The St. Tammany Advocate 03-05-2015

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Covington student Brown is D.C.-bound One local student with a passion for current events won’t be in the classroom next week. She’ll be in the U.S. Senate.

Beverly Brown, of Covington, and a junior at St. Scholastica Academy, has been named one of two students from each state to serve as delegates to the 53rd annual U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. Abhishek Shah, of Bossier City, is the Brown second delegate.

Brown said she is happy to attend meetings and briefings with a Supreme Court justice, congressional leaders and staff, leaders of cabinet agencies and an ambassador to the United States.

She doesn’t want to just live in her “own bubble.”

“It’s important to know what’s going on around you,” she said. Current events in politics and international affairs “could eventually impact our lives.”

Brown believes civic education is one of the rights and duties of citizenship.

She receives daily news emails to discover topics of interest, then uses the news as a starting point to conduct her own research.

Now she will meet with some of the top people who shape current events, including President Barack Obama.

“I’m excited to meet the president. That’s one thing I’m the most excited about,” she said.

Brown has also pursued her civic education while serving as chair of the Municipal Outreach Committee of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council. She was appointed to the Council by the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education and hopes to share her experience with other LLYAC members.

“This will help me to get insights higher up on issues to bring back to council for discussions,” she said.

There will also be an international component to the experience.

“We will interview and have Facetime with the International Space Station,” she said.

“We’re going to go there and meet very important people. It’s fun. It will expand my knowledge of topics in politics,” she said.

Brown is vice president of the National Honor Society, and is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Excalibur, Rho Kappa and the National English Honor Society. She is also president of Students Against Destructive Decisions and plays varsity lacrosse and golf.

She will receive a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship as a delegate to the Senate Youth Program.

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

A Night in Haiti celebrates partnership with island town Advocate staff report For three years, members of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville have traveled to St. Benoit Catholic Church in Dessources, Haiti.

They’ve work closely with St. Benoit’s pastor, Monsignor Wildor Pierre, to learn about the life and needs of the parish families since the devastating earthquake of 2010.

Through a partnership between the two churches, they’ve helped rebuild the school and church, and drill a water well.

To celebrate their solidarity, Mary, Queen of Peace will host the third annual A Night in Haiti from 6 to 9 p.m. March 14 at 1501 West Causeway Approach, Man-

deville.

Proceeds from A Night in Haiti will help fund the education expenses of students at the elementary school and new middle school at St. Benoit.

The evening includes a Caribbean-themed dinner, wine, beer and desserts. A DJ will provide lively music and there will be a sale of Haitian artworks and crafts. Tickets are $30.

The event celebrates what the parishioners of Mary, Queen of Peace and St. Benoit have accomplished together.

According to Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church’s Haiti Solidarity Partnership member Therese Kwiecien, the Mandeville church has built a dynamic, mutually beneficial relationship

with the parishioners of St. Benoit.

Parish members have traveled to Haiti and they also have welcomed Msgr. Wildor to the Mandeville church several times. A fourth trip to Haiti is planned for April.

St. Benoit Parish, with approximately 5,000 families, is located in a rural, agricultural area about 59 miles - a five-hour drive - into the mountains from Haiti’s capitol, Port-au-Prince.

The highest priorities of the ministry have been construction of the church and school, education, water and nutrition, according to Kwiecien.

Support from Mary, Queen of Peace has also helped secure grants to provide multivitamins

to expectant mothers and young children for five years.

Arts and crafts from Haiti are sold throughout the year in the church’s parish center to benefit the families in Dessources.

These include note cards, jewelry, soapstone sculptures, Haitian raw cocoa, hand carved crosses and wooden bowls by renowned Haitian artist Einstein Albert.

Several of the original Haitian art works will be for sale at the fundraiser.

Tickets to A Night in Haiti are $30 and can be reserved by sending an email to mqphaiti@gmail. com or call Muguet W at (985) 705-1846.

