Lifestyles
Local adult learning centers offer voice to the unheard
Between 21 percent and 23 percent of American adults, equaling about 44 million people nationwide, cannot demonstrate basic skills in reading, writing and math. […]
Year: 2006
Allen Lottinger
Even Supreme Court justices have opinions
Pres. George W. Bush got his way Tuesday when the U. S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. to the Supreme Court. He passed by a fairly healthy majority – – 58 to 42 – – but it could have been an ugly fight. […]
Crime
Fugitive from St. Charles Parish nabbed in Florida
Fugitive from St. Charles Parish nabbed in Florida Accused of stealing over $24,000 from work An employee of WMCO Inc. and Randa Corporation, Denise Pepperman, 47, was arrested in Florida after evacuating St. Charles Parish for Hurricane Katrina. Pepperman was wanted on felony theft charges over $24,000 and forgery. […]
Government
Affordable Housing is coming to St. Charles Parish
The USDA Rural Self-Help program will help increase housing opportunities for low income families in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
President continues with very big agenda
Pres. George W. Bush didn’t waste many words on the salvation of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast after Katrina in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Indeed, he put forth only 163 words out of thousands in our direction. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Plan Strategies Now for Healthy Lawn This Summer
Although our lawns are still dormant this month, you can begin to plan your strategy to have an attractive, healthy lawn this summer. Since the grass is still dormant, most lawns look relatively bad now, so don’t judge yours too harshly at this point. […]
Columns
Apology Accepted… Lets Move On
In a post-Katrina world, there are two things that should be obvious by now: One, you can’t ask for billions in recovery aide from the federal government without expecting to be under a public microscope, and, two, you can’t fake leadership in such a demanding environment as the pressure will surely expose your weaknesses. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Plant Ground Covers In Early Spring
Using ground-cover plantings in landscapes is becoming increasing popular, and early spring is a good time to plant them. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Delay Pruning Following a Freeze
Although temperatures have been quite mild this winter, freezing conditions could occur before the arrival of spring. Typically, the freezes we experience in our area cause little to no injury to our landscape plantings, however there are occasions when they can be severe enough to cause important damage. […]