Local News Archives for 2014-08

Ville Plate Chamber Hears from SLCC Chancellor Dr. Natalie Hardy

VILLE PLATTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

AUGUST 27, 2014

 

    The Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce today (Wednesday) heard from Dr. Natalie Harder, Chancellor of the South Louisiana Community College System. She told chamber members that enrollment figures at the local Coreil campus are down slightly from last year.  However two  positive statistics show that students had more credit hours and had more financial aid than in the past.

    SLCC is listening to employers and industry and they’re saying they want students with technical degrees that are transferrable to a regular four year university, according to Dr. Harder. The Ville Platte Coreil campus will be offering three new business courses this fall: general business, business management and accounting. Harder also informed the chamber that the Coreil campus has just added a second welding instructor that will be instructing 19 students. Due to a major cut in funding, the staff was reduced from 14-11 for this fall.  Coreil campus is currently searching for the following to hire: a full time English instructor, a full time Math Instructor and an adjunct instructor for Business and Accounting.

    Administrator Carlene Jones said there will be no Certified Nursing Assistant program this Fall because students could not afford to pay the course fees. She said financial aid will not pay these course fees.

    State Representative Bernard LeBas along with Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel both commented that the school needs to work closely with industry , nursing homes, hospitals and the chamber to see if funds could be found to keep the C.N.A. program alive.

    LeBas said he was concerned over the fewer number of students enrolled at Coreil and the fewer courses being offered.

    In other business, the chamber of commerce:

--received a report from Dr. William “Tojo” Ward, who is charge of the Evangeline Parish Industrial Development Board. Dr. Ward said there is a firm that visited the Industrial Park that is considering moving their operation. The firm also is visiting certified industrial sites in Bunkie and Alexandria.

--heard from Chamber Executive Director Camille Fontenot that the recent political rally was a success bring in $1300. There were 12 political candidates that participated;

--received a report that the “Dirt Cheap” store will be opening at the old Walmart location on Opelousas road sometime next month. The store will be selling overstocked items of clothing, furniture and other merchandise. They will be hiring up to 20 employees;

--also heard from Suzy Lemoine that the Ville Platte Library branch will be closing September 4 to begin the big move to the new library facility. The grand opening at the new location is set for Sept. 26 from 9-11am and a fun day for the children Sept.27. All past library employees will be invited to attend the grand opening.

Rotary Club Hears from Delta Waterfowl Representative

VILLE PLATTE ROTARY CLUB

AUGUST 26, 2014

 

     The Ville Platte Rotary Club today (Tuesday) heard from Bryan Leach who is charge of Delta Waterfowl from Lake Charles. He reminded Rotarians that the Delta Waterfowl banquet is set for Sept. 10 at the Ville Platte Civic Center. Delta Waterfowl has been in existence since 1911 and is the oldest waterfowl conservation program in the country.  He reported that 75 percent of the funds raised go to help protect the nesting areas of ducks in several provinces of Canada along with North Dakota and South Dakota. Leach said about 25% of the funds are spent locally in each parish for education and local conservation efforts. He said the Evangeline Parish Chapter has been putting out over 500 Wood Duck boxes. From all indications, this is expected to be a record year for the duck population because the nesting areas have been extremely wet. There are 55,000 members of the organization enrolled in the United States with 26 chapters here in Louisiana. Leach was the guest of Rotarian Dan Poret.

    In other news, the rotary club:

--welcomed its newest member, Nicole Guillory Winger;

--announced that on September 16, there will be a fellowship meeting at Dr. Jerry Veillon’s camp;

--is planning to have a board meeting to discuss its Faith House financial commitment and to launch a Face Book page;

--received news from Mayor Jennifer Vidrine that crews will be spraying for mosquito Thursday especially at both football stadiums;

--heard from Library Director Mary Foster Galosso that the Ville Platte Branch will close Sept. 4 for the move to its new location. The grand opening will take place Sept. 26;

--was reminded from Chamber Executive Director Camille Fontenot that the next Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Wednesday at noon at Nicks on Main.

