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Interesting facts about fall

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Weather is often the first indicator that the seasons are changing. For many people across the globe, the hot days of summer will soon be giving way to the more crisp days of fall.

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Family-friendly outdoor activities

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

I enjoy outdoor activities and nature has a lot to offer the entire family. Families with children can find and enjoy interesting, creative and fun outdoor activities together. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives parents some suggestions on what to do together outdoors.

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History of Labor Day

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Labor Day weekend is much-anticipated. Many people look forward to Labor Day weekend because it offers one last extended break to enjoy summer weather.

Donation of school supplies at East Elementary.

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East receives school supplies donation

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

East Elementary extended a “thank you” to Jeremy Neville, left, with the MW John G. Jones Grand Lodge AF and AM for the donation of school supplies, and a “thank you” to Esau Sterling, right, for his assistance with delivering the supplies. (Submitted photo)

Pre-k students at Highland Early Learning Center.

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Pre-K at Highland Early Learning Center

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Highland Early Learning Center pre-k students arrived on campus Monday for their first day of school.

From left, are Mary Katherine McGee, third grader; Zoie Habetz, fourth grader; and Lillian Habetz, first grader.

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First day of school at St. Edmund

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

St. Edmund Catholic School started its first day of school Monday. Students are required to wear mask indoors. During outdoor activities and events on campus students are not required to wear a mask.

Birth announcements

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Birth Announcements

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Bentley James Amber Cummings and Michael James of Ville Platte announce the birth of their son, Bentley John James, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 16 weighing 7 pounds and 7.2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Hollie Santangelo of Ville Platte and Karen Stark of Ville Platte.

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Who invented the banana split?

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Ice cream aficionados enjoy it in many different forms, from cups to cones, but sundaes truly can be the ultimate treats. The impressive and often enormous “banana split” may be the king of all sundaes, with ice cream shops scooping them out in record numbers when the weather warms.

Eunice Elementary third graders inside new classroom

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First day of public school in Eunice

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Eunice public schools started its first day of school Wednesday. Tabitha Niles, a cultural arts teacher at Eunice Elementary, is with a group of third graders inside their brand new classroom. Students are able to eat breakfast inside their classroom. St.

East Elementary welcomes new teachers on campus this year. Seated, from left, are Allison Leckelt, Taylee Corkern, and Katie Lavergne. In back, from left, are Cynthia Feucht, Kelly Allison, Natisha Gil and Amy Myers. (Submitted photo)

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New teachers at East Elementary

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

East Elementary introduces its new faculty for the 2021-2022 school year. Allison Leckelt has an associate’s degree in criminal justice, a bachelor’s of arts in regular and special education and a master’s degree in special education.