Pine Prairie School recently announced its honor students for the first six-weeks.
They are as follows:
FIRST GRADE:
Banner Roll - Hayden Andrus, Gage Ardoin, Christian Campbell, Marissa Castille, Bladen Clark, Nathan Clark, Raelyn Crain, Shaylee Deville, Ethan Fontenot, Natalie Fontenot, Taylor Guillory, Grace Holsomback, Presleigh King, Jaedyn LaFleur, Ciera Leggett, Carley Maricle, Ava Moras, Onalisa Perez, Kevin Prather, Bethany Soileau, Devon Vidrine, Peyton Vidrine, Sailor Watts and Wesley Yielding.
Honor Roll - Sklyer Bordelon, Kurt Brewster, Gage Broussard, Ian Catoire, Bailey Chapman, Artravion Charles, Macy Chauvin, Landon Clark, Aleigha Deshotel, Gabe Fontenot, Ava Gauthier, Jacinda Guillory, Samuel Janise, Matthew Ramsey, Jacob Rider, Ava St. Ann, Lily Vanlangendonck and Delton Vidrine.
Merit Roll - Layla Borden, Daria Brunet, Cameron Clark, Gracelyn Clark, Josie Clark, Tayton Coleman, Brannon Deville, Brody Evans, Seagan Fee, Dawson Hazelton, Evan Hebert, Kanyon Holden, Sara Marcantel, Tanner McCollough, Benjamin Sanchez and Angel Tezeno.
SECOND GRADE:
Banner Roll - Jaislyn Carroll, Raeanna Fontenot, Lillian Godwin, Cayden McCollough, Selina Merworth, Olivia O’Neal, Maggie Sheridan, Ella Thrasher, Riley Townsend, Gracie Vidrine and Layne Willis.
Honor Roll - Sawyer Ardoin, Domanick Arnaud, Macie Campbell, Mya Cavins, Peyton Deville, Courtney Dupre, Elizabeth Dybendal, Andrew Fundak, Gabrielle Guillory, Kaden Guillory, Michael Hayes, Alexia Holden, Harley Johnson, Olivia Kidder, Hunter Madrigal, Jasmine Newman, Brianna O’Connor, Ryland Perkins, Jake Soileau, Lydia Ward and Lacey West.
Merit Roll - Sierra Brady, Kamryn Cormier, Travis Fontenot, Amir Frank, Cody Luke Kordish, Tayzhionna Tanner, Titianna Thompson and Natalie Wagley.
THIRD GRADE:
Banner Roll - Luke Chapman, Emma Clark, Klaire Fontenot, Hallie Guillory, Titan Johnson, Addison Watts and Caleb Wisby.
Honor Roll - Na’Zhaera Adams, Colin Ardoin, Brayden Aymond, Peyton Blank, Michael Chaddrick, Eliana Elliott, Hayden Fontenot, Jacelyn Fontenot, Jordan Fontenot, Alaya George, Elijah George, Rylan Glazner, Ethan Hardy, Slaton O’Neal, Blake Rollins and Braylon Thibodeaux.
Merit Roll - Saigyn Ardoin, Payton Bordelon, Jered Cizek, Kristen Guidry, Conner Higginbotham, Chase Holsomback, Chloe Johnson, Stacey Jordan, Danny Kordish, Dylan Marcotte, Anthony Sanchez, Tanner Smith, Sarah Soileau and Madison West.
FOURTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Lola Andrus, Ainsley Dutton and Laura Elnaggar.
Honor Roll - Sy Ardoin, Conner Bordelon, Victoria Chelette, Colin Doyle, Ethan Dutton, Cloe Fontenot, Isaac Fontenot, Ryan Fontenot, Landry Gray, Lillian Guillory, Da’Jhira John, Mayzee LaFleur, Samara LaFleur, Eli Manuel, Sandra Marcantel, Shelby Maricle, Gabe Onigkeit, Page Powers and Bryce Richard.
Merit Roll - Blake Anderson, Shaylynn Ashford, Karlee Blevins, Owen Cavins, Karly Fontenot, Dakota Guillory, Draygon Guillory, Trinity Guillory, Ory Guilbeau, Harlie Haquin, Mason Stewart, Draiven Theriot, Titus Thompson, Kristin Vidrine, Makayla Vidrine and Emily Wagley.
NINTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Shelby Aaron, Alley Ardoin, Britney Bellard, Tori Bordelon, Lelia Deville, Elizabeth Dupre, Brannnon Fontenot, Hunter Fontenot, Kristin Fontenot, Seth Gautreaux, Macey Harvey, Braden Jenkins, Makayla Johnson, Shea O’Connor, Darren Ramsey, Abbigail Reed, Shelbi Rials, Zian Rodgers, Tristan Schexnayder, Abby Soileau, Sara Tate and Dustin Wainwright.
Honor Roll - Hunter Aguillard, Hannah Andrus, Victoria Barney, Hunter Barrett, Rani Beaubouef, Brett Blood, Samantha Blood, Lindsey Bordelon, Steven Bordelon, Gabe Breaux, Tashayla Broussard, Bryce Campbell, Jordan Carroll, Alex Causey, Gaten Chaddrick, Julia Chaddrick, Faith Clark, Ashlynn Coates, Amber Cummings, Dillon Deshotel, Trey Dupre, Taylor Dupree, Caleb Dupuis, Tori Erwin, Ahmad Fontenot, Alexis Fontenot, Samuel Fontenot, Brianna Gauthier,  Hunter Goudeau, Dalie Gradney, Emileigh Hunt, Ann Johnson, Chelsea Johnson, Madison Jones, Sadie Lacross, Hannah Lafleur, Bailey Leggett, Brandy Manuel, Dusti Marcotte, Dylan Marcotte, Bailey Maricle, Lauren Maricle, Wendall McNabb, Abby Mire, Taylor Myles, Madeline O’Connor, Taylor Olson, Jeremiah Osteen, Allen Poullard, Damonee Rubin, Faith Satchfield-Brown, Kelsey Scott, Bethany Sharpe, Emily Sharpe, Chelsea Soileau, Sydnie Soileau, Tyler Soileau, Laci Verdin, Pierre Vidrine and Sarah Vidrine.
Merit Roll - Ashley Ardoin, Zachary Blood, Mariah Carraway, Dakota Chapman, Logan Deshotel, Christen Fontenot, Gabrielle Guillory, Tyler Lafleur, Precious Lavigne, Katlyn Moffett, Gavin O’Connor, Corinthians Roberts, Cavan Semien and Edriena Washington.
10TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Alex Aguillard, Shaina Boutte, Noah Foster, Alexis Franks, Nathalia Goettert, Malerie Guillory, Regan Hazelton, Morgan Johnson, Jessica Jordan, Kristina LaTour, Naomi Morgan, Eva Regnerova, Caroline Ruppert, Isaac Thomas, Vontrevis Thomas, Paige Whittington.
Honor Roll - Cody Andrepont, Trey Andrus, Keisha Arvie, Joseph Beebe, Logan Blood, Victoria Bloodworth, Nicholas Bonnette, Gabrielle Campbell, Zachary Carraway, Dezmond Cheramie, Joshua Cole, Dianna Debonna, Louis Deville, Taylar Deville, Adam Fontenot, Hannah Fontenot, Joshua Troy Fontenot, Maegan Franques, Michael Girouard, Jamie Jenkins, Titaporn Kiatsinsap, Kelsie King, Zachary Malone, Taylor Mire, Shailynn Paul, Natthaya Puttsuntithun, Kaitlyn Roddy, Curtlyn Saucier, Peyton Thibodeaux, Gabrielle Vidrine, Lynee West, Payton Whittinton and Tommi Woodham.
Merit Roll - Jaqunia Bias Nicholas Blood, Maegan Brignac, Regan Carraway, Shannon Charlie, Shi-Fang “Danny” Chou, Brandt Deville, Amanda Fisher, Emily Fontenot, Lacy Foreman, Kelsey Freeman, Samantha Fuselier, Katherine Guillory, Destany Jack, Myron Jackson, Latressa Jones, Asia Lafleur, Antoinette Lavine, Caleb Lazard, Zachary Leggett, Alexis McDaniel, Justin Mire, Levi Rodriguez, Josie Sauseda, Madeline Sheridan, Sierra Soileau and Ashton Vidrine.
11TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Sabrina Fontenot, Celeste Graser, Meghan Harvey, Makayla Hebert and Ainslee Soileau.
Honor Roll - Alainie Attales, Kira Bonnette, Joel Bruno, Raninksi Campbell, Danielle Chambliss, Brittany Clark, Kasie Crawford, Dustin Guillory, Anna Jackson, John Taylor Joubert, Evan LaCross, Keondra Lastrapes, Amber Malone, Dane Marcotte, Dustin McDaniel, Alexis Morgan, Baylie Newman, Heather Odom, Caleb Ordner, Joshua Ortego, Alexa Poullard, Britney Rider, Seth Smith and Paul Wright.
Merit Roll - Dustin Ardoin, Javon Ardoin, Gracie Barrett, Katlin Bradley, Marina Clark, Lauren Dupre, Angel Fontenot, Cade Lafleur, Wyatt Leger, Matthew Manuel, Lydia Mass, Roslyn Mass, Lindsie McDaniel, Reagan Reed, Steevie Reed, Matthew Rougeau, Bryant Rowles, Keenan Roy, Leslie Soileau, Lacie Townsend and Tyler Vidrine.
12TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Chase Ardoin, Dylan Ardoin, Alison Blood, Hannah Bourque, Gavin Brignac, Deanna Brown, Chelsea Campbell, Olivia Chapelle, Alexis Dickens, Jacob Dupree, Hannah Gallow, Morgan Guilbeau, Gabrielle Guillory, Caitlin Hillman, Alyssa Jackson, Leslie Jenkins, Lane Johnson, Katelyn Moreau, Nicholas Ortego, Jovana Rose, Kenny St. Romain, Cade Vidrine, Tyler Whitten and Ricky Woodruff.
Honor Roll - Taylor Ardoin, Kevin Arvie, Layla Aucoin, Courtney Bernard, Colton Chaddrick, Chynna Bowman, Taryn Brooks, Rachel Charles, Jacob Cole, Cory Deville, Zachary Dupre, Damon Fontenot, Joshua Mark Fontenot, Kiana Fontenot, Kristy Fontenot, Olivia Fontenot, Summer Fontenot, Abigail Gagnard, Kaci Gallow, Kristen Gauthier, Karl Guidroz, Sagan Guillory, Taylor Guillory, Kae’ranisha Harrison, Marina Hazelton, Caitlin Hunley, Ebony Jason, Obidiah Joseph, Rodriguez Joseph, Matthew Lafleur, Anna Leger, Lauryn McGee, Tylon Orgeron, Garrett Orlando, Kaylah Reeves, Johnathan Reynolds, Abigail Snoddy, Elijah Soileau, Ryan Tate, Courtney Ware, Dane Ware and Latasha Young.
Merit Roll - Kristian Bellard, Alida Charles, Jacob Day, Jacob Duplissey, Cassandra Dupree, Emily Fontenot, Naomi Guillory, Jasmine Jack, Harold Meyer, Linda Meyer, Katie Miller, Tatyana Roy, Faith Simpson and Beyaica Thomas.

