Volume 138 Number 41 - Oct 13, 2011
News
| Council will talk about boat launch plans at meeting
The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss plans for two West Bank boat launches at a committee meeting on Tuesday just in time for budget hearings at the end of the month. |
| District ranks 12th in school performance
District and school performance scores were released last week and St. Charles ranked No. 12 out of 70 districts in the state. |
Dow will restart $250 million project, hire hundreds of workers
A Dow plant that was shut down in 2009 will be reopened by the end of 2012. The $250 million project will result in more than 50 permanent jobs and hundreds of construction jobs for the parish.
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Industry takes top awards at cook-off
Even though the competition was stiff, with 103 teams showing up to cook jambalaya or gumbo, industry representatives won top honors in three of the four events at the 10th annual Battle for the Paddle last week.
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Investigators not sure what caused Boutte blaze
Home belonged to family of LSU running back Alfred BlueInvestigators with the Luling Volunteer Fire Department have been unable to identify the cause of a Boutte fire that destroyed the family home of LSU sophomore running back Alfred Blue. |
| Rathborne says Luling levee permit unlawful
Rathborne Land Co. L.L.C. and Willowridge Estates L.L.C. have filed a petition against the federal government because they say a permit issued to St. Charles Parish for construction of the West Bank hurricane protection levee is unlawful. |
| Security camera helps police nab burglary ring
Residents who have video surveillance asked for help Surveillance equipment can be a powerful tool in law enforcement’s fight against crime. |
| Tempers flare at School Board over $2.1 million employee payment
Tempers flared last Wednesday at a St. Charles Parish School Board meeting in which the board approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to all full-time employees and $500 to all part-time employees. The payment will go out in the Nov. 20 payroll checks and will cost the district $2.1 million. |
Sports
Tigers can enter driver’s seat of district race with win
By Jonathan Menard
Hahnville head coach Lou Valdin said his Tigers have a chance to put themselves in the driver’s seat for the District 8-5A championship if they can pull out a win over East St. John on Friday.
By Jonathan Menard
Hahnville head coach Lou Valdin said his Tigers have a chance to put themselves in the driver’s seat for the District 8-5A championship if they can pull out a win over East St. John on Friday.
Wildcats need consistency against winless John Ehret
By Eric LeBlanc
If anyone left the Destrehan-Higgins game at halftime on Friday, they missed a thrilling Wildcat comeback from being down 12-0 to forcing overtime.
By Eric LeBlanc
If anyone left the Destrehan-Higgins game at halftime on Friday, they missed a thrilling Wildcat comeback from being down 12-0 to forcing overtime.
Fishermen pull in limit of sac-a-lait in Salvador
By Bruce McDonald
Bull reds are patrolling the passes along the coast, speckled trout are over inland oyster reefs, bass are schooling in local lakes and sac-a-lait are in a fall pre-spawn frenzy.
By Bruce McDonald
Bull reds are patrolling the passes along the coast, speckled trout are over inland oyster reefs, bass are schooling in local lakes and sac-a-lait are in a fall pre-spawn frenzy.
Our View
Rigs to reefs money should benefit fisheries
Fishermen always relish the sight of an oil rig when they head offshore to make their catch in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fishermen always relish the sight of an oil rig when they head offshore to make their catch in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sheriffs Reports
Arrests
From staff and wire reports
•Michael A. Ryan, 55, of 11862 Sheraton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested on Oct. 3 and charged with D.W.I., reckless operation, operating under suspension, simple obstruction of highway and open container.
From staff and wire reports
•Michael A. Ryan, 55, of 11862 Sheraton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested on Oct. 3 and charged with D.W.I., reckless operation, operating under suspension, simple obstruction of highway and open container.
Lifestyles
2011 HHS Homecoming Court
From staff and wire reports
KING: Peter Ashton Church of Luling is the son of Ellen Church and Dean Church Jr. After graduation, Peter plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in pre-law. QUEEN: Arianna Monique Bastian of Luling is the daughter of Cheryl Bastian and Lowell Bastian. She is a member of S.A.D.D. and serves as an athletic trainer for the football team and basketball team. She was awarded cum laude. After graduation, Arianna plans to attend Southeastern University to major in physical therapy.
From staff and wire reports
KING: Peter Ashton Church of Luling is the son of Ellen Church and Dean Church Jr. After graduation, Peter plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in pre-law. QUEEN: Arianna Monique Bastian of Luling is the daughter of Cheryl Bastian and Lowell Bastian. She is a member of S.A.D.D. and serves as an athletic trainer for the football team and basketball team. She was awarded cum laude. After graduation, Arianna plans to attend Southeastern University to major in physical therapy.
VIPs: Very Important Parishioners
From staff and wire reports
Sherman Jones, John Paul Talman, HHS All-State Choir members and David Angeles
From staff and wire reports
Sherman Jones, John Paul Talman, HHS All-State Choir members and David Angeles
Lacassin-Starnes Engagement
From staff and wire reports
Jeanette Turner Lacassin of Baton Rouge proudly announces the engagement of her daughter, Ashley Lauren to Travis E. Starnes, son of Eugene and Patsy Starnes of Norco and grandson of Ruby and Homer Cooper of New Sarpy.
From staff and wire reports
Jeanette Turner Lacassin of Baton Rouge proudly announces the engagement of her daughter, Ashley Lauren to Travis E. Starnes, son of Eugene and Patsy Starnes of Norco and grandson of Ruby and Homer Cooper of New Sarpy.
