News
Got rentals? FEMA will help you find good tenants … and it won’t cost you a dime
Got a house or apartment for rent? State and federal authorities will help you find a tenant – fast. […]
Month: February 2007
Lifestyles
Mom & dad start fund to honor four children killed in car crash
The legacy of Allen and Sandra Washington’s children, Rachel, Samantha, Allen Jr., and Alandra will continue to survive through the Washington Memomorial Scholarship Foundation, a fund started to remember the four children who died when the car driven by their oldest daughter Rachel, slipped into the the dark, murky, swamp waters along Airline Hwy. in Kenner, on the day before her 21st birthday. […]
Obituaries
Bertile Dufrene Bownds
Bertile Dufrene Bownds passed away on Tuesday, Feb 13. in Kenner, LA. […]
News
Stop-smoking advice for a better life
Smoking is a huge problem in Louisiana and St. Charles Parish, having been identified as one of the Top 10 health threats facing men and women and also children who are exposed to second-hand smoke. […]
Lifestyles
SC Borromeo Mardi Gras Ball a dazzling night to remember
The St. Charles Borromeo Middle School Students and the St. Charles Borromeo Fountain of Youth held their Annual Mardi Gras Ball “The Krewe of Ormond” for the residents of Ormond Nursing and Care Center. […]
News
Barbara Munson
‘The first nine months are the easiest’
A friend of mine, a professional woman in her 30s, sent an e-mail to me and several other friends asking for advice. She was feeling the urge to become a mother, but was wondering how she would “know” when the time is right. Does anyone ever “know”? […]
Government
V.J. St. Pierre running against Snookie for parish president
An honorably discharged disabled veteran, retired business owner and life-long parish resident, Vernon J. St. Pierre says the experiences he learned in war and over the course of his life have taught him to be humble, grateful, and appreciate humanity, characteristics he feels will make him the best candidate for parish president. […]
News
United Way ‘Victory Party’ celebrates donations of $2.3M
United Way of St. Charles had a lot to celebrate at their Victory Celebration on Feb.15. Campaign Co-Chairmen Ron Guillory (Valero) and Snookie Faucheux (Motiva) recognized Texion Chemicals, New Sarpy Kindergarten and St. Charles Community Health Center in particular for contributing the largest increases to the total $2,347,581.01 donated. Valero was also recognized for their employees large contributions to United Way. […]