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As a service to its readers, The St. Bernard Voice reports arrests and suits filed in the St. Bernard Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.

YEARS AGO

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25 YEARS AGO • Beth Mathews’ family and friends gathered last Saturday evening for a party in her honor. The reason? Beth’s upcoming marriage to Bill Golden.

WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS

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Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step meetings are held in St. Bernard Parish on the following days: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 p.m.

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Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is the single largest horticultural crop grown in the United States thanks in large part to their wide popularity at Christmastime. Poinsettias were first introduced to the United States from their native Mexico in the mid-1800’s. Over the years, they have been extensively hybridized and many colors, variegations, and sizes are available for us to enjoy. At the local garden centers, a wide assortment of potted poinsettias are available. Many of the new cultivars are bred for extended post-harvest longevity, meaning they stay attractive and colorful indoors or out as a part of our holiday displays.

Council Approves Funding for Emergency Repairs to Val Reiss Complex

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At the November 21 St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) council meeting, council members unanimously approved an ordinance to fund emergency repairs to the Val Reiss multipurpose complex. These repairs were necessary due to a significant amount of fire and smoke damage the facility endured back in September. The ordinance allocated around $800,000 to be paid to a contractor for the emergency repairs—which parish president Guy McInnis stated have already been completed. These repairs were conducted by First Onsite, a nation-wide corporation with numerous subsidiaries that specialize in disaster response and property restoration work.

Christmas at the Complex Set for Dec. 12

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Join St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) in welcoming the holiday season during the annual Christmas at the Complex event, to be held at Torres Park in Chalmette. There will be live performances from local school groups, Santa Claus sightings, train rides, a photo booth, hot chocolate and donuts! The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6:15 p.m.

School Board Approves Revisions to 2023-2024 Revenues and Expenditures

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The St. Bernard Parish School Board unanimously approved a revision to their projected 2023-2024 school year general fund and special revenue fund budgets at their November 28 board meeting. Originally, the school board’s budget was adopted in June. As with any other government agency when adopting a budget, the amount of listed revenues and expenditures for the upcoming year are estimates based on information available to the school board. When new developments affect the school board finances, the board must adjust their budget to match the new situation and in this case there were both increases and decreases in various budget line items. On the whole, the school board increased their expected revenues by $2.8 million while also increasing their expected expenditures by $4.3 million.