Aug. 11 Declared “Balestra’s Day” by Plaq. Parish Council

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A heart-felt thanks was offered to members of the Balestra family for 63 years of serving the community by the Plaquemines Parish Council and President Kirk Lepine at the August 11 meeting of the council. Many family members were present to receive the honor. The family sold the storied Belle Chasse grocery store to Breaux Mart because as family spokesman Joe Balestra said, 'It was time'…

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