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Priorities???

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Tens of thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age a large embayment ascended from the Gulf of Mexico into the interior of the United States along the path of today’s Mississippi River. It was wide and deep extending all the way to Cairo Illinois.

PEACE & JUSTICE

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Regular readers of my weekly columns know that I write about a cross-section of issues, from politics to good eating, insurance issues, heroes, the joys of living in the country, and even who I think killed JFK. I don’t often write about spiritual issues. But hey, give me a little leeway here. I’m eighty-three and maybe it’s time to get right with the Lord. Remember the song by Beatles’ George Harrison who wrote:

CALLING IT HOME

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As I began to think about my column for the week I realized the clock has ticked for the fall early voting. This Saturday begins the future of St. Bernard Parish for the next four years and more than likely the following four more. Your vote is your right guaranteed by the US Constitution and the tool you have to shape your community. This election has candidates from the Governor on down to your district council person. It is very important to vote. With the statewide elections, our small parish population will have little to do with influencing the outcome. But remember, your vote in St. Bernard will determine your State Representative and one of the two Senators that represent the Parish. With the election of a new Governor for the state, it is critical to have officials in Baton Rouge who have the skill to bring home the bacon. Baton Rouge is completely different politically from Parish government. The Capital is still a good old boy's game and can swallow another lawmaker in a few seconds. In our St. Bernard candidate's election, your vote counts immensely. Use it wisely.

Geaux Vote Early: September 30 to October 7

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Many states allow Citizen Initiatives where a law or constitutional amendment can be introduced by citizens through a petition process either to the legislature or directly to the voters. Louisiana does not.

OCTOBER 18

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BPW Man & Woman of the Year Banquet The St. Bernard Business & Professional Women Club will hold the Man & Woman of the Year Banquet on Wednesday, October 18 at the Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette.

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.

FRANK IPPOLITO

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QUESTIONNAIRES

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In preparation for the upcoming election on Oct. 14, the Gazette sent out a list of questions to all candidates running for Sheriff, Assessor, State Represenative and State Senate addressing the most important issues for the candidates.

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First of all, don’t panic. This has happened before (1988, for example) and will happen again. Other parts of the world that are incredibly productive for growing fruit and vegetables have been dealing with this for centuries. We, and our gardens, will be ok. With all things, adaptation is key to resiliency. Gardeners are no exception. I’ve seen tremendous changes happening in home horticulture in just the past few decades as gardeners have begun to adopt the use of hardy native plants in their yards, or design spaces to support pollinators and wildlife, and work to conserve resources.

YEARS AGO

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25 YEARS AGO • Wind-driven tide water from Tropical Storm Frances covered portions of the highway in eastern St. Bernard Parish last week, prompting the closure of the Florissant/Yscloskey/ Hopedale and Delacroix highways from Thursday night, September 10 until Sunday night, September 13.