Lifestyle

Annual Patriotic Program is held at SH

For the ninth year in a row, VFW Post 3803 sponsored a Patriotic Program at Sacred Heart where students competed in four categories.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Memorial Day

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

Minister’s Corner: God’s intimate knowledge of you

So many people have a problem with forgiving themselves for past mistakes, and, therefore, have a problem believing that God could forgive them or see anything of worth in them. Matthew 10:29-31 KJV says, “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing?

For whom the bell grows

BATON ROUGE — The Cajun “holy trinity” is at the heart of Louisiana cuisine. The union of onions, celery and green bell peppers create the base flavors of gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee and numerous other hearty dishes that have come to define our state.

Heritage Manor News: Updates on state guidelines

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

Bertrand crowned 36th Boggy Bayou Queen; McElfresh awarded Ms. title

The Boggy Bayou Festival now has new royalty after a pageant was held during past weekend’s two-day event held at the festival grounds north of Pine Prairie. Crowned this year’s Miss Boggy Bayou was 17-year-old Halle Grace Bertrand. She is the daughter of Mark and Rhonda Bertrand of Pine Prairie.

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.

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.”