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Bears do it

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Without much effort, I think I could become a hermit.

It’s January...and there are days when I would like to vanish from the landscape, lay on the couch until dark envelopes the house, and gain 45 pounds eating chocolate.

Just thinking about it makes me smile.

I know the sun’s going to come out again, Annie, but when I wake up to rain on Monday, I’m aware that the odds are stacked against me immediately.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated by lifestyle changes

Ask the Doctors

Dear Doctor: After knitting, I sometimes get tingles in my right hand, and my doctor thinks it might be the start of carpal tunnel syndrome. What can I do to prevent it?

Address insects before entertaining season

Use various natural remedies to keep insects from invading entertaining spaces.

Barbecues in the backyard or cocktails on the patio provide some fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors from the comforts of home. While friends and family flock to such entertaining opportunities, some unwanted guests may want to crash the festivities.

American Legion Post 19 recognizes award recipients

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During the January meeting of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion from Jennings awards were presented to the city of Jennings Citizen of the Year, Firefighter of the Year and Police Officer of the Year. Making the presentations were Jennings Fire Chief Bobby Vasseur, Jennings Police Chief Danny Semmes and Post Commander Horace Naquin. Don Hall, Post Commander of Frank Thibodeaux Post 520 of the American Legion from Jennings, also participated in the ceremonies.

The final rose

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Down the Rabbit hole

Ilove to hatewatch “The Bachelor.” I know, I know. It’s all nonsense and staged and mostly a sham. I don’t care. My eyes cannot look away from the weekly train wreck that is this “reality” show.

One can learn some valuable lessons from the contestants. Always practice your ugly cry before attempting to date – and ultimately be dumped – on national television. Love can only bloom when a date ends in fireworks or a private concert. Dressing as a dolphin on night one will only get you through episode two. Clearly valuable and crucial life advice.

Area schools announce honor students

Welsh High School

Welsh High School recently announced Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the second nine weeks. The following students are included in that list:

Principal’s List

Ninth grade – Jordan Batiste, Taylor Burrell, Gabriel Gillett, Carson Hall, Chaz Hogan, Ethan Pope, Jack Roberie and Caleb Roy

Lewis speaks to Welsh Rotary Club

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The Rotary Club of Welsh held its first meeting of the New Year on Jan. 9. The guest speaker was Arthur Lewis (right), funeral director for Semien-Lewis Mortuary in Jennings.

Lewis briefed the members on benefits of pre-planning for funerals to ease the burdens on the family, avoiding confusion and disagreements and ensuring that the family know what a person’s wishes are for the funeral.

Fifth graders (at left) Bevante Castille, Nicholas Gillett and Colton Hayes led the club in the pledge.