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Bernadine Anderson

A loving wife, sister, aunt and friend, Bernadine Anderson departed this world on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Opelousas General Hospital. She was an educator for more than 37 years.

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting. The court’s 5-4 ruling struck down the District of Columbia’s 32-year-old ban on handguns as incompatible with gun rights under the Second Amendment.

By Chris Rosa

KAPLAN - It is not the rising cost of fuel that is causing one police chief headaches, but also the problem of keeping police officers on staff.

June 25

7:10 a.m. License plate stolen, Veterans Dr.

10:19 a.m. Disturbance, Perriotti.

10:27 a.m. Accident, East Laurel.

11:03 a.m. Accident, East Laurel.

1:39 p.m. Lawn mower and gas can stolen, Fruge.

CROWLEY – Funeral services for Theresa Thorns, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Wilturner Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be held Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 8 a.m. until the time of services at the chapel.

LAKE CHARLES – Beatrice Rose Culley Ford, (better known as Beachy) 92, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 in a local hospital.

June 26

Chris Mouton, 28, 5009 Hwy. 190, driving under suspension, no seat belt, no license plate.

Jowanski Captain, 26, Lafayette, false imprisonment, aggravated battery.

RAYNE – Christopher James Rumore of Rayne has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Christopher will be honored during an Induction Convocation this fall on the campus of Louisiana State University.

By Katherine Miller

THE POST SIGNAL

CROWLEY – When it comes to owning property many people may be unaware of the different options and benefits reassessment may bring. For example, freezing the value on these assets may be a wise option for the elderly.