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Loss of trees is a common catastrophe during hurricanes, tornadoes and other weather events. Water-saturated soils also can contribute to trees uprooting during heavy winds. In addition, ice storms, although rare, can cause structural damage.

During the September meeting of Knights of Columbus Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Toni Benoit (right) presented the Council’s August 2021 Knight of the Month award to Frank Angelle (left).

During the September meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, Grand Knight Toni Benoit (left) recognized Charles Savoy (right) for winning the Senior Singles Division at the Knights of Columbus State Horseshoe tournament conducted at Plaquemine Sept. 11. Savoy has represented his Council in an outstanding manner during many KC Horseshoe throwing competitions conducted at the area and state levels in the past. He has won the KC Area J horseshoe tournament several times and in both 2014 and 2016 he was the State Champion at the KC State tournament. In 2015, he was the Senior Olympics National Horseshoe Champion for his age group.

During the September meeting of Knights of Columbus (KC) Council 2012 from Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Parish in Jennings, the family of Joel and Donna Richert was recognized as the Council’s Family of the Month for August 2021. The Richerts are, without a doubt, two of the most active supporters and workers within OLHC Catholic Parish. Joel is the Council’s Advocate. He has played an integral part in the success of the KC barbecue fundraisers over the last 21 years. He has also helped the KC’s many times to collect money during the annual Tootsie Roll drives to raise funds, which support projects that benefit God’s Special Angels. He plays a major role in selecting the annual Catholic Youth Leadership Award winners from the Council. He has also enthusiastically supported the annual KC Council Swim Party. Every year he officiates at the annual Youth Soccer Challenge and the Basketball Free-Throw Contest and these are events enjoyed by all participants. In addition, he has helped to prepare and serve meals at Council meetings. Joel has also worked on the Shannon Savoy Memorial Golf Tournament Fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Our Lady Immaculate (OLI) Catholic Elementary School.

Natalie Wood was hitting her stride as a top actress 60 years ago at barely 23 years of age. By then, she had made a successful transition from child star (appearing in such films as Miracle on 34th Street) to young adult actress, receiving a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in Rebel Without a Cause (1955). She next appeared in John Ford’s The Searchers (1956), considered one of the most influential films ever made. She costarred with husband Robert Wagner in All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) and then in 1961 turned to more adult fare, starring in Elia Kazan’s Splendor in the Grass opposite Warren Beatty in his screen debut. Her portrayal of a tortured young woman would earn her a first leading actress Academy Award nomination. That year she also starred as Maria in West Side Story, the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Even though her singing was voiced by Marni Nixon, West Side Story is considered one of Wood’s best films. Soon after, she starred in Gypsy (1962), playing burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee. She was nominated for a Best Actress Golden Globe for the role but lost out to Rosalind Russell, who costarred in the movie as Gypsy’s stage mother Rose. In 1964 Wood would pick up her second Best Actress Academy Award nomination for Love With a Proper Stranger. Known for her piercing dark eyes and sharp intelligence, 60 years ago Natalie Wood found Hollywood’s doors opened wide for her. Maybe it’s good she got such a gloried start early, as Wood would meet an untimely end at age 43 in a 1981 drowning incident.

Elton High School announced their 2021 Homecoming Court.

On September 21, the Jennings Rotary Club’s Guest Speaker was Megan Miller. She gave a review on the play “Clue” which is scheduled for Oct. 2,3, 9 and 10 at the Strand Theatre. Megan also plays one of the characters in the murder mystery stage production based on boards game and Paramount Motion Movie. Tickets are on sale now at the Strand Theatre Monday-Friday from 5-7pm, or call 821-5509. Submitted photo

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