The Sixth Annual Relay for Life Pageant was held Saturday, November 2, 2013, at the Northside Civic Center. Queens, along with the runners-up, were selected in the following categories:
Teen: Ashley Rene Tucker, the 16-year-old daughter of Jennifer LeBlanc of Lutcher, was named Teen Relay for Life Queen.
Miss: The title of Miss Relay for Life went to Megan Paige Stitzlein, the 19-year-old daughter of Candice Mann of Baton Rouge.
Ms: Desirea’ Vicknair, the wife of Toby Vicknair of Opelousas, was chosen as Ms. Relay for Life Queen.
Lady: The title of Lady Relay for Life was presented to Dana Boudreauz Prima of Hammond.
Classic: Gay Duhon, the wife of Douglas Duhon of Paulina, was selected as Classic Relay for Life Queen.

The 4-H Egg, Poultry and Pecan Contests are scheduled for Monday, November 25. These contests are sponsored by Paul’s Meat Market and Grocery, Jack Miller’s Food Products and Evangeline Feed & Seed.
These cookery contests will be held in the Sacred Heart Elementary Gymnasium with entries being accepted between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. All Evangeline Parish 4-H members, regardless of projects selected, are eligible to participate. 4-H’ers may enter one dish in each division.
Contestants must submit a copy of the contest recipe, written in correct form, with the dish. The dish must be exhibited cold to the touch. Bring only half the dish to the contest in a throw away container.
The Egg Contest categories are: Appetizer/Salad, Main Dish and Dessert. The egg dish must utilize a minimum of four eggs. No raw eggs are allowed in the final product. All eggs must be cooked.
The Poultry Contest categories are: Chicken and Processed Poultry Products. In the chicken division, the dish must contain a minimum of two pounds bone-in chicken or one pound deboned chicken meat. In the processed poultry products division, a dish should include a minimum of 12 ounces of processed poultry products. These are poultry meats which have undergone special processing, such as marinating, breading, seasoning, reshaped and formed products. All dishes containing any turkey item should be entered in this division.
The Pecan Contest requires that the pecan dish contain at least one cup of pecans. The dish must use a minimum of one cup of pecans or pecan product. The contest categories are: Candy, Desserts and Other Pecan Dishes.
Specific guidelines for the Egg, Poultry and Pecan Contests were included with the “4-H Clover Patch” given to all 4-H’ers during the November club meetings. These guidelines are also available from the 4-H office.
All entries in the Egg, Poultry and Pecan contests will receive a blue, red or white ribbon. The parish winner in each contest category will represent Evangeline Parish in the area cookery competition, which will be held in Alexandria in March of 2014.
All contest participants are requested to enter the Sacred Heart Elementary campus through the back gate and parking area and go directly to the gymnasium.
For additional information, contact Tina Guillory, Extension Agent/4-H Youth Development at the Evangeline Parish Cooperative Extension Office, which is located at 230 Court Street in Ville Platte or call 363-5646.

