By Kyle BarnettLifestyles Editor

kyleb@heraldguide.com

The tires of passing cars hiss on the I-310 roadway running behind the prac-tice field at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling. The seventh and eighth graders are in their third week of practice since return-ing to school and are a few weeks away from playing their first game.

The players are split into two groups at opposite ends of the field. The skill players are running routes and catching passes while on the other end the linemen are coming out of their stances and hitting players standing above them holding pads.

Its a hot afternoon and sweat glistens as the linemen push each other back and forth.

Coach Melissa Gore calls out instruc-tions to the players.

No. 74 comes up, hits the pad hard and pushes, cleats dig into the turf as legs churn.

The whistle blows and the players break for water. When No. 74s helmet comes off a puff of hair held together by a headband emerges.

This is Diandra Baham, the only female football player in the parish. Gore is her position coach and the only female coach in the parish.

Gore said it was inevitable that a girl would make the team given that there was a female coach.

I told them you cant have a female football coach and not expect a couple of girls to show interest in coming out, she said.

Gore has been a coach for R.K. Smith for the past six years and said Diandra is the second girl to tryout for the team and first to stick around.

It is good. I like to see it. I like to see people challenge the status quo and grow, she said.

Being a child of a different era, Gore said she wanted to play when she was growing up, but it was not as acceptable at that time.

When I was a kid I grew up wanting to play, but I grew up in the early 70s so those opportunities came later, she said.

Gore said she is excited to see Diandra play and encouraged because she has been picking up the game quickly.

Shes adapting, shes learning. Its all new to her. I havent seen her in a hitting drill yet, well see that in a little bit, she said. But shes learning. Shes picking it up.

Diandras father, Barry Baham, 45, a former Hahnville Tiger, said Diandra told him she was interested in playing last year.

I didnt really take her serious about it. And then she told me she had to stay after school for football practice and I said, are you serious? And she said, yeah Im serious, he said.

Diandra was already involved in softball and track as well as band and choir, but Barry told her to go for it.

Im very proud of her. Whatever she wants to get into in school and every-thing I am 100 percent behind her, he said.

Similarly her mother, Anjanette Baham, said she was completely behind the decision.

Whatever she wants to do, as long as it is construc-tive I will get behind it, she said.

Anjanette said Diandra should be an inspiration to others.

Im glad she decided to do it. She is definitely a trend setter and I think that is what she is trying to prove to some people as well as some of her friends. It doesnt matter, you can do whatever you want to do. Your options are unlimited, she said.

She said her daughter has the perfect personality for a football player.

Shes a go-getter. She is not afraid of anything. She is very aggressive and she does not scare easily, Anjanette said.

Diandras decision to join the team was not as easy as just saying she wanted to be part of club. She had to try out and was one of 45 players who beat out 25 others to make the cut.

R.K. Smiths head coach Kevin Carrigee said she earned her spot.

So far she is holding her own. Shes good enough hopefully to play. She wasnt somebody that you didnt need to keep around. So we just gave her a chance to see what she could do, he said.

Barry said the other players on the team have welcomed his daughter.

I talked to a few of the players and they were glad she went out, Barry said.

Gore agrees with Barry. I give her tons of props just for having

the courage to come no matter what they are going to say or whatever. She didnt know how they were going to react when she came out here, but she fits right in. Its great, she said.

In fact, other players have been helping her learn the game and get better.

You can tell these guys like her and they want her to succeed, Gore said.

Although Diandra is currently on the B team, Carrigee said once the season starts on Sept. 19 they will be evaluating her.

Anjanette said R.K. Smiths first game will be a family affair.

I definitely am looking forward to it, she said. Her dad, her grandfather, her grandmother, her aunt and her uncles - we are all looking forward to it.

Carrigee said the fact that Diandra went out for the team to begin with was indica-tive of her character and a positive step for the program.

Hopefully shell inspire the guys to be a little tougher. Shes got a little toughness to her. Just the fact that she came out here shows she had a little toughness to her. Hopefully its a positive thing not just for the team, but for the school, Carrigee said.

Sweet & Sour Lamb MeatballsIngredients Preparation

page 1Cweek of SEPTEMBER 12 - 18, 2013

Just does not get any better than this by Gladys Modica of Destrehan.

Labor day spirit dog by Daniel Anderson of Luling.

My baby doll by Kyla Richard of Hahnville.

Admirer of flow-ers by Denise Rocco of Paradis.

Sebastian at Police Memorial by Rochelle Champagne Fahrig of Luling.

1

2

5

4

3

Yield: 8 appetizer servings (4 meatballs per serving)Recipe provided by Janice Bissex, registered dietitian

1 pound lean ground leg of lamb3/4 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)1 large egg, beaten3 scallions, white part only, finely chopped1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup hoisin sauce1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon rice vinegar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger3 scallions, green part only, sliced into thin rings2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line large baking sheet with foil, lightly oil or coat with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Combine lamb, panko, bell pepper, egg, scallion whites, soy sauce, gin-ger and pepper in large bowl and mix until ingredients are just combined. Shape meat mixture into 32 balls. Place on prepared baking sheet and cook until lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk the hoisin sauce, honey, vinegar and ginger togeth-er in large bowl until well combined.

