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VP Rotary hears from members, welcomes LaFLeur
January 10, Meeting Rotarian Bob Manuel, during the January 10, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, discussed changes and updates in current lighting trends. He noted legislation was passed a...
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Farm Bureau sets Queen’s Contest
Evangeline Parish Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its annual Queen’s Contest. Any single female between the ages of 16 and 19 by June 1, a resident of Evangeline Parish and a daughter...
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Boggy Bayou youth pageants set for March 17
The 2012 Boggy Bayou Festival (BBF) youth pageants are set for Saturday, March 17, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Pine Prairie High School auditorium. Divisions include: Baby Miss Boggy Bayou, girls 0...
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Winner announced
Sacred Heart Elementary third graders recently participated in a cabbage growing contest sponsored by Bonnie Plants. The contest is based on a 12-week growing period. The plants were brought back t...
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Anderson celebrates fourth birthday
Givonnie Du’Valier Anderson Jr., the son of Kimberly Thomas and Givonnie Anderson Sr. of Mamou, celebrated his fourth birthday with a party at his home Wednesday, January 18, 2012. The party theme ...
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Gallow honored
Daniel Gallow, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ville Platte, was honored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette during the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass and Award Ceremony c...
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Manley celebrates sixth birthday
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Ja’Kylin Manley, the son of Kyra Simon and Joekoby Manley of Ville Platte, celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at Chuck E. Cheese in Lafayette Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Grandparents are Nath...
Taffi celebrates first birthday
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Kaleb James Taffi, the son of Lorrie Comeaux and James Taffi of Ville Platte, celebrated his first birthday with a party at his Paw Paw and Granny Comeaux’ house in December, 2011. His birthday was...
Crawford celebrates fifth birthday
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Matthew Sean Crawford, the son of Pat and Kathy Crawford of Middletown, Rhode Island, celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at his home Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Grandparents are Paul Roy and ...
Crawford celebrates seventh birthday
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Thomas Patrick Crawford, the son of Pat and Kathy Crawford of Middletown, Rhode Island, celebrated his seventh birthday with a party at his home Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Grandparents are Paul Ro...
VFW donates monthly barbecue
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Members of VFW Post #3803 recently prepared its monthly barbecue for the residents of Heritage Manor Nursing Home. The residents are always grateful for the meal and enjoy it each month. Shown, fro...
VP Rotary Club welcomes recent guests
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December 6, Meeting Dr. Craig Cole was the guest speaker at the December 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is originally from Jackson, Mississippi, and graduated from Ole Miss before ...
Mr. Hebert, Miss Arnold united in holy matrimony
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Pine Prairie provided the setting for a lovely 1:30 p.m. ceremony Saturday, January 14, 2012, uniting Miss Karsen Elizabeth Arnold and Mr. Adrian Paul Hebert in holy ...
Mr. Taffi, Miss Comeaux plan February nuptials
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The engagement of Miss Lorrie Danyell Comeaux to Mr. James Curtis Taffi, the son of Curtis and Tracey Taffi of Ville Platte, has been announced by her parents, Dale and Gayle Comeaux of Ville Platt...
Mr. Hebert, Miss McCaulley plan February nuptials
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The engagement of Miss Abby Blaire McCaulley to Mr. Rodney Bryant Hebert, the son of Rodney and Rachel Hebert of Beaver Creek, has been announced by her parents, Scott and Debbie McCaulley of Vidri...
Mr. Fontenot, Miss Vincent united in holy matrimony
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St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne provided the setting for a lovely 1 p.m. ceremony Saturday, October 29, 2011, uniting Miss Kayla Renee Vincent and Mr. Jeremy Paul Fontenot in holy matrimony wit...
Mr. Hebert, Miss Arnold plan January nuptials
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The engagement of Miss Karsen Elizabeth Arnold to Mr. Adrian Paul Hebert, the son of Richard and Rosemary Hebert of Turkey Creek, has been announced by her parents, Troy and Jodi Arnold of Ville Pl...
Mr. LaFleur, Miss Duplechain joined in marriage
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The Poin Aux Loups Springs Ballroom in Iota provided the setting for a lovely 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday, December 3, 2011, uniting Miss Danyelle Paige Duplechain and Mr. John Rickey LaFleur Jr. in m...
