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Harry Hurst Middle School 2012 Student Council Harry Hurst Middle School 2012 Student Council
January 17 at 5:17 pm
The HMS Student Council sponsored a canned food drive at school throughout the month of November to benefit Second Harvester’s Food Bank.

Courtney Bergeron as Millie Dillmount, flanked by fellow workers and head stenographer, Miss Flannery, played by Alissa Cavaretta. Theater students take 1920s New York flapper lifestyle on stage in musical farce Thoroughly Modern Millie
January 17 at 5:11 pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie, a classic musical about a naïve young woman trying to make her way in 1920s New York City, is hitting the stage at Hahnville High School this week.

Joy Roussel, Janice Beadle, Carol Babin. Standing l-r. Melva Champagne, Betty Keller, Ena Brady, Jill Tassin, Pat Anderson, Florine McKinney, Mary Triche, Sylvia Lambert and JoAnn Walker. St. Charles Parish Volunteers for Family and Community Council Meeting
January 16 at 10:52 am
St. Charles Parish LVFC (La. Volunteers for Family and Community) recently held a council meeting / homemakers day pot luck social at the East Regional Library in Destrehan.

First Grade: Jordan Acosta, Thomas Adcock, Jordyn Bechet, Van Dufrene, Sarah Edwards, Annabelle Farizo, Hannah Gillespie, Sarah Green, Emma Keller, Evan Oubre,  Cameron Pizani, Journie Prine, Isabella Ricks,  Trey Vaurigaud and Mallory Whitaker. Mimosa Park Captain’s Crew
January 15 at 10:45 am
Mimosa Park Elementary Captain's Crew is a title given to the top fifteen (15) 1st and 2nd grade students that participate in the library's reading program.

You’ve got to read this!
January 14 at 10:28 am
New books are waiting for you in your St. Charles Parish libraries.

St. Charles resident receives Army training in Japan
January 13 at 10:30 am
Army Spec. Joseph A. Medeiros was part of a U.S. Army Pacific task force that participated in training near Sendi, Japan with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.

Ashton Manor holds grand opening Ashton Manor holds grand opening
January 12 at 10:31 am
View of Ashton Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care garden. The facility held its grand opening on Jan. 9.

Little Leo. This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Little Leo”
January 11 at 10:48 am
Little Leo is an 8 month old male, gray tabby. He loves people and toys are his hobby. Humane Society officals say he is lovable and sweet and just waiting on a home.

Local plantation highlighted in blockbuster film “Django Unchained” Local plantation highlighted in blockbuster film “Django Unchained”
January 11 at 10:20 am
Evergreen Plantation director Jane Boddie said movie location scouts often visit the isolated plantation on the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish in Edgard.

Front row L to R:  Clay Boos, Hayden Mancuso, John Dominguez, Brock Mire, Jaden Francis, Preston Madere.
Back Row L to R:  Tori Cambre, Michael Mollere, Jake Steib, Hayden Vicknair, Kaitlyn Thompson, Grifyn Johnson. Norco Elementary's November Student’s of the Month
January 10 at 10:53 am
Students of the Month for November were named at Norco Elementary. Character traits were gratitude, community service and responsibility.

John Dias, UWSC executive director, and Rochelle Touchard, Norco Manufacturing Complex communications manager, surrounding by donated toys and food. Norco Manufacturing Complex makes donation to United Way toy and food drive
January 10 at 10:36 am
Norco Manufacturing Complex made a $5,000 donation to the United Way of St. Charles Annual Toy & Food Drive, supplying food and hundreds of toys to families in need this holiday season.

Tom Fitzmorris, host of the Food Show on 1350 AM radio, takes a break with guests Roxanne Fisher, German Coast Farmers’ Market public relations coordinator, Aynsley Fein, Court of Two Sisters group sales director and Chef Blaine Guillot, St. Charles Paris Local farmers market and hospital featured on Tom Fitzmorris food show
January 10 at 10:34 am
A live radio segment on the The Food Show with Tom Fitzmorris broadcast on WWWL 1350 AM-New Orleans highlighted the vendors and peak season produce available at the bi-weekly farmers market and also the Oyster’s Pearl Grill and Cafeteria, which is located in St. Charles Parish Hospital and open to the public.

Blueberry biscuit cookies. Recipe: Blueberry biscuit cookies
January 07 at 10:34 am
One of the best ways to get kids to eat healthy foods is to let them make it. They'll love making this recipe using blueberries.

2013 contest begins now
January 05 at 10:04 am
Our competition is open to photographers in St. Charles Parish and everyone can join in on the fun.

Seventh grade writing teacher Gabrielle Pollock and principal Steven Guitterrez. Hurst Teacher of the Year
January 04 at 10:32 am
Harry Hurst Middle School has announced Gabrielle Pollock as their 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year.

Herald-Guide Camera Shootout 2012 Herald-Guide Camera Shootout 2012
January 04 at 10:17 am
The St. Charles Herald-Guide’s 2012 Camera Shootout photography contest has come to a close, which means that one lucky parish resident is going to win the $500 grand prize.

Education elf John Hummel Elf visits Norco Elementary for Christmas
December 28, 2012 at 11:43 am
Norco Elementary School was recently visited by their partner in education elf John Hummel. Hummel is a retiree and bring his Christmas cheer every year and he is bearing gifts for Danielle Daunie’s 3rd grade class.

Gabrielle Barcia, Lincoln Dumas, Quinn Johnson, Alexis Ramos and Isabella Ricks are posed in front of prizes they can earn for selling cookie dough. Mimosa Park Elementary fundraising
December 28, 2012 at 11:42 am
Mimosa Park Elementary and Number One Fund Raising are teaming up to raise money for the school.



Lifestyles

Former Hahnville High School student receives university awards
Former Hahnville High School student receives university awards
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Fallen officers honored at Blue Mass
Fallen officers honored at Blue Mass
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Sports

Popular trout fishing location being removed
Popular trout fishing location being removed
The Pickets are hallowed ground in the Houma trout-fishing world. If you fish out...
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
St. Amant stuns No. 2 Destrehan, 6-2
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Superintendent steps down to get down
Superintendent steps down to get down
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Dr. Rodney Lafon boiled down his decision to announce his retirement last month to a simple factor. With 40 years accumulated in the school system he had come to a point in his career where he would make nearly the same yearly salary as a retiree as if he chose to continue working.