While some crape myrtle pruning cuts may appear “architecturally” nice, this kind of pruning is still the improper way to prune crape myrtle trees. (Photo by Allen Owings, LSU AgCenter)
By Allen Owings
LSU AgCenter
horticulturist
Rickey Fontenot, a second-grade student in Carol Aguillard’s class, was awarded a 25-point ribbon for his accomplishments in Accelerated Reader program. (Submitted Photo)
On Dec. 17, Principal April Briscoe of Richard Elementary presented Mary Laurent from SLEMCO (Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corporation) with a check in the amount of $1,609.35 to pay for The Welcome House Shelter’s electricity bill for one month.
The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at 6 p.m. will present a tribute to Hank Williams, Sr.
The special performance will be hosted by Barry Ancelet with performances by Hugh Harris, Terry Huval, D.L. Menard and Pop Huval.
The Opia Home School Art Club was created in September of this year. It’s a way for home schooled students to join in a club activity, participate in teamwork and leadership, and learn about art in all its forms.