October 15, Meeting
Rotarian Thomas Scully invited Bo Soileau with ISS (Information Systems Solutions) to be the guest speaker for the October 15, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He said he started the business in 1999 and has grown to cover Evangeline, Rapides and Avoyelles parishes. In addition to computer/server systems installation and technical support, the company is expanding into the home security/surveillance/life safety systems market. Soileau said the business began as he dreamed of owning his own IT/tech service company and began by doing work after hours. He then decided to develop his business plan and outsourced services. He then began his full-time business and after much success, in 2009, he began to expand his business model to serve all of Acadiana on a large scale to help businesses with large projects. He said he built the hospital’s system from the ground up, which gave him the incentive to do more and tap into the knowledge necessary to help his business grow and expand. He said they have a 24/7 support system available for clients. Soileau noted that when used correctly, technology is a great tool to help businesses grow and reach their ultimate goals and potential.
October 22, Meeting
Rotary District Governor Tom Acosta and Assistant District Governor Revan Deshotel visited the Ville Platte Rotary Club’s October 22, meeting to discuss upcoming plans and goals for the Rotary year 2013-2014. Acosta emphasized the International Rotary Club’s theme for the year, “Engage Rotary, Change Lives,” and noted that, after losing two clubs, there are currently 49 Rotary clubs in District #6200. He stressed all clubs need to be proactive and engaged in the community they serve. He commended the Ville Platte club on its successful recent membership drive and encouraged members to continue to grow the club. Acosta said the Ville Platte club’s use of pools to raise funds to support the youth of the community in the Ryla and Choices programs and scholarships given each year is commendable. He encouraged new members to speak up and not be afraid to share new ideas to help the community and to take an active part in the club. He then asked members to continue to look for new members to enhance and grow the club membership by thinking of how the organization helps the community in so many ways. Acosta also stressed the importance of donating to the Rotary Foundation, which uses the funds for many projects around the world, including polio eradication and study exchanges. He said Polio Plus has been Rotary International’s biggest project since 1985 and 10 million lives have been changed and a 99 percent reduction in polio has been achieved as a result of Rotary’s efforts.
October 29, Meeting
Rotarian Paul Schexnayder served as the guest speaker for fellow Rotarian Nick Veillon’s program at the October 29, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. He has worked with Louisiana Hospice since 1991, and discussed hospice care. He stated that there is a “new hospice” care in that patients can be accepted for hospice care for months or years, it is not just for those whose passing is imminent. Many Alzheimer’s, cancer, heart disease and advanced illness cases are managed under hospice care. He noted there are not as many regulations as other service care providers and patients are normally seen two to three times a week or more often as needed depending on the case. With hospice care, the provider goes to the patient’s home and you don’t have to call only to be told to go to the emergency room, and equipment, such as canes, wheelchairs and bathroom supplies are provided for the patients. Schexnayder noted hospice care can be done at home or in a hospital setting and there is a support system available for when a loved one passes.
November 5, Meeting
Ville Platte Mayor and Rotarian Jennifer Vidrine addressed her fellow club members during the November 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She gave an update on things going on at city hall and in the city, noting that over 500 children and their parents attended the Halloween festivities at city hall. She said the citywide garage sale was a success and that another one will probably be held in the spring. She said the project to repair Trojan Bridge was now complete. Vidrine said workers are in the process of replacing the old water meters with new state of the art meters, which will assist in quicker and more accurate readings each month. Vidrine also said the city is applying for street repair grants to begin repairing bad roads throughout Ville Platte. She said one side of town would be done one at a time as the water project is complete in each area and encouraged residents to call city hall and let them know of any potholes and bad areas in need of repair. She then noted that Ville Platte is close to getting a Boys and Girls Club, which will be located in the old city hall building. She said once it is inspected and renovated, the process of getting a club charter will begin. She added that many activities will be available through the Boys and Girls Club. She said the water project is in phase two and pipes are being changed. Vidrine stated that, beginning in January, a mobile pantry will be distributing 10 to 12 items of food goods to people in line. This is available through the Second Harvest program. She said she would be having a meeting with Habitat for Humanity to discuss renovating or building homes on abandoned property. She emphasized that the things she is bringing to improve Ville Platte, she is trying to do at no cost to the city and community. Vidrine encouraged residents to report any non-working street lights or missing street signs to city hall for repair or replacement. She noted that Christmas lights will be put up soon and will be lit up December 1. She also said the Christmas parade will be held December 8 during the evening and added that vehicles must be lit and the Santa Coca Cola truck would be there. Vidrine said Evangeline Family Medicine’s new location is now fully opened to serve the public. She said she was looking into the clean up of the Rendezvous by talking to the insurance company to cover the cost of the clean up, as the city doesn’t have the money for it. She noted 17 lots were donated to the city and will become “pocket parks” once cleaned up. She also noted the city now has five new police units (included in the capital outlay budget) and is working on getting a grant for the purchase of community crime cameras.
November 12, Meeting
Rotarian Wayne Vidrine invited several of KVPI’s former and current staff to the November 12, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the radio station’s upcoming 60th anniversary celebration, which will be held tomorrow, November 22. An open house will be held at the station from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a canned good donation for the Christian Care and Share Center in Ville Platte. Many of the station’s past employees have been invited to attend the special celebration, and most will be in attendance. Dr. J.S. Fontenot recalled being there for the station’s first day on air at its first location on the second story of the old Evangeline Bank building and shared many fond memories of his time working there. He said one incident that stood out was when a light on one of the towers burnt out. A guy from Lafayette could come fix it for $300, but Fontenot said he could go up there and change it himself for $30 and climbed up the tower to do it. He also went up to fix the transmitter once when it went off and found a dead rat had been electrocuted up there. He recalled getting trouble for not getting the logs done when visitors would come because he would visit and forget to record the logs. Jim Soileau then spoke about his time at the station, noting it started in 1954 with Rotarian JD “Prof” Lafleur. Soileau was an oratory student and Lafleur brought him to a meeting of the Rotary Club to speak to the members. Station employees Lionel Deville and Chris Duplechin were there and offered him to work at the station after hearing him speak. He said Fontenot was a huge mentor to him and learned a lot from him. Soileau recalled being a “gopher” for the taping of sports programs that would be aired later. He said that even though he officially retired in 1999, he is still around to do news and his show La Tasse de Cafe.

Vidrine Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first six-weeks.
They are as follows:
FIRST GRADE:
Banner Roll - Sydney Aguillard, Cain Aguillard, Karlee Bordelon, Ava Granger, Julie Mabe, Adelyn Runnels, Jakorian Scott, Sarah Sullivan and Olivia Tate.
Honor Roll - Larian Breaux, Evan Deshotel, Ethan Drummond, Drexell Freeman, Jacob Guillory, Jamarian Hall, Alex Ann Hamlin, Madison Jagneaux, Ebony Rubin, Connor Soileau, Charles Taylor, Andre Vidrine and Jacob Vidrine.
Merit Roll - Kamryn Chapman, Everitt Gautreaux, Laila Jack, Lydia Johnson, Jolacia Lazard, Isaiah Rion and Khagon Wilson.
SECOND GRADE:
Banner Roll - Mylee Aguillard, Kirstin Bordelon, Ellen Deshotel, Brady Fontenot, Hailey Marcantel and Arellius Yokum.
Honor Roll - Alexia Ardoin, Maddox Ardoinm Carlee Berzas, Briana Carter, Darrow Chapman, Gaige Christopher, Kaden Deal, Tavon Deville, Annie Fontenot, Sierra Freeman, Isabella Manuel, Peyton Miller and Jacelyn Pitre.
Merit Roll - Paris Lazard, Wesley Parrott, Caine Robert and Mikayla Rubin.
THIRD GRADE:
Banner Roll - Branson Fontenot.
Honor Roll - Briggs Ardoin, Wyatte Bertrand, Layton Devillier, Daryeanna Gabriel, Javion Gallow, Gracie Godeaux, Lucas Granger, Alexia Jason, Nicholas Manuel, Nicholas Ortego, Brianna Runnels, Nakylah Skinner and Collin Taylor.
Merit Roll - Jacaitlyn Ardoin, Brandon Enicke, Brayton Fontenot, Zaire Fontenot, Jakarri Jack, Jalen Leday, Damona Malveaux, Alec Miller, Jolie Perrodin, Caden Tate and Kayden Wilson.
FOURTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Madeleine Hamlin.
Honor Roll - Dean Aguillard, Abby Bieber, Madison Courville, Emily Deshotel, Breanna Fontenot, Jaquan Jack, Jasalyn Menard, Victoria Robert and Andre Tate.
Merit Roll - Phoebe Aguillard, Kendra Anderson, Alex Christofi, Olivia Courville, Brashaylan Doucet, Colin Enicke, William Fontenot, Chase Freeman, Chyanne Lebleu, Bailey Mire, John Morgan and Jeremiah Wilson.
FIFTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Adam Soileau and Montavia Soileau.
Honor Roll - Hannah Chapman, Alaina Fontenot, Rayna Fontenot, Rebecca Hoffpauir and Jessica Richard.
Merit Roll - Jade Alfred, Chloe Brasseaux, Rachel Cason, Chad Edwards, Hayes Fontenot, Kathryn Foret, Alexis Granger, Olivia Guillory, Kayzia Jack, Asharia Leday, Akeira Malveaux, Jake Manuel, Aleczander McDaniel, Selena Mose, Assatta Robinson and Anijah Skinner.
SIXTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Zakayra Bellard, Melana Freeman, Abby Fuselier, Joseph Mabe, Wesley Marcantel and Emily Soileau.
Honor Roll - Gannon Duos, Braxton Fontenot, Kyrian Green, Jonas Israel, Jordyn Mire, Benjamin Watson and Jaquez Wilson.
Merit Roll - Keandre Allison, Marlayna Cason, AJ Deal, Cade Godeaux and Alaiha Jack.
SEVENTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Matthew Alfred, Heaven Bradley, Davonald Fontenot, Gage Guillory and Chloe Tate.
Honor Roll - Gabbie Aguillard, Brandon Ardoin, Zachery Deville, Raniyah Edwards, Ethan Granger, Bryce Guillory, Parker Menier, Sierra Mose, Isaiah Payne, Kaitlyn Taylor, Raylin Thomas and Regan Young.
Merit Roll - Olivia Ardoin, Jared Chapman, Jhvaylee Jack, Taytum Landreneau and Nala Lee.
EIGHTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Samuel Andrus, Zachary Andrus, Brian Ardoin, Benjayln Bradley, Authur Courville, William Hoffpauir, Heidi Lafleur, Sadi Malveaux, Noah Manuel, Emilie Taylor and Katelyn Vidrine.
Honor Roll - Brailand Bellard, Madison Carraway, Jamiah Freeman, Haley Gallow, Imani Guidry, Kara Guillory, Dajon Hall, Kerigan Le, Dillon Manuel, Anthony Payne, Joseph Richard, Sydney Smith and Rashala Tolbert.
Merit Roll - Brandon Dangerfield and Danny Deshotel.

