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When the summers stayed cool I can remember the long, hot days growing up in St. Tammany. The portable classroom at my elementary school was the favorite place for horseflies to congregate. The windows would be open mid-day to let some air in — then the buzzing would begin as they slowly began to circle over our heads. The most fun was in the summer, when we’d pile into my grandmother’s car - windows rolled down - to ride up to an abandoned gravel pit for a swim. Then we’d pile back in, sand and sweat sticking to the vinyl seats. We’d hope for another treat, and wait for the sound of the tires crunching over the oyster shells spread in front of the local snowball stand. There was no reason to stay inside as a kid. It was hot and stuffy and the sound of electric fans filled the air. It was better to run outside and find friends to play with. We didn’t need a cell phone to tell us when to get home. The rule was “before dark,” which usually meant slipping in the screened door before the last ray of light set in the evening sky. There are so many memories of life before air conditioning. And if you have memories of your own, there is a unique opportunity to relive them thanks to a Rebirth Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. LEH has awarded St. Tammany Parish Library a grant to present “Suddenly Less Summer: The Effects of Air Conditioning on Louisiana.” There will be lectures, readings, a film viewing and literature discussions. The Covington Heritage Foundation will host the first lecture by scholar Ray Arsenault titled “The End of the Long Hot Summer: The Air Conditioner and Southern Culture” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Center of Performing Arts, 201 N. Columbia St., Covington. The Madisonville Library will host a series of four programs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at library located at 1123 Main St. Arsenault will present his lecture on March 5; scholar Susan Blalock will introduce the film “A Streetcar Named Desire,” on March 12; Blalock will lead a literature discussion March 19 of “Chita,” a book excerpt by Louisiana author Lafcadio Hearn; “The Sound of Planes,” a short story from “Swamp Songs” by Louisiana author Sheryl St. Germain; Arsenault’s writing; and “Everyday Use,” a short story from “In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women” by Alice Walker. Finally on March 26, participants can tell their own stories about life without air conditioning. Some discussion segments will be recorded, with participant’s permission, for use in a “Louisiana Cultural Vistas” article authored by Blalock. All events are free. Reservations for the four-week series can be made at (985) 893-6280 ext. 120. Sharon Edwards is community news editor of The New Orleans Advocate.
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Photographer David Armentor removes a plate while photographing Nila Sanchez, left, and her son Carlos Sanchez during the opening Saturday of ‘The Antiquarian Image: An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes’ at the St. Tammany Art House in Covington. Armentor took tintype portraits of guests using a view camera and developed the images on site.
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town of Uneedus, in Hoe in hand, MurTangipahoa Parish, ray James is landon Feb. 4, 1938 in a scaping in the garfamily with 12 childen of one of his dren. He had three clients, Covington brothers and eight resident Patricia sisters and said in Clanton. Clanton is a the book, “I was just good friend of James about in the middle and assisted him in IN writing his memoir, PROFILE of the pack.” His family lived “A Poor Man Can DEBORAH on a farm, but it was Survive.” BURST someone else’s land, The book brings and his father had to the reader back to a time when families strug- give half of the money from gled, but always found a the cotton crop to the landway to survive. Many times owner. James remembers Advocate photo by DEBORAH BURST living off the land with mul- they had very little to spare Murray James Jr. has recently published his memoir, tiple jobs. James was born in the äSee MEMOIR, page 3G ‘A Poor Man Can Survive.’
his Tintype Workshop scheduled for March 28, and three photo classes in
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mals during the event,” said Dr. Michelle Newfield, interim director of the St. Tammany Humane Society. “We will all be charging the same low adoption fee of $40, and there will be a streamlined adoption
In the accounts of those who knew him, Lester Latino was one heck of a football player. He lettered as a linebacker at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches from 1966-69 and led the team in tackles in both his junior and senior seasons. His memory lives on locally at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School where for the past 20 years, the Lester Latino Award has been given to the REC & player who best exemplifies LEISURE hard work, hustle, unselfish ANDREW play, leadership and excepCANULETTE tional performance on and off the football field. Will Arata is this year’s winner of the award, selected by the coaching staff. Arata, a senior, played defensive end, tight end and punter for the Jaguars. He had 32 tackles and 16 assists on defense, and a team-leadArata ing six sacks in 2014. He averaged 27.7 yards on 43 punts and was a member of the all-state team in his senior campaign. Arata lettered for four years in football, as well as soccer. He was a member of the
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Woofstock is first mega-adoption event tance League with Slidell Animal Control, Hokie’s Hounds, Humane Society of Louisiana-Magnolia Chapter, Jefferson SPCA and St. Bernard Animal Services. “We have set a combined goal to find permanent homes for at least 100 ani-
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Murray James Jr. shares anthem to life in memoir
will feature more than 200 dogs and cats from the St. Woofstock 2015 will Tammany Humane Socibring a low-cost veterinary ety and other area rescue clinic and a mega-adoption groups and shelters, inevent from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. cluding St. Tammany DeSunday at the Castine Cen- partment of Animal Serter at Pelican Park, 63350 vices, St. Francis Animal Pelican Drive Mandeville. Sanctuary, Big Sky Ranch/ The pet adoption event CATNIP, Animal Assis-
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Member of the Year Mark Benfatti, Maryellen Kanode, John Reynolds and Councilman Rick Danielson.
Cliff Bergeron received the Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney, of Painting With a Twist, re- Community Leadership Award ceive the Chamber’s ‘Tammany Award’ from Lacey Toledano. at the annual luncheon.
St. Tammany West Chamber installation honors leaders Business and community leaders were honored at the recent St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce’s Installation luncheon. Hosted at the beautiful Tchefuncte Country Club in Covington, more than 200 guests gathered to recognize local community leaders in business. Cliff Bergeron of the Covington Business Association received the Community Leadership Award, sponsored by Resource Bank. Mark Benfatti of N’tini’s was the recipient of the Member of the Year Award and Cathy Deano and TAMMANY Renee Maloney of Painting with a SCENE Twist were recipients of the TamMISSIE many Award sponsored by NetNOEL chex. Honored as Board Member of the Year was Merrill Lynch employee and Mandeville City Councilman Rick Danielson. This year’s
John Donahue, Lacey Toledano and incoming Chairman of the Board Larry Manshel
Ambassador of the Year was John Reynolds of Heartland Payment Systems. The Committee of the Year Award went to the Northshore Rising Professionals Committee, chaired by Maryellen Kanode. Larry Manshel was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Board for the Chamber at the luncheon, and joining him on the board are: Bret Kolman, Rick Dennie, Jennifer Messina, Danielson, Paul Myers, Christina Chifici, Benfatti, Scott Delacroix, Patti Ellish, Doug Ferrar, W.L. “Trey” Folse III, Andrew Gibson, Patrick Gros, Melissa Penzato, Barry Salsbury, Cynthia Thompson, Townsend Underhill IV and Phoebe Whealdon. Guests at the event were welcomed by outgoing chairman John Donahue and the invocation was led by the Rev. Lamar Oliver of North Cross United Methodist Church. District Attorney Warren Montgomery served as the emcee for the event.
