The St. Tammany Advocate (01/15/15)

Page 1

Gallery’s eclectic art includes a jellyfish sculpture. See Cultural Collage, 3G

THE ST.TAMMANY

ADVOCATE

1G

THURSDAY JANUARY 15, 2015 H

COVINGTON • FOLSOM • LACOMBE • MADISONVILLE • MANDEVILLE • SLIDELL THENEWORLEANSADVOCATE.COM

Man finds solace in wife’s words

Cancer Journal Project helps Make a Wish for Mandeville child BY ANDREW CANULETTE

“I didn’t want to be defined by this. I didn’t like the pity of it. I didn’t want to be known as the When Ashley Irving died of guy who lost his wife at such a stomach cancer at the age of 29, young age.” But the words his wife wrote it was a shock to all who knew in a journal from the time she her. She found out she was ill only learned she had cancer until days before her ninth wedding the time she passed away, made anniversary and on the actual him realize he couldn’t keep it anniversary day, May 9, 2013, to himself. “Instead of trying to be closed she learned just how far the disease had spread. A short 6½ off, I wanted to reveal it. I wantmonths later, she passed away. ed to tell people about it.” He Irving, who lived in Ruston, said it was cathartic. What Kenan Irving wanted left behind her husband, Kenan, who said he was devastated by to share were the thoughts his wife kept in a journal. In his wife’s death. “When it happened, I tried the last days of her life, it was to avoid it; all of it,” he said. comforting to Ashley Irving to

Special to The Advocate

chronicle the things she was experiencing. It was her way to cope, her husband said, and now, by sharing her words, it’s his way of coping, as well. Thus began the Cancer Journal Project, which since its inception has raised more than $12,000 to send ill children to Walt Disney World. Irving partnered with the Make-AWish Foundation, which provided him a list of children in Louisiana who battle cancer. The first child chosen by the Cancer Journal Project was a young girl from West Monroe. The second was from Shreveport. Now, 3-year-old Grayson Her-

nandez, of Mandeville, will be granted a wish with a trip to Disney World. Irving plans to travel to Mandeville on Thursday to meet the Hernandez family. Grayson has Stage 3 neuroblastoma, which is a cancer most often found in young children. Irving said he’s excited to meet the Hernandezes and for the chance to spread the word of the Cancer Journal Project in south Louisiana. After all, it was words that helped get the project off the ground. “The journal became such a part of (Ashley) in such a short time,” Irving said. “It’s incredibly honest and intimate. It’s

very raw. She wrote about her treatments, her chemo, us, her day. It was upbeat. It could have been the worst of days, but it always seemed to end on a high note for her.” Irving, who is an amateur photographer, took a series of scene-setting pictures that meld well with the excerpts from his wife’s journal. They are posted on the Cancer Journal Project’s social media sites, and on the website, thecancerjournalproject.org. Donations come from those outlets and are funneled into the project’s mission of good will. äSee JOURNAL, page 2G

Photo provided by Make a Wish

Grayson Hernandez, 3, of Mandeville, will be granted a trip to Disney World by the Cancer Journal Project and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Sharon Edwards TAMMANY TIMES SEDWARDS@THEADVOCATE.COM

Short season, plenty of parades Mardi Gras is actually one of the busiest times for members of the St. Tammany Parish Tourist & Convention Commission, who have an ambitious print and online campaign aimed at filling our hotels during the season. They then help navigate those visitors to the more than 20 parades in the parish and to other family-friendly, outdoor and culinary attractions. According to Christina Cooper, manager of marketing and public relations at the commission, there were more than 1.2 million overnight hotel visitors in 2013 and $202 million in tourism spending in St. Tammany Parish. In 2014, those numbers grew, and website visits to the commission’s events site are up 44 percent, she said, to 324,402 visits. “We found that a lot of tourists are looking for affordable accommodations and choose to stay on the north shore. We have a quality product to offer.” The commission recently created and emailed an invite to a new “landing page” for Mardi Gras in St. Tammany at louisiananorthshore .com/mardi-gras. While

The Krewe of Lyra’s signature hand-decorated fedora hats will be on display at their final ball to celebrate five years of parading.

Lyra

Krewe taking final bow

Advocate staff report

Lyra is a small constellation, but one of the brightest in the sky. Now the krewe bearing its name will marks its fifth year with what may be its last party and no parade. Krewe of Lyra Captain Mary Grace Knapp will be stepping down, but not before presiding over Lyra’s biggest party to date. It’s been five years of fun, friendship and festivities, she said. “We want to leave our celestial footprint on the north shore.” The “Through the Looking Glass” ball begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Covington Country Club. The Tableau Ball features live music with Advocate staff photo by REBECCA RATLIFF the legendary roadhouse piano player Marcia Elizabeth Impastato, Queen Lyra V, opens her present from the captain, Mary Grace Knapp, on Saturday at Knapp’s home. The scepter will be used to spread good wishes at Ball, this year’s grand marshal. the krewe’s final Tableau Ball.

äSee LYRA, page 5G

äSee PARADES, page 5G

St. Tammany Parish to celebrate MLK legacy Advocate staff report Activities to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will include youth activities, a pastor’s banquet and a march in Slidell and Covington. The MLK Birthday Celebration in Covington will begin at 10 a.m. Monday with the customary parade starting at Reverend Peter S. Atkins Park, marching throughout the West 30s neighborhood and ending

at the Fuhrmann Auditorium in the Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave. The commemorative service will begin at 11 a.m. and feature the Greater Covington Community Gospel Mass Choir. The celebration will continue at Reverend Peter S. Atkins Park with an afternoon of food, games and fellowship. For information, contact the äSee MLK, page 2G

Pelican named Level 3 swim team “There’s Crawfish Aquatics, Tiger Aquatics, the city of Lafayette team and Crescent City Swim Club. So we’re in some pretty good company.” VIC MOORE, PAC coach

Swimming is an activity that many in St. Tammany Parish enjoys in the sweltering summer. But for some, the pool is the place to be yearround. That’s especially true for the several hunREC & dred dedicated LEISURE youth swimmers ANDREW who practice just CANULETTE about every day across the north shore. The youth team at Pelican

Athletic Club in Mandeville is one such squad, and the group recently earned a tremendous honor. PAC was named by USA Swimming as one of five Level 3 teams based on club recognition in Louisiana. There are no Level 4 teams in the state, according to PAC coach Vic Moore, and the four teams that already had earned Level 3 status are among the best in the south annually. “There’s Crawfish Aquatics, Tiger Aquatics, the city of Lafayette team and Crescent City Swim Club,” Moore said. “So we’re in some pretty good

company.” The USAS honor is based on many criteria — organizational structure, multiyear budgeting and planning, meet selection, education for both coaches and swimmers, volunteer involvement and performance. PAC learned of the honor in mid-December, and its members have been elated since. “It’s pretty remarkable for us to have this honor,” Moore said. “It means we’re moving forward. It means we’re committed to improvement and that äSee PELICAN, page 2G

2G F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

Scholastic surveys early reading habits enrichment programs like the Summer Reading Program, author visits and other educational programming that make reading fun. To learn more about the Scholastic research study, visit www.scholastic.com/ reading report. To learn more about the St. Tammany Parish Library, visit or call any branch or go online to www. sttammanylibrary.org. Programming for Jan. 15 to Jan. 22 includes:

#YUMSNACKS: Teens are invited to learn how to make strawberry-banana smoothies at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave., and at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pearl River Branch, 64580 La. 41. Call the Covington Branch at (985) 893-6280 or the Pearl River Branch at (985) 863-5518. SCRABBLE GAME NIGHTS: Teens and adults are invited to test their spelling and strategy skills at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Mandeville Branch, 844 Girod St. Call (985) 626-4293. TWEEN “FROZEN” SING-ALONG: Tweens ages 10 to 14 are invited to sing along with Elsa, Anna and Olaf while making frozen hot chocolate and marshmallow pops at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call (985) 646-6470. HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All St. Tammany Parish Library branches will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. BAYOU BOOK MARKERS BOOK CLUB: The club will discuss “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lacombe Branch, 28027 U.S. 190. Call branch manager Rhonda Spiess at (985) 882-7858. LIT WITS BOOK CLUB: The club will discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca

Skloot at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Abita Springs Branch, 71683 Levenson St. Call branch manager Kay Redd at (985) 893-6285. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET: Participants will learn the fundamentals of using computers and the Internet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Madisonville Branch, 1123 Main St. Call (985) 845-4819. DOG-EARED READERS BOOK CLUB: The club will discuss “After This” by Alice McDermott at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave. Call branch manager Sue Ryan at (985) 893-6280. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT: Kristen Prestenbach, of Regions Bank, will teach participants how to avoid identity theft at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call (985) 646-6470. MANGA MEET UP: Teens are invited to review anime, manga and graphic novels at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call (985) 6466470. TEEN VOLUNTEER COUNCIL: Teens are invited to help shape library services for teens at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave. Service hours will be given for participation. Call (985) 893-6280.

parents continuing to read If you want your children aloud to their children until to enjoy reading because age 11 was also an important you understand just how impredictor of reading success. portant reading is for your This means parent are child’s education, advised to continue to imagination, character read to their children development and enlong after they can read tertainment, a newly to themselves. published research Other predictors for study and the St. Tamages 6 to 11 include limmany Parish Library iting computer and techcan help. nology time and finding Children’s book CHECK IT books that let them use publisher Scholastic OUT their imagination or conducted a survey SHELLIE books that have characlast fall of parents SAVOY LISTER ters like them. and their children to Children ages 12 to examine their feelings and behaviors around reading 17 were more likely to be frequents readers if they had for fun. The results showed time to read independently some powerful predictors of during their school day, school-aged children being lived in a home with 150 or frequent readers. more print books and knew New parents are often told how important it is to read to their personal reading level. Parents proved to be crucial their toddler and preschool children for 20 minutes a day. to this age group when they The study showed that one of helped their children find the most powerful predictors books and encouraged reading for fun. of children enjoying readFinally, the study found that ing was being read to five teens who were introduced to to seven days a week before e-books read more. starting kindergarten. The When selecting a book to results went on to show that

read for fun, 70 percent of frequent readers ages 6 to 17 said they wanted stories that would make them laugh, 54 percent said they wanted books that let them use their imaginations and 43 percent said that wanted to read stories with characters they admire because they are smart, strong and brave. Of all the children surveyed, both readers and nonreaders, 73 percent said they would read more if they could find more books that they enjoy. The study showed just how crucial parents are in helping their children become successful readers for enjoyment. As you navigate this role, the St. Tammany Parish Library can help. First, we have professional librarians skilled with matching children with books they will love to read for fun. We also offer an online research tool called Novelist Plus that can give book recommendations based on other titles that your child has enjoyed. Finally, we offer reading

FAITH NOTES

Rotary hosts group from Northern Ireland

LIFETREE CAFÉ: Bethany Lifetree Café in Slidell is presented every Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1340 Eighth St., Slidell. Anyone is welcome to come join in the one-hour conversation. Free refreshments are provided. Upcoming topics for Lifetree Café include: JAN. 21: Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Abuse JAN. 28: Why Men Hate Church

FEB. 4: Stem Cells FEB. 11: Keeping Love Alive FEB. 18: Why, God? FEB. 25: Make a Difference Now. For information, contact Shelly Bogran, Lifetree Café Bethany Director, at lifetreecafe.bethany@gmail. com or visit lifetreecafe.com. Send news for Faith Notes to sttammany@theadvocate. com.

MLK

dancing, pantomimes and more. Continued from page 1G The Ministerial Alliance will host a banquet at 7 p.m. Greater Covington branch of Sunday at Pentecost. Cost is the NAACP at (985) 264-8721 $20. People can line up for the The Ministerial Alliance of Greater St. Tammany will annual march at 1 p.m. in host three days of events for front of Starlight Missionary the MLK commemoration, Baptist Church, 2100 Second concluding with a march on St., in Olde Towne Slidell. The march will end at Mount OlMartin Luther King Day. A youth talent program will ive AME Church, 2457 Second be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. A service will conclude the Pentecost Baptist Church, commemoration at 3 p.m. at 36138 Shady Lane in Slidell. Mount Olive. For information, call PenteThe event will showcase talent from youth in the alliance cost’s church office at (985) churches, including singing, 641-5527.

PELICAN

Continued from page 1G

we can compete admirably with some of the top teams in the state and in the country.” Those who follow competitive swimming know of PAC’s continued emergence since Moore arrived in summer 2012. When he got to Mandeville — his first head coaching job — Moore said there were approximately 30 swimmers on the team. Now, the squad boasts more than 90 athletes. “We had three state qualifiers at the time, I think,” Moore said. “I asked that initial bunch to stick around; to believe in the program, that we were going to be better. As a first-time head coach, it means a lot to me that they did, and it means a lot to them, too.” The dedication has been evident. Moore said on New Year’s Eve, more than 30 of his older swimmers completed a “Hundred Hundreds”

JOURNAL

Continued from page 1G

Irving found the Hernandez Family through Make-A-Wish. Gareth Hernandez, Grayson’s father, said the family is grateful for the opportunity to meet Irving and to spread the word about the project. “It was an exciting day for all of us,” he said, referring to the day the family learned Grayson was selected to go to Disney World. “We’re excited for Gray.” It’s also been inspiring, Hernandez said. “To know that there is somebody (in Louisiana) who does

“It means we’re committed to improvement and that we can compete admirably with some of the top teams in the state and in the country.” VIC MOORE, PAC coach workout, which involved swimming 100-yard intervals 100 times. “That’s more than 6 miles of swimming,” he said. “Some of them, they were just as excited about that as they get for state.” On a recent frigid morning, a healthy number of young swimmers showed up at PAC to practice — braving freezing temperatures in the process. “It’s a love for the game,” Moore said. Andrew Canulette covers recreation and leisure activities for the St. Tammany Advocate. Email acanulette@ charter.net

this, to help local kids, is really special,” he said. “Kenan has been an inspiration to us. We feel a calling to do something like this to help others as well.” That’s the hope Irving had when he began the Cancer Journal Project. Only one and a half months of the journal have been released online, so there is more material to release and in turn, to help others. The site has a good number of followers, Irving said — mostly people who battle cancer or the loved ones of those who have fought the fight. “We’re trying to spread the word,” Irving said. For information, go online to thecancerjournalproject.org.

RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: St. Tammany Master Gardeners will discuss creating and maintaining landscapes with minimal environmental damage at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St., and at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call the Madisonville Branch at (985) 8454819 or the Slidell Branch at (985) 646-6470. READ WITH A PUP: School-aged children can practice their reading skills on a trained Angels on Paws therapy dog at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call (985) 6466470.

Advocate staff report A group of 10 Northern Ireland teenagers, five of them Catholic, five of them Protestant, were recently in St. Tammany as part of a delegation of Friends Forever. Friends Forever was founded in 1986 to bring together 10 teens ages 15-17 from areas of conflict — Northern Ireland or Israel — for a two-week retreat in the U.S. The teens are together in a neutral environment during which time they can build bonds of trust and friendship and learn about American values of religious and political tolerance and diversity. Friends Forever delegation members participate in team building exercises, community service projects and attend a Catholic Mass and a Protestant service. All participants stay, travel, volunteer and prepare meals together for the two weeks to create what is known as a “life raft” experience. The idea is that when situated next to someone on a life raft, ones humanity takes precedence over religious and political differences. Lodging was provided at the Epworth Project on the Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Photo provided by KENT THOMPSON

Beclan McLaughlin, a counselor with the Friends Forever delegation from Northern Ireland, presents a plaque from Belfast to Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan.

presented a plaque depicting the Belfast coat of arms to express their appreciation. After lunch, the teens and chaperones toured the Global Wildlife Center in Folsom. But the project does not end after the visit. They are charged with the task of being ambassadors of peace when they return to Belfast for the next year. Follow-up activities once the youths return home are to involve the teens, their families, neighbors and classmates for continuing strides toward peace. According to Slidell Rotarian Ken Thompson, one of the ambassadors from a previous delegation was physically attacked for being on the wrong side of The Wall that separates Protestant and Catholic communities, but vowed to continue his crusade for peace in spite of the attack. Rotarians help raise expenses, the largest of which is transportation from Northern Ireland. Future plans include hosting a delegation of Jewish and Arab students in a Friendship Exchange. For information, email Karen Babin at ksbabin@gmail.com or visit www.friendsforeverusa. org.

campus in Slidell and at a home near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Activities included welcoming events hosted by Rotary clubs in LaPlace, St. Charles Parish, Covington and Slidell, as well as dinners in Rotarian’s homes. Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan met with the delegation and proclaimed the day to be Friends Forever Day in Slidell. The delegation also attended the noon meeting of the Rotary

Club of Slidell, where they presented Belfast’s coat of arms to the city of Slidell and Rotary Club of Slidell President Rene Arcemont. The members and guests of the Covington Rotary Club also shared a lunch with the high school students at the Youth Center of the First Baptist Church of Folsom. The visiting teens spoke to the club about Friends Forever’s mission and

light lunch. The presentation begins at noon. The entrance to the conference room and parking for the event are in the rear of the Founders Building. Signs will be posted for the event. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit slidellmemorial.org. EAGAN INSURANCE AGENCY PARTNERS WITH HABITAT: Eagan Insurance Agency recently presented 160 smoke alarms to Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West. The state-of-theart smoke alarms will be used in local homes constructed by HFHSTW. These life-saving devices are worry-free, hard-wired alarms that reduce the need to replace batteries annually, thereby delivering consistent protection within the homes and offering a sense of safety to the Habitat homeowners. Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West was founded in 1981 as the tenth Habitat affiliate in the U.S. and the first in Louisiana. Since, 230 new home construction projects have been completed and sold to local partner families with no profit, zero-interest mortgages.

