“Amicus certus in re incerta cernitur” – Ennius

Above is the actual Latin quotation of the 3rd century Greek philosopher that when translated means “a sure friend is known when in difficulty.” Another modern day saying that relates to the qoute is “a friend in need is a friend indeed” meaning “a person who helps at a difficult time is a truly reliable person.”

It is never to early to learn this and thanks to leadership of Cub Scout Pack 523 Director, Brian Hurt, the youth of Jackson Parish and the surrounding area are taught at a young age how to be reliable and be a friend in times of need.

Pack 523 is putting the profound philosophy into action this coming Saturday, December 2nd.  From 11:00 am – 2:00 pm they will be conducting a fund raiser at the old Fred’s Department Store parking lot, located at the corner of Hwy 167 & Hwy 4. All proceeds will go to local resident Jeff Cannady and family. 

Mr. Cannady had an unexpected medical issue which forced three weeks of hospitalization and current therapy he is undergoing. The result was him having to be out of work, minus several paychecks and incurring unexpected and large medical bills, causing financial difficulty for Jeff, his wife Candace and their three children. 

In an effort to be of assistance, Cub Scout Pack 523 will be selling lunch plates consisting of a pulled pork sandwich or chicken leg quarter, with 2 sides, a drink and a desert. Deliveries are possible and pre-orders are okay too, but will not be ready for pick up until 11:00 am. 

Christmas is the time for giving and what better gift can be made than one that helps shows you are true friend in time of need.