For details, visit www. maryqueenofpeace.org/haitipartnership/home.

Photo provided by Mary, Queen of Peace

A student works on homework at one of the middle school classrooms at St. Benoit in Haiti. The school was rebuilt after the 2010 earthquake with help from a partnership with Mary, Queen of Peace Church in Mandeville.

Advocate photos by VERONICA DOMINACH

Jareth Ober, 6, sports his Dr. Seuss hat as the St. Tammany Parish Library hosts the 111th birthday celebration of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, at the Bush Library on Monday. There was a birthday party with books, activities, crafts, cake, as well as story reading and singing.

Would you, could you with a book?

St. Tammany Parish Library celebrates the 111th birthday of Dr. Seuss by participating in this year’s National Education Association’s “Read Across America Day.” A free birthday party with a variety of activities including story reading, songs, crafts, cake and refreshments were held at branch libraries to honor the children’s Marjie Jahncke, library branch manager, plays instruments with the children as the St. book author throughout St. Tammany.

Tammany Parish Library hosts the 111th birthday celebration of Dr. Seuss.

Great American Birdfest highlights area resources

REC & LEISURE ANDREW CANULETTE

Before St. Tammany Parish was one of the fastest-growing communities in Louisiana, it was well-known as a natural retreat.

Luckily for north shore residents, large parts of the parish remain pristine and continue to boast natural beauty for us to admire,

all the while providing shelter to all kinds of animals.

That’s one reason the Great American Birdfest has been a hit in Tammany since it began 19 years ago. Several hundred visitors from many U.S. states äSee BIRDFEST, page 3G

Jazz on the Bayou

‘Backyard festival’ supports Easter Seals of Louisiana

BY ANDREW CANULETTE

to be held March 21-22 at the Kole residence on the banks of Bayou Liberty near Slidell.

Jazz on the Bayou is held anFor more than two decades, Ronnie and Gardner Kole nually to raise funds for Eashave staged what has been ter Seals of Louisiana, STARC billed as the “best backyard and several other worthy (and local) nonprofits. The goal, festival in Louisiana.”

The party returns in 2015, Ronnie Kole said, is to raise with the 23rd annual Ochsner $100,000 for those causes at Medical Center Northshore this year’s party.

“Last year, we raised $86,000 Jazz on the Bayou fundraiser Special to The Advocate

after the few expenses we have,” said Kole, a world-renowned pianist. “I want to get to $100,000 this year. We have a few more sponsors, and I think we’ll get to that number and may be able to give a little more.”

That wouldn’t be possible, Kole said, without the generäSee JAZZ, page 3G

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Dancing friends & parading pets St. Andrew’s Village Hoedown Friend Raiser Friends and guests were invited to “bow to your partner,” “promenade right” and “Allemande left” recently at the fun-packed St. Andrew’s Village Hoedown and Friend Raiser. The Abita Springs Town Hall was packed with revelers dressed in their best country attire and ready to kick up their heels.

St. Andrew’s Village will be a faith-based, mixed-use village community where both adults with all degrees of developmental disabilities and nondisabled individuals can live, work, worship and socialize throughout their lifelong journey.

St. Andrew’s village will TAMMANY be the first community of its kind in Louisiana SCENE and was born through MISSIE NOEL a partnership between parents and community members to provide for adults with special needs.

The location will be in Abita Springs, and the land has been purchased and cleared for the site.

The event was planned for all special students older than 13, plus local high school students who were volunteers and served as dance partners and mentors. More than 50 teenage volunteers were on hand, including the “Bulldog Buddies” from Fontainebleau High School. Many families dressed in matching, thematic “western” wear, and joined in on the fun with the more than 150 guests.

Donations were collected at the door, and guests enjoyed hotdogs, popcorn and King Cake, while the DJ Nick “The Party Guy” Albert had the tunes playing early in the event. Later, the Ozone Square Dance Club provided the square dance tunes and called out the dance moves for the teens.