Melanie Donahue, Melissa Penzato and Kelly Rabalais at the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce installation luncheon
Opera on Tap a sell-out In 2007, The New Orleans Opera Association partnered with the New York association, making New Orleans the first official “Opera on Tap” franchise. Now in its eighth season, Opera on Tap – New Orleans has attracted people from around the world by presenting the finest young local and regional singers in casual, 90-minute concerts of opera, Broadway and more. The Abita Brew Pub in lovely Abita Springs hosted “Opera on Tap” on the north shore this month. This free event sold-out the restaurant and bar. Carol Rausch served as the accompanist for the event, which featured several local singers providing entertainment. The warm and cozy pub was the perfect Barbara Jackson, of Abita Springs, and Margie Vicknair-Pray, venue to feature everything from Italian “drinking songs” to selections from “The of Lacombe, enjoy Opera on Tap. Pirates of Penzance” as well as “The King and I.” Cara Williams, Brindley McWhorter, Jesse Nolan and John Giraud kept the crowd riveted with their professional, yet welcoming performances. Beer and bard battled to keep the audiences’ attention throughout the night. Following a rowdy version of the wellknown toasting song, “Viva,” the audience divided into sections to sing along with the talented ‘cast’. The next “Opera on Tap” on the north shore is scheduled for March 18 at the Abita Brew Pub. Reservations are recommended by calling the pub at (985) 892-5837.
Clariza and David Kern, of Mandeville
Joe and Peggy Zimmerman, of Mandeville
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track team. He has a 3.0 grade point average, is an honors student, and scored a 28 on the ACT. Arata was called “a leader” by coaches and school officials — a key component to earning the Lester Latino Award. PJP II football coach Daryl Thomas said Arata proved his leadership skills to him while training for the 2014 season. “There was a lot of running one day, and I mean a lot,” Thomas said. “There was one freshman that was really lagging behind. (Will) went out and it was dead silent. He met the other player and got him through the run. You don’t coach that. That’s just a person doing what he does.” Thomas also said Arata was the “vocal leader that every team needs.” “There were a lot of guys that were leaders, but he was able to rile up the team,” Thomas said. “He
played it that way on the field and it showed.” Arata said it’s in his nature to reach out to fellow players. “I liked to talk to the underclassmen,” he said. “I wish I had someone who had shared some things with me on the field when I was a freshman. It was about how to have a good work ethic, to work out in the gym, to study. I liked to pump them up, to let them know that I cared as much as they cared.” Arata said winning the Lester Latino Award is special. “It’s definitely a great feeling to be chosen. I thought we had a lot of great players that could have been chosen.” Arata, 17, plans to attend LSU and major in physical therapy. He is the son of Bill and Ann Arata. Andrew Canulette covers recreation and leisure activities for the St. Tammany Advocate. To reach him, email acanulette@charter. net.
Opera on Tap performers Carol Rausch and John Giraud
Missie Arata Noel is the society and features writer for the St. Tammany Advocate. She can be contacted by email at jrnoel@bellsouth.net.
Breanna Ingalls, Wilson and Diana Ingalls enjoy Woofstock 2014.
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process during the event.” Admission to the festival is free, with activities including canine contests, humane education, children’s entertainment, basket raffles, a Woofstock vendor marketplace, food, drinks and music. This year’s canine contests include Best Hippie Costume, Best Celebrity Look-alike, Fastest Tail Wag, Cutest Dog, and Best Canine Trick. The winners of each individual contest will then compete for the coveted title of “Best in Show.” This is the 26th year of the popular event, sponsored by the STHS, which includes low-cost options for routine pet care. “For the past 26 years, we have
held a spring low-cost vaccine clinic, allowing dogs to receive vaccinations, heartworm tests and microchips, while their owners purchase preventatives and take advantage of other services at deeply discounted rates,” Newfield said. Clinic hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Canine annual packages, for $65, include rabies, distemper-hepatitis-parvoparainfluenza combination and bordetella vaccines along with a heartworm test. Microchips will be offered for $12 each. Limited supplies of heartworm and flea prevention treatments that have been donated by the manufacturers will be available for purchase for animals that participate in the Woofstock vaccine clinic. For information, visit www.sthumane.org.
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“THE ANTIQUARIAN IMAGE” AT STAA: through April 4, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St. “The Antiquarian Image, An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes” is an international exhibition of works by 10 photographers. Although digital imagery is now the standard in the 21st century, the photographic image has its roots in the early 19th century and reaches as far back as the Renaissance era with the camera obscura. More advanced printing techniques and processes were developed-ambrotype, tintype, photogravure and albumen, and a few artists have remained dedicated to creating images using such techniques from the dawn of the photographic process. In coordination with the exhibition, STAA has scheduled hands-on workshops that include a Lumen Print Workshop, sponsored with Lost Hills Studio, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Cost, $95, includes supplies. Instructor, Natasha Sanchez. Tintype Print Workshop, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Cost $195, includes supplies. Instructor, David Armentor. Digital SLR Photography Workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Cost, $85, supplies included. Instructor, Zack Smith. For details, visit www.sttammanyart association.org. “IMAGES OF DESIRE”: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Friday, Atrium Gallery at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd. Paintings by photorealist Lory Lockwood. The brilliant colors and reflective nature of the paintings capture reflection within reflection. CALLIGRAPHY 101: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St. An intensive day of lettering for beginners with instructor Roxanne Beard. Cost $85. To register, call (985) 892-8650. “THE ODD COUPLE” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road. Auditions to fill the roles of six women and two men in their 30s and 40s for a female version of “The Odd Couple.” For information, visit www.playmakersinc.com.
