Lifestyle

Louisiana landscapes in winter different than summer

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Our winter landscapes look decidedly different from our landscapes in summer for two major reasons. First, many of our shade trees drop their leaves in winter, and in their leafless state their appearance is stark and bare.

Healthy new year’s resolutions

The new year is around the corner and many people make New Year’s resolutions. I have made new year resolutions in the past, however, I haven’t in the last few years, and only because I tend to not follow through with them.

Chachere, Kora announce engagement January wedding

The engagement of Alyson Claire Chachere, of Eunice, and Jacob Michael Kora, of Baton Rouge, has been announced. The bride-to-be is the daughter of T.C. and Arlene Chachere, of Eunice.

Quiz Bowl winner

At the Diocese of Lafayette Quiz Bowl tournament in early November, Dylan Miller placed second overall individual scorer. From left, are Mary Ann Bergeron, Quiz Bowl sponsor, and Dylan Miller. (Submitted photo)

Flag pole repaired at Eunice Elementary

Eunice Elementary would like to thank students from the Eunice Career and Technical Education Center for repairing the school’s flag pole.

Honor Your Veterinarian Day at Eunice Elem.

To celebrate “Honor Your Veterinarian Day”, Eunice Elementary invited Dr. Tim Deshotel, vet and owner of Northside Vet Clinic, to speak to the students. Deshotel explained how to take care of pets and showed the students how he does a basic exam on his patients.

Christmas spirit dress day

St. Edmund students and faculty celebrated Christmas with a Christmas spirit dress day recently.

Door decorating contest

Deanna Poullard was selected selected first-place winner on the door decorating contest at Goodhope Place Apartments. Also recognized were Barbara Leday, second place, and Maire Scott, third place. Judging was done by, from left, Police Record Clerk Alisia Jones and Clerk of Court Linda Brown.

Holiday recycling tips

“Tis the season to be jolly,” but Louisiana, like the rest of the nation, produces more waste in December than any other month. Planning ahead of time can reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills, and if you reuse, you can even generate useful items.

Christmas tree safety tips

Live fresh Christmas trees are beautiful and the smell or aroma of a fresh pine, or any other variety tree is nice. However, make sure your live tree is properly taken care of. One of the care tips of a live tree is to make sure the tree stands in fresh water every day.