The venue was decorated with red-checkered table cloths and the guests were clapping, foot stomping and cheering throughout the afternoon. There was a photo booth area for guests to create memories and keepsakes of the special day. Smiles and laughter emanated from every corner of the room.

For information on St. Andrew’s Village, visit www. saintandrewsvillage.org.

Caroline Bowen and Johnathan O’Neil

Charlie Vaccarella with event chairwoman Peggy Wales

Mary Ann, Caroline, Walker and Rick Haase

Amber Hughes, Brandon Ripley and Monique Hebert

Jackie Erington, Carrie and Paul Dennis Bonnie Fenerty, Lauren Gennaro and Meghan Ott celebrate at the St. Andrew’s Village Hoedown

Krewe of Mardi Paws

Chris, Ben, Rachel and Adam Janney

Julie Aleshire, Pedro, Bella, Kringle and Phil Aleshire

Dane, Kelly and Abby Schumacher with ‘Gumbo’ at the annual Mardi Paws parade

Sophia Pray with Kipper

Mandeville’s own Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws has a 21-year tradition of parading along the beautiful Mandeville Lakefront. This year, the theme for the event featured a travel theme, “Mardi Paws Takes A Road Trip,” with pets and their human counterparts parading with colorful motifs such as “Our Trip to Paris,” “Down in New Orleans” and “New York City.”

The celebrity monarch for the event was Louisiana native, Jamie Lynn Spears. Large crowds lined the sidewalk in front of the lakefront and cheered on the more than 200 participants. Treasured items tossed included stuffed animals, beads, cups and the coveted gold and purple “poop” throws.

The krewe has the distinction of being the only parade to take to the streets after Fat Tuesday, and runs the Sunday after the holiday.

Krewe Captain Denise Gutnisky was proud to announce the royals for this special event.

Reigning as the 2015 Parade Grand Marshalls were Ella Vidal and Clayton Burke. Both children are active in the “Miracle League,” a Children’s Hospital program that allows all children, regardless of their level of play, to enjoy the “emotional and physical benefits of team sports.”

Following the parade, the revelry continued with an “Extravaganza” featuring music, food booths and vendors. The krewe proceeds benefit several local nonprofits, including The Miracle League Northshore, Children’s Hospital, Scott’s Wish and the St. Tammany Spay and Neuter program.

Other members of the Royal Court included: HRH King Rudy Hancock, escorted by Bob, Jen, and Madison Hancock; Grand Duke Henri Pearce, escorted by Jessica, Allyson, Josie and Matthew Pearce along with Joey and Erin Bivona; Duke Prince Felipe, escorted by Rene and Otto Mehrgut; Scepter Bearer to His Majesty Prince Reginald, III, Trey, escorted by Scott Williams and Scott Discon; HRH Queen Dottie Creighton, escorted by Bruce Creighton; Lady in Waiting GiGi Comeaux, escorted by Bob and Billie Comeaux and Grace Comeaux Piro; Maid Sadie Saylor, escorted by Dr. Liz and Doug Saylor; Scepter Bearer to Her Majesty Scarlett Barr, escorted by Brittney Barr.

Celebrity monarch for the parade was Jamie Lynn Spears, pictured with husband Jamie Watson, Missie Arata Noel is the society and features Zoe with Mary Borgen, Nancy Sanders, Jackie Seiler, Vic event coordinator Denise Gutni- writer for the St. Tammany Advocate. She can Seiler and Sandy Rudolf sky, daughter Maddie and Nice. be contacted by email at jrnoel@bellsouth.net.

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BIRDFEST

Continued from page 1G (and from various foreign countries) have attended the festival each year. They flock to local marshes and forests that harbor hundreds of bird species either native to the area or winging their way through during the annual migration on the Mississippi River Flyway.

This year’s Great American Birdfest is scheduled for April 10-12 at points throughout St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. The event is staged each year by the Northlake Nature Center, which has a 400-acre preserve just off U.S. 190 just west of Mandeville.