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Miss Tee Augustine as Lita Encore in ‘Ruthless’ the musical Feb. 27 to March 14 at the Cutting Edge Theater in Slidell. “RUTHLESS” AT CUTTING EDGE: Feb. 27 through March 14 at 767 Robert Blvd. Cutting Edge Theater celebrates a milestone Friday with the grand opening of its new performance space with tiered seating. “Ruthless,” a musical mystery with an evolving show business tale of talented tykes, narcissistic parents and ambition run riot, includes the reunion cast of Brian Fontenot as Sylvia St. Croix, Sara Pagones as Judy Denmark and Sally McKellip as Myrna Thorn, and new cast members Sophia Dick and Carly
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Continued from page 1G and when he was six years old, his father sent him out to the fields with a sack to pick cotton. Soon his father bought 40 acres of land for $375, but had to borrow the money from the bank. All the children worked to help pay off the loan. James worked at a nursery on weekends and holidays, picked beans on other farms and in the winter picked tung nuts. Although he never finished school, he found a way to survive, and his life changed forever when he met Barton Hebert Jr. on April 4, 1960. Hebert was struck with polio five years earlier and it left him paralyzed from his waist up. He lived with a portable respirator during the day and was placed in an iron lung tank at night. James was hired to take care of Hebert’s every need, feeding, showering, and driving Hebert to Southeastern University in Hammond. It was long hours, arriving at 5:30 a.m. and working till 5:30 or 6:30 in the evening. Hebert graduated in 1964 and began a 36-year career as a stockbroker with E. F. Hutton and Company. “We were just like brothers, and his mother, Mrs. Hebert, was just like my own mother,” said James in his book. “It was quite an experience sitting in the classroom with him in college,” James said.
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Photographer David Armentor squeezes the shutter release while making a tintype portrait during the opening Saturday of ‘The Antiquarian Image, An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes’ at the St. Tammany Art House in Covington. The exhibit, which runs through April 4, features the work of 10 photographers using early photographic processes.
‘Don’t Break the Exacto Knife,’ a series of tintype portraits by photographer David Armentor, is on exhibit at the St. Tammany Art House in Covington. Buras as Tina Denmark, Miss “Tee” Augustine as Lita Encore, Angie Dick as Eve and Caleb Myers as Louis Lerman. For reservations, call (985) 649-3727 or visit www.cuttingedgetheater.com. “DOUBT, A PARABLE” AT SLT: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. through March 15, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. Gary Mendoza directs SLT’s production of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt, a Parable.” Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award. For tickets, call (985) 641-0324 or visit www.SlidellLittleTheatre.org. NORTHSHORE GUMBO COOK-OFF: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. $10 for all-you-can eat gumbo and entertainment as teams compete for prizes and benefit SLT’s Next Stage project, the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction and Homeless Outreach for Youth in St. Tammany. Young children eat free; ample parking on-site. Call (985) 960-1177 or email northshoregumbo@gmail.
“I love [meeting] there where we all grew up and it pleases me to meet under the beautiful spread of the oak tree that I planted for mama.” MURRAY JAMES JR., writer “You always learn something when you are in a classroom.” Throughout his book, James often repeats the title, which is his anthem, “A Poor Man Can Survive.” At 77 years old he continues to work hard at several jobs. After Hebert died, Murray began working as head of Security Personnel for the Greater Covington Center and began his own landscaping business. In addition, he works part time as a bartender for parties and is a landlord for several rental properties. James is pleased with his book and enjoys sharing the stories of his childhood and introducing his family members. One story is particularly poignant and shows his immense love for his mother, who he called “mama.” He learned how to cook watching his mother in the kitchen and often would pick fresh berries and figs for preserving. One day, his mother mentioned she would like to have a shade tree. Only 10 or 12 years old, he began combing the woods looking for a tree. He spotted a small
com. BEETHOVEN EMPEROR CONCERTO: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second St. The Beethoven and Blue Jeans Series continues with the LPO conducted by Chelsea Tipton, with Kumi Matsuo, piano. The program includes Rossini: Overture to La gazza ladra; Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring; Ravel: Mother Goose Suite; and Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5. “THE FULL MONTY” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Sunday, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. Director Scott Sauber brings a story of finding the confidence to do what you never thought you could with the production of ‘The Full Monty.” Auditions are for an ensemble of 12 men (six will bare it all) and 10 women. The show includes one classic Chippendale-type dancer, but the other parts do not require dance experience. Sauber is a former cast member and promises respectful lighting. Preparation of 32 bars of an upbeat theater tune is ideal; an accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals commence March 22, Sundays through Thursdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m. with performances May 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17. For audi-
tree about 3 feet tall and dug it up and planted it near the house. “I didn’t know I had chosen a live oak tree and today it is about three feet wide with a spread of about 100 feet,” he said in his book. It’s also the location of their family reunion every year around his mother’s birthday in June. “I love [meeting] there where we all grew up and it pleases me to meet under the beautiful spread of the oak tree that I planted for mama.” Today, James is proud of his children and grandchildren. If they wanted to go to college, James found a way to pay their way. He and his wife, Elsie, have been married for 43 years, and they have one son, three daughters, two stepsons, and fifteen grandchildren. Besides chronicling his life, James also wrote the book to help others. “I hope my book can help a less fortunate person who is struggling with real life,” he said. “So they can see the way ‘A Poor Man Can Survive.’ ” Murray James will be speaking and signing books at Christwood Retirement Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at 100 Christwood Boulevard, Covington. For information, contact Christwood at (985) 898-0515, Deborah Burst writes about people behind-the-scenes of organizations and events in St. Tammany Parish. To reach her, email deborahburst@
tion details, visit slidelllittle theatre.blogspot.com. A SHOW FOR JO: Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd. The Slidell Art League has an Open Call for Artists to submit artwork for the next show March 6-27 titled “A Show For Jo, “Iris”tible Art.”
A tintype of Duane Cormier, shot by photographer David Armentor, is dried over an open flame during an opening night demonstration at the St. Tammany Art House in Covington. Armentor’s demonstration was a preview to his Tintype Workshop, scheduled for March 28. Take-in for all original artwork is noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the library. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. March 6. Jo Peshek was a longtime member of Friends of the Slidell Library and her favorite flower was the Louisiana Iris. Friends of the Slidell Library are offering up to $1000 in Purchase Award(s) for art with Louisiana Iris. Other awards include Best of Show $400, first place $100, second place $50, third place $25 and ribbons for honorable mention. Art Under Glass, Art Not Under Glass, Photography, and 3-D accepted. 3-Dimensional. For entry fess and a prospectus, visit www.slidellartleague.org, call (985) 640-2485 or email cpgae8792@charter.net. BUBBLY ON THE BAYOU: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Salmen-Fritchie House, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell. The event will have a Kentucky Derby theme, with women encouraged to wear flamboyant hats in Run for the Roses style. The bestdressed contest will be open to both women and men. Proceeds benefit East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center, a nonprofit United Way Partner Agency. Tickets can be purchased at Rainbow, 121 Kingspoint Blvd., Slidell; My Girlfriend’s Closet, 881 Robert Blvd., Slidell; and Patton’s, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell; or by calling (985) 646-1603 or
visit www.rainbowccc.org.
