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Evangeline Community Autism Network will meet Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the Woodman of the World Lodge in Ville Platte. If you or someone you know if affected by autism, or you would like to make a difference in someone’s life, you are in-vited to attend. For more information, contact Jen-nifer Meylian at (337) 336-0053.

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Evangeline Council on Aging will host a speaker from Cajun Area Agency on Aging on Medicare En-rollment. Enrollment and questions about current Medicare programs will be covered. Programs will be held on March 10, at Village de Memoire din-ing room at 9 a.m. and the Martin Luther King Cen-ter at 10 a.m. If you have any questions, call (337) 363-5161.

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The main library (Ville Platte) will host two com-puter classes Monday, March 9: Computer Basics from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and Computer Tutor from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each class will be taught by

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Four nabbed in warrant round-up,four still wanted on drug charges

Before daylight broke Friday morning, the Mamou Police Department was out in the streets on a warrant round-up, looking for eight individuals who had warrants on narcotics charges.

Mamou police successfully appre-hended Dawn Fontenot (distribu-tion of methamphetamine); Nicole Roberts (distribution of crack cocaine); Mayfield Tezeno (distribu-

Two rescued from overturned SUVA crash on Pine Point Road Thursday afternoon left two occupants submerged in a watery ditch. The two occupants were rescued from the vehicle and transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center. At press time, the extent of the occupants’ injuries was still unknown. (Photo by Sammy LaFleur)

Beware of callersclaiming to be law enforcement

The public began report-ing a phone scam targeting people in south Louisiana last week that involves callers saying they belong to a law enforcement agen-cy. The person being called is told there is a warrant

Relay for Lifeto be held in April

The Evangeline Parish Relay For Life will be held April 18, at the Ville Platte High School football field.

The committee announced that the gates will open from 12 noon until midnight for this year’s relay, instead of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., as was done in the past.

“We are pleased to announce that the time change from 12 noon to mid-night will allow many more

Hunters question deer season datesBy: CLAUDETTE OLIVIERLSN Writer

OPELOUSAS -- Deer sea-son dates were the hot topic of discussion at a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries public com-

ment meeting in Opelousas Thursday night.

“I see a theme forming here,” said Maria Davidson, one of the department’s large carnivore specialists, as she led a presentation on the pro-posed 2015-17 resident game

hunting season dates, wildlife management areas general rules and regulation changes, and the 2016 turkey season and turkey hunting areas.

More than 100 hunters attended the meeting, one of several being hosted through-

out the state, and several department staff members were also on hand to help answer questions. Comments gathered at the meetings will be given to the depart-ment staff based on what

Firefighters quickly take control of fire on Lee Street Nine trucks and 21 volunteer firefighters responded to a house fire at 1366 Lee Street in Ville Platte at 2:11 p.m. Thursday after-noon. Interim Fire Chief Chris Harrison said the fire was the result of a heater malfunction while the owner, Gene Latour, was away from the house. No one was injured in the fire, but the house was destroyed. (Gazette photo by Steve Hallam)

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Softball registration told

Mamou Girl’s Softball As-sociation will hold regis-tration on March 9, and March 11, at the Mamou Teen Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for girls from four to 14 years of age. Cost is $30 per girl. New players need to bring a copy of birth certificate.

Parent workshop setEvangeline Central School will host a parent workshop on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. Writing techniques and

strategies will be pre-sented. Materials will be available at school for anyone who cannot at-tend. Refreshments will be served and free dress passes will be given.

Safe Harbor Thrift Store open

New items are available weekly at the Safe Harbor Thrift Store (301 South St., Mamou). There are tools, sheet sets, dishes, musical instruments, books, Christian section, furniture, gifts, movies, knick knacks and more.

Open six days a week (337-468-2795).

Food distribution program cancelled

The St. John Baptist Church of Ville Platte will not have its food dis-tribution program for the month of March.

Catholic Daughter retreat set

The Annual Catholic Daughter’s French Re-treat will be held at Queen of All Saints Family Life Center March 19, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Rosary

will be prayed and there will be mass, confessions and sacrament of the sick. Presenter is Father Rich-ard Vidrine. Everyone is invited to attend.

AARP driver safety course told

Evangeline Council on Aging will host AARP Driver Safety Course, Smart Driver Thursday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village de Memoires II activity room. Call (337) 363-5161 for more information on cost and directions.

Grief support group told

LA Hospice and Palliative Care Eunice is sponsor-ing an adult grief support group, which will meet on the first Monday of each month at the Sanctuary

of Praise Church in Ma-mou (1517 Seventh St., Mamou). Anyone who is grieving is invited to at-tend, free of charge. Call David at (337) 457-4751 for more information if needed.

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Ville Platte’s own cer-tified instructor, Tobin Deville! Space is lim-ited, but walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis. Adults only, please. The classes are free! For more infor-mation, please call the library when it opens at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

There will be a spe-cial hospice presenta-tion at the main library Tuesday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. In addition, Tuesday, March 10, the

“Food for Thought Book Club” will hold a very special meeting at 2 p.m. in the main library multipurpose room. Author Gary Stewart will be the guest speak-er for book club. Space is limited, so come early if you wish to attend. Adults only, please.

New at the Library: audio books for “About Alice” and “American Sniper.” Also, newly released movies and TV series, includ-

ing “Outlander,” “Neighbors,” “Fury,” and “Game of Thrones” season 4. In books, we have many new large print Westerns, plus Danielle Steel’s new book “Prodigal Son.” Check out the “New” shelf at your favorite branch soon!

Special thanks to wonderful Friends of the Library member Paula Lafleur for her donation of 43 movies and 19 seasons of TV

series! We will have them cataloged and available throughout the library system as soon as possible. Thank you Paula for being a friend indeed!

For more information about library programs and services, please call 363-1369 or the branch nearest you, or visit us online at www.evange-linelibrary.org. Thank you for supporting your library; libraries change lives!

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ObituariesVille Platte Gazette

BERNITA SOILEAUJune 19, 1925 - March 4, 2015

Funeral services were held for Bernita Soileau, 89, of Ville Platte, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 11 a.m., Friday, March 6. Burial followed in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery.

A loving wife, mother, grand-mother and friend, Mrs. Soileau died Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

Survivors include her hus-band of 68-and-a-half years, Alvin J. Soileau of Ville Platte;

and two sons, Kent Soileau and his wife, Beverly, of Lake Charles and Brent Soileau of Ville Platte. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her three grandchildren, Dr. Monique Burke of Baltimore, Maryland, Trent Soileau of Natchitoches and Scott Soileau of Grand Prairie; and her six great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edoix and Oline Tate Fontenot; two brothers, Willie “Red” Fontenot and Isom “Ike” Fontenot; and two sisters, Rose Fontenot and Gloria Ardoin.

Father Jason Vidrine officiated.Family and friends may view the online obituary

and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneral-homes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte was in charge of arrangements.

MARGARET MALINDA THOMAS RUSSELLDANDRIDGE, Tenn. - Funeral services were

held for Margaret Malinda Thomas Russell, 72, of Dandridge, Tennessee, at the Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Dandridge on Tuesday, February 24. Entombment and committal services were held Wednesday, February 25, in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Dandridge.

Mrs. Russell died Saturday, February 21, 2015, at her residence. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and worked for Bush

Brothers and Company in Ville Platte and Cecilia for 29 years. She was a teacher at Sacred Heart Elementary School for a short time and served as the Sacred Heart PTC president. She was a mem-ber of the Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Russell; two sons, Tommy Russell and Todd Russell; two daughters-in-law, Tonya Russell and Liz Russell; four grandchildren, Garrett Russell, Daniel Russell and Sydney Russell and Tori Sosa; one brother-in-law, Ronnie Russell; and several nieces and neph-ews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Sarah Byrd Thomas; two sisters, Eula Mae Green and Elree Blazer; and three brothers, Ed Thomas, Fred Thomas and Bill Thomas.

Rev. Glen Bradley officiated.Farrar Funeral Home of Dandridge, Tennessee,

was in charge of arrangements.

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The theme is the “Colors of Cancer,” and this year will fea-ture fun jumps, games, crafts, and, of course, food. There will be a cookoff and bake off with all food available for purchase. There will be competitions and a display from the “Bras on The Bayou” competi-tion held last October. The committee is cur-

rently looking for teams to choose a “Color of Cancer” and set up a booth and local bands or artists who wish to donate their time to provide live music at this year’s event.

“Bigger and better” is the hope of the com-mittee, who wish to add more events than ever, including the return of the barbecue cookoff, boiled crawfish and multiple fun jumps for the kids. Last year, bracelets were $5 and the kids could use the bracelets throughout

the entire event. The price this year will remain the same.

“ C e l e b r a t i n g Birthdays” is the American Cancer Society’s motto, so all survivors, caregiv-ers and loved ones are invited to join in the celebration.

If you would like to have a team at the Relay for Life event this year you can contact Connie Lamke at 363-1313 for more informa-tion. There is no charge to set up a booth and you can choose a color

that is available when you call.

“I would be happy to speak with those inter-ested by phone or in person,” Lamke said. “The goal for this event theme is to fill the field with all the different colors of cancer.”

The money raised here benefits those in this parish who are cur-rently fighting cancer.

Lamke added, “Cancer affects many people we know and love. Join the fight against cancer and cel-ebrate our survivors!”

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For the fifth consecu-tive year, Classic Hits 92.5 KVPI in Ville Platte has earned Station of the Year (Small Market Radio) from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters dur-ing its Prestige Awards Luncheon, which was held Wednesday, March 4, in Baton Rouge. The official statement from KVPI regarding this award is as follows:

“KVPI is proud of its dedication to the com-munity of license, Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish and South Central Louisiana

through its community service programming.

“In 2014, KVPI aired ‘Let’s Talk About It’ programs every week focusing on leaders in the areas of education, medical issues and con-cerns, Veterans affairs, religious happenings, political updates, elder-ly affairs, emergency preparedness, area fes-tivals and other com-munity interests.

“KVPI has continued the tradition of local Cajun language pro-gramming for the large segment of Cajun speak-ing residents in our lis-

tening area, as well as promote the important genre of music in South Louisiana including, Swamp Pop, a unique form of South Louisiana rock and roll popular in

the 1950’s and 60’s.“KVPI provided full

election coverage during the November elections and continues to main-tain strong relations with the candidates

who were involved in those elections.

