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FEEDING THE NEED

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Feed the Need Missions assembled at the Marcus Cain Memorial Park Wednesday to not only provide a hot meal to people affected by Hurricane Laura, but also to lend a listening ear. President Jonah Breyer said they traveled from Bastrop, Texas, to share prayers, hope and support with this community. Daily News photos by Stacey Fontenot

Town council thanks volunteers for storm prep, recovery efforts

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LAKE ARTHUR - When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The small community here comes together in times of need. At a recent meeting, town officials expressed gratitude for all who played a role in securing the area before the storm and keeping a vigilant watch during the storm. They also thanked everyone who helped with clean up and recovery efforts after the threat had passed.

Sneezing after eating is common

Dear Doctor: Why do I sneeze after a meal? It doesn’t matter what kind of food it is, and it doesn’t have to be after a particularly big meal. Beverages don’t seem to be an issue. What’s going on?

Simple ways to encourage young artists

(metrocreativeconnection.com)No two students are the same. Some students may love to read and naturally gravitate toward English class, while others may be fascinated by the world around them and find nothing stokes their academic passions quite like the study of physics.

Cool Off with Creamy Lemon Goodness

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(Culinary.net) Celebrate warm weather outdoors with a refreshing treat like Cool Lemon Lush.

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

Spending moments together with loved ones carries obvious benefits like time to catch up and opportunities to bond, but sharing meals actually provides definitive value for families. With restricted social interactions and confinement at home due to COVID-19, many families are facing meal challenges that have shifted from juggling busy schedules to seeking new ways to mix up the traditional menu or using digital solutions to reconnect at a virtual table.

Hawaiian Chicken Pizza

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Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Nonstick cooking spray

1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

3/4 cup barbecue sauce

1 ready-made pizza crust or whole wheat pizza crust (10 ounces)

1 cup canned or jarred tomato sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits packed in 100% juice

German Fruit Tart

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon half-and-half or cream

1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced

cornstarch

sliced strawberries

sliced kiwi

sliced banana

blueberries

2 teaspoons turbinado or powdered sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F.