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Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Jennings recently announced that the family of James and Tammy Habetz has been named the Council’s Family of the Month for May 2021.

Children often dream of the day they can call themselves grownups, but few look forward to – let alone think about – the financial realities of independence. It’s never too early to start teaching your children how to save money and spend responsibly. “As parents, our job is to set our children up for success,” Bank of America’s Head of Deposit Products Erin McCullen said. “Giving our kids a strong foundation of financial skills like budgeting and saving is a key part in ensuring they thrive as adults and can concentrate on the things they love.”

During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A.J. Jones (left), and National Security Commission Chairman Johnny Square (second from right) presented the 2019-2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year Award to Coty Courville (second from left) from the Jennings Fire Department. Courville was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District. The Department of Louisiana did not have a State Convention last year because of the COVID pandemic, so this award from last year was presented at this year’s state convention.

During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20 Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A. J. Jones (left), and Media and Communication Commission Chairman Lynette Blanchard (second from right) presented several Department Media and Communications Awards to James O. Hall Post 19 from Jennings. Accepting the awards for Post 19 was Glenn McFarlain (second from left). Post 19 won the Department’s Outstanding Post Scrapbook Award for 2019-2020 and for 2020-2021. The Post also won the 2019-2020 Multi/Media Award (Division 3) for furthering the mission, message and programs of the American Legion through national publication venues. In addition, Glenn McFarlain was presented the Department’s Post Publicity Chairman Award for 2019-2020 and for 2020- 2021. In accepting all the awards, McFarlain expressed appreciation for the efforts of the editor and staff of Jennings Daily News for their support in helping to tell the story of the American Legion and all veterans. McFarlain also acknowledged the assistance of the Post 19 Publicity Committee, composed of Mike Sanchez, Sam Doucet and Mindy Hetzel of the Jennings American Legion Hospital, for their help in publicizing the contributions of veterans and the military. The Department of Louisiana did not have a State Convention last year because of the COVID pandemic, so recognition for last year’s awards was made at this year’s state convention.

During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Officer Eduardo Mendoza (left) of the Jennings Police Department was recognized at the 2020- 2021 Department of Louisiana (State-level) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Mendoza was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District. Shown presenting the award is the Department of Louisiana 7th District Commander Glenn McFarlain.

During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department Vice Commander A. J. Jones (left), and National Security Commission Chairman Johnny Square (second from right) presented the 2020-2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year Award to Ashley Navarre (second from left) from the Jennings Fire Department. Navarre was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District.

During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana (State-level) Convention held in Alexandria from June 17-20, Sergeant Blake Bergeaux (left) of the Jennings Police Department was recognized at the 2019-2020 Department of Louisiana (State-level) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Bergeaux was nominated for the Award by Post 19 from Jennings and by the Department of Louisiana 7th District. Shown presenting the award is the Department of Louisiana 7th District Commander Glenn McFarlain (right). The Department of Louisiana did not have a State Convention last year because of the COVID pandemic, so recognition for this award was made at this year’s state convention.