“It was another busy year for KVPI Sports as we covered many local and state sporting events including, high school football, bas-ketball, baseball, and softball along with the Live, weekly Coach’s Show. KVPI also car-ried Live LSU Football and Basketball. Our coverage also included the Dixie Youth World Series from Lexington, South Carolina, keep-ing families back home up-to-date on how the kids were doing.

“Ville Platte Broadcasting Company and KVPI are proud to be a part of their community and will continue to be of ser-vice in helping with area benefits, 4-H par-ticipation, senior citizen programs, and other issues important to our listening area. KVPI would like to thank all of our faithful listen-ers and advertisers for always supporting us. We promise to keep our original mission state-ment of ‘Keeping Ville Platte Informed and Entertained.’”

the comment regards, and the comments are taken into consider-ation when planning upcoming hunting sea-sons and any possible regulation changes. The meeting was held at the Opelousas Civic Center.

Several hunters want to have the deer sea-sons start later or run later in their respec-tive areas, mainly due to current season dates falling in pre rut and seeing more deer signs late in the season, while others questioned if the department would ever consider point restric-tions on bucks.

Hunter Ryan Fontenot expressed con-cern over the high num-ber of doe days during the seasons.

“I don’t agree with that,” Fontenot said. “What are the stats showing? Is deer pop-ulation increasing? I know it’s not happen-ing where I hunt, but is it happening across the state?”

“It (the high number of doe days) takes away the sport of it. People are also giving tags to others.”

While Davidson did not have deer popula-tion numbers at hand, she did provide hunters with deer harvest infor-mation.

“Deer harvest num-bers are down 20 percent statewide,” Davidson said. “The harvest numbers have been down for the last three years.”

Carlton Boudreaux, who hunts deer in Area 9, asked why regular season hunters only had 11 days to try and fill their doe tags.

“It’s restricted based on herd vulnerability,” Davidson said. “Thats the basic answer for that area.”

Area 6 deer hunter David Turner sug-gested moving some days from the early primitive weapons sea-son and adding them

to the regular season, which garnered a round of applause from the crowd.

Waterfowl hunters also weighed on issues ranging from national wildlife refuge water-fowl hunting days to the waterfowl zones to season dates.

“Why do the refuges not follow the outside waterfowl days?” asked Lastie Cormier.

“We are working toward that,” Davidson said. “There has been a lot of public comment about that. It’s a work in progress, and it prob-ably will be for a long time.”

Wayne Buller said that he would like to see specklebelly goose seasons set later, and fellow waterfowler Kim Voorhies said he would like to see the duck sea-sons also set for later dates.

“I hunt in the Atchafalaya Basin, and the ducks get there late,” Voorhies said. “They get there in late December and don’t leave until early February.”

Voorhies also expressed his desire to hunt alligators on state land within the basin and brought up a grow-ing problem he is seeing in the basin area

“People are taking down state land depart-ment signs and put-ting up posted signs,” Voorhies said. “I called the state lands depart-ment, and nothing was done.”

Voorhies is worried that someone will be hurt by those claiming to own the land should a confrontation arise about trespassing.

A department staff member suggested get-ting boat numbers on a vessel in the event of such an incident and reporting the number and operator to the authorities.

Scott Sebastian, a coastal zone waterfowl hunter, voiced his sup-

port for early duck sea-son dates.

“A week was taken out of the first split and moved to the second split based on public comment,” Sebastian said. “That moved a productive week to a non-productive week.”

“It also hurts rice lake hunters to hunt early. The zones should separate rice lake and marsh hunters. Part of the rice belt is in the Coastal Zone.”

“That (possible changes in the zones) will be addressed next year by Larry Reynolds (department Waterfowl Study Leader),” Davidson replied. “These new waterfowl zones will reach their five year mark and will be looked at and possibly restructured. LDWF will be sending out questionnaires to hunters in the next few months.”

One hunter voiced his frustration with not being able to hunt rabbits using dogs at Thistlewaite WMA, which is leased from the Thistlewaite heirs. Davidson directed the question to another department staff mem-ber who informed the hunter that using dogs for hunting was not in the lease agreement for the property.

“Why not add it to the lease agreement?” asked hunter Murphy Clark. “Can’t it be nego-tiated? When the lease was resigned a few years ago, did you ask to put it in the lease?”

When the staff mem-ber answered in the negative and told Clark that his comment would be routed to the depart-ment’s WMA staff, Clark was not pleased.

“I’ll be dead by the time y’all get that in the lease,” Murphy said.

Many of the hunt-ers were in favor of expanding opportuni-ties to hunt hogs, and hog hunting enthusi-

ast Gary Vidrine asked if hunters would be allowed to hunt hogs with shots larger than rimfire.

“That is actually under review right now,” Davidson said.

Public comment on proposed changes will be taken under consid-eration as notices of intent by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at meet-ings prior to April 2. Comments may also be mailed to Steve Smith, LDWF Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000, or via email to [email protected]. For more information, call Steve Smith at 225-765-2359 or email [email protected].

“There are no chang-es to most of the regula-tions,” Davidson said.

No changes will be made to resident small game seasons, turkey seasons and youth and veteran deer season dates on private lands except calendar adjust-ments. The only change to the deer areas will be the absorption of Area 5, which includes only West Carroll Parish, into Area 1. The addi-tion of pistols to primi-tive gear has also been proposed. The depart-ment is also considering allowing utility-tasked vehicle that do not exceed the WMA regu-lations for all-terrain vehicle size to be used

on ATV trails at WMAs. Locally, five more

days will be added to the either sex season at Sherburne WMA, and experimental hog trap-ping at the WMA will be removed.

Hunting changes and additions and fish-ing regulation changes were also proposed for several WMAs in other parts of state, Kisatchie National Forest,

Barataria Bay and at Tensas, Cameron Prairie, Lacassine, Black Bayou, Bouge Chitto and Sabine National Wildlife Refuges.

To view the full notic-es of intent and all pro-posed hunting season dates and regulations changes, visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov/action-items.

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While not all tax credits are alike and will be defined differently by this analysis, without question, one credit is a significant tax increase should it be repealed.

For decades, Louisiana has main-tained an ad valorem tax on inventory held by manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that is assessed and col-lected by local government. Louisiana’s local inventory tax is assessed on tan-gible personal property used in a busi-ness, including goods awaiting sale, commodities that are in the course of production, and raw materials and supplies.

In 1991, the Louisiana Legislature passed legislation to implement a state tax credit for the local inventory tax paid by such businesses, which was a major step to make the state more com-petitive for business investment and jobs. Everyone understood the uncom-petitive nature of this tax and wanted its negative impact on our economy eliminated. To accomplish this objec-tive, this complicated approach was enacted rather than an outright repeal of the tax.

The state inventory tax credit had an immediate positive economic impact and was credited for bringing a number of new warehousing facili-ties into the state, along with the jobs they created. Today, employers across Louisiana receive a tax credit against their state corporate income and fran-chise tax liability for the inventory tax amount they pay to local government. Any amount beyond their state tax liability is refunded to employers up to the amount they actually paid to local government. This rebate is equivalent to the amount of inventory taxes actu-ally paid.

More than 10,000 businesses — from large, multinational corporations to small manufacturers to neighbor-hood grocery stores — pay inventory taxes to local government and claim the refund, generating about 11 per-cent of all local property tax collected in Louisiana.

The vast majority of states do not have inventory taxes. In fact, the Tax Foundation estimates only 13 states levy an inventory tax, and that states are reducing or eliminating taxes on tangible personal property as a trend more generally due to their many dis-advantages.

By definition, inventory taxes disin-centivize investment, expansion, capi-tal accumulation and growth. That


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Read my lips

Where else but in Louisiana would an archbishop be asked to rule on whether it is OK to eat alligator on Friday during Lent?

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans has given ’gator his blessing and the national bishops’ conference agrees with him. The Catholic News Agency said he’s ruled that alligator is “consid-ered in the fish family,” and can be eaten on days of abstinence.

Church law requires abstinence from meat on Lenten Fridays and some other days for everyone over 14 years old, un-less illness, infirmity, or some other spe-cial circumstances requires meat in the diet. According to the U.S. bishops, “Ab-stinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs—all of which live on land. Birds are also considered meat. … Fish are a different category of animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish, am-phibians, reptiles … and shellfish are permitted.”

Things made from meat, such as chicken broth or meat gravies are also taboo, but the rule allows us to eat such delicacies as crawfish, shrimp, oysters, crabs, frogs and turtles.

That means that in Louisiana we have to make the sacrifice of giving up a ham-burger in favor of a loaded oyster poboy, pushing aside a steak in favor of stuffed flounder, or foregoing a pork chop to set-tle for étouffée.

It makes us wonder whether the rule should be reversed in Louisiana, and that we should be required to give up seafood and eat meat. Does it really hurt if we can eat only seafood gumbo or gum-bo d’herbes (without the tasso or andou-ille) on Friday? Or that we must leave the sausage out of the red beans and rice?

As Judy Walker, food writer for the Times Picayune, put it in a recent web post: “Let’s be real. In south Louisiana, the 40-day period of Lent isn’t a hardship when it comes to meals. Our glorious bounty of seafood makes fish on Fridays an enjoyable tradition.”

I remember looking forward to Lent when I was a kid, because that was when my grandmother made a crawfish bisque that still makes my mouth water when I think of it—and that even though I have the recipe I have never been able to make quite like she did.

And how many of us start taking an active interest in the price of crawfish as the end of Lent draws near, so that we will know how much to assess each cous-in for the fixin’s for the traditional Good Friday crawfish boil?

As one devotee explained the custom, Good Friday is one of two days (Ash Wednesday is the other) in the Catholic calendar when the law of fasting (which is different from abstinence) requires adult Catholics to reduce the amount of food eaten. The Church defines fasting as one full meal a day, and two smaller meals. The crawfish boil, according to traditional rationale, constitutes one meal—even if it goes on all day.

Also, counterintuitively, the regula-tions say drinking milk will break your fast, but alcoholic beverages do not. Thus, it’s OK to drink a cold beer or two with the crawfish.

You’ll have to talk to theologians about just how penitential drinking beer and eating crawfish boiled with seasoned po-tatoes and corn on the cob can be.

We won’t even go into the tradition of making Catahoula sweet dough pies on Good Friday. Most of them are filled only with fruit, but it’s no sacrifice to eat them.

You can contact Jim Bradshaw at [email protected] or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.

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Oh, the sacrifice of it all

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Organization ..................................... Meeting DateChataignier Council ............................. Third Monday

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can put neighboring states without the tax at an advantage par-ticularly in attracting distribution centers. Researchers estimate that a tax increase on personal property, such as the inventory tax, of 1 percentage point reduces annual employ-ment growth by 2.44 percentage points.

