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	Gretna, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gretna was settled in the 19th century, originally as Mechanicsham, growing with a station on the Mississippi River for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Texas and Pacific Railroad, and Southern Pacific Railroad, with a ferry across the River to New Orleans.
		Gretna was incorporated in 1913, absorbing the section of McDonoghville within the Jefferson Parish boundaries.
		The Gretna City Council passed a measure of support for the Chief of Police's decision to block the bridge, which continues to be a topic of controversy in Greater New Orleans.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gretna,_Louisiana (853 words)

	Gretna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, a town in Dumfries and Galloway
		Gretna Green, a village in Dumfries and Galloway
		Gretna Green Way is the name of a street in the community of Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gretna (141 words)

	BBC - Cumbria Sport - Gretna Football
		Gretna will be able to extend their unbeaten run to seventeen games in Scottish Division Two when they make the trip to Dumbarton.
		Gretna maintained their 100% start to the new Scottish Division Two season, as goals from James Grady and two for Kenny Deuchar saw The Borderers ease to a 3-1 victory at Raith.
		Gretna are expected to break their transfer record this week after Scottish Division Two side Stranraer accepted a £50,000 bid for striker David Graham.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/sport/clubs/gretna/index.shtml (2864 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Gretna FC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		IF GRETNA are indeed fashioning themselves as "little Hearts" during their storm to ascendancy in Scottish football, then Neil MacFarlane has jumped from the fairytale into the adventure story.
		GRETNA owner Brooks Mileson was breathing a sigh of relief yesterday after the club's manager...
		GRETNA CHAIRMAN Brooks Mileson today vowed he would be a Jambo for life as a result of the...
	sport.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=397 (385 words)

	CASDE \| Gretna -- Sarpy County
		Gretna, in eastern Sarpy County, reflects the urban development taking place just beyond the metro-sprawl of Omaha and the cities nearer the river.
		The new town, located on "common school lands," was given the name "Gretna" for "Gretna Green" in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, the home of some of the Scottish residents.
		By Jane Graff from the Gretna Heritage Society centennial calendar and exerpts from Gretna Heriage.
	www.casde.unl.edu /history/counties/sarpy/gretna (728 words)

	Gretna Guide & News
		The Gretna Band Parents are collecting glassware for their booth at Gretna Days, in the form of mugs, cups, (with or without saucers), bowls, candy dishes, plates, stemware, or any other glassware without tobacco or alcohol logos.
		The Gretna sumer volleyball camp is being held the week of June 19-23 at the high school, for athletes in grades 7-12.
		Gretna United Methodist Church is offering a free event for couples between the ages of 30-55 wanting to learn more about adopting children from China.
	www.gretnaguide.com /calendar.shtml (551 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Football - Gretna's finest moment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gretna are one step away from the Scottish Cup final, the first Second Division side to reach the semi-finals since 1982.
		It was always on the cards and so it came to pass, Gretna not missing this rarest of chances, Kenny Deuchar most importantly taking his midway through the second-half to throw the home support into a justifiable frenzy from which it will take them a while to emerge calm and contemplative.
		Gretna's response was a long-range effort from the prolific Deuchar and Steve Tosh drove over the St Mirren crossbar.
	sport.scotsman.com /football.cfm?id=296042006 (926 words)

	Gretna FC Fans News & Discussion Site.
		DIVISION Two champions-elect Gretna will want to return to winning ways after suffering only their second league loss of the season at the weekend.
		Gretna will need to score early to settle their nerves after the loss to Morton.
		Gretna should win, but I wouldn't be surprised if the match ended in a draw.
	www.gretna.vitalfootball.co.uk /matchprere.asp?a=13286 (606 words)

	Gretna's Choice \| TPMCafe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gretna, in Jefferson Parish, is a mainly white suburban town of 18,000 inhabitants.
		The Gretna Police Chief Arthur Lawson admitted that he gave the order to block the bridge, explaining that there was "no food, no water, no shelter" in his nice town.
		Blaming those who sought escape from New Orleans for the actions of the Gretna police is, as I said before, an unconscionable betrayal of the very foundations upon which our country was founded;similar to blaming a rape victim for the actions of her attacker.
	www.tpmcafe.com /story/2005/9/10/94823/6592 (4414 words)

