Local leaders not pleased with governor’s veto

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

and MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

The Evangeline Parish Police Jury had a recreational district created by statute and then appointed a board to begin working on a recreational park for this area several years ago.

Jindal vetoes money for VP/EP’s Recreational District

BATON ROUGE - Governor Bobby Jindal’s line item veto number 45 and 100 killed plans for the long awaited children’s recreational district for the parish, according to Senator Eric LaFleur.

VPCC increases mileage rate

By: MICHAEL BORDELON

News Editor

The Ville Platte City Council approved an increase of 10 cents per mile in its mileage rates during its meeting Tuesday, July 15.

EPSB approves 2008-09 calendar changes

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

Super 10’s get started tomorrow in Many

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

It’s another big tournament for the Ville Platte Super 10’s (AAA), but its something they are used to.

VP girls look to keep on making history

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

After making history and placing first in their regional tournament, the Ville Platte eight-and-under (8U) All-Stars are ready to do battle in the National Tournament. The event is taking place in Slidell and begins today.

Ville Platte’s Three-Peat sets dynasty

By: LANCE REED

Sports Editor

There have only been three Dixie Minor State Tournaments in Louisiana. Thus far, Ville Platte has managed to win every single one of them. The VP boys cornered the market on the Dixie Minors; event with a 6-0 victory over Tioga late Sunday afternoon.

Senior Olympics held recently

Heritage Manor residents recently participated in the Senior Olympics held June 21, in Lafayette. Here are scenes from the event.

Savoy Cancer Center receives donation

On July 1, Joseph Cormier presented a monetary donation to Savoy Cancer Center in memory of his wife, the late Marie DeBaillon Cormier, who passed away one year ago (April 8, 2007).

Epsilon Sigma celebrates Founder’s Day

On May 3, and May 4, members of the Epsilon Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority enjoyed a weekend in Baton Rouge to celebrate Founder’s Day.

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