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Catholic Schools Week at St. Francis

During Catholic Schools Week at St. Francis School the school participated in collective cleaning supplies for Ms. Helen’s Soup Kitchen in Crowley. Ms. Helen’s provides meals each day for the less fortunate. Their food is donated, but not cleaning supplies.

Burden Museum and Gardens set springtime activities

By: Rick Bogren, rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu BATON ROUGE – As winter weather warms and spring approaches, Burden Museum & Gardens offers many activities to help people enjoy the changing season. Special springtime events to remember: On Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sonnier at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature performances by Johnny Sonnier and Jimmy Breaux. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. Starting at 10 a.m.

Facts about the month of February

The month of February is not just about Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, or, in Louisiana, Mardi Gras. After reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, I have learned interesting facts about the month of February.

Fontenot, Vidrine announce May wedding

Kerry and Fran Fontenot of Eunice are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Aungelle Leah Fontenot, to Trent Collins Vidrine, son of Phil and Sheila Vidrine of Duralde. Miss Fontenot is the granddaughter of Lessie and Betty Fontenot and the late Virgie L.

‘Souper Bowl’ at Central Middle School

These Central Middle School students, among many other fifth-and sixth-graders, were part of “an act of caring” in contributing cans of soup to be donated to Eunice Food Bank. Seated, from left, are Bailey Ledoux, Sway Contreras, Gabriel Mitchell, Shania Ceasar and Riley Fontenot.

AMC sponsors Eunice High Renaissance

Mercy Regional Medical Center and Acadian Medical Center support Eunice High School’s 20th Academic Renaissance Pep Rally scheduled for Feb. 17. From left are Becky Sonnier of EHS; Scott Smith, CEO Acadian Medical Center; and Kristy McLemore of Eunice High. (Photo Submitted)

100th day of school celebrated at Highland

Highland Elementary’s pre-k class celebrated the 100th day of school with each student completing a project to represent 100 in any way they chose. They enjoyed a visit from 'Zero the Hero'. Students also had the opportunity to dress up as an older person.

Meteorologists visits Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary Pre-k class welcomed two special guests to their classroom Feb. 1. Meteorolgists from KATC TV-3 Eric Zernich, left, and Daniel Phillips, talked to the students about their jobs and different weather related topics. Highland Elementary Pre-k teacher is Jaimie Lavergne.

Students of the Year at Richard Elementary

Richard Elementary named its Students of the Year. Fifth-grade Student of the Year is Maci Vincent, left; and Kelsie Gary is Eighth-Grade Student of the Year. Vincent is the daughter of Coby and Kelly Vincent; and Gary is the daughter of Jamie and John Gary.