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Motorcycle collides with SUV
LAPLACE – A Reserve man suffered minor injuries when the mini scooter he was riding collided with a sport utility vehicle on Airline Highway Friday evening, said a spokesman for the St. John Sheriff’s Office.
Last-minute filer changes face of fall election
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Mosquito mills on Saturday’s ballot
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SJA Thrift Store treasurer retires
Delphine Flynn, of LaPlace, recently resigned as treasurer for St. Joan of Arc Thrift Shop after serving nearly 35 years in the office. “I began when the thrift shop was in the old Boy Scout hut behind the original St. Joan of Arc church in 1974,” Flynn said. “I believe we make a difference in the community because there is a need for inexpensive clothing and household goods, and the profits we make go back into the community.” Flynn said she will remain an active member.
With first year under his belt, St. James supt. has higher test scores, new initiatives to his credit
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Norco variety show seeks 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.
Airline motorists face lane closure
LAPLACE — Motorists traveling eastbound on Airline Highway on Wednesday should be on the lookout for lane closures in the LaPlace area east of US Hwy. 51.
Tools for Schools supplies children with future
LAPLACE – A drive to collect school supplies for needy students in the River Parishes is currently underway. The River Parishes Tools for Schools initiative will run through August 31, with major support from Louisiana Federal Credit Union, Shell Chemical Company, Motiva LLC, Wal-Mart, Entergy Louisiana, and Office Depot. Additional donations and pledges have been made by Tomah Reserve, Nalco, and local religious, civic, and business groups.
LaPlace boys save baby hawk
LAPLACE—Two boys playing in the River Forest subdivision literally had a present fall from the skies recently.
Tap water delays send tempers to boiling point
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St. John awarded grant for clean-up
Keep St. John Beautiful, a certified affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, has received a $14,000 grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Inc. The grant administrator is the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office. Funds will be used for litter enforcement, utilizing special litter patrol by Sheriff Deputies.
INDUSTRY IS OUT!
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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.
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.
Important bond election faces St. John voters Saturday
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Sheriff’s Office shows wrong person in surveillance tape
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Damaged Spillway Road to be resurfaced
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Garyville decision Saturday
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Doggone Anxious
Shelter dogs, like this pair of mutt puppies (left), awaiting adoption at the St. John Animal Shelter will be getting new kennels soon with the brand new shelter finally approved by the Parish Council, and expected to break ground soon. Volunteers from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, with nine volunteers at the LaPlace shelter Thursday and Friday, repaired and replaced kennels for the dogs. More details on their work and the coming shelter can be found on page 2A. (Staff photos by Robin Shannon)
Visiting vets help prepare St. John animal shelter for new facility soon to come
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Watkins opening delayed for one year
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St. Charles United Way applauds local donors
The United Way of St. Charles has completed its 2007-08 Annual Campaign, and once again, the community has responded in fine fashion by committing pledges and receipts totaling $2,378,034.35. Although the total fell slightly short of the 2.5 million goal, it represents an increase over last year’s total. Also included in this figure are pledges to other United Way organizations, made by employees working in St. Charles Parish but living in surrounding parishes.