Shown with fire alarms donated by Eagan Insurance Agency at Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West are, from left, Jennifer Messina, development director at HFHSTW; Marc Eagan, president of Eagan Insurance; John Allen, associate at Eagan Insurance; and Jeff St. Romain, president/CEO of HFHSTW.

BUSINESS BRIEFS FREE NAWIC CLASS: National Women in Construction in partnership with The Home Depot will present an educational program about installing a bathroom vanity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Home Depot, 874 Interstate 10 Service Road, in Slidell. For information, call (985) 643-6604. The class is free, and the installed vanity will be raffled at the Northshore Gumbo CookOff on Feb. 28 at Slidell Little Theatre. Proceeds from the cook-off benefit the nonprofits Slidell Little Theatre, NAWIC and HOYST. FINANCIAL CHECK UP AT LUNCH AND LEARN: The Slidell Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn will feature a financial checkup with guest speakers from Pontchartrain Investments Management in Slidell. Steve Kernahan and fellow financial adviser Mike Rich will talk on “Your Prescription for Financial Health” at the SMH Founders Building, 1150 Robert Blvd., first-floor conference room. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration, blood pressure screenings and a healthy,

Photo provided by Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West

Swifty’s Auto Painting $64988 + (Select Colors) & Body Shop We do Insurace Work & Always Save You Money! Collision Care Specialist. Over 10,000 Colors!

6 Coats Acrylic Enamel with Gloss Hardener. All Cars Sanded & Taped. 1/2 Down in Cash. Balance in Cash Upon Completion. Quality Work. FREE Estimates. 2-year Warranty Against Fading with Proper Cars.

Original Factory Color

$84988

Base Coat & Clear with 3-year Warranty!

468-2104 . 811 Daniel . Corner of 9th . Kenner, LA 70062

The Advocate F theneworleansadvocate.com F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F 3G

Gallery showcases art inspired by natural disaster Photo provided by SLT

The stage is undergoing a transformation as actors prepare for ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ at Slidell Little Theatre. The play opens at 8 p.m. Friday at 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell.

TAMMANY TO DO APPETITE FOR ART: Parish President Pat Brister and the St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Affairs presents the Appetite for Arts Gala and Fundraiser. This year’s President’s Arts Awards will be hosted at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia St., Covington. The gala will feature food from more than 21 St. Tammany Parish restaurants, live music from Ronnie Kole and Christian Serpas, dance performance by Javier Juarez and a theatrical performance by the Slidell Little Theatre. A Patron Party will be hosted from 5 to 6 p.m. by Chef John Besh. Proceeds benefit the St. Tammany Parish Public Art Program. The 2014 honorees are Sara Pagones, performing artist of the year; Martin Needom, visual artist of the year; Alison Pelegrin, literary artist of the year; Phil Anselmo, musical artist of the year; Erick Loos, culinary artist of the year; and Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore, patron of the year. The President’s Award recipient will be Judge Frederick Stephen Ellis. A special Native Son Award will go to Leah Chase. Roberto Seago will receive the Lifetime Achievement award. Tickets can be purchased at St. Tammany Parish Government’s Grants/CRT Offices, 21410 Koop Drive, Building C, 1st floor window, Mandeville or at the St. Tammany Parish Emergency Operations Center, Public Information Office, 510 E. Boston St., Covington. Tickets can also be purchased and donations made to St. Tammany Parish Government’s Public Art Program by mailing a check payable to The Northshore Community Foundation to: St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Affairs, ATTN: Jennifer Bushnell, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471; with “President’s Arts Awards� on the memo line. For information, call (985)8985243 or email arts@stpgov.org.

SLIDELL

INDOOR GOLF CLINIC: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Pinewood Country Club, Country Club Boulevard. James Leitz, PGA golf professional, will cover topics such as “Why does the ball fly the way it does?�, “The Four Impact Alignments� and a “Clubfitting Review.� A question and answer will follow and sign up is available in the golf shop. The clinic is free to Pinewood members and $15 for non-members. Proceeds go to the Bunker Renovation Fund. STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS IN THE EAST: 7 p.m. Friday, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd. East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce red carpet evening with live music, dinner and open bar and presentation of honors to 2014 Chamber Awards. Register online at www.estchamber. com or call (985) 643-5678 or email info@estchamber.com. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: 8 p.m. Friday, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. SLT presents the William Shakespeare classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, co-directed by Julie Generes and Larry Johnson. Performance are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1. Tickets are $16 adults, $8 youth and $5 for children 10 and under. Reservation are accepted at www. slidelllittletheatre.org or call (985) 641-0324. ‘DOUBT, A PARABLE’: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. The Slidell Little Theatre will hold auditions for the Pulitzer and Tony awardwinning drama “Doubt, A Parable,� by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Gary Mendoza. There are roles for three women and one man. Bring a headshot. Call backs are Jan. 19. Show dates are Feb. 27 through March 15. For information, visit www.SlidellLittleTheatre.org. THE IRISH CURSE: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, Jan. 16-31, Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd. “The Irish Curse� is a revealing portrait of how men, and society,

define masculinity. For adult audiences, the funny new play directed by Becky Daigrepont includes Joseph (Allen Bryant), Stephen (Shane Authement), Rick (Ryan Dick) and Kevin (Tony Brown) and Kerian (Brett Trahan). Tickets are $22-$25. For reservations, call (985) 649-3727 or visit www.cuttingedgetheater. com. SALAD DAYS JURIED RECEPTION: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St. Opening reception for the annual parish-wide student art exhibit. Salad Days can be viewed every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 to Feb. 21; with special Saturday hours on Feb. 21, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free.

COVINGTON

FINE WINES FOR CANINES: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Annadele’s Plantation, 71518 Chestnut St., Covington. A five-course meal with wine pairings to benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society. Tickets $85. To make a reservation, call (985) 890-7669. ARBOR DAY SEEDLING GIVEAWAY: 8 a.m. Saturday, Covington Farmers Market, 609 Columbia St. Keep Covington Beautiful in honor of Arbor Day will give out a variety of bare root seedlings until they are gone. For information, email kcb@covla.com or call (985) 867-3652, or visit www. keepcovingtonbeautiful.org. ZION HARMONMIZERS’ THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT: 5 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal, 120 S. New Hampshire St. The Zion Harmonizers, the oldest active gospel quartet in New Orleans, was formed in the Zion City community in 1939. In honor of their 75th anniversary, the group released a new CD, “Bringing in the Sheaves.� Members are Brazella Briscoe Sr., lead vocals; William Briscoe Sr., bass guitar; J.B. Warrick, keyboards/organ; Willie Williams, guitar/vocal bass; Franklin Smith, baritone vocal; Marion Chambers Jr., first tenor vocal; Benjamin Francois III, second tenor vocal; and Charles Harris, drums. The concert is free and followed by a reception with the performers. YMCA BASKETBALL: Jan. 24 through March 7 at the West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road, Covington. Registration is open until Jan. 31 for this basketball program for boys and girls ages 3-7. For information, call the YMCA at (985) 893-9622. MASTER GARDENERS: Register by Jan. 27. Composting, squarefoot gardening and staghorn ferns are among the topics that will be discussed at the St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at First Baptist Church, 16333 Louisiana 1085, Covington. Admission is $20, which includes lunch and snacks. Presentations will include “Monochromatic Gardening� with Dan Gill of the LSU AgCenter; “Edible Landscaping� with Christine Coker of MSU; and “All About Trees� with Will Afton of the LSU AgCenter. For registration information, call the AgCenter at (985) 875-2635.

