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No shelter, but a place to turn in St. John for abused women
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One woman’s story, one new beginning
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Jones begins fourth term with good news
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St. John assessor wants ‘truth’
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Old adages ring true for local cancer survivor
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Parish using GPS to track vehicles
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Town hall meeting to discuss vote
GARYVILLE – A town hall meeting will be held on Monday, July 7 at the Garyville Magnet School concerning the upcoming vote to consider the incorporation of the Town of Garyville.
West Nile virus in St. Charles
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St. John adopts stricter phone policy
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Watkins to miss Aug. 7 opening
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New St. John employees benefit from updated pay ordinance
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Variety show needs talent
Norco Adult Day Care is planning its 16th annual summer variety show to be held at Sacred Heart School auditorium in Norco. Special emphasis is on local talent - students and adults who would like some free public exposure. Honored guests will be the clients of Norco Adult Day Health Care, and the public is invited to attend. The date for the show is July 25th, 2008 from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in donating a few minutes of their time is asked to call Kathy at 764-7223. The Variety Show is the annual fund raiser for Norco Adult Day Health Care. Tickets for the show will be on sale at the center, which is located at 425 Spruce Street, or from staff and volunteers of Norco Adult Day Care. Tickets are $2.00 each. Door prizes will also be given away at intermission. Winners of door prizes do not have to be present to collect their prize. Refreshments will also be available.
Disney comes to life
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be performed at Destrehan Auditorium, #1 Wild Cat Lane, Destrehan, LA for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Other performances will be held on July 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and July 13 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12 years of age; to order tickets or for more information, contact Marcia Peyton at 985-764-1969.
Historic church breaks ground on new sanctuary
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St. Charles cops use Web to net seven
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More charges for SC family
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More St. John thefts
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St. John D.A., local judge races head qualifying today
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St. James Parish revamps policy for its employees
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Garyville Talk Goes On
The Garyville Incorporation Committee held another public hearing on Monday night to discuss the issues surrounding the proposed vote for incorporation, currently scheduled to take place on July 19. Russell Starns, from the town of Central, was the guest speaker to tell about Central’s most recent efforts over a year ago to incorporate. In top photo, one man got irate, asking committee leaders to “put your hand on a Bible and swear taxes won’t go up.” However Starns said that in Central, “services got 10 times better and taxes didn’t go up.” The key issue remains whether industry tax money will come to Garyville or not. (Staff photos by Kevin Chiri.)
Group says ‘secret’ is out
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Snowdy recuses himself in suits against Garyville
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Heated meeting held as industry seeks exemptions
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New bills ‘honor and improve’ vets’ lives
The Louisiana Legislature, during the 2008 Regular Session, passed and Governor Jindal signed into law three significant bills that will honor and improve the lives of Louisiana’s veterans and their families.
Boutte house fire started by road flare
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Grant bolsters St. John emergency food supply
St John the Baptist Parish has been chosen to receive $20,152.00 in Federal Funds under the “Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program” to supplement existing emergency food and shelter programs in the parish, Greg Maurin, Vice-President of St John United Way and chairman of the Local Emergency Food and Shelter Board, announced last week. St John United Way serves as fiscal monitor and local contact for the program.
St. John’s ‘gaming’ stops face stiffer regulations
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RPCC program to alleviate ‘teacher crunch’
SORRENTO – Statistics suggest that by the end of this decade, two-thirds of the nation's teachers will be eligible for retirement. That means Louisiana, already experiencing a teacher crunch, will need even more educators for the classroom.
Staffing company’s LaPlace branch nets several sales awards
MONROE – At its recent Awards Banquet at the New York New York Hotel and Casino in the heart of the strip in Las Vegas, Nev., WillStaff Worldwide presented its annual awards given for outstanding sales and service during 2007-2008.
Industry ruling delayed
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Bond issue could jump start levee, Woodland extension
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YMCA returns to St. John with
a little help from friends
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K-Mart transformed through luck, love
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Coburn resigns from SJBP schools
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Bond issues at a glance
The $25 million that the parish will receive from the 2008 bond issue will be broken down into six specific categories:
Garyville vote delays industrial decisions
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St. Charles voters schooled in election changes
The St. Charles Registrar of Voters Office will be conducting Voter Registration Drives at the following Post Offices during Voter Education Week:
District Attorney race highlights St. John’s fall contests
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Hubbard details bond projects at Rotary speaking engagement
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St. John teacher program aimed at improving skills
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Free checking? How about free gas.
Bill Roger of Wallace got a pleasant surprise from representatives from Iberia Bank in LaPlace, who paid for the first $10 of Roger’s gas purchase Thursday afternoon. Pumping Roger’s gas is Iberia Bank Assistant manager Dale Holley. Also in the picture are Iberia Teller Sydney Martin (right of Holley) and Branch Manager Trudy Torres (right of Roger). Torres said the giveaway was part of Iberia Bank’s “Random acts of Kindness” campaign. She said the bank does the promotion on a regular basis, and it does not always involve gasoline.
Woman using stolen card at LaPlace CVS caught on film
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St. John animal shelter slowed by high bids
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Dumping in Ruddock draws the DEQ
BATON ROUGE – The Department of Environmental Quality is looking for information regarding an illegal dumping incident on Highway 51, north of Ruddock.
St. Charles follows suit with tax holiday
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
MAY 19, 2008 TO MAY 23, 2008
Clarification on Planning and Zoning Story
Carl Baloney of Garyville has asked for some clarification involving a meeting he attended on Monday of this week, when he was asked to leave.