The tax applies to mobile property that can quickly respond to a change in tax laws and regulations, which according to the Tax Foundation creates “strong incentives for companies to locate inventory in states where they can avoid these harmful taxes.”

The negative effect of property taxes, such as the inventory tax, is particularly severe, pri-marily because these taxes are paid annually, regardless of any prof-its or losses earned by employers. Inventory taxes are a substantial business expense that will likely be passed on to consumers, raising costs for everyone, not just employers.

Furthermore, the effect of inventory taxa-tion is such that con-sumers can end up pay-ing the inventory tax amount several times over. Here’s how:

(1) A parts manufac-turer stores raw materi-als for use in the manu-facture of parts to be used in building a final product. That manu-facturer must declare those raw materials as inventory for every month they are held, along with any parts in stock, and accordingly pay a local inventory tax amount on these.

(2) The parts manu-facturer then sells the parts to a finished prod-uct manufacturer. That manufacturer pays inventory tax on the parts it holds for use in building the finished product, along with any of that finished product or good it holds for dis-tribution.

(3) Later, as the good is turned over to a dis-tributor that stores it in a warehouse, it is taxed anew as inventory.

(4) Finally, when it is sold to a retailer for sale to consumers, while sit-ting on that retailer’s shelf awaiting purchase, the good is once again taxed as inventory. So, the parts manufacturer, the finished goods man-ufacturer, the distrib-uter and the retailer all pay the inventory tax and every time add it to the cost of the prod-uct before the consumer buys it and pays sales tax on top of that.

This convoluted and uncompetitive scheme has been tolerated in Louisiana for years and the negative effects it should have on our econ-omy has been masked by the credit since 1991.

Local governments should also oppose any elimination in the cur-rent state inventory tax credit, as they would see an erosion of their revenues when compa-

nies losing the credit choose to shift invento-ries to locations where such a tax does not exist. Companies will be incentivized by the credit’s repeal to ware-house their inventory in states that do not have an inventory tax. They can later ship that inventory in when it is required, putting our small to mid-size retail-ers and manufacturers at a huge disadvantage.

Finally, if the state inventory tax credit were reduced, jobs would be negatively impacted. Businesses that retain inventories require warehousemen, forklift operators, clerks and the like to maintain and keep track of those inventories. If business-es are forced to shift their inventories else-where, the number of accompanying jobs will decline.

Refunding the inven-tory tax was seen as a major step to make Louisiana more com-petitive when it was enacted, and it is still a big factor in national rankings of business-friendly states. Today, Louisiana ranks No. 35 on the 2015 State Business Tax Climate Index and No. 24 on the property tax com-ponent — before the Legislature makes the changes under discus-sion in the 2015 session.

Having said this, the status quo is not Louisiana’s only option. We could actually repeal the inventory tax itself, which would make the credit no longer neces-sary and the state would save $462 million (using FY 14 numbers). This type of approach would make us much more economically competi-tive as a state and save Louisiana hundreds of millions of dollars to invest in higher edu-cation and health care each year. This would be a “win-win” for tax-payers of epic propor-tions.

However, simply repealing the credit and leaving this bur-densome tax in place would do the opposite. It would drive us down the rankings of busi-ness-friendly states, throw sand in the gears of our growing economy, incentivize employers to send their investment and inventory out of state thereby dimin-ishing local collections, and lower the number of jobs in Louisiana.

Repealing the inven-tory tax credit is bad policy and a tax increase we simply cannot afford. Repealing the inventory tax itself would save Louisiana state govern-ment hundreds of mil-lions of dollars, make our economy much more competitive and create more jobs in our state.

The solution is easy to see if you just read my lips: We can’t afford this tax.

Stephen Waguespack is President of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

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The caller then says the warrant or debt can be settled without any arrests or court dates if the person being called can pay a fine over the phone with a credit or debit card. Some reports indicate the person be-ing called are asked for personal information, such as Social Security or bank account num-bers.

People receiving such calls are being advised not to give any per-sonal information over the phone, but instead ask the caller to pro-vide information about the agency or company he or she represents. If people get a suspected scam call, they should

write down the caller’s phone number or, if they don’t have caller ID, ask the caller for that number if.

Law enforcement agencies do not make arrangements to re-ceive payments for fines over the phone.

Scammers are known to target the elderly be-cause, according to the Federal Trade Commis-sion (FTC), “the caller assumes they may live alone, have a nest egg, or may be more polite toward strangers.”

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tion of crack cocaine); and Allen Thomas Jr. (distribution of crack cocaine). There are still four individu-als that Mamou police are searching for: Ray Thomas (distribution of crack cocaine); Brian Roberts (distribution of crack cocaine); Fredrick

Thomas (distribution of crack cocaine); and Monquart Serie (distri-bution of crack cocaine).

Mamou Police Chief Robert McGee said “We are aware of what is go-ing on,” in Mamou and that more arrests are forthcoming as more in-formation turns up. He

said Mamou police will vigorously pursue ille-gal drug cases because of the department’s “zero tolerance” regard-ing that community menace.

Chief McGee also en-couraged the public to continue to call Mamou police at 468-5221 if

they see anything sus-piciouys, and their call will remain anonymous.

McGee also thanked the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in making these latest arrests.

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Brian Roberts Fredrick Thomas Monquart Serie Ray Thomas

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Four Evangeline Parish teachers are being honored this year with summer scholar-ships on the national level. The National Endowment for the Humanities, along with many private and pub-lic organizations, fund summer workshops for teachers based on a competitive grant submission. This year, 320 applications were received nationwide and only 80 teachers were chosen to partici-pate.

One participant per state is the national average, with some states receiving two scholarships based on population and grant submissions. The fact that Louisiana has three NEH scholars nomi-nated is exciting and all three can be found on staff at Chataignier Elementary.

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and Jaime Johnson attended a week-long workshop on the California Gold Rush in Sacramento, California, over the summer. Jan Veillon completed her schol-arship on Asian and Hawaiian Immigration in Seattle, Washington.

Belinda Guillory, who is on staff at Basile High School, is the fourth teacher honored with a Bill of Rights Institute invitation that is co-sponsored by the Liberty Fund of Chicago. Guillory, along with Veillon, who was also issued an invi-tation from the Bill of Rights Institute, rep-resented Louisiana for five days in Arlington, Virginia in the fall. The Bill of Rights Institute Colloquiums are by invitation only. This year, only 40 invi-tations were issued nationwide.

Four teachers honored with summer scholarships

Faith House donation drive set for March 18

Evangeline Parish Community Coalition announced pickup for emergency supplies to benefit Faith House and domestic violence victims.

Women fleeing home in the middle of the night sometimes don’t have time to grab basic necessities. Some also don’t have money avail-able to pick these items up after they have left.

On March 18, the Evangeline Parish Community Coalition and the Ville Platte Police Department will host an emer-gency supply drive at the Ville Platte Police Department from 10 a.m. until 1p.m. This will be a drive thru in front of the police department for your convenience. Members from the coalition and police department will be there to greet you so donors never have to

leave their vehicle. The following are

some of the items need-ed: Toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, deodor-ant, soap, toothbrush, shampoo, razor, lotion, hair brush, tampons/pads, diapers, diaper rash cream, wet wipes, baby soap, baby sham-poo, child’s tooth brush, child’s tooth paste.

These items will be used throughout the year for emergency supplies at Faith House and will benefit domes-tic violence victims in Evangeline Parish. Faith House has expressed that these supplies are critically low at this time.

If you need more information or you would like to drop off your items early, you can contact Connie Lamke at the Ville Platte Police Department at 363-1313.

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The engagement of Miss Colleen Nicolette Toussaint to Mr. Edwin Jermaine Bias, the son of Janice Bias of Ville Platte and the late Lin-ton “Cobe” Bias, has been announced by her parents, Patrick and Pauline Toussaint of Ville Platte.

The couple will ex-change wedding vows Saturday, April 4, 2015, during a 2 p.m. ceremo-ny at Ninth Missionary Baptist Church in Ville Platte.

Miss Toussaint, whose mother is the former Pauline Gallow of Ville Platte, is the granddaughter of the late Joseph and Delores Toussaint, Mary H. Gal-low of Ville Platte and

the late Rogers Gallow.A 2006 graduate of

Ville Platte High School and 2009 graduate of LSU-Eunice, she is cur-rently employed as a billing specialist with Southwest Louisiana Primary Healthcare Center in Opelousas.

Mr. Bias’ mother is the former Janice Laf-leur of Ville Platte. He is the grandson of the late Clement and Geni-ta Lafleur, the late Le-roy Bias and the late Sedonia Green Bias.

A 1995 graduate of Ville Platte High School, he attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe and is cur-rently employed with Cameron Valves and Measurements.

Mr. Bias, Miss Toussaint plan April nuptials

Mr. Edwin Jermaine Bias,Miss Colleen Nicolette Toussaint

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance

The primary message of the disciples was a message of hope and sal-vation. However, those who rejected the offer of salvation were given a message of judgement and damnation.

The message of the

church is also a message of hope and salvation. We are to point the way to Jesus extending His free offer of salvation to all who will believe it. We are to point the way to Heaven, but we must never neglect to warn sinners about the fiery judgement of Hell.

No one likes that message in our day. We are ridiculed for preach-ing there is a literal

place called Hell where lost souls suffer for eter-nity. Let the world kick against the message. Let lost people accuse us of being out of step with this modern world. Let them mock our pleas for them to turn from their sins and come to Jesus. Let them say what they will, but the truth still stands.

There is a Heaven to gain and a Hell to shun.

The only way to Heaven is through the Lord Je-sus Christ, according to John 14:6. The only way to avoid Hell is through the Lord Jesus Christ, according to John 5:24. That is our testimony. It is a testimony of de-liverance to those who receive it. It is a testi-mony of damnation to those who reject it.

Minister’s Corner: The message of the disciples

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Employee and Resident of the Month announcedAlicia Ardoin, top photo, was named Employee of the Month for March at Heritage Manor, and Mary J. Ardoin, second photo, was named Resi-dent of the Month. Alicia has been employed with Heritage Manor for two years as an evening shift CNA. She enjoys working with the elderly. Mary has been a resident of Heritage Manor for 30 years and she attends all group activities and outings. She is an important part of the Heritage Manor family.

(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.)

