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April 2006

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ABOUT THIS ISSUE'S COVER - As we celebrate Donaldsonville’s Bicentennial, no landmark seems to represent it more than the Ascension Catholic Church. The “old” Catholic Church was completed in 1840 and survived the destruction of Donaldsonville during the War of Northern Aggression. Let our cover photo remind us of the events and people that brought us to this Bicentennial year. It is also the Bicentennial year that should make us all look forward and wonder what the next 200 years will bring. As a community, let it bring us peace between our citizens and growth and prosperity for our merchants. It is up to all of us to make Donaldsonville an even more wonderful place to live. Photo courtesy of Kirk P. Landry.

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	2006 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Malcolm Dugas President Vera Sanchez Vice-President Dave LeBlanc Treasurer 2006 CHAMBER DIRECTORS John Beck Tammy Dale Prince Davis Sonny Graugnard Pam Gregoire Karen Hartman Nobie Landry Troy LeBeouf Barbara Ourso Harry Hoyler Debbie Peltier Donna Schexnaydre

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Donaldsonville workforce center reopens Intake specialist for the Donaldsonville Workforce Center, Edna Alexander, wants to be sure to let everyone know that the Center has reopened. The Workforce Center assists qualified participants and dislocated workers in job training. more

The Masonic Lodge The Masonic Lodge in Donaldsonville was officially chartered as Ascension Lodge #251 on February 12, 1895 according to the Donaldsonville Daily Times of December 9, 1896. The Lodge had previously been given a special dispensation in 1894 and allowed to meet at Cook’s Hall until a suitable building could be procured. After months of discussion, a decision was made to erect a building of their own. A site on Railroad Avenue was chosen where an old wooden blacksmith shop once stood. The plans for the building were drawn by architect James Freret. more

The Donaldsonville Canonniers In this, Donaldsonville’s bicentennial year, let us remember that a military presence has always been a part of her story. In the first chapters of Donaldsonville’s history a group of young citizens with “patriotic spirit” founded a military association with the single hope and laudable ambition to be useful to their fellow citizens. These volunteers not only served as citizen-soldiers but as firemen, “ever ready to save the hearth” and “to risk their own lives to save the life of a human being.” This courageous group of Donaldsonville’s youthful men also acted as a “charitable association.” Their organization would later gain fame as the “Gallant Creoles” and be known throughout the country as the Donaldsonville Artillery. more


	Coming in May: A Mother's Advice Share some of the advice that your mother has given you over the years... good and bad, to be featured in our may issue. Photos are also welcomed All information must be received by May 14th and can be emailed to Amy Erwin amye@thechambervoice.com