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“SHE KILLS MONSTERS:” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 27 through March 15, 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St. The north shore premiere of “She Kills Monsters,” a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, written by Qui Nguyen, and directed by Tom Bubrig with the assistance of Deborah Marcelle. Recommended for ages 16 and up. A midnight performance on Friday, March 6, encourages cosplay. For tickets, call (844) THE-3090 or visit www.tinyurl. com/30x90tix. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATION: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 8, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Blvd. “A Treasure Odyssey” is the theme of the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany Celebration gala with a culinary showcase, desserts, raffles, live and silent auctions and live music by Groovy 7. Admission is $100 to benefit building the museum. For tickets, contact Annie Spell at (985) 2647752, email celebration@cmst kids.org or visit www.jlgc.net.
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FAITH NOTES ABBEY YOUTH FESTIVAL: The annual all-day festival for young people in grades 8-12 is 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. March 21 on the grounds of St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, 75376 River Road near Covington. Advanced registration is $30 through Sunday and includes an T-shirt. Registration onsite begins at 9:15 a.m. and is $35. Featured speakers include the Rev. Mike Schmitz, from the Archdiocese of Duluth; speaker and singer-songwriter Jackie Francois Angel, of Orange County, California; a lunch concert at 11:50 a.m. by Beatboxer and comedian Paul J. Kim and Covenant 7; and headliners Mike Mangione and the Union at 5:30 p.m. The Festival also includes Mass with Archbishop Gregory Aymond at 3:45 and a candlelight Eucharistic adoration service and benediction at 8 p.m. For required forms and details, visit abbeyyouthfest.com, call (985) 867-2233 or email info@abbeyyouthfest.com. CAREGIVING SERIES AT FIRST BAPTIST: “Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones: Guilt-free Caregiving” is the topic of weekly classes presented from 5:05 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 16333 La. 1085 in Covington, upstairs in Room 502. The public is invited to attend any or all in the series. Topics include March 1, aspects of aging in place; March 8, levels of care; March 15, legal and financial needs; March 22, palliative care vs. hospice care and March 29, questions with a panel of experienced caregivers. Register at www.fbccov.org or call (985) 892-2149. LENTEN SERIES AT ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS: St. John of the Cross Catholic Church Lenten series “Stories of Faith and Family,” continues on Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at 61031 Brier Lake Drive in Lacombe. The featured speaker March 2 will be Deacon Paul Augustin. His testimony includes cancer, a dream put on hold and a late-inlife baby. The series continues Mondays through Lent. For information, call (985) 882-3779. WOMEN’S LENTEN REFLECTION: Catholic Women in Action will host a free morning of reflection on March 2 at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Ian Bozant at 9 a.m., with confessions at 9:45 a.m. Reflections will follow, featuring speakers Bozant, Marilyn Quirk and Paulette Renaudin. The morning ends at 11:30 a.m. Quiet rooms are available for young children. Light refreshments will be served. RIGHT TO LIFE ORATORY: High school juniors and seniors can compete for prizes in the annual St. Tammany Right to Life Oratory Contests. Speeches, 5 to 7 minutes long, will be given March 14 at St. Luke Youth Center, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., in Slidell. Topics include abortion, euthanasia, infanticide and embryonic stem cell research. Prizes are $200 for first place, $100 second and $50, third. For information, call Mary Powell at (985) 643-9547. LENTEN FISH FRIES: Fridays in Lent, a time of fasting, are marked locally by fish fries at area churches. A partial list follows: Christ Episcopal Church: 1534 Seventh St., Slidell. The Men’s Club of Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell will host their annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinners are $10 for dine-in or take-out, and will include fried fish, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a dessert. Beverages will also be available for sale. For information, call (985) 643-4531. St. John the Baptist: 11345 St. John Church Road, Folsom. The Knights of Columbus will offer a fish fry Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $9 for dine-in or take-out plates of fried or baked fish served with hush puppies, coleslaw and cheese potatoes. Our Lady of the Lake: 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville. The Knights of Columbus Council 9240 will hold fish fries from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinners, $9, are available for dine in or take out, and include fried or baked catfish, bread, soft drink, dessert and two sides. There also will be a food drive benefitting the Samaritan Center.
PresHall Brass Band Dew Drop series set Advocate staff report
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‘Let’s Make Waves’ event committee members are shown, from left, Marilyn Mislove, Dinah Nelson, Linda Colombo, Gwen Bolotte, Sharon Morel and Barbara Barnes.
Foundation makes waves
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The 22nd annual “Let’s Make Waves” event, hosted by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, was held recently at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club in Mandeville. The cocktail party and silent auction enables the foundation to continue its mission of preserving and restoring the water quality, coast and habitats of the Lake Pontchartrain basin. Dr. George and Barbara Barnes served as honorary chairmen, following Parish President Pat Brister, who was last year’s chairwoman. North and south shore restaurants provided food for the event and specialty cocktails were served for the occasion. The decorations carried a nautical theme, complete with anchors, sailboats and LPBF life rings.
At the Let’s Make Waves benefit for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation are, from left, LPBF board member Ben Taylor, Let’s Make Waves honorary chairwoman Barbara Barnes, LPBF interim executive director Dwight Williams and Connie Glockner.
Entertainment was provided by Overboard. The successful silent auction was co-chairmed by Marilyn and Mike Mislove, Linda and Nick Colombo, and Sharon and Danny Morel. Attendees included LPBF Chairman Carlton Dufrechou and his wife, Lynn; LPBF Executive Director Dwight Williams; LPBF
Board Member Edgar Veillon and his wife, Mary; LPBF Education Coordinator JoAnn Burke and husband, Ricky; Karen and Ersten Reish; Mary and Pat Bordelon, St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister; LPBF Development Director Angela Dorvin and her husband, Chuck; Dinah Nelson; Dave Howerton; Gwen and Terry
Bolotte; Liz Beter and Kati Kelley. Volunteers are invited to join the next LPBF event in St. Tammany, a beach sweep. The spring sweep will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 21 around Lake Pontchartrain, followed by a picnic. To volunteer, call (504) 836-2238 or email joannh@ saveourlake.org.