The overall goal of in-room programs is to meet the needs of the residents who are con-fined to their rooms. In-corporating as many of the five senses - tactile, visual, auditory, olfacto-ry and taste - helps to tie these sensory activities in with each person’s interests and previous occupation. Doing these

in-room activities are always followed by first checking on a resident’s allergies and food and swallow restrictions. Pet therapy is a favor-ite among the bedbound for tactile senses. Vi-sual is often interest-ing when family photos are viewed. It helps the individual to reminisce about the good old days. Auditory is done by one on one talking or play-ing bible study or rosary tapes. Olfactory is en-joyed by all when cook-ing and baking with the convection oven is done, and of course taste is the reward for providing the cookies or favorite

treats. We are proud to an-

nounce Sherina Gallow as the 2014 Heritage Manor Employee of the Year.

The Employee of the Month for March is Alicia Ardoin, and the Resident of the Month is Mary J. Ardoin.

Activities this week include Bible study with Thomas Toler, Come Lord Jesus group, bingo sponsored by the Ville Platte Rotary Club, po-keno, group exercise, snack toss, patriotic ro-sary, horseshoes, mass by Sacred Heart, mani-cures and bingo spon-sored by the VFW.

The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Leanna Gradney and Leonard Ardoin.

The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to Carenia Fon-tenot and Earleen Fon-tenot.

Congratulations to the service award re-cipients Sandra Jones, Lakeitha Freeman, Ter-ri Theriot, Sandra Lee, Herbert Jason (25 years) and Janice Deville (15 years). Presenting the awards were adminis-trator Trey Prudhomme and owner Harold Gam-burg.

Heritage Manor News: In-room programs

BOY, Connor James Lafleur was born Feb-ruary 6, 2015, at 7:45 a.m. in Acadian Medi-cal Center in Eunice to Heather Maricle and Brent Lafleur of Ville Platte, weighing seven pounds, five ounces.

Grandparents are Peggy Maricle, Hudson

Maricle and Brent and Katie Lafleur, all of Ville Platte.

Great-grandparents are Brenda Fruge and Lionel and Bernadette Lafleur, all of Ville Platte.

He was welcomed home by friends and family.

Newborns


The youth and Miss Ville Platte pageants will be held Sunday, March 29, at the North-side Civic Center begin-ning at 9 a.m.

Entry fee is $25 for ages newborn to 12, and $45 for ages 13-22, which includes photoge-nic entry. Please bring 5x7 photo on day of pageant. A $10 late fee will be assessed for door entries on the day of the pageant. Optional cate-gories are also available for $1 per category on

the day of the pageant.Attire for ages new-

born to 12 is Sunday best and attire for ages 13-22 is formal wear.

Divisions are as fol-lows (age by date of pag-eant):

Baby Miss and Mas-ter: Ages zero to 11 months.

Petite Miss and Mas-ter: Ages 12-23 months.

Toddler Miss and Master: Ages 2-3.

Tiny Miss: Ages 4-6.Little Miss: Ages 7-9.Deb Miss: Ages 10-12.

Junior Miss: Ages 13-14.

Teen Miss: Ages 15-16.

Miss: Ages 17-22.Admission to pageant

is $5 per person and free for children three and under.

This pageant is open state-wide and contes-tants may wear age-ap-propriate make-up.

Entry forms and pay-ment may be mailed to VPWA, 1047 Family Drive, Ville Platte, La. 70586.

For more informa-tion, contact Dalayne Veillon (224-0172) after 3 p.m. or email her at [email protected].

VP Youth and Miss Pageant to be held Sunday March 29

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Sports High SchoolSports

Trojans slip past Panthers in diamond playBY: TRACEYJAGNEAUXSports Editor

On Tuesday, the Sacred Heart Trojans and the Pine Prairie Panthers were able to squeeze in a game on the diamond, despite the wet wintery weath-er all of Louisiana has felt over the past week. Neither team was able to produce much offen-sively, as the Trojans slid past the Panthers 2-1.

Pine Prairie began the game with a lead-off single from Dylan Doucet. The Trojans retired the next two batters on a fly out and a ground ball to third base. Doucet was able to advance to second on the ground ball. With two outs, J.T. Joubert singled, scoring Doucet from second base. Matt Rougeau flew out in the next at bat to end the first half of the inning.

Sacred Heart threat-ened in the bottom half of the first, when Keaton Tate singled to right field with one out. Doucet, on the hill to start the game for the

Panthers, retired the next two Trojan batters to retire the side. At the end of one inning, Pine Prairie led 1-0.

The Panthers were sat down in order in

the top of the second. Evan Lacross flew to right field and Gaten Chaddrick drew the walk from Caleb Soileau. Soileau was able to get Sylus Carson

to ground into a 5-4-3 double play to end the Pine Prairie threat.

The Trojans had an opportunity to put up points in the bottom of the second. With two

outs, Jacob A. Lafleur singled to right field. Doucet walked the next two batters to load the bases. However, Evan Mire grounded to the third sacker, Lacross, who promptly stepped on the back to end the Sacred Heart threat.

After Soileau retired the Panthers in order in the top of the third, the Trojans were able to score in the bottom half of the inning. Tate got on with a leadoff walk and used his speed to swipe second base on the steal. The next two batters could not push the run across as Brandon Hudspeth flew out to left and Jacob L. Lafleur struck out.

With Garrick Fontenot now at the plate, Tate moved to third on a passed ball. Fontenot hit a ground ball, which was mis-handled by the second baseman, allowing him

BY: TRACEYJAGNEAUXSports Editor

The Mamou Lady Demon softball team traveled to Eunice on Thursday to take on the St. Edmund Lady Blue Jays. Mamou took the early lead in the third inning, but could

not sustain that lead. St. Ed’s scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the 4- 2 win.

Mamou got on the board first. Kourtnie Deshotel led off the top of the third with long double. Ariel Lavigne singled, scor-ing Deshotel. Kailee

Bertrand popped out to first base for the first out of the inning.

Amber Manuel came to the plate and singled, sending Lavigne to third and creating a first and third situation. Lauren Soileau produced a per-fect sacrifice to score Lavigne. Logan Thomas

Lady Demons lose close contest to St. Ed’s

Weekly Parish baseball, softball schedule

Here is a rundown of the schedule for week of March 9-14:

March 9: Ville Platte at Oberlin (baseball) 5 p.m. Breaux Bridge at Sacred Heart at ULL (baseball) 4/6 p.m.March 10: Eunice at Mamou (baseball) 6:00 p.m. Avoyelles at Pine Prairie (baseball) 6:00 p.m. DeQuincy at Mamou (softball) 4 p.m. Livonia at Pine Prairie (softball) 5 p.m. Pitkin at Sacred Heart (softball) 4 p.m. Ville Platte at Church Point (softball) 4 p.m.March 11: Sacred Heart at Iota (softball) 4 p.m.March 12: Mamou at Welsh (softball) 4 p.m. Pine Prairie at Port Barre (softball) 4 p.m. Sacred Heart at Pitkin (softball) 6 p.m. Northwest at Ville Platte (softball) 4 p.m.March 12-14: Mamou, Sacred Heart and Pine Prairie at Eunice Tournament (baseball) TBAMarch 13-14: Mamou, Sacred Heart at Mamou Tourney (softball) TBAMarch 13: Avoyelles at Ville Platte (baseball) 4 p.m.March 14: Ville Platte at Northside (baseball) TBA

Sacred Heart’s Caleb Soileau pounds away at a baseball. He went one for three with a single versus Pine Prairie.

Senior Phillip Vidrine takes to the hill for some warm up pitch-es. Vidrine is 1-0 on the young season for the Trojans.

Trojan infielder Keaton Tate looks in on a pitch against Pine Prairie in a recent non-district contest. Tate was two for three with a run batted in and one run scored.

Mamou’s Logan Thomas strides out to smash another base hit. Thomas will look to lead the Lady Demons at the plate in 2015.

See SHS, Page 9

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Sheriff’s SaleFEDERAL NATIONAL

MORTGAGE ASSOCIATIONVS

CHRISTOPHER SHAWN LANDRENEAU AND APRIL DAWN BELLARD

LANDRENEAU

CIVIL DOCKET NO. 75235EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Thirteenth Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Evangeline, in the above entitled and numbered cause, under date of JANUARY 13, 2015. I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale and will sell for cash, at public auction to the last and highest bidder, with benefit of appraisement at the principal front door of the Courthouse of the Parish of Evangeline at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on: MARCH 11, 2015 at Ten O’clock (10:00) a.m. the following described property to wit:

ITEM NO 1: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26. T-4-S, R-l-W. EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT #4 OF THE VEILLON SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN VIDRINE, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT #4 HAS A FRONT ON VEILLON RD OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE NORTH OF 147.74 FEET, A REAR BOUNDARY OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE SOUTH ADJOINING LOT #3 OF SAID SUBDIVISION OF 147.74 FEET, AS CAN BE SEEN ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE VEILLON SUBDIVISION BY PAUL N. FONTENOT, DATED JULY 11, 1985, A COPY OF WHICH IS RECORDED UNDER ACT NO. 460402 IN THE RECORDS OF EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY RANDALL KEITH ARDOIN, ET UX FROM MARTHA GUILLORY ORTEGO BY ACT OF CASH SALE DATED AUGUST 13, 1997 RECORDED AUGUST 14, 1997 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK NO. 229 AT PAGE 486 UNDER ACT #496449, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA.

ITEM NO 2: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, T-4-S, R-1-W, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT #5 AND LOT #6 OF THE VEILLON SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN VIDRINE, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT #5 HAS A FRONT ON VEILLON ROAD OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE NORTH OF 148.15 FEET, A REAR BOUNDARY OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE SOUTH ADJOINING LOT #4 OF THE 147.95 FEET. LOT #6 HAS A FRONT ON VEILLON ROAD OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE NORTH OF 148.35 FEET, A REAR BOUNDARY OF 90 FEET AND A DEPTH ON THE SOUTH ADJOINING LOT #5 CONVEYED HEREIN OF 148.15 FEET; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS

OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY RANDALL K. ARDOIN, ET UX FROM THOMAS EUGENE BAILEY, ET UX BY ACT OF CASH SALE DATED JULY 24, 1995 RECORDED ON JULY 25, 1995 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK NO. 209 AT PAGE 481 UNDER ACT #485655, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA.

