• ARMED FORCES
Air Force Airman Michael F. Brubaker graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Brubaker is a 2005 graduate of Chalmette High School.

• Ceremony recognizes local veterans of armed forces
A ceremony to recognize veterans who have bravely served our country in the armed forces was held Nov. 12 at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the corner of Judge Perez Drive and Jean Lafitte Parkway in Chalmette.

• CHS raises the roof with 'Comic
If you like comedy, you'll love "Is There a Comic in the House?," a new play being brought to the stage this weekend by CHS Live!, Chalmette High School's drama club.

• Crime-fighting lion, dog have family ties
Bonding between mothers and daughters is important and can be fostered in many ways. Whether shopping, cooking or catching a movie together, for most it's a relationship like no other.

• HONOR ROLL
HONOR ROLL

• Nunez concert band to perform
Nunez Community College's concert band is gearing up to present its third concert since it was re-established in March.

• Red Cross gets parish ready for emergencies
The American Red Cross' St. Bernard chapter is one of eight chapters nationwide chosen to participate in a new emergency preparedness and education program called "The Red Cross Ready Rating Program."

• SCHOOLS
SCHOOLS

• Actor a guest of honor at Rocky's party
They love movies, Italian food, and each other, so the Sicilian Room at Rocky and Carlos Restaurant provided the perfect venue for the engagement party of Arabi residents Christian Bordelon and Katie Betz.

• A presidential serving
Josie Gioe O'Brien said she was amazed by the speed of St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro Jr. on Nov. 5 as he served up some of the favorite dishes at Rocky and Carlo's Restaurant.

• Fall season time for sasanquas
Sasanquas are bursting into bloom throughout south Louisiana, and if you have not yet considered them for your landscape, you are missing out on a true winner.

• New Generosity Tree needs sponsors
Trees provide us with many things, including oxygen to breathe, shade from the sun and building materials for shelter, but the Council on Aging hopes its new tree will furnish something different -- support for programs for the elderly in the community.

• Prompt Succor volleyball teams win top honors
Our Lady of Prompt Succor School's junior and senior girls' volleyball teams wrapped up the 2009 season with the senior girls winning the Catholic Schools Athletic League, St. Bernard district championship. The junior girls finished second in the district.

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