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Blanco has another shot at redemption May 10, 2006 at 1:43 pm BATON ROUGE -- Gov. Kathleen Blanco is on the threshold of her potential resurgence, with six weeks of the regular session behind her and just as much time remaining. |
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Parish to provide kids with meals during the summer May 10, 2006 at 1:41 pm Children in St. Charles Parish will have the opportunity to get a nutritious and balanced meal from June 5 through July 13 at four designated food service sites throughout the parish. |
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Ace Hardware associate nationally recognized for work after Katrina May 10, 2006 at 1:35 pm Destrehan, La. - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’ s devastation, many local residents turned to Anthony’s Ace Hardware for help in rebuilding their homes and lives. However, if it weren't for the dedication and resolve of employee Leslie Lauman, those residents would have found a “closed" sign instead of a welcome mat. |
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School board enacts sales tax holiday May 10, 2006 at 1:33 pm Members of the St. Charles Parish School Board passed a resolution at its meeting on May 3, that would provide a local "Sales Tax Holiday" to parish residents as a way of thanking the community for their commitment to public schooling in the area. |
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Drunk driver harms officer May 10, 2006 at 1:23 pm Sgt. Bobby Gorman was severely injured when a Kenner man turned into his path of travel near the intersection of U.S. 61 and Riverbend Dr. in St. Rose the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office reported. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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." |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Busy Bee’s get busy at Holy Family May 10, 2006 at 12:17 pm The Holy Family Senior Adult group, Busy Bee’s |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Parish President V.J. St. Pierre, along with eight other parish presidents and representatives from five other parishes, visited Washington, D.C. to talk to officials about the potential spike in local flood insurance premiums should large portions of the Biggert-Waters Act be allowed to take effect in October.
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