The St. Tammany Advocate 02-12-2015

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Amanda Michelle Haley

Haley reigns as livestock show queen Amanda Michelle Haley, of Covington, has been chosen as this year’s queen of the Southeast District Junior Livestock Show.

The 80th annual show brought youth ages 9 to 19 from an 18-parish area to compete in goat, sheep, chicken, dairy, beef and swine categories last week at the Livestock Show Facility on the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington.

Haley, 17, lives on a small farm near Covington and got her start in showing livestock with a gift of a TAMMANY calf from her TIMES grandfather SHARON Gary Rogers.

EDWARDS She raised and bred the heifer, then used the proceeds to open her first bank account.

For seven years, she’s been showing beef. Each sale and win helps to build a fund for college. As district queen, Haley received a scholarship prize, as well as a crown, belt buckle and sash.

Haley said her duties at the show brought her into every area of competition.

“I learned a lot about the different breeds. I got to hand out a lot of ribbons.”

She also won a few. Her bull won “First in class, Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Louisiana bred,” she said.

Her younger heifer also won first in class. Haley will go on to show them at the 2015 State Livestock Show beginning Saturday in Gonzales.

This is her third title this year. She also reigned over the St. Tammany Parish Livestock Show held in January, and won the crown this year as St. Tammany Parish Cattleman’s Queen and Louisiana Cattleman’s Queen.

As a junior at Covington High, she is in Future Farmers of America and is on the cheer team. She is secretary of the St. Tammany Agriculture Life Science 4-H Community Club, an at-large organization for schools that do not have 4-H programs.

She sees agriculture as a lifetime pursuit.

“It was an eye opener and had a real impact on me” to become involved in agriculture. “You learn respect, leadership and responsibility. The animal relies on you for their needs; you have to be aware and take proper care of them.”

“I want to give back to my community and my family, and it is my intention to become an active supporter of our local area 4-H and FFA” after college, she said.

LSU AgCenter agent Ken Guidry said, “Our kings and queens serve as ambassadors for the show. They are recognized for their leadership.” Those 16 and older who have shown livestock in the district can apply, he said.

Sharon Edwards is community news editor of The New Orleans Advocate.

Queen Catherine Franklin Hughs tosses beads King Zeus L, whose identity is kept as the Mystic Krewe of Olympia rolls Saturday secret, waves to the crowd. in Covington.

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Advocate staff photos by SCOTT THRELKELD

Riders on the float ‘Gods of Olympus’ toss beads and trinkets as the Mystic Krewe of Olympia rolls Saturday in Covington.

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he Mystic Krewe of Olympia celebrated its 50th anniversary with 15 floats and more than 300 riders during its parade through historic downtown Covington.

The theme was ‘50 Years: Oh What a Ride.’

The 50th Queen of Olympia was Catherine Franklin Hughs. Zeus L, the 2015 King of Riders on the float ‘What I Did as a Kid’ toss beads Olympia, is not revealed. as the Mystic Krewe of Olympia celebrates 50 years.

Shark Jack Campbell of ‘Sharknado XVIII: King Triton’s Revenge,’ hands a toy to Lauren Bright, 3, as she gets a lift from her dad, Ryan Bright, as the Krewe of Push Mow strolls in Abita Springs.

Members of the Cryptic Krewe of Cave People try to ward off spirits intent on fracking their caves as the Krewe of Push Mow rolls to the theme ‘Future Film Flops.’

Kyle Ross brings passion to coffee bean scene

Families are big winners at Slidell road race

the school. Calamari, an Winter is road-racing avid runner and tennis season in south Louisiplayer, came up with the ana. idea of a road race, and So it’s not surprising to a tradition was born. see that yet another loThe annual race contincal race looms on the houes in his memory. rizon. This one is quite This year’s run/walk possibly the oldest road will begin at 8:30 a.m. race in St. Tammany REC & Parish.

LEISURE and will be staged in the Westchester subdivision Our Lady of Lourdes ANDREW CANULETTE near the OLL school and Catholic School 35th church. Participants annual Henry J. Calawill traverse the well-marked, mari Memorial 2-mile Run/ Walk will be March 21 in south well-paved streets of the area on an out-and-back course.

Slidell.

The race began in 1981 when Race director and Calamari’s son Henry P. Calamari said the now-late Rev. Howard Hotard asked Calamari to help organize a fundraiser to assist äSee FAMILIES, page 3G

Advocate staff photos by SCOTT THRELKELD

King John Preble gets a smooch from Wench Vula Essaied as the Krewe of Push Mow strolls, rolls and putters Saturday in Abita Springs to the theme ‘Future Film Flops.’ Preble also was named Abita Citizen of the Year.