Complete List of Candidates Qualifying for the November Election

CANDIDATES QUALIFYING FOR ELECTED OFFICE

 

 

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “A”:

                                                            Gary J. Ortego

                                                            Gilbert Aucoin

                                                            Tony Dupre

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “B”:

                                                            Chuck R. West

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

                                                            Trent Brignac

E.P. SCHOOL BOARD:

          DISTRICT 1:

                                                 Lonnie D. Sonnier

          DISTRICT 2:

                                                Bobby Deshotel

          DISTRICT 3:

                                                Darren Vidrine

          DISTRICT 4:

                                                            Wayne Dardeau

          DISTRICT 5:

                                                            Peggy Forman

 

          DISTRICT 6:

                                      David Landreneau

                                                Micheal Fontenot

          DISTRICT 7:

                                      Buck Dupuis

                                                Sheila Joseph

                                                Wilda Chamberlain

          DISTRICT 8:

                                      Wanda Anderson Skinner

                                                Jackie “J.D.” Doucet

          DISTRICT 9:

                                      Scott Limoges

          DISTRICT 10:

                                      Arthur Savoy

          DISTRICT 11:

                                       Nancy A. Hamlin

          DISTRICT 12:

                                      Ellis Guillory, Sr.

          DISTRICT 13:

                                       Georgianna Wilson

 

 

 

 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:

          WARD 2:

                             Dave McGee

                                    Charlotte Smith

          WARD 3:

                             Phyllis Soileau

          WARD 4:

                             Wade Riley

          WARD 5:

                                    Annette Hazelton Fontenot

                                    James Michael “Mike” Causey

 

CONSTABLE:

          WARD 2:

                             Earlin Fruge

                                    Mike Stockwell

          WARD 3:

                             Wesley Childress

                                    Brent Zackery

          WARD 4:

                                    Tim Causey

                                    Durwin Carter

          WARD 5:    

                             Derrick Guillory

                                    Jeremy Lane Causey

 

BASILE:

          MAYOR:

                             Berline B. Sonnier

                                    Mark Denette

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Allen Ivory, Jr.

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Darrell Reed: District 1

                                    Frank Ceasar, Sr.: District 1

                                    Grayling Richardson: District 2

                             Bron Dubroc: District 2

                                    Hunter D. Ortego: District 2

                                    Carmen Ardoin Langley: District 2

                                    Rodney J. Bellon: District 2

                                    John “JJ” Jenkins: District 2

                                    Robert L. Deshotel: At Large

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

CHATAIGNIER:

          MAYOR:

                             Jackie Malveaux Thomas

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Bill Ortego

                                    Paul Allen, Jr.

                                   

          ALDERMAN:

                                    J. B. Brasseaux

                                    Debra Fontenot

                                    Gail “Mac” McDavid

                                    Joseph H. Simien

 

MAMOU:

          MAYOR:

                                    Ricky Fontenot

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                             Katina Richard

                                    Robert McGee

                                    Allen S. Noel, Sr.

                                    Charles Perdices

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Freddie Matthew: District 1       

Jessica Fontenot: District 2

Derryl “T-Glyn” Brunet: District 3

Charles Reed: District 3

Ted Lavergne: District 3

Jodie Gautreaux: District 3

Robin L. Young: District 4

Leisa Deshotel: At Large

                                     

TURKEY CREEK:

          MAYOR:

                             Bert K. Campbell

                                    Heather Miley Cloud

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Louis Dale Marcantel

                                    Robert Glen Leggett

                                    Raymond DarDar

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Kurry W. Stewart

                                    Kenneth Johnson

                             Billy “Neal” King, Jr.

