CALLING IT HOME

“Where have all the flowers gone?” was a song of the sixties; now we have a recurring song titled “Where have all the tax dollars gone?” The Minnesota scandal involving tax dollars warrants a deep investigation into how such a scam can be implemented.

in the garden

Seed Starting Tips for The New YearIf you spent the holiday break looking at seed catalogs, you are in good company! It’s time to start thinking about spring gardens and getting some transplants going.

THE FORGOTTEN KITCHEN

Happy New Year to everyone. Now more than a quarter into the new century, I decided to look back to the 20th century for influential writers, whose works we hold in the SoFAB Culinary Research Center at Nunez Community College.

BRAVO!

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”—Winston Churchill That quote perfectly captures the life and legacy of Albert Carey who passed away on January 2, at the age of 86.

Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Hosts Dolly Parton Birthday Bash to Support Local Literacy Programs

The Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard- Arabi is inviting the community to celebrate the legendary Dolly Parton with a birthday bash fundraiser benefiting children’s reading programs in St. Bernard Parish.

WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT

11th Annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium at Nunez Community College The 11th Annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium is scheduled for Jan. 9th and 10th.

WEEKLY

• VisittheAnselM.StroudJr.MilitaryHistory& Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.• Weekly:AlcoholicsAnonymous12-Stepmeetings,7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2825 Paris Rd.

St. Bernard Parish Special Needs Residents Eligible for Evacuation Assistance

St. Bernard Parish residents with Special Needs are eligible for assistance in evacuating should a mandatory evacuation be called, either due to a hurricane or another type of emergency which might arise in the parish.

OLPS to Hold an 'Evening with The Patriots' Open House on Jan. 13

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette will hold an Evening with the Patriots to welcome prospective students and their families on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Tours will begin at 4:30 and will run until the last tour leaves at 6 p. m.