Lifestyle

Looking Back:

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Today, we take a look back 60 years to October 1965. •Louisiana State Senator Edwin Edwards defeated Gary Tyler in the run-off for the Seventh congressional district seat. •Dr. Joel R. Guillory Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel R. Guillory Sr.

Minister’s Corner: The necessity of trials

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance I’ve had Christians approach me from time to time wanting to know why it is necessary for them to go through trials. Well, the Bible teaches us trials are used by God to make us spiritually insightful and strong.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Halloween

(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.

Results announced for 4-H Cotton Pickin’ Pet Show, Cotton Festival Cookery Contest and Pumpkin Decorating Contest

By: MADISON LATOUR 4-H Agent Amid last week’s activities for the Cotton Festival, the Evangeline Parish 4-H Club celebrated as well. From pumpkin decorating and a fall cooking contest to the pet show, club members stayed busy.

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.

Mamou youth pageant winners announced

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Town of Mamou youth royalty were crowned during pageant festivities held at the Celestine Center in Mamou on Sunday, September 21.

Miss Mamou Pageant makes royal return

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Jasmine Alexis Noel, the 16-year-old daughter of Kimberly Noel of Mamou, was crowned Miss Mamou during the Miss Mamou Pageant held Sunday afternoon, September 21, at the Celestine Center in Mamou.

Queen Cotton LXXI: Guilbeau to reign over festival

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Chloe Guilbeau was crowned Queen Cotton LXXI during the 71th Annual Queen Cotton Pageant held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at the Northside Civic Center.

Minister’s Corner: God’s steadfast love

By: DR. BRIAN DORE’ Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance In the Gospel of Luke 22:54-62 we have the account of when Peter denied Christ three times. He swore to the Lord that even if everyone else turned away from Him, he would be steadfast.

Heritage Manor News: Exercise for the infirmed

(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.