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| Battle for the Paddle helps good causes October 04, 2006 at 1:24 pm Today is one of the fun days of the year in St. Charles Parish. The annual Battle for the Paddle will be held from 4 to 7:30 p. m. at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling. |
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Wildcats enter district play undefeated October 04, 2006 at 1:23 pm The Destrehan Wildcats escaped St. James on Friday with a 10-6 victory, closing out their non-district schedule with a 5-0 record. In order to mirror that record in the second half of the season, the Wildcats will have to go through some tough opponents, including tomorrow's John Ehret Patriots. |
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Fattenin' the herd: deer hunters learn how in BIG Luling seminar October 04, 2006 at 1:20 pm Wow! Over 100 deer hunters and business sponsors gathered at Dougie V's Restaurant in Luling for the Deer Food-Plot Seminar hosted by the LSU AgCenter's St. Charles Parish Office. And if you're thinking, dang, I missed it, relax. |
| Sheriff's Reports October 04, 2006 at 1:16 pm Arrests Paul Brackens III, 23, of 2008 Golfview Dr. in LaPlace was arrested on Sept. 26 on Janet Drive in St. Rose and charged with relative to theft for approximately $1000, relative to theft for approximately $400, relative to theft for approximately $200, relative to possession with the intent to distribute a schedule two controlled dangerous substance to wit marijuana and he was a fugitive of St. John Parish. |
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Parents, student & driver say it’s a no-brainer - school buses need A/C October 04, 2006 at 1:03 pm The question of whether to install air-conditioners in St. Charles Parish school buses is an easy one to answer for two parents, a former driver and a student interviewed exclusively by the Herald-Guide. |
| Book signing at farmer’s market October 04, 2006 at 1:01 pm Author A. K. Keller will be signing copies of her book “Belle Terre Acadie” at the German Coast Farmers Market on Wed., Oct. 18, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Wednesday west bank market is located behind Dougie V's Restaurant, Esperanza, River Road, Luling. |
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| “The Rocky Horror Show” opens at RRT October 04, 2006 at 1:00 pm Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” opens Fri., Oct. 6 at 11 p.m. at the Rivertown Repertory Theatre located at 325 Minor St. in Kenner’s Rivertown district. |
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| “Home Grown” Golf Classic in Destrehan October 04, 2006 at 12:59 pm Gary L. Smith, Jr. is holding the “Home Grown” Golf Classic on Mon., Oct. 16 at the Ormond Country Club in Destrehan. |
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| Battle for the Paddle October 04, 2006 at 12:51 pm Smell the aroma of cajun food at its finest as the best cooks in the parish prepare gumbo and jambalaya dishes for the public. |
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Louisiana pot laws under fire after Ol' Willie's bust October 04, 2006 at 12:40 pm BATON ROUGE - A pound and a half of marijuana wasn’t the only thing country music legend Willie Nelson allegedly brought into Louisiana two weeks ago. Trailing close behind has been a wave of pro-pot advocacy spokesmen and global media attention. |
| K'garten kids: Saints will win the Super Bowl - THIS YEAR! October 04, 2006 at 12:34 pm "Do you think the Saints are going to win the Super Bowl?" Had you asked me that question a few weeks ago I would have told you I really hadn't thought all that much about it. |
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| Herald-Guide Election Roundup: St. Charles goes as Louisiana goes October 04, 2006 at 12:27 pm Almost 7,000 residents of St. Charles Parish voted in Saturday’s election that selected five local school board members and the state's insurance commissioner in addition to putting 13 amendments into the state constitution. |
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| Doctor pleads no contest in child-pornography case October 04, 2006 at 12:23 pm Dr. David Sampognaro of Luling pleaded no contest to a single count of "attempted possession of child pornography" before the 29th Judicial District Judge Emile St. Pierre in Hahnville. |
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FEMA 'can't see' the Sunset levee, says build new homes 7-feet higher than old homes October 04, 2006 at 12:18 pm What do you call a levee that's not certified? According to FEMA, it might as well be mud. |
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Smith: Illegal aliens & teacher salaries key issues for state October 04, 2006 at 12:13 pm The Louisiana Legislature accomplished "a lot" this year, State Rep. Gary Smith said in a report to the St. Charles Rotary Club, including: |
| Are 'school busses' too hot for kids? October 04, 2006 at 11:59 am Last week the Herald-Guide asked in page-one headline, "Are school busses too hot for our kids?" And this week we answer with a resounding: "Yes, they are too hot, especially for the little ones" - because "school busses" have nothing to do with wheeling squealing students to their campuses in a fleet of big yellow vehicles. |
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| Former parish councilman cited in grab-&-scram sign spree, say cops October 04, 2006 at 11:56 am Leading the news in our "Say what?" department this week comes a report from the Sheriff's Office noting that former St. Charles Parish Councilman and current Port of South Louisiana Commissioner Jay Roberts, and business partner Murphy Majoria, were cited after someone yanked school board candidate Angela Fenerty's "vote-for-me" signs out of her yard just days before the Sept. 30 election. |
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Celebrate like the rich... even if you aren't September 27, 2006 at 2:54 pm You can treat your family, friends and guests to a "champagne and caviar' wedding reception on any budget with exclusive advice from leading chefs, caterers, consultants and planners who tell Herald-Guide readers exclusively how to party like the rich - whether you're loaded or not. |
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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.
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