin Rd. June G. Inhern Sunset, LA 70584 Opelousas, LA 70570 P.O. Box 691 (337) 662-5512 (337) 942-7865 Washington, LA 70589-0691 (337) 826-3905 Piggly Wiggly - Dale’s Food Store, Inc. Mr. & Ms. Kenneth Boagni, Jr. 8410 Hwy. 182 P.O. Box 966 Ethel Johnson Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70571 599 Country Ridge Rd. (337) 948-9427 (337) 942-4445 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7441 Russell’s Food Center & Catering Robert Brinkman P.O. Box 620 3553 Hwy. 182 Julian M. Kurtz Arnaudville, LA 70512-0450 Opelousas, LA 70570 P.O. Box 1696 (337) 754-5722 (337) 942-2210 Opelousas, LA 70571-1696 (337) 942-3391 Health Food Shoppe/Store Angela Marie Guillory Cassimere 3330 Hwy. 167 Nature’s Health Shoppe Melanie Lee LeBouef Opelousas, LA 70570 939 Creswell Ln. 3335 Ashwood Dr. (337) 945-1869 Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8751 Lori Clark P.O. Box 1269 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1026

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Dwight Ledoux, CPA 934 Natchez Blvd.

Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6732 Diane LeDoux 292 Suzanne DeJean Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7362 Michael Levier 800 Myrtle St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 290-1565 LaVonya Malveaux P.O. Box 1999 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-2570 x101 Roseanne G. Mitchell P.O. Box 1117 Opelousas, LA 70571-1117 (337) 942-5332 Mary Murray P.O. Box 76 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-5471 Yvonne L. Normand 112 Crest View Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 Susie L. Peck 2941 Woodhaven Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3893 Estelle M. Perrault 406 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570-6126 (337) 942-3332 Lemuel A. Pitts 512 Compress Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5456 Betty Roy P.O. Box 696 Arnaudville, LA 70512 (337) 754-7936 Lincoln Savoie 648 Thelma Dr. Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 662-7283 Kelly J. Scott P.O. Box 1633 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 793-9684 Dolores Q. Sibille 2473 Lakewood Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4739 Donald Wayne Simien P.O. Drawer 9 Opelousas, LA 70571-0009 (337) 942-3333 Mr. & Mrs. John Vallien 1676 Lawrence St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3066 Darryl Wagley 181 Bois des Chene Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8779

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Betty Walker 107 Alexis Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5583

Sebastien-Dupré Fine Jewelry, Inc. 822 S. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4367

Insulators - Residential/Commercial Southwest Insulators 1904 Edwards St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6972

Landscape Architects - Contractors & Designers Mike Honhon Landscape, LLC 114 Hidden Hills Arnaudville, LA 70512 (337) 662-5683

Massage Relaxation & Healing Center 414 E. Grolee St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9363

Law Enforcement St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Dept.

P.O. Box 1029 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-6516

Meat Market Rolling R Ranch 305 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3926

Lawn Care Armand’s Lawn Service 282 Gentry Dr. Washington, LA 70589 (337) 230-5549

Medical All Kids Pediatrics of Opelousas 920 N. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-8697

Loan Companies Deep South Financial Services 923 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3337

Bias Orthotics & Prosthetics 433 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6814

Insurance Allstate Insurance 1717 S. Union St., Ste. 1 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1907 Dupre-Carrier-Godchaux Insurance Agency P.O. Box 1298 Opelousas, LA 70571-1298 (337) 948-8186 Imperial Fire & Casualty P.O. Box 753 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-5691 Lewis & Associates P.O. Box 1318 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-7283 Webb Marcantel - State Farm 908 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4491 Owen Shute dba Physicians Mutual Insurance 222 W. North St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 207-3068 State Farm Insurance P.O. Box 177 Opelousas, LA 70571-0177 (337) 948-9801 Williams-Progressive Life & Accident Insurance Co. P.O. Box 898 Opelousas, LA 70571-0898 (337) 948-8238 Interior Decorators & Designers Custom Interiors 1767 Hwy. 742 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-9440 Sylvia Chauvin Interiors 713 Abdalla Blvd.

Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7294 Investment Counselors Wachovia Securites 2410 Jake Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5440 Janitors Equipment & Supplies Cajun Chemical & Janitorial P.O. Box 160 Opelousas, LA 70571-0160 (337) 948-8214 Jewelers Mornhinveg & Castille Jewelers 942 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3411

Vallee Urology Center 219 Kings Rd. Lafayette, LA 70503-3619 (337) 594-2025

Masonry/Monuments B & D Marble & Granite 19135 Hwy. 190 W. Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-6890

Medical Equipment & Sales Allen Medical Supply, Inc. P.O. Box 2087 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-8611 Message & Natural Therapies Massage & Natural Therapies 1905 Oak Leaf Blvd.

Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5955 Ministries G.R.A.C.E. Ministries P.O. Box 1416 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-4290 Home Veronica Mallet Ministries P.O. Box 1416 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 255-2655

Cardiovascular Institute of the South Louisiana Federal Land Bank Association, 1233 Wayne Gilmore Dr., Ste. 450 Opelousas, LA 70570 FLCA (337) 942-3006 P.O. Box 432 Opelousas, LA 70571 Hospice Compassus (337) 942-1461 302 Rue France, Ste. 200 Lafayette, LA 70508 Louisiana First Financial Group, Inc. (337) 235-8690 2343 Larkspur Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas PET/CT Imaging Center (337) 948-7200 3975 I-49 S. Service Rd., Ste. 100 Opelousas, LA 70570 Loans - Consumer (337) 407-8881 OUPAC Financial Services P.O. Box 1969 Total Billing Concepts, LLC Opelousas, LA 70571-1969 P.O. Box 1822 (337) 948-5058 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 594-8761 Logistics Operations Walmart Distribution Center 6048 Medical Clinics/Groups 3160 Hwy. 743 Acadiana Medicine Clinic Opelousas, LA 70570 1200 Hospital Dr., Ste. 4 (337) 594-1500 x1501 Opelousas, LA 70570 Lumber Yards (337) 948-7090 Domengeaux’s Lumber Depot Acadiana Otolaryngology Associates, LLC P.O. Box 120 P.O. Drawer 100 Sunset, LA 70584 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 662-5238 (337) 942-1645 St. Landry Lumber Co. Acadiana Surgical Clinic, Inc. P.O. Box 1041 3975 I-49 Service Rd. S., Ste. 105 Opelousas, LA 70571 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2227 (337) 948-7680 Lumber/Hardwood Manufacturer DOC 4 KIDS Gaiennie Lumber Company 1270 Attakapas Dr., Ste. 401K 619 W. Grolee St. Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-0084 (337) 948-3066 Mailing/Shipping/Packing/Freight/Fax/We stern Union Mailbox Express 234 E. Leonard St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-0000 Maps VillageProfile.com, inc.

207 N. William Dr. Lafayette, LA 70506 (847) 468-6800

Municipality City of Opelousas P.O. Box 1879 Opelousas, LA 70571-1879 (337) 948-2520 Town of Melville P.O. Box 268 Melville, LA 71353 (337) 623-4226 Town of Port Barre P.O. Box 219 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-7646 Town of Sunset 855 Napoleon Ave. Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 662-5296 Town of Washington P.O. Box 218 Washington, LA 70589 (337) 826-3626 Village of Cankton 107 Dandurand St. Cankton, LA 70584 (337) 668-4456 Village of Palmetto P.O. Box 97 Palmetto, LA 71358-0097 (337) 623-4426 Newspapers The Daily World P.O. Box 2389 Opelousas, LA 70571-2389 (337) 942-4971

Great Beginnings Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine 3975 I-49 Service Rd., Ste. 201 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-2795

Nonprofit ARC of St. Landry P.O. Box 420 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-6921

Hargroder Medical, Inc. 820 S. Broadway St. Church Point, LA 70525 (337) 684-5232

