Lifestyle

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Justice James, a junior at Eunice High School. Her parents are Whitney and Sherada James. 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 England, because my mom is from there.

Birth Announcements

Peter Comeaux David and Alison Comeaux of Eunice announce the birth of their son, Peter David Comeaux, born at Acadian Medical Center on Aug. 29 weighing 7 pounds and 8.2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Diana Heinen of Lafayette and Keith Heinen of Eunice.

International Rice Fest Ball and Social set

CROWLEY – The 2017 Rice Festival Honoree, Dr. Rustum Ernest Girouard, Jr. better known as “Ernest”, and 2016 Rice Festival Queen AnnaLisa Meredith will be honored at the 81st International Rice Festival Queen’s Ball and Honoree Cocktail Party as announced by Suzy Webb, festival president.

Troy LeJeune at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature performance by Troy LeJeune & Cajun Revue. 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.

Oak Lane Wellness residents enjoy a fish fry luncheon

Oak Lane residents recently enjoyed a fish fry dinner on the grounds. Seated, from left, are, Harry Andrus, Ferdie Labbie, and John Manuel. In back, from left, are Rhett Wimberly, administrator; and Heather Bordelon. (Submitted Photo)

LSU AgCenter Horiculturist suggest use internet, catalogs wisely for ordering plants

By Richard Bogren, Gill, Daniel J. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Whether ordering from print catalogs or online, gardeners would likely tell you that mail-order is their least preferred way to purchase plants, and I generally agree.

Soil tests dig deep to improve plant health

By Lee Rouse, LSU AG Center BATON ROUGE — Every day, LSU AgCenter extension agents see failing plants, trees or grasses brought to them in search of a fix. “The plant is just sitting there,” said Lee Rouse, LSU AgCenter horticulture agent in East Baton Rouge Parish. “It’s not growing.

How to reduce kids’ risk of colds, flu

School-aged children are exposed and susceptible to colds and flu when spending time in the classroom. But parents can reduce their youngsters’ cold and flu risk in various ways.

Walmart gives to Eunice Elementary

Walmart recently donated a gift card for the SPED class at Eunice Elementary to purchase items such as paper towels, Lysol wipes and tissues. From left, are, Pris Nichols, personnel manager; Jennifer Perkins, SPED aide; and Rewa Janice, training coordinator. (Submitted Photo)

Open house at Eunice Elementary

Open house was held at Eunice Elementary School. Third-and fourth-grade parents were informed about accelerated and enrichment programs. The parents also were informed about the school’s T-shirt fundraiser. (Submitted Photo)