neighbors pediatrics :: Article CreatorLake Pediatrician, Neighbors FCU, Construction Firms Honored
Neighbors Federal Credit Union has been named to the annual Forbes Magazine list of the Best-In-State Credit Unions.
Baton Rouge-based Neighbors was the 2023 Louisiana honoree.
The list is based on an independent survey of about 26,000 people and publicly available reviews.
Neighbors has more than 76,000 members and over $1 billion in assets. The credit union got its start in 1954 as Baton Rouge Teachers.
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Dr. Shaun Kemmerly, chief medical officer of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, was presented with the 2023 Master Pediatrician Award by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Kemmerly has been chief medical officer of the hospital since 2013. She played an integral role in building and operating the free-standing children's hospital, which opened in 2019.
She earned her medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a pediatric residency at the University of Florida.
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Meredith Hathorn, managing partner with Foley & Judell in Baton Rouge, was reelected to serve as chair of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board for another year.
The board protects and strengthens the municipal bond market and is overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Congress.
Hathorn was elected to the board in 2020. Her term was set to expire at the end of the month, but she was selected to serve another year as the board transitions from 21 to 15 members.
Hathorn has been with Foley & Judell since 1985.
She earned an undergraduate degree from LSU and a law degree from the Tulane University School of Law.
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The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. Presented its annual Craft Workforce Development Awards to industrial construction and maintenance contract companies who demonstrated excellence in investing in workforce development programs.
Size-based Best of Division Awards went to Triad Electric and Controls, Division 1; ISC Constructors, Division II; and Turner Industries Group, Division III.
Champions Awards were presented to Paul Theriot, West Feliciana High School, and Richard Todd, ExxonMobil and Baton Rouge Community College.
Named as Hall of Famers for leadership qualities in workforce development were Glen Redd, Triad Electric and Controls, and Roland Toups, Turner Industries Group.
Awards by category and size were:
General Construction & Maintenance: Award of Merit: Action Industries, Brown & Root Industrial Services, Performance Contractors and Zachry Group.
Award of Excellence: Cajun Industries, EXCEL, Turner Industries Group and Worley.
Specialty Trade (Hard Craft): Award of Excellence: ISC Constructors, MMR Group, Triad Electric and Controls and Westgate.
Specialty Contractors: Award of Recognition: Acuren Inspection and Total Safety.
Award of Merit: Moore Industries, PALA and Precision Welding Testing and Training.
Award of Excellence: Petrin and Turner Specialty Services.
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Atoyia Scott Harris, an attorney at Proskauer Rose in New Orleans, has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel.
The group is an invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Harris, special employment law counsel with Proskauer, focuses her practice on employment litigation.
She earned a bachelor's of music, magna cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans and her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
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William S. Wainwright been selected as a member of the Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
Wainwright is president of Southeastern Louisiana University. He was appointed to the job by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana system this spring. Before that, he spent 12 years as chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College.
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The Jefferson Chamber Foundation has announced its Leadership Jefferson Class of 2024.
The nine-month program is designed to develop a diverse network of dedicated business and community leaders.
The 45 members are: Stephen Abadie, Impetus; Semaj Allen-Raymond, Jefferson Parish Schools; Kevin Avery, Gretna Economic Development Association; Paula Belanger, Jefferson Ready Start Network; Kenny Belou, T. Baker Smith; Jim Blazek Jr., Leaaf Environmental; Julie Borsch, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans; Katie Bourque, The Ehrhardt Group; Gary Brenner, Hannis T. Bourgeois; Carlos Calix, Ochsner Health; Elizabeth Cigali-Manshel, ITC Creative Branding; Anna Ciolino, Ciolino Drugs, DBA J.A.C. Pharmacy; Tamara Dioubate, Priority Health Care; Jacob Fisher, Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union; Michele Fontenot, Peoples Health; Stephanie Fos, Bourgeois Bennett CPAs; Carlos Garcia, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; Ashlyn H. Charbonnet, Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans; Christopher Harpster, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans; Claire Heckerman-Whitehead, Laureate Academy Charter School; Daphne Hernandez, OnPath Federal Credit Union; Meghan Holmes, True Title of Metairie; Kayla Jacob, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson; Rachael Johns, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy; Wendy Jones, Jones Orthodontics; Shannalyn LaCroix, Citizens National Bank; and Liz Lambert, Riess LeMieux.
