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Annual Council on Aging Mardi Gras dance

The St. Landry Parish Council on Aging annual Mardi Gras dance was held Monday afternoon at the Northwest Community Center. Many seniors had the opportunity to dance to live Cajun, Zydeco music provided by Big J & the Zydeco Dog Pound. Seniors ate gumbo, King Cake and drinks, provided by the COA.

‘Who let the dogs out,’ 4th annual Parade of Paws parade

The 4th annual Parade of Paws was held Saturday at downtown S. 2nd Street with 53 entries of canines. Dog owners and Mardi Gras clad canines paraded in front of judges and walked down S. 2nd St. to Park Avenue.

A Mardi Gras OLLI LSUE group

An LSUE OLLI French Table on Friday was enjoyed by a group of Mardi Gras people. They were, from left, Gerald Fontenot, Etheline Miller, Margaret Ardoin, Carrol Ardoin, Ching Wasmuth, Sheila Landreneau, Pat Landreneau and Matt Fudge. The group enjoyed boudin, cracklins and king cake.

Birth Announcements

Lillian Johnson Rhett Johnson and Jessica Babineaux of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Lillian Nicole Johnson, born at Acadian Medical Center on Feb. 17 weighing 8 pounds and 4.8 ounces.

Historical events in March

Did you know the month of March has many historical events? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, lists historical events that happened in March. March may be most synonymous with the start of spring and St. Patrick’s Day, but there’s much more to the third month of the calendar year.

Creating and crafting Mardi Gras items for 40 years

Barbara Butcher of Eunice is one of those who breathes, and sleeps Mardi Gras year round. Butcher will start planning next year’s Mardi Gras the day after present year Mardi Gras. “I’m always looking to create something new and different,” she said.

Cub Scout Sunday celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church

Cub Scout Pack 430 held their Scout Sunday Mass on Feb. 19 at St Anthony Catholic Church. The boys worked on different religious programs and earned a religious emblem.

Cub Scout Pack 430 Pinewood Derby Sunday celebration

The Cub Scout Pack 430 held their annual Pinewood Derby Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. Edmund School. Cub scouts Pack 430 is chartered by St. Edmund schools and the Cubmaster is Dr. Jamie Thompson. (Photo Submitted)

Students of the Year at St. Francis

Students of the Year at St. Francis School were chosen. Grace Simon is Eighth Grade Student of the Year, and Emily Semar was named Fifth Grade Student of the Year. Simon is the daughter of Brandon and Kysha Simon and Semar is the daughter of Mark and Summer Semar.

Teacher of the Year at St. Francis

During Catholic Schools Week, Teacher of the Year for St. Francis School was announced. Naomi Reed, 6-7-8th grade Math and science teacher received the honor. She is pictured centered with Rev. Jude Thierry, left, and Principal Mike Darbonne. (Photo Submitted)