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Put Your Resolutions in Easy Reach

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Setting New Year’s resolutions is one thing but keeping them is another. Look for ways to make it easy to stick with your plan this year so you can celebrate victories when you reach your goals.

The first step in achieving your resolutions is setting yourself up for success. Arm yourself with the resources you need to eliminate obstacles. That might mean finding the right gear, like exercise equipment or cooking supplies, or using tech tools to learn about the benefits of certain foods for better health.

Rescuers should use compression-only CPR during pandemic

Dear Doctor: A few years ago, you had a column about why it’s important to know CPR. My boyfriend took the Red Cross class, and he actually ended up helping someone once. But what about now, during the pandemic? Is it safe to give or get CPR?

Dear Reader: Considering that a main avenue of transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is believed to be respiratory droplets from an infected person, your question about CPR is a timely one.

Risky behaviors that can lead to chronic disease

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Cozy up to a slow-cooked meal

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Slow-cooked short ribs and mashed potatoes make for a tasty meal. PC201611

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McNallys celebrate 50 years of marriage

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Ed and Flo McNally of Jennings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their home Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, with their immediate family.

Benoit honored as Post 19 Citizen of the Year

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Post Commander Horace Naquin (right) of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion, Department of Louisiana, recently recognized Carl Benoit (left) as the Post’s choice for Citizen of the Year for Jennings.

Navarre recognized as Firefighter of the Year

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Post Commander Horace Naquin (left) of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion from Jennings and Chief Bobby Vasseur (right) of the Jennings Fire Department (JFD) recently recognized Ashley Navarre (center) as JFD’s 2020 Firefighter of the Year. Ashley has been affiliated with the JFD for over 28 years. He started his career with the JFD at the age of 14 as a junior firefighter. He worked his way through until he became a full-time firefighter at the age of 22. He has been the JFD Firefighter of the Year seven times and was a past Medic of the Year. He has been schooled in all aspects of fire science, and he is also a trained Emergency Medical Technician and a certified First Responder for Medical Treatment. He is a member of the Jennings Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board and is currently assigned as JFD’s Chief Training Officer.

State Farm Holds Ribbon Cutting

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On Jan. 8, a ribbon cutting took place for Ladd Hidalgo State Farm on Shankland Avenue in Jennings.

Who and what motivates you?

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Have you ever met the guy or gal that you just couldn’t beat? You know…the kind of person that always has to come out on top? If you’ve had it bad, they’ve had it worse. If you had it good, they had it better. If you got a good deal, they’ll tell you how you got snookered and begin to tell you the unbelievable deal they got on the very same item (“Man, you should have called me!”). If you caught a big fish, you should’ve seen theirs. If you’re knowledgeable in certain areas, they’re geniuses in all the others. If you ask for the time, they’ll tell you how to build a watch. It’s the kind of person who will not let you get a word in edgewise. They know the answers before the question is off your tongue.