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Eunice Radio Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 3 03:05 Request to speak to an officer in the 600 block of Sharon. 04:47 Caller in the 1700 block of West Magnolia advised that her neighbor’s carport is on fire. Eunice Fire Department enroute.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 1-3: Taylor Cormier, 22, 400 block of Harmon Lane, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

Michael Wayne Carrier

Michael Wayne Carrier passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 68. A Funeral Service will be held on at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Brent Shoalmire officiating. Cremation will follow.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 30 Chelsea B. Miller, 33, 200 block of Aymond, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse, one count. Rita Marie Citizen, 34, 1900 block of Park Winter Halter Apartment, Lake Charles. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 30 04:36 Subject in a dumpster at GoodWill. 05:56 Caller from Manuel Cleaners advised of a subject that is yelling for help nearby on Vine. 07:08 Counterfeit money at McDonald’s.

Wendy Madison Charlie

Wendy Madison Charlie passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the age of 54. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in Green Oaks Cemetery in Lanse`Aux Paille.

News notes

National Day of Prayer set May 6 The National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon, Thursday at the Eunice City Hall parking lot area. The public is invited. For more information, call the Rev. Caleb Semien at 457-2891.

Make Earth Day every day with sustainable practices

April is such a busy time in the garden. It’s also when we celebrate Earth Day. What better time to reflect on how we as gardeners can help preserve our planet for future generations than now?

Biden was right then wrong on refugees

The annual refugee resettlement kerfuffle is underway.

How about celebrating the unsung mothers?

Since you asked, my niece Claire is expecting her first baby in August. Her sister Emma is expecting her second child in October. I have faith that both young ladies will someday earn a spot in a Hall of Fame for Mothers. Alas, history is littered with mothers who DIDN’T receive proper recognition.