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St.Tammany Students of theYear announced

Sharon Edwards TAMMANY TIMES SEDWARDS@THEADVOCATE.COM

Libraries open worlds for children, families If I want to find a book on how to use the latest photo editing software, or the perfect recipe for chicken mole or a new book of short stories, I go to the library.

For me, books have always been keys that open the door to information, inspiration and lives lived by other people, in other places. As a child, I learned that by exploring the public library.

St. Tammany residents have two opportunities to celebrate an appreciation for libraries and their potential for young lives on Take Your Child to the Library Day. According to Tanya DiMaggio, St. Tammany Parish Library’s Children’s Services coordinator, the special day was launched in 2011 by public librarians in Connecticut to raise community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child. It has since gone international as a day to promote library services and programs for children and families.

The official day is Saturday, and the Madisonville branch will have crafts and family activities for dropins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Slidell and Causeway branches will host events from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 14. Activities will include special storytimes, games, prizes, and crafts for children and families.

There also will be interactive story walks outdoors in Slidell and indoors at the Causeway branch. Families can snuggle up with a book and special quilts given to the libraries by the Camellia Quilters.

Children that haven’t started kindergarten can sign up for the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program and kids ages 5 years and up can sign up for free library cards.

Libraries are now more than books on a shelf, and families can learn about special children’s content available with their library card.

Hopefully the children explore the shelves and displays and pick out a stack of books they just can’t leave behind.

For 60 years, the parish library system has grown to serve residents with 12 branches and more than 542,000 loanable items including books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and magazines.

The parish librarians have planned this special day to help the library become a favorite destination for more children, and to help ensure libraries will thrive for years to come.

For the complete schedule, check out the library, or visit www.sttammanylibrary.org and the STPL Children’s Services blog at stplkids.tumblr.com.

Sharon Edwards is community news editor of The New Orleans Advocate. Send news and photos to sttammany@theadvocate.com.

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Advocate photos by VERONICA DOMINACH

Elementary students rush over and crowd around Cecile Monteyne for an autograph after the Young People’s Concerts’ ‘Symphony Idol,’ recently held at the Church of the King in Mandeville.

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This year’s Young People’s Concerts entertained

elementary school students from throughout St. Tammany with the theme “Symphony Idol!”

The annual performance, part of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s outreach to young audiences, explored the elements of music and what really makes an orchestra sing.

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The LPO’s Northshore Season continues with Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances on Feb. 20; Mahler Symphony No. 4 on March 20; and Verdi Requiem, May 22, all held at 7:30 p.m. at First

Three Students of the Year selected recently to represent the St. Tammany Parish Public School System for the 2014-15 school year are fifthgrader Elise Strain, of Lake Harbor Middle School; eighth-grader Austin Thombs, of Boyet Junior High School; and 12thgrader Hai- Strain ley Teachout, of Fontainebleau High School.

The students were selected based on their a c a d e m i c Thombs achievement, leadership skills, character and service to their schools and communities.

They were chosen Stu- Teachout dents of the Year at the school level before being chosen at the district

Members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra perform the Young People’s Concerts’ ‘Symphony Idol’ at the Church of the King in Mandeville.

Baptist Church, 16333 La. 1085, in Covington.

Chef Soiree to honor James, Cole

BY ANDREW CANULETTE Special to The Advocate

King Neptune XXXV Jay Trainor waves to his subjects as the Krewe of Bilge parades Saturday. Queen Neptune XXXI was Leah Landry.

Ruling the water Advocate staff photos by SCOTT THRELKELD

The Krewe of Bilge parades Saturday in Eden Isles near Slidell to the theme ‘Fairy Tales and Myths.’ The Krewe of Bilge was organized in Eden Isles in 1978. The first King Neptune was chosen in 1981, and the first Queen Neptune was chosen in 1986.

Queen Neptune XXXI Leah Landry and King Neptune XXXV Jay Trainor reigned over the Krewe of Bilge boat parade.

Decorated boats and costumed riders floated from the Tammany Yacht Club dock through the canals of Eden Isles in Slidell.

Earl J. Savoie is captain of the Krewe of Bilge, and this year’s theme was “Fairy Tales and Myths.”

One event that is sure to sell out every year is the Chef Soiree.

The 31st annual Youth Service Bureau Chef Soiree presented by Chevron will be March 15 at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. More than 85 local food and beverage purveyors will participate, and music will be provided by Benny Grunch and the Bunch, Gypsy River, Louisiana Spice, Voodoo Funk & Soul, and the Wagners. The 610 Stompers will lead a parade to begin the affair and a grand fireworks finale will end the festivities.

Chef Soiree will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and as event coordinator Debra Bresler said, tickets are a premium, even though 3,500 will be sold.

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Mad Hatter races bring families together for good cause The Mad Hatter 5K race and 1-mile fun run are scheduled for March 21 at Slidell Municipal Airport. The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell is staging the races again, with this year’s fun kicking off at 8:30 a.m.

REC & The Mad Hatter LEISURE 5K and Fun Run ANDREW emerged on the CANULETTE scene last year as a way for the JA to raise money and awareness for the family-related causes

it promotes throughout the year. Last year, the women of Slidell’s JA volunteered more than 1,800 hours to serve the community. They also spent many thousands of dollars on programs that served thousands of people in the area.

The Mad Hatter races fit the JA model nicely, event codirector Alison Atkinson said.

“We work with a lot of programs that promote health and wellness for local children,” Atkinson said. “So when we were brainstorming ideas for a fundraiser like this, the idea of a race or a walk that was

attractive to the entire family coincided nicely.”

Approximately 150 people registered for last year’s races, and Atkinson said efforts have been made to ensure that many more participate this year. For starters, a group rate is available this year when 10 or more register together. And as is often the case, it pays to sign up early. Preregistration in the 5K (until March 15) costs $25 per adult. From March 16-20, cost is $30, and on race day, it’s $35 per adult.

Kids can be registered in the 5K for $15 for the first child

and $5 for each additional child — another family perk related to JA’s priorities.

The cost to enter the fun run is $20 per adult.

“We want to focus on affordability for a family of any size,” Atkinson said. “That’s why we have such great discounts. The group discounts can apply to churches, schools, things like that. You sign up 10 or more people, and you’re saving a bunch. Still, all the money raised goes to the JA causes that help children and families in our community.”

