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Minister’s Corner: Do not repay evil for evil

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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)

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VP Rotary: Deshotel talks about mushroom farming

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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.
SENIORS RECEIVE HONOR CORDS - Graduating senior 4-H club members in attendance received their honor cords during the annual 4-H Awards Banquet held Tuesday, May 10, at the Crawfish Barn. Shown, from left, are Benjamin Fontenot, Cameron Vizinat, Josi Soileau, Olivia Mayeaux, Lillian Guillory, Jordan Edwards, Emily Deshotel and Madison Courville. (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

SENIORS RECEIVE HONOR CORDS - Graduating senior 4-H club members in attendance received their honor cords during the annual 4-H Awards Banquet held Tuesday, May 10, at the Crawfish Barn. Shown, from left, are Benjamin Fontenot, Cameron Vizinat, Josi Soileau, Olivia Mayeaux, Lillian Guillory, Jordan Edwards, Emily Deshotel and Madison Courville. (Gazette photos by Heather Bogard)

Annual Evangeline Parish 4-H Awards banquet held

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Monday, May 23, 2022
Emily Deshotel, president of the Evangeline Parish 4-H Junior Leadership Club, welcomed her fellow 4-Her’s, parents and supporters to the annual 4-H Award night held Tuesday, May 10, at the Crawfish Barn.
TINY MISS COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Tiny Miss Viande Boucanèe Court. They are Queen Oakley Airhart; Olivia Elizabeth Rose Carrier, first runner-up; Rainee Lynn Johnson, second runner-up; and Demi Herboldsheimer, third runner-up.

TINY MISS COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Tiny Miss Viande Boucanèe Court. They are Queen Oakley Airhart; Olivia Elizabeth Rose Carrier, first runner-up; Rainee Lynn Johnson, second runner-up; and Demi Herboldsheimer, third runner-up.

Smoked Meat youth royalty crowned April 24

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 28th annual Youth Festival de la Viande Boucanèe Pageant was held Sunday, April 24, at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte.
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Heritage Manor News: Older Americans Month

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Monday, May 2, 2022
(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.
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