When meatballs come out of oven, add them to bowl and toss gently to combine. Place meatballs on serving platter with toothpicks and sprin-kle with scallion greens and sesame seeds.

Note: Serve meatball appetizers with small cubes of fresh pineapple. Meatballs can also be served over whole wheat egg noodles with a side of sauted vegetables, such as red bell pepper, snow peas and cauliflower.

Nutrition information per serving: 180 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 270 mg sodium, 20% vitamin C.

Vote for your favorites at www.heraldguide.com!

Camera Shootout

Herald-Guide

WEEKLY WINNERS

Turn to page 4C for last week and last months winner.

Sweet & Sour Lamb Meatballs Calling all home chefsGet your recipe in the Herald-Guide

Share your Favorite Recipe with St. Charles ParishThe Herald-Guide is asking readers to submit their favorite family recipes for our featured recipe of the week that appears in each edition of the newspaper.

Please share you homemade meals and a little bit of what makes your familys cuisine unique.

Email your recipe and a photo to lifestyles@heraldguide.com.

Diandra Bahama (right) faces off against another player in a blocking drill as Coach Melissa Gore (left) looks on.

Coach Melissa Gore, Diandra Baham and Head Coah Kevin Carrigee.

Diandra Bahama prepares to lay a hit on another player during practice.

Female football player takes on the boys at R.K. Smith

Female football player takes on the boys at R.K. Smith

2C St. Charles Herald-GUIDE WEEK OF September 12 - 18, 2013

One of the most important ways to prepare for a ood is to buy ood insurance coverage.

Most homeowner insurance policies do NOT cover ood damage.

A ood insurance policy normally takes 30 days from the date of

purchase to go into effect. So dont wait until a ood is imminent

to purchase your policy!

For more information about the NFIP and ood insurance,

contact Keith Davis Agency @ (985) 785-2553, located @ 71 Wade St. in Luling, LA 70070.

FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE! FLOOD INSURANCE COVERAGE!

Hahnville High School 2013 Louisiana Writes contest winners

Louisiana Writes Contest winners were recently announced and several students from Deborah Ungers gifted English classes at Hahnville High captured the top spots. The winners will be honored in an award ceremony at the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the State Museum in Baton Rouge.

First place winners will be asked to read excerpts from their winning entries. The following are the Hahnville High winners, their categories and the title of their winning entries: 11th-12th Grade Nonfiction: 1st Place, Kathryn Prendergast, Observant Daughter; 11th-12th Grade Poetry: 1st Place, Claudette Breaux, Literature; 2nd Place, Anna Busalacchi, The School of Torture; and 3rd Place, Shawna Lombardi, Salt Seeker; 11th-12th Grade Fiction: 3rd Place, Seth Champagne, Panterbury; 9th-10th Grade Nonfiction: 2nd Place, Brittany Schaubhut, A Heart Full of Song; 3rd Place, Lauren Beadle, The Start of a Pitching Life; 9th-10th Grade Poetry: 3rd Place, Brittany Schaubhut,The Moon Is my Courier and Honorable Mention, Wesley Speyer, Flying on a Plane in a Hurricane.

More information about the LA Writes Contest is featured at www.louisianawrites.wordpress.com.

Claudette Breaux, Brittany Schaubhut , Lauren Beadle and Wesley Speyrer. (Not pictured are Kathryn Prendergast, Anna Busalacchi, Shawna Lombardi and Seth Champagne.)

R. J. Vial's Peaceful School Bus Program

(L) Angelle Babin, assistant principal, discussed the Find Somebody Who activity. (R) Ethan Stein, Carla Boudreaux, Sandy Mannear, Drew Territa, Peyton McDonough and Brandon Gainey with other students discuss and sign their poster.

All R. J. Vial students met in route groups that included buses, car riders, walkers or Before and After Care during the first Peaceful School Bus Program meeting of the year.

Angelle Babin, assistant principal, discussed the "Find Somebody Who" activity with students Brock Dunn and Kade Lewis of Bus 19 during R. J. Vial's Peaceful School Bus Program meeting. The activity was designed to promote student

conversations with each other and the bus driver to help them get to know each other better.

Students Brandon Gainey, Drew Territa, Sandy Mannear, Ethan Stein, Carla Boudreaux, Ellie Blouin and Peyton McDonough shared their ideas about what will make their car rider group one that looks like, sounds like and feels like a peaceful one.

Hospital hosts school-to-career internshipsSt. Charles Parish Hospital, in

collaboration with the St. Charles Parish Public School System, hosted three teacher interns from the School-to-Career Program over the sum-mer.