Obituaries
Wandling
Marlin Gene Wandling, 88, passed away on Sept. 29, 2011. He was a native of Litchfield, Ill. and resided in Luling for the past 45 years. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Jean Marie Cooper Wandling, father of Nelda Christine Brescher (husband Edmond II) of Ponchatoula, Patricia Lyn Picard (husband Michael) of Luling, Aleta Marie Harmon (husband Mark) of Luling and the late Val Cooper Wandling; brother of Madalyn “Lyn” Stacey (husband Tom), grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of 10, and uncle of Cindy Stacey Carriere and Nancy Stacey.
Marlin Gene Wandling, 88, passed away on Sept. 29, 2011. He was a native of Litchfield, Ill. and resided in Luling for the past 45 years. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Jean Marie Cooper Wandling, father of Nelda Christine Brescher (husband Edmond II) of Ponchatoula, Patricia Lyn Picard (husband Michael) of Luling, Aleta Marie Harmon (husband Mark) of Luling and the late Val Cooper Wandling; brother of Madalyn “Lyn” Stacey (husband Tom), grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of 10, and uncle of Cindy Stacey Carriere and Nancy Stacey.
Bordes
SGM Charles J. Bordes, AUS retired, 84, passed away at his home on Sept. 25, 2011. He was born in Destrehan and lived in Jefferson Parish. He was the son of the late Marie Rushing Bordes and Albert A. Bordes, beloved husband of the late Alice Bayly Bordes, father of Sandra B. Dart (husband John), Roger J. Bordes (wife Cindy) and the late Gary C. Bordes; brother of Elizabeth B. Mueller, Gloria B.Trosclair, Alton W. Bordes and the late John H. Bordes; grandfather of Kenneth C., Lauren E. and Brad J. Bordes, Andrew J. Dart and Donald and Joseph Lavigne.
SGM Charles J. Bordes, AUS retired, 84, passed away at his home on Sept. 25, 2011. He was born in Destrehan and lived in Jefferson Parish. He was the son of the late Marie Rushing Bordes and Albert A. Bordes, beloved husband of the late Alice Bayly Bordes, father of Sandra B. Dart (husband John), Roger J. Bordes (wife Cindy) and the late Gary C. Bordes; brother of Elizabeth B. Mueller, Gloria B.Trosclair, Alton W. Bordes and the late John H. Bordes; grandfather of Kenneth C., Lauren E. and Brad J. Bordes, Andrew J. Dart and Donald and Joseph Lavigne.
Bell
Charles “Sonny” Edward Bell, Jr., 76, a superintendent with Monsanto for 30 years and Silgan Corp for 4 years, passed away Oct. 5, 2011.
Charles “Sonny” Edward Bell, Jr., 76, a superintendent with Monsanto for 30 years and Silgan Corp for 4 years, passed away Oct. 5, 2011.
Gaubert
Irby H. Gaubert Sr., 77, passed away Oct. 7, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle Vicknair Gaubert and by first marriage of the late Aline Lorio Gaubert, father of Donnie Gaubert (fiancé Crystal Clement), Irby Gaubert Jr., Karen Gaubert (fiancé Eric Cresse) and the late Randall Gaubert (Dawn); stepfather of Patricia Oubre Schexnayder (Danny) and Carolyn Oubre Davis (Glenn), grandfather of Darren, Derrick, Eddie and Ricky Gaubert; step-grandfather of Ashlynn Schexnayder, Jack Cali III, Scott Rome and Kevin Delaune; brother of Leah Cantrelle, and son of the late Ambrose and Leah Gaubert.
Irby H. Gaubert Sr., 77, passed away Oct. 7, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle Vicknair Gaubert and by first marriage of the late Aline Lorio Gaubert, father of Donnie Gaubert (fiancé Crystal Clement), Irby Gaubert Jr., Karen Gaubert (fiancé Eric Cresse) and the late Randall Gaubert (Dawn); stepfather of Patricia Oubre Schexnayder (Danny) and Carolyn Oubre Davis (Glenn), grandfather of Darren, Derrick, Eddie and Ricky Gaubert; step-grandfather of Ashlynn Schexnayder, Jack Cali III, Scott Rome and Kevin Delaune; brother of Leah Cantrelle, and son of the late Ambrose and Leah Gaubert.
Durocher
Joan Elizabeth DuRocher, 79, passed away on Sept. 30, 2011 at the Vermilion Health Care Center in Abbeville. She was a native of New Orleans who lived in Norco since 1938 and was a retired supervisor with Shell Oil Company.
Joan Elizabeth DuRocher, 79, passed away on Sept. 30, 2011 at the Vermilion Health Care Center in Abbeville. She was a native of New Orleans who lived in Norco since 1938 and was a retired supervisor with Shell Oil Company.
Cullins
Johnny Cullins, 55, a native of Luling and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Oct. 6, 2011. He was the father of Michael L. Cullins, Melissa Cortez (husband Alex) and Jonnilin Danford (husband Joshua); grandfather of Dixie, Justin, Maci, Brittain, Dane, Alex, Julian and the late Kristian; also survived by three great-grandchildren. He was the son of Jean Bourgeois and the late Loyce Cullins, stepson of Mandry Bourgeois Sr., brother of Judith Comardelle (husband Vernon) and Margaret Davis (husband Phillip).
Johnny Cullins, 55, a native of Luling and resident of Des Allemands, passed away on Oct. 6, 2011. He was the father of Michael L. Cullins, Melissa Cortez (husband Alex) and Jonnilin Danford (husband Joshua); grandfather of Dixie, Justin, Maci, Brittain, Dane, Alex, Julian and the late Kristian; also survived by three great-grandchildren. He was the son of Jean Bourgeois and the late Loyce Cullins, stepson of Mandry Bourgeois Sr., brother of Judith Comardelle (husband Vernon) and Margaret Davis (husband Phillip).