                                    Joey Ducote

 

 

 

 

VILLE PLATTE:

          CITY COURT JUDGE:

                                    Gregory Vidrine

                                    Alex “Sonny” Chapman

                                    Julhelene “Betsy” Jackson

                                    Kathy Fontenot Meyers

           CITY MARSHALL:

                                                Ronald “T” Doucet

          MAYOR:

                                      Jennifer Vidrine

                                                Taranza Arvie

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                                Glenn Leleux

                                                Linton Fontenot

                                                Neal Lartigue

          ALDERMAN:

                                                C. J. Dardeau : District A

                                                Jerry Joseph: District B

                                                Mike Perron: District C

                                                Anna L. Frank: District C

                                                Freddie “Rev” Jack: District D

                                                Lionel “Coach” Anderson : District D

                                                Donald Sam: District E

                                                Jerry Bottley: District E

                                                Earl Edward: District E

                                                Shounda Smith Jack: District F

                                                Bryant Riggs: District F

                            

Candidate Qualifications

CANDIDATES QUALIFYING FOR ELECTED OFFICE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014

 

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “A”:

                                                            Tony Dupre

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “B”:

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

                                                           

E.P. SCHOOL BOARD:

          DISTRICT 1:

          DISTRICT 2:

          DISTRICT 3:

                                                Darren Vidrine

          DISTRICT 4:

            DISTRICT 5:

            DISTRICT 6:

                                       Micheal Fontenot  

          DISTRICT 7:

                                       Sheila Joseph          

          DISTRICT 8:

                                      Jackie “JD” Doucet

          DISTRICT 9:

          DISTRICT 10:

          DISTRICT 11:

          DISTRICT 12:

                                      Ellis Guillory, Sr.

          DISTRICT 13:

                                      

 

 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:

          WARD 2:

          WARD 3:

          WARD 4:

          WARD 5:

                                    James Michael Causey

CONSTABLE:

          WARD 2:

          WARD 3:

          WARD 4:

          WARD 5:

                                    Derrick Guillory

 

 

BASILE:

          MAYOR:

                            

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                   

          ALDERMAN:

                                                Frank Ceasar, Sr.: District 1

                                                Derrell Reed: District 1

                                                Rodney J. Bellon : District 2

                                   

CHATAIGNIER:

          MAYOR:

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Gail “Mac” McDavid

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAMOU:

          MAYOR:

            CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                                Robert McGee

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Freddie Matthew: District 1

                                    Charles Reed: District 3

                                    Ted Lavergne: District 3

                                   

TURKEY CREEK:

          MAYOR:

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Raymond DarDar

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Kenneth Johnson

                                   

 

 

VILLE PLATTE:

          CITY COURT JUDGE:

           

                                      Kathy Fontenot Meyers

           CITY MARSHALL:

                                               

          MAYOR:

                                     

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                               

          ALDERMAN:

                                                Lionel “Coach” Anderson: District D

                                                Bryant Riggs:  District F

                                  

Ville Platte City Police Arrests

Ville Plate Police Chief Neal Lartigue reports the following to KVPI News: On August 16, 2014 the Ville Platte Police Department reports a traffic stop on Rev. E.D. Alfred led to the arrest of Percy Lee Williams Jr.  37 of 616 Ardoin Street, Ville Platte.   Williams was charged with driving left of center, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to distribute schedule I (marijuana).  Willams was booked into the Ville Platte City Jail and later transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail on a $10,000.00 bond set by Judge Thomas Fuselier.
 
On August 19, 2014, a traffic stop in the 1100 block of West LaSalle Street led to the arrest of Brandon Jamal Harris, 21 of 710 Harvey Lebas Street, Ville Platte.  Harris was charged with no driver's license in  posession, no proof of insurance, 2 counts of resisting arrest by flight and possession with intent to distribute schedule I (marijuana).  Harris was booked into the Ville Platte City Jail and later transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail on a $7,500.00 bond set by judge Thomas Fuselier.
 
Chief Lartigue reminds everyone to remember that school has started again and children will be near roadways and on buses.  Travel cautiously and obey school zone signs and crossing guards.  Be watchful for children who may not be paying close attention.  Also remember that there is no playing on cell phones in school zones.
 
Have you seen any suspicious activity in your neighborhood?  If you have information regarding suspicious or illegal activity, call the Ville Platte Police Department at 363-1313.  Your call will remain anonymous and will help remove criminals from our streets.

