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ROTARY WELCOMES GUEST - Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, center, was the guest speaker of the January 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, left, and Rotarian Dr. Philippe Vidrine, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

ROTARY WELCOMES GUEST - Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, center, was the guest speaker of the January 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He is shown with Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, left, and Rotarian Dr. Philippe Vidrine, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Dr. Vidrine discusses prairie propagation efforts

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Monday, January 10, 2022
Rotarian Dr. Philippe Vidrine invited retired biology professor Dr. Malcolm Vidrine to address the January 4, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dr. Vidrine is a native of Mamou and graduated as valedictorian from Mamou High School in 1967.
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Heritage Manor News: Laughter and activities

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Monday, January 10, 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.) Laughter is a wonderful thing.
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Minister’s Corner: Count it all joy

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Monday, January 10, 2022
James tells us in James 1:2-3 (KJV), “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” What did James mean when he wrote “...count it all joy?” How can we do that in the midst of a trial?
Mr. Troy Lejeune, Miss Ainsley Nicole Veillon

Mr. Troy Lejeune, Miss Ainsley Nicole Veillon

Mr. Lejeune, Miss Veillon plan September 24 nuptials

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
The engagement of Miss Ainsley Nicole Veillon to Mr. Nicholas Troy Lejeune, the son of Tina and Thomas Fontenot of Ville Platte and the late Troy Lejeune, has been announced by her parents, Michael II and Shea Veillon of Ville Platte.
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Heritage Manor News: January activity calendar

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Monday, January 3, 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.) The beginning of a new year often makes us reflect on the one that has gone by.
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Minister’s Corner: Resolve to seek wisdom

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Monday, January 3, 2022
We’re at the beginning of a brand new year, and many of you have already made your New Year’s resolutions. Chances are, you have already broken one or two of those resolutions. It’s not unusual.
SACRED HEART EDUCATORS AND SUPPORTERS RECOGNIZED - During National Catholic Schools Week in January 2002, Superintendent of Schools Anna Larriviere honored Sacred Heart with several awards. Shown, from left, Curt Saucier with Cabot, which was honored as Catholic School Supporter of the Year; Keith Menard, Sacred Heart High School Teacher of the Year; Larriviere; Paula Landrenea, Diocesan High School Adminstrator of the Year; and Janet Landreneau, Sacred Heart Elementary Teacher of the Year.

SACRED HEART EDUCATORS AND SUPPORTERS RECOGNIZED - During National Catholic Schools Week in January 2002, Superintendent of Schools Anna Larriviere honored Sacred Heart with several awards. Shown, from left, Curt Saucier with Cabot, which was honored as Catholic School Supporter of the Year; Keith Menard, Sacred Heart High School Teacher of the Year; Larriviere; Paula Landrenea, Diocesan High School Adminstrator of the Year; and Janet Landreneau, Sacred Heart Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Looking Back: Highlights of January 2002

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Monday, January 3, 2022
This week, we take a look back at the events from 20 years ago in January 2002. •According to parish authorities, the new year rang in quietly with no serious occurrences.
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Who’s getting married

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Monday, December 27, 2021
(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.
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Minister’s Corner: Quest for the best

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Monday, December 27, 2021
When you read through the book of Ecclesiastes, you realize Solomon went on a quest for the best by using his vast wealth and power to pursue every pleasure that came to mind. After all of his searching, he concluded such a life is “vanity and vexation of spirit.
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