Maxine T. Hickerson, a retired school teacher of 33 and a half years, will be celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house party at her home on Saturday, November 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She is the proud mother of Henry Miller (deceased), Eldridge Hickerson Jr., Brenda Frank and Claudia Faye (Johnny) Lane. Cards and well wishes may be sent to her home.

November is declared National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Citizen’s are encouraged to increase their understanding of care at the end of life. We affirm our belief in the essential dignity of every person and that every stage of life deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and care. Meeting with area mayors to sign the proclamation recognizing the month are members of La. Hospice and Palliative Care - Eunice. In the first photo, seated from left, are Joan Douget, RN; Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine and Shannon Courville, RN. Standing in back are Paul Schexnayder PCR; and Regina Stelly, LPN. In the second photo, Mamou Mayor Ricky Fontenot, seated, is shown with, standing from left, Paul Schexnayder, PCR; Rose Campbell, RN; Rita Tumminia, LPN; Nichole Deville, MSW; and Joan Douget RN. In the third photo, Eunice Mayor Claude “Rusty” Moody, seated, is shown with, standing from left, David Plunkett, Chaplain; Lisa Fontenot, LPN; Joan Douget, RN; Nichole Deville, MSW; Toni Pitre, office manager; Nona Hebert, RN; and Sherry Fontenot, aide.

Aniece L. Smith, better known as Linda Chretien, along with Father Scott Donahue, CEO of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, recently were given an enormous opportunity to pose with the NHL (National Hockey League) Stanley Cup trophy. The Stanley Cup was won by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. Chretien is the daughter of Hazel Chretien of Pine Claire and the late Leroy Chretien. She graduated from Vidrine High School in 1971. After graduation, she joined the U.S. Army, where she earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and met her husband, SFC Charles J. Smith (retired). They have one beautiful daughter and two rambunctious grandsons. After her time in the military, Chretien was employed with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad/Union Pacific in Chicago, Illinois, for 17 years. She is currently employed with the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls as an advocate for troubled youth. Mercy Home is a place of hope for struggling and troubled youth. CEO Father Donahue operates this non-profit organization and does an exceptional job of providing a home and therapeutic counseling for distressed youth. Mass at Mercy Home for those shut in can be seen on WGN TV every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Please visit the website, www.mercyhome.org, to learn more about what you can do to help these young men and women find their way to a better life.

What really happens to that sandwich you eat after you swallow it? Students at Mamou Elementary School will find out as they tour the Louisiana Body Walk exhibit on Wednesday, December 4th, and Pine Prairie Elementary School on Thursday, December 5th.
The Louisiana Body Walk is an exhibit that travels the state to teach students the importance of adopting healthy behaviors. It is part of an innovative program sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the LSU AgCenter.
As students tour this representation of the human body, they will explore each of the Body Walk’s eleven stations, by participating in hands on activities that focus on healthy lifestyle choices such as eating nutritious food and getting plenty of exercise.
Students enter the exhibit, by walking into the Smart Bodies Lunchroom where they are magically turned into a piece of food, such as a carrot or a hamburger. They then walk through a giant ear into the brain where they experience “brain waves.” The "foods" then step into the exhibit's larger-than-life mouth, are "swallowed" through the esophagus tunnel, and are “digested” in the stomach. From the stomach, the students travel through the small intestine where they are “absorbed” by villi into the blood. They then follow the path of the nutrients to the heart, lungs, bones, muscles, and skin stations. As students leave the body through a cut in the skin, they visit the pathway for life station to review the health concepts they have just learned.
According to Tina Guillory and Todd Fontenot, the LSU AgCenter agents for Evangeline Parish, the Louisiana Body Walk is one component of Smart Bodies, an innovative program sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation that teaches the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness.
The Smart Bodies program is in its ninth year and was developed to address increasing national concerns about the lack of physical activity and the declining nutritional status of young children. In Louisiana, childhood obesity has doubled in the past 20 years; almost one in three school-aged children is overweight or obese.
The Body Walk provides a unique and exciting opportunity for Louisiana elementary students to learn about their bodies and the importance of making healthy choices,” Guillory said.
For information on the Smart Bodies Program or Louisiana Body Walk, contact Tina Guillory at the Evangeline Parish Extension Office at 337-363-5646, or visit the Smart Bodies Web site www.smartbodies.org.

Vinice and WIlda Deville will celebrate their golden anniversary on December 14. The couple was married December 14, 1963, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Happy 50th wedding anniversary Mom and Dad! Your love and devotion are a true inspiration to us. Love, Angie and Stephanie.

