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Minister’s Corner: Christ the door

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In John 10:9 (KJV), Jesus says, “I am the door; by me if any man enters in, he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture.” What exactly does this mean to be saved, to enter the door and shut something behind us?
Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street pose with the students and staff of the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place.

Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street pose with the students and staff of the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place.

VP Girls-Boys Place welcomes special guests

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street received a huge welcome when they made an appearance at the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place on Thursday, July 7.
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICES DISCUSSED - Jacques Dupre, center, visited the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss his career with Acadian Ambulance. He is shown with Rotarian Richard Lejeune, left, and Rotary President Larry Lachney, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICES DISCUSSED - Jacques Dupre, center, visited the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss his career with Acadian Ambulance. He is shown with Rotarian Richard Lejeune, left, and Rotary President Larry Lachney, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Dupre discusses Acadian Ambulance services

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Richard Lejeune invited Jacques Dupre, a paramedic with Acadian Ambulance, to address the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dupre is a critical care trained (CCT) certified paramedic with over 17 years of experience as a paramedic.
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Heritage Manor News: Hospice care

(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.) Hospice care is compassionate centered care for all individuals who are facing end of life.
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Minister’s Corner: Do not repay evil for evil

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance We live in a hostile society. It has been said that it is a dog eat dog world. I believe that most people would agree with that statement, but that doesn’t mean that we have to like it or tolerate it.
MEETING THE POPE - Nicole Lynn Soileau, the daughter of Harold Soileau and Fannie Soileau, both of Ville Platte, recently took part in a pilgrimage where she got the chance to meet Pope John Paul II in Rome. Nicole is shown here with the Pope. Also shown is her assistant, Keith Delano of Abbeville, back right.

MEETING THE POPE - Nicole Lynn Soileau, the daughter of Harold Soileau and Fannie Soileau, both of Ville Platte, recently took part in a pilgrimage where she got the chance to meet Pope John Paul II in Rome. Nicole is shown here with the Pope. Also shown is her assistant, Keith Delano of Abbeville, back right.

Looking Back: Recalling events of July 2002

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor This week, we take a look back 20 years at the events of July 2002.
MISS - Cameron Paige Willis was crowned Miss Pine Prairie. (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

MISS - Cameron Paige Willis was crowned Miss Pine Prairie. (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

Pine Prairie royalty crowned May 28

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 2022 Miss Pine Prairie Pageant was held Saturday, May 28, at the Pine Prairie Community Center. Winners and runners-up were announced as follows: Baby Miss: Queen - Alaina Brook Fontenot, the six-month-old daughter of Tori Erwin and Brock Fontenot.
MSGR. BOURGEOIS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

MSGR. BOURGEOIS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

Looking Back: Highlights of June 20, 1974

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor This week, we take a look back at the events of March 6, 1974. •Msgr. J.M. Bourgeois celebrated his Golden Jubilee marking the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, “the church which he built and served and loved.
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Who’s getting married

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor (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.
MUSHROOM GARDENING DISCUSSED - Mushroom farmer Phil Deshotel (left) holding an example of the mushrooms he grows) spoke about the gardening of mushrooms and the wide variety of mushrooms available to grow. He is shown with Rotary Treasurer Annette Johnson (center) and Rotarian Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

MUSHROOM GARDENING DISCUSSED - Mushroom farmer Phil Deshotel (left) holding an example of the mushrooms he grows) spoke about the gardening of mushrooms and the wide variety of mushrooms available to grow. He is shown with Rotary Treasurer Annette Johnson (center) and Rotarian Bob Manuel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Deshotel talks about mushroom farming

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Bob Manuel invited Phil Deshotel, a specialty mushroom farmer from Faubourg, to address the May 31, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.