From left are Mitch Pellerin from Freedom Behavioral; Rotarian Eric Gil; Holly Fontenot, a licensed clinical social worker with Freedom Behavioral; and Rotary President Peter Strawitz. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
The Rotary Club of Ville Platte closed out the month of October by hearing from Holly Fontenot, who is a licensed clinical social worker at Freedom Behavioral here in Ville Platte.
MANY OF THE old timers who are still around have warm memories of “Ethel,” the first fire truck owned by the Ville Platte Fire Department. The 1927 American La France was bought new in that year, and it was only fitting for Chief Milton Reed to name the truck after his only daughter, Ethel. The original fire truck was retired from service many years ago but is still standing in the City Barn.
For many years, there have been those in Ville Platte who have fulfilled their boyhood dreams of becoming a brave fireman willing to sacrifice their lives and limbs for the thrill of being part of
Landon Theriot, a 5th grader at Bayou Chicot, placed first in the Most Colorful Small Dog category. He also placed first in Best Trick. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
The following is a rundown of the results of the 4-H Pet Show held Wednesday, October 21, at the Chauncey Pitre Multi-purpose Building:
(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)
(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)
145 Court St.
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Phone: 337-363-3939
Fax: 337-363-2841