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Birth Announcements

Haley LaFleur Shane and Elizabeth LaFleur of Eunice announce the birth of their daughter, Haley Elizabeth LaFleur, born at Acadian Medical Center on May 1 weighing 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Hedy Pitre of Eunice.

Women’s retreat at ABC

The Acadian Baptist Center of Eunice held its annual women’s conference on April 21-22. Katy James of Ridgeland, Mississippi, right, led the worship in music. The speaker was Bible teacher and author Kathy Nelson of Speak It Ministries, left.

Burden Museum & Gardens offers summertime activities

By: Rick Bogren, rbogren@agcenter.lsu.edu BATON ROUGE— As summer heats up in south Louisiana, Burden Museum & Gardens offers many activities to help people enjoy the changing season. Special summertime events to remember On Monday through Friday, June 5 to 9, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Simple tricks to satisfy picky eaters

Do you have a child who is a picky eater? If so, you may find the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, helpful. I wish I would have thought about these clever techniques with my daughters years ago. However, to those of you with young children who are picky eaters, don’t lose heart.

Dupuy at Liberty Saturday

The “Rendez-vous des Cajuns” Cajun Music Radio & TV show Saturday at the Liberty Center at 6 p.m. will feature a performance by Cameron Dupuy & The Cajun Troubadors. Show starts at 6 p.m. The Liberty opens at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. Starting at 10 a.m.

Miss Teen Eunice, Miss Eunice pageant set for May 13

The Teen Miss Eunice/Miss Eunice Pageant will be held May 13 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Eunice High School. Admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased from any Junior Auxiliary member or will be available at the door.

Senior and junior ACE Lettermen at Eunice High

Junior and senior Academic Curriculum Excellence Lettermen were recognized at Eunice High School’s Academic Excellence program. Principal Mitchell Fontenot added the criteria to meet Academic Lettering requirements.

Eunice High School named valedictorians and salutatorian

Eunice High School named its valedictorians and salutatorian during its Academic Excellence program held April 28. From left, are Richlyn Prather, salutatorian; Katlyn Joubert, Jyhreh Johnson, and Elise Velez, valedictorians. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Birth Announcements

Rylan Willis Reign Willis Romelzy and Rachelle Willis of Gonzales announce the birth of their twins, a son and daughter, Rylan Connor Willis, and Reign Camryn Willis, born at Acadian Medical Center, on April 26. Rylan weighed 5 pounds and 5 ounces and Reign weighed 6 pounds and 4.6 ounces.

Wedding Calendar

May Aungelle Fontenot, Trent Vidrine, May 26, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Eunice. June Lauren Heinen, Tyler Theriot, June 16, 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church, New Orleans.