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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)

Tenants at Goodhope Place enjoy bingo

Goodhope Place Apartments residents enjoyed a game of bingo provided by Michelle DeRouen, patient care rep/marketer for Eunice Community Home Health. DeRouen also had a nurse to perform blood pressure check ups.

Garden of the Week selected

The home of Clark and Dayna Lafleur at 2499 Perchville Road received the Eunice Bulb and Blossom Club’s Residential Yard of the Week marker. Volunteer Fran Guillory chose the recipient.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Lainey Cormier, a sixth-grader at Central Middle School. Her father is Bryan Cormier. 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 Florida because their beaches and houses are nice.

Birth Announcements

John David Kandy and Joey David of Phoenix, Arizona announce the birth of their son, John Wallace David, born at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 21 weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Sandy and Jimmy Ware of Eunice.

Sheryl Cormier 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 Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound. 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.