Parish Voters Approve All Eight Millage Renewals in June 27 Election

St. Bernard Parish voters participated in the June 27 election last weekend. While there were multiple primary races on the ballot, the most important aspects of this election from a local perspective were the proposed millage renewals.

Tri-Parish Works Hosting Free Workshops for Jobseekers Over 50

Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, is now accepting registration for its next BACK TO WORK 50+ program. This program is free of charge and is available in an online format only.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

With all of the talk about the anniversary of the founding of America, I have anniversary celebrations on the brain. I found in the pamphlet collection of the Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College an interesting 100th anniversary recipe booklet for Wanzer’s, a Chicago-based dairy.

BRAVO!

Sharing special moments with special people is what Bravo is all about. Recently, my wife, Dr.Katherine Lemoine, and I each had the privilege of being featured speakers at a pair of such events.First up was the graduation of Leadership St.

Classic Vichyssoise

Serves 8 Directions:• 4 leeks• 2 medium onions• ¼ cup butter• 5 potatoes• 1 quart chicken broth• 2 pints Wanzer half & half• ½ pint Wanzer Special Heavy Cream• 2 tablespoons chopped chives Directions:• Do it like this: Dice .

DOTD Selects Consultant Team to Advance St. Bernard Transportation Corridor Environmental Review and Planning

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Glenn Ledet, Jr. today announced the selection of Stantec to lead the next phase of planning and environmental review for the proposed St.

Fort Livingston Focus of July 7 Plaquemines Historical Association Meeting

To most, Fort Livingston, near Plaquemines’ western border, is a complete mystery. Many have passed it on the way to Grande Isle, but few have visited it or know anything about this coastal fort named for a prominent Plaquemines Parish resident.