LETTER: Master Plan supporter responds to urbanization concerns

In response to Mr. Rushin’s (Craig Rushin, March 16 Opinion Page) opinion on the “Urbanization” of Ascension Parish, I feel I must set the record straight. Many of the things he fears will happen are misunderstandings of the draft Master Plan Documents or are based on fear - not facts.

LETTER: Pastor comments on Dutchtown demonstration

For nearly 103 years First Baptist Church Gonzales has sought to be a faithful New Testament Church in Gonzales and Ascension Parish.

Cao health care bill vote surprises reader

Sunday morning I woke up to the news that Republican Congressman Joseph Cao voted for the House health care bill. My first reaction was shock followed by disappointment.

LETTER: Reader: Keep Civic Center in Town of Sorrento

I would like to inform the citizens of Ascension Parish about a travesty that is about to take place.

LETTER: For the kids?

It’s for the kids. This seemed to be the battle cry of most of our elected officials when the issue of purchasing Lamar-Dixon came up.

LETTER: Health Care Reform Bill questions

There is a massive 2,000 page bill working through Congress right now, the purpose of which is to “reform” health care in America.

LETTER: Parish is getting planning and zoning right

Our parish President and Council need to be commended for putting together a professional staff in Planning and Zoning.

LETTER: Reader proud of Spartan achievements

It's great to be a Spartan. The last two weeks have been so positive for East Ascension High School in the heart of Ascension Parish.

LETTER: Candidate takes on hate crime

Hate crimes legislation highlights what is wrong in Washington, D.C.

LETTER: Reader believes Baucus bill is genuine health reform effort

The Baucus bill seems like a genuine attempt at health reform, rather than a veiled attempt to let the government take over our health system.

LETTER: Parish president supports school initiative

I would like to express my wholehearted support of the Ascension Parish School Board Bond Issue Election on Oct. 17.

LETTER: Another success for ‘Festival of Friends’

Kudos are in order for all involved in making the “Festival of Friends” a great success again this year.

LETTER: Reader says give President a chance

To all my relatives and friends in Ascension Parish and elsewhere, I am not asking you to love our President or even like him.

LETTER: Chairperson thanks community for support

Our thanks to everyone who helped support us in our endeavors concerning the St. Theresa/St. John School Fair.

LETTER: Lt. Col: drunken driving hurts us all

Just about everyone knows that each year hundreds of Louisiana people are killed and thousands more are injured as a result of alcohol-related crashes.

LETTER: Reader supports school proposition

On Saturday Oct. 17,  we’ve been asked to vote on an extension of an existing millage for our public school system.

LETTER: Public option not off table yet, reader says

I’m glad to see there is a bill being proposed that is a genuine attempt at health reform, rather than just another veiled attempt to let the government totally take over our health system

LETTER: Local representative thanks veterans

During the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, I along with Sen. Jody Amedee, Rep. Eddie Lambert, and Rep. Elton Aubert co-authored SB644, which was signed into law as ACT695 by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

LETTER: Reader opposes redlight plan

I figured it wouldn’t be long before Ascension Parish jumped on the traffic band wagon.

LETTER: Reader enjoyed veterans medal presentation

About a 150-200 veterans and family members of deceased and living Louisiana veterans received Louisiana Veterans Honor Medals on Sept. 16 at the Civic Center in Gonzales.

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