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Fusilier, Timpa exchange vows during evening ceremony

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Lake Charles served as the setting for an evening ceremony uniting Jenna Laine Fusilier and John Paul Timpa II in Holy Matrimony. The ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 with the Reverend Keith Pellerin officiating.

Eunice High senior animal project

Eunice High seniors, Christian Watson, left, Choyce Schannette and Brandon Babineaux did their senior project by holding bake sales at school for both lunches, and with the proceeds they bought dog collars, dog food, shampoo, toys and treats to St. Landry Animal Shelter in Opelousas on Oct. 16.

Special guest of honor at Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary recently had a special visitor on campus Superintendent Patrick Jenkins. Jenkins paid a visit to pre-k stuents in Jaimie Lavergne’s class.

East Elementary students ‘Use Their Head’

As part of East Elementary’s Drug Awareness week activities, students and faculty were asked to dress accordingly, and some days with crazy hair or hats. The slogan for Wednesday, Oct. 25, was “Use Your Head - Don’t Do Drugs.

Highland Elementary students ‘Vote to Be Drug Free’

Highland Elementary pre-k and kindergarten students wore red Monday during Red Ribbon Week and the school’s theme was “Vote to Be Drug Free.” Teachers are Jaimie Lavergne, pre-k; and Amy Myers, kindergarten. (Submitted Photo)

Acadia DAR guests of Sovereign Nation of Coushatta Tribe

Acadia Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were guests of the Sovereign Nation of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana in Elton. Regent, Charlene Lacombe and Jonas John, Director of the Heritage Department of the Coushatta Tribe, planned an educational program for Oct. 12.

Safety tips for trick-or-treaters

The city of Eunice will have Trick-or-Treat for children from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Also on the the same day and times our 2nd Street merchants will hand out candy and other goodies for Trick-or-Treaters to enjoy.

St. Edmund homecoming queen crowned

St. Edmund homecoming queen was crowned Friday evening during half-time events. Abby Miller, right, a senior, at St. Edmund High School received the crown from last year’s queen Mallory Allain. Miller is the daughter of Brad and Tonya Miller of Eunice. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

EHS Alumni gives back to EHS athletics

The Eunice High School Alumni Association gave back to the high school from some of the proceeds from the annual August Softball Tournament.

Word Ministries proclamation declared

Ginny Moody, city of Eunice clerk, on behalf of Mayor Scott Fontenot, presented a proclamation to the Rev. Caleb Semien, pastor of Word Ministries Church. The proclamation is honoring the 10th pastoral & church anniversary of Caleb and Pam Semien.