Evangeline School Board Gets School Transportation Report

August 20, 2014


The new school year has begun and the Evangeline Parish School Board held their bi-monthly meeting tonight (Wednesday).  


The Board heard from Lance Enkey with First Student, the board ‘s  bus transportation company.  He reports the new school year is going well so far.  They are short a few drivers, but will be hiring more very soon.  He also reports that buses in the parish are currently transporting 4,850 students and traveling 5,500 miles a day.


Assistant Superintendent, Darwan Lazard, spoke to the Board regarding all of the maintenance projects that were completed over the summer.  Mr. Lazard said: “Mike Hazelton, Maintenance Foreman, is to be commended.  He and his crew worked very hard in completing the projects.”  He also thanked the Board for their support.  He said without the Board’s support, they would not have been able to get to all of the requests they had.  Mr. Lazard said they are going to be “pro-active” in the maintenance department and not wait for things to breakdown.  Nancy Hamlin and Peggy Foreman also commended Mr. Hazelton on a job well done.


School Board Business Manager Amy Lafleur, presented the Board with the proposed 2014-2015 Budget.  The Budget will be discussed during a public hearing on September 4th.  It will then go to the Board for approval.  She also was pleased to announce that the EPSB Sales Tax collections in July  went up by $24,382.50 compared to July of last year.


Superintendent, Toni Hamlin, advised the Board that Ted Soileau will be doing a presentation at the next meeting explaining the “Jump Start” program and what all is involved.  She advised that there will be two new diploma routes for those who are entering high school as a freshman this year. 1) The Core 4 and 2) Career Technical.  Mr. Soileau will explain the new “pathways” that will be implemented and how they will affect students.  The Board also stated that in our area, 82% of children who graduate are not entering college.  These pathways could be a useful resource for students who will not attend college.

FIRST DAY OF QUALIFYING AT CLERK OF COURT'S OFFICE

HERE ARE THE LIST OF CANDIDATES QUALIFYING FOR ELECTED OFFICE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 ON THE FIRST DAY OF QUALIFYING, ACCORDING TO EVANGELINE PARISH CLERK OF COURT RANDY DESHOTEL:

 

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “A”:

                                                            Gary J. Ortego

                                                            Gilbert Aucoin

 

DISTRICT JUDGE: DIVISION “B”:

                                                            Chuck R. West

                                               

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

                                                            Trent Brignac

E.P. SCHOOL BOARD:

          DISTRICT 1:

                                                 Lonnie D. Sonnier

          DISTRICT 2:

                                                Bobby Deshotel

          DISTRICT 3:

 

          DISTRICT 4:

                                                            Wayne Dardeau

 

          DISTRICT 5:

                                                Peggy Forman

 

          DISTRICT 6:

                                      David Landreneau

          DISTRICT 7:

                                      Buck Dupuis

          DISTRICT 8:

                                      Wanda Anderson Skinner

          DISTRICT 9:

                                      Scott Limoges

          DISTRICT 10:

                                      Arthur Savoy

          DISTRICT 11:

                                       Nancy A. Hamlin

          DISTRICT 12:

 

          DISTRICT 13:

                                       Georgianna Wilson

 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:

          WARD 2:

                             Dave McGee

                                    Charlotte Smith

          WARD 3:

                             Phyllis Soileau

          WARD 4:

                             Wade Riley

          WARD 5:

                                    Annette Hazelton Fontenot

 

CONSTABLE:

          WARD 2:

                             Earlin Fruge

                                    Mike Stockwell

          WARD 3:

                             Wesley Childress

                                    Brent Zackery

          WARD 4:

 

          WARD 5:

 

 

BASILE:

          MAYOR:

                             Berline B. Sonnier

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Allen Ivory, Jr.

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Grayling Richardson: District 2

                             Bron Dubroc: District 2

                                    Hunter D. Ortego: District 2

                                    Carmen Ardoin Langley: District 2

                                    Robert L. Deshotel: At Large

                                   

 

CHATAIGNIER:

          MAYOR:

                             Jackie Malveaux Thomas

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Bill Ortego

                                    Paul Allen, Jr.

