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OPTIMIST CLUB AWARDS

When it comes to plants that demand minimal effort on the part of the gardener, you’d be hard-pressed to find one that offers greater reward than stokesia.

Most of my earliest memories of my Mother are blackand- white snippets of her standing before the kitchen sink washing dishes and wearing a blue apron with navy and red flowers, which tied in a bow in the back.

Residents gathered in Welsh this week to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Prayers were said for schools, educators, families and church leaders and their congregations. At the closing of the ceremony, attendees joined in singing God Bless America.

The Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa recently awarded the Catherine Romero Memorial Scholarship to Isabella Ardoin of Lacassine High School. She is the daughter of Ryan and Caitlin Ardoin of Lacassine.

The Louisiana Volunteers Family and Community held the 6th Annual Convention Day on April 14. The Great Louisiana Family Award was presented to Aline (left) and Jim Babineaux. Aline is an active member of the Jeff Davis VFC Homesteaders.

Volunteers at Work