Advocate photo by DEBORAH BURST

Kyle Ross, founder and roast master of Abita Roasting Co. releases freshly roasted coffee beans during a demonstration inside the Abita Coffee House in Madisonville.

Standing over a steaming coffee roaster, Kyle Ross completes a demonstration in the art of roasting coffee inside the Abita Roasting Coffee House in Madisonville. Ross is founder and roastmaster of the Abita Roasting Co., and his business partner, Ryan Richard, is CEO and oversees the café operations.

Ross transformed a hobby into a successful business. It all began in his kitchen from a small home roaster the size of a popcorn popper.

“Well, the passion probably started at birth but really kicked in when a friend IN introduced me to specialty coffees about PROFILE 15 years ago,” Ross said as he sat at the DEBORAH only open table in his busy Madisonville BURST coffee shop.

He worked in corporate sales full time, a 60-hour

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Debutantes presented at Le Cotillion Ball

A year of celebration culminated in January for Le Cotillion, a social organization devoted to presenting member’s daughters, granddaughters and nieces to the community at large. The highlight of the social year is Le Cotillion’s annual presentation ball held at the Northshore Harbor Center.

Debutantes introduced at the TAMMANY ball included: SCENE Miss Caitlin ElizCommittee members with Le Cotillion Dottie Davis, Jan Bollinger, Kay Taylor and Stacey MISSIE abeth Burkes, a Zechenelly NOEL Nicole, Caitlin and Sean Burkes freshman at LSU in the Honors College and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sean McDonald Burkes; Miss Madeline Gloria Clement, a freshman at Southeastern Louisiana University pursuing a degree in elementary education and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce William Clement; Miss Meredith Rose Clement, a freshman majoring in international studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, a member of the Rhodes College Mock Trial Competition and the daughAdvocate photos by MISSIE NOEL ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lisa, Meredith and Bruce Clement Debutante Madeline Clement Bruce William Clement; Robyn, Terri and Martin Jackson and Miss Terrie Lane Jackson, a freshman majoring in biological sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi, a member of Chi Omega sorority and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kelly Jackson.

The presentation ball is the final celebration in a whirlwind year of parties held in the debutantes’ honor since the annual debutante luncheon held this summer. The ballroom was decorated with black Escorts for Le Cotillion Debutante Presentation Ball include Patrick Chamberlain, Le Cotillion committee members Kelly Boos, Ginny Kamath, Leslie Paulsen linens highlighted with Robyn Krieger, Brandon Paulsen and Stephen Chamberlain Jr. and Nancy Jones white accents. Every table was lit with white candles and featured beautiful Escorts for the debutantes Krieger and Brandon Kyle president; Ginny Kamath, Terri Parks, corresponding President’s Council chairwomarrangements of camellias, lil- were Patrick Michael ChamPaulsen. vice president; Nancy Jones, secretary; Shelley Compton, an; and Stacy Zechenelly and ies and roses in shades of red berlain, Stephen Paul ChamBoard members for Le Cosecond vice president; Melanie treasurer; Dottie Davis, mem- Lynda Murrah, presentation and pink. berlain, Jr., Robyn William tillion include: Jan Bollinger, Lishman, recording secretary; ber-at-large; Leslie Paulsen, ball co-chairwomen.

Joan Archer, Co-Chairwoman Peggy Vallejo, ‘Real Man’ Otis Favre and Co-Chairwoman Lonnie Favre.

Real Men 2015 candidates Dr. Jay Saux and Bill Davis

Rene Arcemont, candidate Dan Milham and Alan Zaunbrecher at the Safe Harbor gala

Candidates Mike Noto and John Case

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Real Men of St. Tammany

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Safe Harbor, St. Tammany’s domestic violence program, recently presented six outstanding gentlemen from the community as “real men” at its fifth annual Real Men of St. Tammany Gala. The 2015 candidates hail from diverse backgrounds and represent the best of the community and included: John Case, Bill Davis, Brad Rummel, Dr. Jack “Jay” Saux, Mike Noto and Dan Milham.

Each candidate worked hard over the past few months to raise awareness of the domestic violence problems in the area and solicited “votes” through donations to secure their place as the top fundraiser for the gala.

“Domestic violence is one of the most common but least reported crimes,” Safe Harbor Executive Director Kim Kirby said. “Domestic violence shatters lives, destroys families and devastates communities. It compromises the

quality of our lives. Healthy families equal healthy communities.”

