Lifestyles

Making a difference

“If there is one single thing I want children to gain from my summer classes, it is the idea that they are special and have a place in this world,” said Mary Ann Singleton, creator and facilitator of the free at home etiquette class scheduled to begin in May. […]

Obituaries

Obituaries 5-17-2006

DeJean Melvin A. DeJean entered peacefully into eternal rest at River Regions Hospice House on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer for the past 10 years. He was 92 years old. […]

Crime

Sheriff Reports 5-16-2006

Arrests
• Karen Falcon, 53, of 17 Bonura Dr., St. Rose, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and illegal discharge of a firearm on May 8. Sheriff Champagne reports that the above subject was arrested following an altercation with her husband. During the altercation the subject allegedly cut the victim on legs with a kitchen knife and fire a shotgun into the wall of their residence. […]

Letter to the Editor

Unnecessary stop signs

To the editor:

With gasoline nearly $3 a gallon, and probably going higher, now would be a good time to remove unnecessary stop signs at intersections throughout Norco. There is not one intersection in Norco that has enough traffic to warrant a 4-way stop sign. Installing 4-way stop signs in Norco was ridiculous at the time when it was done. Leaving them there at this time is foolish. […]

Columns

Tie one on and show your support

Ever stopped to think what life would be like if there were no police to protect us. No laws, no checks and balances in a system that defines right and wrong. If you will, just picture it. Total lawlessness… no scenes of security for you, your family, and your property. Not a pretty thought is it? Well, you can be thankful it is just that, only a thought. […]