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On Jan. 4, the Gueydan Chamber of Commerce honored its 2025 Krewe de La Chambre Royale King Bobby Deperrodil and Queen Theresa Deperrodil Trahan at the Wine and Cheese. Nadine Lepretre, krewe captain and chamber president (with crown), takes part in the presentation. The Gueydan Chamber of Commerce Krewe de La Chambre Royale will host its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Jan. 31. Tickets are currently on sale for $50 and may be purchased at the Bank of Gueydan.

It is often said, the arts are a powerful teaching tool.
Teachers and leaders agree that students who receive lessons involving the arts will not soon be forgotten.
The Acadiana Center for the Arts' education programs aim to provide experiences that integrate the arts into education.
The Vermilion Parish School System is in its second year of partnership with the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

IT’S CAKE TIME!
Days are temperate. Nights are cool. The oven will not bother anyone, least of all you.
It’s time to gather recipes for cakes to be baked throughout the holidays. Start making samples now.

ADVICE QUADRUPLED

# 1 Grease thoroughly. Spray or grease pan or try cake release. There are many choices. Pound cake pans must be well coated or your beautiful, delicious cake will come out in chunks.