Lifestyle

Strategies to stay on your diet when dining out

After eating a huge Thanksgiving feast, most of us, including myself, will be back at trying to shed the extra pounds. When dining out, try to choose healthier food choices or portions. I know I’m guilty for wanting to eat the foods that are not healthy for me.

“Drug Free” Coloring contest winners at East

East Elementary students recently participated in a “Color My World Drug Free” activity during Drug Free Awareness week. Winners were named. Seated, in front, from left are Sawyer Perron, Braylon Arvie and Hunter Guidroz.

Poinsettia: It’s not a flower, it’s a bract

Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are one of the most popular winter and Christmastime plants. They can be found this time of year in retail outlets and florists and now even in grocery stores.

Scholastic Book Fairs truck arrived at East

On Friday East Elementary students had the opportunity to view the Scholastic Book fairs truck on campus. The school will hold its book fair from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. until noon Friday, Dec. 6. Family Night will be held from 4 until 6 p.m.

Paw Perfect students at Glendale

Glendale Elementary chose its Paw Perfect behavior award recipients for the week of Nov. 20. In front, from left, are Victoria Hernandez and Colt Soileau. In back, from left are Nicholas Decquir and Zachary Guidry. Not pictured are Emma Vidrine and Leah Linch. (Submitted photo)

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Kaila Cuellar, a sixh grader at Central Middle School. Her parents are Lauran and Adam Lomas. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why? I would like to live in Miami. Do you have a career wish?

Three AgCenter researchers share in nationwide award

Baton Rouge — Three LSU AgCenter researchers and extension educators have been recognized for their excellence in agricultural research.

Keep food safety, moderation in mind for holiday meals

By Johnny Morgan, jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu As the holidays approach, most minds will become focused on that special meal. But food safety and portion control should also be high on the list of priorities for this time of year.

Benoit at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will have a performance by Kenneth Benoit & The Gravel Road Band. Admission is $5. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m.

Miller chosen Student of the Year at Eunice High School

Abigail Miller, a senior at Eunice High School, is Student of the Year. Miller has excelled at Eunice High in multiple fields. She is involved with STEM and history having placed at all school science fairs as well as most of the District level fairs.