Lifestyle

Parental Engagement Night at Glendale

On Sept. 6 Glendale Elementary hosted a Parental Engagement evening whereas parents were able to have a better understanding of what goes on at school day to day and how they as parents can help their children. Parents also signed up to volunteer their time on campus throughout the school term.

City officials talk about safety at Glendale

City Judge Terry Hoychick, Police Chief Randy Fontenot and Officer Stephanie Myers spoke to third and fourth-graders at Glendale Elementary. They spoke to the students about bus safety and obeying rules on the bus and at school. (Submitted Photo)

Expanding population puts pressure on food production

By Richard Bogren NEW ORLEANS — Sustainable food production — from local producers to commercial growers — will be key to feeding a world population that will number 9.1 billion people by 2050.

‘Thank a Police Officer Day’ at Eunice Elementary

Eunice police officers and K-9 Officer Robin visited Eunice Elementary recently for “Thank a Police Officer Day.” The officers talked about their job duties and introduced the newest member of the force, K-9 Officer Robin. Pre-k students in Tabitha Niles class created posters thanking the officers.

Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary

Glendale Elementary’s Students of the Week were honored during Aug. 14-18.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Syrianna Guillory, a sixth grader at Central Middle School. Her parents are Brittany Guillory and Marquis Hooker Sr. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why?

Birth Announcements

Marisa Cormier Cal and Kristy Cormier of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Marisa Blayke Cormier, born at Acadian Medical Center on Sept. 7 weighing 6 pounds and 14.8 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Roderick and Tammy Chapman of Eunice.

Wallace Trahan at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Wallace Trahan & Rice n Gravy. 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.

LSU Ag horticulturist advises you can deal with potbound plants

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Many of us grow tropical plants in containers to beautify our porches, patios and decks. These plants often live two lives — spending summer outside when the weather is warm and going inside the house during the cold of winter.

Don’t get sick traveling

Traveling can be fun, exciting and relaxing. However, with other travelers among you, there is a vulnerability to colds and other ailments. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you tips and suggestions on how to reduce risk of getting while on the road.