Last year, Safe Harbor assisted 328 survivors and provided safe shelter for 59 women and children. The organization answered more than 2,500 crisis calls and provided 76 court escorts.

They transported survivors in the agency van more than 537 times and assisted in the preparation of 23 petitions for protective orders.

Prior to the main event, the lobby of the Northshore Harbor Center was decorated with a “Super Hero” theme. Patrons enjoyed a Champagne reception and silent auction before entering the ballroom. Entertainment was provided by the Witness band, and the live auction featured original artwork, a stay at Woodland Plantation and autographed sports items. The festive gala serves as a main fundraiser for the group, and Case was honored as this year’s top fundraiser.

Denise Gerarve, Courtney Tassin and Vivien Kain are members of the ‘Pussyfooters,’ who served as escorts for the evening’s honorees.

Preston Valois and Leo Hemelt

Rebecca Rummel and candidate Brad Rummel

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Krewe of Tchefuncte royal ball has reality TV theme The coronation of King Charles B. Foy Jr. and Queen Yvette Cooper Morlier of the Krewe of Tchefuncte took place in Madisonville on Jan. 31, followed by their royal ball, which featured a performance by “American Idol” finalist Brandy Hotard, of Port Allen.

The six maids of the Royal Court are Lauren Gennaro, a senior at Mandeville High; Samantha Robin, a junior at Mandeville; Grace Klein, a junior at Archbishop Hannan; Megan Gitz, a junior at Mandeville; Rebecca Dragg, a junior at Mandeville; and Elizabeth Foy, a sophomore at Archbishop Hannan. The four pages are Jacob Voltz, a first-grader at Madisonville Elementary; Tristan Reis, a T1 student at Covington Elementary; Ashlyn Gitz, a third-grader at St. Jude the Apostle; and Anna Grace Williams, a first-grader at Madisonville Elementary.

“The Krewe of Tchefuncte Gets A Reality Check” is this year’s theme, with each maid representing a different reality show with custommade trains designed by Ball Captain Tammy MorWilliams ris. Train themes include Dragg “Duck Dynasty,” “Survivor,” “American Idol,” “Cake Boss,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Ghost Hunters.”

Dr. Charles B. Foy Jr. is married to Anne Foy and they have three daughGennaro ters: Elizabeth, Cath- Klein erine and Sarah.

Foy is a graduate of LSU with a private dentistry practice in Madisonville. He is a member of the Rotary International, Kiwanis Club and Knights of Columbus. Foy is a past president of the Louisiana Dental Association and received its Distinguished Service Award.

Yvette Cooper Morlier is married to Paul Morlier and they have two daughters, Chloe and Bella.

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Continued from page 1G workweek he said. It allowed him to save enough money in 2007 to build a 1,600-squarefoot building and a gas-fired roaster.

“I was selling to friends and people on the Internet,” he said. “It was still a hobby with a dream that maybe one day I could to it full time.”

The magic number in quitting his corporate job was selling 600 pounds per month. Ross took the leap at 400 pounds after feeling confident he could increase his sales and market selling coffee full time.

“The equipment was already paid for; it would be all profit,” he said, adding the decision was easy. “I knew people would love my coffee.”

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Continued from page 1G approximately 200 people take part each year, and it’s his pleasure to be involved with an event that can give some money back to the OLL community.

“The biggest thing about this is getting people out to be part of a big family,” Calamari said.

“It’s about the fellowship. It’s about parents and kids, and it’s about them being together.

The fact that it raises a little bit of money for the school makes it a win-win for everyone.”

Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as the top two runners in each age group, including third-place awards for children 16 and younger. There will be awards for the youngest (and first) OLL male and female students who complete the course unassisted. The OLL homeroom with the most students who finish the race will get a Spirit Dress Day. A variety of age groups, ranging from 5-and-younger to 70-and-older, will be organized for men and women.

Last year, Robert Scott won his 11th Henry J. Calamari Memorial Race title with a 2-mile time of 11 minutes, 8 seconds.

Early registration deadline is March 4, and the cost is $15.

Entries after that, including on race day, will cost $20. There is a maximum payment of $60 per family, regardless of the number of entries, if registered by March 4. Race-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., but at $20 per person.

All race entries include a commemorative Dri-Fit Tshirt. The same T-shirts can be bought by people not wanting to run, but requests to pur-

Yvette Cooper Morlier

Photos provided by Kreweof Tchefuncte

King Charles B. Foy Jr.

