St. Theresa Middle 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
The eighth grade graduating class of St. Theresa Middle gathered May 23, 2017 in the St. Theresa of Avila Church for the commencement ceremony.Pastors, Mrs. Chris Musso, and Mrs. Kim Naquin presented...
View ArticleAscension Parish Health Unit and St. Elizabeth Community Clinic celebrate...
Three weeks ago, completed renovations at the Ascension Parish Health Unit resulted in new clinical space for the St. Elizabeth Community Clinic. Now, in one location, premium health care and wellness...
View ArticleJune Yards, Landscapes of the Month
The Gonzales Garden Club’s Residential Yard of the Month for June was awarded to Randy and Tracy LeBlanc of 203 E. Neal St. for its rows of rose bushes, boxwoods, and plentiful annuals. The many...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Have your cake and post it, too
"WAIT!" I yelled as everyone started to dive into their entrees. "Don't eat yet!"We were at the kind of fancy restaurant where the food isn't just served, it's strategically arranged on the plate and...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: Fresh clams should stay clammed up until cooked
It has been a while since I shared some of my mail with all of you, so here goes:— Babette from Columbus, Ohio, emailed to point out that the recipe for linguini with clam sauce, which ran last week,...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Sour cream not the best substitute for cream cheese when baking
Q: I have a question about substitutions that can be used for baked goods (or maybe not). Can these items be used interchangeably: 8 ounces sour cream, 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt, 8 ounces buttermilk,...
View ArticleIt's time to unify the sheep and the goats
When did goats become cool? When I was a kid (sorry) the guy who messed up was called a “goat.” Goats were garbage guts that ate tin cans. In Box Elder County if you wanted to insult a cowboy you...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Catching the Wind’ helps author invest in friendships
My fourth — and final — summer book recommendation is one that you'll want to take to the beach or sit on the porch and read. You might also want to read it in one quick sitting to find out if Daniel...
View ArticleBook Notes: Understanding sharks
"Shark." Photographs and essays by Brian Skerry. Additional essays by Erik Vance and Glenn Hodges. Published by National Geographic, Washington, D.C. 208 pages. $25The movie "Jaws" may well have...
View ArticleTravel: Don’t bypass Sandusky’s downtown on way to Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Of course you're going to Cedar Point.The amusement park, known as the roller-coaster capital of the world, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Big water parks in the...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Vases by ancient Greek painter can bring goosebumps
One of the greatest artists of ancient Athens — that's fifth century B.C., mind you — will have dozens of his finest vases displayed this summer at the Toledo (Ohio) Museum of Art.I know.Wow.The...
View ArticleThe perfect pork roll, egg and cheese
Alt-rock favorites Ween have a song about Jersey pork roll. While the duo behind the band, Gene and Dean Ween (pseudonyms), grew up in New Hope, Pennsylvania, it's just across the river and up the road...
View ArticleEvans awarded Miss G.W. Carver
G.W. Carver Primary School honored the fifth grade student body at their annual Awards Ceremony. Sanaa Evans, 11, won awards for Miss G.W. Carver, Principal's List, Excellence in Science, Excellence in...
View ArticleJohnny Yarusi rides his pork roll truck to fame
In 2017, there are many paths to foodie stardom. One of them is a food truck — exemplified by the rise of Jon Favreau's character in the movie “Chef,” and exemplified in real life by Johnny Yarusi, a...
View Article3 Things to Do
-Market on the Square: The local market will feature local artisans, crafter and farmers on July 1 at Louisiana Square in Donaldsonville from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. -Miss Donaldsonville Pageant: [...]
View ArticleReligious liberty advocates celebrate Supreme Court action
The Supreme Court acted to protect the First Amendment's free exercise of religion clause in one ruling and agreed to hear another related case.
View ArticleMom discovers a letter her daughter wrote moments before she died; these are...
Everyone needs to know this girl's last message to the world.
View ArticleHusband was in constant pain and told his wife to give up on him. She...
This woman is the perfect example of the real power of true love.
View ArticleLooking Up: Bright red Antares is a summer delight
One of the jewels of the summer night shines like a fiery red ruby, glowing in the steam of a teapot and keeping alive a great scorpion. This is Antares, one of the brightest stars of the night.This...
View ArticleLoneliness in Seniors: Like hunger Or thirst, loneliness can be eased
It's widely believed that older age is darkened by persistent loneliness. But a considerable body of research confirms this isn't the case.In fact, loneliness is the exception rather than the rule in...
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