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Myra Miller

Myra Miller

How to avoid dry turkey

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners. The National Turkey Federation estimates about 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving each year, followed by 22 million turkeys at Christmastime. Turkey makes a pleasing picture on the dinner table.
The class of 1968 Charles Drew High held a reunion recently. Classmates enjoyed a four-day of festivities and activities together. Seated, from left, are Cynthia Ann Doucet, Lillian C. Parker, Diana Robinson and Geraldine Paul. Second row, from left, are Lana Hickerson, Ora Lee Andrus, Lara Castille, Consuella Caldwell, James Price, Patricia Harrison and Watty Jones. In back, from left, are Charles Guillory, Anthony Guillory, Morris Vallaire Jr, Ernest Mitchell, Martin Willie Guillory and Lawrence Allison.

The class of 1968 Charles Drew High held a reunion recently. Classmates enjoyed a four-day of festivities and activities together. Seated, from left, are Cynthia Ann Doucet, Lillian C. Parker, Diana Robinson and Geraldine Paul. Second row, from left, are Lana Hickerson, Ora Lee Andrus, Lara Castille, Consuella Caldwell, James Price, Patricia Harrison and Watty Jones. In back, from left, are Charles Guillory, Anthony Guillory, Morris Vallaire Jr, Ernest Mitchell, Martin Willie Guillory and Lawrence Allison.

Charles Drew Class of 1968 holds reunion

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Charles Drew High School class of 1968 held a reunion. Classmates had the opportunity to get together and enjoyed food, fun and festivities during four days, Oct. 19-22.
Members of NAUW-Eunice Branch attended church service at the Greater Outreach Ministries Worship Center in Eunice and presented gifts to the pastor. From left, are Rochelle Milton, Chrystal R. Wiley, Shelsy Williams, branch president; Rev. and Mrs. Luke Johnson at Greater Outreach Ministries Worship Center in Eunice, Carolyn Baldwin and Lelia Adams. (Submitted photos)

Members of NAUW-Eunice Branch attended church service at the Greater Outreach Ministries Worship Center in Eunice and presented gifts to the pastor. From left, are Rochelle Milton, Chrystal R. Wiley, Shelsy Williams, branch president; Rev. and Mrs. Luke Johnson at Greater Outreach Ministries Worship Center in Eunice, Carolyn Baldwin and Lelia Adams. (Submitted photos)

NAUW observes Pastor Appreciation Month

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Pastors are those persons called on for many things and many times we forget to say a simple “Thank you” for their service.
Myra Miller

Myra Miller

The roles of the various branches of the military

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Each November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every November 11 and honors the service of all U.S. military veterans.
Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Birth Announcements

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Manasseh Sharlow Skyler Fontenot and Xavier Sharlow announce the birth of their son, Manasseh Jamil Sharlow, born at Acadian Medical Center on Oct. 16 weighing 7 pounds and 12.4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Misty Allison of Eunice and Timothy Fontenot of Eunice.
From left, are Shirhonda Adams, Angela Ned Williams, Francine Fontenot, and Patricia Harrison, vice president of NAUW, Eunice Branch. (Submitted photos)

From left, are Shirhonda Adams, Angela Ned Williams, Francine Fontenot, and Patricia Harrison, vice president of NAUW, Eunice Branch. (Submitted photos)

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The NAUW Eunice Branch sponsored and held a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Oct. 26. The walk included breast cancer survivors, different organizations, groups, individuals and churches were represented. At the conclusion of the walk there were guest speakers Joyce Neville, RN; and Dr.
Celeste Gomez, Patricia Ortalano and Fran Guillory

Celeste Gomez, Patricia Ortalano and Fran Guillory

LGCF District VII Fall meeting

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Fall meeting for Louisiana Garden Club Federation District VII took place on Oct. 19 hosted by the Oakdale Garden Club. The venue was decorated celebrating the season of Autumn. Pumpkins and chrysanthemums provided pops of color throughout the hall.
Attending the unveiling were Dean Deshotel, Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, Celeste Gomez, Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, Linda Finley, Lake Charles Garden Club, Margo Racca, Diggers & Weeders, Barbara Morris, Diggers & Weeders, Roxanna Champagne, LGCF Immediate Past President, Doris Hay, Diggers & Weeders, Patricia Ortalono, LGCF President, Georgie Petitjean, Crowley Garden Club, Nookie Miller, Jennings Garden Club, Kathy Tell, Diggers & Weeders, Sissy Gall, Crowley Garden Club, Pam, Diggers & Weeders, and Amm

Attending the unveiling were Dean Deshotel, Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, Celeste Gomez, Bulb & Blossom Garden Club, Linda Finley, Lake Charles Garden Club, Margo Racca, Diggers & Weeders, Barbara Morris, Diggers & Weeders, Roxanna Champagne, LGCF Immediate Past President, Doris Hay, Diggers & Weeders, Patricia Ortalono, LGCF President, Georgie Petitjean, Crowley Garden Club, Nookie Miller, Jennings Garden Club, Kathy Tell, Diggers & Weeders, Sissy Gall, Crowley Garden Club, Pam, Diggers & Weeders, and Amm

Louisiana Garden Club Federation VII unveils new Blue Star Marker

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Blue Star Memorial Marker was unveiled on October 23 in Jennings at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in honor of men and women who serve in the Armed Forces.
Grand Lady Philomena Bernard presents, right, a certificate to the oldest and longest member Lady Alzina Richardson who celebrated her 93rd birthday the following day. (Submitted photos)

Grand Lady Philomena Bernard presents, right, a certificate to the oldest and longest member Lady Alzina Richardson who celebrated her 93rd birthday the following day. (Submitted photos)

Knights of Peter Claver of St. Mathilda celebrates 79 years of service

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Knights of Peter Claver is a religious organization that is affiliated and a service to the Catholic Church.
Large crowds attended the fourth annual Trunk or Treat held at LSUE

Large crowds attended the fourth annual Trunk or Treat held at LSUE

Trunk or Treat at LSUE

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
LSU Eunice hosted its fourth annual Trunk or Treat on campus Sunday afternoon. The event was free to the public. There were 31 Halloween decorated and themed vendors plus seven local fire and police vehicles. There were about 2,000 people that attended the Halloween event. (Photos by Myra Miller)