          ALDERMAN:

                                    J. B. Brasseaux

                                    Debra Fontenot

 

 

MAMOU:

          MAYOR:

                                    Ricky Fontenot

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                             Katina Richard

          ALDERMAN:

                                   

Jessica Fontenot: District 2

Derryl “T-Glyn” Brunet: District 3

Robin L. Young: District 4

Leisa Deshotel: At Large

                                     

TURKEY CREEK:

          MAYOR:

                             Bert K. Campbell

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                    Louis Dale Marcantel

                                    Robert Glen Leggett

          ALDERMAN:

                                    Kurry W. Stewart

 

VILLE PLATTE:

          CITY COURT JUDGE:

            Gregory Vidrine

            Alex “Sonny” Chapman

            Julhelene “Betsy” Jackson

 

           CITY MARSHALL:

                                                Ronald “T” Doucet

          MAYOR:

                                      Jennifer Vidrine

                                                Taranza Arvie

          CHIEF OF POLICE:

                                                Glenn Leleux

                                                Linton Fontenot

                                                Neal Lartigue

          ALDERMAN:

                                    C. J. Dardeau : District A

                                    Jerry Joseph: District B

                                    Mike Perron: District C

                                    Anna L. Frank: District C

                                    Donald Sam: District E

                                    Jerry Bottley: District E

                                    Shounda Smith Jack: District F

QUALIFYING CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY AT THE CLERK OF COURT’S OFFICE IN THE COURTHOUSE.

Ville Platte Rotary Club Hears From David Mayeaux

VILLE PLATTE ROTARY CLUB MEETING

AUGUST 19, 2014

 

   The Rotary Club of Ville Platte today (Tuesday)heard from Rotary Club President David Mayeaux give his financial firm’s mid -year outlook. He said the economy is expanding at about 3% and investors can expect a 10-15% return on stocks and a flat return in the bond market.

   He explained the economy is cyclical in nature. In 2008, when the recession struck, the economy began shrinking. In the last few years, there were signs of an early recovery with industry began adding jobs. Right now, we are in the mature market with an improving economy and inflation returning. He said the next cycle in the economy ahead is the peak of the market with rising inflation with the Fed hiking interest rates.

    Mayeaux expects the global economy will do better this year and he forecast 10-15 percent return in the stock market.

    In other news, the rotary club:

--accepted Nicole Winger with Dry max Restoration as a new member;

--was reminded that the city sponsored Farmers Market will be held Friday from 5-7pm at the Downtown Park. It was also reported that the McNeese Women’s Basketball Team as at Chicot State Park last night and helped clean up the new Boys and Girls Club location today and visited with Jenn and Steph at KVPI Studios.

Qualifying for Political Candidates

POLITICAL CANDIDATE QUALIFYING

AUGUST 15, 2014

 

     Qualifying begins Wednesday August 20 through Friday August 22  from 8:30am to 4;30pm each day at the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s office in the courthouse, according to Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel.

      Among the offices that will be open for qualifying include:

 

District Judge- two to be chosen; District Attorney; school board(all 13 members); justice of the peace and constable.

In the Town of Basile, qualifying will take place for mayor, chief of police and alderman;

In the Village of Chataignier, qualifying will take place for mayor, chief of police and aldermen;

In the Town of Mamou, qualifying will take place for Mayor, Chief of Police and aldermen;

In the Village of Turkey Creek, qualifying will take place for Mayor, Chief of Police and Council Members;

In Ville Platte, qualifying will take place for City Court Judge, City Marshal, Mayor, Chief of Police and Aldermen.

 

  Keep listening each day in our news cast as we announce those who qualified.