The 5K and 1-mile fun runs

are held primarily on the grounds of the Slidell Municipal Airport, though a small stretch of the longer race extends onto Airport Road. Both runs are open to walkers, as well. Each registration comes with a race T-shirt, breakfast, various family activities onsite and more. Live music will be provided by The Porch Dogs.

Mad Hatter race participants are encouraged to wear silly hats during both events.

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Sarah Stewart ’06, the Captain of Olympia, Maggie Stewart ’10 and Charlotte Voelkel ’09 celebrate the krewe’s special 50th anniversary at the annual Queen’s Luncheon.

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Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls on Saturday

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia will roll at 6 p.m. Saturday through the streets of Covington with the theme “Olympia’s Golden Anniversary.” The parade starts in front of St. Tammany Parish Justice Center and follows a route TAMMANY throughout hisSCENE toric downtown MISSIE Covington.

NOEL The krewe celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Founded in 1965, the group boasts more than 200 members and is the oldest krewe in

St. Tammany.

Krewe members recently celebrated the sovereignties of 25 of their past royal queens at a luncheon in the Olympia Room of the Southern Hotel in Covington. Queen Olympia 1975, Lizby Eustis, served as the coordinator for the special event. Following a cocktail reception, the past queens joined the officers and captain of the krewe for toasts and the promise of many years of merriment.

The Olympia Room was decorated with white linens and large centerpieces of purple and gold tulips, highlighted with greenery and multicolored plumes. Display cabinets

on each side of the dais featured photographs of previous royalty, including scepters and mantles.

The captain began the luncheon by heralding the upcoming reign of King Zeus and his beautiful queen, and to the wonderful prospect of the next 50 years of the Mystic Krewe of Olympia.

The identity of King Zeus is kept secret until parade day.

Reigning this year as queen is Miss Catherine Franklin Hughs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jude Semmes Hughs. For information on the parade or the Krewe of Olympia, visit www.kreweof olympia.net.

Past Queens Canette Cutrer Liddy ’91 and Kim Abbott Hill ’92 Reigning as the Queen of Olympia 2015 is Miss Catherine Franklin Hughs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jude Semmes Hughs.

The 1975 Queen, Lizby Eustis, served as the Coordinator for the Olympia Queen’s Luncheon.

Past Queen Lyn Evans ’86 with Officer Dan Dorsey

Officers with the Mystic Krewe of Olympia include Rory Roniger, Semmes Hughs and Rick Murphy.

Shane Brossett and SamanBonnie Sarver, Kellie Mayer, Susan Lenoir and Courtney tha Osburn were on hand at the ‘Girls Health Day’ event Newton, with the Covington Junior League. to demonstrate the Da Vinci robot.

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Girls’ Health Day at Lakeview

The Junior League of Covington and Lakeview Regional Hospital recently teamed up to present “Girls’ Health Day” at the hospital.

Topics including healthy eating, self-esteem and Internet safety were discussed, incorporating the day’s theme of “Be Healthy. Be Happy. Be You.” “Girls’ Health Day is designed to promote healthy, positive behaviors in girls between the ages of 6 and 16,” said Dr. Brandee SimonDavis, who organized the event. “When given the tools necessary to become strong at a young age, they will grow up to become strong women and know how to make respon-

Brandee Simon-Davis, Gretchen James, Kim Melvin and Noah Cockfield were all presenters at the event.

Kamryn Lee, Addie Altland, Korryn Lee, Ari Lee and Mika McMillan enjoyed the educational opportunities at Lakeview Hospital. sible and healthy choices.”

The Junior League of Greater Covington presented its “Kids in the Kitchen” program, with tips on making healthy food choices, and the event also featured health

screenings and a special “Be a Doctor for a Day” program, where the girls could perform simulated surgical procedures using a da Vinci robot tool. More than 200 young participants were on hand for the

exciting, informative event.

Missie Arata Noel is the society and features writer for the St. Tammany Advocate. She can be contacted by email at jrnoel@bellsouth.net.

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community Special Olympics slated March 21 bocce ball, volleyball, wheelchair races, assisted walks, badminton, basketball, Preparations are underway for the standing and running long jumps, shot Area III Special Olympics track and field put, and 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-meter competitions March 21 at NASA Stennis dashes.

The mission of the Special Olympics Space Center.

To be eligible to compete, athletes must is to provide year-round sports training be at least 8 years old, be mentally handi- and athletic competition in a variety of capped and have a current medical form Olympic-type sports for all mentally on file with the Special Olympics. All eli- handicapped children and adults, giving gible athletes are urged to plan now for them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, this event.

Track and field competitions are pat- experience joy, and share gifts and skills. terned on the Olympics. Events include Through these experiences, Olympians an opening ceremony and parade of ath- gain confidence and build a positive selfletes followed by competitions such as image that carries over beyond the field

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of competition.

Athletes may sign up through their school’s special education office or by contacting Katherine Clough, Area III director, at (601) 358-2305 or katherine. clough@st-francis.org.

Volunteers may register on the Area III website at specialolympics.goldinc.com.

Due to the Real ID Act, attendees with driver’s licenses from noncompliant states, including Louisiana, must present a second form of ID such as a federal employee badge, passport or active military identification card.

This year’s event is coordinated by the Naval Research Lab at Stennis.

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The YSB, founded in 1981 by former 22nd Judicial District Court judge John Greene, provides advocacy, counseling, education and intervention for at-risk youths and their families.

The agency serves St. Tammany and Washington parishes.

This year’s Chef Soiree will be dedicated to the memory of fellow 22nd JDC Judge Clayton James, who was instrumental in starting the YSB’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program in 1989.

Matt Cole also will be honored.

Cole, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a Chef Soiree volunteer, cooked at the event in previous years.

Patrons can purchase raffle tickets to win a 2015 Ford Mustang sponsored by Banner Drives Foundation. Tickets cost $25 each or five for $100. Tickets can be purchased at Banner Ford or online at www.chefsoiree. com. Only 2,500 tickets will be sold. Winners need not be present.

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The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell Crazy Block Quilt sewers include, front from left, Melba Hoyt, Diana Miles, Brenda Christensen, Marie Fuselier, Linda Plaia; and back, Betty Talbot, Millie Tymkiw, Pat Vickers, Casey Berndsen, Karen Leland and Cristy Mitchell. Also sewing on the quilt were Bill Bodine, Sharon Thomas, Lisa Lewey, Rose Corder and Susan Corder. The quilt was made by the Sewphisticates Quilting Bee affiliated with Camellia Quilt Guild of Slidell. The Sewphisticates are a group of men and women who make quilts for fundraisers for nonprofits. They have chosen to help Junior Auxiliary by making the quilt to be raffled to benefit the group’s service programs. Purchase a chance to win the quilt at one for $5, or three for $10.

