September 2020

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DeChambeau blasts way to US Open title

MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion.

Bryson DeChambeau was not the least bit concerned by the narrow fairways or the ankle-deep rough that shape Winged Foot into historically the toughest of all U.S. Opens. With his extra 40 pounds of muscle and mass, he wanted to pound it into submission with his driver, even if his errant shots were buried in deep grass.

High court front-runner hailed by right, feared by left

CHICAGO (AP) — A front-runner to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a federal appellate judge who has established herself as a reliable conservative on hot-button legal issues from abortion to gun control.

Amy Coney Barrett, a devout Catholic, is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to conservative icon Antonin Scalia, the late Supreme Court justice for whom she clerked.

Local clubs step up to help out-of-state workers

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The Cajun Riders Club (CRC) is no stranger to helping people in times of need. Through combined efforts with the Friends Helping Friends organization, the group has “adopted” a number of out-of-state workers, offering hot meals, laundry services and a place to lay their heads at night.

Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested

WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman suspected of sending an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to White House, has been arrested at the New York-Canada border, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.

The letter had been intercepted earlier this week before it reached the White House. The woman was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing near Buffalo and is expected to face federal charges, the officials said. Her name was not immediately released.

Five Jennings residents arrested on drug, gun charges

PATTERSON – A traffic stop here Tuesday led to the arrest of five Jennings residents on drug and gun charges.

PROJECT LOVE

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Veterans at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home have been enjoying the cards of thanks as part of the Project LOVE initiative that began July 1. Resident Red Perry is pictured receiving his cards Submitted photo

Welsh Rotary Club holds virtual meeting, welcomes guest speakers

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The Rotary Club of Welsh met on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, via zoom.

Doucet, Heaphy plan to wed

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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jude Doucet of Jennings are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rachel Lynne, of Baton Rouge to Alden Tyler Heaphy of Baton Rouge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Heaphy III of Lafayette.

Naquin honored as August Knight of the Month

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2020 meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Carl Benoit presented the Council’s Knight of the Month Award for August to Horace Naquin. Horace has sold tickets for the annual KC barbecue fundraisers on his own and after masses on coffee and donut Sundays, ending up helping to sell more than his quota of tickets. He has helped move the barbecue pits into position prior to the day of food preparation. He also helped to prepare the food for customers on the day the meals were distributed. Horace has proven to be a very handy man to have in the Council when it has come to fixing things. He helped plan and orchestrate the installation of new LED lighting in the Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (OLHC) Church building, and this effort has brought about savings in electricity costs and has improved the safety of the entire church structure. He also worked diligently to improve the sound system within the church building. He has provided valuable insight into the repair of the church building roof. He spearheaded the project to erect the bell tower by the church. He did an exemplary job of garnering donations for this project, and was personally involved in the mechanics of building the support structure for the bell. He coordinated and oversaw the renovation work done to the exterior of the OLHC Church building, and he generated some outstanding results. He most recently supervised the work done to save an old tree next to the St. Mary’s Center parking lot. He also worked at the OLHC Distribution Center, which provided much-needed support to those adversely affected by Hurricane Laura. He is a member of both the Finance Committee and Cemetary Committee for OLHC Parish. His legacy of Knighthood will continue as his two sons, Gavin and Andy, are both members of the Order and of his Council. Horace Naquin has truly proved to be a credit to both Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church Parish and Knights of Columbus Council 2012.