Evangeline Area Council BSA 2266 S. College Rd., Ste. E Lafayette, LA 70508-8300 (985) 518-3155

Southwest LA Primary Health Care P.O. Box 1815 Opelousas, LA 70571-1805 (337) 942-3390

Frederick l’Ecole des Arts, Inc. P.O. Box 559 Arnaudville, LA 70512 (225) 205-3987

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Nonprofit Food Bank ICON’S 186 Cypress Dr. FHS Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-8845

Office - Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Bodemuller the Printer P.O. Box 27 Opelousas, 70571-0027 (337) 942-5712

Nonprofit Literacy Agencies Goodwill Industries of Acadiana P.O. Box 62270 Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 942-1765

Copy & Camera, Inc. 1450 Surrey St. Lafayette, LA 70502 (337) 232-7120

St. Landry-Evangeline United Way P.O. Box 189 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-7815 Nonprofit Sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Opelousas Alumnae P.O. Box 1662 Opelousas, LA 70571 (504) 915-0863 Nonprofit, Other CASA of St. Landry 729 W. Cherry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3550 Creator’s Canvas Cancer Research Foundation 244 Vista Dr. Washington, LA 70589 (337) 826-9472 Opelousas-Eunice Friends of the Library P.O. Box 118 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-3693

Oil & Gas Operators & Marketing Alon Refining Krotz Springs, Inc. P.O. Box 453 Krotz Springs, LA 70750-0453 (337) 566-0159 Chevron Products Co. 5507 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8243 Optical, Optometrists, Opticians & Optical Labs Casanova Eye Care, A.P.M.C. 1110 Dr. A. C. Terrence Blvd., Ste. 1 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3449 Eyewear Boutique 232 N. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-9504 Jennifer Tate-Brasseaux, OD, LLC 138 Lazaro Blvd., Ste. A Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-2888

St. Landry Parish Cattleman’s Association P.O. Box 1669 Opelousas, LA 70571-1669 (337) 948-3003

Painting/Stucco Soileau’s Painting 2208 Bertha St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-9641

Nursing Homes Heritage Manor of Opelousas 7941 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7588

Pathologist Acadiana Pathology Services AMC P.O. Box 1089 Opelousas, LA 70571-1089 (337) 948-8206

Marianites of Holy Cross 954 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3634

Pet Supplies Stemmans Horse and Pet Supplies P.O. Box 156 Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 234-2382

Senior Village Nursing Home 315 Harry Guilbeau Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570-6958 (337) 948-4486 Nursing Services MedSource Home Health 1211 W. Vine St., Ste. B Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5367 Quality Care Providers of Louisiana, LLC 17612 Hwy. 190 E. Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-4999 St. Landry HomeCare 816 Creswell Ln., Ste. 3 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8988 Occupational Therapist Lafleur Therapy Center 125 Ventre Blvd.

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Shutes Good Neighbor Pharmacy 205 N. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2611

Metoyer Family Medical Center, LLC 204 W. North St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4445

Physical Therapy Clinics/Physicians Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care 336 Heather Dr., Ste. 1 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8835

Paul E. Miller, MD P.O. Box 537 Opelousas, LA 70571-2509 (337) 594-0675

Moreau Physical Therapy 16309 Hwy. 190 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-3780 St. Landry Extended Care Hospital 3983 I-49 S. Service Rd., 2nd Fl. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-5184 Physician & Health Care Placement Service Radiology Associates of Opelousas, LLP 539 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6883

Prather Pediatric Ashma & Allergy Center 2949 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-9606 Dr. Frederick G. Rodosta, MD 305 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6511 Selective Hearing 430 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7799

Baronne Foot Center P.O. Box 159 Opelousas, LA 70571-0159 (337) 942-7567

Kerry Thibodeaux, MD, PMC 1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir., Ste. 250 B Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4362

Gary Blanchard, MD, PMC 1270 Attakapas Dr., Ste. 502 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-9977