The winning ticket will be pulled at the Mad Hatter Fun Run at the Slidell Airport on March 21. To purchase a raffle ticket, contact Slidell Junior Auxiliary at www.jaslidell.org or call (985) 265-7111.

Covington gatherings offer nourishment for mind and body Advocate staff report Kevin Mizell, a physical therapist with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, will give a presentation on preventing falls from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday at the Community Center at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington.

Participants should use the Brewster Road entrance.

The presentation is part

of the community center’s series of Lunch & Learn events. Box lunches are provided, and participants must make a reservation by calling (985) 292-1234 or by sending email to jportmann @christwoodrc.com.

Other presentations in the series include: n CPA Sean O’Neill will present a financial health checkup including changes in tax law,

the Affordable Care Act and the challenges facing the “sandwich generation” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 18. n Louise Dill, of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, will give a presentation on preventing a stroke from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15. n Kelly Kiviko, with The Healing Point, will give a presentation on acupuncture

from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13. n A representative of LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors will give a presentation on keeping finances healthy from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17. n Certified herbalist Cynthia Schutte will give a presentation on using herbs to prevent illness from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15.

RACES

CARNIVAL TIMES PARADE ROUNDUP: St. Tammany is in full parade mode through Mardi Gras with plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season throughout the parish.

Still up: FEB. 6: 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.”

FEB. 7: Krewe de Paws parade begins at 10 a.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. The krewe donates proceeds to various local animal-loving nonprofit organizations.

FEB. 7: 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.”

FEB. 7: 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.

FEB. 7: Mystic Krewe of Titans follows the traditonal parade route in Slidell, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

FEB. 8: The Krewe of Dionysus parades in Slidell beginning at 1 p.m.

FEB. 8: Krewe of Tchefuncte cruises at 2 p.m. in Madisonville on the Tchefuncte River,

level by a panel of judges. The three district winners advance to the regional competitions this month.

“We are so proud of everything these students have accomplished to be chosen as a Student of the Year, and I know they will be excellent representatives for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools,” Superintendent W.L. “Trey” Folse III said.

Strain has a love of music and service to the community. She is a talented music student who enjoys singing and has won many awards for piano and violin.

Strain donated her hair twice for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and has launched her own charity called Cool Caps for Cancer, which donates to the American Cancer Society through Lake Harbor Middle School.

Strain has been a member of the Lake Harbor Middle Student Council for the past two years, serving as fourth-grade president and fifth-grade representative. She serves as anchor and editor for the school’s Broadcast Team, is active in her church and participates in dance and swim team outside of school. Strain hopes to attend New York University to study musical theater to fulfill her dream of becoming a Broadway actress.

Thombs is an active student,

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“People enjoy theme races, so this keeps it interesting for everyone,” she said. “Last year, the girl who won the best hat contest, she and her grand-

The 2015 Chef Soiree poster depicting the Bogue Falaya Park pavilion was designed by Suzanne King, of Covington.

And in a nod to helping other local nonprofit groups, the YSB is partnering with the Covington Food Bank. A $5 donation nets each donor a handsome tote bag, with all proceeds going to feed more than 5,000 needy families on the north shore.

Bresler said producing Chef Soiree, something she’s helped do for 21 years, is a rewarding experience.

“I’m so impressed and overwhelmed for the things people do to help the YSB year after year,” she said. “We work only with the small budget we have. So when we get calls and letters and email only a couple days after each one, from people wanting to help the following year, we’re grateful. It’s really inspiring.”

Tickets to Chef Soiree cost $145 each. Sponsorships and ticket packages are available at levels of $500 or more.

For information or to purchase tickets, go to www.chefsoiree. com; visit Braswell Drugs in Covington, Gordon’s of Mandeville or the Pool and Patio Center in Metairie; or call (985) 8932570.

involved in a variety of sports and academic clubs, including playing football and baseball, coaching T-ball, band, MathCounts and Future Business Leaders of America. He has won numerous academic awards from participation in spelling bees, Academic Olympics, MathCounts competitions and science fairs.

Thombs was the only Boyet Junior High student to receive the Grand Recognition Award from the Duke Talent Search for his SAT scores, and was invited to a summer training program at Duke University. Thombs currently has a strong interest in robotics and hopes to work toward a career in mechanical engineering.

Teachout has a love of learning and a passion for helping others.

She was selected as an intern at St. Tammany Hospital, is a volunteer at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, works with special needs children in equestrian therapy, is a TOP soccer volunteer, a Key Club member and a Bulldog Buddies adviser, and enjoys mentoring and counseling.

Teachout has won numerous awards, including the DAR Good Citizens Award and the President’s Award for Educational Excellence and was selected as Student of the Year for Lake Harbor Middle School in 2008. She hopes to one day become a doctor and open her own practice and to participate in programs such as Doctors Without Borders.

mother designed a hat that was based on ‘Frozen.’ It had snowflakes and some other neat highlights. It was really fun.”

For more information or to register, visit jaslidell.org/ event/mad-hatter-fun-run. To register a group, email katiestevens@jas@att.net.

For more information on the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell, visit www.jaslidell.org.

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The Krewe of Slidellians’ Queens’ Circle luncheon was recently held at Christopher’s on Carey in Olde Towne Slidell. Welcomed into the organization was Queen Samaritan LXIV Kelly King. Pictured are, seated, first row, from left, Mary Mohr and Gardner Kole; seated, second row, Jean Heyerdale, Catherine Walker, King, Blanche Carroll and Naida Galloway; and, standing from left, Holly Broom, Monica Gates, Bea Penton, Betty Holden, Erin Stroud, Carol Wolfram, Nell Laporte, Rosemary Clement, Kathy Lowrey, Diane Reine and Cheryl Landry Hutchinson. Sponsored by the Slidell Women’s Civic Club, of which Carroll is a founding member, the Krewe of Slidellians celebrates service to the greater Slidell community through its annual Mardi Gras ball and parade. starting at Salty’s Marina.

This year’s theme is “Krewe of Tchefuncte Gets a Reality Check.”