Talley to reign as Covington Lions Club grand marshal Evelyn Simpson Talley will be grand marshal when the Covington Lions Club Mardi Gras parade rolls at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in downtown Covington.

Born in New Orleans and a resident of St. Tammany Parish since childhood, Talley is a member of the Lyon High School (Covington High) Class of 1940. Last year she represented her class at the high school’s centennial cel- Talley ebrations, helping ring the newly installed commemorative bell and speaking at the centennial kickoff at Jack Salter Stadium.

For 40 years she was co-owner, with late husband Theodore B. Talley Sr., of Talley’s Feed and Seed, which still serves as a feed store under new owners.

She and her husband supported the St. Tammany Parish Junior Livestock Show and the St. Tammany Parish Fair and participated in all Lions Club activities.

In the 1950s, she was an original sponsor of the New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual spring concert in the old Covington High gymnasium.

She and her husband grew roses and shared them with friends, shut-ins and nursing home residents.

She was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club for many years and a member of the Covington Garden Club for 47 years.

She became a nationally accredited flower show judge and is a flower show judge emeritus. She has held various garden club offices and chaired many flower shows.

A member of First Baptist Church, Covington, since 1957, she has taught young children in Sunday school, served as church organist and played trumpet in the church orchestra.

She was an active member of the Covington Elementary PTA and served the school as interim pianist in the 1950s.

Her children are Carolyn Pearce, Ted Talley and Susan Talley. She has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Morlier has a master’s degree in education from LSU. She was a former member of the Covington High Lady Lion volleyball and softball teams, Kappa Delta Epsilon education fraternity at LSU and a community 4H sponsor. She is the recipient of the Cains Fellowship Award and former teacher of the year who is employed by the St. Tammany Parish School Board.

Ross still works from his home just north of Abita Springs. The Rosses moved from Metairie to the north shore in 1999 to raise a family.

And yes, his family members are huge coffee drinkers.

Ross only works with artisan specialty coffees and has 100 wholesale accounts throughout south Louisiana and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a mix of hotels, restaurants, businesses and country clubs. Wholesale customers are sold whole beans and loaned grinding equipment at no cost.

Back at the coffee shop, everything is roasted to order.

Walking in the kitchen, Ross pours the coffee beans into a grinder, and in seconds, the aroma of fresh ground coffee is ready for brewing.

“We roast the beans on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

in my production plant and deliver fresh on Thursdays and Fridays,” Ross said, adding they have five reserve blends.

“We then cycle different select single origins with about five to 10 coffees.”

Ross said most elite coffee companies have their own signature coffee houses. And so in September 2013, he opened the Abita Roasting Coffee Shop in Madisonville.

“Always thought it would be cool to have my own coffee house, but I sell a lot of coffee to independent coffee houses on the south shore, so I’m in those stores a lot,” he said. “I teamed up with Ryan Richard, a good friend, because I needed somebody with the experience of running a food and beverage operation and I couldn’t be there all the time.”

Part of the Ross passion can

chase one should be made by March 4 to ensure availability.

Also on March 21, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School will host its annual Family Fun Day. Open only to the OLL school community, there will be burgers, hot dogs, a cake walk, a prize room, carnivalstyle games and more for students and their parents to enjoy. The cost to enter Family Fun Day is $5, which includes all the fun and food the Family Day offers.

Event coordinator Danette Dobbins said it’s quite common for students and parents to finish the race, then amble over to Family Fun Day. Those activities will be from 10 a.m.

until 2 p.m.

For information on the Henry J. Calamari Memorial Run/Walk, call Henry P. Calamari at (985) 707-8905 or email henrycalamari@charter. net. Registration forms can be obtained from Calamari, or picked up at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 3924 Berkley St., in Slidell.

For information on the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Family Fun Day, call the school at (985) 643-4137.

Andrew Canulette covers recreation and leisure activities for the St. Tammany Advocate. To reach him, email acanulette@charter.net.

ST. TAMMANY HOSPITAL GUILD: St. Tammany Hospital Guild donated 235 pounds of food to the Covington Food Bank.

“Our Guild family of volunteers at St. Tammany Parish Hospital recognize the opportunity and responsibility to assist the patients and guests at the hospital goes beyond the four walls into the community,” said Guild President Ron Rome. “The Covington Food bank has been a cornerstone of that mission to continue helping our neighbors.”

The Guild has about 100 members who donate 25,000 hours each year in 20 of the hospital’s departments. They raise money through sales in the hospital gift shop to provide nursing and allied health scholarships. To volunteer, call Shirley Primes at (985) 898-4008.

