November 2020

Inmate wanted for escape

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Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office (JDSO) is searching for a trustee that walked off of a work detail on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Duane Lemaire, 50, of 1015 West Nezpique St. in Jennings, was incarcerated on a probation violation and assigned as a trustee, according to JDSO.

According to court records, in 2001, Lemaire was located by police after his attempts to elude authorities after warrants were issued charging him with simple burglary and attempted first-degree murder.

He entered guilty pleas in 2001 to two counts of attempted second-degree murder.

Kiwanis Club hosting free food, supplies event

Cortana Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with Jennings Kiwanis Club, will be serving free jambalaya and handing out household supplies at the Department of Motor Vehicles building on State Street in Jennings from noon until approximately 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Any area resident is eligible for the plates of food and household supplies.

Veterans at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home

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Veterans at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home received cards this week from St. Francis Catholic School thanking them for their service and sacrifice.

Here to Help

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A group of Mennonite volunteers, primarily from New York and Pennsylvania, have been in Jennings helping the hurricane relief effort.

Gerry Mitchell, volunteer Project Director for the Jennings site, said that he and other project leaders arrived on Oct. 22. Since then, other volunteers have been cycling in serving one week at a time, he said.

“Right now we have five men and four women,” he said. “We typically have both men and women on our projects.”

GREAT GAME DAY GRUB

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While you may not be able to enjoy game day with thousands of your closest friends at the stadium this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy tailgate-worthy grub at home with a smaller group of friends and loved ones.

Step up your home-gate with an appetizing pre-game lineup featuring customized hot dogs and bratwursts as the main course with other platefilling appetizers on the side to keep the noshing going right up to game time like bacon-wrapped potatoes, sweet cinnamon churros and a savory take on guacamole.

Build-Your-Own Brat Bar

A simple and tasty main course, hot dogs and bratwursts are mainstays on game day and can be easily topped and customized to match each guests’ taste buds, regardless of age. Consider setting out a variety of garnishes and topping options such as these:

■ Ketchup

■ Mustard

■ Relish

■ Onions

■ Chili

■ Nacho cheese

■ Shredded cheese

■ Jalapeno peppers

■ Diced tomatoes

■ Sauerkraut

■ Cole slaw

■ Pickle spears

■ Barbecue sauce

■ Sriracha

A Bacon-Wrapped Winner

Creating a mouthwatering game day spread is all about teamwork, and it’s hard to find a better set of teammates than crispy bacon and potatoes.

Take one to the house with these Pigskin Potatoes that cut down on prep time and cleanup as an easy-to-eat finger food that can be made in advance. Just prep the potatoes and wrap with bacon a day or two ahead of time then throw in the oven an hour or so before kickoff. Your base ingredient in these

Pigskin Potatoes

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Recipe courtesy of The Little Potato Company on behalf of Wisconsin Potatoes

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 44 minutes

Serves: 8

1 1/2 pounds Boomer Gold Little Potatoes

6 ounces plain cream cheese, at room temperature

1/3 cup orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded

3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper jalapenos, to taste (optional)

A Tasty Take on a Tailgate Favorite

Even at home, game day means good times with friends and family while enjoying moments together watching your favorite teams. A menu full of flavorful favorites takes the experience to another level, and tackling your spread by starting with a tasty dip is a sure way to fire up the crowd.

No tailgate or home-gate is complete without fresh guacamole made with the Avocados From Mexico brand. Because they’re always in season, you can enjoy guac during your favorite sporting events and beyond.

Bacon Chipotle Guacamole

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3 Avocados From Mexico, halved, pitted and peeled

3 tablespoons shallot, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

1 lime, juice only

8 ounces applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup tomatoes, small diced

2 canned chipotle chiles, finely chopped ground cumin. to taste salt, to taste pepper, to taste