FEB. 13: The women’s Krewe of Selene parades at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell to the theme “This Is How We Roll.”

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 on U.S. 190 at 1 p.m.

In Folsom, the Krewe of Folsom parades at 2 p.m.

In Bush, the Krewe of Bush pa-

rades at 9 a.m.

FEB. 22: A popular post-Mardi 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.” The rain date is March 1.

KREWE OF TCHEFUNCTE: The Krewe of Tchefuncte is calling on local residents to float their boat Sunday. They have “parade day-only pricing.” For information, email vessel size and contact information to kotparade@gmail.com.

PARADE VIEW FROM FARMERS

MARKET: The public is invited to view the Krewe de Paws as it passes by the Camellia City Farmers Market on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Griffith Park on Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

There will be food vendors with local produce, honey, barbecue, tamales, sauces, jellies and jams, pralines, fudge, gourmet apples and other ready to eat items. There will be live music in the gazebo by Roy Marchand &and Friends.

The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon. For information, call Danny Blackburn at (985) 640-7112.

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Slidell Newcomers Club celebrates‘Hollywood Glamour’ Advocate staff report The Slidell Newcomers Club held its 37th annual Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 31 at the Northshore Harbor Center with the theme “Hollywood Glamour.”

The club is a nonprofit social ladies club serving Slidell, Lacombe and Pearl River.

It has 300 members and serves the community through charitable donations.

The 2014-15 president of the Slidell Newcomers Club is Sandra Faucheux.

The captain and co-captain of the Mardi Gras Ball are Teresa Malone and Cindy Mingus. The 2014 Mardi Gras Ball royalty were Queen Janet Giroir and King John Morgan. The 2015 maids are Nancy Baldwin, Lou Denley, Mary Landa, Laura Parris, Kay Saraceno, Kathy Seeger and Judy Warnke. Their portraits were done in black and white to support the ball’s Photo provided by Julie Wood theme of Hollywood glamour of the Slidell Newcomers Club 2014 Queen Janet Giroir and King John Morgan 1930s and ’40s.

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Elks line dancers entertain at Heritage Manor in Slidell Apprentice Artists for January chosen at the SAL Christmas party are Kathleen DesHotel, left, and Dolores Craine.

Slidell Art League combines business with pleasure Advocate staff report The Slidell Art League held its December meeting at the home of Gwen Losh, as members swapped gifts while celebrating the season and a common love of artistic expression. In a rousing game of Tricky Santa Swap, everyone ended up with a handmade gift from a fellow artist.

The group did hold its monthly

art competition to decide January 2015 Master and Apprentice artists. In the Master category, winners were: first, “Me” by Richard Ray; second, “Candy Jar” by Colleen Marquis; and third, “Daphne” by Matt Monahan.

In the Apprentice category, the winners were: first, “My Cross to Bare” by Dolores Craine and second, “Snow

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Slidell Master Artists for January are, from left, Richard Ray, Colleen Marquis and Matt Monahan.

House” by Kathleen DesHotel.

For information about Slidell All works are on display in the Art League meetings and activilobby of the Slidell Memorial ties, visit slidellartleague.org or Hospital Cancer Center. call (985) 326-3405.

The popular Elks line dancers recently visited and entertained residents and veterans at Heritage Manor in Slidell. The residents clapped and tapped their feet to the music. This group was formed 20 years ago by Elk Pat Massarini. It visits all of the nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in and around Slidell. In the front row, from left, are Rose Fontenot, Carol Massarini and Van Williamson. Behind them are Ellyn Campbell, Elks Exalted Ruler Herb Hostler, guest Paul Niehaus, Pat Massarini, Allen Landry, Lou Landry, Walda Sbisa, Barbara Frank and Dennis Guenard.

Slidell Garden Club looks past winter’s chill

TAMMANY TO DO MANDEVILLE

NEW THEATER LOCATION: 8 p.m. Feb. 27. The 30

by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville will move to a permanent space at 880 Lafayette St. in Mandeville with the northshore premiere of “She Kills Monsters.” The play is 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.

Performances will take place at 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 27 through March 15, with a midnight performance on Friday, March 6, when cosplay will be encouraged. For tickets, call (844) THE-3090 toll free or visit www.tinyurl.com/30x90tix.

‘DUNGEONS & DRAGONS:’ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 5, Mandeville Library, 844 Girod St. A session of the “Dungeons & Dragons” role-playing game will be held on the first Thursday of the month through May. To register, visit register.stpl.us/evanced/lib/ eventcalendar.asp or call (985) 626-4293.

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MARITIME MUSEUM: 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 7, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville. A Texas Hold ’em poker tournament to benefit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum will be held. Buy-in for the tournament will be $50, with prizes for first through fifth places based on 90 percent of the buy-in and paid in the form of Visa gift cards. Food and drink will be sold.

For information, call Sharon Street at (985) 845-9200.

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KING CAKE SILENT AUCTION: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Scotts’ Coffee and Tapas Bar, 201 Carroll St. The St. Tammany Humane Society will be the beneficia-

ry of a king cake silent auction. The event is sponsored by Doggie Divas Walking Service.

Participants in the silent auction will bid on donated king cakes and Mardi Gras-inspired items.

MAKING CRAB NETS: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive. Earl Kessling will teach how to make crab nets. Leave with a completed net and all the tools necessary to continue making nets. $15. It will be offered again March 12.

To register, visit www.pelicanpark.com.

LEARN TO KNIT: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 24 through March 5, Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive. Janet Westover will teach Knitting 101. $38. To register, visit www.pelicanpark.com.

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YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL: Register by Feb. 7, West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road. Registration is open for this basketball program for boys and girls ages 3-7, which concludes March 14. For information, call the YMCA at (985) 893-9622.

STAA EXHIBIT: Through Feb. 7. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St. “Nature’s Essence: Two Visions,” the works of Marcia Holmes and Jim Seitz.

“LOOT” CAST: The cast has been chosen for the Playmakers Theater presentation of “Loot,” a black farce by Joe Orton, which will be staged March 6-22 at the theater at 19106 Playmakers Road. Members of the cast are Gina Pauratore, Allen Bryant, Cary Martin, Tom Hassinger, Chase Boltin and Jacob Mendow. The director is Anysia Genre.

The set, lighting and sound are by John Carambat, Bill Larsin-Ruffin and Aaron Genre.

For tickets, call (985) 893-1671 or visit www. playmakerinc.com.