	Gretna, Nebraska - Home of the Gretna Dragons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Originally spurred by the Burlington Northern Railroad, Gretna was founded in 1886 on 80 acres purchased from the Lincoln Land Company for the sum of $560.
		As a third generation resident of this city, I know that many have moved to Gretna for its close proximity to Omaha and Lincoln, its small town atmosphere, and its exceptional school district.
		Our local chamber, the Gretna Area Chamber of Commerce, is supported by a strong business community that offers financial services, a grocery, pharmacy, gift shops, day care, hair care, video stores, a bowling alley and automotive repair.
	www.gretnanebraska.com (354 words)

	Suburban Newspapers - Gretna Breeze - Top Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Longtime Gretna resident Bob Woolman is part of early Omaha history - a history that includes being born during a struggling era and being raised in Omaha's St. James Orphanage for six years.
		When Gretna Post 219 hit the ball over the weekend, the ping of aluminum was replaced by the crack of a wooden bat.
		Gretna Post 219 couldn't complain about using the lumber in the Yankton, S.D., tourney where the team took second-place in a 12-team field that featured six Nebraska schools and six South Dakota schools.
	www.gretnabreeze.com (640 words)

	JustOneMinute: Recapping Gretna
		Gretna, a working class community connected to New Orleans by a bridge across the Mississippi, briefly caught the attention of the media and blogosphere last week.
		By Wednesday the New Orleans police effort had switched from rescue efforts to a crackdown on looting; by Thursday evening, Governor Blanco had made her famous comment that National Guard troops were on the way, "locked and loaded", and trained to "shoot to kill".
		A: The City of Gretna is closed to the public and had been set up as a command post for the National Guard, FBI and other regional law enforcement offices, as well as local government.
	justoneminute.typepad.com /main/2005/09/recapping_gretn.html (5973 words)

	Anvil Hall Wedding Venue Gretna Green
		Gretna has been a haven for romantic lovers for more than 250 years and this tradition is still going strong today.
		Gretna Green was the first changing post across the Scottish Border for the stagecoaches on the main London to Edinburgh route, and so began its long association with the romance of the runaways.
		They may have seen Gretna Green on television as numerous TV production companies from around the world have arrived to make programmes However the couples arrive and however they are dressed, they are all made most welcome.
	www.gretna-bride.co.uk /gretnagreen.html (660 words)

	Guest House, Gretna Green, Dumfriesshire, Scotland Gretna Weddings
		Situated in Gretna, only 500 yards from the Gretna marriage rooms, this beautifully maintained and quiet non-smoking B and B establishment offers modern and spacious accommodation for guests to relax in.
		Whether you are a business traveller, on holiday or are coming to Gretna or Gretna Green for a wedding, host and resident proprietor Christine Aitchison will do her utmost to ensure you have a pleasant stay in Dumfriesshire.
		Gretna Weddings are our speciality and we have considerable experience in providing a complete Gretna wedding service for our residents, please view our Weddings page for full details.
	www.surronehouse.co.uk (185 words)

	Louisiana Communities: Gretna
		Gretna is the parish seat of Jefferson Parish and the most populous incorporated community on the West Bank.
		The name Gretna has several possible origins, the most popular being a village in Scotland called Gretna Green where young English couples would go to get married because of the more liberal Scottish marriage laws.
		Gretna"s first settlers were mostly German farmers who took their abundant crops across the river to New Orleans" French Market.
	www.enlou.com /communities/gretna.htm (139 words)