Hurricane Katrina has caused many interesting twists in many people’s lives. For instance, it has been the trigger for a new art gallery in Slidell. The T&T Gallery at 2760 Sgt. Alfred St. has come into existence because Russ Britton moved south to help rebuild. He has always worked in construction and said, “I had arthritis, which was terrible in my field of work during snowy northern weather.� After Hurricane Katrina, “When I decided to come south to help out, I ended CULTURAL up in Slidell and COLLAGE found that nothKATHLEEN ing was hurting DESHOTEL while I worked.� He only planned to stay for a few months but ended up making this his home and also his place to create art by combining his knowledge of construction and painting. “I like to find objects that people throw in the trash and then turn them into something beautiful and functional again,� he said. Inside the gallery are eclectic examples of art, everything from baskets to unique dolls to a camouflaged desk to an acrylic jellyfish sculpture. “I am open-minded about what people consider art and want to offer something that everyday people would appreciate,� Britton said. There are painted busts with an American Indian theme by Trish and Dave Dixon, of Pearl River, and dolls by Cassandra Smith. The acrylic jellyfish sculpture is a standout in the gallery because of the beautiful colors that represent water in turquoise, green, blue, purple and yellow, which forms the base, and the wires that flow as tentacles beneath. It is amazing in balance and accuracy to the anatomy. Evon Curry presents work in a folk art style that includes bayou scenes of people and birds. She also paints beautiful flowers such as her “Bouquet of Roses� in shades of pink. Small abstract artworks, done in brilliant colors by Rosalind Gonzalez, hang in the gallery. One eye-catching piece includes a fleur-de-lis that emerges partway onto the abstract green, black and white splashes. An interesting piece by Russ Britton gives pause for contemplation. “Out on the Bayou� includes a skull that rises above bayou and swamp reeds, done in black and shades of gray. It gives the feeling of those past whose essence is left in the Louisiana environment. Visit on Mondays from 9

Advocate photo by KATHLEEN DESHOTEL

In the new gallery at 2760 Sgt. Alfred St., among the many interesting and eclectic art pieces on display is the acrylic sculpture ‘Jellyfish’ by Robert Bates. Rosalind Gonzalez combines an emerging fleurde-lis into her abstract art in ‘Irish Love.’

Pearl River artists Trish and Dave Dixon exhibit several American Indian busts. a.m. to 5 p.m. to talk to Kris Graves about the exhibited works or on Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to meet the owner. For further information call Britton at (985) 259-9224 or visit T&T Gallery on Facebook. Kathleen DesHotel writes about the cultural arts in St. Tammany. To reach her, email kathleenfocused@gmail.com.

‘On the Bayou’ by Russ Britton shows an edgier style of art that adds bayou mystery to the many forms of expression in the gallery.

ǸÉœČŁÉ„ȾȨČƒ ČľČ?ČšČ?Č˝ÉœǸÉ‘É´ LČƒČŁÉ„É„Čľ Ń˝<ɤÉ‘ Č?É´Č?É• ǸÉ‘Č? Ń É°Č?ȇ É„Č˝ ÉœČŁČ? 0Ʉɑȇў

Tuesday, JANUARY 20, 2015 at 6:30pm

4G F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

Cindy Petry and Judge Allison Penzato at the Leadership St. Tammany Holiday party

Grayhawk and Robin Perkins with Leadership facilitator Mark Darren Goodgion and outgoing Leadership Johnson President Krass DeGeorge

Leadership & lunch Leadership St. Tammany celebrates the holidays

Advocate photos by MISSIE NOEL

Geoff and Julie Philippus with Janel Evans and Camilla Davis

Vickie Lee and Covington Councilman Jerry Coner

Jennifer Messina and Brad Schroeder were the coordinators for the Leadership party.

The beautiful Old Mandeville home of David and Laura Cressy was recently featured at the annual Leadership St. Tammany Christmas party. Twinkling multi-colored lights led guests through the lush front courtyard and up to the raised cottage’s expansive porch. The home was TAMMANY fully decorated SCENE for the holidays, MISSIE with multiple NOEL trees featuring antique ornaments and special family treasures. The large dining room, highlighted with stunning views of Lake Pontchartrain, provided the graduates and guests with roasted pork and numerous culinary delights to treat every palate. Guests could wander out to the backyard courtyard for beverages and to watch the sunset. Randy Hebert provided music for the event, and this lively crowd kept the merriment moving until the late evening. The party also served as the welcome for new Board President Michael Sprague and to heap accolades on the remarkable achievements of outgoing President Krass DeGeorge.

Hosts for the Leadership party were Laura and David Cressy.

Leslie Rozycki, Michael Sprague and Maurer van Voorthuysen Long-time program facilitator Glen Villalobos was honored as the Outstanding Alum of the Year for his years of commitment and service to the leadership program.

Northlake-Mandeville Rotary luncheon The Northlake-Mandeville Rotary chapter recently celebrated its annual Holiday Luncheon at Beau Chene Country Club. The chapter boasts Bill Allin as its president, with other offices held by Doug Gardner, Tiffany Anton, Darrell Milburn, Steve Saux and Nick Chronis. A large decorated tree in the lobby welcomed guests as they signed in, received their badges and introduced their guests. Richard Moore entertained during the reception with lively piano tunes heralding the season. Each table was decorated with holiday greenery and the entire room looked out over the lakes and golf course at the club. The event, in addition to serving as a monthly meeting, also served as an opportunity to recognize one of the earliest members of the club, the late Ernest Prieto. Prieto’s family was present as the organization honored him posthumously with the “Double Paul Harris Fellowship Award.” The award provides funds to the club, in Prieto’s honor, to continue the mission and purpose of the Rotary Club. President Bill Allin with Secretary Tiffany Anton Special memories of Prieto were shared by those who called him their mentor, a proud St. Paul’s School alumus and a man of strong faith with a fabulous sense of humor who is missed. The organization also presented his wife and granddaughter with special pins recognizing the achievement. The Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club welcomes all guests and meets every Thursday at noon at the Beau Chene Country Club. In addition to local service projects, the group supports other local community organizations such as New Heights Therapy, Safe Harbor, Boy Scouts and the Northlake Nature Center. For information, call Mike Bradley at (504) 616-5946. Missie Arata Noel is the society and features writer for the St. Tammany Advocate. She can be contacted by email at jrnoel@ bellsouth.net.

Evans and Peggy Spiceland with Bill Allin at the NorthlakeMandeville Rotary December meeting

ABOVE: Nick and Diane Chronis and Lorraine and Darrell Milburn

LEFT: Hank Kelly, Richard Moore and Rudy Viener at the Rotary Christmas party

Emily and Jeri Prieto

Enjoying the holidays at the Rotary function were Danny Schaus and Ben Motion.

The Advocate F theneworleansadvocate.com F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F 5G

PARADES

LYRA

Continued from page 1G there, you can find more information on how to be a “tourist in your own town.â€? But with more than 20 Mardi Gras parades set to roll, walk and float, it’s time to take a closer look at Carnival in St. Tammany. SUNDAY: The first parade to hit the streets will be the Krewe of Claude, led by Grand Marshal and WWL-TV anchor Sally Ann Roberts. It follows the traditional parade route in Slidell at 1 p.m. The 2015 parade theme is “Claude Celebrates the Mystical Sounds of Music.â€? JAN. 25: The Krewe of Slidellians parades at 1 p.m. in Slidell. The parade is organized each year by the Slidell Women’s Civic Club. JAN. 31: The Krewe of Bilge boat parade leaves at noon from the Tammany Yacht Club docks by Phil’s Marina CafĂŠ on Harbor Drive in Slidell. Watch from the fire station in Eden Isle for the boats to come by, decorated with the theme “Fairy Tales and Myths.â€? Flambeaux lead the original walking Krewe of Mona Lisa & MoonPie at 7 p.m. from the corner of Carey and Robert Street in Olde Towne Slidell. This year’s theme is “Mona Directs Hollywood South,â€? led by Grand Marshal Carol Wolfram. FEB. 1: The Mystic Krewe of Perseus rolls at 1 p.m. in Slidell. The members roll with the theme “Imaginary Places.â€? In Pearl River, the Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club parades at 12:15 p.m., beginning at Pearl River High School. The parade supports the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation and Crippled Children’s Camp and hosts an annual senior citizens’ dinner for the town. FEB. 6: The first night parade will be the women’s Krewe of Eve parade in Mandeville at 7 p.m. It starts near the junction of La. 22 and U.S. 190 and ends on East Causeway Approach. This year’s theme is “Theme Park Adventures.â€? FEB. 7: The first of two dog parades, the Krewe de Paws parades on two and four legs beginning at 10 a.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. The krewe donates proceeds to various local animal-loving nonprofit organizations. One of the more eclectic parades, the Krewe of Push Mow, starts at 11 a.m. at the Abita Town Hall on Level Street in Abita Springs and returns to Town Hall for a party immediately afterward. This year’s theme is “Future Film Flops.â€? The Krewe of Olympia, one of the oldest in St. Tammany, parades at 6 p.m. in Covington. Founded in 1965, the krewe lines up in front of St. Tammany Parish Justice Center on Columbia Street and follows a route through the historic downtown Covington area. One of the newest krewes, the men’s Mystic Krewe of Titans, rolls at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell. FEB. 8: The Krewe of Dionysus parades in Slidell beginning at 1 p.m. The second boat parade, the Krewe of Tchefuncte, cruises at 2 p.m. in Madisonville on the Tchefuncte River, starting at Salty’s Marina. This year’s theme is “Krewe of Tchefuncte Gets a Reality Check.â€? FEB. 13: The women’s Krewe of Selene parades at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell to the theme “This is How We Roll.â€? FEB. 17: Mardi Gras features the Krewe of Covington Lions Club parade at 10 a.m. in Covington. It’s followed by the Mystic Krewe of Covington. In Lacombe, the Krewe of Chahta-Ima parades at 1 p.m. In Folsom, the Krewe of Folsom parades at 2 p.m. In Bush, the Krewe of Bush parades at 9 a.m. FEB. 22: A popular postMardi Gras parade is the Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws, a dog parade held on the Mandeville lakefront. This year’s theme is “Mardi Paws Takes a Road Trip and Visits Destinations Across America.â€? The rain date is March 1. If you think Mardi Gras has come early this year, consider this as a trial run. Next year, Mardi Gras is Feb. 9.