Dr. Calvin White 1119 Prudhomme Cir. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1320

Chachere Provost Medicine, LLC 3975 I-49 S. Service Rd., Ste. 205-A Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2323

George Raymond Williams, MD 1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8556

Children’s Clinic North 1200 Hospital Dr., Ste. 2 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-4453

Plumbing Gary’s Plumbing Co. 559 Pointe Verte Rd. Washington, LA 70589 (337) 826-3452

Carl’s Thrifty Way Pharmacy 2961 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7900

LA Vie MedSpa 2967 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-9044

Ken’s Thrifty-Way Pharmacy & Home Medical, Inc. 517 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7551

LaHaye Total Eye Care 4313 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2024

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Dr. Andre L. Pinac, III, MD, OB/GYN 816 Creswell Ln., Ste. 1 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2112

Physicians & Surgeons Acadiana Renal Physicians AMC 300 W. St. Mary Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 407-1777 (337) 233-1542

Dr. Tom Darbonne 2340 Larkspur Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 Pharmacies/Gift Shops Al’s Thrifty Way Pharmacy & The Cottage (337) 948-7531 Gifts Family Clinic, Inc. 1406 W. Landy St. 3921 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2653 Pharmacy (337) 942-5706 Andrepont Pharmacy, Inc. dba Medicine Harmon Medical Complex Shoppe #1198 827 N. Union St. 1717 S. Union St., Ste. 2 Opelousas, LA 70570 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1802 (337) 948-7703

Miller Service Drugs 209 N. Market St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2631

Opelousas Orthopedic Clinic 4015 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6503

Maternal Fetal Medicine 105 Corporate Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 593-9099

Mr. Rooter Plumbing 128 Cornish Pl. Youngsville, LA 70492 (337) 945-7668 Plumbing Supplies & Equipment Coburn Supply 2601 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8266 Pool Contractors, Service, Equipment & Maintenance The Pool Shoppe 5620 I-49 N. Service Rd., Ste. 2 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3984 Portable Building Construction Quality Portable Buildings, LLC 8274 I-49 N. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 594-8007 Sales Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics Andrepont Printing Co. 5043 I-49 S. Service Rd. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6385

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Psychology/Counseling Acadiana Therapy Associates P.O. Box 1198 Opelousas, LA 70571-1198 (337) 942-2292

Rentals Party/Equipment Special Occasions, LLC 616 N. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8810

Lifecare Psychiatric Services 201 Rue Beuaregard, Ste. 202 Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 948-5055

Restaurants/Cafés/Clubs Beau’s Garage, LLC 125 N. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 678-0648

Public Officials St. Landry Parish District Attorney P.O. Box 1968 Opelousas, LA 70571-1968 (337) 948-3041 Public Storage Rental Buildings K & A Public Storage P.O. Box 1907 Opelousas, LA 70571-1907 (337) 942-9398 Radio Broadcasting KSLO Broadcasting Co. P.O. Box 1150 Opelousas, LA 70571-1150 (337) 942-2633 Radiology/Pet/CT Imaging OGH Imaging, LLC P.O. Box 437 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-0033 Railroad Companies Acadiana Railway Co., Inc. P.O. Box 1729 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-4086 Real Estate - Appraisers Chris Dunbar Real Estate, Inc. 1228 Katherine Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6605 Leger, Glenn Real Estate & Appraisal Service 105 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3344 Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Century 21 DCG/Aguillard Realty 205 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3001 Coldwell Banker/Pelican Real Estate 806 E. St. Mary Blvd.

Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 233-9540 Michael R. Thibodeaux Realty, LLC P.O. Box 1022 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 945-0505 Van Eaton & Romero, Inc. 2000 Kaliste Saloom, Ste. 101 Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 948-9488 Real Estate - Developers & Investors DeJean Development 1451 Pine Tree Lane Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 319-4118 Dupre Oaks Estates 372 Credeur Rd. Cankton, LA 70584 (337) 668-4693

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Café Acadiana 105 Satinwood Dr. Carencro, LA 70520 (337) 942-7645 Café Breen 204 N. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 678-1303 Casa Olé 106 Oak Way Ln. Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 981-4800 x17 Crawfish Corner P.O. Box 2315 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 407-2529 D B Enterprises I, LLC 645 Meghan Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 692-0359 Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner 1531 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4170 McDonald’s of Acadiana 106 Oak Way Ln. Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 981-4800 New Creswell Lane Restaurant 1018 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-4787 Palace Café, Inc. 135 W. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2142 Peking Buffet 817 Creswell Ln. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 407-9909 Prejean’s Restaurant 3480 NE Evangeline Trwy.

Lafayette, LA 70507 (337) 896-3247 x231 Quarters Casino and Restaurant P.O. Box 517 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-1946 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 1335 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-0866 Soileau’s Dinner Club 1618 N. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2985 Sonic Drive-In of Opelousas 1121 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-1617

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Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant P.O. Box 275 Washington, LA 70589-0275 (337) 826-7227

Westminster Christian Academy 186 Westminster Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8607

Roofing Habetz Roof Service, Inc. 4217 Roberts Cove Rd. Rayne, LA 70578 (337) 783-1926

Seasonings/Mixes Food Products Targil Seasoning & Butcher Supplies 229 Wartell Ave. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6276

Sales/Training/Seminars Newton Manufacturing Company 2104 Hwy. 178 Sunset, LA 70584 (337) 351-6034

Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods, Inc. P.O. Box 1639 Opelousas, LA 70571-1639 (337) 948-4691 x160 Secretarial Services Henry’s Virtual Assistant Services P.O. Box 1508 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 942-8175

Schools, Colleges & Education Acadiana Employment Services of Opelousas 1202 Linwood Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-0217 Louisiana State University at Eunice P.O. Box 1129 Eunice, LA 70535-1129 (337) 550-1203 Louisiana Technical College - T.H. Harris 322 E. South St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-0239 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts 1100 E. Leo St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-6195 Northwest High School 3746 Hwy. 104 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 543-2001 Opelousas Catholic School 428 E. Prudhomme St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-5404 Opelousas Senior High School P.O. Box 1269 Opelousas, LA 70571-1269 (337) 942-5634 Port Barre High School P.O. Box 69 Port Barre, LA 70577-0069 (337) 585-7256 Schools of the Sacred Heart P.O. Box 310 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-5275 South Street Elementary 409 E. South St. Opelousas, LA 70571-1297 (337) 942-8127 Southern University SW Ctr Rural Initiatives P.O. Box 730 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 943-2410 St. Ignatius School P.O. Drawer J Grand Coteau, LA 70541 (337) 662-3325 St. Landry Parish School Board P.O. Box 310 Opelousas, LA 70571-0310 (337) 948-3657 Main Office

Security - Products, Systems, Burglar Alarms & Companies Acadian Protection Systems, LLC P.O. Box 96 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-0535 Septic Tanks Contractors Joe’s Septic Contractors, Inc. P.O. Box 336 Cut Off, LA 70345 (985) 632-5592 Service Stations/Gas, Supplies, Groceries, etc.

Country Corner P.O. Box 614 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 942-9044 Shop Rite, Inc. # 63 P.O. Drawer 1349 Crowley, LA 70527 (337) 783-8696 Shop Rite, Inc. #83 P.O. Drawer 1349 Crowley, LA 70526 (337) 783-8696 Tobacco Plus, Inc. P.O. Drawer 1349 Crowley, LA 70527 (337) 783-8696 Shelter/Women/Men/Children/Family New Life Center 411 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3161 Opelousas Lighthouse Mission P.O. Box 1437 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-8865 Signs Classic Creations 332 S. Main St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6700 Lloyd Outdoor Advertising P.O. Box 5777 Alexandria, LA 71307 (318) 449-9999 Sorority Lambda Beta Omega Chapter P.O. Box 2028 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-3141

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Storage Rental AAA Safety Storage 1230 Prescott St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-7300

