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Heritage Manor News: Residents’ rights

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Monday, September 20, 2021
(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.) Residents’ rights are guaranteed by the federal 198 nursing home reform law.
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Minister’s Corner: God’s Grace

DR. BRIAN DORE’
Monday, September 20, 2021
We read in the Gospel of Luke 18:10-14 of a parable Jesus taught about a Pharisee and a publican who went to the temple to pray. The Pharisee prayed loudly, thanking God that he was a good man, not like other men who were robbers, evil doers, and not like the publican who was in the temple.
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Who’s getting married

Heather Bogard
Monday, September 13, 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.) Nine couples obtained marriage licenses during the month of August from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.
ORTEGO NAMED ‘TOP BOSS’ - In February 1985, Ville Platte Gazette General Manager David Ortego, center, was named Business Associate of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Shown, from left with Ortego are Beth Fontenot, ABWA President; Delores Lafleur, Ville Platte Gazette Advertising Director; Mona Launey, Ville Platte Gazette secretary/book keeper; and Dessie Sonnier, ABWA Woman of the Year. (Gazette archive photo)

ORTEGO NAMED ‘TOP BOSS’ - In February 1985, Ville Platte Gazette General Manager David Ortego, center, was named Business Associate of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Shown, from left with Ortego are Beth Fontenot, ABWA President; Delores Lafleur, Ville Platte Gazette Advertising Director; Mona Launey, Ville Platte Gazette secretary/book keeper; and Dessie Sonnier, ABWA Woman of the Year. (Gazette archive photo)

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Looking Back: A glance at the events of February 1985

Heather Bogard
Monday, September 13, 2021
This week, we take a look back at the month of February 1985. •Necole Crawford was crowned Miss Ville Platte High School. •Ville Platte Gazette Publisher David Ortego was named “Top Boss” by the American Business Women’s Association. •The Pine Prairie High School Lady Panthers basketball team won...
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Grandparent’s Day

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Monday, September 13, 2021
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte.
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Minister’s Corner: Abiding

DR. BRIAN DORE’
Monday, September 13, 2021
Jesus said, as recorded in John 15:4 KJV, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it aide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” The Christian life can be condensed into one word; abiding.
Newly installed president of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte Jimmy LeBlanc is pictured during the installation ceremony held earlier this year. At this week’s meeting, he presented his vision for the coming year. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

Newly installed president of the Rotary Club of Ville Platte Jimmy LeBlanc is pictured during the installation ceremony held earlier this year. At this week’s meeting, he presented his vision for the coming year. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Rotary President LeBlanc lays out his vision for the year

Heather Bogard
Thursday, September 9, 2021
With no guest speaker for the September 7, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club, members enjoyed a nice meal and fellowship. Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc gave an update on upcoming club events. He said at the most recent board meeting, a lot was accomplished and discussed.
BABY MISS TOURNOI COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Baby Miss Tournoi Court. They are Queen Josie James Fletcher; Ella Grace Dupre, first runner-up; Vivian Aluss Orlando, second runner-up; and Vivienne Jane Brown, third runner-up.

BABY MISS TOURNOI COURT - Shown, from left, are the members of the Baby Miss Tournoi Court. They are Queen Josie James Fletcher; Ella Grace Dupre, first runner-up; Vivian Aluss Orlando, second runner-up; and Vivienne Jane Brown, third runner-up.

Tournoi youth royalty crowned last weekend

Heather Bogard
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The annual Youth Tournoi Pageant was held Saturday, August 28, at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte. Winners and runners-up were announced as follows: Baby Miss Tournoi Court: Queen - Josie James Fletcher, the seven-month-old daughter of Josh and Brandi Fletcher of Bunkie.
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Heritage Manor News: Happy Labor Day to all residents

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
(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.) Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed annually on the first Monday of September.
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