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The leaves are falling all over the state now. There are several things you can do with those leaves. One great way to use those leaves to your — and your plants’ — benefit is to use leaf litter as mulch.

New Life Counseling Pregnancy Center Marketing and Event Coordinator Emily Daigle (center) recently spoke with members of the Welsh Rotary Club about the resources available through the center. Her presentation focused on the ministry and its mission to uphold the sanctity of human life, as well as promote sexual purity and healthy relationships, by providing education and support for women with pregnancy related concerns. Daigle is pictured with Rotaian Tina Larence (left) and Welsh Rotary President Arlene Heinen.

Directors, cast and crew of Chip Off the Old Block (CHIPS) High School theatre group celebrating together after the recent production of “Twenty Minute Romeo and Juliet” by Kristin Doherty. Pictured (in no particular order) are Thomas Frazier-Cole, Bailey Landry, Isabel Watkins, Brooklyn Atteberry, Allyson Treme, Braedon Trahan, Ava Broussard, Brooklyn Doucet, Shyla Swarna, River Trahan, Liam Landry, Hannah Minden, Morgan Litton, Elizabeth Bergeaux, Casey LaCoste, Elina Lejeune, Haylee Miller, Majid Oumarou, Jesse Ward, Lance LaFosse, Emily Davidson, Blair Bertrand and Ellie McMillin. The high school CHIPS group will be holding another production the the spring.

When Herbert “Hub” Miller worked as a global leader for an international agriculture science company, his boss ended every meeting with a reminder of the “FAST” acronym to recognize the signs of stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call 911.

A debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke

Daily News photos by Erin Hargrave