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application forms for artists who wish to participate in the city’s 21st annual Arts Evening cultural festival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 throughout Olde Towne Slidell.

The rain date is March 8. Applications can be downloaded at www.slidell.la.us. There is no charge for artists who are accepted to participate. Artists also can submit digital images to culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org also by Feb. 11 for consideration of having their work featured in the Arts Evening 2015 brochure. For information, call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375.

BANTAM BASEBALL: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, Slidell Bantam Baseball Association fields, 3000 Rama Drive. On-site registration for the 2015 spring season of the Slidell Bantam Baseball Association. Online registration is available at www.sbba.net.

For information, email info@sbba.net.

SALAD DAYS STUDENT ART: Noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through Feb. 21; with special Saturday hours 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 21, Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St. The annual parishwide student art exhibit is on view through Feb. 21. Admission is free.

“MUSE” ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. An artists’ reception will be held for the invitational art exhibition “Muse: Works following the impulse of inspiration,” featuring artists Michael Aldana, Jamie Alonzo, Jessie Hornbrook and Benjamin Netterville. “Muse” is co-curated by Ben Diller and Cynthia Giachetti and on view through March 15.

SLIDELL YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m. Feb. 24. The Slidell Youth Football Association will hold its first general membership meeting of the year at the SYFA Field House, 3158 Terrace Ave.

ARTS EVENING REGISTRATION: Feb. 11 deadline. The city of Slidell is accepting

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n Remington Jordan Ernst, born Jan. 9, son of Bridgette Megan Ernst and Nicholas Jordan Ernst, of Slidell. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. n Bella Marie Bushnell, born Jan. 10, daughter of Kacey Pennison Bushnell and Blake Todd Bushnell, of Covington.

She weighed 8 lbs. n Emery Grace Alvarez, born Jan. 12, daughter of Meredith McCure Alvarez and Christopher James Alvarez, of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. n Remington Wayne Holifield, born Jan. 12, son of Windy Marrie Holifield, of Bush. He weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. n Angelo Vincent Giardina III, born Jan. 13, son of Aimee Jo Catherine Gautier and Angelo Vincent Giardina Jr., of Covington.

He weighed 8 lbs. n Caden Bradley Johnson, born Jan. 13, son of Alicia Nicole Johnson and William Bradley Johnson, of Madisonville. He weighed 9 lbs., 15 oz. n Maya Elise Kohls, born Jan. 14, daugh-

ter of Meagan Chauvin Kohls and Scott Robert Kohls, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. n Oliver Rhys Tate, born Jan. 14, son of Erika Vaughn Tate and Robert Wade Tate IV, of Chalmette. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. n Braedan Walter Ducre, born Jan. 15, son of Jazmine Marie Gillchrist and Brandon Walter Ducre, of Abita Springs. He weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz. n Henry Everett Waters, born Jan. 15, son of Brooke Bascle Waters and Grant Logan Waters, of New Orleans. n Amelia Grace Ellis, born Jan. 17, daughter of Ashley Smith Ellis and Parker Nolan Ellis, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. n Dominik Lucien Morgan, born Jan. 17, son of Janae Nicole Baza and Stephen Luke Morgan, of Covington. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. n Jonah Reid Taft, born Jan. 19, son of Rachel Marie Taft and Timothy Lane Taft, of Denham Springs. He weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz.

BIRTHS Recent births at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington include: n Piper Lynn Rhodus, born Dec. 23, daughter of Whitney Lynn Rhodus and Tanner Reid Rhodus, of Albany. She weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. n Brody Ashton Michael Baham, born Jan. 6, son of Ashli Ducre Baham and Michael P. Baham, of Lacombe. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. n Reid Andrew Dugal, born Jan. 6, son of Kathryn Nicole Dugal and Daniel Patrick McAuliffe, of Mandeville. He weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. n Blaise Michael Pinero, born Jan. 6, son of Ashley Lauren Pinero and Blaise Meriadoc Pinero. He weighed 10 lbs., 2 oz. n Chance Dominick Keys, born Jan. 8, son of Anna Marie Keys, of Covington. He weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. n Olivia Charlotte Laurent, born Jan. 8, daughter of Sarah Theresa Laurent and Daniel Louis Laurent, of Ponchatoula. She weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz.

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The Slidell Garden Club held its January meeting at the home of Maralyn Stiegler. From left are hostesses Janice Miller, Stiegler and Evelyn Bartels.

Slidell Historical Antique Association plans Olde Towne street fair in April tiques, collectibles, vintage art, crafts and food.

On Saturday, there will be The Slidell Historical Antique Association will hold its spring performances by the Nightinstreet fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. gales Chorale, TiJonne Reyes Saturday and Sunday, April 25 Jazz Trio, the Hokum High and 26, on First, Second and Rollers and the Messy CookErlanger streets in Olde Towne ers. On Sunday, there will be performances by Overboard Slidell. and Pooyai.

Admission is free.

For booth information, call The street fair will feature more than 200 booths with an- (985) 641-6316.

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Emerging Young Professionals introduce board members

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The 2015 board members of the Emerging Young Professionals network of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce were introduced during a recent after-hours social at Hooters.

From left are Tia Friel, Chamber of Commerce liaison Jamie Herrod Dakin, Melissa Mitrik, Kristen Stanley-Wallace, Susan Falls, mentor Linda K. Larkin and Dawn Rivera. Rivera represents EYP’s new corporate sponsor, First Castle Federal Credit Union. For information about joining EYP, contact Linda Larkin at lindalarkin@hotmail.com.

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HEALTH BRIEFS ST. TAMMANY HOSPITAL GUILD: The St. Tammany Hospital Guild donated $12,000 to the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation at its first quarterly meeting of 2015.

“The guild makes donations to the foundation on an annual basis to help them meet and exceed their goal to fortify the promise to provide world-class health care close to home now and for generations to come,” incoming President Ron Rome said.

The guild’s 2015 board of directors was sworn in during the meeting. Board members include Rome, president; Charles LaRose, vice president; Sharon Smith, treasurer; MaryAnn Brockhaus, recording secretary; and Anna Bienvenu, corresponding secretary. The guild also recognized outgoing President David Brumfield.

The St. Tammany Hospital Guild is an organization of about 100 members who donate 25,000 hours each year in 20 of the hospital’s departments. The guild raises money through sales in the hospital gift shop and other fundraisers to provide nursing and allied health scholarships for fall and spring semesters. For information about volunteering with the guild, contact Shirley Primes at (985) 898-4008.

