Lifestyle

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Zah’Corie Alfred, a sixth grader at Central Middle School. His mother is Constance Alfred. 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 Atlanta because I want to be a YouTuber out there.

Ray Landry at the 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 Ray Landry & The Vermilionville Ramblers. 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.

Health sayings and origins

I have read some interesting phrases with meanings behind each, and actually learned more about each health phrase, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. Hope you enjoy reading them also. Language is shaped by many different influences.

Bride-elect Paige Mire fêted with shower

Paige Elizabeth Mire of Crowley, bride-elect of Seth Patrick Cormier of Crowley, was recently fêted with a bridal shower held at Estherwood Manor. The 2 p.m. Christmas-themed shower was held on Saturday, Dec. 9, and was hosted by Lana Smith and Barbara Perrodin.

... Wedding Calendar...

January Alyson Chachere, Jacob Kora, 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Eunice. Lauren Kidder, Garrett Savant, Friday, Jan. 19, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Cecilia. February Katie Fuselier, John Berzas, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, St.

Kidder, Savant announce January wedding date

Kevin and Christine Kidder of Breaux Bridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Danielle Kidder, to Garrett Paul Savant, son of Jenny and Peter Manuel of Ville Platte and Greg and Lisa Savant of Cecilia.

Highland Elementary adopted

The Dr. MLK City Wide Committee recently adopted Highland Elementary School and are making plans to be available for worthwhile projects. From left are Watty Jones, Rev. James Edwards, Brian Guillory, Chief Fontenot, Mike Thomas, Lt.

EHS senior project benefits children

Eunice High School seniors Brittany Ledoux, left, Delana Stevens and Kaite Johnson collected Christmas gifts for children at The Welcome House as their senior project. (Submitted Photo)

Weed control encourages better pine yields, AgCenter researchers say

By Karol Osborne SHREVEPORT — Pine tree height and growth can be improved for up to 28 years by controlling weeds during site preparation, LSU AgCenter researchers said at the Western Gulf Silvicultural Technology Exchange meeting Dec. 14 in Shreveport.

Growing moth orchids is not difficult

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist I have a small collection of orchids that are a delight to me. A common misconception is that orchids are difficult to grow. In fact, orchids are tough, resilient plants, and most are not that challenging if you just learn the growing conditions they prefer.