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GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) United States Senator Bill Cassidy is going to be in Ascension Parish on Thursday morning.

Senator Cassidy is joining Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and LSU Center for Energy Studies researcher Dr. Greg Upton at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center.

At 8:30 a.m., those three men are going to speak about the next generation of the chemical industry in Louisiana.

Along with Cassidy, Cointment and Upton, chemical plant managers and representatives from Louisiana energy companies are expected to attend this gathering.

Senator Cassidy is expected to elaborate on the SCALE Act.

According to Senator Cassidy, The SCALE Act would support long-term Louisiana production by developing carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

The Clarion Inn and Conference Center is located at 1500 LA Hwy. 30 W.

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U.S. Senator, LSU researcher and Ascension Parish president delving into the next generation of the chemical industry in Louisiana - BRProud.com

Almost everything is made in China nowadayseverything. I was brainstorming different factories to shoot in, explains Jessica Kingdon, director of the documentaryAscension, about Chinas industrial supply chain. I thought about how Chinas an innovator of A.I., and the first thing that popped up was A.I. sex doll.

You might be surprised at the craftsmanship involved: Meticulously, women workers paint areolas rosy pink with their fingers, hand trim bikini lines, and mold the rubber with hot iron rods. (I immediately looked up the cost of such a premium sex doll after seeing how painstakingly handmade they are; the number can soar into the tens of thousands.) It was the pinnacle of irony in the workplace, Kingdon says. You see all these women tenderly making these dolls for the most base of male desire, but at the same time for them its just a job.

Its the most memorable scene from one of the years most compelling documentaries, an image-driven, impressionistic portrait of Mainland Chinas factories, workers, and consumers. Through a series of mesmerizing vignettes that ascend from the factory floors to the aspirations of the middle class and the hedonism of the newly moneyed elite, Kingdons feature directorial debut reveals sharp observations about labor, consumerism, and wealth both in the worlds second-largest economy and our own.

The New Yorkbased filmmaker was drawn to China partly because of her heritage (her mother is Chinese) and the countrys drastic changes within mere decades. A nation that used to be known as the worlds factory is now also one of the largest consumer markets in the world, Kingdon says. Im interested in the philosophical question of the paradox of progress: what capitalism looks like, what progress really means. Seeing capitalism in a different context helps mirror it back to our own culture.

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Ascension Reveals the Absurdity and Humanity Behind the Made-in-China Label - Vogue

Ascension Catholic used a stingy defense to win its district opener 43-22 over White Castle on the road.

White Castle played on its brand new turf for the first time, the visiting Bulldogs played tough defense and made some timely offensive plays to go to 3-1 on the season.

Junior quarterback Bryce Leonard tossed two touchdowns, including a back breaking 49-yard score to Calvin Delone as the clock hit zero. The score pushed the lead to 29-6 for Ascension Catholic.

White Castle (0-4) was led by running back Jacob Green and his two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

Ascension Catholic scored on its first possession. Leonard found his brother, Brooks, on a 43-yard crossing route to set up the Bulldogs at the 2-yard line. Texas commit JMond Tapp came in at quarterback and scored the rushing touchdown for 7-0 lead.

White Castle got on the board when defensive back Derrick Tate intercepted Leonard and returned it for a 48-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 7-6.

Ascension Catholic's defense dominated the rest of the way, including a 76-yard interception return by Khai Prean and a safety right before the half.

The brothers Leonard connected on another score in the second quarter, with Bryce throwing an 8-yard pass to Brooks.

The third quarter belonged toAscension Catholic after short touchdown runs by Tapp and fullback Adrian Prean. The Lions led 43-6 heading into the fourth quarter.

Bryce Leonard: He used his scrambling ability and his arm for two touchdown passes. He finished with 185 yards in the air. Facing constant pressure from various blitzes by White Castle, Leonard stayed poised, found receivers and avoided sacks. The third-year starter showed maturity and made good decisions.

Ascension Catholic coach Chris Schexnayder: Our defense made some big plays to get off the field on third down, plus a pick-six and a safety. We have a lot to clean up, but we came in here to face an athletic team on their field. We had respect for those guys. Happy to get the win."

Bryce Leonard:The O-line was under constant pressure tonight. They did what we saw on film, we just need to clean up a few things. Excited to get the ball to playmakers like Brooks (Leonard), C.J. (Delone), Khai (Prean) and Landon (Szubinski), we have some weapons, our defense played well tonight; good team win."

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Ascension Catholic defense leads to 43-22 victory over White Castle in district opener - The Advocate

Catholic High School took advantage of big plays early and often in Fridays 48-29 district win over East Ascension at Memorial Stadium.

