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Voices of St. Charles Parish
Can you afford to pay four times more than you are now paying for your property taxes? […]
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Letter to the Editor
Love that lifestyles story
Dear Editor: The story in your Lifestyles section titled I lost 82-lbs and feel great was very informative and inspirational for me. I am overweight and have been considering gastric bypass surgery for quite some time now.Focusing on Luling resident Toni Waters really gave the article a personal touch and provided an inside look on why this surgery is beneficial for many people. I know lots of people who have tried to diet and exercise to lose weight without results. […]
Editorial
The ‘n-word’ is ugly no matter who’s saying it
A comedy club is an unlikely venue for a discussion of race in America, but the recent experience of “Seinfeld” alum Michael Richards shows us that even funnymen can be forced to confront the issues of prejudice and bigotry. […]
Editorial
Just how dangerous IS Christianity? To hear Elton John tell it, very …
As we approach Christmas, the one day a year that we set aside to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are hearing noises among intellectuals and rock stars about the “dangers” of Christianity to world peace and cultural tolerance. […]
Letter to the Editor
A light has been extinguished with the razing of Luling Elementary School
A LIGHT has been extinguished in the town of Luling. This light was a beacon to many people who lived in this little town, a beacon that led them to future success in life. […]
Letter to the Editor
Open letter to St. Charles Parish President Albert Laque, Councilman ‘Ram’ Ramchandran and Public Works Director Greg Bush:
Gentlemen, parish work crews are finally cutting grass in Ormond subdivision, but let’s face it, we’re not seeing any real improvement. The Pipeline was cut, but only about half-way. […]
Letter to the Editor
A letter to the citizens of St. Charles Parish
On behalf of the Hahnville High School Band, we would like to offer our thanks and gratitude to the many residents and businesses of St. Charles Parish for your help and support in making it possible to reach our goal of bringing the Band to Washington D.C. […]
Letter to the Editor
Walmart’s gay and lesbian partners disturbing to reader
On August 21, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce announced a “partnership” with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.This means that Wal-Mart is now a “corporate member” of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). […]
Letter to the Editor
Ormond builder says he’s not to blame for low income housing
In response to the article written by Keirsten Williams, I would like to interject the facts in the midst of the obvious emotional outburst that Ms. Williams displayed in her letter to the editor for the week of August 31, 2006.First and foremost, I am James Pettigrew and I am not building “low-income” housing in the Ormond Plantation Subdivision. […]