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Mardi Gras will be early this year

It’s the beginning of a new year. We’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Next on the horizon will be Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is early again, Feb. 13. And in 2019, Mardi Gras is really late -- March 5.
So why isn’t Mardi Gras on the same day every year, like Christmas? It’s all about Easter, which isn’t on the same day every year.
Listen up, because this involves math, astronomy and religion.
Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox, March 21. That means Easter can never occur before March 22 or later than April 25.
What’s an ecclesiastical full moon?
The Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory explains that “the full moon involved is not the astronomical full moon but an ecclesiastical moon (determined from Catholic Church tables) that keeps, more or less, in step with the astronomical full moon.”
The AA explains that “In 1582, Christopher Clavius and a council working at the direction of Gregory XIII (Pope of the Roman Catholic Church) completed a reconstruction of the Julian Calendar producing new Easter tables.”
So what does this have to do with Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is usually set 47 days before Easter. In any given year, Mardi Gras will fall on any Tuesday between Feb. 3 and March 9. These two dates are extra special, because Mardi Gras will fall on them only once in a lifetime, each occurring roughly once every 100 to 150 years.
Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
Now that we know when Mardi Gras is this year, and why it is on that date, Kaplan’s Krewe Chic-A-la-Pie will host their 64th annual Mardi Gras celebration downtown Kaplan with a parde.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brennen S. Lege graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Lege is the son of Michael and Carissa Courtney of Kaplan, La.
He is a 2013 graduate of Ramstein American High School, Ramstein, Germany.

Brennan Lege graduates from basic training

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T.J. and Nona Prejean of Cow Island celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The two were married on December 28, 1947. The couple has three children, the late Glenwood Prejean, Danny Prejean and Becky Prejean; 16 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchilren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Prejeans celebrate 70 years of marriage

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T.J. and Nona Prejean of Cow Island celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The two were married on December 28, 1947. The couple has three children, the late Glenwood Prejean, Danny Prejean and Becky Prejean; 16 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchilren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Prejeans celebrate 70 years of marriage

Birth announcements

Karson Chevelle Guidry
A son, Karson Chevelle Guidry, was born December 13, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Shanice Cormier and Kendall Guidry of Maurice.

Yoel Leon
Guevara
A son, Yoel Leon Guevara, was born December 14, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Yoel Guevara of Youngsville.
The mother is the former Taylor Burnett.

Kacen Michael Clay
A son, Kacen Michael Clay, was born December 13, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Baleigh Williams and Keegan Clay of Abbeville.

Jacoby Laroy Dozier, Jr.
A son, Jacoby Laroy Dozier, Jr., was born December 11, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Kelly Allen and Jacoby Dozier of Abbeville.

Haisley Mae
Hebert
A daughter, Haisely Mae Hebert, was born December 11, 2017, Kohen Jude Romero
A son, Kohen Jude Romero, was born Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Abbeville General to Destiny Angelle Turner and Brice Jude Romero of Youngsville. at Women’s and Children’s to Melanie Istre and Matthew Hebert of Abbeville.

Micahia
Malaysia
Carmouche
A daughter, Micahia Malaysia Carmouche, was born December 4, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Markeithia Carmouche of Abbeville.

Emmielene Judy Gaspard
A daughter, Emmielene Judy Gaspard, was born December 3, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Doies Gaspard, III of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Ashley Schexnayder.

Jhett James Meaux
A son, Jhett James Meaux, was born December 1, 2017, at Women’s and Children’s to Mr. and Mrs. Don Meaux, Jr. of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Naomi Touchet.

Kohen Jude Romero
A son, Kohen Jude Romero, was born Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Abbeville General to Destiny Angelle Turner and Brice Jude Romero of Youngsville.

Trilynn Marie Hudson
A daughter, Trilynn Marie Hudson, was born Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Abbeville General to Chelsey Lynn Fontenot and Travis Lamount Hudson, Jr. of Erath.