Ville Platte Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the first six-weeks.
They are as follows:
FIRST GRADE:
Banner Roll - Keriyahni Ardoin, Jareyonna Gallow, Briana Berzas, Madison Davis, Kaitlynn Fontenot, Damien Ledet, Akenzie Rubin, Madison Soileau, Matthew Carrol, Aubrey Thomas and Prisha Makey.
Honor Roll - David Charles III, Draylin Freeman, Jared Israel, Ja'Quade Semien, Austin Brown, Montagon Dixon, Traelyn Doucet, Kieraonna Fontenot, Talaysia Fontenot, Harmony Ballon, Adriona Fruge, Jacorrian Leday, Niko Myers, Aaliyah Williams, Dalyn Seri and Cainaiya Freeman.
Merit Roll - Joshua Castille, Jacob Fontenot, Madison Vidrine, Devon Richard, Ahsan Chaudry, Andrew Fell, Kaegin Richard, Ja'Maylee Thomas, Jasiona Wilson, Kyrin Ardoin, Matthew Brown, Jelani Metoyer, Jeramon Charles, Grant Deville, Zanayia Poullard, Jakira Thomas, Kevin Anderson, Janayia Charles, Marquez Doucet, Walaijha Frank, Branson Johnson, Mason Morgan, Erica Rubin and Xavier Williams.
Perfect Attendance - Landon Arvie, JaDarrelyron Espree, SyBrionna Lamelle, Madison Davis, Talaysia Fontenot, Jowaski Frank, Mabry Freeman, Garyielle Sims, Madison Soileau, Jakira Thomas, Jykobi Batiste, Parentise Charles, Mason Morgan, Erica Rubin, Kendell Lavine, Alyricka Thomas, Zahiriah Wilson and Prisha Makey.
SECOND GRADE:
Banner Roll - Iven Chen, Tyler Fuselier, Thomas Jordan and Saniah Williams.
Honor Roll - Dominick Fontenot, Trinity Fontenot, Heavens Gallow, Jermiah Gallow, Tyran Jack, Alexia Tezeno, Fiza Chaudhry, Juliana Freeman, Davita Williams, Jamarian Ardoin, Ava Bordelon, Breonna Bushness, Anya Freeman, Jhae'Vionna Freeman, Makayla Freeman, Erianna George, Benjajuan Thomas, Zakleya Thomas, Trapper Trahan, Samaya Thomas, Gracie Devillier, Jeremiah Garnett, Arianna Ridgley and Tawanda Thomas.
Merit Roll - Mar'qualin Attle, Gregory Guillory, Travonte Harrison, Amaya Jack, Kenzie Stevens, Zy'Aire Williams, Darius Chagois, Zyriah Thomas, Taegon Arvie, Garrian Ben, Javincia Semien, Jonathon Thomas, Jaslynne Williams, Ariyanne Bellard, Cheyenne Thomas, Briyanna Tupper and Travis Ardoin.
Perfect Attendance - Corian Jones, Mykayshe Jones, Rontravon Serie, Alexia Tezeno, Zy'aire Williams, Tyrese Bias, Rayshawn Boutte, Iven Chen, Juliana Freeman, Gavin Veillon, Taegon Arvie, Garrian Ben, Breonna Bushnell, Anya Freeman, Jhae'Vonna Freeman, Errianna George, Javincia Semien, Benjajuan Thomas, Zakleya Thomas, Trapper Trahan, Christain Fontenot, Mea Lyons, Samya Thomas, Gereal Ardoin, Tiffany Fontenot, Jacorian Perry, Montavis Seraille, Towanda Thomas and Darensky Voris.
THIRD GRADE:
Banner Roll - Isaiah Carroll, Adam Ben, Brianna McCoy, Zoe Fontenot, Salena Lebleu, Cameron Bellard, Journee Pitre, Tripp Trahan and Bastian Veillon.
Honor Roll - Terrianna Fontenot, Jacquolynn Frank, Omarion Frank, Timothy Jordan, Malaiah Ledet, Cgie Murphy, Jasmine Thomas, Nyla Thomas, Tavon Anderson, Tylar Carmouche, Jamayle Ferguson, Brandon Freeman, Carla Leday, Matthew Soileau, Payton Soileau, Da'Teirra Thomas, Taybrianna Bias, Zanaria Poullard, Charles Jason, Precious Reed, Trent Smith, Taigen Fontenot, Marquitta Thomas and Rosalena Thomas.
Merit Roll - Marquailon Ardoin, Troas Murray, Jalen Smith, Keandre Williams, Dustaijha Bradley, Atoreya Clark, Montrell Hebert, Mahirah Richard, Travonski Joseph, Rayneisha Richardson, Jakhalan Slaughter, Kerine Thomas, Gabrielle Ben, Jamarre Byers, Yvonne Fontenot, Aniya Freeman, Shamus Leday, Darien Thomas, J'avonte Thomas and Jerdasia Tyler.
Perfect Attendance - Jaimayia Hebert, Jatorrian Rand, Erick Rubin, Vandryua Wilson, Tavon Anderson, Brandon Freeman, Montrell Hebert, Matthew Soileau, Camerona Bellard, Aniya Freeman and Marquita Thomas.
FOURTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Tyler Ardoin, Kaydan Coward, Lanaiya Thomas, Brianna Freeman, Dylan Fuselier and Lataivia O'Neil.
Honor Roll - Tyquan Hebert, Cole Duhon, Davonte Fontenot, Tauj Roy, Kelsey Savoy, Jashalyn Thomas, Jerez Edwards, Taylin Richard, Jaleel Thomas, Quintavis Williams, Tyler Fell, Devin Frank, Karvon Hall, Jamie Reed and Deiondre Thomas.
Merit Roll - Damarquez Calvin, Hannah Frank, Omarion Edwards, Eric Rubin, Marshall Weston, Sylus Cartwright, Shaniah Jones, Joseph Lebleu, Irayanna Thomas, Marlarie Veillon, Brice Vidrine and Devin Johnson.
Perfect Attendance - Damarquez Calvin, Tyquan Hebert, Tahjalyn Jack, Dante Lebrie, Paul Wilson, Cole Duhon, Omarion Edwards, Tauj Roy, Jerez Edwards, Malarie Veillon, Trevor Davis and Jayden Leday.

The Evangeline Parish 4-H Fall Food Fest was held on Monday, November 25, in the Sacred Heart Elementary Gymnasium. Forty-one egg, poultry and pecan dishes were awarded blue, red or white ribbons. The parish contest was sponsored by Paul’s Meat Market and Grocery, Jack Miller’s Food Products and Evangeline Feed and Seed.
Parish winners in the Egg Cookery were:
Appetizer/Salad Division: Benjamin Fontenot, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade, with Pop’s Favorite Chicken Dip
Main Dish Division: Kennady Ardoin, Ville Platte High School seventh grade, with Crawfish Etouffee Omelet Roll.
Dessert Division: Elayne Elnaggar, Bayou Chicot Elementary School seventh grade, with Coconut Cake.
Parish winners in the Poultry Cookery contest were:
Chicken Division: Sean Eastin, Ville Platte High School seventh grade, with Sweet and Tangy Chili Gingered Chicken.
Processed Poultry Products Division: Annabeth Briley, Sacred Heart Elementary School seventh grade, with Tortilla Turkey Soup.
Parish winners in the Pecan Cookery contest were:
Candy Division: Annabeth Briley, Sacred Heart Elementary School seventh grade, with Pecan Coated Truffles.
Desserts Division: Justine Ardoin, Ville Platte High School sixth grade, with Thumbprint Cookies.
Other Pecan Dishes: Johnathan Deshotels, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade, with 25th Anniversary Cheese Ball.
All parish Egg, Poultry and Pecan winners will represent Evangeline Parish in the Regional Cookery contest to be held in Alexandria in March of 2014.
Other Egg Cookery winners were:
Appetizer/Salad Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Callie Pitre, Sacred Heart Elementary School eighth grade; and Iyana Freeman, Ville Platte High School seventh grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Emily Deshotel, Vidrine Elementary School fourth grade.
White Ribbon Winners - Jermaine Boast, Ville Platte High School, fifth grade.
Main Dish Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Victoria Robert, Vidrine Elementary School fourth grade.
Red Ribbon Winner - Austin Darbonne, Sacred Heart Elementary fourth grade.
Dessert Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Emma Johnson, Good Shepherd Home School sixth grade.
Other Poultry Cookery winners were:
Chicken Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Benjamin Fontenot, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade; Anna Drago, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade; and Iyana Freeman, Ville Platte High School seventh grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Destiny Menier, Mamou Elementary School fifth grade.
White Ribbon Winners - Olivia Mayeaux, Good Shepherd Home School fourth grade.
Processed Poultry Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Whitney Ledoux, Ville Platte High School eighth grade; and Caroline Reed, Sacred Heart Elementary School sixth grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Zoey Rider, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade.
White Ribbon Winners - Madison Darbonne, Sacred Heart Elementary School eighth grade.
Other Pecan Cookery Contest winners were:
Candy Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Halle Bertrand, Bayou Chicot Elementary School fifth grade; and Laura Elnaggar, Pine Prairie Elementary School fourth grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Callie Pitre, Sacred Heart Elementary School eighth grade; and Ian Johnson, Good Shepherd Home School fourth grade.
Desserts Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Ella Grace Miller, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade; and Zoey Rider, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Angel Menier, Mamou High School sixth grade; Benjamin Fontenot, Sacred Heart Elementary School fourth grade; Emily Deshotel, Vidrine Elementary School fourth grade; Lindsey Ardoin, Bayou Chicot Elementary School sixth grade; Brannon Pitre, Sacred Heart High School ninth grade; Iyana Freeman, Ville Platte High School seventh grade; and Reid Eastin, Ville Platte High School seventh grade.
Any Other Dish Division:
Blue Ribbon Winners - Madison Darbonne, Sacred Heart Elementary School eighth grade; and Caroline Reed, Sacred Heart Elementary School sixth grade.
Red Ribbon Winners - Kayra Fontenot, Bayou Chicot Elementary School sixth grade; and Justine Ardoin, Ville Platte High School sixth grade.
Special thanks are extended to the Sacred Heart Elementary faculty, staff and Principal Paula Dianne Fontenot for their continued cooperation and support of the parish 4-H program, and to the panel of distinguished judges: Heather Bogard, Cliff Fontenot Jesse Fontenot, Keith Fontenot, Nelda Fontenot, Paul Fontenot, Tammy Fontenot, Sharon Fontenot, Betsy Jackson, Terryl Jackson, Pam McGee, David Ortego, Fred Phillips, Elaine Savant, Robert Savant and Mayor Jennifer Vidrine. Also, thanks to the Evangeline Parish Jr. Leadership Club and the Evangeline Parish LSU AgCenter agents and staff.