The unique two-day program offered local educators an opportunity to get a better understanding of the healthcare environment. Among the sub-jects covered were various careers students may be inter-ested in pursuing, as well as the schooling required, areas of aca-demic strength needed for par-ticular fields of study, salary ranges and the daily demands of various jobs.

The program began with a brief orienta-tion followed by an informative tour of the hospital. On the second day of the intern-ship, the teachers were able to interact closely with the different departments.

The first-hand experience should enable the participants to return to their class-rooms and better educate students about particular jobs in the healthcare field, as well as enhance the material being taught in their classes with an application to

healthcare-related professions. The participants for this years program

were LeAnn Delatte, Amy DeLaune and LaWanna Davis from Destrehan High School.

Jim Moses, director of Human Resources for St. Charles Parish Hospital, Donna Palahang, director of Volunteer Services for St. Charles Parish Hospital, LeAnn Delatte, Amy DeLaune, LaWanna Davis and Harriet Sanders.

The First Baptist Church of Luling held their annual vaca-tion bible school over the sum-mer.

The church raised over $1,100 to go to the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home in a special offering they took everyday.

Children participated in worship rally time, bible study, crafts, recreation, music, snacks and missions.

Director Rachel Mire said they averaged about 130 kids everyday and had around 80 workers.

Their theme was Colossal Coaster World and lessons included learning to Face Our Fears and Trust God!

1,048 students perform in church dur-ing Family Night of FBC VBS

First Baptist Church vacation bible school

Representatives from Monsanto, Valero, ADM and Confidential Coaching and Consulting are serving as chairpersons for the 2013 United Way of St. Charles Fall Campaign.

This years co-chairs are Matthew Ward and Shloe Jeffery of Monsanto, Ricky Cheramie of Valero, Stephanie Clark of ADM and Kisha Calix of Confidential Coaching and Consulting.

I am honored to be able to serve as co-chair of the United Way of St. Charles campaign this year, Cheramie, Valero Operations superintendent, said. I am excited to be able to meet the leaders of businesses in our community and look forward to a successful cam-paign.

United Way of St. Charles conducts a fundraising campaign every fall to develop resources that help support agencies and programs providing direct services in St. Charles Parish.

The United Way Campaign is held during the months of October through December.

United Way of St. Charles is alive and caring for our community, Ward, Monsanto Luling plant manager, said. I am thrilled to be a part of this campaign for 2013-2014.

The campaign officially kicks off with the 2013 Battle for the Paddle Gumbo & Jambalaya Cook-off on Oct. 3 from 3-7:30 p.m. The popular event is held at the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling and is open to the public.

United Way of St. Charles is a nonprofit organization that works to create lasting changes in St. Charles Parish by funding agencies and developing programs that target education, income and health.

Back row: Matthew Ward, Monsanto; Ricky Cheramie, Valero and Shloe Jeffery, Monsanto. Front row: Kisha Calix, Confidential Coaching & Consulting and Stephanie Clark, ADM.

United Way of St. Charles2013 campaign prepared for kick off

Army Reserve Pvt. Ireneisha Augillard has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tra-dition and core values, physi-cal fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military

weapons, chemical warfare, bayonet training, drill and cer-emony, marching, rifle marks-manship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, mili-tary justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Augillard is a 2011 graduate of Destrehan High School.

DHS grad completes Army Reserve basic training

St. Charles Herald-GUIDE WEEK OF September 12 - 18, 2013 3C

The Last Little Blue Envelope, written by Maureen Johnson, revisits the world of Ginny Blackstone after her incredulous journey through Europe guided by letters from her deceased aunt. The novel picks up where 13 Little Blue Envelopes left off, Ginny upset with the loss of her last letter. She receives an email from a mysterious Oliver claiming he has found the missing letter. Ginny jumps at the chance to travel back to Europe to finish last sum-mer's adventure but soon realizes that this is a beginning of an adventure all its own.

This novel is a great read, providing clever, sweet, and funny plot points. Ginny has matured from the previous story to a point where she is more confident and a lot stronger. Instead of focusing on her finding out who she is, Johnson has placed an emphasis on how Ginny is torn between what to do with her life. With that said, the crazy, whirlwind adventures of the first novel, are dimmed here. The Last Little Blue Envelope is a journey through Ginny's emotions.

The Last Little Blue Envelope provides a young girl everything she would want to readthe right mix of suspense, romance, and a level of maturity. Johnson has created another masterpiece, cap-turing the admiration of many. I would recommend this book for girls looking for a cute, quirky story to read. It makes the list of being a great summer novel.

Gabbie Richard is a sophomore in the Gifted program at Hahnville High school. She enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Dexter. During her free time, Gabbie likes to watch movies and read books.

Editors note: Book reviews are published weekly in agreement with Hahnville High School gifted English teacher Deborah Unger in con-junction with the Brown Foundation Service Learning Program.