Because many birders come from out of town to participate, the seats on each birding trip often fill up fast.

That’s why it’s important for locals to register now if they wish to join the fun.

“No trips are filled right now, as far as I know,” event manager Rick Wilke said.

“But a couple of them always fill up.”

This year’s schedule includes: April 10: 6:15 a.m. to noon, Manchac Swamp; 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., photography workshop and Pine Island photo shoot; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., “Big Branch Marsh by Night” and a close-up look at red cockaded woodpeckers.

April 11: 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., backyard gardens visit; 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Bogue Chitto River Reserve habitats; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Birdfest social.

April 12: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Honey Island Swamp; 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pine Island rookery birding.

The trips range in price from $20 to $45, with the photo workshop and Pine Island shoot totaling $60 per person. Local photographer Earl Gravois will teach pa-

JAZZ

Continued from page 1G ous support of so many sponsors, not to mention the local restaurateurs and beverage purveyors who provide ample food and drink for all guests.

This year, there will be about 30 restaurants serving food, including Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, John Besh’s La Provence, Drago’s Seafood, Andrea’s, Trey Yuen, Michael’s, LA Pines, Southside Café, Assunta’s, Italian Pie, Nathan’s, Copeland’s, Starbucks, Zea, Café Lynn, Blue Bell Creameries and many more.

Other Jazz on the Bayou highlights include music by the Storyville Stompers, Bobby Ohler and the Harbor Band and, of course, Kole.

There will be silent and live auctions for jewelry, vacations, sports memorabilia, dinners, artwork, cruises and more. Door prizes will be awarded, too.

An array of drinks will be on hand to wash down the delectables, including beer and wine from Champagne Beverages, Kole said.

“If the chefs don’t hear from us, they ask us if they can take part,” Kole said.

“They like doing this event.

There aren’t a million people

trons the basics of computer photo editing.

Transportation is not provided to and from the site of each trip, and space at each is limited. Experienced birding guides will lead each trip, and on-site transportation will be provided (if necessary).

“The thing that makes these trips so enjoyable to me is that I can get out into nature with an experienced guide who can help me identify birds,” Wilke said. “That never ceases to please me.”

He said the eco-tourism aspects of Birdfest make it a win-win for everyone concerned.

“People come to St. Tammany, they move here, because of the natural beauty of our waterways, our forests,” he said. “People need to know about our resources. Development is inevitable, and we want it. But you have to do it sanely.

“We protect more than 400 acres of land at the Northlake Nature Center in order to have a place to go enjoy nature and learn. There are constant events out there to educate people, to educate kids. But this is a big event to get people from around the country here to show them what we’ve got, how lovely it is, and why it’s important that we keep it.”

For information on the Great American Birdfest, go to northlakenature.org/birdfest. Detailed information on each trip, cost, species of birds likely to be seen and much more are listed there.

Interested people also can call the NNC at (985) 6261238 or send email to birdfest@northlakenature.org.

For a listing of hotels and bed and breakfasts in the area, call the St. Tammany Parish Tourism Commission at (800) 634-9443 or go online to louisiananorthshore.com/ cms/d/lodging.php.

grabbing food and running around. You have the bayou in the background; it’s peaceful. A lot of them stick around and come into the house to hear my concert after. It’s just amazing what they do, and we couldn’t do any of it without them.”

Kole also praised Jazz on the Bayou committee members who help run the operation each year. As in the past, Brenda and Jack Stroupe are co-chairpeople of the two-day party.

Tickets to Jazz on the Bayou cost $100 per person, per day, with hours going from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. A table for 10 can be reserved for $1,000.

Though tickets can be bought at the door, festival organizers prefer that tickets be prepurchased so they know how many tables and chairs to set up on the Koles’ spacious lawn overlooking Bayou Liberty.

