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BREAUX BRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  has named Scout Fence Co. as Business of the Month. Presenting Doug Nicko, owner (center), with the honor is Angela Cilburn (left), chamber secretary and Sue Dupont, chamber president. (Sally Angelle)
BREAUX BRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE has named Scout Fence Co. as Business of the Month. Presenting Doug Nicko, owner (center), with the honor is Angela Cilburn (left), chamber secretary and Sue Dupont, chamber president. (Sally Angelle)
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NEW BUSINESS –   St. Martin Hospital & Lafayette General, along with parish dignitaries, welcomed Dr. Eric Paul Elias, M.D., at the grand opening of his new office located at 1546 Gary Dr. in Breaux Bridge. Dr. Elias specilizes in obstetrics/gynecology.(Sally Angelle)
NEW BUSINESS – St. Martin Hospital & Lafayette General, along with parish dignitaries, welcomed Dr. Eric Paul Elias, M.D., at the grand opening of his new office located at 1546 Gary Dr. in Breaux Bridge. Dr. Elias specilizes in obstetrics/gynecology.(Sally Angelle)
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Celebrating on Veterans Day those who have and are defending U.S.
Celebrating on Veterans Day those who have and are defending U.S.
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PA SYSTEM FOR ADAM CARLSON – St. Martinville parks director Glenda Sonnier accepts the donation from the Knights of Peter Claver of a public address system for Adam Carlson Park. Making the presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting were (from left) Grand Knight Paul Richard Sr., Deputy Grand Knight Wesley Lewis, and Financial Secretary Harold Houston.                              (Ken Grissom)
PA SYSTEM FOR ADAM CARLSON – St. Martinville parks director Glenda Sonnier accepts the donation from the Knights of Peter Claver of a public address system for Adam Carlson Park. Making the presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting were (from left) Grand Knight Paul Richard Sr., Deputy Grand Knight Wesley Lewis, and Financial Secretary Harold Houston. (Ken Grissom)
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BLOOD DRIVE – The St. Martinville KC’s Blood Drive will be held this Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. From left, Joseph Grey, Acadiana coordinator for United Blood Services, and George Choplin, chairman of the blood drive, are promoting the event, which will benefit Randall and Tomekia Savoy of Catahoula.(Sally Angelle)
BLOOD DRIVE – The St. Martinville KC’s Blood Drive will be held this Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. From left, Joseph Grey, Acadiana coordinator for United Blood Services, and George Choplin, chairman of the blood drive, are promoting the event, which will benefit Randall and Tomekia Savoy of Catahoula.(Sally Angelle)
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VFC AWARDS DAY SKIT – Participants in the Volunteers for Family and Community Awards Day skit were, from left, Jeanette Perrio (Mexican dancer); Eula Landry (line dancer); Sue Olivier (tight-rope walker); Pris Breaux (Elvis); Kim Gravouilla (Lulu); Barbara Bird (Patsy Cline); Elsie Castille (line dancer); Dot Boutte, Sandy LeBlanc, Melba Dugas (anonymous judges); Laura Melancon (old drunkard); and Iva Theriot (singing farmer’s wife). Not pictured is Betty Devillier (drunkard’s wife). (Submitted Photo)
VFC AWARDS DAY SKIT – Participants in the Volunteers for Family and Community Awards Day skit were, from left, Jeanette Perrio (Mexican dancer); Eula Landry (line dancer); Sue Olivier (tight-rope walker); Pris Breaux (Elvis); Kim Gravouilla (Lulu); Barbara Bird (Patsy Cline); Elsie Castille (line dancer); Dot Boutte, Sandy LeBlanc, Melba Dugas (anonymous judges); Laura Melancon (old drunkard); and Iva Theriot (singing farmer’s wife). Not pictured is Betty Devillier (drunkard’s wife). (Submitted Photo)
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RENOVATION – Architect Glenn Angelle (right) explains plans for the renovation of St. Martin Parish’s historic courthouse. Standing with him inside the building, which has been gutted of everything but load-bearing walls and unique architectural features, are members of the Parish Council. Seen above are Councilman Mike Huval (left) and Parish President Guy Cormier. Bids on the work will be opened Nov. 18 and construction could start around Dec. 15 with a completion date in October 2011. (Staff Photo by Ken Grissom)
RENOVATION – Architect Glenn Angelle (right) explains plans for the renovation of St. Martin Parish’s historic courthouse. Standing with him inside the building, which has been gutted of everything but load-bearing walls and unique architectural features, are members of the Parish Council. Seen above are Councilman Mike Huval (left) and Parish President Guy Cormier. Bids on the work will be opened Nov. 18 and construction could start around Dec. 15 with a completion date in October 2011. (Staff Photo by Ken Grissom)
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NOAH’S ARK – Anie-Catherine Landry, right, stands next to her prized chariot, Noah’s Ark, which earned her Overall Winner at this year’s Chariot Parade, held Sunday, Oct. 24, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church. Other  winners included Lucas Thibodeaux (Most Original); and Skylar Stutes (Most Beautiful). Plain Box Category: Sean Robin (1st); Annie Lynn Bonin (2nd); and Adam Camille (3rd). Fancy Box: Sawyer-Grace Francois (1st); Jaycee Boudreaux (2nd); and Shelby Thibodeaux (3rd). Float Category: Noah Hulin (first place); Reese Francois (second place) and Khristien Prejean (third place). (Photo courtesy Nanette Fuselier)
NOAH’S ARK – Anie-Catherine Landry, right, stands next to her prized chariot, Noah’s Ark, which earned her Overall Winner at this year’s Chariot Parade, held Sunday, Oct. 24, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church. Other winners included Lucas Thibodeaux (Most Original); and Skylar Stutes (Most Beautiful). Plain Box Category: Sean Robin (1st); Annie Lynn Bonin (2nd); and Adam Camille (3rd). Fancy Box: Sawyer-Grace Francois (1st); Jaycee Boudreaux (2nd); and Shelby Thibodeaux (3rd). Float Category: Noah Hulin (first place); Reese Francois (second place) and Khristien Prejean (third place). (Photo courtesy Nanette Fuselier)
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TRINITY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for October are, first row from left, pre-k students Alexys Landry and Lillian Levert; kindergartners Riley Theriot and Ava Boudreaux; first grader Blayze Landry; and second graders Kennedy James and Nathan Theriot. Second row, third graders Christian Bouton and Grant Bienvenu; fourth graders Steven Champ and Logan Willis; fifth graders Luke Defelice and Luke Theriot. Third row, sixth grader Trey Decoux and eighth grader Vaterra Calais. Not pictured is seventh grader Karli Broussard. (Submitted Photo)
TRINITY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for October are, first row from left, pre-k students Alexys Landry and Lillian Levert; kindergartners Riley Theriot and Ava Boudreaux; first grader Blayze Landry; and second graders Kennedy James and Nathan Theriot. Second row, third graders Christian Bouton and Grant Bienvenu; fourth graders Steven Champ and Logan Willis; fifth graders Luke Defelice and Luke Theriot. Third row, sixth grader Trey Decoux and eighth grader Vaterra Calais. Not pictured is seventh grader Karli Broussard. (Submitted Photo)
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