	Gretna FC - Gretna's injury problems ease
		GRETNA fans will be buoyed by the news that Allan Jenkins expects to be back in training tomorrow (Monday).
		His near injury, sustained during the 2-2 draw at Morton, was not as severe as initially thought, offering the mouthwatering prospect of his midfield partnership with Steve Tosh.
		Gretna's next match, at Alloa Athletic's Recreation Park on Saturday (Jan 28), should be a virtual walkover.
	www.gretna.vitalfootball.co.uk /article.asp?a=7462 (219 words)

	Gretna Sports Online Edition
		Gretna pulled within 13-11 after one period and capped the 25-8 first half fury with a pair of late free throws by Gustafson to give Gretna a 10-point lead, 28-18, at intermission.
		Gretna carried that momentum into the first part of the third quarter, as Skrdla scored consecutive baskets to give Gretna a 32-20 lead, but Beatrice clamped down on the Lady Dragons offense and slowly crept back into the game, cutting Gretna's lead from 12 to seven at 36-29 going to the fourth quarter.
		Gretna hit on 11-of-14 from the charity stripe, including 7-of-10 in the final eight minutes.
	www.gretnasports.com /news/20051101/sports/girls_basketball/main.php (1358 words)

	Ramblings' Journal: Gretna, LA Police Chief says NOLA evacuation route closed to keep people away
		Gretna, Louisiana is a self-described "bedroom community" in Jefferson Parish, LA, that lies on the opposite bank of the Mississippi River from a portion of the city of New Orleans.
		In a recent interview, the Gretna Police Chief, Arthur Lawson, admitted that the bridge was closed to foot and vehicle traffic to prevent people from using it to escape the hell that downtown New Orleans had become.
		Gretna police have very limited personel and resources to handle such an influx of evacuees, and the amount of crime that was well reported in New Orleans.
	mhking.mu.nu /archives/117044.php (3038 words)

	Gretna - Dumfries and Galloway: Hotels, B&B, Accommodation, Self Catering Holiday Cottages
		Whether visiting Gretna specifically, perhaps with a wedding party in Gretna or Gretna Green, or venturing further afield to explore the natural beauty of Dumfries & Galloway and The Scottish Borders, the Gretna area is an excellent gateway to both regions.
		Gretna and Gretna Green are famous the world over for weddings and romance, and a visit here allows you to soak up the history of runaway marriages and witness some contemporary ones at the registrar's office or local marriage rooms.
		The Gretna area and Dumfries & Galloway are rich in history and colourful characters, including the Border Reivers, Robert the Bruce, Robert Burns...Plus the fascinating story of Gretna Township and the munitions factories during the Great War.
	www.visitsouthernscotland.com /area/town_detail.asp?TownID=135 (226 words)

	News & Star (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		GRETNA will have to go for broke and win their third successive championship if they are to gain promotion to the SPL next season.
		GRETNA striker David Bingham has revealed he is battling a debilitating illness which could force him to retire this summer.
		GRETNA number two Davie Irons is tipping Cumbrian Gavin Skelton to recover from his cup final penalty heartbreak at Hampden and go on to reach the top.
	www.newsandstar.co.uk /sport/gretna.aspx (251 words)

	Gretna
		For those who wish to enjoy the breathtaking beauty & grandeur of the surrounding countryside, Gretna is ideally situated as a holiday centre.
		By car or coach the rugged beauty of the English Lakes, the windswept moors of lovely Teesdale, Hadrians Wall, the scenic Scottish border country, and the natural unspoilt beauty of Galloway, are all within easy reach.
		Gretna, the gateway to Scotland, intertwined with romance and history.
	www.gretnaweddings.com /gretna2000site.html (155 words)

	DGCommunity - Places
		World famous Gretna is the marriage capital that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
		Gretna is centred around a busy high street where couples can regularly be seen emerging as newlyweds.
		This small office could not cope with the amount of requested civil ceremonies and many couples were re-directed to other venues throughout the district.
	www.dgcommunity.net /dgcommunity/Places.aspx?mode=townArea&town=Gretna (295 words)