Camellia City Aktion Club members send veterans love on Valentine’s Day
KCB to meet to discuss tree planting Photo provided by SWCC
Slidell Women’s Club parades at school Photo provided by Camellia City Aktion Club
Members of the Camellia City Aktion Club showed their appreciation for veterans by sending them handwritten Valentine cards for the holiday. In the front row, from left, are Emile A. Meilleur, of VFW Post 8290 in Lacombe; Cherrie Henderson, vice president; D’Andre Randolph, president; and Daneel May, treasurer. Behind them are adviser Wanda Farbe; STARC adviser Mel Carter and Richard A. Breaux, clinic manager of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Slidell. The cards will be distributed at the clinic and at the veterans retirement home in Reserve.
Members of the Slidell Women’s Civic Club presented a Mardi Gras parade at Henry Mayfield Elementary School. Members brought throws for the students. Shown are, standing from left, SWCC President Ellen Lamarque, Gwendolyn Clement, Barbara Doyle, Anna Merlemerritt, Bonnie Clement, Hannah Rucker, Linda Larkin, Kerri Lawless and Melba Houvenaeghel; and kneeling, Nell Laporte and Rosemary Clement.
Covington high school senior wins DAR scholarship
Boating safety classes planned in Slidell Advocate staff report The Slidell Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a boating safety class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 at First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell. The fee is $20. The class will be repeated on April 18, May 16 and June 20. For information or to register, contact Donna Fishback at (985) 774-6541 or Donn. Fishback62@gmail.com.
This beginner boating class includes the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in Louisiana. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete the About Boating Safely class. Topics include boating law, boat safety equipment, navigation, boating problems, trailering, hunting and fishing, water-skiing and river boating.
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Ellen Feringa, a senior at St. Scholastica Academy in Covington, has been awarded a Good Citizen Award and scholarship from the Wharton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, based on her performance in an essay competition. She is the daughter of Dr. Peter and Kara Feringa III, of Covington. From left are Wharton Regent Anne Raposo, Kara Feringa, Ellen Feringa, Sharon Kirk and St. Scholastica guidance director Carol Pool.
St. Peter Catholic Church: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington. Knights of Columbus Council 12906 will host fish fries Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinners include fried shrimp or Louisiana-raised catfish served with homemade coleslaw, a portion of potato salad or french fries and French bread. To place an order in advance, $10 for adults, $5 for children, visit www.kofc12906covington.org by 3 p.m. Friday.
Advocate staff report Plans for planting trees in the West 20s and West 30s neighborhood of Covington will be discussed during a meeting of Keep Covington Beautiful at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Conference Room II at the Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave. Participants should use the entrance on West 23rd Avenue. KCB is working to create guidelines and a prototype tree planting plan to be used as the basis for Covington’s Community Forest Master Tree Planting Plan. The project focuses on the area between West 22nd and West 29th avenues to North Columbia, between North Buchanan and North Madison streets. Detailed studies are planned for North Monroe, North Taylor, West 24th and West 28th. Data such as existing trees, signs, overhead and underground utilities, driveways and areas used for parking will be recorded along sections of these streets. Volunteers are needed to assist with collecting this data in March. Those interested in helping can sign up at the meeting or by contacting KCB at (985) 8673652 or kcb@covla.com.
Camellia Kiwanis collects food
The Camellia City Kiwanis Club held its first holiday food drive in December at the Winn-Dixie on East Gause Boulevard in Slidell. The club collected seven shopping baskets filled with 2,400 pounds of groceries. According to Debbie Shimmeck, the club’s director, items collected filled more than 400 Christmas baskets. The food drive benefited Community Christian Concern of Slidell. Shown are, from left, Jonna Turner; Ann-Marie Koehl; Miranda Parker and daughters Sara, Carleigh and Sophie; Mike Collins; Barb Hogan and Shelley D’Antoni. Sharon Riddell, not pictured, also helped with the collection.
St. Anselm Church: 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville. Beginning Fridays at 4 p.m. for drivethrough and 5 p.m. for dine-in. Fried or baked catfish platters; shrimp platters; and seafood platters, which include a softshell crab. Also available are Caesar salad with shrimp, homemade gumbo and crawfish etouffée served over rice. Platters include French fries and hush puppies, two homemade sides, a dessert and drink. For information, call (985) 845-7342. St. Margaret Mary: 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell. SMM Men’s Club offers fried catfish platter for dine-in or drive-through pick-up from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The PresHall Brass Band will open the spring season at the Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Jazz Hall, 430 Lamarque St., Old Mandeville from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 7. Admission is $10 at the door, with no advance tickets sold. The Dew Drop, built in 1895, is owned by the city of Mandeville and managed by the Friends of the Dew Drop, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and considered the oldest virtually unaltered rural jazz dance hall in the world. The Friends of the Dew Drop sells beverages and souvenirs at the shows, and First Free Mission Baptist Church next door sells food. Preservation Hall’s brass band, created in March 2013, includes members of the Olympia and Young Tuxedo brass bands. Other spring performances are: n Johnny Nicholas, March 18 n A.J. Croce, March 21 n Jimmy Robinson and Helen Gillet, and the Helen Gillet Ensemble, April 4 n Tuba Skinny, April 18 n The Last Straws and Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra, May 9 n Kitt Lough, May 23 Membership for the new year is available for the nonprofit Friends of the Dew Drop. Membership helps support the preservation and restoration of the hall; the support and promotion of Jazz music styles and artists; as well as music education programs. Membership begins at $25 and at the $50 level includes a coffee mug; and at the $100 level a mug or watercolor print. For information, visit www. dewdropjazzhall.com.
