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Special Olympics is held

Special Olympics returned to the Evangeline Parish School District on Wednesday, October 27, with students competing in bowling. The first round of events was held at Ville Platte High School for students in grades 6 though 8.

Heritage Manor announces Employee and Resident of the Month

Debbie Derosier (left photo) was chosen as Resident of the Month for November at Heritage Manor, while Jackie Murphy (right photo) was chosen as Employee of the Month.

Heritage Manor celebrates Halloween

The staff and residents of Heritage Manor Nursing Home enjoyed dressing up for Halloween. Here, the staff poses for a photo. Prizes and treats were given to all. (Photo courtesy of Heritage Manor)

VPHS cross country teams win district

The District 5-3A cross country meet was held on Thursday, October 28.

Subscription drive winners

(Top photo) The Ville Platte Gazette’s first subscription winner was Mr. Roland Fontenot. He was very excited to win $100, and said he will share it with his wife 50/50. He is shown, center, receiving his check, along with his wife Carolyn Fontenot, left, from Associate Editor Heather Bogard, right.

Reapportionment plans are depicted

At public workshops held last week, the Ville Platte City Council and Evangeline Parish School Board reviewed possible reapportionment plans following changes in population reflected in the most recent United States Census.

Cotton Pickers perform

The Cotton Pickers performed their favorite cotton themed musical selections at several events during this year’s Louisiana Cotton Festival. From left are Marilyn LaFleur, Olivia Mayeaux, Susan LaFleur, Madison Courville, and Lillian LaFleur. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

VPHS cross country teams find success

(Left photo) At the Evangeline Parish Cross Country meet held October 19-20, the junior high boys from Ville Platte High, Alex Melancon and Kaden Ardoin, were parish champs. Melancon earned a first place finish, and Ardoin earned a third place finish.

SHHS announces Homecoming Court

Sacred Heart High announced its 2021-2022 Homecoming Court.

Welcome reception is held for Dr. Miller

A welcome reception for Dr. Noah Miller was held Friday, October 15, inside the front lobby of Savoy Medical Center in Mamou. Pictured from left are Danny LaHaye, Mark and Suzette Miller, Dr. Miller, Dr. Nick LaHaye, Susan and Dr. Wayne LaHaye, and Chantel and Dr. Marcellus LaHaye.