Lifestyle

Who’s getting married?

By: TONY MARKS 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.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Mother’s 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.) Happy Mother’s Day to all from all of us. We pray that you have a blessed, joyous, and memorable day.

Minister’s Corner: Put aside lying

John 8:44 NIV says, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks a native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Students place in 4-H state shooting sports competition

Louisiana 4-H held its annual state shooting sports event, and more than 650 youth participated in events ranging from archery to skeet. With a shot at nationals on the line, the competition was fierce, but everyone enjoyed the opportunity to test their skills.

Minister’s Corner: Rejoicing in bad times

Scripture so often tells us to rejoice even when it doesn’t make any sense. For example, James 1:2-4 KJV says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Heritage Manor News: It’s time to move

(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.) Moving into an assisted living facility is a big decision.

New Miss Basiles receive crowns at tea ceremony

Seven Basile girls were officially crowned as Miss Basile title-holders on Sunday, April 11 at an afternoon tea at the home of Peter and Regina Berzas, the parents of the outgoing Miss Teen Basile Cora Berzas.

Minister’s Corner: A repentant heart

Often times we feel like God cannot use us because of our sinful past. Though we have repented of our sins before God and asked for forgiveness, we cannot find it in ourselves to forgive ourselves.

Heritage Manor News: Spiritual Activities

(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.) Well being comes from not just physical health but from mental and spiritual health as well.

Heritage Manor News: Pros and cons of retirement

(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.) When is the right time to retire?