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Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Ja’Nessa Lavan Elmira Lavan announces the birth of her daughter, Ja’Nessa Telisa Dior Lavan, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 5 weighing 6 pounds and 15.6 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Telisa Nicole Lavan of Oberlin and Erick Neal Lavan Sr.
The cast of the upcoming Eunice Players’ Theatre production, “Off Moss and Men” are seated, from left, Liana Reed-Suzette LaCrepe, Lillian Veillon-Rhett, Elle Soileau-Donna Syles, and Oscar Summerlin-Chip Porcellini/Buzz. Second row, from left, are DJ Blankenship-Minnie Moss, Alexis Bordelon-Carmen Parker, and Katy Miller-Helen Bennet. In back, from left, are Joe Aucoin-Mickey Moss, Karlie Fontenot-Bertha Belcher, Ross Bertrand-Sal E. Mander, Haden Lasage-Washington Cloth, Riley Long-Hazel Knutley, and Rose

The cast of the upcoming Eunice Players’ Theatre production, “Off Moss and Men” are seated, from left, Liana Reed-Suzette LaCrepe, Lillian Veillon-Rhett, Elle Soileau-Donna Syles, and Oscar Summerlin-Chip Porcellini/Buzz. Second row, from left, are DJ Blankenship-Minnie Moss, Alexis Bordelon-Carmen Parker, and Katy Miller-Helen Bennet. In back, from left, are Joe Aucoin-Mickey Moss, Karlie Fontenot-Bertha Belcher, Ross Bertrand-Sal E. Mander, Haden Lasage-Washington Cloth, Riley Long-Hazel Knutley, and Rose

Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “Of Moss and Men”

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
We all have dreams and goals in our lives. And no one has more of dreams and goals than a young couple forging their way into a new life. Enter Mr. And Mrs. Moss. Their dreams of owning a former inn and making it into an entertainment venue would seem like a dream come true, right?
Braxton Lane Guillory

Braxton Lane Guillory

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Braxton Guillory Ashlyn Fontenot and Caleb Guillory of Mamou announce the birth of their son, Braxton Lane Guillory, born at Acadian Medical Center on June 3 weighing 6 pounds and 5.4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Cherie Godeaux of Lafayette and Gary Neil Fontenot Jr. of Lafayette.
Emma-Kate Reed, a seventh grader at St. Edmund, earned a perfect attendance certificate at the end of the school term awards program.

Emma-Kate Reed, a seventh grader at St. Edmund, earned a perfect attendance certificate at the end of the school term awards program.

Perfect attendance at St. Edmund

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Emma-Kate Reed, a seventh grader at St. Edmund, earned a perfect attendance certificate at the end of the school term awards program. She is with Principal Mitch Fontenot. (Submitted photo)
St. Anthony Catholic Church hosts Happy Days

St. Anthony Catholic Church hosts Happy Days

Vacation Bible School

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
St. Thomas More Catholic Church is holding its Vacation Bible School this week with plenty of arts and crafts for children. From left making a jellyfish are Cassie Ward and Emma Yaun. The theme of the VBS is “Scuba Diving into Friendship with God.”
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

Memorable ways to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Don’t forget your father Sunday, as Father’s Day is recognized. Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, for fathers, thankfully) a relic of the past.
The cast of the upcoming Eunice Players’ Theatre production, “Off Moss and Men” are seated, from left, Liana Reed-Suzette LaCrepe, Lillian Veillon-Rhett, Elle Soileau-Donna Syles, and Oscar Summerlin-Chip Porcellini/Buzz. Second row from left are DJ Blankenship-Minnie Moss, Alexis Bordelon-Carmen Parker, and Katy Miller-Helen Bennet. In back from left are Joe Aucoin-Mickey Moss, Karlie Fontenot-Bertha Belcher, Ross Bertrand-Sal E. Mander, Haden Lasage-Washington Cloth, Riley Long-Hazel Knutley, and Rose You

The cast of the upcoming Eunice Players’ Theatre production, “Off Moss and Men” are seated, from left, Liana Reed-Suzette LaCrepe, Lillian Veillon-Rhett, Elle Soileau-Donna Syles, and Oscar Summerlin-Chip Porcellini/Buzz. Second row from left are DJ Blankenship-Minnie Moss, Alexis Bordelon-Carmen Parker, and Katy Miller-Helen Bennet. In back from left are Joe Aucoin-Mickey Moss, Karlie Fontenot-Bertha Belcher, Ross Bertrand-Sal E. Mander, Haden Lasage-Washington Cloth, Riley Long-Hazel Knutley, and Rose You

Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “Of Moss and Men”

Myra Miller
Monday, June 10, 2024
We all have dreams and goals in our lives. And no one has more of dreams and goals than a young couple forging their way into a new life. Enter Mr. And Mrs. Moss. Their dreams of owning a former inn and making it into an entertainment venue would seem like a dream come true, right?
The installation of new officers for 2024-2026 took place during the Bulb & Blossom Garden’s May meeting. From left are Deborah Cristiano, secretary; Mona Redlich, vice president; Donna Baltakis, president; Sarah Bollich, treasurer; and Pam Quirk. (Submitted photos)

The installation of new officers for 2024-2026 took place during the Bulb & Blossom Garden’s May meeting. From left are Deborah Cristiano, secretary; Mona Redlich, vice president; Donna Baltakis, president; Sarah Bollich, treasurer; and Pam Quirk. (Submitted photos)

Bulb & Blossom Garden Club reports May meeting

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The May meeting of the Bulb & Blossom Garden Club was hosted by member Martha Guempel. Guempel had a lovely outdoor setting for the meeting, and served a delicious taco casserole and salad and a traditional Mexican flan prepared by Joyce Johnson.
Evan Aucoin

Evan Aucoin

St. Edmund Rodeo members qualify for state finals

Myra Miller
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
All members in St. Edmund Rodeo Club qualified for the state finals rodeo. The following Blue Jays were able to compete at the Louisiana Junior and High School Finals Rodeo, which was held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Junior High competed May 24-26 and High School competed May 30-June 1.