Safe boating week underway: Time to check equipment, make sure you have your PFDs

BY: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

(Editor’s Note: Information from this story was taken from a variety of sources including LDWF’s website and pamphlets.)

Ward Five’s fire calls noted

The Ward Five Fire Protection District of Evangeline Parish covers the communities of Turkey Creek, Bayou Chicot, St. Landry and Clear Water. Here are the calls during April for Ward Five:

Ville Platte’s fire calls noted

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

The Ville Platte Fire Department had several calls during the last two weeks. Some of those calls were in District Two, Ward One’s area.

Fire calls included:

Fire District Two receives monies from USDA

By: CARISSA HEBERT

Managing Editor

Louisiana: Go international without leaving the country

By John Hill

LSU AgCenter teaches safety skills through the 4-H shooting sports program

The Evangeline Parish 4-H Program and the LSU AgCenter sponsored two educational programs for the youth to learn safe and responsible use of firearms, archery and related equipment.

Think about it: Trusting someone with the USA

By: Milo A. Nickel

Too ‘complex?’

By: Thomas Sowell

Some people think the reason the public misunderstands so many issues is these issues are too “complex” for most voters. But is that really so?

City-wide survey to focus on community improvement

The City of Ville Platte and the Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives have partnered together to conduct a city-wide survey. The purpose of the survey is to get input from local citizenry regarding thoughts and concerns on community improvement and development for the City of Ville Platte.

Deaths - May 20

LUDY FAYE DAVID LATIOLAIS

January 3, 1944 - May 15, 2008

OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held for Ludy Faye David Latiolais, 64, of Opelousas, at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas at 2 p.m., Monday, May 19. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park.

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