Lifestyle

Rotary news: Undearage drinking, at risk pregnancies, and agriculture

The Rotary Club of Ville Platte, over the last three weeks, heard about issues facing residents of Evangeline Parish ranging from underage drinking to agriculture. On September 10, Lorenzo Richard addressed the club on behalf of the Krewe d’Evangeline Coalition of Preventing Underage Drinking.

Mr. Ortego, Miss Deshotel united in Holy Matrimony

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte provided the setting for a lovely 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, June 1, 2019, uniting Miss Ashlyn Elizabeth Deshotel and Trenton Kyle Ortego, in Holy Matrimony, with Father Blake Dubroc officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

Looking Back: September 1979, 1984, and 2009

September 6, 1979 A lot of doves went in the pot Saturday night after a satisfactory hunt made by numerous hunters all over the area, but the weather came to a head early and many went home disappointed. Bad weather kept some hunters from going into fields and forced others out early.

Looking Back: August 1949, 1974, and 1989

August 4,1949 Malefactors in Evangeline Parish may now be treated to a dose of tear gas- if conditions and circumstances make this treatment necessary. Sheriff A.

Leading a quilled guild

Christopher J. Fontenot, Ville Platte author, was elected president of the Writers’ Guild of Acadiana. The Writers’ Guild is a group of authors from Acadiana who meet once a month to discuss the writing process. They also have guest speakers and small writing contests.

A new beginning as principal

Alice Lejeune is now principal at Pine Prairie High School and recently shared how she continues to be a leader and what she does to help out the school. Question: When did you first become involved in education? Answer: It feels as if I have always been a part of an educational institution.

Viande boucanée traditions

Traditions run deep in Evangeline Parish. From the way music is performed to the way food is cooked, everything revolves around those traditions.

Tezeno celebrates three years as assistant principal

Chenile Tezeno is now an assistant principal at Ville Platte High School and recently shared how she continues to be a leader and what she does to help out the school. Question: When did you first become involved in education?

A cornered perspective

On an incredibly humid July afternoon, Marylean Tezeno sat on her front porch, watching the comings-and-goings of her little corner of Ville Platte. The Evangeline Parish School Board meeting had just let out across the street. She had a welcoming smile, eager to share her life with a listening ear.

Mr. Ashford, Miss Buller united in Holy Matrimony

Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte provided the setting for a lovely 6:30 p.m.