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Wenger is named Rotarian of the Year

During the annual Ville Platte Rotary Club’s installation banquet held Tuesday evening, June 18, at Cafe Evangeline, Nicole Wenger was honored with the title of Rotarian of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the club, where she serves as secretary.

Presentations are made for service

At the Monday, June 10, meeting of the Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, presentations were made in honor of years of service. Dillard Fontenot, of Turkey Creek, is retiring as a member of the board after four decades. He said, “I’ve been here 40 years, and we have some new blood coming in.

SMC welcomes 2024 AHEC class

Savoy Medical Center welcomed the 2024 AHEC class this week. Through this program we are connecting students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health!

Inaugural Colors of Courage is held

Savoy Medical Center held its inaugural Colors of Courage celebration June 1. Ribbons are on display all of June to honor and celebrate all cancer survivors, warriors, and those loved ones who were lost. The public can order ribbons to honor someone in their life.

Counting the costs

The annual Memorial Day observance was held at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Monday, May 27.

Members are sworn

The newly elected members of the Republican Parish Executive Committee of Evangeline Parish recently took their oaths of office in the meeting room of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury Office.

Oath is taken

Newly appointed members of the Ville Platte Housing Authority were sworn on Tuesday, May 21. The members were appointed by Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams. Pictured is the honorable Judge Greg Vidrine (left) as he administers the oath to (from left) Lena Charles and Brian Strauss.

Davenport is inducted

The newest inductees into the Louisiana Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame are Tracey Rambin, of Benton High School; Scott Deshotel, of Eunice High School; Robert Davenport, of Sacred Heart High School.

Ville Platte High Schools hosts First Annual Academic Signing Day

On Friday, May 10, Ville Platte High School hosted its first annual academic signing day for graduating seniors to celebrate their accomplishments and commitment to continuing their education. JAG Specialist Dianna Johnson served as mistress of ceremonies, while Jeremiah Gallow gave the invocation.

Boggy Bayou Festival opens

The 39th annual Boggy Bayou Festival kicked off on Thursday, May 9, with its opening ceremonies. In the top photo, Miss Boggy Festival Kale Cloud (right) is pictured as she places the crown on this year’s king, Bryon Scott Johnson (center). Also pictured is outgoing king, Kerry Paul Fontenot.