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Louisiana 4-H announces state contest winners, new officers

BATON ROUGE — With a theme of “We’re all in this together,” nearly 1,500 4-H’ers from across the state won educational trips, participated in educational programs and selected new officers for the 2018-19 school year during 4-H University.

Identifying and understanding dehyration

Dehydration can affect anyone at any time, especially during the heated summertime months. My philosphy is to always drink fluids, and lots of it.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom at the library

There were some “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” dancers at the library Wednesday morning. Bobbie Bordelon displayed a video screen with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom music and dance moves for the children in attendance. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Crafts at Story Time

Hayes Ortego, 8, left, and Elly Ortego, 6, color a coconut tree during a recent Story Time hour at the Eunice Public Library. Every Wednesday morning the library host Story Time hour for children to enjoy. (Photo by Myra Miller)

St. Anthony’s Happy Days

Cheyenne Leger, 6, was one of the participants at St. Anthony’s annual Happy Days Vacation Bible School. She wrote the name of her Hero on her name tag. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Book marker crafts at Story Time hour

Bobbie Bordelon, children’s librarian at Eunice Public Library, read a storybook “Barnyard Dance!” by Sandra Boynton during Wednesday’s Story Time hour. Children made book marks for their craft project, and won door prizes of small whistles and ate cookies for a snack.

Birth Announcements

Dawson Fuselier Zachary and Maggie Fuselier of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Dawson Mark Fuselier, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 18 weighing 8 pounds and 2.4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Michele Stelly and the late Mark LeDoux of Eunice.

Check your trees; summer storms and hurricanes are coming

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Violent thunderstorms can occur around the state during summer, and in south Louisiana high winds from hurricanes are a real concern. Now is an excellent time to take a look at trees in your landscape.

Happy Days Bible School at St. Anthony Church

“Boom, Wham, KA Pow! Bam!” was the fun theme of Happy Days Vacation Bible School this week at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Happy Days was held this week at the Jeanmard Center and will conclude Friday. Children enjoyed outdoor activities and games, crafts, Bible stories and songs, and much more.

Limelight hydrangea named Louisiana Super Plant

By Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter Horticulturist An outstanding new hydrangea called Limelight (Hydrangea paniculata Limelight) has been named a Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter. Limelight hydrangeas bring a whole new look and way to use hydrangeas in our landscapes.