Lifestyle

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.

Minister’s Corner: Practicing your Christianity

By: DR.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Mardi Gras

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Mardi Gras originated from ancient Roman festivals and medieval European celebrations.

Heritage Manor News: Valentine Pageant results

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Our annual nursing home Valetine’s Day pageant was held on February 14. We had an awesome turnout.

Happy Birthday

Blakely Brooks Doucet, the daughter of Austin and Kaitlyn Doucet of Church Point, celebrated her first birthday with a party at her aunt’s house on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Her birthday was January 22. The party theme was “One Lucky Duck.

Minister’s Corner: The command to exemplify love

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance We all know God is love, and He desires us to emulate His son, Jesus Christ. That involves unselfish attitudes and actions of love. However, we all understand sometimes love is not easy, nevertheless, it is essential.

Heritage Manor News: Super Bowl LIX

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) This year’s Super Bowl will be held today in New Orleans. The game begins at 5:30 p.

Minister’s Corner: The importance of forgiveness

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Many people are guilty of carrying grudges and unforgiveness for those who have hurt them or mistreated them in any way, shape or form.

Heritage Manor News: Groundhog Day

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

Minister’s Corner: He never changes

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance Life is changing at a pace faster than ever before, and not only in the area of technology.