Mamou Elementary School recently recognized the following students for being the top sellers in the school’s 2013-2014 #1 fundraiser. First place winners were awarded $50 each, and second place winners received $25 each. Pictured in front is $100 drawing winner Brian Manuel. Standing in back, from left, are second place boy Christian Hebert; first place boy Noah Deviller; first place girl Catie Berzas; and second place girl Jacelyn Fontenot

Pine Prairie School recently announced its honor students for the second six-weeks.
They are as follows:
FIRST GRADE:
Banner Roll - Hayden Andrus, Gage Ardoin, Christian Campbell, Marissa Castille, Bladen Clark, Raelyn Crain, Natalie Fontenot, Taylor Guillory, Grace Holsomback, Jaedyn LaFleur, Kevin Prather, Sailor Watts and Wesley Yielding.
Honor Roll - Kurt Brewster, Gage Broussard, Macy Chauvin, Nathan Clark, Aleigha Deshotel, Shaylee Deville, Ethan Fontenot, Ava Gauthier, Jacinda Guillory, Evan Hebert, Presleigh King, Ciera Leggett, Carley Maricle, Ava Moras, Onalisa Perez, Matthew Ramsey, Bethany Soileau and Peyton Vidrine.
Merit Roll - Ian Catoire, Bailey Chapman, Malaykiah Clark, Gabe Fontenot, Sara Marcantel, Tanner McCollough, Christopher Rider, Jacob Rider, Benjamin Sanchez, Ava St. Ann, Lily Vanlangendonck, Delton Vidrine and Devon Vidrine.
SECOND GRADE:
Banner Roll - Macie Campbell, Jaislyn Carroll, Raeanna Fontenot, Lillian Godwin, Branson Guillory, Gabrielle Fontenot, Cayden McCollough, Selina Merworth, Olivia O'Neal, Maggie Sheridan, Riley Townsend, Gracie Vidrine, Lydia Ward and Layne Willis.
Honor Roll - Sawyer Ardoin, Domanick Arnaud, Kadence Beach, Kaden Guillory, Michael Hayes III, Harley Johnson, Olivia Kidder, Passion Lemelle, Hunter Madrigal, Peyton Miller, Ryland Perkins, Jake Soileau and Natalie Wagley.
Merit Roll - Hayden Brecken, Felton Desormeaux, Peyton Deville, Courtney Dupre, Travis Fontenot, Cody Luke Kordish, Jasmine Newman, Brianna O'Connor, Titianna Thompson and Ella Thrasher.
THIRD GRADE:
Banner Roll - Colin Ardoin, Luke Chapman, Emma Clark, Klaire Fontenot, Elijah George, Titan Johnson, Blake Rollins, Braylon Thibodeaux and Caleb Wisby.
Honor Roll - Na'zhaera Adams, Braydon Aymond, Eliana Elliott, Hayden Fontenot, Jacelyn Fontenot, Alaya George, Rylan Glazner, Halie Guillory, Ethan Hardy, Chase Holsomback, Dylan Marcotte, Slaton O'Neal, Tanner Smith, Sarah Soileau, Addison Watts and Madison West.
Merit Roll - Saigyn Ardoin, Christopher Blank, Payton Bordelon, Brennon Catoire, Mikey Chaddrick, Conner Higginbotham, Chloe Johnson and Stacey Jordan.
FOURTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Lola Andrus, Ainsley Dutton, Laura Elnaggar, Isaac Fontenot, Ryan Fontenot, Shelby Maricle and Gabe Onigkeit.
Honor Roll - Blake Anderson, David Ardoin, Sy Ardoin, Karlee Blevins, Conner Bordelon, Owen Cavins, Victoria Chelette, Colin Doyle, Ethan Dutton, Cloe Fontenot, Draygen Guillory, Lillian Guillory, Trinity Guillory, Da'Jhira John, Samara LaFleur, Eli Manuel, Sandra Marcantel, Harlie Naquin, Paige Powers, Draiven Theriot, Kristen Vidrine and Emily Wagley.
Merit Roll - Shaylynn Ashford, Kayleigh Fontenot, Landry Gray. Dakota Guillory, Michael Guillory, Ory Guitreau, Heidi Lafleur, Mayzee Lafleur, Josiah Ortis, Bryce Richard, Zoe Richard, Aliyah Soileau, Bryce Soileau, Mason Stewart, Titus Thompson, Makayla Vidrine and Abbie Whittington.
NINTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Shelby Aaron, Alley Ardoin, Britney Bellard, Lelia Deville, Seth Gautreaux, Macey Harvey, Staci O'Connor, Darren Ramsey, Shelbi Rials, Bailey Richard and Sara Tate.
Honor Roll - Hunter Aguillard, Hannah Andrus, Victoria Barney, Samantha Blood, Steven Bordelon, Tori Bordelon, Gabe Breaux, Alex Causey, Gaten Chaddrick, Julia Chaddrick, Faith Clark, Ashlynn Coates, Amber Cummings, Elizabeth Dupre, Taylor Dupree, Brannon Fontenot, Hunter Fontenot, Kristen Fontenot, Hunter Goudeau, Dalie Gradney, Gabrielle Guillory, Makayla Guillory, Emileigh Hunt, Brayden Jenkins, Ann Johnson, Chelsea Johnson, Makayla Johnson, Sadie Lacross, Precious Lavigne, Brandy Manuel, Dusti Marcotte, Lauren Maricle, Wendall McNabb, Abby Mire, Madeline O'Connor, Taylor Olson, Jeremiah Osteen, Allen Poullard, Xian Rodgers, Damonee Rubin, Faith Satchfield Brown, Emily Sharpe, Abby Soileau, Chelsea Soileau, Sydni Soileau, Tyler Soileau, Laci Verdin, Sarah Vidrine and Dustin Wainwright.
Merit Roll - Ashley Ardoin, Hunter Barrett, Brett Blood, Lindsey Bordelon, Dakota Chapman, Logan Deshotel, Trey Dupre, Tori Erwin, Julie Fontenot, Hananh Lafleur, Bailey Leggett, Dylan Marcotte, Bailey Maricle, Jacorey Mitchell, Taylor Myles, Gavin O'Connor, Abbigail Reed, Corinthians Roberts, Kelsey Scott, Bethany Sharp and Joseph Vidrine.
10TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Alex Aguillard, Gabrielle Campbell, Dianna Debona, Louis Deville, Alexis Franks, Nathalia Goettert, Malerie Guillory, Regan Hazelton, Jamie Jenkins, Morgan Johnson, Jessica Jordan, Titaporn Kiatsinsap, Kristina Latour, Naomi Morgan, Natthaya Puttasuntithun, Eva Regnerova, Caroline Ruppert, Curtlyn Saucier, Isaac Thomas, Vontrevis Thomas, Paige Whittington and Payton Whittington.
Honor Roll - Cody Andrepont, Jaquina Bias, Logan Blood, Victoria Bloodworth, Shaina Boutte, Regan Carraway, Zachary Carraway, Joshua Cole, Rodney Daigle, Taylar Deville, Amanda Fisher, Adam Fontenot, Joshua Troy Fontenot, Noah Foster, Maegan Franques, Michael Girouard, Katherine Guillory, Destany Jack, Kelsie King, Caleb Lazard, Zachary Malone, Shailynn Paul, Kaitlyn Roddy, Gabrielle Vidrine and Tommi Woodham.
Merit Roll - Brittany Barney, Aaron Beebe, Nicholas Bonnette, Maegan Brignac, Morgan Brown, Shih-Fang "Danny" Chou, Kelsi Dixon, Dylan Doucet, Brittany Dupre, Seth Foret, Samantha Fuselier, Adrian Godeaux, Myron Jackson, Anganette Lavine, Alexis McDaniel, Justin Mire, Taylor Mire, Josie Pitre, Shekiah Poullard, Levi Rodriguez, Madeline Sheridan, Peyton Thibodeaux, Ashton Vidrine and Lynee West.
11TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Alainie Attales, Kira Bonnette, Raninski Campbell, Sabrina Fontenot, Celeste Graser, Meghan Harvey, Makayla Hebert, Anna Jackson, Alexis Morgan, Alexa Poullard and Ainslee Soileau.
Honor Roll - Katlin Bradley, Danielle Chambliss, Brittany Clark, Lauren Dupre, Dustin Guillory, Alexis Hammond, John Taylor Joubert, Keondra Lastrapes, Roslyn Mass, Baylie Newman, Heather Odom, Caleb Ordner, Joshua Ortego, Britney Rider, Leslie Soileau and Lacie Townsend.
Merit Roll - Gracie Barrett, Joel Bruno, Angel Fontenot, Matthew Manuel, Beth Mire, Gavin Orlando, Reagan Reed, Steevie Reed, Matthew Rougeau, William Vidrine and Paul Wright.
12TH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Chase Ardoin, Dylan Ardoin, Alison Blood, Hannah Bourque, Chynna Bowman, Gavin Brignac, Chelsea Campbell, Olivia Chapelle, Jacob Cole, Alexis Dickens, Jacob Dupree, Kristy Fontenot, Hannah Gallow, Morgan Goudeau, Gabrielle Guillory, Caitlin Hillman, Alyssa Jackson, Ebony Jason, Leslie Jenkins, Rodriguez Joseph, Katelyn Moreau, Tylon Orgeron, Nicholas Ortego, Cade Vidrine, Ricky Woodruff and Latasha Young.
Honor Roll - Taylor Ardoin, Layla Aucoin, Kristian Bellard, Courtney Bernard, Taryn Brooks, Deanna Brown, Platt Brunson, Colton Chaddrick, Alida Charles, Mitchell Charles, Rachel Charles, Cory Deville, Zachary Dupre, Damon Fontenot, Olivia Fontenot, Summer Fontenot, Abigail Gagnard, Karl Guidroz, Sagan Guillory, Kae'ranisha Harrison, Samantha Hebert, Byron Jackson, Lane Johnson, Matthew Lafleur, Anna Leger, Lauryn McGee, Garrett Orlando, Austin Reed, Johnathan Reynolds, Faith Sampson, Beyaica Thomas, Dane Ware, Tyler Whitten and Mariah Wiles.
Merit Roll - Kevin Arvie, Jacob Duplissey, Emily Fontenot, Kaci Gallow, Paige Gary, Kristen Gauthier, Naomi Guillory, Taylor Guillory, Jasmine Jack, Evaline Mahaffey, Amber Marshall, Harold Meyer, Linda Meyer, Katie Miller, Skylar Moreau, Joshua Poole, Jasmine Poullard, Abigail Snoddy, Courtney Ware and Kelsey Woodruff.

