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Heritage Manor News: Planting in February

(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.) Planting a garden in February can be interesting. Weather is always a factor.
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Minister’s Corner: What do people see?

Perhaps you have never considered this, but our agenda, our purpose, what we love and desire, how we treat others, how we think about them, how we talk, everything about our presentation of ourselves in the world is meant to point to Jesus Christ.
DR. PATLOLA DISCUSSES SERVICES - During the February 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Dr. Raghotham Patlola discussed the various cath and cardiology services available at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Renee Brown, Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, nurse practitioner Stepheny Sumrall, Dr. Patlola, Mercy Regional CEO Kristopher Aguillard and Rotarian Darin Bordelon. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

DR. PATLOLA DISCUSSES SERVICES - During the February 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Dr. Raghotham Patlola discussed the various cath and cardiology services available at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Shown, from left, are Rotarian Renee Brown, Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, nurse practitioner Stepheny Sumrall, Dr. Patlola, Mercy Regional CEO Kristopher Aguillard and Rotarian Darin Bordelon. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Cath and cardiology services at Mercy Regional discussed

Rotarian Darin Bordelon invited Dr. Raghotham Patlola, a cardiologist who sees patients in Ville Platte every other Tuesday, to address the February 8, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dr.
Mr. Matthew David Lafleur, Miss Brittany Charlie

Mr. Matthew David Lafleur, Miss Brittany Charlie

Engagements

The engagement of Miss Brittany Charlie to Mr. Matthew David Lafleur, the son of Joshua and Linda Lafleur of Ville Platte, has been announced by her parents, Shannon Fontenot and James Franks of Ville Platte.
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Minister’s Corner: An act of martyrdom

The Word of God calls each of us to die to self-will as an act of martyrdom. It is not the easiest thing in the world to deny our fleshly desires; nevertheless, Christ would have us to totally submit to His will and not ours.
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Heritage Manor News: Losing a loved one

(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.
Mr. Jake Veillon, Miss Shelby Savoy

Mr. Jake Veillon, Miss Shelby Savoy

Engagements

The engagement of Miss Shelby Elizabeth Savoy to Mr. Jake Veillon, the son of Todd Veillon and Donna Phythian, both of Grand Prairie, has been announced by her parents, Remi and Nicole Savoy of Eunice and David Buller of Garland. The couple will exchange wedding vows Saturday, June 4, during a 7 p.
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Who’s getting married

(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.
MAYOR GIVES UPDATE - During the February 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine gave an update on many exciting projects coming soon to improve the community. She is shown with Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, left, and Rotarian Brian Ardoin, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

MAYOR GIVES UPDATE - During the February 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine gave an update on many exciting projects coming soon to improve the community. She is shown with Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, left, and Rotarian Brian Ardoin, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Mayor Vidrine updates Rotarians on upcoming city projects

Rotarian Brian Ardoin invited Ville Platte Mayor and fellow Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine to address the February 1, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Vidrine gave the group an update on several upcoming projects for the betterment of the community, noting, “There are lots of things going on.
NEW MEMBERS SPEAK - During the January 18, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, new members Patricia Duplechin, left, and Clem LaFleur, right, addressed their fellow club members with a brief biographical talk introducing themselves to the club. They are shown with Rotarian and club board member Annette Johnson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

NEW MEMBERS SPEAK - During the January 18, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, new members Patricia Duplechin, left, and Clem LaFleur, right, addressed their fellow club members with a brief biographical talk introducing themselves to the club. They are shown with Rotarian and club board member Annette Johnson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: New members introduce themselves

In lieu of a guest speaker, Rotarians Patricia Duplechin and Clem LaFleur presented their member classification talks during the January 18, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Duplechin is a native of Ville Platte and married to Archie Duplechin, a retired brick layer.