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Minister’s Corner: Breaking the heart of God

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In Jeremiah 10:19-24, we see the prophet lamenting because he saw the judgement which was coming to Judah would affect all classes, and in all ways, that is in mind, body and spirit.
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Heritage Manor News: Senior loneliness affects health

(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.) Senior loneliness impacts health and quality of life.
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Who’s getting married

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor (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.
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Minister’s Corner: Managing conflict

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance It is a fact of life that if you live or work or associate in any way with people, you will experience conflict. The only way to escape it completely is to live in the desert all alone.
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Heritage Manor News: Volunteers helping residents

(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.) What does volunteer mean?
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Heritage Manor News: Vacation and health issues

(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.) People in the U.S.
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Minister’s Corner: Christ the door

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In John 10:9 (KJV), Jesus says, “I am the door; by me if any man enters in, he shall be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture.” What exactly does this mean to be saved, to enter the door and shut something behind us?
Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street pose with the students and staff of the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place.

Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street pose with the students and staff of the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place.

VP Girls-Boys Place welcomes special guests

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Astronaut in training Alyssa Carson and actor Eric Street received a huge welcome when they made an appearance at the Ville Platte Girls-Boys Place on Thursday, July 7.
ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICES DISCUSSED - Jacques Dupre, center, visited the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss his career with Acadian Ambulance. He is shown with Rotarian Richard Lejeune, left, and Rotary President Larry Lachney, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

ACADIAN AMBULANCE SERVICES DISCUSSED - Jacques Dupre, center, visited the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss his career with Acadian Ambulance. He is shown with Rotarian Richard Lejeune, left, and Rotary President Larry Lachney, right. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

VP Rotary: Dupre discusses Acadian Ambulance services

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Richard Lejeune invited Jacques Dupre, a paramedic with Acadian Ambulance, to address the July 5, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. Dupre is a critical care trained (CCT) certified paramedic with over 17 years of experience as a paramedic.
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Heritage Manor News: Hospice care

(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.) Hospice care is compassionate centered care for all individuals who are facing end of life.