Community

Belle Chasse Rotary Breathes the Gift of “New Life” into Fresh Breath of Life

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As Jean Miller, Director of the Belle Chasse nonprofit Fresh Breath of Life, reflected on the end of the first nine years of operation, she thought with fondness of the scores of supporters who donated time, talent, and funds over those years, but she is especially thankful in 2021 for the recent generous support of the Belle Chasse Rotary Club.

Three PPSO Deputies Graduate from Policy Academy

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Sheriff Jerry Turlich and PPSO congratulates Deputy John Wigstrom, Deputy Nillyreth Liberato and Deputy Amber Campbell for graduating from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Regional POST Academy on Wednesday, November 24. POST Academy Class 2021-34 consisted of 15 graduates from seven law enforcement agencies. At the conclusion of the 16-week academy, Deputy Campbell received the Physical Training Award and Deputy Liberato received the Sheep Dog Award. The Sheep Dog Award is only presented when the Training Academy Staff observes a recruit that display consistent positive attributes throughout the training period such as leadership, ability to excel intellectually and physically and the desire to succeed. Pictured, from left: Chief Deputy Lon Boudreaux, Deputy John Wigstrom, Deputy Nillyreth and Deputy Amber Campbell.

Billingsley wins National Motorocross Championship

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Congratulations go out to Seth Billingsley for winning the 450c Nationals SX Championship at Gatorback Cycle Park in Alachua, Florida on November 24, 2021. Seth is sponsored by Team Sakai and was proud to represent Plaquemines Parish. He is the son of Micheal and Deanna Billingsley of Jesuit Bend.

Belle Chasse High Lady Cardinals Volleyball Team Moves on to Quarterfinals in State Tournament

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The Belle Chasse High School's "Lady Cardinals" Volleyball team defeated Helen Cox in 3 sets on Nov. 6 in the Regional round of playoffs. Scores were 25-13, 25-9, and 25-6. Jerne Colin had 3 aces, 31 assists, and 17 digs; Nya St. Cyr had 15 kills and 8 blocks; Leah Brock had 8 kills, and Tylen Bell had 14 digs and earned 20 service points. The team went to the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, Nov. 11 to face Assumption in the Quarterfinals for the LHSAA Volleyball State Tournament. Results from the tournament will be published in an upcoming edition of The Plaquemines Gazette.

It’s Time to Plant Garlic in South La.

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November is the prime time to plant garlic in our area. Many gardeners are also home cooks, and garlic is a musthave in our kitchens. If you’ve got the time, row space, and patience, growing phenomenal garlic isn’t all that hard in our part of the world.

Plants with Potential: The Ultimate List of Pass-along Plants

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Now in it’s seventh year, the Hammond Research Station works to highlight easy to propagate plants that thrive in southern Louisiana’s gardens. What I love about Plants with Potential is that they are selected to be sharablethese are plants that are not patented by the big nurseries or large corporate plant breeders. There is no limit to their distribution, and all are selected because they add beauty and interest to the current selections of landscape material in Louisiana. And did I mention, they are easy to propagate? That is music to my ears - these are plants that I can make more of and share with my friends, family, and community.

LDWF providing huge opportunity for Red Snapper anglers: 4-Fish Bag Limit

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For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. Additionally, the red snapper season is moving to seven days per week until further notice. The changes will be welcomed by anglers along with marinas and other entities that depend on business from recreational anglers.