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BORDELON PENS BOOK OF POETRY - Eunice native Amanda Lejeune Bordelon released her first book of poetry in June 2023. Shown above is a photo of the author and a photo of the cover artwork. (Photo courtesy of Amanda L. Bordelon)

BORDELON PENS BOOK OF POETRY - Eunice native Amanda Lejeune Bordelon released her first book of poetry in June 2023. Shown above is a photo of the author and a photo of the cover artwork. (Photo courtesy of Amanda L. Bordelon)

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Eunice native pens book of poetry

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Monday, August 7, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Eunice native Amanda Lejeune Bordelon has had a love of books and writing from the time her mother would read to her at night, especially during the holidays. Her love of poetry began in elementary school when she discovered the works of Robert Frost.
HILL DISCUSSES VFW - VFW Post #3803 Quartermaster Hillery Hill (center) visited the August 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club as the guest of Rotarian Patricia Duplechin (left). They are shown with Rotary President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

HILL DISCUSSES VFW - VFW Post #3803 Quartermaster Hillery Hill (center) visited the August 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club as the guest of Rotarian Patricia Duplechin (left). They are shown with Rotary President Brian Ardoin (right). (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Ville Platte Rotary: Hill talks about VFW membership

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Monday, August 7, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Patricia Duplechin welcomed Hillery Hill as the guest speaker for the August 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Hill shared a little history of Post #3803, stating it was established on June 13, 1940.
Mr. and Mrs. John Michael David

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Mr. David, Miss Mouton united in holy matrimony

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Monday, July 31, 2023
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Baton Rouge provided the setting for a lovely 6:30 p.m. ceremony uniting Miss Lindsey Elizabeth Mouton and Mr. John Michael David in holy matrimony with Father Trey Nelson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P.
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Looking Back: Recalling events of July 2013

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Monday, July 24, 2023
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor This week, we take a look back 10 years ago at the events of July 2013.
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Minister’s Corner: Contentment is a choice

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Monday, July 24, 2023
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Contentment is truly possible. That may be difficult for most of us to believe when we are going through trials and we feel deprived, but it is possible, with the Lord’s help, to be content. Let’s be honest for a minute.
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Heritage Manor News: Exercising with the elderly

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Monday, July 24, 2023
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Exercise improves vitality, boosts health and leaves one feeling energized.
Carrol LaFleur is pictured on the right as she talks about books on the life of Fr. Verbis LaFleur, who was declared a servant of God by the Diocese of Lafayette. Pictured on the left of Fr. Travis Abadie, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church of Arnaudville. (Photo courtesy of St. Bernard Catholic Church)

Carrol LaFleur is pictured on the right as she talks about books on the life of Fr. Verbis LaFleur, who was declared a servant of God by the Diocese of Lafayette. Pictured on the left of Fr. Travis Abadie, pastor of St. Francis Regis Catholic Church of Arnaudville. (Photo courtesy of St. Bernard Catholic Church)

Brewing saints along Bayou Teche

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Monday, July 17, 2023
By: TONY MARKS Editor ARNAUDVILLE - The Theology on the Bayou series returned to Bayou Teche Brewery this summer, and the talks are centered around the three residents of South Louisiana, Fr.
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Minister’s Corner: Maintain a proper focus

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Monday, July 17, 2023
By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance There are so many people who worry about everything. They worry about their finances, their families, their jobs, their health. etc. Every step is one of caution, concern and worry.
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Heritage Manor News: Retirement pros and cons

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Monday, July 17, 2023
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) There are always pros and cons to any decision made.
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Who’s getting married

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Monday, July 10, 2023
(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.) Sixteen couples obtained marriage licenses during the month of June from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.
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