“That’s a very important part of this, that everyone is treated well and enjoys themselves,” Kole said. “We try to do it first class in every way.

Gardner wouldn’t have it any other way.”

To purchase tickets to the 23rd annual Jazz on the Bayou event, visit www.jazzonthebayou.com, email jazzonthebayou@aol.com or call (504) 524-5716.

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Rotary Skeet Shoot benefits nonprofits

SPORTS BRIEFS FLEUR DE LEAP: The Fleur de Leap horse trials will be held Saturday and Sunday at Lagniappe Farms, 13349 Verger Road, Folsom.

The trials are presented by the Southern Eventing and Dressage Association, and will include dressage, cross country and show jumping.

Dressage, sometimes called “horse ballet,” simply means “training” in French. Competitive dressage tests are performed at every level of training, and measure the athletic ability and harmony between horse and rider.

Eventing, sometimes referred to as combined training or horse trials, has its roots in cavalry tests requiring mastery of dressage, crosscountry obstacle jumping and show jumping. Both dressage and eventing are Olympic disciplines. For information, visit sedariders.org.

SHAMROCK CLASSIC: The Shamrock Classic Golf Tournament will be March 14 at Pinewood Golf & Country Club, 405 Country Club Blvd., Slidell.

The format is a four-person scramble, with check-in at 10 a.m., a putting contest at 11 a.m. and tee time at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $75 for members and $80 for others.

Entry fee includes green fees, cart, food, beer and admission to the post-game party.

To register a team, call (985) 643-6892.

HOPE HOUSE OPEN: The Hope House Open: Fore the Kids to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center/Hope House will be held at 1 p.m. March 26 at Money Hill Golf and Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive, Abita Springs. Warm-up, lunch and registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

This is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start.

Fees include lunch, prizes, food and drinks on and off the course, cart and green fee. The cost is $150 for an individual player or $560 for a foursome. For sponsorship and more information, visit cachopehouse.org.

YMCA YOUTH SPORTS: Registration is open through April 4 for YMCA youth soccer and Tball for boys and girls ages 3 to 7. Play will run from March 28 through May 2 at the West St. Tammany YMCA, 71256 Francis Road, Covington. For information, call Bryce Lott at the YMCA, (985) 893-9622.

ABITA SPRINGS YOUTH SPORTS: Registration is open through March 16 for youth T-ball, baseball and softball in St. Tammany Recreation District 11 in Abita Springs. Games are played at Abita, Bush, Covington, Folsom, Lacombe and Lee Road.

Registration must be completed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday; from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 7 and March 14, at Charlie Finn Memorial Park, 22517 La. 36, Abita Springs.

T-ball players must be 4 years old by May 1; baseball players must be ages 7 to 15 by May 1; and softball players must be ages 7 to 15 as of Jan. 1.

The registration fee of $75 includes uniform pants, numbered uniform jersey, team hat, belt, socks, insurance

and a participation trophy.

When registering new players, parents should bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Those interested in coaching should contact Lisa Palisi at rd11director@abitasports.com or (985) 871-7555.

PELICAN PARK YOUTH SPORTS: Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. The youth baseball and softball registration will be held for the season that begins the week of March 30 and continues through June. The boys baseball program is for those ages 5 to 15 as of April 30. The softball program is for girls ages 5 to 15 as of Dec. 31. Returning players may register online at pelicanpark.com.

New players may register in the Castine Center.

CREATING FISHING LURES: A ranger will give a presentation on creating freshwater fishing lures at 10 a.m. March 21 at Fairview-Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Drive, 1 mile east of Madisonville on La. 22 in St. Tammany Parish.

The ranger will cover all steps, beginning with a cypress blank to the finished product.

The program is free with park admission of $2 per person ages 4 through 61. For information, call (985) 792-4652 or (888) 677-3247.

MAD HATTER 5K: The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell will hold its Mad Hatter 5K and Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. March 21 at Slidell Municipal Airport, 62512 Airport Road, Slidell.

