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Most Beautiful - 1st place: Aliahna Lormand - Shine Genie (left), 2nd place: Eva Quebodeaux - Stormy Days (center) and 3rd place: Ainsley Keef - Snow White (right).

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Most Original - 1st place: Jaxen Roy - Train & Engineer (right), 2nd place: Bella Brantley - Gumball Machine (center) and 3rd place: Oaklyn Smith - Spider (right).

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Scariest - 1st place: Kylie Linton (center) - Blue Face Witch, 2nd place: Greyson Hayes - Ninja Turtle (left) and 3rd place: Jersey Campbell - Lumberjack (right).

Scare on the Square costume winners (0-3 years of age)

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Most Original - 1st place: Faith McKenzie - 50’s girl (right), 2nd place: Sean Phillips - Farmer and (left) 3rd place: Karleigh Simar - Purple Witch (center).

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Most Beautiful - 1st place: Marianna Ortiz -Moana (middle), 2nd place: Amelia Broussard - Sugar Skull (left) and 3rd place: Charleigh Hannigan - Cleopatra (right).

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Scariest - 1st place: Landon LaSalle - Zombie (right), 2nd place: Corey Romero - Joker (center) and 3rd place: Sajdah Zinalabeden - Killer Zombie (left)

Scare on the Square costume winners (8-12 years of age)

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Scariest - 1st place: Paul Rice - Freddy Kreuger (middle); 2nd place: Beckett Brantley - Soultaker (right) and 3rd place: Gabriel Boudreaux - Joker/Scary Clown.

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Most Original - 1st place: Declan O’Bryan - Jack Sparrow (right); 2nd place: Si Linton - fireman & truck and 3rd place - Layla Gaspard - Moana (center).

Scare on the Square costume winners (4-7 years of age)

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Mrs. Benjamin J. Smith

Hana Broussard - Benjamin Smith joined in marriage

Miss Hana Kay Broussard of Erath and Mr. Benjamin J. Smith of Lafayette exchanged vows of marriage on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Woodlawn Chapel in Maurice, La.
Pastor Farley Painter officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Broussard of Erath. Grandparents include Asa W. Broussard of Lafayette and the late Annette F. Broussard and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Stewart of Lafayette.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith. Grandparents include the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Roy of Lafayette and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest John Smith of Cankton, LA.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Kyle Huval and friends and D.J. Aaron Thibodeaux.
Readings were giving by Kora Weaver, friend of the bride. Readings included Corinthians 13, verse 4-7, Genesis 12-15 and John 12-15.
Escorted by John Jacob Broussard, the mother of the bride wore a tie back, medium champagne colored floor length dress with Venetian style sequins on the bodice.
Escorted by her husband, the mother of the groom wore a tea length, three-quarter length sleeved smoky blue dress with lace and sequins on the taffeta skirt.
The bride was accompanied down the aisle by her father. For her special day, the bride wore a classic tulle ballroom gown which created an elegant pattern for the illusion capped sleeves and a satin waistband with scroll lace adorning the bodice.
She carried a bouquet of bright floral silk fall colored flowers.
Kristy Broussard Roy, friend of the bride, attended as the maid of honor. The flower girl was Klaire Bijeaux, niece of the groom.
The best man was Vairrick Guillory, friend of the groom. The ring bearer was Kase Bijeaux, nephew of the groom.
The reception was held immediately following at the Woodlawn Chapel.
The couple will reside in Erath, LA.

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Annie Lou Landry Rodrigue

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Annie Lou Landry Rodrigue, 89, will be held at 1:30PM on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native and lifelong resident of Erath, Mrs. Rodrigue died at 6:30AM on All Souls Day surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, The Ladies Altar Society, and Vermilion Homemakers Club. Mrs. Annie was a proud mother, homemaker, and artist who enjoyed playing bouree with her grandchildren. She enjoyed doing crafts such as crochet, making bows, and making Christmas ornaments. She also enjoyed the ten years she worked as a cafeteria worker at Erath High School and working as a volunteer at Abbeville General Hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Myron Rodrigue and his wife Leigh of Maurice, Randall Rodrigue and his wife Faye of Henry, and Todd Rodrigue and his wife Anna of Lafayette; two daughters, Billie Landry and her husband Earl of Erath and Christine Rodrigue of Erath; a brother, Corbet Landry of Nederland, TX; two sisters, Dossie LaBove of Port Arthur, TX and Bessie Jane Perrin of Erath; fourteen grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayward J. Rodrigue; her parents, Calice and Elda Broussard Landry; a sister, Ditsie Dronet; and a grandson, Coby Jude LeBlanc.
Serving as pallbearers will be Vance Landry, Jacob Landry, Grant Rodrigue, Cory Rodrigue, Adam Rodrigue, and Kade Theunissen.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

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Wilson Louis Landry

LAFAYETTE — 10:00 AM Memorial Services will be held on November 10, 2018, at The Bayou Church in Lafayette, for Wilson Louis Landry, 67, who died Monday morning, October 15, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Interment was at Lafayette Memorial Park.
Linton Broussard, Pastor of The Bayou Church, conducted the service.
Cherishing Louis' memory is his beloved wife, Pat Landry; daughter, Jena Harmon and her husband, Jason; sons, Eric Landry and his wife, Andrea, and Anthony Wilson and his wife, Carin, and seven grandchildren, Jonn, Jade and Jess Harmon, Alexander and Zachary Wilson, and Emma and Anna Landry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Lilly Mae Dubois Landry; stepdad, Andrew Hebert; two brothers, Larry Landry and Ricky Hebert, and one sister, Linda.
A native of Abbeville and a resident of Lafayette, Louis loved fishing and was a member of the Bass Club. He was a member of Gary Funderburk Bible Class, Gary Matthews Bible Class, Brent Powell Bible Study, and a Greeter at The Bayou Church. Louis worked for Texaco for 28 years as a plant operator and at Amerada Hess as plant supervisor for 7 years.
Honored to serve as pallbearers were Jason, Jonn and Jess Harmon, Alexander and Anthony Wilson, and Eric Landry.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.

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Andrea “Susan” St. Germain

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Andrea “Susan” St. Germain, 73 will be at 11:00AM, Monday November 5, 2018 at St. John Catholic Church in Henry with Father Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville Sunday November 4, 2018 from 1:00PM until 10:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 3:00PM and 7:30PM. Visitation will resume Monday from 8:00AM until service time.
Susan, born in Morgan City, and a resident of Henry, passed away Thursday November 1, 2018 in Abbeville General Hospital. She enjoyed arts and crafts of all types and working with her hands. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Louis St. Germain Jr. of Henry, children, Troy D. St. Germain and wife Julie of Kaplan, Devin St. Germain and wife Linda of Henry, and Shannon St. Germain Sonnier and husband Kimble of Abbeville, sister, Corliss Robicheaux Verrett and husband Ray of Salado, TX. 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Hester Freeman Robicheaux, and a brother Russell Robicheaux.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of arrangements 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777.

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Drug Take Back Day nets 70 pounds of pills

The Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force conducted a Drug Take Back Day in conjunction with the DEA to remove unused prescription pills from possibly ending up in the hands of those with ill intent.
Agents set up at two local Pharmacies and collected more than 70 pounds of pills.
Vermilion Parish Sheriff Couvillon said he wants to thank the people of Vermilion Parish for their continued support in keeping our parish a safe place to live, and raise families.
Sheriff Couvillon would also like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Through their support these programs are made possible for the people of the parish.

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