Lifestyle

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?

Minister’s Corner: Bringing our thoughts into captivity

In Joshua Chapter 6, we read how the Lord gave the victory to Israel as the mighty walls of Jericho came tumbling down. The method was definitely unconventional, but it came from the Lord. All the people had to do was be obedient.

Heritage Manor News: Colon cancer

(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.) Colon cancer is the third deadliest cancer affecting both men and women in the United States.

Minister’s Corner: The struggle with greed

The country suffers from a malady called consumerism. Everyone knows the key to happiness is found in one word, “more.” More money, more power, more cars, and more stuff equals happiness. The American dream is all about the accumulation of things.