Lifestyle

The annual Children’s Tournoi Pageant was held Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Northside Civic Center. Kings and queens, along with the runners-up, were selected in the following 16 categories:

By: JANE B. JONES
Extension Agent

During the aftermath of hurricanes, the emotional expressions by adults influence the reactions of children in their care. Teachers can help children deal with their feelings by closely monitoring their own emotional situation as well as modeling healthy coping strategies.

Bonnie Fontenot celebrated 50 years as office manager and bookkeeper with KVPI Friday, September 26. She has worked under several station managers and has seen many changes in the radio industry over the years. One of the major changes she recalls is going from reel to reel to automation, but she says the changes are always for the better. She adds each boss has been good to her and her co-workers are like family. She still enjoys her job to this day and says there is never a dull moment at the radio station.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Evangeline Parish mayors signed a proclamation declaring their dedication to ending violence against women and children. They encourage their communties to stand together against violence and help put an end to the suffering of abused women and children. Shown, seated in front, are Ville Platte Mayor Bill Jeanmard and Mamou Mayor Wilda Chamberlain. Standing in back, same order, are Annie Edwards, Rita Jack and Kay Thompson.

By: REV. BRIAN DORE’
Member of the Ville Platte Ministerial Alliance

Last week, we quoted 1 Corinthians 2:10. It starts off with simply, “But God.” That which we could not receive through our own wisdom and understanding, God has revealed to us by His spirit.

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Monica Alagad, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Once suspected in a variety of diseases, coffee now has an impressive resume. Mounting evidence suggests coffee drinkers have a lower risk developing Type II diabetes, gallstones Parkinson’s Disease, cirrhosis and certain types of liver, breast and colon cancers.