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• ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF RIFLE RANGE LICENSE

"I can't stress it enough to the public that it's a dangerous crossing, so stop, look and listen," he said. In addition to rules related to firearms and archery, Ourso urged safety for the entry and exit from the location. The facility, by its nature, includes a myriad of safety regulations. Shintech has since expanded its presence with a PVC plant between Plaquemine and White Castle. Cedatol has been carrying the torch, and it's been a pleasure to work with him"Īs part of a symbolic tribute to Shintech for its donation, Susan Mason, wife of Dick Mason, a chief financial officer with the company approached Ourso for its first plant. "Weis said before he went, he wanted to do something for the rifle range as a parting shot, so he gave us this lease and the rest is history," Ourso said.

Ourso received a call from Shintech executive David Weis, who offered land for the project.ĭanny Cedatol, vice president of manufacturing, took over the mantle upon Weis's retirement. Nearly 20 years later, Ourso had sought acreage for a new facility, but a law which requires the facility to be no less than one mile from any residential area created an obstacle for the project.Ī surprise from an unexpected source reversed the fortunes for the project. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office had a firing range on Choctaw Road until the early 2000s when the polyvinyl chloride company built its first plant in the area, which borders the West Baton Rouge line. The $1.3 million project came to fruition through a land donation from Shintech.

ASCENSION PARISH SHERIFF RIFLE RANGE LICENSE

The facility will be available for use free of charge for Iberville Parish residents and all veterans, but a fee will be imposed for those who live outside the parish.Īll Iberville Parish law enforcement and Louisiana Wildlife Fisheries officers can use the facility at no cost but must present a valid driver's license or photo ID, along with a work-related badge. 1, just south of the Plaquemine city limits, was constructed for use by Iberville Parish President J. A crowd of approximately 150 attended the event. Iberville Parish is now home to a state-of -the art rifle and archery range, and it came with a little help from its friends.Ī ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday marked the dedication of the rifle/pistol/bow range, which officially opened to the public Sept.