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How parents can discuss social media with young children

Parents of young children tend to have a lot on their minds. While social media may not be moms’ and dads’ foremost concern, it’s a topic that today’s parents must

Quick and easty dinner on a bun

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Busy families often find it hard to serve fresh and quickly prepared meals. But before pulling up to the nearest drive-through window, family chefs should know that many homecooked meals

Savoys named KC March Family of the Month

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

The members of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings recently recognized the family of Charles and Dee Dee Savoy as the Council’s Family of the Month for March 2019.

Charles served as Grand Knight of KC Council 2012 from July of 2012 to June of 2015, for a total of three distinguished years. He has represented the Council in an outstanding manner during Horseshoe throwing competitions conducted at the Area and State level.

Top ticket salesmen recognized

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The top ticket salesman from the Knights of Columbus Council 2012’s barbecue fundraiser were recognized recently. They are (standing from left to right) Andrew Cormier (50) with his wife Carolyn, David Marcantel (43) with his wife Simone, and Bill Caraway (54) with his wife Betty. Other top salesmen recognized, but not able to attend the meeting, were Dale Hotard (42) and his wife Sandra; and, Charles Savoy (144) and his wife Dee Dee.

Area youth place in shooting competition

Approximately 16 youth participated in the Southern Regional Shooting Sports Competition April 15-20 in Shreveport. The team consisted of Hunter Hixon, Blaise Broussard, Kain Fulton, Oran Ardoin and Cohen Cormier. The youth attended workshops all throughout the year to prepare for the competition. They participated in archery and shotgun disciplines. The Junior Modified Trap Team took fifth place in the competition. Jack Roberie won fifth place in the Advanced Shotgun Junior category. Sam Daigle was third place for the Advanced Shotgun Senior category.

Landry named KC March Knight of the Month

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The members of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings recently recognized Darrell Landry (on left) as the Council’s Knight of the Month for March 2019. Making the award presentation is Past Grand Knight Glenn McFarlain (on right).

Darrell has been a Knight since January of 1987, and he is a 3rd Degree Knight who has achieved Honorary Member status in the Order. He is a Past Grand Knight and a Past Knight of the Year for the Council.

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HHS graduate named program semi-finalist

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Zackery Langley, a graduating senior at Hathaway High School, has been named a Career And Technical Education semifinalist as part of the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The Career and Technical Eudcation candidates were nominated by their Chief State School Officers based on their accomplishments in career and technical education fields.

There are 620 semi-finalists in the U.S. and Langley is one of nine in the state of Louisiana. Finalists will be announced in May.

Secretary’s Day Winners!

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$25.00 gift certificate donated by: Green’s Cafe. Terra Hayes (R), Lolift Pumps Jill VanNess (L)

Oil change donated by: Bubba Oustalet Ford Bertie Pinch of Miguez Funeral Home shown with Cody Guidry

Spa pedicure donated by: Salon Couture.... Leigh Ann Hebert of Fuselier Canal shown with Peter Fuselier 

Plant donated by: Betty’s Flowers Stephanie Woods of Town of Elton shown with Tony Laughlin

Gift basket donated by: LaPetite won by Eva Kibodeaux of Town of Welsh with Mayor Carolyn Louviere

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