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Alpha Kappa holds meeting, bestows grant

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The Alpha Kappa Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently met at the Raymond United Methodist Church in Hathaway on October 27. President Lucinda Stark conducted the meeting. Barbara Litteral provided the devotional. Cynthia Ardoin led the Pledge of Allegiance and Jackie Brown led the DKG Collect.

Johnson Named Volunteer of the Year

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Rotary speaker Vicky Rushing, director of God’s Pantry, presented the Volunteer of the Year award to Dason Johnson at the Nov. 3 Jennings Rotary meeting. Pictured (left to right) are Vicky Rushing, Dason Johnson, Rotary President (and Dason’s greatgrandmother) Emma Cantrelle, Kelli Cantrelle and Penny Cantrelle.

Virtual volunteering opportunities

Volunteerism is the life blood of charitable organizations. Many cannot function effectively without volunteers campaigning for their efforts, handling day-to-day activities and serving in many other essential capacities.

During the pandemic, nonprofit organizations have been affected by social distancing recommendations. It’s challenging to lend a helping hand when those hands may inadvertently be passing on a potentially dangerous illness.

KCs conduct annual barbecue fundraiser, donate to youth group

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On Sunday, Oct. 25, Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish finally got to conduct their annual barbecue fundraiser.

The Council initially planned to have the fundraiser on April 26, however, the COVID-19 pandemic created many supply problems for everyone, and the council was not able to get the required supplies needed to have the event on April 26. So, the event was postponed.

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Chalk the Walk

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Alayna Vincent (left), 11, and Audrey Vincent, 6, decorate near the McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh during the branch’s Chalk the Walk event.

Comforting Dairy Dishes that Deliver Taste and Nutrition

Cooler weather calls for comfort foods, and it’s hard to top soups, risottos and strata for heartwarming dishes to share with the family on chilly days.

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A CHILLY DAY DISH with a kick

(Culinary.net) Picture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The bowl is heavy, full of hearty vegetables and spicy peppers that in just a few short moments will overwhelm your palate.