The Last Little Blue EnvelopeReviewed by Gabbie Richard

Gabbie Richard

Adult Fiction

The Bat: The First Inspector Harry Hole Novel by Jo Nesb Bones of the Lost: a Novel by Kathy ReichsClaire of the Sea Light by Edwidge DanticatEvery Waking Moment: a Novel by Chris FabryEvil and the Mask by Fuminori NakamuraForbidden Sister by V.C. Andrews How the Light Gets in: [Chief Inspector Gamache Novel] by Louise PennyIts Not Love, Its Just Paris by Patricia EngelThe Translator: [a Novel] by Nina SchuylerA Treacherous Paradise by Henning Mankell The Wishing Thread: a Novel by Lisa Van Allen

Adult Non-Fiction

Acrylic Techniques in Mixed Media: Layer, Scribble, Stencil, Stamp by Roxanne Padgett American Gun: a History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms by Chris KyleThe Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Familys Life with Art and Creativity Jean Vant HulBest Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love by Katie Sullivan Morford The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies by Jonathan AlterA Concise History of the Arabs by John McHugoThe Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot: the Fort Stevens Story by Benjamin Franklin Cooling IIIEvery Day is Election Day: a Womans Guide to Winning Any Office, From the PTA to the White House by Rebecca Sive Fascist Voices: an Intimate History of Mussolinis Italy by Christopher DugganFood Allergies: a Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It by Scott H. Sicherer The United States of Paranoia: a Conspiracy Theory by Jesse Walker

New books are waiting for youin your St. Charles Parish libraries

Youve got to read this!

Norco Elementary 3rd grade Grandparents Day

On Friday, Sept. 6 Norco Elementary held its 3rd grade grand-parents day.

Grandparents were invited to a morning meeting with their grandchildren. They learned math concepts and had donuts and took pictures in the school cafeteria.

Bill and Marlena Schell, Robbie Ordoyne and Leta Ordoyne.

Katrina Jones, Lois Washington and Solara Jones

Lakewood Elementary students explore writing

Lakewood Elementary fifth graders Ellie Hymel and Kennedy Ertel explored editorials in Jessica Brevelle's class.

Students read several examples of editorials to discover their features and to learn how to craft persuasive writings. They are preparing to write their own editorials on issues that are important to them.

Ellie Hymel and Kennedy Ertel

This weeks Humane Society showcase is Dylan.

Dylan is a solid white adult male cat. He is a real charmer and loves people,

Humane Society officials said. All he wants is to trade that cage for a real home.

In addition to Dylan, Humane Society offi-cials said there are plenty of very playful pets whose only wish is to have a home.

The St. Charles Animal Parish Shelter is located at 921 Rue Cannes in Luling.

For more information on pet adoptions, call (985)783-5010.

This weeks Humane Society showcase adoption pet Dylan

Dylan

Regina H. ALLEMANDa REALTOR who cares

Visit My Website: ReginaAllemand.com

13371 HWY 90 - B - BOUTTE(985)785-0336

LAKEWOOD PALMS

2 bdrms - 1.5 baths. Washer & dryer hookups. Designated Parking spots. 1 yr. lease. $885 month.

145 VICTORIA LANE - AMA

Acreage available with entry from River Road. Multiple development possibilities. Excellent opportunity OR Just to call your Own! $325K

125 CANNON STREET

3 bdrms, 1 bath home. Ready for new owners! Single car garage, lots of land w/ workshop 30'x14'5", in Lucy. $115K

382 BARTON AVE

3 bdrms - 2 baths in the Mimosa School District. Bright and clean. Occupancy Oct. 1st. Shed. $1,350 month.

123 PLEASANT VALLEY

Lovely floor plan with new wood floors. 4 bdrms - 2 baths. Double car garage. Fenced yard & covered patio. Just under 2k living. $1,650 month.

501 MONSANTO

Could just move in - clean open and airy! 3 bdrms, 2 bath, single attached garage -on corner lot. $195K

You will not believe the Room in this extremely well maintained home! Over 2200 sq. ft. of living area! 4 bdrms - 2.5 baths - Lg. office and storage room - Would make an excellent in-law suite! Two carports that double as great Patio Entertainment area. Enclosed Garage. Don't forget the U-shaped driveway! $155K

218 BARTON AVE.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE OVERSIZED LOT NEW PRICES!!

St. Charles Parish Senior Emergency Coordinator Jim Polk has been selected as president of the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA), a statewide, non-profit support organization in the field of emergency response.

I am honored to continue to represent St. Charles Parish in this statewide emergency management professional organization, Polk said. As we know, teamwork is a critical factor during large-scale disasters. As president I hope to encourage a team effort between all levels of government, industry and voluntary organizations in the state of Louisiana.

LEPA consists of a group of emergency pre-paredness and response practitioners with the common goal of improving public safety in emergencies. The association was formed in 1980 by a group of local civil defense directors who recognized the need to expand and incor-porate personnel in emergency service organi-zations into a cohesive and productive associa-tion. The organizations mission is to provide support and leadership to advance public safe-ty.