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. Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12 and 26, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Bring a friend and join the group for songs, stories and playtime. Class size is limited. The cost is $6 for members and $12 for others. For information, email ksupan@stph. org or call (985) 898-4435.

BABY & ME: Parents of babies who are not yet walking will share issues and insights about parenting at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12 and 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.

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From left are Patti Ellish, president and CEO of St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Charley Strickland, executive director of the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation; and David Brumfield, outgoing president of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild.

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 La. 1085, Covington. The classes, led by Ellen LaRocca, are free and open to the public.

NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP: Mothers gather with their little ones, from birth to 7 months, to discuss child development and parenting tips with other parents as well as professionals 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, email ksupan@stph.org or call (985) 898-4435.

FREE YOGA IN COVINGTON: Free yoga classes are held at 10 a.m. every Friday at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 La. 1085, Covington. The classes, led by Wendy McKee, incorporate yoga techniques appropriate for anyone going through a cancer experience regardless of physical strength or abilities. Registration and a medical release are required.

To register or for information, call (985) 789-0793.

BABY LOVE CLASS EXPRESS: This class for expectant couples has three parts, dealing with early pregnancy, labor and early infant care. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell. The cost is $50 if not preregistered at SMH. To register, call (985) 280-2657 or visit slidellmemorial.org.

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, Feb. 9 and 23. There’s also a children’s version for ages 6 to 12, held at the same times, to provide children help with issues they may confront as their parents go through a divorce.

Register no later than 1 p.m. on the Friday prior to the first session. To register or for information, email ksupan@stph.org or call (985) 898-4435.

SLIDELL AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Strengthening Outcomes with Autism Resources will hold a meeting for parents and caregivers at 9 a.m. Monday on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

For information, call Anne Galiano at (985) 718-0432.

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Members of the 2015 board of directors for the St. Tammany Hospital Guild are, front row from left, Sharon Smith, treasurer; and MaryAnn Brockhaus, recording secretary. Behind them are Ron Rome, president; and Charles LaRose, vice president. class is offered for cancer patients and caregivers from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, SMH Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

ZUMBA CLASSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS: Free low-impact, Latininspired dance-fitness classes will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 10 and 24, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

PLAY AND LEARN: Parents and their children, 16 months to 4 years, play and learn together through music and movement, arts and crafts, and storytime at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Classes with a Mardi Gras mambo theme will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 10 and 24. Class size is limited to 12 parent-child couples. The cost is $15 per

child for members and $24 for nonmembers. For information, email ksupan@stph.org or call (985) 898-4435.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for ostomates and their caregivers will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the East Conference Room at Slidell Memorial Hospital, on 14th Street to the right of the Outpatient Pavilion.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Caregivers will receive emotional, educational and social support, and develop methods and skills for solving problems, through the Alzheimer’s caregiver support group. The group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month in the second-floor conference room of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

The next meeting will be Feb. 10. For information, call Audrey Baker at (985) 960-1964.

BALLET: Kristen Zornman will teach ballet for children ages 2 and up at 10:30 a.m. Wednes-

days, Feb. 11 and 25, at the St. Tammany Parish Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. The class costs $21 for members and $30 for others. To register or for information, email ksupan@stph. org or call (985) 898-4435.

ME & MY TOT TIME: Parents will discuss child development issues and parenting tips, while their children enjoy playtime with other little ones, on Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and 25, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell. The hour beginning at 9:30 a.m. is for toddlers who have just begun walking to 30 months; the hour beginning at 11 a.m. is for ages 31 months to preschool. For information, call (985) 280-8529.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital will host a cancer connection support group at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1203 S. Tyler St., Covington. Family members and friends are invited to share experiences and quality of life after a cancer diagnosis.

For information, contact Jane Freudenberger at jfreudenberger@marybird.com or (985) 276-6832.

WOMEN WARRIORS: Breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers will meet at 6 p.m.

Wednesday at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd. For information, call (985) 280-6612.

CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS: Free child safety seat inspections will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Call (985) 898-4435 to schedule an appointment.

BREAST-FEEDING CLINIC: Lactation consultants will offer support and encouragement from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Florida Avenue conference room at Slidell Memorial Hospital, 1025 Florida Ave., Slidell. The fee is $25 if not preregistered at SMH. To register, call (985) 280-8585 or visit slidellmemorial.org.

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Humane Society launches ‘Save a Heart’ campaign Advocate staff report St. Tammany Humane Society is hoping to win hearts and save hearts in its February campaign to raise the funding needed to rescue and treat more heartworm-positive dogs.

“A single bite from a single infected mosquito can cause an otherwise healthy dog to develop heartworm disease and potentially die,” STHS Interim Director Dr. Michelle Newfield said.

Prevalent now in all 50 states, heartworm disease occurs when the larvae from an infected mosquito mature into adult worms that lodge in a dog’s heart, lungs and surrounding blood vessels.

According to Newfield, use of Immiticide, an injectable, arsenic-based product that kills these worms, is the sole solution to saving the dog’s life.

Treatments runs about $600.

Because of the high cost, the St. Tammany Humane Society, a no-kill shelter, can only admit one heartworm-positive dog per month into its adoption program.

“That is why we are devoting all of February to our “Save a Heart, Save a Life” campaign,” she said. Contributions will allow the shelter to take in more dogs for treatment and help them find homes.

For information, please visit www.STHumane.org or call (985) 892-7387.

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Barron, who was treated for heartworms in September, is now up for adoption at the St. Tammany Humane Society.

Photo provided by East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center

In the front row, from left, are From left are Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith, Gwen Wade, Linda Larkin and Mayor Freddy Drennan. Behind them are Ellen Lamarque, Amanda Hover, Fire Chief Chris Kaufmann, chef Terry Patton, Dionne Graham and JoAnn Chelchowski.

Slidell Champagne brunch to benefit child center

Advocate staff report A Champagne brunch fundraiser benefiting the East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Salmen-Fritchie House, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell.

The Bubbly on the Bayou event will have a Kentucky Derby theme, with women encouraged to wear flamboyant hats in Run for the Roses style.

The best-dressed contest will be open to both women and men.

Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan, Police Chief Randy Smith and Fire District Chief Chris Kaufmann will be the celebrity bartenders, and My Girlfriend’s Closet will present a fashion show.