To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE in the full sum of

(A) PRINCIPAL OF $131,882.24 WITH INTEREST THEREON AT 6.375% PER ANNUM FROM DECEMBER 01, 2013, UNTIL PAID;

(B) ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES OF NOT LESS THAN $2,500.00;

(C) IF/AS APPLICABLE, SUCH OTHER OR ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS INCURRED OR ADVANCED FOR TAXES, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, REPAIRS TO AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY, FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, REPAIR AND RECOVERY OF THE PROPERTY, FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE LIEN OF THE MORTGAGE, FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF MORTGAGEE’S INTEREST THEREUNDER, AND OTHER AMOUNTS PROVIDED BY THE MORTGAGE AND APPLICABLE LAW, SUCH AS LATE CHARGES, ESCROW ADVANCES FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND INSURANCE, CORPORATE ADVANCES. PROPERTY APPRAISALS, INSPECTION FEES, PRIOR ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES, ABSTRACT AND TITLE CHARGES, NSF CHARGES, ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES, AND OTHER CHARGES WHICH PLAINTIFF IS PERMITTED TO PROVE BY VERIFIED PETITION, VERIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION, OR AFFIDAVIT FILED OR SUBMITTED BEFORE DISTRIBUTION BY THE SHERIFF OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE JUDICIAL SALE HEREIN; AND

(D) ALL LAW CHARGES, COSTS, FEES AND EXPENSES INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COMMISSION AND ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING SHERIFFS COST, COMMISSION AND CHARGES, ETC.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH WITH APPRAISEMENTEDDIE SOILEAU, SHERIFF

BY: /S/ BOBBI JO FONTENOT BOBBI JO FONTENOT, CIVIL DEPUTY

020815030815

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VILLAGE OF PINE PRAIRIENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2015 at the Pine Prairie Village Hall regarding the amendment of Section II of the Residential District Zoning Ordinance.

A copy of this ordinance may be viewed at the Village Hall dur-ing regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

030515030815

Public Notice

VILLE PLATTE REDEVELOPMENTAREA RENEWAL

(THE WOODS)

Community Directions, Inc. intends to apply to the Louisiana Housing Corporation for 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and TCAP funds to rehabilitate and/or construct affordable housing in Ville Platte and is required to issue this public notice:

Owner Name: TBDProject: Ville Platte Redevelopment Area RenewalLocation: Ville Platte Redevelopment Area (“The Woods”)Units: 40 max.Mix: 3 & 4 BR unitsRehab and/or New Family HousingTotal Development Cost: $7,200,000 est.Est. Sources: $5,233,000 9% Equity; $750,000 TCAP;$1,068,000 Loan; $149,000 Def.Dev.Fee.Contact: Charles Tate, c/o 337-948-1294

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LOCAL BILL - HLS 15RS-567)

Public notice is hereby given, as provided by Section 13, Article III of the Constitution of Louisiana, that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on April 13, 2015, a bill relative to authorization for an automobile expense allowance for the assessors in certain parishes; to provide for certain requirements and limitations; and to provide for related matters.

030515030815

Legal NoticeA to be formed limited partnership is planning to develop LaFleur

Oak, located near Lincoln Rd. & Chataignier St., Ville Platte, Louisiana. This new construction single family community will consists of no more than 56 2-bedroom units designed to serve families and will also contain a community facility with supportive services tailored to the residents needs. This development is competing for 9% Tax Credits provided by Louisiana Housing Corporation. The total development cost is estimated at $6 million funded by $1 million in debt and $5 million in tax credit proceeds.

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Legal NoticeI AM APPLYING to the office of Alcohol and Tobacco control of

the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell Beverages of High and Low Alcoholic Content at retail in the Parish of Evangeline at the following address:

Name of Business: Hadi Investments Inc.D/B/A: Four CornersPhysical Address: 902 W. Lincoln Rd. Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586

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to reach first safely and score Tate. Soileau struck out swinging to end the inning. After three complete innings, the game was tied 1-1.

Both teams could not generate any more offense for the next three innings. The Trojans came to bat in the bottom of the sev-enth, needing only one run to pick up the win. With Zack Lee on the hill for the Panthers, Sacred Heart went to work. Phillip Vidrine managed a leadoff sin-gle to open the bottom of the seventh.

Sam Tuminaro ground out to third,

advancing Vidrine to second. A shallow single by Evan Mire, put the Trojan runners at first and third with one out. Tate came to the plate, took the first pitch for a strike and then singled to score Vidrine from third to end the game.

Leading hitter for the Trojans was Keaton Tate. Tate was two for three with two singles and a run batted in. Caleb Soileau picked up the win, throwing four and two-thirds innings, giving up one run on three hits. Soileau struck out one and walked one.

For the Panthers, J.T

Joubert led all hitters, going two for three with two singles. Zack Lee earned the loss for Pine Prairie, throwing four complete innings. Lee gave up one run on four hits with no strikeouts or walks.

With the win, Sacred Heart is now 4-1 on the year. The Trojans will participate in the Kaplan Tournament this weekend. Pine Prairie drops to 1-3 on the young season and will travel to DeQuincy to take part in the Tiger’s Tournament this Friday and Saturday.

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grounded to first base to end the inning. With

that productive inning, the Lady Demons led

2- 0.St. Ed’s responded in

the bottom of the third. After a strikeout by Mamou pitcher Amber Manuel,the Lady Blue Jays singled. Manuel enticed the next batter to ground back to her on the mound for the first out, but that allowed the runner to advance to second. The next St. Ed’s hitter singled, scor-ing the runner.

Manuel shut down the Lady Jays by get-ting the next batter to ground out. At the end of three, Mamou led 2-1.

Neither team could get anything going offensively until the bot-tom of the sixth inning.

The Lady Jays began warming up the bats in the sixth. St. Ed’s cap-italized on three hits, including a triple, and two Lady Demon errors to tack on three runs in the inning. With the last out in the sixth, the Lady Jays led 4 2.

Mamou came into the top of the seventh need-ing at least two runs to tie. Maggie Soileau reached based with a leadoff single. With Madison Trahan at the plate, Soileau was thrown out trying to steal second. Trahan struck out, followed by game ending strikeout

by Kelsie Mayeux.Amber Manuel

picked up the loss on the mound, throwing six innings. Manuel allowed four runs on two hits, while striking out 11 and walking two. Leading the way at the plate was Deshotel, who was one for two with a run scored. Manuel was one for three with a run batted in.

The Lady Demons are now 0- 1 on the young season. They will be participating in the Bunkie tournament this weekend. Results will be posted as they become available.

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Lady Demon Amber Manuel tracks a ball to the plate. Manuel will be an impotant factor for Mamou on the mound this season

Owner: NasirArafat

/s/NasirArafat

030815

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VIDRINE GRAVITY DRAINAGEDISTRICT NO. 7

REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 4, 2015

ThemeetingoftheBoardofDirectorsofVIDRINE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7,washeldattheofficeKellyP.Tate,onthe4thdayofFebruary,2014,at10:00a.m.Thefollowingwerepresent:

BennyFontenotCraigPitreMitchellBensonWendellBrunet

Absentfromthemeetingwas:

SteveMayeaux

TheMinutesfromtheJuly9,2013,meetingwereread.BennyFontenot made a motion to approve the minutes, and WendellBrunetsecondedthemotion.Avotewastakenandthemotionwasunanimouslycarried.

BE IT RESOLVED that theminutes from the July 9, 2013,meetingisherebyapproved.

The board reviewed the financial statements and reports ofincomeandexpensesforJulythroughDecember,2013.CraigPitremadeamotiontoapprovethe financialstatementsandreportsofincomeandexpenses,andWendellBrunetsecondedthemotion.Avotewastakenandthemotionwasunanimouslycarried.

BE IT RESOLVEDthatthefinancialstatementsandreportsofincomeandexpensesforJulythroughDecember,2013,areherebyapproved.

TheboardreviewedtheProposedBudget for2014.CraigPitremadeamotiontoapprovetheProposedBudgetfor2014,andBennyFontenotsecondedthemotion.Avotewastakenandthemotionwasunanimouslycarried.

BE IT RESOLVEDthattheProposedBudgetfor2014isherebyapproved.

Theboardreviewedof thedocumentsprepared fortheAnnualLegislativeAuditreport.WendellBrunetmadeamotiontoapproveand mail the Annual Legislative Audit Report, and Craig Pitresecondedthemotion.Avotewastakenandthemotionwasunani-mouslycarried.

BE IT RESOLVEDAnnualLegislativeAuditReportisherebyapproved.

CraigPitrereportedtotheboardthatthepreliminarymapsofthedistricthavebeendrawnbyAucoinandAssociatesadnarejustwaitingontehfinalversionofthemap,oncethefinalversionandreceivedpaymentforAucoinandAssociatesserviceswillbemade.

Nofurtherbusinesstodiscussthemeetingwasadjourned.

/s/:BennyFontenotBennyFontenotPresident

/s/:KellyP.TateKellyP.TateSecretary

030815

Sheriff’s SaleJD BANK

VSRICHARD S. MCCAULEY AND SHEILA S.

MCCAULEY


NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issuedoutof theHonorableThirteenthJudicialDistrictCourtinandfortheParishofEvangeline,intheaboveentitledandnumberedcause,underdateofNOVEMBER 17, 2014. I have seized and taken intomy possession andwillofferforsaleandwillsell forcash,atpublicauctiontothelastandhighestbidder,withbenefitofappraisementattheprincipalfrontdooroftheCourthouseoftheParishofEvangelineatVillePlatte,Louisiana, on:MARCH 18, 2015 atTenO’clock (10:00)a.m.thefollowingdescribedpropertytowit:

ONE (1) 2007 FORD PICKUP, VIN 1FTPW14V77FA41130

TO BE PICKED UP AND STORED BY CAR CARE

To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALEinthefullsumof

FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 59/100 ($5,262.59) DOLLARS, WITH INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 8.92% PER ANNUM FROM AND AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2014, UNTIL PAID, TOGETHER WITH TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY’S FEES. PLUS ACCRUED PRE-PETITION INTEREST IN THE AMOUNT OF $64.95 AND LATE CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $30.00, TOGETHER WITH ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS: AND ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COSTS, COMMISSION, AND CHARGES.