In conjunction with his LEPA post, Polk was appointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal to serve on the states Louisiana Emergency Response Commission as a representative of LEPA in April. The LERC estab-lishes emergency planning districts, appoints local emergency planning committees, supervises and coordinates the activities of local emergency planning committees, provides the Environmental Protection Agency with information concerning notification received on certain releases of hazardous materials and substances, designates facilities subject to hazardous material reporting proce-

dures, recommends a standardized inventory form for gathering required information and develops reporting procedures. The commission also recommends additional substances which should be defined as hazardous materials, acts as the central advisory body for coordinating state and federal Right-to-Know activities with regard to hazardous substances, establishes procedures for recalling and processing public requests for information and reviews local planning committee emergency response plans.

incoming LEPA President Jim Polk, left, with outgoing president Rick Weber, director of the office of emergency preparedness in Ascension Parish..

EOC employee named president of state association

St. Charles Parish Girl Scouts earn Girl Scout Bronze Award

Nine Girl Scout Juniors from St. Charles Parish Troop 20024 recently earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior in grades 4-5 can achieve. They are Isabella Distefano, Sophia Distefano, Bracie Jones, Laurel Kennedy, Gillian Kimble, Sophia Matylis, Katelyn Moore, Lauren Shavor and Caitlin Wright. The award requires the completion of a series of leadership challenges that are appropriate to their Girl Scout level and prepares them for their final take action project.

The Girl Scout Juniors wanted to create awareness of the issue of hunger in St. Charles Parish. They conducted food drives with donated items going to local food banks in the parish. Their project advisor was Michelle Distefano.

LIVE UNITED scholarship recipientsUnited Way of St. Charles awarded LIVE

UNITEDscholarships to six St. Charles Parish 2013 high school graduates.

The recipients received a one-time award of $750 in recognition of their commitment to community ser-vice and the positive impact they have had on the St. Charles Parish community through their leadership and service. The award is intended to help defray edu-cational expenses for attending a post-secondary pro-gram of their choice.

This is the fourth year United Way of St. Charles has offered the LIVE UNITED Scholarship, and it contin-ues to grow. We are so pleased that we received more applicants this year than ever before. United Way of St. Charles is happy to be able to support these students who have made such an effort to give back to their community, Kacy Kernan, UWSC director of community impact, said.

LIVE UNITED scholarships were awarded to students from Destrehan, Hahnville and St. Charles Catholic High Schools. The students who received scholarships from Hahnville High School include Shelby Berthelot, Kristen Seal, Kaylin Parker and Katherine Hymel. Destrehan High School student Chandler Duhe received a LIVE UNITED scholarship, as well as Karleigh Landry of St. Charles Catholic High School.

Chandler Duhe, Shelby Berthelot, Karleigh Landry, Kristen Seal.

4C St. Charles Herald-GUIDE WEEK OF September 12 - 18, 2013

EXCLUDES TT&L, WAC, MUST FINANCE WITH CHRYSLER CAPITAL, WITH TRADE, JEEP BONUS ENDS 9/16

2013 DODGE DARTSTOCK# 3D0114

2013 DODGE JOURNEYSTOCK# 3D0328

2013 DODGE AVENGERSTOCK# 3D0422

2013 DODGE DURANGOSTOCK# 3T0367

2013 DODGE CHARGERSTOCK# 3D0434

2013 RAM 1500 QUADSTOCK# 3T0161

2014 JEEP COMPASSSTOCK# 4J0031

2013 RAM 1500 CREWSTOCK# 3T0256

POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS, KEYLESS REMOTE, ALUM WHEELS

20 WHEELS, NAV, BACK UP CAMERA, SUNROOF, FULLY EQUIP

MSRP ................................ $18,885CONSUMER CASH .................. $2,000SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............... $888TOTAL SALE PRICE ...... $15,997

MSRP ............................... $27,040CONSUMER CASH .................. $1,000SXT BONUS .......................... $1,000AUTUMN BONUS ....................... $500SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............. $1,943TOTAL SALE PRICE ..... $22,597

MSRP ................................ $20,790CONSUMER CASH .................. $2,500SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ................ $793TOTAL SALE PRICE ..... $17,497

MSRP ................................ $35,075CONSUMER CASH .................. $3,000HEAT PKG BONUS ................... $1,000SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............. $2,478TOTAL SALE PRICE ...... $28,597

MSRP ................................ $27,290CONSUMER CASH .................. $2,500SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............. $1,793TOTAL SALE PRICE ...... $22,997

MSRP ................................ $36,425EXPRESS PKG DISC ................ $1,000CONSUMER CASH .................. $1,750TRADE ASST ......................... $1,000TRUCK BONUS ...................... $1,000AUTUMN BONUS ....................... $7506SPD BONUS .......................... $500TOTAL SALE PRICE ..... $26,997

POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCK, KEYLESS REMOTE

MSRP ............................... $28,080CONSUMER CASH .................. $1,250TRADE ASST ......................... $1,000CHRYSLER CAP ........................ $500CHRYSLER CAP BONUS ............... $500SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............. $2,833SALE PRICE ............. $21,997

V8, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, 32 GAL FUEL TANK

LATITUDE PKG, REMOTE START, SUNROOF

MSRP ................................ $24,385CONSUMER CASH .................. $1,000AUTUMN BONUS .................... $1,000JEEP BONUS (TILL 9/16) ............. $500SOUTHLAND SAVINGS ............. $1,188TOTAL SALE PRICE ...... $20,697

POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, KEYLESS REMOTE

V6, SXT, 3RD ROW SEAT, REAR AIR, ALUM WHEELS

HEMI, 20 WHEELS, DUAL EXHAUST, KEYLESS REMOTE

Camera Shootout 2013 September 5 Winner

Brotherly love by Jessica Farrell got the most votes last week and is the Sept. 5 winner in the St. Charles Herald-

Guides Camera Shootout 2013 photo contest. Submit your pictures online at www.heraldguide.com or e-mail to

kyleb@heraldguide.com for a chance to win the grand prize of $500 at the end of the year.

Camera Shootout 2013 Month of August Winner

Boys best friend by Christina Plaisance got the most votes last week and is the month of August winner in the St. Charles Herald-Guides Camera Shootout 2013 photo

contest. Submit your pictures online at www.heraldguide.com or e-mail to kyleb@heraldguide.com for a chance to

win the grand prize of $500 at the end of the year.

EMPLOYEE of the MONTHfor September 2013Marc Williams

Under the leadership of Youth Pastor Rev. Daniel Martin, mem-bers of the youth department at Luling First Baptist Church recently attended LifeWay Christian Conference Center Centrifuge Camp in Glorietta, N.M.

In addition to powerful worship every morning and evening, students experienced small-group Bible study and team-building recreation led by staffers. Chaperones had the chance to fellowship with leaders from other churches through adult Bible study and recreation. Afternoon track times gave everyone the opportunity to participate in a favorite activity or learn something new.

Luling First Baptist Church members practice fellowship at summer camp

Students and teachers prepared to head back to school with a back to school blessing, given by Rev. Wayne Taylor of Luling United Methodist Church. A special prayer was said during Sunday worship service for all children, parents, teachers and school staff as they begin a new year of teaching and learning.

Luling United Methodist Church back

to school blessing

Rev. Wayne Taylor gives Alette Matthews a Back to School Blessing; also pic-tured are Jackson Stevens, Ellie Burns and Cameron Matthews.

Find everything you

need to get ready for fall

need to get ready for fall

13098 HWY 90BOUTTE www.MaisonDecorInc.com

9101 JEFFERSON HWY.RIVER RIDGE&

gift wrapping is always free

Former St. Rose resident, Air Force Captain Douglas and Monica Gautrau of Biloxi, Miss. welcomed their second daughter, Nola Rosemary Gautrau on July 16. Nola weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Paternal grandparents are Deacon G and Laura Gautrau of St. Rose. Maternal grandparents are Edd and Kathy Black of Bellville, Ohio. Maternal great-grandfather is Fred Baughman of Winter Haven, Fla. Paternal great-grandmother is Teresa L. Kernion of Metairie.

Birth: Gautreau

St. Charles Herald-GUIDE WEEK OF September 12 - 18, 2013 5C

CROSSWORD

THEME: THE EIGHTIES

ACROSS1. *It reads music on CDs6. ___ a Wonderful Life9. Praise or glorify13. Domicile14. *The One I Love

group15. Rid of impurities16. Medical helper17. Schillers ___ to Joy18. Light-footed19. *Stones Oscar winner21. *1985 London/

Philadelphia Fundraiser23. The ___ of All Fears24. Ancient colonnade25. *Simon & Simon net-

work28. ____ Was a Rollin

Stone30. *MTV first began ask-

ing artists to do this in 1989

35. Nuclear fission chemist Otto ____

37. Suspend39. Muse of love poetry40. UN civil aviation agen-

cy, acr.41. Befuddle43. Done44. Relating to a node46. Fake or phony47. Balkan native48. Be that as it may50. Bypass52. Do it yourself53. Carpet style55. Romanian money57. *Moonwalk dancer61. Puts in motion65. To come into use66. *Lots of this hair prod-

uct sold in the 1980s68. Indian monetary unit69. Large-eyed lemur70. Last word of America,

the Beautiful71. About to explode72. Small amounts73. *Yoda: Do. Or do not.

