Lifestyle

How are your squash doing?

By: Richard Bogren, Kirk-Ballard Heather, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Are your squash, cucumbers or watermelon plants not producing fruit this summer? Extension agents across the state have been getting calls recently from home vegetable gardeners concerned that their plants are not making fruit.

Be safe on the 4th

As fun as July 4th festivities typically are, injuries, particularly those involving fireworks, are a major concern. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you several safety tips as you celebrate the 4th of July. Independence Day is a celebration of the United States of America.

Fruge, Vidrine set July wedding date

Joseph Glenn Fruge Jr. and Dayna Bundick Fruge of Eunice are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kimberlyn Brooke Fruge, to John Paul Vidrine, son of Denee’ Angelique Ardoin and Rickey Paul Vidrine, both of Pine Prairie.

Coloring a Safari hat at St. Thomas More

Completing and adding color to a Safari hat craft at a recent VBS at St. Thomas More Church are Ava Ray, left, and Tricia Furman. (Photo by Myra Miller)

A Bible lesson at First Baptist Church’s VBS

Archie Summerlin, 6, a participant at a recent VBS at First Baptist Church, learns from Victoria LeBlanc, leader, a Bible story lesson. Many kids attended Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, held the week of June 3. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Fifth annual Dairy Day produces winners of every size

By: Johnny Morgan, jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.

Tomato field day brings out enthusiasm, competitive spirit

By: Johnny Morgan, jmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu PAULINA — The St. James Parish tomato field day has become an annual event that provides excitement and bragging rights from growers and the community.

A cold snack at VBS at New Hope Fellowship

New Hope Fellowship held its Vacation Bible School last week with a theme of, “The Incredible Race, One Family, One Race, One Savior.” Enjoying a cool refreshing iced pop outdoors are Rylan Tate, left, and Isabella Bundick, both are 5-years-old. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Mother and son start a craft at StoryTime

Jace Abshire, 5, left, with the help of his mother Kelli begin a craft at a recent StoryTime hour. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Fontenot at Liberty Saturday

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