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

be found backstage while filming the “NCIS: New Orleans” television show. When filming the Mardi Gras shows, the crew had to work overtime and needed some good coffee to keep them going.

“We’ve been selling them coffee beans for the last six months, but they asked for brewed coffee,” he said, adding that they had 820 extras and needed the coffee in the French Quarter for 5:45 a.m. “The first

schedule an appointment.

CUDDLE BUDDIES: The Cuddle Buddies group provides a support opportunity for parents and a playtime for babies from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 26, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. $6 for members and $12 for others. Call (985) 898-4435.

BREASTFEEDING CLINIC: Lactation consultants will offer support 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.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: A diabetes support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the Education Room of the Cardiac Rehab Gym of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Medical Office Buiding, 1051 Gause Blvd., Slidell.

Call (985) 280-1554 or email paula.brown@ slidellmemorial.org.

day, it was 30 gallons, then 60 gallons the next day, and on the Wednesday filming, they asked for 90 gallons of coffee.”

Ross admits his favorite part of the job is sourcing new coffees. He also enjoys live roasting demonstrations at the Madisonville coffee shop, 504 Water St. On March 1, the Abita Roasting Co. will open a coffee house in Covington in the Village Walk shopping center. It will

serve breakfast and lunch.

“Definitely want to carry the theme over from Madisonville and offer cuppings and demonstrations,” Ross said. He has plans to share his love of coffee in more locations in the future.

Deborah Burst writes about people behind-the-scenes of organizations and events in St. Tammany Parish. To reach her, email deborahburst@ gmail.com.

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community Mandeville, Slidell celebrate libraries Advocate staff report

The Camellia Quilters recently donated five quilts inspired by children’s book to the St. Tammany Parish library. The quilts and the books will be available to families for reading during Library Day events from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd., and Causeway Library in Mandeville.

Other activities will include special storytimes, games, prizes, and crafts for children and families.

There are also story walks designed for reading with physical activity planned at both locations. A storybook is broken into large pages along a walk and suggestions for actions.

The book “Barnyard Dance”

by Sandra Boynton will be featured at the Causeway Branch and Slidell will feature “The Pigeon Needs a Bath!” by Mo

STARTING A BUSINESS: A free seminar on starting and financing a new business will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 19, at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, 1808 Front St., Slidell.

The seminar is sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University, SCORE, the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation and the

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce.

Topics to be covered include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small-business resources and required licenses.

Although there is no cost to attend, seating is guaranteed only for pre-registered attendees. To register or for information, call (985) 5493831. Online registration is available at www.lsbdc.org.

FAITH NOTES Photo provided by St. Tammany Parish Library

The book ‘Rainbow Nest’ by Edyta Sitar lays on one of the quilts that will be available for family reading during Library Day events Feb. 14. Camellia Quilters created five quilts that complement children’s books.

Willems.

Families can also learn at Library Day how to go online and access TumblerBooks and

other special online content for children available by a library card membership.

For information, contact the

children’s librarians, Candace Perilloux at Causeway, (985) 626-9779 ext. 303; or Jen Martin at Slidell, (985) 646-6470 ext. 116.

Dancers participate in art museum’s Family Day

Dancers and musicians from the north shore participated in a recent Family Day at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Front row, from left, are Cassi Speziale, Sydney Bearden and Emily Cook; second row, Morgan Lazaroe, Kayla Aubry, Ally Leblanc and Elizabeth Heiden; third row, studio owner Kim Speziale, Jessi Speziale, Abigail Owens, Maddie Perret, Taylor Bearden and ballet instructor Lucia Kuimova-Pettigrew, and back row, violinist Misha Pettigrew and Savannah Castleberry.

Cellist Carol Lyon also participated.

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Photo provided by Pembo Cieutat Academy of Dance

Dancers from the Pembo Cieutat Academy of Dance in Mandeville represented the north shore at the New Orleans Museum of Art during its Family Day on Jan. 24, which featured music and dance performances by students across the greater New Orleans area.

The Pembo Cieutat dancers were under the direction of studio owner Kim Speziale and ballet instructor Lucia Kuimova-Pettigrew and performed contemporary and classical ballet selections, including excerpts from “Cinderella,” “Don Quixote” and “Swan Lake.” Violinist Misha Pettigrew contributed to the north shore performance with a duet with cellist Carol Lyon.

