Lifestyle

St. Landry Parish student to compete in National American Miss Pageant

OPELOUSAS–The St. Landry Parish School District would like to congratulate Anastasia M. Stevens for being crowned the 2019 National American Miss Louisiana. Anastasia is the daughter of Will and Monica Stevens of Eunice. She is a seventh grade student at Eunice Junior High School.

Families that ‘do plays’ together, stay together

By: Darrel LeJeune The Basile Weekly Editor Most have heard the maxim “Families that pray together, stay together.” For some, prayer is more than just words..it is action. For theatre folk, the maxim might better be stated, “Families that ‘do plays’ together, stay together.

Pousson receives DAV Van Driver of the Year

Miguel Pousson was awarded Van Driver of the Year for 2018-2019 by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Louisiana. The plaque of appreciation was presented by DAV Chapter President Kenny Manuel during a monthly DAV meeting held in Eunice. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Residential Garden of the Month selected

The home of Gerald and MaryAnne O’Brien at 261 N. Pinecrest received the marker of Residential Garden of the Month presented by Bulb and Blossom Garden Club volunteer member Dean Deshotel.

Camp Bonjour at Prairie Acadian Center

The Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Cultural Center hosted a week long day camp, Camp Bonjour, for children ages 6-8.

George Prejean at Liberty

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will have a performance by George Prejean & Cajun Redemption. Admission is $5. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m.

Stay safe at amusement parks

I love going to a carnival fair with all the different rides available. My very favorite ride is the Ferris Wheel. I now find that fairs are even more enjoyable now that I have two grandsons. However, I use extreme caution when I allow them on fair rides.

Fruge, Vidrine wed during evening Nuptial Mass ceremony

St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Richard was the setting for the evening ceremony uniting Kimberlyn Brooke Fruge and John Paul Vidrine in Holy Matrimony. The Nuptial Mass ceremony was held on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. with the Reverend Wayne Duet officiating.

From The Eunice News files

From the July 2009 files of The Eunice News. Oilers rally past Rayne for Legion win. Eunice Oiler pitcher Beau Leger goes through his wind-up. LA Heat pitcher Brooke Fontenot concentrates as she releases the ball. Building just one change at St. Ed’s.

Crafters at StoryTime hour

A Martian spaceship, using a small cut out cardboard with a hole in the middle, a plastic colorful egg, and stick-on sticker, will be completed soon by Reighlan Gay, left, and Khloe Gay.