Both runs are walker-friendly.

Registration for the 5K is $25 for adults until March 16, when the cost will increase to $30. Registration on the morning of the race will be $35.

The registration fee includes a T-shirt, breakfast, live music from the Porch Dogs and many other activities.

To register, visit jaslidell.org/ event/mad-hatter-fun-run.

CALAMARI FUN RUN: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School’s 35th annual Henry J. Calamari Memorial 2-mile Run/Walk will be held March 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 3924 Berkley St., Slidell. Early registration closed March 4; the cost, including on race day, is $20. For information, call Henry P. Calamari at (985) 707-8905 or email henrycalamari@charter.net.

GET LUCKY! GOLF TOURNAMENT: The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is registering golfers for its fourth annual Get Lucky! golf tournament, to be held April 17 at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.

Corporate foursomes and individual players are welcome to sign up. There are only 25 team slots available, so teams are encouraged to register by April 3. This popular event features food and beverages on the course from local vendors; gifts for every golfer; longest drive, straightest drive and closest-to-thepin contests; and a chance to win a new car.

To register or for more information, contact Nicole Suhre at (985) 898-4171 or nsuhre@ stph.org or visit sthfoundation.org/golf.

Send news for sports briefs to sttammany @theadvocate.com.

Photo provided by Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Slidell recently presented proceeds from the club’s eighth annual Skeet Shooting Tournament to representatives from local nonprofits Cop Camp, Savannah Smiles and FitAs-A-Firefighter. From left, are Phillip Coleman, Chief Randy Smith, Rotarian Dave Kaufman, Jennifer Schanfenstin, Jody Schanfenstin, Taffy Morrison, Laurie Panzeca and Robert Worcher.

Wooden Boat Festival poster artist sought raphy, artist statement and three color copies of digital images.

Submissions should be sent to Artists have until April 13 to submit work samples for consider- the 2014 Wooden Boat Festival ation in selection of the poster art- Poster Artist Selection Commitist for the 2015 Wooden Boat Festi- tee, c/o the Lake Pontchartrain val, which the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 MaBasin Maritime Museum will hold bel Drive, Madisonville, LA 70447.

For information about the 2015 Oct. 10-11 beside the Tchefuncte Wooden Boat Festival, to register River in Madisonville.

The poster artist will be official- a classic wooden boat, become a ly recognized at festival events volunteer, request a food vendor and provided with an artist vendor or artist application, or register a tent at the festival. To apply, sub- Quick ’n Dirty boat-building team, mit a CD with three to five jpeg call the Lake Pontchartrain Basin work samples that demonstrate Maritime Museum at (985) 845skills in rendering a water and 9200 or visit www.woodenboatfest. boat scene, along with a brief biog- org.

Advocate staff report

BUSINESS BRIEFS LSBDC SEMINAR ON BASIC ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE: The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University and SCORE Northshore are hosting a free seminar designed to familiarize individuals with the operation of basic software programs such as QuickBooks. The free seminar, “Basic Accounting Software Usage,” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the St. Tammany Administrative Complex, 21454 Koop Drive. Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., and attendees are welcome to bring a bagged lunch.

There will be an initial overview/ review of some basic accounting principles, followed by an introduction of the software package with a presentation of recording vendors’ bills, check payments, sales invoicing and recording of customers’ payments, and review of financial reports available in the software.

Seating is guaranteed only for preregistered attendees. To register or for information, call (985) 549-3831 or visit www.lsbdc.org.

LEADERSHIP ST. TAMMANY APPLICATIONS: Leadership St. Tammany is accepting applications for the next leadership class, graduating in 2016. Interested candidates may apply at www.leadershipsttammany.org. The deadline for accepting applications is April 30.

