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Sean St Amant points to the leaf surrounded by Meggan and friends and family of Marietta.

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Pointing to the leaf of her Mother Marietta Clark is Meggan Clark St Amant holding a picture of her Mother. Also pictured are Confrerie d’ Abbeville members Arlene Collee,( Meggan), Kathie Terpening, Elray Schexnaider, Confrerie president Bonnie Broussard and Meggan’s husband Sean St Amant.

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A leaf was placed on the tree of life in honor of Omelette member Bobby Hebert. Pictured are his wife, Beverly Hebert with members of the Confrerie d’ Abbeville.

Family, friends gather at Abbeville General’s Tree of Life to remember two from Confrerie d' Abbeville

Family and friends joined the Confrerie d' Abbeville for a brief gathering at Abbeville General Hospital to remember 2 members of the Confrerie d’ Abbeville who have passed away.
Immediately following, pictures were taken of the engraved leaf on the Tree of Life in honor of Marietta Clark and Bobby Hebert.
The Confrerie honors its deceased members by donating to the Tree of Life at Abbeville General Hospital. Donations go towards an annual scholarship fund.

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Mary and Warren Perrin

Perrins to be inducted into Order of Living Legends

Andy Perrin, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Acadian Museum of Erath, La. announces that the Acadian Memorial of St. Martinville will induct Warren and Mary Broussard Perrin into the Order of Living Legends on July 28, 2023.  The event will take place at the Acadian Memorial, 121 South New Market Street, St. Martinville, La. at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the induction, Fr. Jason Vidrine will celebrate a French Mass at St. Martin De Torres Catholic Church in St. Martinville.

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Kiwanis Club member Carlton Campbell (left) and Kiwanis Club President Scottie Gaspard present a donation check to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Mother Madge
McLain. The funds will go toward the St. Paul Episcopal’s school supply drive.

St. Paul’s helping kids get back to school

Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is less than a month away.
School supply lists will soon begin to be checked off, with backpacks ready to go.
Unfortunately, for some, that process will not come easily. That is why numerous organizations and other groups rally yearly to collect school supplies for those in need.
Among those groups are St. Paul’s Episcopal Church parishioners in Abbeville.

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Mrs. Nicholas James Satchell

Miss Hannah Elizabeth Fontenot and Mr. Nicholas James Satchell United in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Miss Hannah Elizabeth Fontenot, of Abbeville, Louisiana and Mr. Nicholas James Satchell, of Rayne, Louisiana were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA. Father Louis Richard and Father Donald Bernard officiated the Nuptial mass.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jared Mark Fontenot of Abbeville, LA. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Dubois of Abbeville and Mr. Arduse Fontenot and the late Mary Jessie Fontenot of Ville Platte.

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Seventy-one members of Vermilion 4-H attended 4-H University in Baton Rouge.

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Results of Vermilion Parish 4-Hers

Vermilion Parish 4-H Excels at State 4-H University

State 4-H University is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work and dedication. Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, and resiliency. Each event offers members an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and recognition for achievements.

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