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Biden is right, the pandemic is over

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

President Joe Biden is on the wrong side of almost every issue. Since Biden became President, everything from border security to our economy has deteriorated. Our country is in serious trouble because of his ineffective leadership.

Members of Dorie Ardoin’s world history class at Sacred Heart perform a renaissance dance in the school’s gymnasium during an Open House held Wednesday, November 30. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Decking the Halls of Troy

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Monday, December 5, 2022

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Halls of Troy were filled as an estimated 180 family members attended an Open House on Wednesday, November 30.

Shown in front, from left, are volunteers Kaera Doucet, Eureka Prudhomme, Rose Fontenot, Dorothy Griffin and Ollie Bright. Standing in back, same order, are Eugene Fontenot, Sharlene Znamierowski, Melissa Arvie, Becky Miller and Eva Smith. Not pictured are volunteers Anetta Fontenot and Monette Richardson. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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FoodNet Drive to be held

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Monday, December 5, 2022

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor The 37th Annual KLFY-TV 10 Food for Families FoodNet Drive will be held Tuesday, December 6, from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. at many locations throughout Acadiana.

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VERONICA “RONNIE” SOILEAU

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Monday, December 5, 2022

MAMOU - A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Veronica “Ronnie” Soileau at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou. Father Bola Rayapati was the celebrant of the Mass. Interment followed at the New St. Ann’s Mausoleum in Mamou. Visitation was held from 4 p.m.

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Legendary coach to address Trojan Athletic Foundation Banquet

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Staff Report The Trojan Athletic Foundation will host a banquet on Wednesday, December 7, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Highlighting the event will be guest speaker Coach Ron Polk of Mississippi State University.

Lost Evangeline

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Lost Evangeline: The Burning of the Mill at Meridian

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Monday, December 5, 2022

By: SCOTT CAUSEY Staff Reporter (Editor’s Note: The photos used as part of this story are courtesy of the Evangeline Parish Library.) The siren blared, screaming a warning of fire across the community.

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Minister’s Corner: The cross was a necessity

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Monday, December 5, 2022

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Man’s heart is continually upon evil, the Bible tells us. It was that way from the moment Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, and it is so today.

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Heritage Manor News: The meaning of Christmas/carols

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Monday, December 5, 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.

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

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Monday, December 5, 2022

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Devontae Terez Alfred, 23, Eunice, was arrested November 30, 2022, by the Mamou Police Department for illegal possession of stolen firearms.

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Voting machines are being prepared

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Friday, December 2, 2022

In accordance with Revised Statutes 18:1373, notification is being given that the voting machines which will be used in the election, Saturday, December 10, 2022 are being prepared in the Voting Machine Warehouse located at 1208 Dardeau Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana.

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