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Chocolate cookies to add a sweet finale to your Thanksgiving dinner

Newspaper Metro These flourless chocolate cookies are delicate and need to be cooled completely before handling. Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving.

Black Friday shopping tips

People of a certain age might remember the often hectic Black Friday of old, when shoppers would line up outside stores in the wee hours of the morning hoping to land the best deals on gifts for their loved ones.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary recently honored its Students of the Month for October. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade were recognized and treated with prizes. The prinicipal at East is Gina LaGrange. (Submitted photos)

Patriotic students at East Elementary

East Elementary second-graders in Cindy Feucht’s class dressed patriotic to celebrate Veterans Day. From left, are Jaxon Daire, Cedric Ortega, Bella Lomas, Zendaya Hunt, Eva Austin, and Bailee Hancock, and, in back, from left, are Harlee Richard, Adalynn Thomas and Kellen Burns.

Patriotic students at East Elementary

Third-graders in Brandy Rozas class at East Elementary dressed on Veterans Day in patriotic dress attire. From left, are Matthew Richard, Dominique Douglas, Everett Reppond, and Trevyn Smith. (Submitted photos)

Students of the Week at Glendale Elementary

Students of the Week for Nov. 1-5 at Glendale Elementary were recently honored. In front, from left, are Karter Benoit, Elliette O’Reilly, Abel Bailey, Skyla Hamilton, J’Lynn Watson, Haley Guillory, Jaxson Freeman and Raelyn Follis.

Positive Referral student at Glendale

Brilynn Nguyen, a fourth grader in Michelle Stelly’s class at Glendale Elementary was presented the Positive Office Referral award for her character of treating fellow classmates with respect and kindness, and offering words of encouragements when working in groups. (Submitted photo)

Birth Announcements

Sa’Kara Thomas Christina Freeman Thomas and Elmarkus Drea Thomas of Ville Platte announce the birth of their daughter, Sa’Kara Serenity Thomas, born at Acadian Medical Center on Nov. 8 weighing 5 pounds and 6.2 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Franella Frank and Ivory Robinson.

Eagles of the Month at Eunice Christian Academy

Eunice Christian Academy chose its November Eagles of the Month. These students display Christlike character and practice all the fruits of the Spirit. From left, are Sydni Savoy, Demi Moser, Leo Daggett and Molly Fontenot. (Submitted photo)

Angel Tree at Sacred Heart

An Angel Tree is set up at Chris’ Sacred Heart Christian Books & Gifts at 1701 West Laurel for Oak Lane Wellness residents. One can pick an angel. There are male and female angels with three Christmas wishes listed on each one.