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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: An Alzheimer’s disease support group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Live Oak Village of Slidell, 2200 E. Gause Blvd., Slidell. RSVP at (985) 781-4545. BABY & ME: Parents of babies who are not yet walking will share issues and insights about parenting. 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Registration is not required. For information, call (985) 280-8529. CUDDLE BUDDIES: The Cuddle Buddies group provides a learning and support opportunity for parents and a social playtime for babies from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Bring a friend for songs, stories and playtime. Class size is limited. The cost is $6 for members and $12 for others. For information, contact ksupan@stph.org or (985) 898-4435. TAI CHI CLASS: The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital offers free tai chi classes at 9 a.m. every Thursday at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 La. 1085, Covington. The classes, led by yoga and tai chi instructor Erlinda R. Nye, are free and open to the public. MEDITATION CLASS: The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital offers free meditation classes at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 Highway 1085, Covington. The classes, led by Ellen LaRocca, are free and open to the public. NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP: Mothers gather with babies, from birth to 7 months, to discuss child development and parenting tips at 11:15 a.m. every Thursday at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Free. To register or for information, contact ksupan@ stph.org or (985) 898-4435. HELP FOR PTSD: Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder may benefit from a variety of treatments offered by the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. For information, call (800) 935-8387 or visit www.ptsd.va.gov. For veterans in crisis, call (800) 273-8255 and press 1, chat online at veteranscrisisline.net, or send a text message to 838255. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
YMCA HERO NOMINATIONS: The West St. Tammany YMCA is accepting nominations through March 28 for YMCA Heroes. These are everyday people committed to strengthening communities by performing extraordinary acts of courage and kindness in the area of youth development, healthy living or social responsibility. The YMCA Heroes will be recognized at the West St. Tammany YMCA Northshore Heroes Award Luncheon at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Descriptions of the award categories and nomination forms can be found at www. ymcaneworleans.org. For tickets and/or sponsorships, visit the West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road, Covington, call (985) 893-9622, fax (985) 893-4866 or email kakkit@ymcaneworleans.org. MY GIRLFRIEND’S CLOSET: Donations of new or gently used ladies spring clothing, purses and accessories will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at My Girlfriend’s Closet resale boutique. The volunteer-run shop is at 881 Robert Blvd., Slidell, behind the Dollar General Store and Domino’s Pizza. Rainbow Child Care Center will be the beneficiary of a three-day sale at the My Girlfriend’s Closet resale boutique March 5-7. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7. For information, contact Dionne Graham at (985) 646-1603. COAST CAREGIVER SUPPORT: The Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) Community Services Department is holding a caregiver support group meeting at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. on Friday at the Slidell Senior Center, 610 Cousin St. Caregivers of senior adults can meet together to share experiences, strengths, and difficulties, in order to help one another cope and solve common problems. A brief caregiver education session will follow each ses-
sion. For information, call COAST Community Services Department at (985) 892-0377 or visit www.COASTSeniors.org. FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE: St. Tammany Fire District 1 in Slidell will host an open house at all seven fire stations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fire Station 11, 322 Bouscaren St.; Fire Station 12, 1570 W. Hall Ave.; Fire Station 13, 101 Normandy Drive; Fire Station 14, 297 Steele Road; Fire Station 15, 58405 Holly Drive; Fire Station 16, 320 Marina Drive; and Fire Station 17, 309 Johnny F. Smith Blvd. The event is an opportunity for the public to meet local firefighters, tour the fire stations, check out the equipment and take pictures of the trucks. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. GIRLS’ HEALTH: Junior and senior high school girls will learn about depression, stress, peer pressure and healthful lifestyles during “A Day for Girls’ Health” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd. The event is co-sponsored by Slidell Memorial Hospital and Junior Auxiliary of Slidell. Giveaways, beauty tips, hair and makeup, dancing and a fashion show will make this a fun-filled event. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit SlidellMemorial.org. SLIDELL HERITAGE FESTIVAL SEEKS APPLICANTS: The 18th annual Slidell Heritage Festival will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Heritage Park in Slidell. The event is organized by two Slidell Rotary clubs to celebrate America’s birthday and to provide funds for local charities. Support is provided by local business sponsor and volunteers from the nonprofit groups it benefits. Applications will be accepted through March 6 from nonprofit organizations that would like to participate in the festival and share in the proceeds. A Charity Support Application Form is available online at www.slidellheritagefest.org. The organization must be a recognized nonprofit, present
the need and purpose for the funds, and submit a final report of how the awarded funds were used. Charities will receive proceeds based on the number of volunteer hours supplied at the festival. Requests may be submitted by a designated representative to Slidell Heritage Festival, Inc. P.O. Box 3176, Slidell, La. 70459. ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION: The International Association of Forensic Nurses, in partnership with the St. Tammany SALT Council, will present a 2-½-day training class on elder abuse issues for registered nurses in Covington from March 4-6. The class will offer up to 24 hours of CEU credits. SALT Council Chairman Ralph Oneal said the class is based on curriculum developed by IAFN and led by Trisha Sheridan, an Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing at the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Legal issues of caring for elders who are victims of elder abuse will be presented by Harold Bartholomew Jr., an elder abuse protection unit supervisor in the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Registration is $100 and includes lunch, at www.ForensicNurses.org. DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY: St. Tammany Parish Library will host the 111th birthday celebration of Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodore Geisel, by participating in this year’s National Education Association’s “Read Across America Day.” There will be a free birthday party with books, activities, crafts, cake and refreshments at these branches: Causeway, Monday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.; Bush, Monday, March 2, 4:30 p.m.; Madisonville, Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.; Slidell, Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.; Abita Springs, Wednesday, March 4, 4 p.m.; and Folsom, Wednesday, March 4, 4 p.m. The Covington Branch will hold a “Crafternoon” on Monday between 3:30-4:30 p.m. for children to make a Dr. Seussinspired craft. For details, call (985) 893-6280 or visit www. sttammanylibrary.org.
Eyeglass recycling boxes made available Advocate staff report The Slidell Noon Lions Club has increased the number of collection boxes for the Lions International recycled eyeglasses program. The used eyeglasses are delivered to regional recycling centers where volunteers clean them, sort them by strength and package the glasses. Most of the glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries where they will have the greatest impact. Children’s glasses are especially needed. Boxes can be found at Aldersgate Methodist Church, All Vision, Bayou Adventure Bait Shop, Lacombe Family Pharmacy, Body by Cook, on
Saturdays at the Camellia City Farmer’s Market, Community Christian Concern and Slidell CVS locations. Boxes also can be found at the offices of Dr. Gary Artigue, Dr. Ellen Schneider and Dr. David Slagle; Eyecare 20/20; Eyemasters; First United Methodist Church; Honaker Funeral Home; Knights of Columbus hall; Infinite Vision; MastersTech; Northshore Family Vision Clinic; Ochsner Eye Clinic; Pinewood Country Club; and two Rite Aid locations. Also, at Rivertown Optical, Slidell Eye Clinic, Slidell Noon Lions den, Slidell Optics, the U.S. Post Office on Second Street and three Walgreens locations.
Town and Country Garden Club meets
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The Town and Country Garden Club of West St. Tammany Parish held its February meeting at the Covington home of Wendy Scaccia. From left, are hostesses Dianne Bellas, Dianne Ramirez, guest speakers Sandra and Wally Barr, of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society, and Wendy Scaccia.
