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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, February 13, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 10 Charlotte A. Bergeron, 62, 1400 block of Bearb Road, Sunset. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation of a motor. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Monday, February 13, 2023

Dept. of Veterans Affairs office in Eunice The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has relocated its office in Eunice to the Northwest Community Center at 501 Samuel Drive. The office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for State and Federal holidays.

Stanley J. Zaunbrecher

Myra Miller

Monday, February 13, 2023

EUNICE–With heavy hearts the family of Stanley J. Zaunbrecher announces his passing on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata. Burial will follow in the St.

Donald "Jean" Fontenot

Myra Miller

Monday, February 13, 2023

Donald “Jean” Fontenot passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 87. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 9 a.m.

A Read the Bible Across Eunice site at St. Mathilda Catholic Church on Feb. 4. (Submitted photo)

Bible read at sites across Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

Read the Bible Across Eunice was held Feb. 4 with Eunice City Judge Terry Hoychick coordinating the prayer event.

Brushes, scouring pads, sandpaper and lubricating oils are best for hand pruner maintenance. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Clean up those dull, rusty garden tools before pruning

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

Benjamin Franklin said, “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” I would take that one step further and say that taking care of one’s tools is insurance on your investment. Everything requires a little maintenance, and garden tools are no exception.

Rep. Johnson to hold town hall in Opelousas

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will hold a town hall meeting on Monday to provide updates from Washington and take questions from constituents. The town hall event is open to the public and open to the media. The town hall in St. Landry Parish is scheduled from 2;30 to 3;30 p.m.

Eunice Mardi Gras launches with Taster’s Choice

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival in Eunice begins Wednesday and is focused on the intersection of Walnut Avenue and 2nd Street. The Eunice Community Health Center is bringing back the 12th Annual Taster’s Choice at the LSUE Mumphrey Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15.

Try to pass wildlife legislation

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

Dear Editor The U.S. Congress failed just short in December of passing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help protect our national wildlife heritage. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) would have provided Louisiana with around $15.

Hard landings v. soft landings

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, February 10, 2023

It is important to know the history of government spending, supply and demand, economic growth, and debt as they are all connected in controlling “Price Stability”—which avoids inflation and/or deflation.