Lifestyle

The Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and 58th Annual Queen’s Contest was held Sunday, March 7, at the Northside Civic Center.

President Richard Fontenot welcomed everyone and thanked the women’s committee and everyone else who helped make the evening possible.

Scotty Fontenot announced the nominees for the board of directors and presented the financial statement.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Sacred Heart of Jesus Court #1674, met at the Sacred Heart meeting room March 3, with Regent Mary Jenkins presiding. After the opening prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance, she wished a Happy Birthday to members celebrating a birthday in the month of March.

Several thank you notes were received for spiritual bouquets sent by members to the sick or those in bereavement and a Christmas basket.

The annual Golden Age French Retreat was planned for March 11, with Verna Guillory serving as chairman and Renella Bernard in charge of refreshments.

The Magnolia Garden Club is getting ready for the Cleanest City Contest. Judging will be held Wednesday, March 31. Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce President Brenda Saucier and Camille Fontenot, executive director of the chamber and secretary/treasurer of Evangeline Tourism, endorsed the contest. Club members met with Saucier and Fontenot to discuss plans and prepare for this important community event.

In December 2009, Les Belle Femmes Rouge de la Ville Platte, the Red Hat Society, held its Christmas party. This event was under the direction of Debra Sue Soileau, Katherine Barron and Shirley Cooper. The hall was beautifully decorated and the most appetizing food was provided by members. A beautiful and delicious Christmas cake was made by Barron, who also provided the decorations. The success of the event was due to the considerate and giving members.

On Friday, February 19, Harvey Rabbit and friends visited Chataignier Elementary. The students learned about the golden rule from Harvey, Cecil and T-Boy. Students were very entertained by Mrs. Laura and Mr. Tim and danced and played games to show what they learned.

The Mamou High School 2010 Science Fair was held February 11, at the Mamou High gymnasium. The MHS Science Department is very grateful to local supporters for volunteering to judge the event.

Congratulations to the Mamou High School 2010 Science Fair winners:

Junior Division Winners (Jr. High)

First place: Team/Microbiology Project by Aliece Manuel and Noah Lafleur

First place: Team/Physics Project by Haley Hudson and Avrie Martello

First place: Individual/Physics Project by Hayden Kidder

First place: Individual/Medicine and Health Science Project by Kelsie Mayeaux