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Taking part in the donation are (L-R) Maurice Chief of Police Guy Nerren, Donald Mendoza, Maurice Fire Chief David Landry and former Fire Chief Matthew Trahan.

Mendoza holds community event, donates to Maurice Police, Fire Departments

MAURICE — Donald Mendoza has a goal to give back to the community continually.
On June 26, Mendoza Ford in Maurice played host to an Independence Day Celebration, including live music and fireworks. While it proved to be a great show, it also showed how serious Mendoza, the dealership’s owner, is about being a strong community partner.

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Sabien Brown explains the items that are in his store, Sabien Speciality Services.

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The outside of the store.

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Sabien Speciality Services is offering free food and water.

‘Free store’ opens in Abbeville

While many 20-year-olds are sitting home this summer trying to figure out their next move in life, Abbeville’s own Sabien Brown moves forward by helping his neighbors.
Three weeks ago, Brown opened a “free store” to help his community.
Brown and members of the Abbeville community held a ribbon cutting on Monday at his store, Sabien Speciality Services, located on 803 North Lamar Street (behind SLCC).
It is open on Tuesdays and Fridays and contains toiletries, canned food, baby products, second-hand clothing, shoes and other household items.

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Ken Taylor is congratulated by Rotarians after hearing he just won the Rotarian of the Year award.

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Rotary President Chris Duhon (left) presents Ken Taylor with the award.

Taylor named Abbeville's Rotarian of the Year

On Wednesday, the Abbeville Rotary Club held their installation banquet where they recognized the 2020-2021 Rotarian of the Year.
That award went to 88-year-old Ken Taylor from Abbeville.
Outgoing Rotary President Chris Duhon presented the award to Taylor at the banquet.
“I did not see it coming,” Taylor told the Rotarians.
Duhon explained why Taylor deserved the award.

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