Community

New director has much to look forward to

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Iam still having so much fun! Working with the incoming Director Clare Coleman has been an interesting time for both of us. As I look forward to Dec. 19 as the last day of working, I am continually looking back at the 15 and one half years spent working in Jefferson Davis Parish.

PRIZE - WINNING POULTRY

Easton Bellard, 4, placed first with his checkered giant rabbit at the Jeff Davis Parish Fair Livestock Show. He is the son of Jeremy Bellard and Ariel Daigle of Jennings.

 

EHS Student Council donates stuffed toys to JDSO

The Elton High School (EHS) Student Council held their fifth consecutive toy drive for the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office (JDSO).The drive, Operation Kuddles for Kids, was created to provide soft, plush toys for deputies to carry in their units.The toys are distributed to small children they encounter during traumatic calls, or for in-service officers to provide affirmation to troubled students with disciplinary issues. The program is led by Student Council Director EHS teacher Jessica Guillory.

BCS Pumpking Decorating Contest winners announced

Bethel Christian hosted its second grade class’ fifth annual pumpkin decorating contest this week. At left, Riley Spell’s “Jesus’ Cross” took Overall, while first place went to Luke Ward’s “Noah’s Ark” (below left). Stephen Lantier (below center) earned second place with “Jonah in the Whale,”and third place honors went to Rylee Arabie’s “Baby Jesus’ Manger,” shown below at right.

WHS lists honor roll students

Welsh High School announces it Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the first nine weeks. The following students are included in that list:

Honor Roll

Griffiths announce birth of daughter

Patrick and Hilary Griffith of Jennings welcomed home their daughter, Mary Ashlyn, who was born on July 26, 2018, at Lafayette General Hospital.

She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long at birth.

Older siblings include Isabella Griffith of Baton Rouge and Sophia, Hanno, William and Hayes Griffith of Jennings.

Maternal grandparents are Ken and Kim Cormier of Jennings. Paternal grandparents are the late Sally and Hanno Griffith.

Great-grandparent is Elaine Babineaux.

Dairy Club kicks off 2018-19 year

The 2018-2019 Jeff Davis 4-H Dairy Club is off to a great start this year, according to Club Volunteer Kori Myers. Jeff Davis Dairy club members include Kyle Sonnier, Camille Sonnier, Wyatt Sonnier, Aubrie Istre, Ella Istre, Dani Thibodeaux, Averi Thibodeaux, Marie Thibodeaux and Benjamin Sonnier.

The club completed an educational booth during the Parish Fair to educate the public on the importance of drinking milk. Their booth was themed “MILK-The Greatest Drink on Earth”.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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All-Parish Band Night

Marching bands from around the parish dazzled fans at Jerry Simmons Stadium Tuesday night for the third annual All-Parish Band Night. The event offers a chance for the community to

Record-breaking crowds for Boo on the Avenue

Boo on ave 3-This group of trick or treaters roamed the streets of downtown Lake Arthur playing games and getting candy. They include Anna Katherine Fluitt, Weston Fluitt, William Fluitt