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Chickens on the Run at St. Francis

Before Thanksgiving the first-grade class of Shari Tavera at St. Francis School were given a picture of a turkey. The object of their class project was to disguise the turkey so it could not be caught to eat for Thanksgiving.

St. Francis honor roll students play bingo

During each nine-weeks grading period at St. Francis, those students making President’s list (all As) and those making honor roll (As/Bs) are treated to a bingo in the gymnasium. Students have the pleasure of playing bingo and winning prizes. They are also treated to nachos and a drink.

Birth Announcements

Laura Brown William and Tracey Aucoin Brown announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Catherine Brown, born at Acadian Medical Center on Nov. 28 weighing 6 pounds and 10 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Andre Aucoin and Karen Aucoin. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Jennifer Brown.

Cleco donates to Eunice Food Bank

Willie Bergeron with Cleco donates a $1,000 check to Mary Ann Guillory, director of Eunice Food Bank Tuesday morning during the annual Eunice Food Bank Food Drive. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Student of the Year candidates at Eunice Junior High

In order to qualify for Eunice Jr. High School Student of the Year students must have been enrolled in the Eunice public school system in the sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade, maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average, and have an outstanding discipline record.

Pajama Day at Eunice Elementary

Students at Eunice Elementary strive to arrive on time and remain at school the entire day for their ‘Every Minute Counts’ program. They were recently rewarded with a pajama day for reaching a school-wide goal.

Students of the Month at East Elementary

East Elementary named its Students of the Month for October. Those students honored, included, seated, from left, Linden Olivier, Cullen Babineaux, Lillian Allison, Cobyn Andrepont and Brayston Ballew.

Class Act Student of the Week

This week’s Student of the Week is Sarah Lavergne, a senior at Eunice High School. Her parents are Shannon and Karen Lavergne. If you had to live in another part of the world, where would you want to live and why?

Gardens can provide holiday decorations

By Dan Gill LSU AgCenter Horticulturist Our gardens are full of plant materials that can add unique beauty to holiday decorations. Look for attractive foliage, bright berries, decorative cones or pods, and consider materials that can be dried.

Troy LeJeune 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 Troy Lejeune & Cajun Revue. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Admission $5. Starting at 10 a.m.