Conservative Louisiana radio talk-show host Moon Griffon was in Kaplan last week as the featured speaker for the Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce annual member’s luncheon.

“I am the voice of the common man,” said Moon Griffon, a radio talk show host.

Griffon combined politics, personal experiences, his sense of humor, along with a heavy dose of common sense, during his talk.

“When I began my talk show,” he said, “my goal was to connect the state. I wanted north Louisiana to know what was going in in south Louisiana. I wanted to tell the people how and what our politicians were voting for.

“It was never about being a rough and tough guy beating up on people, it was about me representing the common guy when asking our elected officials questions.”

Griffon pointed out the importance of knowing the voting record of anyone who holds a public office.

“If you want to know who they are, just do a little research on how they voted on specific items. This will give you a clear view of who they really are.”

During the event, Chamber members donated Easter baskets to give as door prizes.

Donors and winners are as follows: Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital - Stan Hardee, Acadiana Ford - Randal Hebert, Backyard Pottery - Joey Bourque, Body Trendz - Dan Erwin, Broussard and Romero - Rebecca Shirley, Cajun Storks & More/Just The Look - Delfred Landry, Copy Cat Printing - Paulette Gaspard, Express Tax - Larry Romero, H & R Block - Viella Simon, Health Mart Pharmacy - Juanita Campbell, Heather’s Sheer Inspiration - Aimee Richard, Heavenly Bites N’Delites - Ann Henry, Holiday Spirit - Kathy Cormier, Hopkins Insurance - Amy Winch, Iberia Bank - Daniel Duhon, Kaplan Flower & Gift Market - Sandra Matthews, Kaplan Healthcare Center - Sandie Domingue, Kaplan Quick Stop - Kirk Champagne, Kaplan State Bank - Lyman Trahan, Kaplan Telephone Co./PACE - Vernon Johnson, Lance Lege’, DDS - Ray Morvant, Larry’s Super Foods - Tim Mire, Main Street Market - Linda Vincent, Marlene’s Flower Center - Bobby Lege, Musee de Kaplan - Charlene Beckett, Piggly Wiggly - Lance Lege’, Ray Morvant Insurance - Brad David, Sellers Custom Decorating - David Hargrave, Simon’s Supermarket - Leslie Dugas, Tan’s Haven - Ronnie Lege, Thrifty Way Pharmacy of Kaplan - Linda Hardee, Vermilion Bank - Tammy Hebert, Vermilion Health Care and Rehabilitation - Danny Frederick, Yours Truly Designs - Robert Johnson.

Over 30 Easter baskets were given out at the luncheon. The winners must go to the business to pick up the basket or prize.