Lifestyle

LSUAg horticulturist suggests how to control snails and slugs

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Many gardeners consider snails and slugs to be the most disgusting pests in the garden. I could live with their looks if they just didn’t cause so much damage. Snails and slugs belong to the mollusk family along with oysters.

Master Farmer certifications awarded at conservation meeting

By Olivia McClure, omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu ALEXANDRIA — Ten people who have completed Louisiana Master Farmer Program training were recognized Jan. 11 at the 72nd annual meeting of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts in Alexandria. Dwain J.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Matthew Miller, a senior at Eunice High School. His parents are Lekesha and Patrick Miller. 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 Baton Rouge because my grandfather lives there.

Matthews at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Ronnie Matthews & Throwdown. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, and children ages 7 to 12 are $3.

Betty Gore, 40 years of dedication, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home

For a person to have been employed at one place for 40 years is an acoomplishment in itself. Betty Gore, assistant director of nurses at Eunice Manor, can say that. Gore was surprised with an appreciation party Thursday, given by her administrator and co-workers. “I’m surprised.

Highland students rewarded with pizza party

Kindergarten students at Highland Elementary participated in the annual Rotary Food Drive. Students brought in canned goods and supplies for the drive and were later treated to a pizza party.

Students of the Month at Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary chose its December Students of the Month. Students were chosen for their excellent behavior and leadership. From left are Tavian Istre, Leopold Lejeune, Krisslyn Thomas, Jacquekel Malveaux, Kiley Ned, Alayah Watson, Camille Bushnell, Dalaysja Green and Devondraa Dupre.

AR students honored at East Elementary

Top AR readers were recognized at East Elementary. Fourth-graders in Annetta Papillion’s class were honored. Seated, in front, from left are, Andrew Fontenot, 75 points; Marquis Hooker, 50 points; Kyle Fontenot, 50 points; and Kahmari Johnwell, 25 points.

Central Middle names science fair winners

Central Middle School recently hosted their Science Fair on campus. Fifth and sixth-graders were able to use their curiosity about their surroundings and research a topic that interest them the most. Students followed the Scientific Method and their knowledge of STEM.

Lil Buck Sinegal at Knights of Peter Claver in Grand Coteau

There will be a Mardi Gras Dance with Lil Buck Sinegal & Major Handy from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Knights of Peter Claver Hall in Grand Coteau. The admission fee is $12 at the door and $10 in advance. Contact Renella Henry at 337-349-5814 for tickets and more details.