Herbert Jason was named Employee of the Month for December at Heritage Manor, and Earleen Fontenot was named Resident of the Month. Jason is in charge of transportation and enjoys going on outings with the residents. He has been employed with Heritage Manor for over 24 years. He and his wife, Cathy, have seven children and 16 grandchildren. Fontenot has two sons and two grandchildren. She enjoys group activities, games and socializing. She loves to go on outings provided by the facility.

The November 12, meeting of the Magnolia Garden Club was hosted by Joyce Coreil. President Hazel Fontenot presided over the meeting. Member Theresa Reed was able to attend the meeting after an illness, and her daughter Sally, was her guest.
The Garden of the Month/Civic Pride Award of Merit for the month of November was chosen the week of November 18-22. Geannie Ardoin will chair the club’s Christmas lighting contest. The night of the selection will be announced soon. Everyone is asked to light up in honor of the holy holiday season.
Plans were made for the Cleanest City Contest to be held the first week of March 2014. The city, the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, businesses and residents are asked to note the early date and begin to clean up. Other recommendations will be announced soon.
Paula Landreneau and Lola Fontenot announced the club’s plans for the Christmas social to be held December 9.
Randel Graser of Landscape Creations has completed the landscape of the Ville Platte United States Post Office. The bench will be placed soon. The post office officials were delighted over the project and will send a picture to the postal headquarters.
Coreil gave a program on the recycling of odd glassware and dishes found around the house. She used the glass vases, cups, plates etc. to make yard ornaments and bird feeders. It makes something useful and clears clutter.
The social hour was enjoyed by those in attendance.

Turkey Creek’s Third Annual Christmas in the Village celebration is set for Saturday, December 14, at Drouet Park. Many fun events are scheduled, including a gumbo cookoff, with the gumbo being served to military service men and women in attendance and sold to the public following the competition; a large fireworks display sponsored by Frnak and Rhonda Butler, magic act for the children, live music from Ashton Dupre, Roy Chaffin and Danny Paul with Southern Express and the Bernie Alan Band, trail ride classic car show, rides, tractor pull, horse and buggy rides, face painting, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull and petting zoo and goods booths. Ride bracelets are $7 each at the gate or $5 if purchased at the village hall between December 2, and December 12. In addition to the ride bracelets, a $2 entrance fee will be assessed this year in order to help offset the cost of the event. To go along with the Christmas in the Village event, the village will be hosting Supper with Santa on Tuesday, December 10, and Thursday, December 12, at the Turkey Creek Community Center. This event includes a meal, activity stations (with materials included) and a visit and photos with Santa. Tickets for this event are $10 per child and an optional $6 per adult for an adult meal. Seating is limited, so call the village hall at 461-2212 to reserve your seats. Should the weather be inclement, the festivities will be moved to the following Saturday, December 21.