Continued from page 1G Founding President Cindy Casanova, Krewe Secretary Stephanie Knight, Knapp and Queen Elizabeth Impastato recently met to preview their costumes in anticipation of the ball. They looked over a collection of their signature throw, the hand decorated fedora hats that will be used to decorate the venue. Of particular note will be the specially made collars that will be presented to the queen and eight others. Nick Richard, executive director of the National Alliance for Mental Illness-St. Tammany, is this year’s king. Knapp said the ball will be an opportunity to focus a spotlight on NAMI. When members of the Krewe of Lyra wanted to start a new Carnival krewe five years ago, they wanted a nonprofit Advocate staff photo by REBECCA RATLIFF partner. The Mardi Gras Wonderland collar hangs on the spiral staircase in Mary Grace Knapp’s Mardi Gras room in Mandeville. According to Knapp, the officers voted to partner with NAMI-St. Tammany. “It was the group we felt the most connected to,� she said. “Because we must be crazy to start a new Mardi Gras krewe.� Knapp said the group formed initially as a women’s krewe to follow Mandeville’s Original Krewe of Orpheus. Then Orpheus folded. Lyra became a coed krewe and changed its route to parade in Covington. Last year, sleet made Advocate staff photo for a cold and wet parade. Advocate staff photo by REBECCA RATLIFF Still, “it’s been a great The gold train will be worn by the King of Lyra at the Cindy Casanova, founding president of the Krewe of run,� Knapp said. If somefinal ball on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. Hearts and fleurde-lis will be added to the train to honor the theme Lyra, wears the Storybook one comes forward who wants to step into the role Sky collar. ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ of captain and maintain Lyra’s mission and spirit, Stephanie Failla the krewe will continue, Knight, secretary of she said. the Krewe of Lyra, A limited number of wears Alice’s Party tickets may still be availcollar. able for Saturday’s ball Advocate staff photo by and include cocktails, Photo provided by MARCIA BALL REBECCA RATLIFF cuisine and entertainment Marcia Ball plays the Krewe of Lyra’s for $100. For informafinal blow out ball, ending a five-year tion, call (985) 727-1712 or run as a Mandeville based krewe. (985) 727-2064.

Public school math textbooks up for review Advocate staff report Math textbooks being considered for adoption and use in all St. Tammany Parish public schools will be on display for review by the public at two locations from Jan. 20 through March 4. The proposed textbooks may be reviewed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the St. Tammany Parish School Board Harrison Curriculum Center, 706 West 28th Ave., Covington; and the Brooks Educational Complex, 2544 Sergeant Alfred Drive, Slidell. For information, call (985) 898-3211.

Slidell Women’s Civic Club members assisted at the fall Keep Slidell Beautiful cleanup. Helping were, front from left, Charnetta Robinson, Alison Rooney, Melba Houvenaeghel, Rosemary Clement, Anna Merle Merritt, Jessica Rooks, Mary Clement; and back, Lonnie Favre, Ramona Carlin, Pat Gebbia, Michelle Chappuis, Margarita McInerney, Martha Jones, Barbara Berdine, Caroyn McDowell and Bobbie Scaglione.

Keep Slidell to give away trees Saturday Advocate staff report Keep Slidell Beautiful will have a tree give away in honor of Arbor Day beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday in Heritage Park. One 3-gallon tree will be given to each person 18 or older while supply lasts. KSB sponsors city-wide cleanups and other beautification projects throughout the year. For information on KSB, visit www. keepslidellbeautiful.org. Photo provided by SWCC

$$

$

$%

!! ! ! #!

6G F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

community HOMEOWNERS NOTICES Group hosts memoir writer Advocate staff report Cathie McFarland will discuss her work on memoir writing when the Northshore Literary Society meets from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at a new location, Mac’s on Boston restaurant, 324 E. Boston St., Covington. “My interest in memoir writing began when I wanted to write my own story for future generations,” McFarland said. “My friends urged me to teach what I had learned. Now I have five memoir writing classes

and find it one of the most rewarding teaching and mentoring experiences I have ever had.” She said the talk will focus on the many forms that memoir writing takes, such as cookbooks, travel essays and stories to accompany art or photos. All are invited, and food and beverages will be served. Meetings are free to members and $10 for nonmembers. The Northshore Literary Society is a nonprofit organization that cel-

ebrates the vibrant literary community of the north shore through social and educational events, peer support and development, and the promotion of literacy. Dues are $35 a year and include six bimonthly meetings. Nonmembers are welcome to attend meetings at a charge of $10. For information, visit the Northshore Literary Society on Facebook, email northshoreliterarysociety@gmail. com or call (985) 788-2293.

Hudson, a 6-monthold, male pit bull terrier mix is in the adoption program at the St. Tammany Humane Society.

HCRA HOLDS POTLUCK: The Hermadel Estates — Carolyn Park Residents Association will have a pot luck from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Sons of Italy Lodge 2449, 1619 East West Drive, in Slidell. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7. Items for the pot luck should arrive at 6:15 p.m. The event is for residents of both subdivisions, to promote camaraderie among neighborhood residents and to foster participation in the Neighborhood Watch Program. The HCRA is comprised of neighborhood residents who meet about every eight weeks, to discuss and promote the safety, beauty and tranquility of the Hermadel Estates and Carolyn Park neighborhoods. There are no dues or fees; and non-homeowners are welcomed. For information about the pot luck, contact Janet Mortrud at (985) 649-2020. For information about the HCRA, contact Michael De Sandro at (985) 201-5459 or Mark Alexander, (985)

235-8329. MILITARY ROAD ALLIANCE: The Military Road Alliance in eastern St. Tammany Parish will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Live Oak Living Center on East Gause in Slidell. The guest speaker will be St. Tammany Parish Coroner Charles Preston. He will present a status update on the Coroner’s Office. After his brief presentation, Preston will take questions from the audience. All MRA members are encouraged to attend and the meeting is open to the public. MRA President Jay Hilker will present a report from the By-Laws Committee, with expected proposed changes for the organization to consider. The MRA is an umbrella organization for over a dozen large subdivisions in eastern St. Tammany in the general geographical area of North and South Military Road near Slidell. For information, contact Hilker at anotary@bellsouth.net.

Anti-abortion events set Advocate staff report

Photo provided by STHS

Let’s FIX Dat offers $15 spay/neuter for pit bulls Advocate staff report According to Dr. Michelle Newfield, interim director of the St. Tammany Humane Society, pit bulls make up a third to more than a half of all shelter intakes nationally, yet are the No. 1 dog being bred in America. Pit bulls are by far the most euthanized breed in America, and studies estimate up to 1 million pit bulls are euthanized annually. “Pit bulls have a longer road to adoption,” Newfield said, “often due to prejudices, laws and bans.

