Road priority

Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:09 AM CDT
The Iberia Parish Council is considering spending $8.2 million on road projects in 2010 despite only budgeting $4 million for such projects.
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ERATH -- Erath High’s Lauren Lange could be considered the queen of running since she usually dominates long distance running and wins the majority of events in which she runs.

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Worst Iberia Roads
Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:09 AM CDT
The Iberia Parish Government has prioritized its roads to decide which could get repairs soonest. Although the Parish President Ernest Freyou has not finalized the list, The Daily Iberian would like to find out what road might be most important to you.

Outdoors good for homebound teacher
Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:09 AM CDT
As many months as she spends teaching homebound children in Iberia Parish each year, Danelle Crowson-Waisley dedicates just as many months each year to her passion — tending to an ever-changing garden. 

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Friday, March 12, 2010 2:10 PM CST
FRANKLIN — Lawrence Layton said he does not like to talk about his experience in Vietnam, not even to his wife.

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Cajun Hot Sauce Festival
The SugArena will hold its annual Cajun Hot Sauce Festival all day April 9 through April 11 at The SugArena located on Louisiana 3212 just outside New Iberia. For more information, call 365-7539.

Guys, dolls production
IPAL will present the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls March 5 through 21 at the Eessane Theater in New Iberia. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available at Delaune's Pharmacy on N. Lewis Street. Paul's Flower Shop on Weeks Street and Accentrics on Main Street.

Highland fundraiser
Highland Baptist Church's annual Heavenly Fish Dinner benefiting the American Belarussian Relief Organization will be held Friday, March 26 from 11am-1pm. The Dinner will include fried catfish, white beans and rice, bread and a homemade brownie. Tickets are $7 each and can be purchased by calling the church office at 37-365-5471


Creole Festival
The annual Creole Festival on the Teche will held April 9 - 11 in Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton St. The event will feature a carnival, live entertainment, Cajun food and more.

Jazz Brunch
The Shadows-on-the-Teche will present its Jazz Brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on April 11 on the historic grounds. Guest chef is Executive Chef Chuck Subra Jr. from La Cote Brasserie Restaurant in New Orleans. For more information contact Catherine Schramm at 369-6446.

Easter egg hunt
The Iberia Parish Recreation Department is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt with registration at 10 a.m. March 20 at Francis Memorial Park in Coteau and at Weeks Park in Lydia and at 1 p.m. at Willow Wood Park. Hunts are open to children 12 and under. For more information, contact 365-6197.

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