St. John Arc announced March as Mental Retardation month. Parish president Bill Hubbard signed a proclamation stating that the month of March will be set aside for those citizens of St. John Parish with intellectual disabilities. Present for the signing were (left to right) Linda Lambert, Day Program Director, Clarence Triche, Board President, Bill Hubbard, Parish President, and Jean Carrone, RSW, IFSS Program Director.

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Clients of St. John Arc attended their first annual Mardi Gras Ball, St. John D’Arc. The ball was held at Bots and given by family and friends of St. John Arc. Court: Standing (L-R) Darren Schnyder, Duke; Windy Steven, Maid; Julie Ocmond, Maid; Darlene Fresh, Maid; Dwight Johnson, Duke; and Adley Mayeux, Duke. Sitting: Royalty- King, Donald Reeder and Queen Jennifer Massi.

Clients of St. John Arc said the ball was the best thing ever. They anxiously wait for next years festivities.