Lifestyle

How chores are beneficial to children

School is not in session, Your children are at home and they can help out with chores. This can be simple tasks and probably doesn’t require a lot of time on their part. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives some tips and suggestions to make chores helpful and beneficial for kids.

St. Edmund Catholic School held Senior Awards Ceremony

St. Edmund Catholic High School held its Senior Awards Ceremony May 17. Madison Cormier, class president, introduced and performed the passing of the candles to the junior class. She said, “Each year the passing of the candle plays a very important part in our ceremony.

Honor Roll listed at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary announces its Honor Roll for fourth nine weeks of school. *Denotes Golden Honor Roll.

St. Edmund High announces its 2018-2019 Cheerleaders

St. Edmund High School announced its 2018-2019 Varsity Cheerleaders. In front, from left, are Anna Claire Heinen, captain; and Katherine Fontenot, captain. Second row, from left, are Allie Pousson, Katherine Sittig and Brianna Bertrand.

Support Person of the Year

Carolyn Faul, a 26 year educator, and a paraprofessional at Highland Elementary was named Support Person of the Year at the elementary school. The principal at Highland Elementary is Lorie LeDoux. (Submitted Photo)

2018 Word Ministries graduates

Word Ministries in Eunice held its graduation ceremony in the Word Ministries Christian Academy sanctuary at 7 p.m. May 17. Three seniors received their diplomas, Jazlyn Edwards, Kiersten Goodley and Alexander Guillory.

Some herbs do well in summer heat

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist To be honest, our best herb gardens occur during milder times of the year between October and May. The intense heat of summer takes its toll on many of our favorite culinary herbs, such as thyme, parsley, dill, cilantro, chives, lavender and French tarragon.

Birth Announcements

Gemma Marcantel Leah and Seth Marcantel of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Gemma Mechelle Marcantel, born at Acadian Medical Center on May 16 weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Rachel Andrus of Eunice.

Make the most of family vacations

With the school term ending, many families make plans for a summer vacation. Family vacations can become costly. But by planning ahead and simplifying things, a vacation may become fun and relaxing.

Baccalaureate Services held at New Zion

The annual Baccalaureate Services for Eunice 2018 graduates was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 13 at the New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice. Twenty-two graduating seniors from Eunice High, Northwest High, and Word Ministries were honored and recognized.