Longtime Kiwanian speaks on immunization project Advocate staff report Dennis Oliver, Kiwanis International trustee, was guest speaker at the Camellia City Kiwanis Club luncheon meeting recently held at the Italian Pie Restaurant in Slidell. He is a 37-year Kiwanian with the Gulfport club who has held various positions including distinguished lieutenant governor, membership chairman, club president, board member, distinguished president, IDD campaign coordinator and adviser for K-Kids, Terrific Kids and Key Club International, and is current coordinator for the Eliminate Project.

Oliver’s presentation gave an update on the status of the Eliminate Project, the collaborative effort of Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. He said the disease kills nearly 60,000 babies and a significant number of women each year. To eliminate MNT, more

Photo provided by Camellia City Kiwanis

Shown at a recent meeting of the Camellia City Kiwanis are, from left, Ame Oliver, Dennis Oliver, Mike Collins and Eddie Vauthier. than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more at an estimated cost of $110 million.

On behalf of the Camellia City Kiwanis Club, President Mike Collins presented a

donation to Oliver for the Eliminate Project. The donation was from proceeds of a recent fundraiser held at the Cutting Edge Theater.

For more information, visit www.kiwanis one.org or www.TheEliminateProject.org/ Baby.

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Slidell Library will hold a sale of used books and magazines about Louisiana and the South from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday inside the Slidell Branch Library, 555 Robert Blvd.

Second Saturday Special Sales are held the second Saturday of each month and feature used books and magazines related to a particular theme.

This sale will include a variety

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of books and magazines about Louisiana and Southern cuisine and cooking, history, biography and culture; novels by Louisiana authors; and more. Items will have standard prices from 25 cents to $3. Cash and personal checks are accepted.

The proceeds of the sale will go to the Slidell, Pearl River, and Lacombe branch libraries.

For information, contact the Friends of the Slidell Library,

fsl70458@yahoo.com.

DA AT MILITARY ROAD ALLIANCE: The Military Road Alliance, an umbrella organization of 13 homeowner associations in eastern St. Tammany Parish, will hear a status report from the new St. Tammany Parish/ Washington Parish District Attorney Warren Montgomery.

Montgomery will be the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting, which will be

held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the main cafeteria of Live Oak Village Assisted Living Center, at 2200 East Gause Blvd., Slidell.

All M.R.A. meetings are open to the public as well as member subdivision delegates. All citizens are invited to this informational event.

For information, contact M.R.A. President Jay Hilker at anotary@bellsouth.net.

ASHES TO GO: In addition to its traditional Ash Wednesday services, Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell will be offering Ashes to Go from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in front of the church at 1534 Seventh St., Slidell.

During these hours, the Rev. Harry Jenkins will be available for motorists who pull up to the front of the church to get ashes and a prayer. Last year, Jenkins said, more than 100 motorists stopped to get ashes.

In addition to ashes, this year the church will be giving out Lent in a Bag. Each family that stops will be given a gift bag containing devotional items to help practice a holy Lent.

In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter. For centuries, Christians have received a cross of ashes on the face at the beginning of that season as a reminder of mortal failings and an invitation to receive God’s forgiveness.

Ashes to Go provides the opportunity to participate in that tradition for people who have lost their connection to a church, or have never participated before.

Christ Episcopal’s traditional Ash Wednesday services will be at noon and 7 p.m. For information, call Jenkins at (985) 643-4531 or visit www.facebook.com/ christepiscopalchurchslidell.

LENTEN PATH AT BETHANY: Lenten Path on Ash Wednesday at Bethany Lutheran, 1340 Eighth St., Slidell, will include a lighted path with interactive stations to help individuals pray, reflect and self examine their lives and their relationship with Jesus, as well as Ashes and Communion will be offered as well. The Lenten Path is open to all between 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 18.

WALDHEIM UMC: The Rev. Chris Fryo extends an invitation to people of all denominations to receive ashes to begin the Lenten season between 6 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Waldheim United Methodist Church, 77067 Hwy. 21, north of Covington. For information, call (985) 893-0609 or visit www.waldheimumc.org.

MANDEVILLE LENTEN FISH FRIES: Knights of Columbus Council 9240 at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church will hold fish fries from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent, beginning Feb. 20, in the cafeteria of Our Lady of the Lake Elementary School, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

Dinners are $9 and are available for dining in or taking out.

Photo provided by Christ Episcopal Church

The Rev. Harry Jenkins, the pastor at Christ Episcopal Church, gives ashes to a parishioner in 2014 at the Slidell church’s Ashes to Go service on Ash Wednesday.

They include fried or baked catfish, bread, soft drink, dessert and two sides.

There also will be a food drive benefitting the Samaritan Center.