Vidrine Elementary School recently announced its honor students for the second six-weeks.
They are as follows:
FIRST GRADE:
Banner Roll - Sydney Aguillard, Karlee Bordelon, Drexell Freeman, Everitt Gautreaux, Ava Granger, Alex Ann Hamlin, Julie Mabe, Adelyn Runnels, Connor Soileau, Sarah Sullivan and Olivia Tate.
Honor Roll - Cain Aguillard, Lairian Breaux, Evan Deshotel, Jacob Guillory, Lydia Johnson, Isaiah Rion, Jakorian Scott, Charles Taylor, Andre Vidrine and Jacob Vidrine.
Merit Roll - Ethan Drummond, Jamarian Hall, Laila Jack, Madison Jagneaux, Jolacia Lazard, Ebony Rubin and Khagon Wilson.
SECOND GRADE:
Banner Roll - Mylee Aguillard, Ellen Deshotel, Brady Fontenot, Isabella Manuel, Hailey Marcantel and Jacelyn Pitre.
Honor Roll - Alexia Ardoin, Maddox Ardoin, Carlee Berzas, Kirsten Bordelon, Briana Carter, Darrow Chapman, Gaige Christopher, Tavon Deville, Sierra Freeman, Wesley Parrott, Caine Robert, Mikayla Rubin, Camren Thomas and Arellius Yokum.
Merit Roll - Kaden Deal.
THIRD GRADE:
Banner Roll - Branson Fontenot.
Honor Roll - Briggs Ardoin, Layton Devillier, Daryeanna Gabriel, Javion Gallow, Lucas Granger, Hayley Jagneaux, Jalen Leday, Nicholas Manuel, Nicholas Ortego, Brianna Runnels, Nakylah Skinner and Collin Taylor.
Merit Roll - Jacaitlyn Ardoin, Brayton Fontenot, Gracie Godeaux, Alexia Jason, Alexis Jason, Damona Malveaux, Alex Miller, Caden Tate and Kayden Wilson.
FOURTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Madeleine Hamlin.
Honor Roll - Dean Aguillard, Phoebe Aguillard, Kendra Anderson, Abby Bieber, Alex Christofi, Madison Courville, Olivia Courville, Breanna Fontenot, William Fontenot, Jaquan Jack, Chyanne Lebleu, Josalyn Menard, Bailey Mire, Victoria Robert, Emma Sullivan and Andre Tate.
Merit Roll - Emily Deshotel, Brashaylan Doucet and Lyle Fontenot.
FIFTH GRADE:
Honor Roll - Rebecca Hoffpauir, Asharia Leday, Akeira Malveaux, Jessica Richard, Adam Soileau and Montavia Soileau.
Merit Roll - Jade Alfred, Hannah Chapman, Alaina Fontenot, Hayes Fontenot, Rayna Fontenot and Kathryn Foret.
SIXTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Gannon Duos, Melana Freeman, Joseph Mabe, Wesley Marcantel and Emily Soileau.
Honor Roll - Zakayrah Bellard, Braxton Fontenot, Makenzie Freeman, Abby Fuselier, Kyrian Gree, Jonas Israel and Jordyn Mire.
Merit Roll - Alexander Deal, Alaiha Jack, Jasmine Joseph, Benjamin Watson and Jaquez Wilson.
SEVENTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Matthew Alfred III, Heaven Bradley, Taytum Landreneau, Parker Menier and Chloe Tate.
Honor Roll - Gabriella Aguillard, Brandon Ardoin, Zachery Deville, Davonald Fontenot, Ethan Granger, Gage Guillory, Bryce Guillory, Isaiah Payne, Kaitlyn Taylor and Regan Young.
Merit Roll - Olivia Ardoin, Jaquaylon Arvie, Jared Chapman, Raniyah Edwards, Jhvaylee Jack, Damon Malveaux, Sierra Mose, Tolton Smith, Raylin Thomas and Tyrin Williams.
EIGHTH GRADE:
Banner Roll - Samuel Andrus, Zachary Andrus, Brian Ardoin, Arthur Courville, Jamiah Freeman, Noah Manuel, Emilie Taylor, Rashala Tolbert and Katelyn Vidrine.
Honor Roll - Brailand Bellard, Benjayln Bradley, Madison Carraway, Brandon Dangerfield, Imani Guidry, Kara Guillory, Dajon Hall, William Hoffpauir, Heidi Lafleur, Kerigan Le, Dillon Manuel, Kayla Thomas and Joseph Richard.
Merit Roll - Haley Gallow, Sadi Malveaux, Anthony Payne and Sydney Smith.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Sacred Heart of Jesus Court #1674, held its Christmas social Wednesday, December 4, at the Our Lady Queen of All Saints Family Life Center. Seated at the head table were court officers Peggy Soileau, Sybil Veillon, Becky LeBas, Tina Dupre, Regent Barbara Delafosse and Father Mitchell Guidry.
Delafosse opened the meeting with a prayer and stated the court’s mission statement of Unity and Charity to all. She wished those with a birthday in December a happy birthday. There was a covered bowl on each table and each member took two M&M candies from it. While Delafosse told a Christmas story, members turned the candy over to form the letters M,E,W or M.
The door prize winners were Bernita Chapman, Velma Bernard, Darnell Firmin, Celia Ardoin, Verna Guillory, Cathy Coldiron, Sybil Veillon, Freida Coreil and Linda Ortego. Those dressed in Christmas attire were asked to come forward and Father Guidry questioned them about the good things they had done during the year. Members included in this activity were Verna Guillory, Cathy Coldiron, Annette Fontenot, Barbara Vidrine, Lynn Landreneau and Virginia Guillory. A beautiful crucifix was won by Verna Guillory.
Each member brought a gift for a needy child and food items for the CDA Christmas baskets, an annual project chaired by Leah Hollier. The food baskets will be prepared on December 23, and members are asked to help fill the baskets. Faithful member Carrie Deville has delivered the baskets for several years, sometimes finishing late on Christmas Eve.
A delicious meal was enjoyed by the members in attendance.
During the January 2014 meeting on Wednesday, January 8, court members will vote for the Catholic Daughter of the Year. The selected member will be honored during the annual installation banquet at the February meeting.
Members were reminded that dues should be paid in January.

November 19, Meeting
Rotarian Dr. Ted Ardoin invited Brooke Tate Lafleur and Tiffany Vidrine with Med Source Home Health to discuss occupational therapy. Lafleur noted she has been an occupational therapist for 13 years and sees patients in Ville Platte twice a week. She then gave a brief overview of occupational therapy, noting it started following World War I when veterans were being readjusted to civilian life. She noted that physical therapy and occupational therapy are different in that occupational therapy helps patients with every day life functions to help take care of themselves across life spans. Lafleur noted home health is most successful and functional in the patient’s home environment with the addition of any necessary modifications/equipment which helps the patient take care of themselves. Family members and care givers are also trained to properly use the equipment. She said this encompasses all activities of daily living, including brushing one’s teeth and hair. For patients with low vision diagnoses, such modifications and equipment include large button television remote controls and phones, talking clocks and oversized calculators and checkbook registers. The company’s goal is to adapt things for the patient in order to keep them living at home safely for as long as possible.
Vidrine is a physician liaison and noted Med Source covers almost the entire state and includes telemonitoring so that they can call patients if they notice any irregularities in their vitals readings. The information is transferred to staff nurses out of Dallas, Texas, who read the information and call the patients directly if they notice a drop or spike in blood pressure or any other unusual readings. She noted nurses are still called out to work with and check on patients in the home. She stated the goal is to keep the patients at home and well.
November 26, Meeting
Rotarian Miles Briley invited Chasessica Basco to the November 26, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss her One Warm Coat project for the holidays. Basco said the program, which started by Sara Rodriguez in San Francisco, California, in 1992, accepts donations of gently-used coats, sweaters, scarves etc. for the less fortunate. She became involved when, after storing seasonal items, she realized how many coats and items her family had that didn’t get that much use. As a result, she searched the internet and found this non-profit organization and got involved. The items are gathered and distributed locally to residents in need or to shelters. Basco is leading the drive in Evangeline and St. Landry parishes with a great response. The deadline to donate is December 31. Drop off points are at Ville Platte City Hall, Budget Rental in Ville Platte and CC’s Fitness in Pine Prairie.
December 3, Meeting
Rotarian Ruse Allen Smith invited Nicole Wenger with Dry Max Water and Fire Restoration to address the December 3, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She stated she and her husband recently moved into a building on LaSalle Street. She is an architect and her husband is a contractor and they began their restoration company, which is certified in environmental concerns. Wenger stated the company is not a franchise and is focused on service. She added it is the only such business located between Lafayette and Alexandria. The company has invested in advanced technology to restore fire and/or water damaged items in the aftermath of a disaster. They visit the property with an advanced ultrasonics trailer to restore customers’ items onsite instead of them having to be shipped off to be restored. Along with ultrasonic cleaning, they utilize sodablasting (baking soda) on tough fire and soot damage. They are also certified to handle biohazard situations. Wenger stated dealing with the insurance companies is tricky because not too many cover the expense, however, she and her husband are currently weighing their options on increasing their business’ certifications.