Big plays set up scores oftten for Catholic. A fumble recovery by Jack Massey set up the Bears offense deep in the red zone. A 44-yard run by Tae Nicholas allowed Landon Carter to kick a chip shot through the uprights. A 39-yard catch by Shelton Sampson set the Bears up on the Spartans 1-yard line, which was quickly converted into seven points by Nicholas.

The Spartans (2-2, 0-1 5-5A) didnt shy away from the big play, either though their one touchdown in the first half came off of a 66-yard interception by Bryce Harkless, who ran it back for a touchdown.

The Bears (5-0, 1-0 5-5A) kept quarterback Troy Dunn on the move for most of the first half, forcing the senior signal caller to either tuck it and run or throw on the move. On one particular throw late in the second quarter, the intense pass rush paid off. Dunn reared back and fired a bomb deep into double coverage, only to picked off an returned by Bears defensive back Brooks Wright.

That set up a 39-yard field goal by Landon Carter with just 10 seconds left in the half.

Still, Dunn had his moments, including a 43-yard touchdown strike to Zhavier Jupiter when he was flushed from the pocket and forced to roll right before hitting the junior squarely between the numbers.

With a two-score lead, Catholic coach David Simoneaux opted to keep the playcalling conservative and leaned mostly on senior running back Corey Singleton to control the clock and move the chains. Singleton had other plans, however, when he broke through the pile at the line of scrimmage and found room up the right sideline for a 62-yard score in the third quarter. It wasnt Singletons only big play of the night, as he ripped another run of 43 yards for a touchdown.

RB Corey Singleton, Catholic: Despite a relatively quiet first half where he ceded touches to Nicholas, Singleton broke out in the second half in a big way. The senior tallied more than 100 yards on a pair of touchdown runs, his fifth multi-touchdown performance on the season.

East Ascension coach Darnell Lee: I think (Spartans defense) played well, we just have to do a better job of tackling at times. Thats been all season.

Catholic coach David Simoneaux: Theyve got a great-looking group that fought till the end. But really we were kind of inside more in the first half. We were still able to spring some but they were tough, hard-earned yards. Then we really found some big plays on the outside in the running game in the second half.

The Bears scored five touchdowns on the ground for the second time this season. Their first five-rushing touchdown performance came against Our Lady of Good Counsel (Md.).

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Catholic uses big plays to take down East Ascension in District 5-5A - The Advocate

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Assumption Parish authorities arrested a convicted felon from Belle Rose on felony charges following a traffic stop near Napoleonville.

Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reported the arrest of Fabian Eugene Brown, 33, of Blackwell Lane, Belle Rose.

According to a news release, apatrol deputy observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations and initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle.

The deputy noted an odor of suspected marijuana emitting from the vehicle.

The investigating deputy determined that Brown did not have a drivers license and was a prior convicted felon.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a large caliber handgun which had been reported stolen in Ascension Parish. A quantity of suspected marijuana was also seized.

At the time of his arrest, Brown was under two separate protective orders, and was prohibited from possessingfirearms.

Brown was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon,Illegal Carrying of Weapons, No Drivers License,No Seat Belt,Modified Exhaust System,Violations of Protective Order (twocounts), and Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

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Convicted felon stopped with firearm stolen from Ascension Parish, sheriff reports - Donaldsonville Chief

Ascension spray parks close for the season

Ascension Parish's two spray parks have closed for the season, officials with the Ascension Parish Recreation Department announced.

The spray park at the Oak Grove Park in Prairieville closed Sunday.

The spray park at the Sotile Pavilion in Donaldsonville closed earlier for repairs and will remain closed until late spring 2022.

The Recreation Department also stated that its Darrow Community Center will be closed indefinitely to repair damage from Hurricane Ida.

Our Lady of the Lake continues to provide COVID-19 testing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 2647 S. St. Elizabeth Blvd., on the campus of Our Lady of the Lake Ascension.

For information, visit olormc.com/covid-testing.

East Ascension's Cross Country team is sponsoring a homecoming fun run and cornhole tournament at 8 a.m. Oct. 16 at the high school's track. The race will follow the traditional Jambalaya Festival race route.

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The event is a fundraiser for the cross country team. Students can race for $10 wearing their school spirit shirt. Adults are $20 to race. Cornhole is $20 per person and blind draw. To register for the cornhole tournament, visit https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/153item/207304, and for the race, visit htttps://secure.payk12.com/school/_/153/item207298.

The staff at the Ascension Parish Health Unit reminds residents they can get the COVID-19 vaccine at the health unit.

The Moderna vaccine is available at the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 S. East Ascension Complex Blvd., in Gonzales. Appointments are available by calling (225) 450-1425.

For information, visithttps://ldh.la.gov/covidvaccine/.

