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“TEE” BLANCHARD FARMS HONORED – The Creole Farmer’s Market committee honored “Tee” Blanchard Farms of St. Martinville at the 2011 Children’s Cornucopia Ball. From left, Brenda Courville, who presented the plaque; David Fuselier, Kenneth “Tee” Blanchard and Andre Blanchard. (Submitted)
“TEE” BLANCHARD FARMS HONORED – The Creole Farmer’s Market committee honored “Tee” Blanchard Farms of St. Martinville at the 2011 Children’s Cornucopia Ball. From left, Brenda Courville, who presented the plaque; David Fuselier, Kenneth “Tee” Blanchard and Andre Blanchard. (Submitted)
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2011 JR. CRAWFISH QUEEN Mallory Dupuis (left) was crowned on Saturday, March 26 during the Crawfish pageant held in the Breaux Bridge High gym. She is the daughter of David and Paula Dupuis. Chosen as the 1st alternate is Leah Hulin (center) and 2nd alternate is Keely Johnson.(Sally Angelle)
2011 JR. CRAWFISH QUEEN Mallory Dupuis (left) was crowned on Saturday, March 26 during the Crawfish pageant held in the Breaux Bridge High gym. She is the daughter of David and Paula Dupuis. Chosen as the 1st alternate is Leah Hulin (center) and 2nd alternate is Keely Johnson.(Sally Angelle)
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LE COEUR DE ST. MARTIN AWARD – Linda Guidry is the fourth recipient of the Le Coeur de St. Martin Award. This award is presented quarterly to an employee of St. Martin Hospital (SMH) who supports its mission, values and goals by displaying excellent teamwork and providing quality patient care that goes beyond what is expected. Linda has been offering friendly assistance to patients at SMH for 21 years.
LE COEUR DE ST. MARTIN AWARD – Linda Guidry is the fourth recipient of the Le Coeur de St. Martin Award. This award is presented quarterly to an employee of St. Martin Hospital (SMH) who supports its mission, values and goals by displaying excellent teamwork and providing quality patient care that goes beyond what is expected. Linda has been offering friendly assistance to patients at SMH for 21 years.
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DONATION – The St. Martin Council on Aging (SMCA) recently received a donation from Union National Life Insurance of Lafayette. The money, given each year, will be used to supplement existing programs, which serve the elderly in St. Martin Parish. Front row from left, Chastity Bellard, Earline Countee, SMCA executive director; David Guzzardo, district manager of Union National; and Melvin Cole. Back row, Rhonda Damon, Thaddeus Recard and Bret Rogers. (Angel Ahmadifard)
DONATION – The St. Martin Council on Aging (SMCA) recently received a donation from Union National Life Insurance of Lafayette. The money, given each year, will be used to supplement existing programs, which serve the elderly in St. Martin Parish. Front row from left, Chastity Bellard, Earline Countee, SMCA executive director; David Guzzardo, district manager of Union National; and Melvin Cole. Back row, Rhonda Damon, Thaddeus Recard and Bret Rogers. (Angel Ahmadifard)
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YACHTS WELCOME – “La Bonne Vie,” a gentrified oyster lugger, exits the Keystone Lock bound for St. Martinville and the Acadian Memorial Festival. It was the first lock-through of a visiting vessel since St. Martin Parish Government took over operation of the century-old navigation lock from the Army Corps of Engineers several months ago. Lockmaster Calder Hebert (at left) says the parish is committed to opening upper Bayou Teche to marine tourism. There’s no charge to lock through. Call 394-2200 24 hours in advance on weekdays, 48 hours for weekends.(Ken Grissom)
YACHTS WELCOME – “La Bonne Vie,” a gentrified oyster lugger, exits the Keystone Lock bound for St. Martinville and the Acadian Memorial Festival. It was the first lock-through of a visiting vessel since St. Martin Parish Government took over operation of the century-old navigation lock from the Army Corps of Engineers several months ago. Lockmaster Calder Hebert (at left) says the parish is committed to opening upper Bayou Teche to marine tourism. There’s no charge to lock through. Call 394-2200 24 hours in advance on weekdays, 48 hours for weekends.(Ken Grissom)
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YACHTS WELCOME – “La Bonne Vie,” a gentrified oyster lugger, exits the Keystone Lock bound for St. Martinville and the Acadian Memorial Festival. It was the first lock-through of a visiting vessel since St. Martin Parish Government took over operation of the century-old navigation lock from the Army Corps of Engineers several months ago. Lockmaster Calder Hebert (at left) says the parish is committed to opening upper Bayou Teche to marine tourism. There’s no charge to lock through. Call 394-2200 24 hours in advance on weekdays, 48 hours for weekends.(Ken Grissom)
YACHTS WELCOME – “La Bonne Vie,” a gentrified oyster lugger, exits the Keystone Lock bound for St. Martinville and the Acadian Memorial Festival. It was the first lock-through of a visiting vessel since St. Martin Parish Government took over operation of the century-old navigation lock from the Army Corps of Engineers several months ago. Lockmaster Calder Hebert (at left) says the parish is committed to opening upper Bayou Teche to marine tourism. There’s no charge to lock through. Call 394-2200 24 hours in advance on weekdays, 48 hours for weekends.(Ken Grissom)
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25 YEARS OF SERVICE – Roxie Broussard (center), director of food services for the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office was recently honored at a retirement party celebrating her 25 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office. Congratulating Broussard were (from left) Sheriff Ronny Theriot and Chief Deputy Dannie Brown.(Sally Angelle)
25 YEARS OF SERVICE – Roxie Broussard (center), director of food services for the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office was recently honored at a retirement party celebrating her 25 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office. Congratulating Broussard were (from left) Sheriff Ronny Theriot and Chief Deputy Dannie Brown.(Sally Angelle)
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DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER – Agent Codi Dodge (center) with the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office was named Deputy of the Quarter for his diligent effort, teamwork and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office. Congratulating Agent Dodge were (from left) Sheriff Ronny Theriot and Chief Deputy Dannie Brown.(Sally Angelle)
DEPUTY OF THE QUARTER – Agent Codi Dodge (center) with the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office was named Deputy of the Quarter for his diligent effort, teamwork and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office. Congratulating Agent Dodge were (from left) Sheriff Ronny Theriot and Chief Deputy Dannie Brown.(Sally Angelle)
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ANNUAL AGELESS EXPO – Rose Potier with Concepts of Care Home Health checks the blood pressure of Daisy P. Williams at the Ageless Expo held at the Cade Community Center Wednesday, March 16. The event is sponsored by the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office for residents of the parish 55 and older. (Sally Angelle)
ANNUAL AGELESS EXPO – Rose Potier with Concepts of Care Home Health checks the blood pressure of Daisy P. Williams at the Ageless Expo held at the Cade Community Center Wednesday, March 16. The event is sponsored by the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office for residents of the parish 55 and older. (Sally Angelle)
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