Community

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.

Conners Honored

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Recently Kylie and Josie Conner were presented with state commendations at a family event hosted by Kyle and Andree Conner.

Community Foundation receives relief funds

Community Foundation receives relief funds from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Frequent flyers

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After five days of salads, tofu and vegetarian lasagna atop polenta, I cut a swath through the airport in Charlotte, N.C., to Big Bad Dan’s Burger Shack where I smiled at a hamburger and French fries before cannibalizing both.

OLHC parish receives relief from Scott KCs

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On Sept. 5, members of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 7568 in Scott delivered a truckload of supplies to Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish for distribution to families in Jeff Davis Parish and the Diocese of Lake Charles.

Family Foods to Fuel Education

Full days of learning and educational growth, whether taking place in the classroom or at home, require fi lling breakfasts, snacks and family dinners. Help fuel your loved ones and students with tasty recipes that cover everything from morning meals to nighttime treats.

Start the day strong with Pastry Brunch Cups perfect for separating into appropriate servings. Serve up a comforting meal in the evening like Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken then cap off the night with Homemade Oatmeal Creme Cookies that can also be enjoyed as a daytime snack.

Bite-Sized Breakfast

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Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts arc ideal for breakfast before a day of schooling, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for a quick morning snack. Try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for a simple way to meal prep heading into a new week.

Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net.

Pastry Brunch Cups

2 tablespoons bntter

2 tablespoons Hour

1 1/2 cups milk

l cup shredded Swiss cheese

Why won’t my figs ripen?

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Fig season is well underway, and many fig varieties are wrapping up their production while others are still producing and ripening. Fig season can begin in Louisiana as early as mid-June and end as late as early October, depending on the varieties. Your trees may still have green figs that just won’t seem to ripen, and that can be for many reasons.

Relaxed weekend mornings are made for

Many people look forward to the weekend, when they can sleep in a little later and not be pressured by the time constraints of a typical weekday. Weekends also may be a time when people can slow down and enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast.

What now?

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Nine months ago, Naomi Guidry and husband Kevin purchased a home in Westlake. Because of Hurricane Laura, however, they and their two children do not know when they will be able to return home.