Leadership St. Tammany is a nine-month program that provides and enhances leadership skills and

Photo provided by Change for Community

Change for Community recently presented $5,500 to the Covington Food Bank. Karen Johnson, left, is founder of Change for Community, and Terri-Turner Marse, right, is executive director of the Covington Food Bank. fosters increased knowledge of St. Tammany Parish through presentations by community leaders enhanced by group discussions and on-site exposure. Topics include education; social services and health care; political activism and media; and economic development and planning and growth.

For information, visit www.leadershipsttammany.org.

CHANGE FOR COMMUNITY: Change for Community recently presented $5,500 to the Covington Food Bank that was collected in change canisters at Covington Chick-fil-A restaurants in 2014. The change canister project was funded by the Al and Diane Kramer Foundation.

Since 2010, the project has brought in $25,000 for the food bank.

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OldeTown Slidell holds 21st Arts Evening

TAMMANY TO DO MADISONVILLE

SUDDENLY LESS SUMMER: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St. A Rebirth Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has been awarded to the St. Tammany Parish Library to present “Suddenly Less Summer: The Effects of Air Conditioning on Louisiana.” A series of four literature discussions and a film showing at Madisonville branch begins March 5 with a lecture by scholar Ray Arsenault, “The End of the Long Hot Summer: The Air Conditioner and Southern Culture.” Scholar Susan Blalock will introduce the film “A Streetcar Named Desire” on March 12; Blalock will also lead a literature discussion March 19 of “Chita,” a book excerpt by Louisiana author Lafcadio Hearn; “The Sound of Planes,” a short story from “Swamp Songs” by Louisiana author Sheryl St. Germain; Arsenault’s writing; and “Everyday Use,” a short story from “In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women” by Alice Walker.

On March 26, participants can tell their own stories about life without air conditioning. Some discussion segments will be recorded, with participant’s permission, for use in a “Louisiana Cultural Vistas” article authored

by Blalock. All events are free.

Reservations for the four-week series can be made at (985) 8936280 ext. 120.

MADISONVILLE ART MARKET: The monthly Madisonville Arts and Craft Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, on Water Street at the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. The market features fine arts and crafts from local artists including painting, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture and stained glass.

MANDEVILLE

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATION: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Blvd. “A Treasure Odyssey” is the theme of the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany Celebration gala with a culinary showcase, desserts, raffles, live and silent auctions and live music

by Groovy 7. Admission is $100 to benefit building the museum.

For tickets, contact Annie Spell at (985) 264-7752, email celebration@cmstkids.org or visit www.jlgc.net.

MAKING CRAB NETS: 6:30 p.m.

March 12, 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. To register, visit www. pelicanpark.com.

MANDEVILLE BINGO: The Mandeville New Image Senior Club has a bingo game every Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, across from Mandeville City Hall. The group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the same location. For information, call (504) 442-1644.

“SHE KILLS MONSTERS”: 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 15, 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St. The north shore premiere of “She Kills Monsters,” a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, written by Qui Nguyen, and directed by Tom Bubrig with the assistance of Deborah Marcelle.

Recommended for ages 16 and up. A midnight performance on Friday encourages cosplay. For tickets, call (844) THE-3090 or visit www.tinyurl.com/30x90tix.

COVINGTON

“LOOT”: 8 p.m. March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2 p.m. March 15 and 22, Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road. Champagne opening 8 p.m. Friday for “Loot,” a black farce by Joe Orton, directed by Anysia Manthos Genre. Two young

thieves have hard time hiding their loot, especially since their hiding place contents keep shockingly reappearing in this comedy of bad manners. The play premiered in London in 1966 as a master of the macabre. Featuring Gina Pauratore, Allen Bryant, Cary Martin, Tom Hassinger, Chase Boltin and Jacob Mendow. Set, lighting and sound

by John Carambat, Bill Larsin-Ruffin and Aaron Genre.

For tickets, $15 adults or $10 students, call (985) 893-1671 or visit www.playmakerinc. com.

