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Outdoor issues face legislators

Although they don’t always end up being debated inside Louisiana’s Capitol building, issues that capture the attention of hunters and anglers are constantly under review in ways both big and small, according to the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. State Rep.

Diana Guillory Craven

Diana Guillory Craven, age 67, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. No burial arrangements have been made. Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice is in charge of the arrangements.

Glenn M. Durbin

Glenn M. Durbin DECEMBER 28, 1950 – JANUARY 18, 2018 EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Glenn M. Durbin announces his passing on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at the Acadian Medical Center at the age of 67. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, Jan.

Etienne Boone, Sr.

Etienne Boone Sr. passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at the age of 80. He was born Aug. 28, 1937. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Chataignier. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice. Rev. Gary Mitchell will officiate.

Marie Elsie Frey

Marie Elsie Leger Frey passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at the age of 92. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. She was born on Oct. 10, 1925. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Chris Frye will officiate.

Shirley “Fox” Lanclos

Shirley “Fox” Estilette Lanclos passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at the age of 77. She was born Oct. 12, 1940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Algie P. St. Cyr

It is with sadness that the family of Algie P. St. Cyr announces his passing on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 82. At the family’s request there will be no visitation or service, and burial will be at a later date.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 18 Floyd Leis Jr. 42, 1100 block of Easy Street, Basile. Purse snatching, domestic abuse battery and simple battery. Joshua David Meyers, 35, 600 block of Chestnut Street, Mamou.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from The Eunice News radio dispatch logs. Jan. 18 07:03 Wreck at 8th and Park Avenue. 08:21 Union Pacific Railroad tracks not working properly. 09:51 Ex-wife harassing by phone in the 200 block of East Dean. 10:30 Vehicle in ditch in the 1500 block of West Magnolia.

Marie Elsie Frey

Marie Elsie Leger Frey passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the age of 92. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 1:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Chris Frye will officiate.