March 2020

Viola Landry

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Viola Landry passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. Her friends and family will miss her deeply.

Learning from my aunt’s polio experience

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My Aunt Cecelia was just beginning the eighth grade when it happened. In late spring 1951, she came home from school with a high temperature, feeling very ill. The next morning, her legs gave out as she tried to get out of bed. By that evening, she was so weak she could barely move.

Town of Lake Arthur

The Town of Lake Arthur Administration office will continue to have their doors closed to the public until further notice. The Town will maintain all essential functions to ensure the safety of their citizens and employees.

A Jane of all trades

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Continuing our journey into women’s history month, the next woman warrior was a philosopher, public speaker and eventual author during the 19th century.

From serious to silly to a timeless classic, 1980 left us with unforgettable films

We all have them. That friend who will quote every movie line they know hoping it resonates at the perfect moment. They’ll interupt your conversation with “Here’s Johnny”– Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Establish their authority with “I am your father” – James Earl Jones in The Empire Strikes Back. And if you utter “Surely you can’t be serious,” they’ll respond with “I am serious and don’t call me Shirley.” – Leslie Nielsen in Airplane!

THIS WEEK’S BEST BETS

Sunday, March 22

March Gardens of the Month

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The Jennings Garden Club recently announced gardens of the month for March.

Iota Middle School lists third nine weeks honor students

Iota Middle School recently announced honor roll for the third nine weeks. The following students are included in that list:

Don’t resist resistant starches

Dear Doctor: I keep reading about something called “resistant starch.” People are saying I should get it into my diet. Why is it so important? How much do I need?

TRAHAN TO FILL SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY

Paul Trahan of Welsh has been appointed to fill the school board vacancy in District 11 following David Troutman’s resignation that was effective March 2.