This past week Vladimir Putin announced his perspective on the War in Ukraine and the nature of Russia’s relationship with the West in his Kremlin Speech. The eastern Ukrainian provinces are Russia. In his mind, the invasion of Ukraine was a necessary response to what he perceived as Western aggression against Russian interests. Putin suffers under the illusion that what he fantasizes is real is actually real. This is a common trait among demagogues.

This week marks the birthday of the former Louisiana US Senator Allen J. Ellender.

Venture Global LNG recently contributed over $40,000 to the Buras and Port Sulphur YMCAs, located in the southern portion of Plaquemines Parish. This represents the largest single donation to the YMCA Strong Communities Annual Campaign, which funds the Teen Leaders Club and summer camp field trips.

The Plaquemines Parish Health Department is accepting appointments for those who want the flu vaccine. Also available is the Moderna Bivalent Booster COVID-19 vaccine for those 18 years and older and the Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals 12 years of age and older. It is fine to get both your flu shot and your COVID-19 shot at the same time. There is no spacing needed between the two vaccinations. Call 504.934.6690 to schedule your appointment.

My name is Robert “Rob” Forshee, I am running to be your voice and Councilman for District 5. It is my belief that, my work experience & entrepreneurship experience of thirty plus years will not only benefit District 5 but our parish.

Congratulations to Rachelle Cyprian on being named a 2022 Louisiana Elementary School Counselor of the Year Nominee by the Louisiana School Counselor Association. A luncheon was held in her honor along with other nominees on September 25, at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans. Cyprian is starting her fifth year as Counselor at Boothville-Venice Elementary School.

QUESTIONNAIRES: CANDIDATE PRESIDENT PARISH PRESIDENT candidate KEITH HINKLEY What is the biggest issue facing the parish currently? Plaquemines Parish is stuck in idle. Our parish president dedicates too much time to explaining what can’t be done because of lack of funds, rather than getting things done with the resources we have.

The 2022 Louisiana Book Festival is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join in the celebration for an insider’s experience of the festival. The 18th annual festival needs hundreds of volunteers in a variety of capacities, including welcoming presenters, escorting authors, assisting with programs, staffing festival information booths, and more. Those interested in volunteering can find more information about the Festival’s volunteer opportunities by visiting the Louisiana Book Festival Volunteer webpage and can sign up using the online form. The year’s festival is Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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