July 2019

Tee off at the cathedral: House of worship adds mini-golf

LONDON (AP) — Putts are joining prayers at Britain’s Rochester Cathedral, where a mini-golf course has been installed inside the medieval house of worship.

The course runs along the central nave and features nine holes designed like bridges. It’s intended to teach young people about engineering and also has spiritual overtones.

Rev. Rachel Phillips, the cathedral’s Canon for Mission and Growth, said it’s hoped “visitors will reflect on the bridges that need to be built in their own lives and in our world today.”

WORLD BRIEFS

Caiman went: Swiss authorities call off hunt for reptile

BERLIN (AP) — This caiman went: Swiss authorities say they’re calling off the hunt for an alligatorlike reptile spotted in an inland lake, declaring it “a phantom.”

The meter-and-a-half (5-foot) long caiman was spotted by a fisherman in Lake Hallwil, about 50 kilometers west of Zurich, on July 14 when it briefly surfaced and scarfed down a duck.

Police considered the report credible, saying the caiman — indigenous to Central and South America — was likely an abandoned pet.

Tiger defense should be strong once again

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(Editor’s Note) This is the second in a three-part series previewing the 2019 LSU Football Team

Changes coming for La. high school sports

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Members of the select schools

based out of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) met on Monday in Lafayette to discuss a way to form an association of their own in regards to handling championship events once the select schools enter separate playoff brackets.

Mermentau church hosts clothing giveaway

MERMENTAU - With what started as a young girl’s desire to help those in need, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church has now been able to assist dozens of families.

“My daughter just wanted to help and she saw an opportunity to give back,” said organizer Yolanda Poullard. “She began by cleaning out her own closet and donating items that she no longer had use for. With that, she started Alanah’s Box.”

What began with one small paper bag has now grown to see donations coming from as far away as New Orleans.

PREPARE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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(StatePoint) Teachers, students and families busy prepping for the year ahead all know that having the right supplies in and out of the classroom can help pave the way for a successful back-to-school season. With that in mind, consider these ideas to hit the ground running:

Home-delivered meals save money for Medicare

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Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free healthy meals to frail seniors after a hospitalization, according to a new study that comes as lawmakers look to restrain costs by promoting patients’ well-being.

The report Thursday from the Bipartisan Policy Center addresses ways that Medicare can do a better job coordinating care for chronically ill patients, who account for most of the program’s $650 billion annual cost.

Trump correct to consider changes to our refugee policy

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During a recent meeting with the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department and about 20 other representatives from agencies involved in immigration, the Trump administration floated the idea of zero refugees in 2020.

Some like it hot – what’s up with them?

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Iwonder how hot it is on Mercury in the summertime.

Mercury, as you know, is the closest planet to the sun and therefore the hottest. This city, as you know, comes right between it and Venus giving us the number two status in the solar system for heat production.

Or so it seems, in the summertime.

Fun at the Library

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Levi Berken,Will Berken and Lucy Benoit enjoyed Toddler Time at the library. They used a paper plate, glue and tissue paper to make a brightly colored fish craft.