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In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana.

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Is your name on the list of those owed money?

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, October 2, 2023

In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owner, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.

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Myra Miller

Monday, October 2, 2023

CDA meeting set for Monday On Monday the Catholic Daughters of the Americas court Eunice 208 will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jeanmard Center on North 3rd Street. The meeting is open to all visitors who are interested in becoming involved in the CDA.

World War II and U.S. Navy Veteran Joe Richard of Church Point is presented with a slice of birthday cake by American Legion Post 225 Commander Dennis Hart during Richard’s 100th birthday party on July 23. Richard, Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, according to the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, passed away Wednesday, just two months after his 100th birthday. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

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State’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor passes away

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

World War II and U.S. Navy veteran Joe Richard, a native of Church Point and Louisiana’s last known Pearl Harbor survivor, has passed away. He was 100. “A patriot, hero, friend to all, Mr. Joe Richard passed away yesterday (September 27). He will be missed by all.

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Voting resumes Monday

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

Early voting for the Oct. 14 election will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Eunice City Hall and Registrar of Voter’s Office in the courthouse in Opelousas. The deadline for anyone to request an absentee-by-mail ballot is Oct. 10, other than military or overseas.

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School Board approves state-funded stipend

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

The St. Landry Parish School Board approved state-funded stipends of $2,000 to certified staff and $1,000 to support staff this fall. The Board voted for the stipends at a special meeting on Sept. 21 Long-term substitutes are to receive $1,000 stipends.

Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2019. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Parish finances boosted with federal money

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

The Landry Parish Government finances were boosted in 2022 by an infusion of federal dollars, according to Steve Moosa, CPA, of Darnall Sikes & Frederick, who delivered an audit report the Parish Council’s Sept. 20 meeting.

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St. Thomas More Bazaar set Oct. 7, 8

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

The St. Thomas More Catholic Church Bazaar is scheduled for Oct. 7 and 8. The Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday the bazaar will open at 11 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. There will be games and entertainment for the entire family, plus bazaar foods.

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St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Succession of Enolia M. Guidry Papillion. Thursday, Sept. 14 Taylor Nezat vs Jacob Dupre, damages. In Re Abigail Lizett Ville et all, name change.

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Hidden danger of drought

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, September 29, 2023

The loss of fine feeder roots is a hidden danger of drought. Feeder roots grow out of the thick woody tree roots. While woody roots grow down into the soil, feeder roots grow up toward the soil surface. Their main job is to absorb water, minerals, and oxygen.

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Myra Miller

Thursday, September 28, 2023

CDA meeting set for Monday Oct. 2 On Monday the Catholic Daughters of the Americas court Eunice 208 will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jeanmard Center on North 3rd Street. The meeting is open to all visitors who are interested in becoming involved in the CDA.