Also, Quentin Marks, Red River Bank; Matt Morgan, Urban Systems; Matt Nalls, LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors; Patti Pannell, Gotcha Covered HR; Amelia Pellegrin, City of Gretna; Paula Polito, Beary Cherry Tree; Stacy Rhone, JEDCO; Darrell Rogers, Inclusivcare; Lauren Ruppel, Jefferson Parish Finance Authority; Dana Scardino, Primary Care Plus; Meggie Schmidt, Renaissance Publishing; Jim Schoen, Fidelity Bank; Dana Silvey, First Horizon Bank; Josh St. Romain, Outfront Media; Tisheata Stallings, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy; D.J. Taylor, Entergy; Lindsay Thibodeaux, Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union; and Maddie Williams, Design Engineering.
My Neighbors Are Harassing Me—What Should I Do?
Dear Newsweek, I need advice on how to handle harassing neighbors. I purchased my townhome in 2018 and within the first week, my neighbor had complained that the previous homeowner didn't maintain the landscaping, so as a sign of goodwill I cleaned up the area.
The next task was for my boyfriend to help them change their water dispenser on a weekly basis, which we did. Most times they needed it changed, they would bang on our door as if it was urgent without considering people work from home or if my boyfriend went into the office. Things progressively worsened in 2019 when we started noticing them throwing trash into my front lawn, and then later dumping dirty water into my lawn. They continue to throw trash into my front area to this day. To add to that, they were turning off the water connection to my sprinklers and it got to the point that the entire sprinkler system for the community broke.
A stock image of neighbors arguing. A woman has written to Newsweek seeking advice on how to deal with her "harassing" neighbors. Tampatra/iStock/Getty Images Plus
The neighbors have also filed complaints that they are noticing leaves falling into their patio from my tree even though we have identical trees in our patio. And, on a weekly basis, their gardener blows all their leaves into my area. In which, I have asked my neighbors to please have their gardener pay attention to what they are doing, I have also reached out to the gardener, and I have made multiple complaints to Home Owner Association (HOA), and my association has done nothing.
There are also constant complaints when I have construction workers in my house either with parking "too close" to their car, or noise during the construction work. The most recent incident is that they had visitors over. The visitors were parked on my area, and they also had a kid who was picking fruits off my property (trespassed) and started throwing/smashing the fruit on my driveway. My mom confronted them and told my neighbor that they needed to be responsible for their visitors. The situation escalated into a huge argument and they told my mom:-
I am crazy for making a big deal of the situation They are allowed to do that My mom should learn how to speak English Other neighbors in the community have issues with them also, but since other people are civil, they do not retaliate.
Jasmine, California
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'Everyone Must Live Together Under a Set of Rules'
Shaun Pappas, a partner at Starr Associates LLP, in New York. Pappas leads the real estate practice at the firm assisting homeowners and buyers along with developers, lenders and investors in the acquisition, sale, and financing of complex commercial, mixed-use, and luxury residential properties.
Unfortunately, the circumstances of your situation are not unique. Dealing with overly intrusive or disrespectful neighbors can be a difficult situation. However, when purchasing in an HOA community living regime, the governing documents provide the Board with various powers to adjudicate issues amongst neighbors and ultimately issue fines if necessary.
It seems like you have gone to the HOA already, but have not received an adequate response. My suggestion is to detail the exact complaints in a comprehensive letter, summarizing the issues with your neighbor, and send it to the HOA demanding that the HOA take action under the by-laws that govern the association. If that does not work, you may need to retain the help of a local attorney. Typically, an attorney will review the HOA documents and see what rights or remedies are offered to an owner who is having issues with a neighbor. The attorney can also direct the Board to the adequate resolution procedure and point out or demand the remedy that the Board should impose against the neighbor.
This is a community living area, you are not subject to the whims of an uncontrollable neighbor and have the right to live peacefully in your home without disruption. Everyone must live together under a set of rules that they have approved prior to purchasing within the community. People sometimes need to be reminded of this, and one of the Board's main purposes is to govern the community so that everyone lives cooperatively and respects each other and their property.
Just as if a neighbor was having inappropriately loud and late parties that had noise emanating through to the other owners, the HOA would direct that person to cease such actions. Similarly, here, the HOA should be getting involved to ensure that the neighbors are acting according to the governing rules. Engaging the assistance of counsel can significantly increase the pressure on the HOA, as well as the neighbor, to abide by these rules.
Call the Police Next Time There Is an Incident
David I. Schachter, is the founding partner of The Schachter Law Firm, LLC, in Savannah, Georgia, where he specializes in family law.
