New Comers Mardi Gras Parade 2008
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Swine Siesta — These two pigs are, literally, on their final straw resting peacefully as they await butchering for the Boucherie.
POrky’s demise —Handlers remove the pig from its trailer to slaughter the animal whch will soon be turned into cracklins, boudin, pork chops and an assortment of other victuals for St. Martinville Boucherie attendees.
Porker Pileup — Nearly 20 children were given the opportunity to chase a young greased pig around a pen for the ultimate prize of getting to keep the swine. Sage d’Launay, 12, of Catahoula, wrangled the slippery pig from the crowd to either keep as a pet or to cook for dinner.
CUT ‘EM UP — Youngsters gather around the butchering table to assist in preparing the boucherie’s bounty in St. Martinville Saturday.
The 911 dispatch center took the following calls from Wednesday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 29. Some were handled by municipal police departments, some by volunteer fire companies, some by Acadian Ambulance and some by the Louisiana State Police. The majority fell to the St.
REIGN OVER ROTARY — Rotarian Pat Theriot was revealed as King Rotary LXII during the St. Martinville Rotary Club’s 62nd annual Mardi Gras Ball held at the new Cade Civic Center Saturday evening. The St.
Cecilia — Cecilia High School will host 29 students and three teachers from France in a student exchange program in March.
Volunteers are being sought to house students, make a donation or in some other way help introduce the visitors to the Cajun French culture.
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