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Katrina has little effect on termite population Katrina has little effect on termite population
May 10, 2006 at 1:20 pm
Hurricane Katrina brought with her massive rainfall and flooding. In the storm’s aftermath, some residents in the area believed that the massive flooding would decrease the termite populations.

Water rate increase expected
May 10, 2006 at 1:18 pm
At its May 15 meeting, the parish council will decide whether to increase the rates of water users in St. Charles Parish. If approved, the rate increase will pay for a $25 million plan to upgrade water treatment facilities on the east and west bank.

Acosta Kittles, 33, Kenner and Shane Saltaformaggio, 24, Luling Deputies caught smuggling drugs into jail
May 10, 2006 at 1:16 pm
Two corrections officers were arrested last week and charged with attempting to bring drugs into Nelson Coleman Correctional Facility in St. Charles Parish.

Junior Levi Gruwell followed his brothers’ love of wresting to success. Hahnville High School wrestler wins state championships
May 10, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Winner of 171 lb. weight class at the state finals, Levi Gruwell began his competitive wrestling career when he won the Junior Wrestling State Championships at age eight. From there he grew into a victorious wrestler, competing this past year at the State Wrestling Championships on February 17 and 18 at the Ponchatrain Center in Kenner and wrestling his way to number one in his weight class."

Coach Ron Cantrelle and Athletic Director Willie Wise accept the team trophy. Hahnville falls short at state golf tournament
May 10, 2006 at 12:39 pm
After a dominating year, Hahnville High School Boys' Golf Team traveled to Shreveport to defend their state title. Held at Olde Oaks Golf Club, the tournament was a multiple day event against the finest golfers in Louisiana.

Susan Hymel of Luling is the St. Charles Herald-Guide’s Mother of the Year. Susan Hymel wins Mother-of-the-Year Contest
May 10, 2006 at 12:31 pm
Susan Hymel of Luling is the winner of the St. Charles Herald -Guide Mother-of-the-Year Contest.

Real Estate Transactions
May 10, 2006 at 12:26 pm
Luling
•271 Marcia Dr., Luling for $149,000 from Keith Gaudet, Sr. to Mr. and Mrs. Cory LeBlanc on Mar. 22.


Obituaries
May 10, 2006 at 12:24 pm
Vegas
Lucie LeBlanc Vegas, age 92, a native of Lockport and a resident of Matthews and Luling La., died Monday, May 1, 2006. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lucie Vegas, one sister, Mrs. Earlis (Winnie) Adams, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling (Aline) Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Vegas, her parents, Salvadore and Mary Boudreaux Leblanc, her brothers, Phillip LeBlanc, George LeBlanc, Luke LeBlanc, Paul LeBlanc, and Charlie LeBlanc, her sisters, Valerie Allemand, Laura Chauvin, Rita LeBlanc, Alice Walker, Adele Uzee, and Elvire LeBlanc. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary post 3665 in Raceland. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Matthews, La., on Friday, May 5, 2006 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Savior Cemetery, Lockport, La. Memorial gifts may be made to the Annie Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund-c/o Yvonne Vernon-1007 W. Thomas St., Hammond, La, 70401. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.


Pre-teens get advice in summer program
May 10, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Mary Ann Singleton will host a free at home non-profit girls enrichment education program starting in May.

Sheriff Reports
May 10, 2006 at 12:20 pm
Arrests
James Jackson, 31, of 1208 Paul Frederick St., Luling, was arrested and charged with reckless operation, driver not licensed, resisting an officer by flight, resisting arrest, poss. with intend to dist. cocaine and poss. of cocaine in the 300 Blk. of Alexander St., Boutte, on May 2. Sheriff Champagne reports that the above subject was stopped for suspicious person. As the officer attempted to stop the subject, he accelerated his vehicle turning the corner of LA 52 and Baily. Jackson then exited his vehicle while it was still in motion and fled into a wooded area. After a brief pursuit, Jackson was arrested and booked accordingly. Jackson was allegedly found in poss. of 34.5 grams of cocaine.

Busy Bee’s get busy at Holy Family
May 10, 2006 at 12:17 pm
The Holy Family Senior Adult group, Busy Bee’s

Register now for Summer Program
May 10, 2006 at 12:16 pm
Boutte Christian Academy is currently participating in the Nonpublic Early Childhood Development Program, also known as the Private Pre-Kindergarten Program.

Garrett Loup pitched the Tigers to victory against Ellenader with a 8-0 shutout. Photo by Pat Smith. Tigers create joy in Hahnville
May 10, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Hahnville entered into the playoffs as district champs and has managed to gain victories over their first two opponents in the playoffs.


Sacred Heart School recommended for accreditation
May 10, 2006 at 12:13 pm
Norco, LA - Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Norco has been recommended for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Life's lessons from your mother
May 10, 2006 at 12:09 pm
Your mother tried to teach you some valuable lessons. Moms have a unique ability to impart essential wisdom.

Pictured are Duanne Cazalot, MaQue Hollins, Hailee Weber and Angie Lehrmann. Dance Unlimited wins two state dance titles
May 10, 2006 at 12:06 pm
On Sunday, April 9 the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters crowned their new title winners. For the fifth time in six years, Duanne Cazalot, Samantha Sidwell and Angie Lehrmann were honored to be the teachers of the Louisiana state title winners.

Brown-Harrison Engagement
May 10, 2006 at 12:04 pm
Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy of Boutte, Louisiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Baldwin-Brown to Lawrence Harrison, son of Kathryn B. Harrison of Amite, Louisiana and the late Lawrence Harrison Sr.

St. Charles Schools name Laura Abbey High School teacher of the year St. Charles Schools name Laura Abbey High School teacher of the year
May 10, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Laura, a teacher at Hahnville High School, graduated from the University of Louisiana-Monroe with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Alternative Teaching Certification, and a Masters of Education Degree.






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Chaisson out as port director, Aucoin named successor
Chaisson out as port director, Aucoin named successor
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Joel T. Chaisson Sr.’s eight-year tenure as executive director of the Port of South Louisiana will officially come to an end on July 14.