Take off Pounds Sensibly meets starting with weigh-in at 9:15 a.m. and meeting at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the fellowship hall at Carpenter's Chapel Church, 41181 La. 933, in Prairieville. Dues are $5 a month. For information, call Miriam Sanchez at (225) 202-8521.

The Recycling Center is at the Department of Public Works headquarters, 42077 Churchpoint Road, in Gonzales. Operating hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

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TWO Scottish space technology companies have concluded funding deals with Capital for Colleagues, which specialises in providing advice and financing for firms owned by their staff.

Scottish law firm Lindsays said yesterday it had advised Capital for Colleagues (C4C) on the conversion of an A-share investment into Ordinary shares valued at 1.75 million in Bright Ascension, a Dundee-based space software technology provider. This was alongside a 1m injection from other investors, Lindsays noted.

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Bright Ascension offers software products and solutions for use on spacecraft and on the ground, and the investment will back expansion plans, the law firm added.

Lindsays noted C4C had also invested 800,000 in Craft Prospect, a Glasgow space engineering business which develops enabling quantum and artificial intelligence-based products and mission applications for the small satellite market. It added the deal would allow Craft Prospect to recruit additional staff as well as develop new products and services.

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Douglas Roberts, who leads Lindsays employee ownership team, said: Funding is often an issue for employee-owned (EO) businesses due to the focus on employees, something which C4C both understands and encourages.

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Aspirus to effect name changes Dec. 1

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Area properties formerly owned by Ascension, such as Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill, will be renamed effective Dec. 1, 2021. All locations will continue using their existing names until Dec. 1, 2021, at which time they will switch to using their new names, a press release from Aspirus said. In the meantime, temporary signage will be added to existing signs to help the community prepare for the change.

Those properties, along with their old and new names, in our area include:

Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill will become: Aspirus Merrill HospitalAscension Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk will become: Aspirus Tomahawk HospitalAscension St. Marys Hospital in Rhinelander will become: Aspirus Rhinelander HospitalAscension St. Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point will become: Aspirus Stevens Point HospitalHoward Young Medical Center will keep their name: Howard Young Medical CenterAscension Medical Group in Merrill will become: Aspirus Merrill Clinic E Main StreetAscension Sacred Heart Tomahawk (Clinic) will become: Aspirus Tomahawk Clinic

And in addition, some other facilities, formerly owned by Ascension, will change names, including:

Ascension Good Samaritan Health Foundation will become Aspirus Merrill Hospital FoundationAscension Medical Group will become: Aspirus Medical GroupAscension Spirit Medical Transport will become: Aspirus MedEvac

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Ascension Wisconsin will open its 33,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital in Waukesha Oct. 13, the third of its three new hospitals, BizTimes reported Oct. 6.

The hospital will have emergency, inpatient and outpatient care. It will also have lab and medical imaging services.

An Ascension Medical Group clinic will be on the second floor, which is for primary care, women's health, cardiology, behavioral health and other services.

"Our goal at Ascension Wisconsin is to provide an exceptional experience to individuals and families in southeast Wisconsin at an affordable cost close to home" said Blake Estes, vice president of ambulatory development for Ascension Wisconsin. "The Ascension Wisconsin Hospital-Waukesha site is easily accessible and provides patients and families access to more comprehensive services in one convenient location. We look forward to serving the Waukesha community."

The first of the three neighborhood hospitals opened Aug. 31 in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and the second opened Sept. 15 in Greenfield, Wis.

Ascension Wisconsin is the Greendale, Wis., branch of St. Louis-based hospital system Ascension.

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Ascension Wisconsin to open hospital Oct. 13 - Becker's Hospital Review

ASCENSION - An Ascension Parish homeowner determined to get to the bottom of the delay in flood mitigation for Bayou Manchac has organized a meeting Monday morning.

The resident who decided to take action is John Rosso and he told WBRZ the purpose of the meeting is not for people to complain or argue in a disorderly fashion.

In the past, some similar meetings at other venues have gotten out of hand and that's why Rosso kept Monday's guest list limited.

Rosso said his intention is to step in and organize a way for officials to meet with people who are directly impacted by drainage issues in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and St. James. But he wanted these meetings to be as productive as possible.

He says Congressman Garrett Graves is going to help lead the meeting and provide federal support along with Councilman Corey Orgeron.

The plan is to meet with other local leaders as they're expecting Parish Presidents, Mayors, State Representatives, and Drainage Directors.

Rosso has emphasized that the key lies in uniting the residents, who are the stakeholders, with the people who can do something about it.

This means that during Monday's meeting, the question to be addressed is not, "What's wrong?" but "What's being done to address the problem?"

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Ascension drainage issues to be topic of Monday meeting organized by local homeowner - WBRZ