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Audrey Veazey

November 18, 1938 ~ December 26, 2017

Abbeville — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Audrey Elizabeth Angelette Veazey, 79, who died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.
Audrey is survived by her children, Angela Hoffman (Gary), Julie Walker (Bo Jack), Yvette Veazey Davidson (Johnny), Jense Veazey (Karen), and Quang Doan (Thu Ha Huynh); grandchildren, Kelly Ryder (Cenia), Jerrod Veazey (Deborah), Beau Veazey (Rheanne), Jake Walker, Brittnie Romero (Clay), Kylie Veazey, Alyssa Veazey, Uyen Doan Chanhkongsinh (Keng), Truc Nhu Doan (Andrew), Joanne Doan Dinh (Dakto), Timothy Doan, and Duyen Nguyen (Vu Thanh Ho); great grandchildren, Gracie Veazey, Piper Veazey, Jenci Veazey, Keng James Thien Chanhkongsinh, Christian and Henry Robichaux, and Owen Huy Dinh; and sister, Vergis Pitre’.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Carson” Veazey; parents, Oliver Boniface Angelette and the former Nolia Terrebonne; and siblings, Leo Angelette, Olivia LeFort, Therese LaVasseur, Irma Dupont, and Doris Begnaud.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, December 29, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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James Russell

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for James Russell, 63, will be 10:00AM Saturday December 30, 2017 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Cedric Sonnier officiating. Interment will follow in LeBlanc Cemetery.
Visitation will be In David Funeral Home of Erath Friday December 29, 2017 from 5:00PM until 10:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 6:00PM and will resume Saturday from 8:00AM until service time.
James, born in San Diego, CA, and a resident of Lafayette passed away Sunday December 24, 2017 in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, an avid San Diego Chargers fan, who loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rachael Russell of Lafayette: children, Terry Russell and wife Monica of Erath, Kathy Russell Hargrave and husband Chris of Delcambre, Mary Russell Segura and husband Chad of Erath, Jeremy Russell and wife Angela of Youngsville, Amanda Russell Arton and husband Steve of New Iberia, Angela Russell Gayneaux and husband Joe of Spring, Texas, and James Russell of Lafayette; siblings, Barbara Davidson and husband Martin of San Diego, CA, Judith Gardner and husband Ralph of Copperas Cove, TX, Patty Schwabe and husband Richard of Lake Tahoe, NV, Sally McIntire and husband Ross of Kempner,TX, John Russell and wife Diane of Killeen, TX, Richard Russell of Lacy, WA, Billy Russell and wife Bobbie of Oroville, CA
He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. and Sarah Callahan Russell
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405.

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Councilman Wayne Landry (left) and Councilman Francis Plaisance take part in Wednesday special Abbeville City Council meeting.

Special Council meeting focuses on solutions for crime

Abbeville Chief of Police Tony Hardy will not have to consider overtime restrictions when scheduling officers for patrol during the ...

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Mrs. Wilda Hebert Gary

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Wilda Hebert Gary, 88, will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church With Fr. Gregory Cormier officiating. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery on a later date.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 9:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native of Abbeville and a resident of Carencro, Mrs. Wilda left this world to begin her eternal life in the kingdom with the Lord at 9:36AM on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Evangeline Oaks Nursing Home in Carencro. Born on November 20, 1929 to Olita and Isadore Hebert, she was the third to last in a family of 14 children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all those who knew her. She worked for many years at Spic-n-Span Cleaners and was a devoted catholic woman who took great joy and pride in leading the rosary in French. She also enjoyed playing bingo, playing cards, and catching up with friends.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Olivier of Carencro, Florence Broussard of Lake Charles, and Olita Pommier of Lake Charles; two step-sons, James Broussard and Alvin Broussard; a brother, J.C. Hebert; thirteen grandchildren, Michael Olivier, Michele Castille, Mark Olivier, Larry Klein, Patches Broussard, Terri Broussard, Darrell Nguyen, John Nguyen, Amanda Nguyen, Jerrica Hale, George Pommier, Jr., Jeremy Pommier, and Keisha Pommier; nineteen step grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren, and sixty-one great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mossy Gary; her parents, Isadore and Olita Trahan Hebert; her first husband, Joseph C. Broussard; two sons, John Broussard and Terry Broussard; three step-sons, Roy Miguez, Ray Broussard, and Cleveland Broussard; seven brothers, Edward “Sport” Hebert, Claby Hebert, Alfred Hebert, George Norris Hebert, Clifton “Kip” Hebert, John “Eraste” Hebert, and Leon Hebert; five sisters, Emily Meyers, Eula Boudoin, Aureline Abshire, Jeanne Benoit, and Levie Trahan; two great grandchildren, Zoey Pommier and Bostey Broussard; and two step-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Olivier, Dudley Trahan, Darrell Nguyen, George Pommier, Jr., Patches Broussard, and James Broussard.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mark Olivier, Jeremy Pommier, John Nguyen, Mitchell Castille, Joshua Hale, and Alvin Broussard.
The family extends a special thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care Compassus, Kim Fontenot, and Haley who took care of her during her last week on earth.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

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