	Mount Gretna Tabernacle - Bible Festival - Mount Gretna - Mt. Gretna - PA
		The community of Mt. Gretna is located in the southern part of Lebanon Co., along Route 117, several miles west of Route 72 (Lancaster/Lebanon Road).
		The Tabernacle (Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave.) is behind the UM Church, in Mt. Gretna's Campmeeting section, east of Pinch Road and south of Route 117.
		Gretna is a busy, sometimes nearly overwhelmed, community on summer evenings.
	www.mtgretnatabernacle.org /directions.htm (362 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Scotland: News - Gretna reaching fever pitch
		Gretna chairman Brian Fulton learned of his club's elevation to the SFL on an Aegean beach and partied with Turkish fans immersed in World Cup fever.
		The celebrations have scarcely relented for the local police constable amid a frenzy of excitement at the border club's Third Division bow.
		And the 'buzz' reached untapped heights yesterday when Gretna were sent to Hampden for a Bell's Cup first-round tie against Queen's Park.
	www.soccernet.com /scotland/news/2002/0712/20020712gretna.html (542 words)

	Gretna Green Hotel, Accommodation and Weddings
		The Gables Hotel and Restaurant is something special - Gretna’s only 4 star hotel with an established reputation for fine food and a wine list to match.
		A beautiful turn of the century Grade 11 listed property, situated in the heart of Gretna with gardens laid to lawn, floral borders and shady trees.
		Designer shopping at the Gretna Gateway is just 5 minutes away and if horse racing is your sport, Carlisle Race Course is a short drive away.
	www.gables-hotel-gretna.co.uk (325 words)

	Visit Gretna, Louisiana: Gretna info
		Within the pages of this extensive website, you will be able to locate shops, restaurants, hotels, businesses and most anything else you may wish to find.
		Locating information in Gretna is easy, and here is how to start.
		If you are looking for a Hotel in Gretna, simply click on the category at the bottom part of this screen i.e.
	www.comevisitgretna.com (287 words)

	One-Tank Getaway - Mt. Gretna, A World Away (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Once part of the Mt. Gretna Amusement Park, it is not the only place to roller skate in Lebanon County.
		We passed the Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church and the tabernacle, which hosts summer services and a Bible Festival, conducted in late July/early August.
		I opted to catch the Mt. Gretna United Methodist church service; their services move outside to a circular outdoor tabernacle (built in the late 1800s) during July and August.
	www.modeweekly.com /1998/0798/OTG-0798.htm (2403 words)

	Mt. Gretna Summer Events Calendar - 2006
		The Mount Gretna 2006 Calendar of Events is produced by the Mt. Gretna Arts Council, Inc. Funds for producing the Calendar come from advertisements from our supporters, from funds raised during the Summer Premiere and Art Auction, and from generous, tax-deductible donations by Calendar recipients like yourself.
		The Mount Gretna Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, IRS #23-2469201.
		At the end of each event listing will be a pair of codes for the location of the event, and the sponsoring organization of the event.
	www.mtgretna.com /artscouncil/cal.html (1740 words)

	Scottish knitwear, woollens, cashmere, kilts and tartan accessories from Gretna Green - book your scottish wedding
		Gretna Green is fondly recognised worldwide as a significant Scottish landmark.
		The World Famous Old Blacksmith’s Shop Centre is the place that made Gretna Green famous and nowadays, wedding couples and visitors alike flock to discover the charm of the Original Blacksmith’s Shop.
		Discover the romance, the scandal and the intrigue that has kept Gretna Green in the headlines for two and a half centuries and find out what’s to see and do at one of Scotland’s premier visitor attractions.
	www.gretnagreen.com (506 words)

	Gretna Green
		The village of Gretna Green is in the township of Gretna located in the Dumfries and Galloway Region of Scotland, approximately 9 1/2 miles from Carlisle, England.
		It was in the 18th century that Gretna Green became the location for couples to runaway to wed.
		In fact, in 1856 a bill was presented by Lord Brougham that voided a Gretna Green marriage unless the couple had lived in Scotland for three weeks before their wedding.
	www.romanceeverafter.com /gretna_green.htm (551 words)

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