TERMSOFSALE:CASHWITHAPPRAISEMENTEDDIESOILEAU,SHERIFF

BY:/S/BOBBIJOFONTENOTBOBBIJOFONTENOT,CIVILDEPUTY

030815

Sheriff’s SaleWELLS FARGO BANK NA

VSKYLE LAURENT MANUEL


NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issuedoutof theHonorableThirteenthJudicialDistrictCourtinandfortheParishofEvangeline,intheaboveentitledandnumberedcause,underdateofDECEMBER 5, 2014.Ihaveseizedandtakenintomypossessionandwillofferfor saleandwill sell for cash,atpublicauction to the lastandhighestbidder,withoutappraisementattheprincipalfrontdoorof the Courthouse of the Parish of Evangeline at Ville Platte,Louisiana, on:APRIL 8, 2015 at TenO’clock (10:00) a.m. thefollowingdescribedpropertytowit:

A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, BEING KNOWN AS DESIGNATED AS LOT 25, SOUTH FORTY ACRE SUBDIVISION, AS DEPICTED ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY J. RONALD LANDRENEAU AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND RECORDED IN PUBLIC RECORDS OF EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA WITH THAT CERTAIN ACT OF DEDICATION AND RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING SOUTH FORTY ACRE SUBDIVISION, JUNE 10, 2004, BOOK NO. C-293, PAGE 326, INCORPORATION HEREIN BY THE REFERENCE THERETO. SAID PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THAT TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 42.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED ON THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 1 WEST, EVANGELINE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: NORTH BY LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 757 AND/OR ALTA FONTENOT; SOUTH BY ESTATE OF CLEOPHAS VIDRINE; EAST BY VINNIS VIDRINE FUSELIER; AND WEST BY PUBLIC ROAD, AND/OR EDWARD BOURGEOIS; AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY ELVIN FLOYD VIDRINE FROM ALPHAN KLUMPP, ET UX BY MORTGAGE SALE DATED MARCH 30,1973; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF THE RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. TOGETHER WITH A CERTAIN MOBILE HOME BEING A 2003 86 X 32 INDIES, MODEL NO. 7903, SERIAL NO. AL3290-103-4023A/B, WHICH IS IMMOVABLE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LOUISIANA LAW.

To pay and satisfy a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALEinthefullsumof

(A) PRINCIPAL OF $69,704.95 WITH INTEREST THEREON AT 4.500% PER ANNUM FROM MAY 01, 2014, UNTIL PAID; (B) ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ENFORCING THE NOTE AND MORTGAGE INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES NOT TO EXCEED 25% OF THE SUMS DUE; (C) IF/AS APPLICABLE. SUCH OTHER OR ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS INCURRED OR ADVANCED FOR TAXES, INSURANCE PREMIUMS. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, REPAIRS TO AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY, FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, REPAIR AND RECOVERY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE PROPERTY, FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION OF THE LIEN OF THE MORTGAGE, FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MORTGAGEE’S INTEREST

THEREUNDER, AND OTHER AMOUNTS PROVIDED BY THE MORTGAGE AND APPLICABLE LAW, SUCH AS LATE CHARGES, ESCROW ADVANCES FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND INSURANCE, CORPORATE ADVANCES. PROPERTY APPRAISALS, INSPECTION FEES. PRIOR ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES, ABSTRACT AND TITLE CHARGES, NSF CHARGES, ATTORNEY FEES AND EXPENSES. AND OTHER CHARGES WHICH PLAINTIFF IS PERMITTED TO PROVE BY VERIFIED PETITION, VERIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION, OR AFFIDAVIT FILED OR SUBMITTED BEFORE DISTRIBUTION BY THE SHERIFF OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE JUDICIAL SALE HEREIN: AND (D) ALL LAW CHARGES. COSTS. FEES AND EXPENSES INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COMMISSION: AND ALL COSTS OF THESE PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING SHERIFF’S COSTS. COMMISSION, AND CHARGES, ETC.

TERMSOFSALE:CASHWITHOUTAPPRAISEMENTEDDIESOILEAU,SHERIFF

BY:/S/BOBBIJOFONTENOTBOBBIJOFONTENOT,CIVILDEPUTY

030815040515

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PROCEEDINGS OF THEEVANGELINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

REGULAR MEETINGFEBRUARY 4, 2015

Members of theEvangelineParishSchoolBoardmet this dayin a regular scheduledmeeting at theMediaCenter, 607HarveyLeBasDrive,VillePlatte,Louisiana.

Members present were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. GeorgiannaWilson,Mr.MikeFontenot,Dr.BobbyDeshotel,PresidentWayneDardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges,Mr. Lonnie Sonnier,Mr.DarrenVidrine,Mrs.PeggyForman,Ms.NancyHamlin,andMr.EllisGuillory,Sr.Two(2)schoolboardmemberswereabsent:

Mr.BuckDupuisandMs.WandaSkinner.AlsoinattendancewereSuperintendentToniHamlin;Assistant

Superintendent Darwan Lazard; CFO Amy LaFleur; SupervisorsLinda LaFleur, Grace Sibley, Penny McDaniel, and Ted Soileau;ChildWelfareandAttendanceSupervisorPhilipBuller;TechnologyFacilitator JohnDeranger;MaintenanceForemanMikeHazelton;and,BoardAttorneyBetsyJackson.

PresidentWayneDardeaudeclaredaquorumandorderedmem-berstoproceedwiththebusinessofthedayat6:00p.m.

ItwasmovedbyMs.NancyHamlin,secondedbyMs.GeorgiannaWilson and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin toapproveandadd the followingnewbusiness to theagenda: Item#15 (Permission to approve low quote forA/C unitwith gas heatat BHS as an emergency item). Voting for themotionwereMr.Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr.Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President ScottLimoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. PeggyForman,Ms. NancyHamlin andMr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motioncarriedunanimously.

Item #1 – It was moved byMr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., secondedbyMs. PeggyForman and recommended by Superintendent ToniHamlintoapproveminutesofpreviousmeetingdatedJanuary14,2015.VotingforthemotionwereMr.ArthurSavoy,Ms.GeorgiannaWilson,Mr.MikeFontenot,Dr.BobbyDeshotel,PresidentWayneDardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges,Mr. Lonnie Sonnier,Mr.DarrenVidrine,Mrs.PeggyForman,Ms.NancyHamlin andMr.EllisGuillory,Sr.Motioncarriedunanimously.

Item #2 – CFO Amy LaFleur introducedMr. Vic Slave withKolder,Champagne,Slaven&Company,whopresentedtheBoard

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with an audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, Evangeline Parish School Board was issued an unqualified audit report as found on page 2 of the audit report. Auditor Vic Slaven informed the Board that an unmodified report was issued, no significant deficiencies in internal controls were found, and only one instance of noncompliance was disclosed which are found on pages 64-66. The noncompliance was an advertising issue with a capital project and that it was already corrected according to both Superintendent Hamlin and CFO LaFleur. He also stated no findings were noted for the single audits done on Title I and Title II. Auditor Vic Slaven went over the Statement of Net Position on page 6 of the audit report. He stated the Evangeline Parish School Board had a Net Position of $6,030,445. He went over the Statement of Activities on page 7 which reconciles to the net position. On page 9, Auditor Vic Slaven discussed the total assets of $13,519,722 in General Fund and $7,167,942 in Other Governmental for total assets in the amount of $20,687,664. For liabilities and fund balances, General Fund had $4,670,212 in liabilities and $8,849,510 in fund balance. For the General Fund, the restricted fund balance is $2,106,318; the committed fund balance is $4,202,302; the assigned fund balance is $1,275,157; the unassigned fund balance is $1,265,733. For the Other Governmental, the non-spendable is $61,066 and the restricted is $5,678,337. Auditor Vic Slaven explained how these funds are legally for specific purposes and they cannot be used for anything other than the original use. Auditor Vic Slaven also went over the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance on page 11. General Fund had total revenues in the amount of $47,457,032 and Other Governmental had total revenues in the amount of $13,116,234. Total Revenues were $60,573,266.00. Total Expenditures were $60,156,347 with General Fund having $46,844,081 and Other Governmental having $13,312,266. Ending Fund Balances were $8,849,510 in General Fund and $5,739,403 in Other Governmental for a total overall of $14,588,913. Auditor Vic Slaven told the Board that 2013-2014 was not a bad year from an audit perspective and the Evangeline Parish School Board audit was one of their cleanest audits. It was moved by Mr. Mike Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Lonnie Sonnier and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve audit report as presented. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #3 – Executive Committee dated January 27, 2015:

EVANGELINE PARISHEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

January 27, 2015

Members of the Evangeline Parish Executive Committee met this day in a regular scheduled executive committee meeting at the Media Center, 607 Harvey LeBas Drive, Ville Platte, Louisiana, at 2:00 p.m.

Committee members present were: Chairperson Peggy Forman, Ms. Georgianna Wilson and Ms. Nancy Hamlin. Mr. Arthur Savoy, committee member, was absent. Mr. Buck Dupuis, board member, was also in attendance. Others in attendance were Superintendent Toni Hamlin; Supervisors Ted Soileau, Linda LaFleur and Grace Sibley; and, CFO Amy LaFleur.

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to add the following new business to the execu-tive committee agenda: Item #3 (Discussion/information concerning the Opt Out provision of state testing. Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Committee Chairperson Peggy Forman. Motion carried unanimously.

Ex. Comm. #3 – An announcement in the media regard-ing students’ option not to participate in state testing was brought up for discussion by Superintendent Toni Hamlin. Because there is no policy regarding this and because it is not mentioned in State Law 17:24, this could become criti-cal. There would be no penalty to the student, but teachers, schools and districts would be penalized. A school would receive a “0” for every student not tested, which would be disastrous for the School Performance Scores. This was an item of discussion/information only.

Ex. Comm. #1 – A presentation was made by Superintendent Toni Hamlin regarding extension of our 2012-2015 transpor-tation agreement with First Student. First Student repre-sentatives were present for committee meeting: Mr. Tony Vidrine, Area General Manager and Mr. Lance Enkey, Site Manager. Supervisor Ted Soileau, transportation liaison, was also in attendance. The original contract with First Student was for a five (5) year term. That contract was then extended for a three-year period twice. Superintendent Toni Hamlin commented that legally we aren’t obligated to put the transportation system contract out for bid because it is a service contract. The contract does not have to be awarded to the lowest bidder. We have a good rapport and a good relationship with First Student. We are pleased with their services. They offer a scholarship each year to an Evangeline Parish student. They are conscience of safety on buses and with students in their environment. The contract continues to require that a bus be five (5) years or less in age and it must be air-conditioned. Zonar GPS reporting will also remain a part of the contract, as it works very well for our system. Superintendent Toni Hamlin stated that all provisions in the existing contract would remain in place. With the contract extension, First Student is willing to provide a Zipper Pass for each student riding a bus, free of charge. This provides boarding and departing times of each student riding a bus.