Hazeltons welcome son
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BOY, Ryder Drake Hazelton was born December 14, 2011, at 5:50 p.m. in Savoy Medical Center in Mamou to Ricky and Ashley Hazelton of Pine Prairie, weighing seven pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are...
Fontenot and Duncan welcome son
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BOY, Alexander Shae Duncan was born November 30, 2011, at 6:13 p.m. in Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge to Liza Fontenot and Todd Duncan of Baton Rouge, weighing eight pounds, 6.7 oun...
Cherrys welcome son
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BOY, Casen Gage Cherry was born October 4, 2011, at 12:56 p.m. in Opelousas General Hospital to Evan and Tiji Cherry of Bayou Chicot, weighing five pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Terry and Sh...
Lafleurs welcome son
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BOY, Andre Luc Lafleur was born October 25, 2011, at 12:24 a.m. in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. Donovan Lafleur of Lake Charles, weighing seven pounds, seven ounces. Grandparents...
Brunets welcome son
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BOY, William Ross Brunet was born September 5, 2011, at 11:06 p.m. in Opelousas General Hospital to Ross and Sarah Brunet of Ville Platte, weighing nine pounds, three ounces. Grandparents are Kenn...
Fontenots welcome son
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BOY, Eli Hayes Fontenot was born October 15, 2011, at 8:03 a.m. in Opelousas General Hospital to Kaylum and Erin Fontenot of Ville Platte, weighing six pounds. Grandparents are Don and Brenda Demo...
Eunice Player's Theatre presents new play
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The Eunice Players’ Theatre presents “The Subject Was Roses,” a two-act drama directed by Gabe Ortego. The show opens Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m. and continues October 5-9, at 7 p.m. It closes Sun...
Eunice Players' Theatre to open new show
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The Eunice Players’ Theatre is set to open “The Subject Was Roses” with a matinee Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m. Dinner theatre is scheduled Tuesday, October 5, at 6 p.m. at Nick’s on Second St., wit...
Employee and resident of the month announced at Savoy Care Center
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Anita Wilson was named Savoy Care Center’s Employee of the Month for August, and Linda LeBleu was named Resident of the Month. Wilson has been employed with Savoy Care Center for one year and is al...
Young & Talented headline Liberty show
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Saturday, AUGUST 21, 2010, the Liberty Theater's "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Cajun Music Radio and TV Show in Eunice, LA, presents an evening of "The Young & the Talented" with Calico & the Off-Brand ...
Swamp Pop Night at Liberty features musicians, Cajun humorist
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On Saturday, Aug. 14 the Liberty Theater's "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Cajun Music Radio and TV Show in Eunice presents SWAMP POP NIGHT with Sean Vidrine & da' Classics with Charlo and a special appea...
Family and Consumer News: February is American Heart Month
by Adrianne Vidrine
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In recognition of American Heart Month, I would like to share the following information from the Centers for Disease Control and Pr...
Minister’s Corner: I’m not Superman
by Dr. Brian Dore'
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When I was a child, everybody had a super hero of some sort. It might have been Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk, Super Girl, etc. I was always partial to Superman and Hercules myself. Thes...
Heritage Manor News: Renal Disease
by Patricia Duplechin
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There is a normal decrease in renal function as we age. This is largely due to decreased renal blood flow, which results from narrowing of the arteries in the renal system. The size of the kidney a...
Family and Consumer News: Use the Nutrition Facts Label
by Adrianne Vidrine
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People look at food labels for a variety of reasons, but whatever the reason, it’s a good idea to understand how to use it to make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet. ...
Minister’s Corner: The ultimate sacrifice
by Dr. Brian Dore'
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In Matthew 10:38, Jesus says, “...he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.” Living a life for Christ is not about fame or fortune, it is about impact, making a dif...
Heritage Manor News: Activity Professionals Week
by Patricia Duplechin
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National Activity Professionals Week will be celebrated from January 22-28. This week was created to give honor and recognition to the dedicated individuals who contribute so much to the quality of...
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