Ville Platte Rotary Club Hears From Supt. Hamlin

VILLE PLATTE ROTARY CLUB MEETING

AUGUST 12, 2014

 

   The Rotary Club of Ville Platte today (Tuesday) heard from Superintendent of Schools Toni Hamlin report on the start of school that begins Thursday for public school students in Evangeline Parish. She announced that Evangeline Parish Schools will be featured Wednesday morning on TV 10 during Passe Partout from 5;30-7:00am. She announced that the school board has adopted a new math text book that will have an on line tutorial program to assist students and parents. The board  had difficulty this school term  finding elementary school instructors. Fewer young people are going into education so there is a shortage of teachers in the work force. Some 6200 students will report to school on Thursday. She introduced two guests at Rotary: Linda Lafleur, Elementary Supervisor and Connie Guillory, supervisor in charge of technology. Hamlin said the school district will have one million dollars less in operating funds this school term. The school district spends 80 percent of its funds in salaries with a total of 800 employees.

   In other business, the Rotary Club received a report from Faith House. Annette Johnson who is the chairperson in charge of assisting Faith House through Rotary, announced the local office could use office supplies and monetary donations.

   Also, Wayne Vidrine reported that the Ville Platte Club now has some 60 flags from other rotary clubs. One of the club’s projects is to replace as many of the 200 club flags that were lost in a fire at the club’s previous meeting place.

Evangeline Parish Police Jury Salutes Mamou Pitching Machine Team

August 11, 2014


The Evangeline Parish Police Jury held its monthly meeting tonight (Monday) in the courthouse.  There was celebration in the courtroom as President, Ryan Ardoin, and the police jury announced a proclamation declaring August 11, 2014 as Mamou Machine Pitch Dixie Youth World Champion’s Day.  The coaches and players along parents and siblings congratulated the boys on a job well done.

The jury unanimously approved the naming of three roads that were not on the previous list of approvals:

In Ward 7 (Juror, Bryan Vidrine) – Rue de Ti’et

Ward 9 (Juror, Richard Thomas) – Padre Lane (pAdre)

Ward 5 (Juror, Kevin Veillon) – Robkin Road was renamed Tatman Lane

City Engineer, Ronnie Landreneau, announced that the pavilion in Crooked Creek should be completed by October 1st.  He was not sure what the booking process will be, but said he will have more information in approximately 2 weeks.  He did say that it would be good for the jury and Crooked Creek if they were able to get it booked for at least a couple of months this season.

Secretary-Treasurer, Donald Bergeron, announced that the 2% sales tax collections were $254,432.28. That is down 8.9% from this time last year.

He also announced that The National Association of Counties has appointed two of the police jurors to a leadership committee on a national level.  Congratulations to Jurors, Bryan Vidrine and Eric Soileau for those appointments.

Evangeline Parish School Board Hears Possible Transportation Headaches Due to New State Law

August 6, 2014


The Evangeline Parish School Board held its bi-monthly meeting last night and the Board unanimously approved the third step in obtaining the $2,450,000.00 previously voted on to improve technology in Evangeline Parish schools and prepare for the possibility of the Common Core and the Parc Assessment to be implemented.  The matter goes before the Bonding Commission on August 21, 2014.

 

Regarding the Common Core issue, Superintendent, Toni Hamlin said that Bobby Jindal has now filed a Petition with the courts asking for an injunction to be issued blocking any testing in Louisiana involving Common Core.  We will continue to keep you updated on the situation.

 

Mrs. Hamlin and the Board discussed Act 654 passed by the legislature which would greatly impact school transportation in the parish should it take effect.  The law provides that no child can ever cross any road in order to ride a school bus.  Mrs. Hamlin pointed out that the law was originally intended to be used in New Orleans parish, but the wording is such that it affects all parishes.  If the law stands, the impact could be tremendous with uncertain pick-up and drop-off times, as well as a huge spike in fuel costs.  She explained that the law does not provide a deadline in which the changes would need to take place, and because of that she asked the Board for approval to begin a study with the staff and First Student to determine what it would actually take to comply.  She stated that other parishes are doing the same thing.  The board unanimously voted to begin the study.  Mrs. Hamlin did state that she believes the legislator who wrote the bill will come back in January to amend it so parishes such as Evangeline would not be affected by it.  She stated that Evangeline Parish already tries to follow such guidelines to keep the children safe.

