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FIRST SEASON — Luke Broussard, 10, of St. Martinville, straddles a 110 pound white-tailed deer he harvested over the Christmas holidays. A student at Trinity Catholic, Luke is the son of David and Michelle Broussard.

Umpire extraordinaire John Usie of Breaux Bridge (left) proudly accepts an achievement plaque from Mayor Jack Dale Delhomme in recognition of his induction into the United States Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame.

Breaux Bridge City Councilman Albert “Da Da” Menard (right) takes a seat beside Mayor Jack Dale Delhomme after the council unanimously voted him temporary presiding officer in the absence of the mayor.

In the mid-1900s, some of the favorite places to dance to Cajun music were the Silver Slipper and the Happy Landing in Pecaniere. It was there, as a youngster, that I met many people from Prairie des Femmes (femmes is French for women).

Baton Rouge — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recently completed sampling efforts for the 2007-08 Avian Influence Surveillance Program ahead of schedule.

Baton Rouge — Bass fishing enthusiasts can now accessorize their vehicle or boat trailer with a new Bass Angler License Plate through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).

Baton Rouge — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 2008 turkey lottery application deadline for both the youth and regular lottery turkey hunts is Feb. 8.

HANDS-ON LESSON — Carrol Jr. gives young customers a “hands-on” lesson in baking, adding to the friendly atmosphere of the Bridge Street bakery.

SHOE SOLES — Carrol Jr. prepares the unique “shoe sole” pastry after finishing off a tray of cinnamon rolls.