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Drug arrests are made

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following: On the 14 th of October 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Departments Narcotics Unit along with the Patrol Division stopped a car in the parking lot of the Best Western hotel in Ville Platte.
Pictured is Ville Platte City Court Judge Gregory Vidrine (right) as he swears in his father Judge John Larry Vidrine (second from left) as judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal to replace the late John Saunders. Also pictured are Melanie Vidrine (left) and Susan Saunders (second from right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Pictured is Ville Platte City Court Judge Gregory Vidrine (right) as he swears in his father Judge John Larry Vidrine (second from left) as judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal to replace the late John Saunders. Also pictured are Melanie Vidrine (left) and Susan Saunders (second from right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Judge Vidrine is sworn in to replace the late Saunders

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Monday, October 18, 2021
A circle of events culminated on Wednesday, October 13, with the swearing in of Judge John Larry Vidrine on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal. Judge Vidrine was appointed to fill the vacancy after the passing of the late John Saunders.
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Advanced fair tickets on sale

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Monday, October 18, 2021
Advanced fair tickets for bracelets to enjoy carnival rides and Cotton Festival T-Shirts are on sale at the Tourism office located at 306 West Main Street, Ville Platte. Tickets for ride bracelets are $20 at the Tourism office. Cost at the fair will be $25.
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Ordinance for sale of movable town property passes

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Monday, October 18, 2021
During the October 13, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, Town Attorney Peter Savoy gave an update on the proposed ordinance for the sale of town property on Sixth Street. He stated this ordinance allows for the sale of movable town property no longer needed for public use.
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DORA GUILLORY JOHNSON

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Monday, October 18, 2021
EUNICE - It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dora Guillory Johnson, of Eunice, announces the loss of a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. She was 86.
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At the Library

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Monday, October 18, 2021
With school in full swing it’s important to remind our patrons about the free educational resources available through the library website (www.evangelinelibrary.
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Purchase of new grass unit is approved

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Monday, October 18, 2021
Approving a state contract to purchase a new grass unit was the Evangeline Parish Fire District #2 Board during its meeting held Tuesday, October 12.
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Pine Prairie sets holiday hours

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Monday, October 18, 2021
Pine Prairie Mayor Quint West told the village council Trick-or-Treating hours in the village are set for Friday, October 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. He also reported the Christmas parade and tree lighting will take place on Saturday, December 4. The parade will begin at 4 p.m.
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Dear Editor, I am a forest landowner in Louisiana and a proud contributor to the nation’s wood products industry, which provides immense economic and social benefits to the state.
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