NAMI Louisiana seeks new board members fied applicants to the current NAMI Louisiana Board. Family members of those NAMI Louisiana is seeking board members who will bring with mental illness are enfresh ideas, leadership and couraged to apply, as well knowledge to the work of advo- as those who come from the cating for people with mental legal and healthcare professions; counselors or certiillness across the state. For consideration, send email fied public accountants also to info@namilouisiana.org. The would be particularly helpful NAMI Louisiana nominating in rounding out the skills and committee will review appli- abilities of the existing board cations and recommend quali- of directors. Advocate staff report
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BUSINESS BRIEFS COVINGTON BUSINESS WORKSHOP: The workshop will provide the tools and resources to people who are interested in opening their business in Covington and further assist current businesses in the city. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bogue Falaya Hall in the Greater Covington Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Guest speakers include St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister; Mayor Mike Cooper; City Councilman Larry Rolling, District D; Gina Hayes, City of Covington Director of Administration; Brenda Bertus, St. Tammany Economic Development; David Holloway, Northshore Area Board of Realtors; Melissa Daigrepont, U.S. Small Business Administration; Bill Joubert, Louisiana SBDC at Southeastern; Sandy Hughes, SCORE; and Brad Schroeder, CBA. For information, visit www. lsbdc.org.
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Longevity pins were awarded to these members of the Slidell Elks Lodge during its recent 50th anniversary dinner. From left, are Silvia Cureau, Richard Frederickson, Gregory Mitchell, Franklin Skiles, Katherine Davis, Herbert Hostler, Dale Galatus, Peggy Hickman, Bertrand Faciane, Edward Stevenson, Glenn Lemoine, Steve Daigle and Joseph Stein. Pins were also awarded to Shawn Reugger, Patrick O’Malley, John Gottardi, Terry Tranchina, Michael Carroll, Paul Leblanc Jr., Brian Fricke and Barbara Morgan.
Slidell Elks Lodge marks 50 years of service Advocate staff report
SPORTS BRIEFS SHAMROCK CLASSIC: The Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament will be Saturday, March 14, at Pinewood Golf & Country Club, 405 Country Club Blvd., Slidell. The format is a fourperson scramble, with check-in at 10 a.m., a putting contest at 11 a.m. and tee time at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $75 for members and $80 for others. Entry fee includes green fees, cart, food, beer and admission to the postgame party. To register a team, call (985) 643-6892. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS: Registration is open through April 4 for YMCA youth soccer and T-ball for boys and girls ages 3-7. Play will run from March 28 through May 2 at the West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road, Covington. For information, call Bryce Lott at the YMCA, (985) 893-9622. ABITA SPRINGS YOUTH SPORTS: Registration is open through March 16 for youth T-ball, baseball and softball in St. Tammany Recreation District 11 in Abita Springs. Games are played at Abita, Bush, Covington, Folsom, Lacombe and Lee Road. Registration must be completed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14, at Charlie Finn Memorial Park, 22517 Highway 36, Abita Springs. T-ball players must be 4 years of age by May 1, 2015; baseball players must be ages 7-15 as of May 1, 2015; and softball players must be ages 7-15 as of January 1, 2015. The registration fee of $75 includes uniform pants, numbered uniform jersey, team hat, belt, socks, insurance and a participation trophy. When registering new players, parents should bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Those interested in coaching should contact Lisa Palisi at rd11director@abitasports.com or (985) 871-7555. PELICAN PARK YOUTH SPORTS: Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. The youth baseball and softball registration will be held for the season that begins the week of March 30 and continues through June. The boys baseball program is for those ages 5-15 as of April 30. The softball program is for girls ages 5-15 as of Dec. 31, 2014. Returning players may register online at www.pelicanpark.com. New players may register in the Castine Center. CREATING FISHING LURES: A ranger will give a presentation on creating freshwater fishing lures at 10 a.m. March 21 at Fairview-Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Drive, 1 mile east of Madisonville on La. 22 in St. Tammany Parish. The ranger will cover all steps, beginning with a cypress blank to the finished product. The program is free with park admission of $2 per person ages 4 through 61. For information, call (985) 792-4652 or (888) 677-3247. MAD HATTER 5K: The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell will hold its Mad Hatter 5K and Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Slidell Municipal Airport, 62512 Airport Road, Slidell. Both runs are walker friendly. Registration for the 5K is $25 for adults until March 16, when the cost will increase to $30. Registration on the morning of the race will be $35. The registration fee includes a T-shirt, breakfast, live music from the Porch Dogs and many other activities. To register, visit jaslidell.org/event/ mad-hatter-fun-run. CALAMARI FUN RUN: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School 35th annual Henry J. Calamari Memorial 2-mile Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 21 begin at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 3924 Berkley St., in Slidell. Early registration deadline is March 4, and the cost is $15. Entries after that, including on race day, will cost $20. There is a maximum payment of $60 per family, regardless of the number of entries, if registered by March 4. For information, call Henry P. Calamari at (985) 707-8905 or email henrycalamari@ charter.net.
Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan, right, proclaimed January 2015 as the Observance of Exceptional Philanthropic Organizations. He is seen with Slidell Elks Exalted Ruler Herbert Hostler.
The Slidell Elks celebrated 50 years of philanthropic work for veterans, youth and more during a recent anniversary dinner. During its 50 years, the lodge has won many state and national awards, including six All American Lodge awards. Special guests included Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan and his wife, Glenda; Past Grand Exalted Ruler Millard Pickering, the state Elk sponsor from Oklahoma; Special Deputy Richard Conran and his wife, Sue; District Deputy Armand Buuck and his wife,
Franklin Skiles received a 40-year pin.
Terry Tranchina received a 50-year pin.
New-member pins were distributed during the Slidell Elks Lodge 50th anniversary dinner. From left are Barbara MorDebbie; and State President gan, Paul Leblanc Jr., Peggy Hickman, Herbert Hostler, KathTerry Bruno and his wife, erine Davis and Michael Carroll. Vicki. Thirteen past exalted rulers and their wives were Glen Lemoine gave the invo- Exalted Ruler Herbert Hosalso recognized. cation. Among those address- tler, Veterans Chairman Paul Cub Scout Pack 348 served ing the group were Lodge Newfield, Bruno and Pickerdinner, and Lodge Chaplain Secretary Wayne Landry, ing.
Novel-writing classes set at St.Tammany Center Advocate staff report Nancy Wagner, of Covington, will be teaching two noncredit writing classes in March at the Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Drive, Mandeville. “So You Want to Write a Novel: First Steps” will be taught from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Mondays beginning March 2; the fee is $150. “The Novel: Critique, Revision, and Publication,” for those who have completed at least half of a manuscript, will be taught from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning March 3. Wagner has written 13 novels, all published by Avon/ HarperCollins, under three names. Her website is under her current pen name at www.haileynorth.com.