Dear Reader, I am sorry to read about your troubles. Naturally, you want to feel safe and respected in your own home and neighborhood. It appears that you and your boyfriend have gone above and beyond to be kind to the neighbors. Rather than showing appreciation, your "harassing neighbors" have developed a sense of entitlement to the point where they don't think twice before banging on your door whenever they want something. Frequently, an attempt to calmly discuss concerns with neighbors leads to a resolution. Your neighbors do not seem to be that reasonable, however. Clearly, they have no respect for boundaries. Every situation is unique, which is why you should consult with a lawyer. I have some suggestions on steps that you can take to increase the likelihood that you will ultimately enjoy the peace you deserve in your own home.
First, carefully review the rules and regulations of your HOA to ensure that you have followed all protocols. Unfortunately, not every situation is resolved easily even when complaining to the HOA. It is not uncommon for a fellow HOA member's behavior to cross the line and become more serious. Your HOA should have an interest in trying to resolve the matter because neighbor harassment can detract from the overall appeal of the neighborhood. An HOA can often impose fines or revoke privileges of an offending member if they do not follow the rules. Consequences should be outlined in your HOA's governing documents. If you have done everything that your HOA requires but they still will not intervene, you likely will have no choice other than to take more serious action.
Second, if you have not already done so, start keeping an incident log and collect evidence to document the harassment. While doing so, be sure to resist the temptation to respond to the neighbors with negative remarks of your own no matter how much they may frustrate you. Instead, do your best not to say or do anything to engage them or cause retaliation. Always try to keep interactions as non-confrontational as possible. On a related note, in the future I would suggest that you not have your mother complain to the neighbors on your behalf. The way that they responded to her was unacceptable, but your mother confronting them probably made things worse, especially since they do not have any obligation to her.
Next, you mentioned that other neighbors have an issue with your neighbors as well. If those other neighbors have witnessed any of the harassment, heard what your neighbors said, or saw any damage occur, then ask them if they will provide written statements or an affidavit of what they witnessed, which can be used as evidence in your case. Also, whenever there is an incident call the police and have them come and make a report. Sometimes the police may find grounds to make an arrest. While the police may not do anything other than write a report, the report itself is still important to have documented, as it will serve as evidence of the ongoing issue and a pattern of behavior.
Finally, your lawyer will have many different tools in his/her arsenal to address these ongoing problems in a way that makes your neighbors take your concerns more seriously. This could entail anything from sending a cease-and-desist letter, engaging the neighbors in mediation if they are receptive, seeking a No Trespass Order, or filing a lawsuit.
Daycare Owner, Neighbor Charged After Child Fatally Overdoses And 3 Others Are Revived With Narcan
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of a New York City day care center and a tenant living in the building were arrested Saturday after a 1-year-old boy died and three other young children were sickened by what officials described as apparent exposure to opioids.
The arrests came one day after authorities discovered four young children – ranging in age from 8 months to 2 years old – showing signs of suspected opioid overdose after spending time at the Bronx day care center, Divino Niño.
Nicholas Dominici, a 1-year-old child, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Three others were revived after medics administered doses of the overdose-reversing drug Narcan, authorities said.
On Saturday evening, police arrested the owner of the facility, Grei Mendez, 36, and a building tenant, Carlisto Acevedo Brito, 41, on charges of depraved indifference murder, assault and criminal possession of narcotics, including Fentanyl.
They are expected to be arraigned on Sunday.
Dominici's cause of death remains under investigation by the city's medical examiner.
Police say they found a kilo press — a device used to package large quantities of drugs — after executing a search warrant on the day care center, a home-based operation that opened in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx earlier this year.
Nicholas' parents, Zoila Dominici and Otoniel Feliz, said their young child had started attending the center only a week ago.
"He was so intelligent. He would repeat everything you would say to him," Dominici told the station. "He had so much love. Everyone who knew him appreciated him, all of our neighbors."
New York City, like much of the country, has seen rising levels of opioid-related deaths, with the vast majority of fatalities now attributed to Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be more than 50 times stronger than heroin.
At a press conference on Saturday, Mayor Eric Adams said Dominici's death underscored challenges the city faces in its fight against opioids.
"This crisis is real, and it is a real wake‑up call for individuals who have opioids or fentanyl in their homes," Adams said. "The mere contact is deadly for an adult and it's extremely deadly for a child."
Studies have shown that young people are increasingly dying from unintentional drug overdoses, with opioids now the most common substances contributing to fatal poisonings among young children.
In instances where children were exposed to opioids, nearly all were found to have involved children who orally ingested the substance, rather than touching or inhaling it, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
Authorities have not indicated how they believe the children came in contact with the drug.
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