There is no ___.74. Water balloon sound

DOWN1. Often covered with a

shade2. Cains brother3. *Diet Coke4. Written corrections5. Recover6. Caddies offering7. *One excellent adventur-

er8. Extract (metals) by heat-

ing9. Winter Olympic sport10. Cantatrices offering11. Tangerine and grape-

fruit hybrid12. A good one of these is

often rewarded15. Royal court dance20. D-Day beach22. Debtors note24. Slang for urban miners25. *Tiananmen Square

country26. *Star of 1984s

Footloose27. Disreputable29. *Shoulder accessories31. *The ____ and Cons of

Hitch Hiking32. Cleansed33. Wombs34. *Soviet leader, affection-

ately36. *Won French Open in

198338. Glamorous42. J ean-Jacques Rousseaus

character45. Theyre denoted in red49. *The ___ charted with

You Better You Bet in 1981

51. *Puzzle game54. *Molly Ringwald films

are full of this teen worry

56. Seize the throne57. Leave at the altar, e.g.58. Dwarf buffalo59. Sour milk sign60. Actor Kristofferson61. Take out, as in dragon62. October birthstone63. Greek cheese64. Three of these in a yard67. Always, in verse

Suspension & Alignment Specialists

Call Now to Set Up an Appointment

AFFORDABLE SERVICESfor domestics & imports include:

Computer Diagnostics 4-Wheel Alignment Computer Programming Brakes Air Conditioning Tires And Much More!

Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5pm985-785-9510

13260 Hwy 90, Bouttewww.todayscarcare.com

Sept

embe

r 5Pu

zzle

Ans

wer

s

6C St. Charles Herald-GUIDE WEEK OF September 12 - 18, 2013

SEPTEMBER 14 St. Charles Parish Sheriffs Office civilian range dates KILLONA - St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne will open the Sheriffs Office firing range to the public for shooting rifles only on Saturday, Sept. 14. Range hours will be 8-11 a.m. and noon-4 p.m. The following range rules shall be followed: report to the firearms instructor prior to removing any weapons from the vehicles. Weapons are to be transported to the range in a suitable trans-portation device. No weapons will be brought to the range in a loaded condition. All safety and liability forms must be filled out and signed prior to firing. No one under the age of 17 will be allowed to shoot on the range without supervision of a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must sign the liability form. Proper identification is required to present to the firearms instructors. All participants are required to bring their own targets, safety glasses, hearing protection, ammu-nition and staples and staple gun. The firing range is located behind the Nelson Coleman Correction Center at LA Hwy. 3127 in Killona. Contact Lt. Ted Adams (504) 201-5222 with questions.

St. Charles Humane Society PetSmart adoption week METAIRIE - If youve been considering adopting a new four-legged family member, the Sst. Charles Parish Humane Society is asking that you consider doing so at the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 14 and 15. Pet adoptions will benefit animals adopted out by the Humane Society. Each participating non-profit organization will receive $35 in adoption-reward grants from PetSmart Charities for every pet they adopt in stores during this event. The St. Charles Humane Society partnership store is located at 6851 Veterans Hwy. in Metairie. For more information call (800)423-PETS (7387). SEPTEMBER 15 Oldies but Goodies Football Bash Dance LULING - The Oldies but Goodies will be holding a Football Bash Dance on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 3-7 p.m. The event will feature a pot luck buffet at 3 p.m. and dancing and socializing from 4-7 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring side dishes, salads or desserts for the buffet table and their own beverages (ice and cups provided). Chicken andouille gumbo will be served. For more information, call Erick at (985)764-9402 or visit www.theoldiesbutgoodiessite.

com/Page_2.html. SEPTEMBER 17 Farm at the Core agriculture education workshop DESTREHAN - An agriculture education workshop will be held on on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the St. Charles East Regional Library, located at 160 West Campus Drive in Destrehan. This years theme is Farming the Core and the workshop aims to help improve student learning experiences. Attendees will be trained how to use agriculture education materi-als and will go home with lots of free resources, such as lesson plans and the how-tos for fun hands-on activities for your stu-dents. Three new units will be taught: source search (where do products originate), wheat and honey. While workshops are free, those interested must pre-register. Visit aitcla.org for additional details and to register online. The program will include supper. SEPTEMBER 21 Empowerment fair LULING - An empowerment Fair will be held at R.K. Smith Middle School on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event is open to the public. Local companies and organiza-tions that will be in attendance include Girls Scouts, Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Wal-Mart Vision and many more. Those interested are encouraged to join in and empower the community and begin a new school year. R.K. Smith Middle School is located at 281 Sugarland Parkway in Luling. For more information, call (985)331-1018 or visit www.stcharles.k12.la.us/smith.cfm. Abuse conference BOUTTE - Pastor Lionel Mason and the First Baptist Virtuous Women of Vision Ministry of Paradis are holding a mini-confer-ence on different types of abuse on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. The conference presenters are Evangelist Bertha LeBeauf of Mt. Airy Baptist Church of Boutte, Dr. Marilyn Diggs of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Boutte and Sister Lois Dorsey of St. Mariah Baptist of Fayette, Miss. Registration is $5 to help cover lunch. A continental breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the located at First Baptist Church of Paradis 14571 Old Spanish Trail in Paradis. United Houma Nations 5th Annual Celebrating Abilities HOUMA - A Disability Awareness Powwow will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22 from11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will be held at the Houma Airbase Pavilion at 221 Moffet Road in Houma. The event is sponsored by United Houma Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The powow honors individuals with disabilities for the talents and abili-ties they contribute to communities. No admission will be charged. Attendes are asked to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call (985) 223-3093. Youth dance DES ALLEMANDS - The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department will host a youth dance on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7-11 p.m. The event is open to those ages 10-16. Entry is $5 and concessions will be sold. Music will be provided by DJ Magic. For more information, contact Tracy Sparks at (504)915-3258. The event will be held at 16960 Hwy 90 in Des Allemands.