They are not only the most bred dogs in America, but they are also the most euthanized breed in America.” To help ease this situation, the St. Tammany Humane Society is offering “Let’s FIX DAT.” Pit bull terriers can be spayed or neutered for $15. Only 100 spots are available through program. The dog must have proof of current rabies and distemper-parvo vaccines to participate. Reservations must be made in person and $15 must be paid at time to reserve the time.

For information, call (985) 8927387. Founded in 1953 by Holly Frederick Reynolds in memory of her cocker spaniel, Yankee Doodle Dandy, the St. Tammany Humane Society is one of the largest nonprofit, non-governmental, no-kill animal welfare organizations in Louisiana. It remains committed to the welfare and wellbeing of the Gulf Coast region’s neglected, abused and abandoned pets by providing them with veterinary care, fostering, and adoption services.

The 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade will be commemorated with a series of local and statewide activities sponsored by Louisiana Right to Life, the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Louisiana Baptists Convention, the Louisiana Family Forum, the Knights of Columbus, Baton Rouge Right to Life and Concerned Women for America. Buses will leave Jan. 24 from area churches for those who wish to attend the Louisiana Life March in Baton Rouge. Buses depart at 7:15 a.m. from St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., and at 8 a.m. from St. Luke Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd. The buses will arrive back in Slidell about 2:30 p.m. The cost of transportation is $15. Riders should bring a bag lunch; water will be supplied. To reserve a seat, call (985) 6439547.

A bus from Mandeville will leave from Mary Queen of Peace. For details, email Karen Arnold at KTA1205@charter.net. A Life Walk is planned for 1 p.m. Jan. 31 in Slidell. This is a 1-mile walk, with police escort, that starts and ends at the Crisis Pregnancy Center, 550 Gause Blvd., Slidell. For information, call Paul Rohlinger at (985) 641-4097. The annual Pro Life Oratory Contest for students in junior high and high school will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd. Participants will give a fiveto seven-minute speech. For information, call Mary Powell at (985) 640-3680. A Ladies Valentine Tea sponsored by the Lady Kaycees of Knights of Columbus Council 2732 will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 21. Donations will be accepted for the Crisis Pregnancy Center. For information, call (985) 649-7523.

DŽƌĞ ǁŽŵĞŶ ĚŝĞ ŽĨ ŚĞĂƌƚ ĚŝƐĞĂƐĞ ƚŚĂŶ Ăůů ĨŽƌŵƐ ŽĨ ĐĂŶĐĞƌ ĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚ͘

ηEK> 'KZ

The Advocate F theneworleansadvocate.com F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F 7G

community

Gluten-free Girl Scout cookies coming Favorites, new raisin-oatmeal treat on menu when sales start Friday vored chunks. The two cookies join favorites like Thin Mints, Two new Girl Scout cookies, Samoas (celebrating its 40th including a gluten-free cook- birthday), Trefoils, Tagalongs, ie, are joining the Girl Scout Do-Si-Dos and Savannah Cookie ranks when local sales Smiles. All cookies are preservative-free, kosher, with zero begin Friday. The gluten-free Toffee-tas- trans fat per serving. Girl Scouts Louisiana East tic cookie is a rich, buttery cookie with golden toffee is piloting the sale of the glubits, and Rah-Rah Raisins is ten-free cookie at $5 per box, a crispy oatmeal cookie with with all other cookie varieties raisins and Greek yogurt fla- remaining at $4 per box, upon

Advocate staff report

delivery. Alisha Moore, vice president of sales at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, said, “It’s something customers are requesting more and more across the country. We’re interested to see whether southeast Louisiana customers embrace the cookie as well.� Girl Scouts will take their initial cookie orders from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1 and will sell them

Mayor speaks to Kiwanis

ferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana. For information about Girl Scouts, call the council office in New Orleans at (504) 733-8220 or visit www.gsle. org.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS

Photo provided by the Mandeville Kiwanis Club

Children’s Museum fundraiser tickets on sale Pull; a raffle; a balloon drop. Tickets for the gala will Early bird tickets are avail- be $75 through Jan. 16, after able through Friday for the which the price will increase March 8 fundraising gala, “Cel- to $100. Early birds can also ebration: A Treasure Odyssey,� pay $1,000 per table through to benefit the Children’s Mu- Jan. 16 or $1,200. To order tickets for the gala seum of St. Tammany. The gala will take place at or the raffle, visit cmstkids. the Castine Center in Mandev- org or go to LeBlanc Pediatille and will feature local tele- rics, 1100 N. Causeway Blvd., vision personalities such as Suite 104, Mandeville. The Celebration CommitMargaret Orr, WDSU’s chief meteorologist; ; and Doug tee for Children’s Museum Mouton, WWL-TV’s sports di- of St. Tammany launched onrector. The event’s Culinary line sales of its iRaffle, a $10 Showcase will pit more than chance to win an Apple iPad, 40 restaurants’ best culinary Apple Mac Book or Apple offerings against one another iMac, with only 1,500 chancto vie for Celebration’s Choice es sold. There is a one in 500 chance of winning. The raffle honors. There will be live music by is available online at cmstkids. Groovy 7 and Fontainebleau org/index.php/raffle. The tech-savvy iRaffle is High School Jazz Band; live and silent auctions; Treasure part of the committee’s fes-

Advocate staff report

tive annual fundraiser that has raised more than $850,000. Top sponsors of the event include Ochsner, St. Tammany Parish Hospital and LeBlanc Pediatrics. The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany is the signature project of the Junior League of Greater Covington in partnership with St. Tammany Parish and is a community partner of St. Tammany Parish Government and the St. Tammany Parish School System. To order Celebration event or raffle tickets, visit cmstkids.org or LeBlanc Pediatrics, 1100 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 104, in Mandeville. For information, contact Celebration Chairwoman Holly Cain at (985) 246-4714 or email celebration@cmstkids. org.

HEALTH BRIEFS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: A grief recovery support group will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd. For information, call (985) 280-6612. BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS: Veteran dads will teach rookies about caring for a new baby — and a new mom — and the new fatherhood role from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. The cost is $10. For information, call (985) 898-4435. BABY CHAT FOR SIBLINGS: The siblings of newborns will gain understanding about the changes that occur when mom and dad bring home a new baby during Baby Chat for Siblings, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. There is no cost. For information, call (985) 898-4435. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT: A Brain Injury Connections support group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. This group is designed for people who have sustained brain injuries because of trauma, stroke, aneurysm or other neurological incidents. For information, contact Ann Mejia at (985) 640-0498 or anntm70@yahoo.com. BIG BROTHER, BIG SISTER: Children ages 3-10 will learn safe

the council’s jurisdiction, funding troop activities with the remainder helping the council to maintain properties, train and recruit volunteers, and support council initiatives. Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves girls in grades kindergarten through 12th grades in the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jef-

ä See more healthrelated information at theneworleans advocate.com. ways to interact and care for their family’s new baby during the “Big Brother, Big Sisterâ€? program from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the first-floor conference room of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Founders Building, 1150 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Parents will also receive tips on preparing their children for their new family addition. There is a $10 fee per family. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit SlidellMemorial.org. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Adults with types 1 or 2 diabetes and their family members may benefit from a diabetes support group at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in the first-floor conference room of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Founders Building, 1150 Robert Blvd. No registration is required. Call (985) 280-1554 or send email to paula.brown@slidellmemorial. org for a list of monthly topics and information. CO-PARENTING CLASSES: A series of two classes for divorcing parents who want to keep their children from becoming children in the middle will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 19 and 26. There’s also a children’s version for ages 6-12 years, held at the same times, to provide children help with issues they may confront as their parents go through a di-

vorce. Register no later than 1 p.m. on the Friday prior to the first session. To register or for information, contact ksupan@ stph.org or (985) 898-4435. LOSING A CHILD: St. Tammany Hospital Hospice will hold a grief support group focused on the loss of a child at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the hospice office, 725 W. 11th Ave. Free. For information, call (985) 871-5974 or email amarion@stph.org. COPING WITH DIABETES: Jeannette Rousseau, a diabetes educator with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, will present a program on “Coping with Diabetes and Keeping Well in the New Year� during a Lunch & Learn program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Community Center at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. The entrance is off Brewster Road. A light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling (985) 292-1234 or sending email to jportmann@ christwoodrc.com. INFANT AND CHILD CPR: Handson training in performing life-saving CPR and relieving choking will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Register a week in advance. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. This is not a CPR certification class. For information, contact ksupan@stph.org or (985) 8984435.

LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Slidell Noon Lions will have a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Lions Den on the corner of Cleveland and Carey streets in Slidell. Pancakes, sausage, milk and coffee are available for a $6. All proceeds go to the LeaderDogs for the Blind. LeaderDogs raises, trains and gives service dogs to the blind in order to make a difference in and improve their lives. PROJECT PROM DONATION DAY: Donations of gently used formals for Project Prom 2015 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dogwood Cottage, 529 North Columbia St. in Covington. Presented by the Junior League of Greater Covington, Project Prom allows high school girls to select up to two formals and accessories at no cost on Feb. 28 at the Junior League headquarters, 529 North Columbia St., Covington. Formal wear can be floorlength or cocktail dresses of all sizes that are appropriate for high school students and meet applicable dress codes.

Donations of evening shoes, purses, sashes, shawls and costume jewelry also will be accepted. For information, contact project chairwoman Lauren Menier at (504) 427-3663. FREE TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 24, the St. Tammany Homeownership Center, a service provided by Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West, will begin offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance to families earning less than $53,000 per year. The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program at STHOC is in its fifth year and has reliable, IRS-trained volunteers and STHOC staff to answer questions and provide assistance through April 11. Individual tax returns will be prepared by appointment only on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1400 North Lane, Mandeville. For questions or to schedule an appointment, contact Kevin Zamjahn at (985) 893-3172, ext. 225, or email kzamjahn@ habitatstw.org. MASTER GARDENER WORKSHOP: Composting, square-foot gar-

dening and staghorn ferns are among the topics that will be discussed at the St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church, 16333 La. 1085, Covington. The deadline to register is Jan. 27. Admission is $20, which includes lunch and snacks. Presentations will include “Monochromatic Gardening� with Dan Gill of the LSU AgCenter; “Edible Landscaping� with Christine Coker, of MSU; and “All About Trees� with Will Afton, of the LSU AgCenter. For registration information, call the AgCenter at (985) 875-2635. NORTHSHORE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB: The club will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly Ave., Abita Springs. Topics include participation with university and civic groups in the Jan. 24 demonstration against “The Response,� a controversial prayer rally on the Louisiana State University campus featuring Gov. Bobby Jindal. For more information, call (504) 296-6683.

$ ! !$ $' ! ! ! & :PV NBZ IBWF TFWFSF TQBTUJDJUZ B DPOEJUJPO UIBU DBO BGGFDU ZPVS BCJMJUZ UP NPWF POF PS NPSF PG ZPVS MJNCT PS UP NPWF POF TJEF PG ZPVS CPEZ 4FWFSF TQBTUJDJUZ NBZ CF BTTPDJBUFE XJUI TQJOBM DPSE JOKVSZ NVMUJQMF TDMFSPTJT DFSFCSBM QBMTZ !$ & ' * . *% * * & . % &" &* */ /

r JNQSPWF HBJU IZHJFOF BDUJWJUJFT PG EBJMZ MJWJOH BOE ! r EFDSFBTF TQBTN GSFRVFODZ QBJO BOE GBUJHVF r QSPNPUF UPOF SFEVDUJPO BOE DPNQMFNFOU SFIBCJMJUBUJWF UIFSBQJFT

# # " ( "! " " "! &"

" %% &" #% "" ' % % & &" ( # ' % % #% "# % " %" !

* *-% / - %/ +! ,0! !0 00

&* %& * % & - * % - !!0! * % . # %% % '00', ! '(+ ,( ,+ %

% $- # #& . / *% #

IUUQ XXX BBOT PSH FO 1BUJFOU *OGPSNBUJPO $POEJUJPOT BOE 5SFBUNFOUT 4QBTUJDJUZ BTQY "DDFTTFE +BOVBSZ

%( ( " %( $ $

The guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club of the Northshore, Mandeville was Mandeville Mayor Don Villere. He spoke about road work and other beatification projects going on in the city. Shown are, from left, Northshore Mandeville Kiwanis Club President Guy Guinot and Mayor Donald Villere who is also a club member. The club meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at the Mandeville Community Center, 3090 East Causeway Approach. Visitors are welcome. For information, contact Doug Ferrer at dferrer@bankoneresource. com or call (985) 640-7260.

at booth locations throughout the council’s 23 parishes from Feb. 27 through March 15. With the introduction of Digital Cookie, an online platform which allows girls to sell cookies online for the first time through personalized websites and email marketing, the local council hopes to increase its cookie sales, which topped 1 million boxes in 2014. All proceeds remain within

8G F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

schools

Photo provided

Mayfield’s best

Fast stackers

Photo provided by Florida Avenue Elementary School

Florida Avenue Elementary School in Slidell was one of 27 Louisiana schools in November that participated in the World Speed Stacking Association’s push for a ninth Guinness World Record for the most people sport stacking at multiple locations in one day. The school had estimated it would have 450 stackers and verified 481. Seen here with their stacks are, from left, Emma Beard, Madison Saltalmachia, Emily Holmes, Eva Eaton and Jasper Graves.

From left are Kay Peats, Americanism chairwoman for the Homer Williams VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8720; Rebecca Molina, Abita Springs Elementary School teacher; Mike Peats, post commander; Anna Jones, sophomore at Northlake Christian School; Ada Tusa, senior at Mandeville High School; Lauren Ellison, junior at Northlake Christian School; Mike Alexander, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School teacher; post President Carol Palermo; Tim Anger, Northlake Christian School teacher; and Beth Laderer, Patriot’s Pen Essay post chairwoman.

Henry L. Mayfield Elementary School announced its Student of the Year. Kiera Voisey will represent Mayfield Elementary for the 201415 school year. She is a fifth-grade student who was selected by a committee interview for her outstanding academics, leadership and citizenship both in school and throughout the community.

Reindeer sandwiches

Photo provided by Whispering Forest

Tracey Bruce and Kaleb Brightman show the reindeer sandwiches they made at their holiday party in Rebecca Priest’s kindergarten class at Whispering Forest Elementary.

State volleyball awards

Photo provided by Hannah High

At the Louisiana State Volleyball All -State Team Banquet, two Archbishop Hannan High School volleyball players were honored. Hailey Cabeceiras received All-State honors for Division IV. Katie Lauga received the Kathy Trosclair Award. This is an award given in honor of a well loved and accomplished Louisiana volleyball coach and player and is based on a player’s work ethic and positive attitude on and off the court. It is given to a student athlete who has demonstrated love for the sport and her teammates and is one of the top honors for a volleyball player to receive. Both awards are open to players in the state of Louisiana and voted on by coaches throughout the state. Shown are, from left, Katie Lauga, Coach Rebekka Bonnaffee and Hailey Cabeceiras.

Photos provided by VFW Post 8720

VFW Post 8720 names winners among area students, teachers Advocate staff report Veterans of Foreign Wars recognizes the top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who instill patriotism and promote citizenship effectively. Competition starts at a local Post, then District, State and National level. National winners receive $1,000 and $1,000 for their school, plus an all-expensespaid trip to attend the National VFW Conference. The Homer Williams VFW Post 8720 in Abita Springs had a winner in each of the three grade levels. Two have won at both the Post and District levels. Announcement of the state winners will be in January. The kindergarten through fifth-grade winner is Rebecca Molina, a gifted students teacher from Abita Springs Elementary and Abita Middle School. She teaches gifted students first through fourth grade in math, reading, science and social studies. Weekly, she supports her students to design and present a “citizenship” play to the student body on live broadcast to bring a message about their daily actions and to be role models in their community and school. She is active in the Abita Springs community with such activities as Friends of the Park, School PTA Reflections, Veterans Days Program, Northshore Reading Council and Abita Town Hall community activities. She won at the District level and is competing at the State level. The sixth- to eighth-grade winner is Mike Alexander, from Our Lady of Lake Roman Catholic School. He teaches seventh-grade U.S. history. He encourages tomorrow’s leaders to think of those less fortunate and mobilized the school’s Catholic community to fill a bus with food to be donated to the Covington Food Bank. There were 8,639 pounds of food donated. He stresses the importance of civic responsibility and guides the students to scrutinize the Articles of the

Community Center at Christwood Wellness Membership Fee! On any new membership through March 31, 2015, in honor of our upcoming One Year Anniversary. For details or to schedule a tour, call (985) 292-1234. 23,000 sq. ft. of gorgeous, state-of-the-art wellness, open to individuals and couples from the surrounding area who are age 55+. Genius, isn’t it?

