Archive for May 2011

Academic Games Tournament develops “Thinking Kids”

May 9th, 2011 | By
Academic Games Tournament develops “Thinking Kids”

15 St. Bernard Parish students qualify for national tournament No one would have called you crazy if you thought Superman showed up for the Region 3-5A track and field meet and disguised his super “S” outfit by wearing the Chalmette High uniform of elite field performer Andre Dorsey last Thursday at Tad Gormley Stadium in [...]



CHS’s Dorsey puts on Superman performance at track meet

May 9th, 2011 | By

Jim Bickford Contributing Writer trackmic@juno.com _____________________ No one would have called you crazy if you thought Superman showed up for the Region 3-5A track and field meet and disguised his super “S” outfit by wearing the Chalmette High uniform of elite field performer Andre Dorsey last Thursday at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. Coach [...]



Two plans for redistricting St. Bernard presented

May 9th, 2011 | By
Two plans for redistricting St. Bernard presented

The St. Bernard Committee of the Whole, a group that represents all meeting committees in the parish, held its meeting on May 3, to hear two preliminary redistricting plans. The redistricting plans are the result of the population changes shown in the 2010 census data, and will bring the parish into compliance with federal regulations [...]



Stunt planes and fighter jets will soar over Belle Chasse

May 9th, 2011 | By
Stunt planes and fighter jets will soar over Belle Chasse

The 2011 N’awlins Air Show will be held Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8 at the Belle Chasse Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, and will celebrate 100 years of Naval Aviation with a variety of activities and events to promote the U.S. Coast Guard and their mission. The flight plan This year’s show, [...]



Slab Removal Program

May 9th, 2011 | By

St. Bernard Parish Government, as a service to residents, will begin removing slabs from private property with the use of a $10,000 grant with The Office of Community Development. The grant for the removal and disposal of all concrete slabs and flatwork will also include filling, grading, sloping and compaction of low areas to improve [...]



Provident debate rehashed at recent SBPC meeting

May 9th, 2011 | By

On May 3, the St. Bernard Parish Council met for their regular session to hear updates from the Army Corps of Engineers, including the status of items that could push out the June 1 deadline for the projects. The Council also scheduled time to meet with attorneys on several legal matters, including the validity of [...]



Chalmette High School Students of the Week for April 4

May 2nd, 2011 | By
Chalmette High School Students of the Week for April 4

• Ninth grade, first floor: Elise Manino • Ninth grade, second floor: Amber Hickman • Ninth grade, third floor: Thalia Santana • Tenth grade: Gabby Schubert • Eleventh grade: Dynisha Hugle • Twelfth grade: Jenna Alfonso



Dorsey & Brock named MVPs; Owls repeat as track and field champs

May 2nd, 2011 | By

Jim Bickford Contributing Writer trackmic@juno.com ___________________ Accomplishing what it had never been able to reach ever before in its’ nearly 60-year school history, Chalmette High’s boys won its second straight District 9-5A Track and Field crown behind an inspiring triple field event winning performance by Andre Dorsey and solid duel hurdle champion Albert Brock and [...]



Acosta’s Services holds grand opening

May 2nd, 2011 | By
Acosta’s Services holds grand opening

St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro presented Brian and Kimberly Acosta of Acosta’s Services with a proclamation at the ribbon cutting for their A/C, heating, refrigeration, and appliances parts and repairs business. The business which has been in operation since before Hurricane Katrina has located now at 108 Girod Street in Chalmette. In addition to [...]



First annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” slated for May

May 2nd, 2011 | By

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be hosting the first ever “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex. During Boating Education Lagniappe Day, LDWF will provide instructors for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) boating education [...]