Rotary of VP expresses thanks to healthcare workers

The Ville Platte Rotary wants to thank the front line health workers at Mercy Regional Medical Center, who have persistently labored and gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We appreciate all of you!” As a gesture of gratitude, the Rotary Wheel will be displayed in front of the hospital until the end of October. Shown in the bottom row, from left, are Rotarians Mitch Pellerin, Bill Brunet, Sarahi Sawtelle, Kermit Miller, Steve Phillips, Mable Foreman and Dan Poret. Shown in the top tow, from left, are Rotarians Larry Lachney, Jimmy LeBlanc, Renee Brown, Annette Johnson, Bob Manuel and Eric Gil. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)