 

Mrs. Hamlin said that teacher in-service is currently ongoing and that next Tuesday and Wednesday, all teachers are to report to work.

The first day of school will be August 14th.

Ville Platte City Council Meeting

August 5, 2014


The Ville Platte City Council held its monthly meeting last night in City Hall.  The Council approved the replacement of street signs in the city that are either non-existent or illegible with the new English and French street signs, which are red and include the city symbol as well as the Fleur de Lis.  The city has been in contact with Codofil out of Lafayette and they have agreed to help with the proper pronunciation and spelling of the street names.  Codofil also stated they will look into trying to help fund some of the project as well, but does not know if that will happen.  

There was a celebration in City Hall as the Louisiana Rockets were recognized for their tremendous achievements in Las Vegas at the AAU - Boys Basketball


Tournament.

The 8th Grade boys came in 1st place in the tournament and the 6th grade boys came in 4th place.  The boys, coaches and parents endured a 36 hour bus drive to arrive at the tournament in Las Vegas and have now been asked to play in Hawaii next year because of their achievements.

Mayor, Jennifer Vidrine, reported that the Sales Tax Revenues for the month of June were up 14.22% and she thanked everyone for their continued efforts to shop locally.  Revenues have been up for the last 7-8 months.

The mayor congratulated Carlton and Francis Doucet for receiving the Channel 10 “60 Minute Miracle” award.  They received $500.00 cash.  Mr. & Mrs. Doucet are now raising their daughter’s 9 children ages 1-14 after their daughter was killed.

She also reported that credit cards will begin to be accepted soon to pay your utility bills.  You will also be able to make those payments online.  More information will be forthcoming.

Wresting is coming to Ville Platte on September 6th and will be at Ville Platte High.  They are expecting names like “Hacksaw Jim Dugan”.  Tickets on the floor will be $15.00 and in the bleachers, $10.00.  All proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club.

The Mayor wants to remind political candidates and anyone else putting signs up to never put signs on the Cleco utility poles.  This not safe for Cleco workers and they will be taken down.  Also, please do not put signs in the right-of-ways of Ville Platte.  The workers are having a hard time getting the grass cut.  They will not throw your signs away, but if they are picked up by workers to cut the grass, they will be held at the City Barn.

Also, Phase III of the water projects will be coming soon.  If you have had work done in front of your business or home, contractors will be coming back to do a “Final Dress Up” in the next two months.  Dirt mounds were intentionally left at sites where work was done to allow for “settling”.  They will be coming back to complete process.  This is also the case where fire hydrants have been flushed. 

Ville Platte Rotary Club Hears from Wellness Expert

VILLE PLATTE ROTARY CLUB  HEARS FROM FITNESS EXPERT

AUGUST 5, 2014

 

     The Rotary Club of Ville Platte today (Tuesday) had special guest Shane Darbonne, director of the Ville Platte Wellness Plus Center. Darbonne has been with the Wellness Plus center for the past 15 years. He explained the difference between health and fitness. He shared with rotary club members that appearances  can be misleading. Darbonne said there have been changes in fitness training over the years for cardio workouts and in weight training. He said the average person needs at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Darbonne was the guest of Paul Shexnayder.

    Club President David Mayeaux announced that the board approved implementing three new rotary sponsored programs: Shots for Tots with Mayor Jennifer Vidrine in charge, Rotary Club Facebook page with Mable Forman in charge and supporting Faith House with Annette Johnson in charge.

    The club will remove old rotary club signs found around town and install new signs showing the new time and location of its weekly meetings.

    Mayor Jennifer Vidrine announced that the Ville Platte 12 year old Dixie Youth All Stars will be featured in a parade at 12 noon Wednesday down Main Street. Also, the Ville Platte City Council will consider installing new street signs that will include both English and French names.

    Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel announced that Commissioner in Charge Schools will be held in the next few weeks. Commissioners are needed for the election on November 4. Commissioners are paid $200 a day. Qualifying for political candidates will be August 20-22. The chamber of commerce has scheduled a political rally August 21 at the Civic Center.

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