Highland Elementary students participated and recognized International Literacy Day on Sept. 8. First graders in Caroline Thomas’ class studied the different world countries.
Viola Bellard, a computer lab facilitator at Highland Elementary, was chosen to receive the Dollar General literacy grant. The $2,500 grant was written by Bellard and the funds will be used to help promote literacy at the school.
Eunice High School senior Caleb Johnson as his senior project helped a St. Mary Fire Department crew to help rescue Harvey affected families on Aug. 26. Johnson was part of the boat team crew and rescued those in need. (Submitted Photo)
This week’s Student of the Week is Lindsey Gaspard, a sixth grader at Central Middle School. Her parents are Robert and Kim Gaspard.
Studio P3, located at 121 S. 4th St., received the marker of Business Yard of the Month by the Eunice Bulb & Blossom Garden Club. Volunteer Fran Guillory presented the sign. The business features flax lillies, dwarf azaleas and crepe myrtles.
The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Don Fontenot & Friends of Louisiana. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m.
The annual St. Thomas More Catholic Church Fall Festival is set for Sept. 22 to 24.
The carnival fair ride armbands continues, selling for $40, and will end at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program.
Pets are our love. Sometimes our dogs love to ride in our vehicles with us. As a granny to Rufus, a mixed breed chihuahua and pug, I know for a fact when anyone says, “Let’s go for a ride,” he’s waiting immediately at the door to ride.
Eunice Jr. High School welcomes two new teachers on campus. Ann Sylvester, left, is a seventh-grade science and math teacher; and Laquintin Lamb, is a seventh-and eighth-grade Journey to Career teacher. Principal at Eunice Jr.