SEPTEMBER 26 One day adult art workshop LULING - An adult art workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The focus will be on painting with watercolor and acrylics to show color, value and blending. The class will be limited to 30 adults and more suited to emerg-ing to intermediate artists, but anyone is welcome. The event sponsors say the class is a great opportunity to enjoy being creative. Those interested are encouraged to sign up today by providing name, address and phone number on piece of paper along with a $10 check payable to St. Charles Art Guild and by mail to: St. Charles Art Guild P.O. Box 812 Boutte, LA 70039 Attendees are requested to bring an apron and bag lunch. The event will be held at the St. Charles United Methodist Church located at 1905 Ormond Blvd. in Destrehan. For more information contact Nancy Keisman (504)417-0648. SEPTEMBER 27 Women of the Bible program ST. ROSE - A Women of the Bible program will be held Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to a special, dramatic presentation that spans the lives of women from the Old and New Testament. Those interested can experience the stories as they reach across the generations to help those in the present face the chal-lenges of our daily lives. The event will take place at the Fifth African Baptist Church locat-ed at 174 4th St. in Saint Rose. SEPTEMBER 28 Fall Pops Concert HOUMA - The Fall Pops Concert will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 begining at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. The event is present-ed by the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band and held in the J.C. Penney Court in Southland Mall Shopping Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jen Jenkins (985) 637-3894 or visit www.htcb.org. OCTOBER 4 Annual T-Caillou Lions Club fair CHAUVIN - The annual T-Caillou Lions Club Fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 4 from 5-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 from noon-11 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The fair includes many carnival rides, Cajun food, lots of live Cajun music and more. Proceeds go toward Community Projects, the Eye Foundation and Cripple Childrens camp. The event will be held at the Lions Club Home located at 176 Hwy. 58 in Chauvin. For more information, contact Miranda Trahan (985)876-1444 or (985)226-6090. OCTOBER 5 Fire prevention open house DES ALLEMANDS - The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday Oct. 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will feature food, soft drinks, activities, music by DJ Magic and lots more. For more information contact Fire Prevention Officer Katelin Schmill at (985) 758-7766 ext. 108 or (985)703-2656. whatshappening@heraldguide.com

BirthdayBirthdayBirthdayBirthday50thLisa Harrell

Youve come a long way baby!

5050Happy

St. Charles Parish Hospital recently held its annual pre-Sports Physicals for all St. Charles Parish Middle Schools.

This event is organized annually by the hospital at the request of the middle schools in order to provide parents a convenient way to get physi-cals for their children in time for the upcoming school ath-letic year.

Coaches from several of the middle schools were present to meet the parents and children as well as answer any questions that they may have had.

Physicals were provided over the course of one day and saw nearly 250 students in attendance.

All students received a med-ical history screening, a thor-ough orthopedic screening, and a comprehensive screen-ing by physicians and staff. Doctors, nurses and physical therapists were all on hand to make sure the physicals meet all requirements set by the state for junior high athletes.

St. Charles Parish Hospital officals thanked all of their employees who participated in the pre-sports physicals. Hospital administrators said everyone worked efficiently to make the event a great success.

St. Charles Parish Hospital officals officials expressed their appreciation to all of the parents and students who attended the pre-sports physi-cals as well as all of the coaches who were there to assist.

St. Charles Parish

Hospital holds pre-sports physicalsC O N C R E T E

Patios

RIVER REGION HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Driveways Walkways

985-758-9136 504-458-0142

CALENDER

Whats HappeningChance to win Kindle Fire at family scavenger hunt

SEPTEMBER 14 DESTREHAN - The St. Charles Parish Library invites families to a library scavenger hunt on Saturday, Sept. 14. Attendees will work in a family team to answer clues and get to know the St. Charles Parish Library better. Every family who finishes the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire. The scavenger hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the drawing for the Kindle Fire will be at 1 p.m. Special guest Felecia Gomez-Walker, the superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, will announce the winner. The event will take place at the East Regional Library located at 160 W. Campus Drive in Destrehan. For more information, visit www.myscpl.org or call the library staff at (985)764-2366.