Prices were given for a five-year contract extension. Chairperson Peggy Forman asked that prices for a three-year contract extension also be provided. Chairperson Forman asked that prices for a three-year extension and a five-year extension be prepared for full board. It was moved by Ms. Georgianna Wilson, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, to approve extension of contract for a three-year period, rather than a five-year period. Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Committee Chairperson Peggy Forman. Motion carried unanimously.

Committee asked First Student to speak with legislators asking for some relief to districts that have been affected with “Privatization of School Transportation.”

The law regarding students crossing roads after dis-embarking a school bus was discussed. Lance reported that after researching the situation, it has hardly affected Evangeline Parish.

Ex. Comm. #2 – Supervisor Ted Soileau gave an update and status regarding JumpStart as information.

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson to adjourn at 3:20 p.m. Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Committee Chairperson Peggy Forman. Motion carried unanimously.

Ex. Comm. #3A – It was moved by Mrs. Peggy Forman, sec-onded by Ms. Nancy Hamlin and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve minutes of executive committee dated January 27, 2015. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unani-mously.

Ex. Comm. #3B – After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mrs. Peggy Forman, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, to approve action of executive committee by going with a three-year extension rather than a five-year extension. Voting for the motion were five (5) members: Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., Ms. Georgianna Wilson. Voting against the motion were six (6) members: Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mr. Scott Limoges, Mr. Wayne Dardeau, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, Mr. Mike Fontenot and Arthur Savoy. Motion failed.

It was moved by Mr. Mike Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Arthur Savoy to put the transportation proposal out for bid. Voting for the motion were six (6) members:

Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mr. Scott Limoges, President Wayne Dardeau, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, Mr. Mike Fontenot and Mr. Arthur Savoy. Voting against the motion were five (5) members: Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., Mr. Lonnie Sonnier,

Mrs. Peggy Forman and Ms. Nancy Hamlin. Motion carried to put the transportation proposal out for bid.

Item #4 – After a presentation by CFO Amy LaFleur, it was moved by Mr. Scott Limoges, seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve addendum to Edgear Software Services/License Agreement. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #5 – Education Excellence Fund Investment Report -- $1,316.043.63 balance October 1, 2014 was presented as informa-tion.

Item #6 – The following quotes were presented for a canopy at James Stephens Elementary School:

CANOPY AT JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VENDOR QUOTESPECIALTY BUILDERS (DONOVAN ARDOIN) $6,598.00DENNIS’ SIDING & PATIO $6,640.00JEANMARD INC. WINDOWS & DOORS $7,038.00

It was moved by Ms. Georgianna Wilson, seconded by Mr. Arthur Savoy and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve low quote submitted by Specialty Builders in the amount of $6,598.00, using proceeds from timber sales. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #7 – The following quotes were submitted for a new Durolast roof over metal building (B-8) at Mamou Elementary School:

NEW DUROLAST ROOF OVER METAL BUILDING (B-8)MAMOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VENDOR QUOTEACE ROOFING INC $12,742.00FISCHER’S INC. ROOFING CONTRACTORS $13,980.00MID WESTERN COMMERCIAL ROOFERS DID NOT MEET QUOTE DEADLINE

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Mr. Arthur Savoy and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve low quote submitted by ACE Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $12,742.00 for new Durolast roof at ME using parish-wide main-tenance funds.

Item #8 – The following quotes for repairs to the Basile High School track were presented for approval:

REPAIRS TO TRACK @BHS VENDOR QUOTEPRO TRACK AND TENNIS, INC $45,890.00TRACKLITE SYSTEMS $49,500.00ODEYS INC. $52,700.00

It was moved by Dr. Bobby Deshotel, seconded by Mr. Lonnie Sonnier and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve low quote in the amount of $45,890.00 submitted by ProTrack and Tennis, Inc., using District 7 Athletic Funds. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #9 – As information, Assistant Superintendent Darwan Lazard presented the maintenance projects report which included projects from October 11, 2014 through January 7, 2015. Mr. Lazard reported about the new access to JSM, which was devised because of complaints about the traffic from neighbors and the pos-sibility of emergency vehicles being blocked.

Item #10 – The EPSB sales tax comparison was presented as information:

MONTH 2013-2014 2014-2015 DIFFERENCEJULY $634,493.41 $658,875.91 $24,382.50AUGUST $604,264.98 $612,144.04 $7,879.06SEPTEMBER $616,492.35 $595,033.37 $(21,458.98)OCTOBER $611,015.27 $657,930.14 $46,914.87EXCESS $75,933.21 $36,434.17 $(39,499.04)NOVEMBER $553,982.31 $678,863.48 $124,881.17DECEMBER $455,345.25 $548,027.73 $92,682.48JANUARY $713,932.40 $768,585.05 $54,652.65TOTAL $4,364,096.24 $4,555,893.89 $191,797.65

Item #11 – The following requisitions were presented for approval:

A. SMARTECH SOLUTIONS, LLC -- $15,000.00 FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT PORTAL TO TRACK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES USING TITLE II FUNDS (PRESENTED BY TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR CONNIE GUILLORY)

B. SAYES OFFICE SUPPLY --$6,055.00 FOR WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS/STOCK FOR SCHOOLS USING PARISHWIDE MAINTENANCE FUNDS (PRESENTED BY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT)

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS/TOILET PAPER STOCKFOR SCHOOLS

VENDOR QUOTESAYES OFFICE SUPPLY $6,055.00ECONOMICAL $6,245.00CAJUN CHEMICAL NO BIDBELL SUPPLY NO BIDBERTRAND’S NO BID

(Item #11A) – It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Mr. Bobby Deshotel and recommended by Superintendent Toni

Hamlin to approve requisition as presented. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

(Item #11B) – It was moved by Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson and recommended by Superintendent

Toni Hamlin to approve requisition (low quote) in the amount of $6,055.00 submitted by Sayes Office Supply. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #12 – The following bills were presented for approval:

A. KOLDER, CHAMPAGNE, SLAVEN & CO, LLC -- $13,500.00 FOR FINAL BILLING ON AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 06/30/14 USING GENERAL FUND(PRESENTED BY CFO AMY LAFLEUR)

B. FARMERS’ GAS COMPANY, INC. -- $8,049.10 FOR BUS FUEL USING GENERAL FUND (PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR TED SOILEAU)

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Mrs. Peggy

Forman and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve payment of bills as presented. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #13 – The following personnel matters were presented as information:

Item #13A – INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONNEL CHANGES/RESIGNATIONS; RETIREMENTS; REASSIGNMENTS; TERMINATIONS

PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL1. Judy Willis – custodian – submitted letter of resigna-

tion – effective 2/7/152. Lisa Deen – regular education/business teacher – sub-

mitted letter of resignation – effective 2/14/15

W.W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPatricia Daigle – custodian – submits letter of resignation

– effective 3/6/15

Item #13B – INFORMATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKimberly McDaniel – regular education teacher (replac-

ing personnel out on long term extended sick leave) – effec-tive 1/8/15

VILLE PLATTE HIGH SCHOOLMeghann Chapman – regular education teacher (replac-

ing personnel out on long term extended sick leave) – effec-tive 1/20/15

Item #13C – INFORMATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF SUPPORT PERSONNEL

EVANGELINE CENTRAL SCHOOLMichael Freeman – special education paraeducator

(replacing Heidi Berzas) – effective 1/14/15

MAMOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJenise Joseph – special education paraeducator (replac-

ing Ede Jhnae Guillory) – effective 1/20/15

MAMOU HIGH SCHOOL1. Katie Leblue – special education paraeducator (new

position) – effective 1/15/152. Chresandra Durgan – special education (child specific)

paraeducator (replacing Rachel Israel) – effective 1/14/15

PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOLTonya Soileau – grade and attendance recovery facili-

tator (2 hours per day/2 days per week/18 weeks) – Title I school-wide funding (hourly wage) – effective 1/12/1

W.W.S TEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLanie Leblue – LEP tutor (part time – 20 hours weekly) –

Title I administrative funding – effective 1/26/15

Item #13D – INFORMATION REGARDING LEAVE REQUESTS

MEDIA CENTERAmy Dupre – educational diagnostician – requested and

granted medical sabbatical leave – effective 1/16/15 for the remainder of the 2nd semester of the 2014-2015 school year

Item #13E – INFORMATION REGARDING CONTRACT RENEWALS

1. Darwan Lazard – assistant superintendent – 2-year contract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

2. Amy LaFleur – Chief Financial Officer – 2-year contract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

3. Grace Sibley – Title I Supervisor – 2-year contract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

4. Cheri Fontenot – principal – 2-year contract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

5. Sherral Tezeno – principal – 2-year contract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

6. Willie Renee Goodley – assistant principal – 2-year con-tract expiring 6/30/15 renewed for 2 years

Item #15 (new business) – The following quotes for an A/C unit with gas heat at Basile High School was presented for approval:

10 TON A/C UNIT WITH GAS HEAT AT BHS VENDOR QUOTEVALLET’S REFRIGERATION $9,692.22DEMORUELLE A/C & HEATING $9,741.00CAYENNE A/C & HEATING $9,816.00

It was moved by Mr. Scott Limoges, seconded by Mr. Lonnie Sonnier and recommended by Superintendent Toni Hamlin to approve low quote in the amount of $9,692.22 submitted by Vallet’s Refrigeration for an a/c unit with gas heat at BHS as an emergency item using District 7 (Basile) Maintenance Funds. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

Item #14 – Superintendent Toni Hamlin made the following comments:

• Phase I of LA1 testing will begin next week.• Superintendent’s Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. tomor-

row at the central office. At the last committee meeting time was spent going over the budget and how we developed performance pay schedule. We are looking at a couple of options to revise perfor-mance pay. We will get an opinion from the group tomorrow. Once we meet with the group in March, we will report to full board.

• Those board members attending the LSBA State Conference will be able to earn six (6) credits of continuing education, including one (1) hour of ethics. The one-hour ethics training will be given at 11:00 a.m. Sunday and Tuesday afternoon (4:00 p.m.) All board members begin a new term this year. During the four-year term, a board member must not only take one (1) hour of ethics annually, but also campaign finance one time in a four-year term. An ethics attorney must present the campaign finance.

• This past year (2014) all board members were able to fulfill the ethics requirement. Both Ms. Georgianna Wilson and Ms. Nancy Hamlin earned twenty (20) credit hours in 2014.

• Vidrine Elementary School was recognized by KATC news for having donated books to a hospital.

• Pine Prairie student, Jamie Jenkins, was selected as the First Runner-Up of the cover art contest for the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children annual super conference program. This student was awarded a $50 check for the artwork submission which will be on the back cover of the 2015 Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children’s 34th Annual Super Conference program.

