Open House for Boothville-Venice Elementary School (BVES) took place on Thursday, August 25. Maria Prout, principal of BVES, gave an introduction to faculty and staff as she welcomed parents and guardians to the 2022-2023 school year with the theme “Whooo’s Ready to Learn.” She gave a brief overview of expectations and activities for the school year.

August 22, 2022 105 Jarrell Dr., Belle Chasse. Delta Land LLC to D&F Capital LLC.

At the September 1 meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed a notice which will require commercial menhaden reduction fisheries to include fishermens’ vessels, location and date caught, estimated harvest volume and length measurements monthly.

Woodlands Conservancy is thrilled to announce the addition of a new partner in forest restoration. Woodlands Conservancy recently received notice of their successful grant application during a conference call with representatives of the TC Energy Foundation. The grant of $39,000 for “Forested Wetland Assessment and Restoration” will be used for forest restoration and citizen science monitoring at Woodlands Preserve.

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A fundraiser organized for Nicholas Wood, the Spanish teacher and Band Director at Phoenix High School, on August 27, was a huge success. Jambalaya and fish dinners were sold along with donations.

The 76th Annual Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival Teen Queen Selection will be held on Saturday, September 10 at 4 p.m. in the Belle Chasse High School Auditorium. The Orange Queen Selection will follow at 7 p.m. Entry fee: $10 for adults; $5 for students. Teen Selection entry allows for Queen Selection entry with a wristband.

This weekend I was able to get out and weed my small kitchen garden. I had to do it in shrimp boots.

News stories tend to repeat themselves. How many weeks, months and even years have we reported on the parish government’s decline due to shrinking budgets and the trials and tribulations at the Plaquemines Port? Negative news to say the least.

Angelia Paulette Jones Robinson peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home in Harvey, La., with her loving family at her bed side; at the age of 68. She was a retired employee of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Department. Daughter of the late Ethel Gertrude Duncan Jones and Earl Antione Jones Sr. Devoted wife of Marvin Edward Robinson. Beloved mother of Keith E. Andry (Tina Jackson), Shaun D. Jones Sr. (Katie), Todd D. Jones Sr. (Brittney) and the late Johnny T. Andry Jr. Sister of Charlotte A. Valentine (Willie), Earl A. Jones Jr. (Elaine), Deborah F. Williamson (Haywood), Michael G. Jones Sr., Robin Z. Isidore (Mark Sr.), Carla M. Smith (Carlos), Danny T. Jones Sr. (Melvina), Ethel G. Letherman (Durell), and the late Marcel R. Taylor Sr. (Virgie), Billy R. Jones Sr. (Cherlyn), Davy K. Jones Sr. and Alexander Jones Sr. (Myra). Daughter in law of the late Katherine Robinson White and Jimmy Lee Robinson. Sister-in-law of Larry Robinson (Christy), Johnny Anderson (Beverly), Greg Robinson, and the late Tyrone, Michelle and Willie White, Linda Robinson and Shirley Anderson. Angelia is also survived by 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren whom she adored as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Relatives and friends of the family attended a visitation and celebration of Angelia’s life on Saturday September 3, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse, 8828 LA-23, Belle Chasse, La. Officiant: Rev. Jordan La’Vell Robinson Sr. Interment: Mt. Zion Memorial Park, Empire, La.