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Memorial in the sky
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L’ OBservateur’s Locals
Name: Paul Johnson
Play is covered in St. Charles
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Stay in school a tall order from Saints player
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St. James adds teachers, curriculum
LUTCHER – The St. James Parish School Board voted to approve the recommended appointments to fill three positions in the Service Office during its Tuesday, Feb. 10 meeting. Vondra Etienne-Steib was named as the Director of Special Education
Business and industry leaders offer career training
RESERVE – Nearly 20 business and industry leaders in St. John the Baptist Parish told school officials recently that the career and technical curriculum at the public high school should be expanded to include training in “soft skills.”
Work closes section of River Road
LAPLACE – Starting Friday two separate sections of River Road, one in St. John and one in St. Charles, will experience closures while work crews conduct repairs in the area.
GET ON THE BUS
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L’ OBservateur’s Locals
Name: Meghan Jones
Gaines named to Southern’s Board
BATON ROUGE – Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Randal Gaines of LaPlace to the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Business community comes out for Chamber gala
LAPLACE – Business people throughout the River Parishes came out in support of the Fifth Anniversary Gala of the River Region Chamber of Commerce at the Hilton New Orleans Airport hotel. Over 200 business people attended the event.
He knows he’s a Star
This lucky pooch, named Star, got to enjoy some of the beautiful weather the River Region has been enjoying lately out at the park on Highway 51 in LaPlace while his owner, Suzanne Robinson of LaPlace, sat under one of the fledgling trees scattered throughout the area. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)
Police arrest second suspect
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Local science whizzes show their stuff
Jasmine Stewart, a sophomore at West St. John High School, (above left) explains her science project, “How does music affect a person’s emotions?” to judges Sheila Louper (center) and Russ Wise (right) at the district science fair, held at Garyville Magnet School Friday. In the picture at left, Judges Pat McTopy (left) and Shelley Richard (right) listen as John L. Ory seventh grader Carly Perilloux explains her science project “Taste and Smell.” The fair included all elementary, middle and high schools in St. John Parish. Winners at the district-level move on to the regional fair, held at Nicholls State University. (Staff photos by Robin Shannon)
Two arrested after gunfight
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This is not a drill
Three units of the LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call from John L. Ory Magnet School shortly after 1 p.m. last Thursday. After a check of the building revealed no problems, the units returned to the station at about 1:30. (Staff photo by John H. Walker)
Daley’s east bank move offers many advantages
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New Tools for Teaching
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Community leader broadens horizons
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LaPlace man charged with abuse
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Entergy announces Killona promotions
KILLONA – Representatives with Entergy recently announced promotions within their Nuclear Operations, affecting personnel at the Waterford 3 plant in Killona in St. Charles Parish.
Parish seeks funds for Edgard water plant
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Much more than four score
Thursday marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, and on Monday the nation will celebrate President’s Day. To commemorate this historic milestone, the main branch of the St. John Public Library is displaying some Lincoln-related memorabilia, including this one-of-a-kind painting commissioned by Danny Becnel and Judge Mary Hotard-Becnel, on loan to the library for the next six months. For more details, see page 5A. (Staff photo by David Vitrano)
Arrest made in Reserve thefts
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Victor bond revoked
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Entergy helps low-income customers
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana residents who are poor, elderly or disabled may soon have access to more federal aid to help fight high energy costs if Entergy Louisiana, LLC has its way.
Hospital given a ‘High Five’
LAPLACE – LifePoint Hospitals Inc. awarded River Parishes Hospital with a 2008 High Five Award for demonstrating excellence in health care delivery. River Parishes Hospital is part of LifePoint Hospitals Inc., a leading hospital company dedicated to providing quality healthcare.
Teen fires shots at deputy
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Youth Corps collects trees
Members of Youth Corps of LaPlace, a leadership program for high school students, recently spent some time collecting discarded Christmas trees for the parish’s annual wetlands recycling program. The teens gathered trees from across the parish and brought them to the Reserve boat launch where they were prepared for use along Louisiana’s eroding coastlines. At left are
Suspected counterfeiters busted in parish
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Missouri man killed in one vehicle crash on Airline Highway
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St. Charles names deputy of the year
Last Christmas Eve, a burglar alarm went off at about 7 p.m. at a home in the 2300 block of Ormond Boulevard when the residents were away.
Parquet brings a ring home to River Parishes
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WHAT WE SAY: A L’OBSERVATEUR EDITORIAL
Students in the River Parishes are known for their athletic prowess. That was demonstrated last Wednesday, which was Signing Day, when parish high school seniors sign letters of intent to different colleges.
When being a ‘loser’ is not a bad thing
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Fire drill makes hospital even safer
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L’Observateur’s Locals
Name: Kyle Roth.