“Bubbly is about celebrating good times with good friends and ultimately providing early learning opportunities for children of low-income working families in our community,” said Dionne Graham, executive director of Rainbow.

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. Sponsorship opportunities and program advertising are available by calling (504) 638-1890.

Rainbow is a nonprofit United Way partner agency, serving Slidell for more than 31 years. Bubbly on the Bayou is Rainbow’s annual fundraiser.

Rainbow is also the recipients of sales from the upscale used clothing boutique called My Girl Friends Closet, a volunteer-run shop at 881 Robert Blvd., Slidell, behind Domino’s Pizza.

My Girl Friends Closet sale dates are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7.

The Rainbow Child Care Center a state A licensed, 4-star rated, nonprofit United Way Partner Agency. The center provides a quality child care development program for working families in need.

For information, contact Rainbow Childcare Director Dionne Graham at (985) 6461603.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS SUBMARINERS’ LUNCH: Redfish Base of U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc. will meet at noon Saturday, Feb. 7, at American Legion Post 185, 1680 St. Ann Place, Slidell. Lunch is $10.

Current and past submariners and their guests are welcome. For information, call Gisela Sorjonen at (985) 643-9878.

NORTHLAKE NATURE CENTER: Volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, to plant more than 1,000 longleaf pine seedlings at the Northlake Nature Center. Prospective volunteers should call (985) 626-1238 for more information. The seedlings were purchased with individual donations and support from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to restore areas damaged by pine beetles in the early 1990s and again after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Hundreds of plant and animal species are listed as threatened or endangered as a result of the decline in longleaf pine forests throughout the southeastern United States.

HOME RULE CHARTER COMMITTEE: The St. Tammany Parish Home Rule Charter Committee will meet Feb. 9 and twice a month through March. Meetings take place at 6 p.m. in the Parish Council chambers at 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville.

Residents are encouraged to attend and offer input. To submit suggestions electronically, visit stpgov.org/speakup. To review the Home Rule Charter or access a printable version, visit stpgov.org/home-rule-charter.

VINTAGE VALENTINE WORKSHOP: Otis House Museum at Fairview-Riverside State Park is offering a valentine workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Participants, ages 7 and up, are invited to learn about different types of valentines and their origins. Examples of vintage mechanical valentines from the early 1900s will be on display. Participants can create their own mechanical valentines. To register,

call Otis House Museum at (985) 792-4652.

The program is free with park admission of $2 per person ages 4 to 61; ages 3 and under or 62 and older are admitted free. FairviewRiverside State Park is east of Madisonville on La. 22 in St. Tammany Parish.

LAW AND ORDER NIGHT: The Slidell Elks Lodge will honor a deputy, police officer, firefighter and state trooper of the year during its Law and Order Night dinner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21.

The Elks Lodge is at 34212 Elks Road, Slidell.

The event will feature a panel discussion with an opportunity to pose questions to representatives from different agencies.

The meal is free, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Pat Massarini at (601) 796-8159 before Feb. 14.

SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE: Patrons of the Slidell Little Theatre will be honored at the St. Genesius Soiree at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at the theater, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell.

The catered event is free to all patron-level members and $30 for single attendees or $50 per couple. The Great Reveal of the lineup for the 2015-16 season is the star attraction of the event, which thanks patrons for the current season and looks ahead to the next.

WOMEN’S CENTER FUNDRAISER: The Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation in Abita Springs will hold a charity event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 11, at the Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs.

The theme will be “An Evening of Country Elegance.”

Tickets for the event are $45, which includes dinner by Chef Nancy Berg, entertainment, a cash bar, silent auction and raffle. For information, call (985) 892-8111 or visit www.womenscenterforhealing.org.

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FAITH NOTES KEEPING LOVE ALIVE: “Ways to Keep Love Alive” will be explored at the next Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1340 Eighth St. in Slidell.

The program includes a film of a married couple who discovered they were drifting apart. Lisa Sanders describes her marriage as selfish, one that needed change. Change arrived in the form of Hurricane Katrina when the couple lost everything, then found a way to rebuild their relationship.

Participants will gain practical principles and strategies for keeping romantic relationships and friendships fresh and rewarding.

Admission to the hourlong event is free.

Snacks and beverages are available. For information, call Shelly Bogran at (985) 643.3043 or email lifetreecafe.bethany@gmail.com.

LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY: A six-week video series by the Rev. Mitch Pacwa on “Lent, On the Road to Redemption” will be held on Mon-

days at 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 16 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd.

Cost is $15 for study materials. To register, call (985) 649-3055.

TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Bishop Robert Taylor, of the Greater Northshore Full Gospel Baptist Church in Slidell, will be the guest speaker when Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the seventh anniversary of Pastor Norman J. Farve.

The anniversary program will take place at 3 p.m. Feb. 22, at Tabernacle, 2445 Fourth St., Slidell.

The theme is “the shepherd who preaches the word in and out of season.”

The anniversary will also be celebrated with a musical performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, and a banquet at 7 p.m. Feb. 21. The banquet will be in the fellowship hall, and tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Call (985) 201-7800 for information.

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Exchange Club members Shelley Marengo and Vicki Thompson paint a Buddy Bench.

Buddy Bench to promote friendships in schools campaign.

Nationally, the “Buddy The Exchange Club of West Bench Project” is successfully St. Tammany gathered re- providing inclusion opportunicently to build the first 20 of ties for children who may be 65 “Buddy Benches” that it is shy, who may be new on the donating to all St. Tammany playground or who may have a Parish elementary and middle disability. It is the hope of club schools. The benches will be members that when a child sits introduced to the students by on the bench, he or she will inthe school administrators as an vite another child to play and “Anti-bullying” and “Be Nice” to be a friend.

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Deliveries of the benches began in January and will continue as the schools become ready to hold ceremonies at their respective schools to educate the students about the benches.

The West St. Tammany Exchange Club has partnered on the Buddy Bench Project with the St. Tammany Parish school system as well as Northshore Families Helping Families.

Slidell Junior High clubs extend supply drive Advocate staff report Slidell Junior High School’s successful supply drive for the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter is being extended through early February. In the meantime, however, nearly $3,000 in supplies and gift cards were delivered to the shelter recently.

The drive is led by the National Junior Honor Society and the 4-H Club at Slidell Junior High, working together with the Petco stores in Slidell and Covington.

