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LYNETTE “LYNN” FONTENOT

August 17, 1958 - May 18, 2008

Funeral services were held for Lynette “Lynn” Fontenot, 49, of Mamou, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 20. Burial followed in the New St. Ann’s Cemetery.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

Charges are pending against a Ville Platte man, who was found by workers in the cooking vent of a local store Saturday morning.

The 16th Annual Le Festival de la Viande Boucanée, also known as the Smoked Meat Festival, is just a few weeks away. Organizers are excited to announce this year’s great musical lineup, which includes T. Graham Brown, who will be performing Saturday evening, June 28.

EUNICE-Funeral Services for Burleigh W. Young, 87, will be Celebrated Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the University Baptist Church in Eunice with Rev. Vernon Martindale, Rev. Charles Amy, and Pastor Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Mr. Young, a resident of Eunice, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his residence.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

As gas prices and other items increase in today’s economy, Sheriff Eddie Soileau’s administrative skills are being put to the extreme test.

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

MAMOU - Mamou Police arrested Bobby F. Simmons, 1803 Lynn St., Franklin, for defamation after recent rumors regarding a confrontation between Mamou Police Chief Greg Dupuis and Louisiana State Police were spread throughout the parish.

Services will be Wednesday for former teacher and city councilman Burleigh W. Young, who died Sunday at age 87.

By: REV. BRIAN DORE’

Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Janice Hardy, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)

Q. Do I need a fishing license to crab in public areas in Cameron Parish with a string and bait?

A: No, you do not need a fishing license.