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TOPS: Bicycling could offer health benefits
Bicyclists ride for numerous reasons, but whether it’s to get an adrenaline rush, travel to nearby destinations, take in the scenery, or stay active and healthy, there are many benefits that everyo...
Jul 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Best of the Bayou seeks arts and crafts vendors
Best of the Bayou announces applications are now available to potential arts and crafts vendors interested in selling goods at the festival Sept. 29-30 in downtown Houma. An “arts walk” or festiva...
Jul 26, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shugart celebrates 90th birthday
J.C. “SLIM” SHUGART, pictured above with his children, recently had an unexpected surprise as family and friends from around the country gathered in Morgan City at the Petroleum Club to honor his 9...
Jul 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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ANTHONY SINITIERE was honored as “Father of the Year” at the June meeting of the Franklin Golden Age Club.
Franklin Golden Age Club crowns Father of the Year
The monthly meeting of the Franklin Golden Age Club was held Tuesday, June 19 with thirty members in attendance. Club President Floyd LeBlanc opened the meeting. EmmaDel Broussard said the prayer a...
Jul 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Franklin residents visit Paris
SEVERAL LOCAL STUDENTS and area residents recently participated in a trip to France. Franklin High School Teacher Candice Grivet organized the 10-day trip that included Paris and the Eiffel Tower, ...
Jul 12, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Les Danseurs de Bonne Terre entertained during the St. Mary AARP meeting
St. Mary AARP has ‘Independence Day’ meeting
The St. Mary AARP “Independence Day” meeting was a huge success, said AARP officials. Sponsoring the meeting was St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert who thanked everyone for attending and said “(He...
Jul 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Miss Lake Palourde winners announced
THE MORGAN CITY Power Boat Association held a Miss Lake Palourde and Teen Miss Lake Palourde Pageant June 30 at Maison Jardin Assisted Living in Morgan City. From left are teen contestants Kelsey M...
Jul 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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DIANNA TILLMAN ALEXANDER was recently presented the 2011-2012 Dixie Ritchie Ladies Auxiliary VFW Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award during the 81st Annual VFW Convention held in Alexandria. This honor is given to the individual who gives unselfishly of her time to help others. Alexander altruistically provides services to community organizations, area organizations, her sorority, the citizens of Franklin and her family. Through her volunteer efforts, her primary goal is to alleviate suffering and bring comfort to those who need a helping hand. She has an extensive list of volunteer services. She credits this honor to her husband, Albert A. Alexander and her many friends and supporters.
Alexander receives VFW award
DIANNA TILLMAN ALEXANDER was recently presented the 2011-2012 Dixie Ritchie Ladies Auxiliary VFW Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award during the 81st Annual VFW Convention held in Alexandr...
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Dupre crowned Miss Lake Palourde
CARLIE DUPRE WAS crowned Miss Lake Palourde during the Morgan City Power Boat Association pageant held June 30 at Maison Jardin Assisted Living in Morgan City. She is the 20-year-old daughter of Fr...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thibodeaux crowned Teen Miss Lake Palourde
OLIVIA THIBODEAUX was crowned Teen Miss Lake Palourde during the Morgan City Power Boat Association pageant held June 30 at Maison Jardin Assisted Living in Morgan City. She is the 15-year-old daug...
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CDA officers installed
OFFICERS FOR Court Massabielle 1134, Catholic Daughters of the Americas were installed recently. Officers for 2012-14 are, from left, Carolyn Watson, vice regent; Denise Ritchie, regent; the Rev. G...
Jul 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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CDA regent passes gavel
COURT MASSABIELLE 1134, Catholic Daughters of the Americas held its installation of officers recently. In-coming regent Denise Ritchie, left, receives the gavel from out-going regent Betsy Grizzaffi.
Jul 02, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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