HEATED SALTWATER POOL & AEROBICS STUDIO Sean Noel, Patriot’s Pen Essay second-place winner, a seventh-grader at Mandeville Junior High, is shown with Homer Williams VFW Post 8720 Commander Mike Peats and Hunter Sherwood, first-place Patriot’s Pen Essay winner in Post and District, who is a sixth-grader at Mandeville Middle School. Constitution and Bill of Rights. He won at district level and is competing at the state level. The ninth- through 12thgrade winner is Tim Anger, from Archbishop Hannan High School. He teaches civics and a law studies class. He shares his love of law and civics with the students and is the moderator for the school’s Mock Trial Team that competes in several state competitions each year. He was named the Teacher of the Year for 2012-13. VFW’s premier scholarship program is the Voice of Democracy contest. It is open to students in grades nine to 12. Each year, more than 50,000 students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme This year’s theme is “Why I Appreciate American’s Veterans.” The post had eight entries. The first-place winner is Ada Tusa, a senior at Mandeville High School. She also won at

the district level and is competing for a scholarship at the state level. Second-place winner is Anna Jones, a sophomore at Northlake Christian School. The third-place winner is Lauren Ellison, a junior at Northlake Christian School. Patriot’s Pen essay contest is for students in grades six to eight who compete for one of 46 national awards ranging from $5,000 to $500 by writing an essay on the annual theme. This year’s theme is “Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s History and Future.” The post had 182 entries. The first-place winner is Hunter Sherwood. He won district and is competing at the state level. The state winner will be announced in January. Hunter is a sixth-grade student at Mandeville Middle School. Sean Noel, a seventh-grade student at Mandeville Junior High School, won second place. Philip Nicaud, an eighth-grade student at Northlake Christian School, won third place.

• Low, moderate, and high intensity classes • Professional instructors • State-of-the-art fitness room

NEW, LONGER HOURS. NOW OPEN: • Monday-Friday, 6 am to 9 pm • Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm • Separate entrance and parking off Brewster Road

LOTUS SPA SERVICES • Tuesday-Friday, 10 am to 6 pm • Monday & Saturday by appointment • Visit LotusSpaChristwood.com

100 Christwood Blvd. • Covington, LA 70433

(985) 292-1234 • www.ChristwoodRC.com

schools

The Advocate F theneworleansadvocate.com F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F 9G

SCHOOL BRIEFS CHRIST EPISCOPAL PRESENTS “PATH TO COLLEGE�: Christ Episcopal School is offering “The Path to College,� a presentation for parents and students on preparing for the college admission process, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. High School Division Head Jeff Brock and Director of College Guidance Tom Rushing will provide information related to planning for college, academically and otherwise. Topics will include an introduction to state graduation requirements, TOPS (Louisiana’s subsidized tuition program for residents), academic options through high school including Advanced Placement courses and other honors course choices, introduction to the college admission process, financial options and opportunities, and the role of parents through high school and the college planning, search and decision-making process. Questions to be discussed include n Do course choices made in high school matter to colleges? n How do differences in high schools affect college options? n What about AP courses verses standard courses? n Do TOPS dollars only apply to public universities? n How do the national college admission tests (SAT, ACT) affect college admission and scholarship money? n How does need-based financial assistance really work? n Are expensive colleges worth the money? This event is free, open to the public and will take place in the Center of Inquiry theater, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington. All middle- and high-school-aged students and their parents are invited to attend. For information, call (985) 871-9902 or visit christepiscopalschool.org. SLIDELL HIGH KICKS OFF RENAISSANCE PROGRAM: Slidell Junior High School recently announced a partnership with Olive Garden Restaurant

Photo provided by St. Paul’s

Photo provided by Covington High

Louisiana Cattleman’s Queen Photo provided by Slidell Junior High

Announcing Renaissance, a new partnership and programbetween Slidell Junior High and Olive Garden, are, from left, Olive Garden general manager Brit Bartels, Julie Lupo, Liz Hebert and Slidell Junior High Principal Patrick Mackin. as they establish a new academic program, Renaissance. Throughout the year, students at Slidell Junior High School are recognized for their academic achievement. On Feb. 13, the school will host its first Renaissance Pep Rally. Students will receive T-shirts, coupons and other prizes for their achievements in the classroom and on state tests. The Olive Garden Restaurant in Slidell, with General Manager Brit Bartels, has donated more than $1,000 in gift cards and certificates. Students who have earned at least a 2.8 grade point average and scholar athletes will receive specially designed T-shirts; students with perfect atten-

dance will receive gift cards; and all students with a 4.0 GPA will receive prizes, including a limo ride to Olive Garden for lunch. Slidell Junior High School Principal Patrick Mackin says he is excited about the opportunity to recognize students’ academic performance. “We continuously stress the importance of academics to our students, and this is a chance to really shine a spotlight on their accomplishments,� Mackin said. “It has also given us an opportunity to connect with community members and local businesses, many of whom have come forward with generous donations.�

Covington High School junior Amanda Haley was recently chosen as the 2015 Louisiana Cattleman’s Queen. As part of her reign, Haley will travel across the state to livestock shows and functions. She will be required to promote the beef industry and share her knowledge of the Cattlemen’s Association and the cattle industry. She will attend events such as the Louisiana Beef Cook-off in Shreveport and the Ag Expo in West Monroe as well as beef conferences and The Cattle Festival in Abbeville.

St. Paul’s School senior George Cazenavette, center, was awarded a scholarship Jan. 6 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. With Cazenavette at the scholarship presentation are two members of the order: Martin Kearney, a professor of English at Southeastern Louisiana University, and William Moran Jr.

Catholic education essay wins award Advocate staff report Saint Paul’s School announced that senior George Cazenavette has been awarded a scholarship by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, West Florida Parishes Division. Cazenavette was selected as the winner from St. Paul’s after writing an essay on the “Value of Catholic Education.�

Lee Road top students

Lee Road Junior High School recently recognized its December Students of the Month for each grade level. They are shown, front from left, Mary Grace Travers, Tyler Muse, Ivana Kuchler, and Presley Taylor; and back, Sarah Beth Byrd, Travers Benoit, Jessica Talley, Sarah Vidal, Photo provided by Lee Road Junior High and Alex Champagne.

3

( 5 :5 >,:4 &* 8, $ (. 5 ; ( * !(( 5. ( * !(( &5.,5 ( ,585 * * 8:4 ( 4 5,:4 5 /84 5 ) 8 (50 ,4 :8:4 # * 4 8&,*5

2

-% 66%6"6%"96"

(:)&*:) &* ( 58& /+-%6 0 <5. . 4 # ?&* 5 $,* ,,'5 4 , 4 ,, ,= 5

( 55 88 4& 5 4,5,( *5 8>4, , ) ( 58& #5 &( &*8 4 & & 58& &

> ( ( 5 4 ,(( 8 5 ,((,<5 58 *' % ,* 8$ # 4 # ,(( 8&,* >1 58 *' % ,* 8$ # 4 # ,(( 8&,* >1

66%6"6%"96" .4,#4 55&; < 58 1 ,)

10G F Thursday, January 15, 2015 F theneworleansadvocate.com F The Advocate

ʶࡍˢҁӏͳҠˢʶ ŽѐˢʇͳȟυҠ úȟϯԀȟҁࡤʫ к̹ ͱ Ӻࢆ

ijѐˢϯ ҴȟϞ ͱ ϻѐϞ Oȟͳυࡤ

Ɠ͟ˢ :Ԁʶ̾ˢӏ Žȟࡍˢҁ Ѝϯ ȟʇˢɮЍЍγ

Ҏ

" ( & ) ! " ' ! " ! + * " ' # & + * " ' #

) ! ! $ + * &

ƓdǹƓ :ˢ Žȟࡍˢҁ ӏЍ ϻϻࢆࢆࢆ ȟϯʶ ɮˢʇЍϞˢ ȟ :Ԁʶ̾ˢӏ Žȟࡍˢҁ Ťҁˢ̮ˢҁҁˢʶ AԀҠӏЍϞˢҁ̨

Ž AƪŽƓijědŭ ij :ƪO¥dƓ Ž ǭdŭ ǽijƪ ƪƓ´ijŭÁȐd ƪŽ Ɠij AijġƓ AƓ ǽijƪ ǭÁ ƓdǹƓ ědŽŽ ¥d ġOӀijŭ dě Áċ ƪŽÁġ¥ ġ ƪƓijě ƓdO ŽǽŽƓděћ ědě:dŭŽ´ÁŤ ÁŽ ġijƓ ŭdŬƪÁŭdO Ɠij ŤƪŭA´ Žd ¥ijijOŽ ŭijě ġǽ :ƪO¥dƓ Ž ǭdŭ ċijA ƓÁijġ

$

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.