February has been designated Heart Health Awareness Month. To show their support for the cause and to help raise awareness, St. John the Baptist Parish employees participated in a “Wear Red to Work” spirit day on Friday and will take part in other events throughout the month. Parish President Natalie Robottom encourages all residents to do the same in an effort to spread the word about heart disease. “Creating awareness is the first step to saving lives and we want to do our part,” said Robottom. (Staff photo by Kimberly Hopson)