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14
Jul
Silver Girls Rock!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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The Silver Girls, a social group formed in 1961 by a mix of young wives is still meeting after all these years. For 60 years...
07
Jul
New Fire Station Groundbreaking!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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A groundbreaking was recently held for the new Gretna fire station to be located at 1200 Lafayette St. The current station, dedicated May 3, 2015,...
30
Jun
Gayle Benson in Gretna!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Gretna’s special events were back in full swing as the Gretna Prayer Dinner celebrated its 27th year. Chairman Val Coles and Co-chair Councilman Jackie Berthelot,...
16
Jun
Hosanna Completes Restoration!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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A lovely “Reception of Thanksgiving” was held recently at Hosanna Fellowship Church for Gretna Historical Society officers and board members. Located at 400 Weidman St....
09
Jun
A Priestly Celebration!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Reverend Thomas Binanbiba Bamoah, at 45 was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 5, 2021 and his friends from St. Joseph Church and Shrine...
02
Jun
German Dolls To Enjoy
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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For a special treat, visit the German-American Cultural Center (CACC), located in the heart of Gretna’s Historic District at 519 Huey P. Long Ave. to...
26
May
Kudos to KC 1905!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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Awards, awards, awards galore! That’s what’s been happening with the Archbishop Blenk Knights of Columbus (KC) Council #1905 in Gretna. Grand Knight Albert Chauvin, as well...
19
May
Raccoons on the Huey!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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OMG! There are raccoons on Huey P. Long Avenue. Those cute little fuzzy creatures with bushy tails and a black mask of fur that covers...
12
May
Father Frank is 85!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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To know Rev. Francis Carabello, is to love him! And love him, they do. Catholic or not, locals love “Father Frank,” who was the longtime...
05
May
Les Dames de Timberlane Busy!
by (Mary) Helen Williams
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After a yearlong hiatus from programs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Les Dames de Timberlane is back and busy! The group has had two successful...