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Candidate announcement: O’Connor, former nurse, secretary, and office manager, seeks election for Ville Platte City Council in District C

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Staff Report Shirlene O’Connor announced her candidacy for Ville Platte City Council, District C, for the upcoming November election. A life-long resident of Ville Platte, O’Connor served as a nurse for 30 years, a medical secretary in coding and billing, and worked in office management.
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CAROLYN LORENZ CASTETE

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
ST LANDRY - A graveside service will be held for Carolyn Lorenz Castete at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at St. Theresa Church Cemetery in St. Landry. Father Kenneth Mayne will conduct the services.
LED CERTIFIED SITES PROGRAM DISCUSSED - Daniel Michel with Louisiana Economic Development was the guest of Rotarian Clem LaFleur during the group’s May 24, meeting. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, LaFleur, Michel, and Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

LED CERTIFIED SITES PROGRAM DISCUSSED - Daniel Michel with Louisiana Economic Development was the guest of Rotarian Clem LaFleur during the group’s May 24, meeting. Shown, from left, are Rotary President Jimmy LeBlanc, LaFleur, Michel, and Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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VP Rotary: Economic development certified sites discussed

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Clem LaFleur invited Daniel Michel, site development program manager with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), to address the May 24, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club.
Pictured are Sheriff Charles Guillory (right) and Chief Deputy Scott Fontenot (left) as they receive a check from Lorenzo Richard (center), coalition coordinator, for $10,000.00 which has been applied toward the effort of raising awareness for underage drinking in the parish. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

Pictured are Sheriff Charles Guillory (right) and Chief Deputy Scott Fontenot (left) as they receive a check from Lorenzo Richard (center), coalition coordinator, for $10,000.00 which has been applied toward the effort of raising awareness for underage drinking in the parish. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

Doing its part

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Staff Report Recently, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department teamed up with the Krewe de Evangeline Coalition to help prevent the progression of underage drinking.
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Grant is approved to ‘reimagine’ Ward 1 schools

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Superintendent of Schools Darwan Lazard reported the school district was awarded a $1.1 million grant to reconfigure the four schools in Ward 1.
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HELEN “JEAN” PITRE ORTEGO REED

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
VILLE PLATTE – It is with great sadness that the family of Helen “Jean” Pitre Ortego Reed announces her passing on Sunday, May 22, 2022 in Ville Platte at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 2:30 p.
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RUBY NELL GUILLORY FONTENOT

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ruby Nell Guillory Fontenot, 82, were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, with burial following in the Platin Cemetery. Father Mitch Guidry officiated. Ms.
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EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • DeAndre Marquise Wilson, 21, Gonzales, was arrested May 22, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for aggravated flight from an officer.
Jean Travis, 6 years old, of Bayou Chicot, makes bread and butter pickles. (Photo courtesy of EPAR)

Jean Travis, 6 years old, of Bayou Chicot, makes bread and butter pickles. (Photo courtesy of EPAR)

EPAR continues striving to rescue animals in parish

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Every Paw Animal Rescue.) A call comes in from a concerned individual who has picked up a momma dog and her six puppies from the side of a country road or perhaps at some hunting lease where they are in danger of becoming coyote bait.
Among those pictured with State Senator Heather Cloud (center) are Woodworth mayor David Butler (left of center) and Addis mayor David Toups (right of center). (Photo courtesy of Senator Heather Cloud)

Among those pictured with State Senator Heather Cloud (center) are Woodworth mayor David Butler (left of center) and Addis mayor David Toups (right of center). (Photo courtesy of Senator Heather Cloud)

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Mayor’s court bill nears adoption

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Monday, May 23, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Mayors and town magistrates from Springhill to Golden Meadow and all points in between will be required to undergo 90 days of training regarding mayor’s court. This requirement was proposed in the state legislature by State Senator Heather Cloud and is nearing final adoption.
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