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The National Guard held an open house Wednesday, June 4, in Ville Platte. Members of the guard held a car wash as part of the day’s activities and several children had a great time jumping in the fun jump and swimming in the pool, which were at the Ville Platte National Guard Armory.

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has made several arrests this week through investigations conducted by deputies.

By: Milo A. Nickel

The following was attributed to Jay Leno who is not a fan of Bush but Leno didn’t write it. I don’t know who wrote it but I think it hits the mark so I am passing it on.

By: Thomas Sowell

It is amazing how seriously the media are taking Senator Barack Obama’s latest statement about the latest racist rant from the pulpit of the church he has attended for 20 years.

Johnette Downing is an author and a multi-award winning singer, songwriter and musician performing original music with Louisiana spice for children internationally. She will perform for the Evangeline Parish Library and its branches on Monday June 9, 10, and 11th.

Everyone recommends it, but just what is a three-day emergency food supply?

Anyone who has heard disaster preparedness recommendations probably knows a three-day emergency food supply is on the list.

By: HEATHER BOGARD

Lifestyles Editor

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The parish’s litter program, from abatement issues to recovering items from the roadways, is underway and residents should lend a hand in keeping our neighborhoods and roadways free of litter.

By: REV. BRIAN DORE’

Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance

In Matthew 16:18 KJV, we find our Lord saying, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Janice Hardy, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)