“We are grateful to SJH for organizing this event with our animal control supervisor, Tess Boudreau,” said Melisa Piwetz, director of animal services.

“This type of community support elevates what we do even further, and we could not be

Photo provided by St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter

Nearly $3,000 in supplies and gift cards have already been delivered to the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter. more thankful to Petco, our community partner, and everyone who participated and gave not only monetarily but also of their valuable time.”

Joe Caldwell, an eighth-grad-

er at SJH and president of the NJHS, was instrumental in publicizing the event with the help of his faculty sponsor, teacher Stefanie Chapman, and in coordination with Boudreau.

Mitton up for 2015 National High School Heart of the Arts Award Advocate staff report Pope John Paul II High School’s Rebecca “Becky” Mitton has been selected by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association as the state’s nominee for the 2015 National High School Heart of the Arts Award.

This award seeks to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals Mitton of the positive heart of the arts that represent the core mission of educationbased activities. Her selection was announced during the final day of the LHSAA’s annual conference held last week in Baton Rouge.

Mitton has a proven track record in the classroom, on the playing field and in the community. She is ranked first in her class with a 4.67 grade-point average and she has scored a 34 on the ACT and a 2060 on the SAT. She has lettered in softball

Lake Harbor students perform with district honor choir

and run cross-country, earning the “Coaches Award” twice in softball and once in cross-country as well as the “Anything for the Team” award in softball. She is involved in 13 of the school’s 26 clubs and service organizations and is involved in community activities outside of school.

During her high school career, she has provided more than 150 service hours in support of various charities and her church.

In spite of an extremely busy schedule, Mitton maintained her connection to the arts through her love of music. Mitton has been a member of the Slidell Youth and Community Orchestra since her freshman year. She has played the alto saxophone and performed on many occasions such as community concerts at Christmas and in the spring, for a music orientation programs for area 4th-grade students and for the city of Slidell Patriot Day 9-11 Memorial ceremonies. She has sung in the school choir since her freshman year and has performed at more than 60

school functions and off-campus events.

Mitton was also instrumental in the formation of the school’s Pep Band, now in its second year. The Pep Band has performed at several school liturgical services, assemblies and during Open House.

Pope John Paul II High School Principal Martha Mundine said, “Becky is an amazing young woman who has contributed tremendously to the school and the greater community of Slidell.

Becky has demonstrated a remarkable ability to balance the competing demands of a busy life. She is truly one of those individuals who exemplify the ideals of the ‘positive heart of the arts’ through her extensive involvement in education-based activities.”

Mitton will compete against nominees from seven other states in Section 3, and if selected, her nomination will be forwarded for the final review at the national level. There will be eight sectional and one national winner.

Students from Lake Harbor Middle School recently performed at the District 9 Elementary Honor Choir held at Ponchatoula High School.

The students, under the direction of chorus teacher Melissa Rousseaux are, from left, Vayle Giglione, Serenity Royes, Savannah Guidry, Katie Rolinski and Sydnie Photo provided by Lake Harbor Middle School Cullen.

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schools Slidell students explore mathematics of architecture

SCHOOL BRIEFS FALAYA FLING: The Falaya Fling fundraiser for St. Scholastica Academy will be held from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

March 21 in the Castine Center at Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. The gala will feature silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment by Five Finger Discount, with a patron party beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65. The Falaya Fling co-chairwomen are Beth Chascin and Lynda Baldwin. For information, call Lindsay Coutrado VanAs at (985) 8922540, ext. 119.

COLLEGE BRIEFS PHI KAPPA PHI: Three students from St. Tammany Parish were among 170 students inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at the University of Mississippi recently. They are Katherine Lee Barrack, of Abita Springs; Kathryn Elsa James, of Mandeville; and Iva Cramer, of Slidell.

Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines.

Barrack is a senior pharmacy major. She is a Provost scholar and on the chancellor’s honor roll. Barrack is set to graduate in May. After graduation, she plans to continue pharmacy school. Her parents are William Benjamin Barrack and Lisa Graham Barrack, both of Abita Springs.

James is a sophomore public policy, Southern studies and economics major. She is a Stamps Scholar, a member of Lambda Sigma, and is on the chancellor’s honor roll. James is set to graduate in May 2017. After graduation, she plans to work in education policy focusing on the academic achievement gap and associated opportunity gap. Her parents are Joel and Claire James.

Cramer is a senior computer science major. She is a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma honor societies and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She is also on the chancellor’s honor roll. Cramer is set to graduate in May. After graduation, she plans to continue her work as an automation engineer at FNC Inc. Her parents are James and Amy Cramer.

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Kealey Barnard, Kelsey Fife and Leilah Pozo showcase their creations.

Photo provided by Bonne Ecole Elementary School

Math lessons took a creative turn recently for Suzanne Pichon’s sixth-grade students at Bonne Ecole Elementary School in Slidell. Inspired by gingerbread houses, the students collaborated to build houses using three-dimensional elements.

The 3-D elements were created using geometry nets, which are

two-dimensional shapes that can be folded to form a 3-D shape or a solid. As part of the project, the students calculated the surface area of the geometry nets used to create the 3-D elements.

After the houses were complete, they presented the creations to a second-grade class. The students enjoyed the hands-on project and compared the process to being architects designing a home.

100 days

Abita Springs Elementary School second-grade students celebrated the day by creating T-shirts with 100 items on them. Shown with their special shirts are, back from left, Riley Cagle, Matthew Martin, Miranda Graves, Caroline Butscher, Brayden Jarrell, Jeremy Ducote; and front, James Thibodeaux, Elizabeth Babin, Caiden Michel, Linda Carroll and Colton Meyers.

Photo provided by Abita Springs Elementary School

Mandeville eighth-graders honored as heroes The December Heroes of the Month at Fontainebleau Junior High School in Mandeville were, from left, eighth-graders Tony Johnson, Emily Oubre, Mia Casabat and Collin Budinich. All maintain A Honor Roll status while participating in honors classes. Tony is in the National Junior Honor Society and plays soccer for the Canes.

Emily is a member of the Windjammer dance team. Mia cheers for the Hurricanes, is a member of the track team and belongs to the NJHS and French club. Collin is also in the NJHS as well as the chess and High Impact clubs. Outside of school, Tony loves to play soccer, Emily dances and hangs out with friends, Mia cheers and Collin likes to play video games.

Photo provided by Fontainebleau Junior High School

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