Lifestyle

Birth Announcement

GIRL, Magnolia Jae Soileau was born February 2, 2021, at 2:58 p.m. at Acadian Medical Center to Jacob Soileau and Stacey Walter of Ville Platte, weighing 7 pounds and 2 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Darrel Soileau of Ville Platte and Georgia Johnson of Opelousas.

Mr. Hantz, Miss Poché plan June 5 nuptials

The engagement of Catherine Marie Poché, the daughter of Andy and Amy Poché of Ville Platte, to Mr. Joshua Paul Hantz, the son of Jonathan and Pam Hantz of Ragley, has been announced.

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte.

Mr. Deshotel, Miss Messer plan nuptials

The engagement of Miss. Angela Marie Messer, the daughter of Penny and Kevin Givens of Orlando, Fla., to Mr. Danny Ray Deshotel, the son of Jeanie Deshotel of L’Anse Gris and the late Telisma Deshotel, has been announced. Miss Messer is the granddaughter of the late Alexander and Judy Nemeth.

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte.

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte.

Putting pen to paper

The Evangeline Parish Library held its Library Fest on Saturday, November 7, on the grounds of the main branch in Ville Platte.

Catholic Daughters are on the move, says regent

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Fannie Soilau, regent of Catholic Daughter, Court Sacred Heart of Jesus #1674.) Catholic Daughters, Court Sacred Heart of Jesus #1674, met at the Family Life Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7.

Getting clinical

The Rotary Club of Ville Platte closed out the month of October by hearing from Holly Fontenot, who is a licensed clinical social worker at Freedom Behavioral here in Ville Platte. She spoke about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.

Looking Back to Thursday, Nov. 7, 1968

For many years, there have been those in Ville Platte who have fulfilled their boyhood dreams of becoming a brave fireman willing to sacrifice their lives and limbs for the thrill of being part of the excitement that accompanies a fire.