COVINGTON LENTEN FISH FRIES: Knights of Columbus Council 12906 at St. Peter Catholic Church will host fish fries from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent, beginning Feb. 20, in St. Mary’s Hall at the church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington.

Dinners include fried shrimp or Louisiana-raised catfish served with homemade coleslaw, a portion of potato salad or french fries, and a piece of French bread.

Inside St. Mary’s Hall, there will be a fast-track table for those who have preordered their dinners. To place an order in advance, visit www. kofc12906covington.org by 3 p.m. Friday.

LENTEN SCRIPTURE STUDY: A six-week video series by the Rev. Mitch Pacwa on “Lent, On the Road to Redemption” will be held on Mondays 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) 6493055.

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 also will 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.

TAMMANY TO DO MANDEVILLE

“SHE KILLS MONSTERS:” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 27 through March 15 8 p.m., 30 by Ninety Theatre, 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. A midnight performance on Friday, March 6, is when cosplay will be encouraged. For tickets, call (844) THE-3090 toll free or visit www.tinyurl.com/30x90tix.

MANDEVILLE

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.

SLIDELL

“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.

BANTAM BASEBALL: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

ST. GENESIUS SOIREE: Reservation deadline Feb. 15, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. The annual St. Genesius Soiree salute to SLT members for support of community theater and exclusive first

look at 2015-16 season. Held 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22, free admission for patronlevel members, $30 others and $50 for a pair. Admission includes door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment, and non-alcoholic beverages. Cocktail attire suggested. Email membership@slidelllittletheatre.org or call (985) 641-0324.

SLIDELL YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: 7 p.m. Feb. 24. The first general membership meeting of the year at the SYFA Field House, 3158 Terrace Ave. NORTHSHORE GUMBO COOK-OFF: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. $10 for all-you-can eat gumbo and entertainment as teams compete for prizes and benefit SLT’s Next Stage project, the local chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC,) and Homeless Outreach for Youth in St. Tammany (HOYST.) Young children eat free, ample parking on site. Call (985) 9601177 or email northshoregumbo@gmail. com.

Send news for Tammany To Do listings to sttammany@theadvocate.com.

Royal luncheon

Photo provided by SWCC

The Krewe of Slidellians’ Queens’ Circle luncheon recently was held at Christopher’s on Carey in Olde Towne Slidell. Welcomed into the organization was Queen Samaritan LXIV Kelly King. Seated, first row from left are, Elizabeth Broom and Gardner Kole; second row, Jean Heyerdale, Catherine Walker, King, Blanche Carroll and Naida Galloway; and, standing, Holly Broom, Monica Gates, Bea Penton, Betty Holden, Erin Stroud, Carol Wolfram, Nell Laporte, Rosemary Clement, Kathy Lowrey, Diane Reine and Cheryl Landry Hutchinson.

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schools St. Paul’s students commit to colleges

COLLEGE BRIEFS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD: A Mandeville woman was one of four recent graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University’s organizational communication master’s program who were recognized with the Top Paper Award for a presentation made at the annual conference of the National Communication Association held in Chicago.

The students —Mallory Lindsly and Megan Caldwell, of Metairie; Piyawan Charoensap, of Mandeville; and Lauren Broussard, of LaPlace — all earned their master’s degrees in May. Theirs was one of four papers selected out of nearly 70 Lindsly to be presented in the training and development division of the NCA, the largest association of communica- Caldwell tion professionals in the United States.

The paper, “Evaluation of a Soft Skills Training Pro- Charoensap gram,� was prepared as part of the requirements for their course in research methods, said Claire Broussard Procopio, associate professor of communication. “The students evaluated the effectiveness of a soft skills, face-to-face employee training program as opposed to one offered online at a large area hospital,� she explained. “They looked at the effectiveness of each form of training on the degree of learning, behavioral change and willingness to learn.�

Procopio said results of the study showed that neither the willingness to learn nor method of delivery affected degree of comprehension by the participants. “However both had major effects on the reported behavior change by the participants, with the People Style Model Training Method of training appearing to be more effective in teaching employees how to ‘flex’ their personal style and to improve their relationships with others. The research by these students suggests various implications and directions for future study.�

DELGADO SECOND START: Fullcredit courses taught over eight weeks instead of 16 will begin March 16 at Delgado Community College. Registration for these classes is open through March 13, so students still have time to apply for financial aid, take a placement test if necessary and enroll for March classes.

Second Start courses are compressed and move at a quicker pace, similar to a summer term. Successful students are prepared to start working on the first day of class.

