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1/2 pound pork tenderloin

During the July meeting of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion and Unit 19 of the American Legion Auxiliary, both from Jennings, American Legion Department of Louisiana 7th District Commander Glenn McFarlain (left) installed Post 19’s officers who will serve for 2021-2022. They are (from left to right) Darrell Landry (Adjutant), Tyler Schexnayder (Color Bearer), Jimmy Richert (Finance Officer), Mike Sanchez (Commander), Grace Dalton (Chaplain), Horace Naquin (Sergeantat-Arms) and Charles Burrell (Vice Commander). Not able to attend the meeting was Color Bearer Bill Caraway.

I approached the back door, and there they were: beautiful works of art, basking in the sun.

Science influences many aspects of daily life in countless ways. It also helps shape the development of life skills from an early age. As children learn to communicate, think critically, make predictions and form opinions based on their observations, they are developing science skills that will last a lifetime.

On Wednesday, July 7, the Pass It On Junior High Workshops at First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in Welsh ended with everyone having enjoyed all the fellowship and learning taking place. Community volunteers came together for three days to demonstrate their appreciation for this particular age-group of junior high students. Pastor Chan Willis spoke about the importance of passing on time, talents and love for Christ. He thanked everyone for participating, including both volunteers and young people.

During the July meeting of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion and Unit 19 of the American Legion Auxiliary, both from Jennings, American Legion Auxiliary State President Jackie Monroe (right) installed Unit 19’s officers who will serve for 2021-22. Monroe is shown presenting the gavel of leadership to Unit 19 President Ella Dartez-Williams (left).

The Jennings Rotary Club donated $250 to the Jeff Davis Parish Library for the 2021 Summer Reading Program. Pictured are (from left) Rotary President Rick Parker, Library Director Clare Coleman and Rotary Club Secretary Cynthia Hoffpauir.