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REASONS TO BE THANKFUL:
This is the time of year that we all gather with family and friends to enjoy a great meal, tell stories and give thanks. Here is a list of reasons to be thankful that we live in St. James Parish: 1. Road and bridge improvements are complete or underway at various places in the parish. Those include the new Bayou Chevreuil bridge, the Blind River Boat Launch Bridge, Hwy. 20 from Molaison to the Bayou Chevreuil bridge, Hwy. 3125 on the east bank, and plans for a traffic circle in Gramercy and construction on Hwy. 61 will make our drive safer and smoother.
Lutcher Lady Bulldogs Fall In Quarterfinals In Volleyball Playoffs
The Lutcher High Lady Bulldog Volleyball team participated in the State Tournament in the Cajun Dome at ULLafayette. The Lady Bulldogs, who were seeded No. 8 in the Division III bracket, qualified for the State Tournament after defeating No. 25 Livonia and No. 9 St. Louis-Catholic. Lutcher played No. 1 seeded St. Michael Lady Warriors in the quarterfinal round losing by set scores of 25-15, 2510, 25-17.
Across the River
NAMES OF VACHERIE COMMUNITIES: The “Local Colored School Board” of Vacherie held a meeting on Sun., July 20, 1919. Florestal Oubre served as president then and Rev. Gabriel James as manager. The members of the school board were Florestal Oubre, Edward Philip, Gentil Dumas, Stanislas Philip, Willie James, Lezin Grow, Alcee Favarott, Rev. Gabriel James, Thomas Philip, Stanislaus Favarott, Davis Laurent, Pierre Dumas, Joseph Favarott, Ursaire Dumas, Victor Jones, Jr., Andrew Oubre, Soloman James, Louis Lemieux, John Philip, Cyrille Dumas and Florestal James.