Classes are typically core courses that appeal to a variety of student majors. Current, former and new Delgado students may all enroll through Second Start as long as individual course pre-requisites are met.

Registration is via LoLA. Financial aid and admission applications are still being accepted, and placement tests are available. Students can pay their tuition and fees with a convenient installment plan.

To learn more and see the list of Second Start courses offered this spring, visit www.dcc.edu/second-start.

The list includes students enrolled in for-credit programs only. It does not include students involved in workforce development initiatives. Delgado has about 15,000 additional students who fit that description.

The publication is online at www.ccweek.com.

Photos provided by Honey Island Elementary

Honey Island Elementary Reflection winners are, second-graders, back from left, Emme Levy, Kendall Remerow, Caleb Dehart, Owen Neely, Ethan Hanrahan, Elizabeth Johnson, Brett Adams; middle row, Mackenzie Grose, Moses Roark, Joseph Degruy, Joshua Baudoin, Grant Wilkerson, Catherine Owen, Adriane Simien; and front, Abigail Gumpert and AnneMarie Clark.

Honey Island Elementary second-, third-graders honored

Photos provided by St. Paul’s

St. Paul’s senior Kyle Schimpf has signed a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Louisiana in Monroe.

Seated, from, left are Pam, Kyle and Craig Schimpf; and in back, Mick Nunez, varsity head baseball coach for St. Paul’s; Ryan Schimpf; Chris Westcott; and Craig Ketelsen, athletic director for St. Paul’s.

Honey Island Elementary Reflection Winners in the third grade are shown, back from left, Skylar Walsh, Kelly Camp, Mollie Ann Anti, Mallory Grahagan; middle row, Lily Johnson, Courtney Clatterbuck, Francesca Mayeux, Brady Rollins, Ethan Mounsey; and front, Nhi Nguyen, Meriya Bowman, Melanie Myers and Calla Penta.

St. Paul’s senior Beau Briggs signed scholarship papers to play golf at the University of Mississippi. Briggs was a member of the St. Paul’s golf team in 2013, and the state track team in 2014. Seated from left are Travis, Beau and Erika Briggs; and in back, St. Paul’s athletic director Craig Ketelsen; David and Carolyn Briggs, Beau’s paternal grandparents; and Luke Barwick, St. Paul’s golf coach.

Photos provided by St. Scholastica Academy

The St. Scholastica Academy Royalettes dance team was named the 2015 Louisiana dance team junior high champion in jazz and pom. In the front row, from left, are Gabi Bradford; Mia Schexnaydre, lieutenant; Kate Weldon, captain; Bailey Sitarz, co-captain; Catherine Boudreaux, lieutenant; and Hannah Cole. In the second row are Reagan Rovira, Caitlin Gonzalez, Sarah Young, Molly O’Rourke, Corryn Timmerman, Riley Browne and Elizabeth Kemker. In the third row are Victoria Peace, Gabrielle Marinello, Shannon Moore, Jolie Schexnaydre, Leighton Higbee and Madeleine Berrigan. In the back row are McCall Hundley, Saylor Ennis, Hannah Slimming, Alexandria deZayas, Lizzie Schell, Georgia Trist and Savannah Carr.

St. Scholastica Royalettes take state championship The St. Scholastica Academy Royalettes dance team was named the 2015 Louisiana dance team junior high champion in jazz and pom at the Universal Dance Association Louisiana Dance Championship in Hammond on Jan. 18. This is the eighth year the Royalettes have received state champion honors.

Three girls also took home solo honors: Bailey Sitarz placed first and Mia Schexnaydre placed third in the junior high division, and Catherine Boudreaux placed fifth in the teen division.

Individual honors went St. Scholastica Academy Royalettes dance team members, from left, Bailey Sitarz, Mia Schexnaydre and Catherine Boudreaux.

St. Paul’s senior Peyton Lacoste signed a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Washington in Seattle. Pictured at the signing celebration, held in the Briggs Assembly Center, are seated from left, Aimee, Peyton and Gregg Lacoste; and standing, Craig Ketelsen, athletic director for St. Paul’s; Mick Nunez, varsity head baseball coach; Chris Yeager; Brother Ken Boesch, FSC; and Peyton’s grandfather, Jules Lacoste.

SSA Key Club Coat Drive

Photo provided by SSA

The St. Scholastica Academy Key Club recently donated winter clothing for local distribution to the Covington Food Bank. Shown are, from left, Caroline Brown, Margaret Baglow, Sarah Hoerner, Aubry Hymel and Anna Kate Broussard.

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