DAV names officers

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41 of Ville Platte named its new officers at a meeting held Thursday, April 11, at the Veterans Home. Pictured from left are John Ortego, commander; J. D. Soileau, 1st junior vice commander; Patrick Guillory, senior vice commander; Charles Trenchard, adjutant/ benefits protection team leader; Jerry Verette, treasurer; and James Trenchard, membership chairman/ judge advocate. The organization will hold its annual Forget-Me-Not drive at the Ville Platte Walmart from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)