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Slidell Republican Women’s Club installs 2015 officers
Peggy Seeley, of Pearl River, was recently installed as president of the Slidell Republican Women’s Club. The 2015 officers, from left, are Heidi Crouch, newsletter; Chris Koviach, secretary; Karen Fandal, treasurer; Seeley; Tiffany Parker, vice president; Charlene Stein, programs; Wanda Ricau, membership; and Lynn St. Jean, campaigns. Other club leaders are Nancy Bell and Betty Hooper, hospitality; Dee Webb, outreach; and Peggy Goertz, scholarships.
Schools
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Fourth-graders on the honor roll at Bayou Lacombe Middle School in Lacombe are, front row from left, Antoine LaBoistre, Brianna Kieper, Jerilyn Savoy, Dominik Reimonenq, Sophia Dickens, Rhett Rosiere, Joshua Kern, Kayla Session, Alania Robertson, Matthew Newton and Micah Cookman. In the second row are Colton Mayo, Corey Kustenmacher, Kamrie Sylve, Ava Lamance, Maria Joseph, Aeryal Rainey, Dakota Moore, Martina Stubbs, Jamie Rohrbacker, Beau Brown, Jathan DeSoto and Harrison Martin. Chase Piazza also made the honor roll.
Bayou Lacombe Middle School names students to honor roll
Fifth- and sixth-graders on the honor roll at Bayou Lacombe Middle School in Lacombe are, front row from left, Imia Laurent, Jaycedi Wust, Caley Wilson, Kiethan Ducre, Anthony James, Brennan Edwards and Madison Gilmore. In the second row are Celestia Langevin, Sheridan Wyatt, Genevieve Accordo, Sydney Sconza, Elena Cook, Shelby Cazenave and Maya Musgrove. In the third row are Walter Davis, Zaria Anders, Brett Piazza, Julian Robinson, Rhiannon Legaux, Ava Losch and Emily Marse. In the back row are Mekhi Batiste, Ty Batiste, Dave Brown, Ra’Kelle Deflanders, Anastacia Casnave, Kelsey Walters and Alana Dumas.
Mandeville students advance in PTA Reflections contest
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Several students from Fontainebleau Junior High School in Mandeville were district winners in the PTA Reflections contest. From left are Josh Hunt, film; Charlie Chehardy, literature; Shelby Serpas, Melena Estrade, Gabrielle Theriot and Hillary Bohm, photography; and Morgan Newton and Pearl Pimpa, visual arts. Angelle Martin, dance, and Emma Smith, visual arts, were also district winners. Awards of Excellence went to Shelby and Angelle, who are advancing to the state level of competition.
Louisiana VFW honors competition winners
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The state Veterans of Foreign Wars honored the winners of its citizenship education competition during its mid-winter conference. Representing the Homer Williams VFW Post 8720 were Mike Alexander, left, of Our Lady of the Lake School in Mandeville, and Rebecca Molina, of Abita Springs Elementary School.
Ada Tusa, a senior at Mandeville High School, took second place in the VFW Voice of Democracy contest.
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schools Lacombe Carnival royalty chosen through essay contest
Slidell third-grader wins Elks Hoop Shoot at Honey Island Elementary
Third-grader Ervin Harris won the Elks Hoop Shoot freethrow competition. He attends Honey Island Elementary School in Slidell. He is seen with coach Wes Leake. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a character-building competition in which contestants support one another and learn to accept defeat or win gracefully.
Each Carnival season, the Krewe of Chahta rolls through Chahta-Ima Elementary School in Lacombe. This year’s king and queen of Chahta, Alexis Daniels and Andre Ridgley, were chosen through an essay contest on the topic of leadership. In the front row, from left, are Alexis and Andre. In the second row are Pat Johnson, Dale Neale and Allen Gibbs. In the back row are Gwen Byers, Bakey Hoover and School Board member Willie Jeter. Not pictured is volunteer Bill Brady. Photo provided by Chahta-Ima Elementary School
Chahta-Ima Elementary School recognizes students’ good character
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Abita Springs Elementary School children earn district honors inYoung Authors Contest
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These third-graders from Abita Springs Elementary School won district-level honors in the Young Authors Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Reading Association. From left are Henry Blalock, first place for nonfiction; Noah Fussell, honorable mention for nonfiction; Clayton Mitchell, first place for poetry; and Caiden Groce, first place for nonfiction. Photo provided by Chahta-Ima Elementary School
Chahta-Ima Elementary School in Lacombe presented character awards to students who displayed exceptionally good manners in January. In the front row, from left, are Jack Qadir, Evelyn Treadaway, Nicholas Jefferson, Bobby Williams, Jason Collins, Erick King and Kenleigh Howard. In the middle row are Ayden Yennie, Katelynn Kahl, Elronay Martin, Louis Davis, Jodian Harrison, Chloe Buras, Liana Levy, Joci Flores and Kayden Bickham. In the back row are Logan Gray, Branson Taylor, Gage Hill, Kiven Session and Anna Blenet.
Lake Castle Madisonville Private School recognizes good citizenship Students receiving citizenship awards for the second quarter at Lake Castle Madisonville Private School are, from left, Monet Leckert, Ryne Passauer, Grace Fortson, Samantha Sevin, Lilana Misewicz, Aidan Denny, Lily Keel, Rhett Barker, Natalia Elvir, Evan Wheat, Izabella Guillan, Kameron Newman, Paige Wilson and Trey Bretey.
These second-graders from Abita Springs Elementary School won district-level honors in the Young Authors Contest sponsored by the Louisiana Reading Association. From left are Riley Saucier, honorable mention for nonfiction; Jasper Oyler, first place for poetry; and Prentice Blackwell, honorable mention for poetry.
Fontainebleau Junior High School honors January students of the month Photo provided by Lake Castle Madisonville Private School
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The January Heroes of the Month at Fontainebleau Junior High School in Mandeville are, from left, Dylan Rush, Madeline Hoffman, Shawna Torregano and Chandler Menne. At school, Madeline is on the softball team and is a member of the CANES Crew, High Impact and Builders Club; Dylan is in the Builders Club; Shawna played basketball and softball for the CANES; and Chandler runs track, is in the CANES Crew and High Impact and was a member of the FJH band.
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards recertifies Abita Springs teachers
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Two teachers at Abita Springs Elementary School have been recertified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Physical education teacher Maria O’Keefe, left, and second-grade teacher Janice Perkins are among only 3 percent of America’s teachers to achieve the profession’s highest mark of accomplishment.
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