Lifestyle

Rotary under quarantine

For the first time in many Americans’ lives, they are living under quarantine. One aspect of the quarantine is many civic organizations, like the Rotary Club of Ville Platte, are unable to gather together for their meetings to share what is going on in their lives.

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.) Twenty couples obtained marriage licenses during the month of March from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office.

Stretching the limits

While the pandemic of COVID-19 has caused gyms to close all over the country, staying healthy and fit while being homebound can be tricky. The stress of dealing with a new way of life can cause you to turn to junk food or become a bit lazy when out of routine.

Jackson celebrates nine years as pastor

Terryl Jackson is the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Belaire Cove and recently shared how he continues to be a religious leader and what he does to help out the church. Question: When did you become a pastor?

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.

Mr. Grinnell, Miss Elliott united in Holy Matrimony

The gazebo at Victorian Plantation in Broussard provided the setting for a lovely candlelit 5:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, October 26, 2019, uniting Miss Jacqueline Rose Elliott and Mr.

“A funny thing happened on the way to the forum”

Three local students from Sacred Heart High School were lucky enough to travel to Rome and see the ancient monuments such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Forum.

Raise your hand if you love a good scare

Autumn is finally here, and it seems the oppressive heat blanketing our region may be gone. Sometimes it has a way of creeping back in, and we find ourselves wearing T-shirts on Christmas.

Local couple preserves traditions through dance

Rob and Mel Soileau have been teaching the Cotton Festival’s Contradanse to the new generation for 13 years now. For them, it’s about keeping the tradition alive. This year 31 kids performed the Contradanse, which is the biggest group so far.

Mr. Grinnell, Miss Elliott plan October 26 nuptials

Dr. and Mrs. Kirk Elliott of Grand Coteau are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jacqueline Rose Elliott, to Barry Alexander Grinnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Grinnell of Bush. The bride-elect’s mother is the former Lynette Reed of Ville Platte.