Utilities/Electric/Gas/Water CenterPoint Energy 203 N. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3557

Supermarkets Piggly Wiggly 8410 Hwy. 182 N. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-8199

Cleco Power Corporation 330 E. Landry St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8003 (337) 407-3013

Telephone Books Bayou Pages, Inc. 215 Rue Fontaine Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 837-8801

Entergy 806 Roberts Ave. Jennings, LA 70546 (337) 821-2467

Yellow Book USA 100 Asma Blvd., Ste. 385 Lafayette, LA 70508 (337) 232-4831 Telephone Communication - Equipment AT&T LOUISIANA 901 Hugh Wallis Rd. S. Lafayette, LA 70508 (866) 620-6000 Television - Cable Charter Communications 330 Moosa Blvd.

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SLEMCO P.O. Box 90866 Lafayette, LA 70509 (337) 896-5384 Veterinarians/Clinics/Surgery Bellevue Animal Clinic 4296 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-7126 Video/Game Rentals/Sales Movie Land, Inc. dba Blockbuster P.O. Box 81797 Lafayette, LA 70598-1797 (337) 989-7343

RTN -KDCG-TV P.O. Box 1817 Opelousas, LA 70571-1817 (337) 948-7267

Web Hosting Sosa Scope, LLC 128 Knute Rockne Dr. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-3852

Television/Electronic Repair Installation Lanclos TV Service, Inc. 1122 W. South St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-3628

Welding Supplies Daigle Welding Supply P.O. Box 749 Opelousas, LA 70571-0749 (337) 942-3785

Theaters Delta Grand P.O. Drawer 1550 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 407-1806

Wholesale Louisiana Wholesale Drug Co. P.O. Box 500 Sunset, LA 70584-0500 (337) 662-1040

Tourist Information St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission P.O. Box 1415 Opelousas, LA 70571 (337) 948-8004

Schilling Distributing Co. 2901 Moss St. Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 233-2337

Towing Services Lavergne’s Towing & Recovery 9499 Hwy. 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-8363

Windshield Repair A-Plus Glass Company 602 W. Vine St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-6177

Travel Agencies Creative Travel Service 324 S. Court St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942-2111

Workforce Development/Training/Placement Acadiana Works 1305 Diesi St. Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 948-1377

Truck Stops/Services T.B. Guilloory, Inc. dba Kings Truck Stop P.O. Box 938 Port Barre, LA 70577 (337) 585-7697

Workforce Training Workforce Investment Board P.O. Box 2046 Opelousas, LA 70571-2046 (337) 942-5678

Trucking J. T. Wein, Inc. P.O. Box 1120 Opelousas, LA 70571-1120 (337) 948-3939

Youth Development Organization Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Opelousas Unit P.O. Box 62166 Lafayette, LA 70596 (377) 268-9555 x103

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Index Academy of the Sacred Heart.....................................................21 St. John Berchmans School....................................................... 21 Acadiana Surgical Clinic Glynn A. Granger, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S.......................... 31 Acadiana Works, Inc................................................................. 28 AT&T ........................................................................................ 5 Bobcat Gas Storage................................................................... 25 Bodemuller the Printer, Inc. ....................................................... 7 Café Breen................................................................................ 17 CASA of St. Landry.................................................................... 7 Century 21 DCG/Aguillard Realty Raymond Aguillard, Broker ................................................. 10 City of Opelousas ..................................................................... 16 CLECO.................................................................................... 11 Crossroad Antiques....................................................................17 First South Farm Credit............................................................ 28 Guaranty Glass, Inc. ................................................................... 7 Heritage Manor of Opelousas ....................................................31 Kappy’s Korner Flea Market ..................................................... 17 LA Networx.............................................................................. 28 LHC Group ............................................................................. 30 Louisiana State University - Eunice Campus............................. 23 Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Opelousas................................... 31 OGH Imaging Sunset Radiology & Diagnostics....................... 30 Opelousas Catholic School ....................................................... 21

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