It was moved by Mr. Scott Limoges, seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson, to adjourn at 7:06 p.m. Voting for the motion were Mr. Arthur Savoy, Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Mr. Mike Fontenot, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, President Wayne Dardeau, Vice President Scott Limoges, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, Mr. Darren Vidrine, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. Motion carried unanimously.

___________________________President

_______________________________Secretary-Treasurer

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4 BEDROOM, 21/2bath, brick home oncorner lot in Eunice.2,163 living sqft,in-ground pool,f e n c e d y a r d ,$220,000 negotia-b l e . C a l l337-288-8182.

EUNICE: SOUTHBEULAH Street. 4bedroom, 2.5 bath.Single family home,1,800 SQFT. Tonsof potential. Leaseprogram. $350d o w n . $ 3 0 4m o n t h l y . C a l l855-671-5655.

MAMOU HOMESFOR SALE

1101 Cherry St.3/2, 2 lots, brick.$85,000 (neg.)

1316 10th St.3/1, cottage style.

$55,000 (neg.)

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9 Acres in Kinder.$700/dn

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miscellAneous

MOBILE HOME,BOAT, RV,

MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE.

Charles AguillardAgency

337-457-5231

MISCELLANEOUSITEMS: PLUMB-ING, paint, largemetal tool box, etc.$475.337-370-3416.

personAls

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services

HOUSE PAINTINGAND washing,carpentry androofing repair.Experienced.337-224-7239

Lifestyles Briefs


Catholic Daughter retreat setThe Annual Catholic Daughter’s French Retreat will be held at Queen of All Saints Family Life Center March 19, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Rosary will be prayed and there will be mass, confessions and sacrament of the sick. Presenter is Father Richard Vidrine. Everyone is invited to attend.

AARP driver safety course toldEvangeline Council on Aging will host AARP Driver Safety Course, Smart Driver Thursday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village de Memoires II activity room. Call (337) 363-5161 for more information on cost and di-rections.

Sheet sets on saleSheet sets (1,200 thread count) of Egyptian cotton are on sale to benefit First Baptist Church in Ville Platte. Any size is only $40 (no tax). There are lots of colors to choose from. To or-der, call Darlene at Cafe de LaSalle at (337) 363-7891.

Scholarship fund toldSisters on the Go is a support organi-zation for cancer survivors. In an ef-fort to raise funds to support a schol-arship fund in memory of Lula M. Richardson-Guillory, Sheila M. Serie and Janet Young Deville, there will be change jars placed in various loca-tions throughout the parish. Any busi-ness that would like to place a “change

jar” in their location can contact Joyce Latigue at (337) 459-0696. The follow-ing places of business currently have “change jars” at their location: Paul’s Meat Market, Nick’s on Main, Leroy’s Cajun Meats, B&S Meat Market & Grocery, Country Cove and Evange-line Bank.

Hospice volunteers neededLouisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Eunice needs volunteers to provide comfort and companionship to pa-tients and families. Training is pro-vided. Contact Fran at (337) 457-4751.

Grief support group toldLA Hospice and Palliative Care Eu-nice is sponsoring an adult grief sup-

port group, which will meet on the first Monday of each month at the Sanctu-ary of Praise Church in Mamou (1517 Seventh St., Mamou). Anyone who is grieving is invited to attend, free of charge. Call David at (337) 457-4751 for more information if needed.

Mega Garage Sale toldA Mega Garage Sale will be held Sat-urday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte. Donations to the sale can be dropped off Thursday, March 19, at 12 p.m. or Friday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the civic center. Volunteers are also needed. Contact Winston Laf-leur at (337) 230-5811 for more infor-mation.

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EXTERMINATINGCO., INC.

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363-1839

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433 Jack Miller Rd. • Ville Platte 363-0095

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Vidrine Community Clinic 506-3510

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EVN Market363-0809

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APOSTOLICREFUGE TEMPLE CHURCH

Rev. Edgar Hudson1303 West Beech,

Ville Platte • 363-0627

Messianic Apostolic TemplePastor Rober Jacko, Jr.

722 S. Soileau St., Ville Platte 363-0627

ASSEMBLY OF GODNEW LIFE

ASSEMBLY OF GODRev. Brian Dore

Hwy. 167 East, Ville Platte363-0464

BAPTISTCORNER STONE COMMUNITY

CHURCH117 W. Washington St.Ville Platte, LA 70586

337-363-7102Pastor, Patrick Fontenot

ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH518 South Thompson St.

Ville Platte, LA 70586337-363-5114

Pastor, Herman Arvie

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCHRev. E. Ben

East Lincoln, Ville Platte

GREATER MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Herman Arvie602 Ardoin St., Ville Platte

363-2034

EASTERN SEVENTH DISTRICT CHURCH HALL415 E. Long, Ville Platte

363-4101

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAMOURev. Ervin Goodman

Corner of Pine and Eighth, Mamou • 599-2684

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Todd Richardson1071 Friendship Loop, Pine Prairie • 599-2647

MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH363-1739

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCHBrian Johnston, Pastor

Reddell • 468-3411

NINTH BAPTIST CHURCHDarwan Lazard, Pastor

726 N. Latour, Ville Platte 363-4357

ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Freddie J. Jack

Corner of Dr. Carver & Cypress, Ville Platte • 363-3105

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PINE PRAIRIE

Pastor Keith SheridanCorner of Clark & Sanders

599-2927

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Kevin West

750 W. Main, Ville Platte 363-4240

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHPastor, Wayne Holston

1071 Calvary Baptist Rd., Bayou Chicot • 461-2699

MORNING PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Tillman Ben Jr., Pastor5235 St. Landry Hwy.

Bayou Chicot

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Eddie Douglas, Jr.Hwy. 167, Turkey Creek

461-2300

DISCIPLES BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Leeroy Jack, Jr.

Corner of Park & Beech, Ville Platte • 363-3604

ST. JOSEPH’S BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Matthew Alfred, Jr.Chataignier • 885-2717

ST. LANDRY BAPTIST CHURCHJoshua Adams, Pastor2035 St. Landry Hwy.

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ST. LUKE’S MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Lloyd H. Antoine, PastorReddell • 468-0895

ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST CHURCH507 Shuff Road,

Ville Platte337-459-6307

NEW BIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Hilton Sam

612 Cotton St., Ville Platte506-2274

LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCHTurkey Creek, La.

GOOD SHEPHERD B.C.Rev. Elton Jones, Sr.

1077 King Blvd.Ville Platte, La.

ZION TRAVELERS BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Allen W. Ben

1120 Fifth Street/P.O. Box 57, Mamou • 468-3665

GREATER GOLDEN LIGHTBAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Gregory Fontenot2403 Eunice/Basile Hwy.,

Basile • 432-5449

CATHOLICST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Richard BroussardPine Prairie • 599-2224

ST. THERESA’SRev. Richard BroussardSt. Landry • 599-2224

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ALL SAINTSFr. Mitchell Guidry

Fr. Brad Guillory1220 W. Dardeau,


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708 E. Main St., Ville Platte363-2989

ST. ANN'S CATHOLIC CHURCHFather Mark Melancon

716 Sixth St., Mamou

468-3159

BELAIRE COVEFather Jason Vidrine and Father

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VIDRINE HOLY SPIRIT CHAPELFather Bob Courville

Vidrine Road • 468-3159

CHURCH OF CHRISTCHURCH OF CHRISTBro. Jamie Roberts337-461-2811 Ch.

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LILLY OF THE VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTRev. Morman T. Armstrong

1203 Peach, Ville Platte363-5397

CHURCH OF CHRISTErvin Wilson, Minister312 N. Chataignier,


PINE PRAIRIE CHURCH OF CHRISTJonathan Johnson, Min.Corner of 1st & HickoryPine Prairie • 599-3272

CHARISMATICNEW COVENANT BIBLE CHURCH

Dr. C.A. Marcantel, Pastor307 9th St., Mamou

468-3194

METHODISTPINE PRAIRIE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHRev. Tom Behler

1806 Clark St., Pine Prairie

BAYOU CHICOT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Ross Ford4571 St. Landry Hwy.,

Bayou Chicot

LATTER-DAY SAINTSCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

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314 Nita Dr., Ville Platte363-4420

PENTECOSTALNEW LIFE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Pastor, Aaron Wilson, Jr.1654 W. Main St.,

Ville Platte 337-384-7755

NEW LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF VILLE PLATTE

Rev. Kennon F. Geisendorff1210 W. Main, Ville Platte

506-2273

FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCHRev. Jeff Wainwright

Pine StreetTurkey Creek337-515-9602

NEW LIFE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Rev. Kennon F. GeisendorffReddell • 738-5856

FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCHRev. George Robinson

1205 Hickory St., Pine Prairie337-336-9858

NON-DENOMINATIONALFreedom Family ChurchSteven Sawtelle, Pastor

Chicot Park Rd., Ville Platte363-2971

AGAPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MAMOU

Andrew Guillory, PastorOff Hwy. 13, Mamou

468-3122

VICTORY MILLENIUM MINISTRIES

Pastors Russel and Barbara Kaough

618 N. Dupre, Ville Platte506-3972

THE CHURCH AT VILLE PLATTEWilbur Doucet & Michael Joseph,

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363-0358

SAINTS OF GOD DELIVERANCE CHURCH

Bishop Van C. Rousell,Sr.2756 Tate Cove

363-2440

WORD OF FAITH FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

Bishop Allen Celestine, Jr.Hwy. 13 North, Mamou

468-3703

CHRIST GOSPEL CHURCH500 McArthur Dr.,

Ville Platte

PINE PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN TABERNACLEBarry Gautreaux, Pastor

Heritage Road, Pine Prairie599-2348

CORNERSTONE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

Pastor Sylvester MurphyCo-Pastor Ursula Murphy

1077 Kings Blvd., Ville Platte337-363-8035

IN TIME HARVEST EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES

Elder Richard Frank310 Moran St., Ville Platte

363-2333

ABUNDANT WORD FELLOWSHIP CENTER

Pastor Damon K. and Emily G. Woodall

628 Rozas St., Ville Platte363-8710

ST. JUDE’S SPIRITUAL MINISTRYRev. John H. Jones, Pastor

117 W. Washington St.Ville Platte • 363-5344

SANCTUARY OF PRAISEMinister: David Plunkett

1517 7th St.Mamou • 337-468-3883

God's Glory Outreach MinistryRev. Charles Frank, Pastor

500 MacArthur Dr., Ville Platte831-1213

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Faye Deville, Field Rep.

363-7078

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