Lifestyle

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
McKinley Ardoin Megan and Gerald Ardoin of Mamou announce the birth of their daughter, McKinley Brooke Ardoin, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 7 weighing 6 pounds and 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Dana and Craig Gautreaux of Vidrine and Russell Warren of Leesville.

How to save money on vacation

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Many families take a summer vacation. Sometimes getting away from home can become costly. After reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, there are affordable ways to take a vacation. By researching, packing light, planning ahead, etc.

StoryTime hour at Eunice Public Library

Myra Miller
Friday, June 9, 2017
The Eunice Public Library held its first StoryTime reading hour Wednesday. The Theme of the summer months StoryTime readings is “Build a Better World.” Bobbie Bordelon, children’s librarian, was the guest reader. She read, “Bear Says Thanks,” by Karma Wilson.

Top AR students at East Elementary

Myra Miller
Friday, June 9, 2017
Caleb Simon, a second grader at East Elementary, receivied his AR ribbons for earning 25-points at half way point of the fourth quarter. He is with his teacher Merline Bollich. (Photos Submitted)

Feucht named interim principal at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Joe Feucht is the new interim principal at St. Edmund Catholic School. Feucht started his post on May 15. Feucht is a native of Mamou, and a graduate of Mamou High School. He attended LSU Eunice, McNeese State University, the University of Georgia, Athens, Cal State-Hayward.