Paul Hardy has had two years to write a good and thorough send-off for his friend and business partner, Johnny Raymond, who died Saturday, March 22.
That’s how long it has been since Johnny’s health took a serious dip and his future became cloudy.
The 10th annual Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival and Wooden Boat Congrès March 15 was everything that could be expected and more. The clouds cooled down the day for the roughly 2,000 participants who took part in cultural activities, a re-enactment, dancing, shopping, eating, French theater, boating, children`s activities and more.
This year’s Relay for Life will be held at Breaux Bridge High School from 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, until 6 a.m. Sunday, April 13.
Everyone is invited to come out and join the festivities.
St. Martinville – Once again this year, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Ronald J. Theriot will be awarding three $1000 college scholarships, one each to a senior at Breaux Bridge High School, St. Martinville Senior High, and Cecilia High.
Completed applications need to be returned by May 1.
On Friday, March 7, New Beginning Church of Breaux Bridge gave food to help the needy of St. Martin Parish.
Over 600 people were served and more then 25,000 pounds of food given out.
“The families received spiritual food as well as food for the physical body,” said Angel Venable, one of the organizers.