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Do unto others

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Some days, when I’m not sure how everything has gone so terribly wrong in this country, I find myself focusing on the image of the ruler that the Coca-Cola Company gave me when I entered first grade in my small town of southern Alabama.

I liked that school. It had wide hallways and bright classrooms. I loved the sprawling oaks on the playground and the coldest water this side of Alaska that came from the water fountains.

I loved reading about Dick running.

I enjoyed looking for Jane to see Dick running.

How much exercise do you need?

Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps people maintain healthy weights, improves mood, reduces the risk for various health ailments, and much more. But how much exercise is necessary for optimal health? Research indicates that the answer to that question depends on the person and his or individual health goals.

Add a pop of color to your fall garden

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Winter weather comes on the heels of a vibrant, colorful autumn season. Shortly after fall foliage falls to the ground, nature tends to greet us with a considerably less colorful palette. What’s more, much of the wildlife and plants that make spring, summer and fall so awe-inspiring tend to hibernate in winter, making it more difficult to find bright spots on drab days.

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Water safety is crucial for kids’ summer education

Ask the Doctors

Dear Doctor: Our summer is filling up with pool and beach activities, and though it’s great that our kids will get exercise and have fun, I’m also worried. The older boys are decent swimmers, but the youngest, who just turned 4, is still learning. How do we keep them all safe?

Make your movie night POP

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(Family Features) Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating and dim the lights. Whether it’s a kids’ birthday party, an adult gathering or nearly anything in-between, hosting a movie night in the comfort of your own home - or on a projector in the yard - can be the perfect escape. Of course, tasty snacks only add to the fun. Light and airy popcorn is a movie watching staple, and one you can feel good about eating.

Garden Club Selects August Business, Residential Gardens of the Month

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The Jennings Garden Club recently selected the Gardens of the Month for August

Rotary District Governor Visits Welsh Club

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The Governor of Rotary District 6200 made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Welsh. DG Harold Domingue is pictured with Club President Pat Deshotel (center) and Assistant District Governor Nick Simoneaux (right).

How mulched leaves help your lawn

Various chores are synonymous with certain times of year. For example, cleaning a pool is a summertime task. In addition, rare is the instance that Mother Nature forces anyone to break out the snow shovels outside of winter. Raking leaves has long been a task for fall afternoons, but homeowners may be surprised to learn that they might be better off putting their rakes in permanent mothballs.

Cryer, Green announce plans to wed

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Jessica Lynne Cryer of Jennings and Carl Green, Jr., of Jennings announce their plans to wed at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Jennings United Methodist Church in Jennings.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary (Darlene) Cryer of Lafayette and Jeannie (Johnnie) Frederick of Lake Arthur. She is the granddaughter of the late Johnny and Harriet Adams of Jennings and the late Preston and Marjorie Cryer of Lake Charles.