PFISTER SISTERS AT COPA: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Covington Performing Arts, 201 N. Columbia St. The Friday Night Music Club at COPA presents the Pfister Sisters with two sets and an intermission.

The event includes a meet-andgreet with the singers. Tickets, $25. For information, call (985) 727-4638 or visit www.centerofperformingarts.net.

COVINGTON ART MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. Presented by the St. Tammany Art Association.

CHILDREN’S BALLET: Kristen Zornman will teach a threeweek series of ballet classes for children ages 2 and up at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 11, 18 and 25, at the St. Tammany Parish Parenting Center, 1505 N.

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Justin Lapeyrouse and Isabel Jurenka perform in ‘She Kills Monsters’ on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 15 at 30 by Ninety Theater.

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Ed Tillison of Tillison’s Carriages will provide horse and carriage rides through Olde Towne Slidell at this year’s Bubbly on the Bayou. Funds raised from the carriage rides will support summer enrichment activities for the children at Rainbow Child Care.

Florida St., Suite B, Covington.

The series will be repeated April 15, 22 and 29. The class costs $21 for members and $30 for others. To register or for information, contact ksupan@stph. org or (985) 898-4435.

“BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”: Christ Episcopal School will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. March 20, 21, 27 and 28; and at 2 p.m.

March 22 and 29 at 80 Christwood Blvd. in Covington. The March 22 show will be a royal princess Matinee in which guest are invited to dress as their favorite princess or prince and attend a royal reception with autographs and roses. Directed

by Peggy Aultman, with music direction by Emily Wright and set and costume design by Ruth Siporski. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children at cesdrama.ticketleap.com/ beautyandthebeast.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St.; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. Nanette Schoenewe, of Nourish Foods, will sample and sell corned beef and cabbage and live music is

by Cassie Krebs beginning at 9:30 a.m.

YMCA HERO NOMINATIONS: The West St. Tammany YMCA is accepting nominations through March 28 for YMCA Heroes, to be recognized at the West St. Tammany YMCA Northshore Heroes Award Luncheon at May 22, at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Descriptions of the award categories and nomination forms can be found at www.ymcaneworleans.org or call (985) 893-9622.

“THE ANTIQUARIAN IMAGE” AT STAA: through April 4, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St. “The Antiquarian Image, An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes” is an international exhibition of works by 10 photographers.

Hands-on workshops include a lumen print workshop, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21. Cost, $95; tintype print workshop, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Cost $195, includes supplies. Instructor, David Armentor. Digital SLR photography workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Cost is $85, supplies included. Instructor, Zack Smith. For details, visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

BOOK SIGNING: 2 p.m. March 17, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. Murray James will be speaking and signing his memoir, “A Poor Man Can Survive” at Christwood Retirement Home.

For information, contact Christwood at (985) 898-0515.

“THE ODD COUPLE” AUDITIONS: 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road. Auditions to fill the roles of six women and two men in their 30s and 40s for a female version of “The Odd Couple.” For information, visit www.playmakersinc.com.

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“RUTHLESS” AT CUTTING EDGE: through March 14 at 767 Robert Blvd., Cutting Edge Theater. A musical mystery with an evolving show business tale of talented tykes, narcissistic parents and ambition run riot. For reservations, call (985) 649-3727 or visit www.cuttingedgetheater. com.

‘DOUBT, A PARABLE’: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. through March 15, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive.

Gary Mendoza directs SLT’s production of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt, a Parable.” Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper

An evening of arts and entertainment awaits visitors to the 21st annual Arts Evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Olde Towne Slidell. Admission is free.

More than 100 artists and art organizations will display their works at 38 different businesses, with live entertainment by 20 bands and entertainers.

Alex Corollo, of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs, said there will be a “musical smorgasbord” of entertainment throughout Arts Evening.

Music will range from Cajun, classical guitar, gospel, jazz, variety, rock ’n’ roll to acoustic.

A highlight of the evening is the opening of a new exhibit, “Louisiana Treasures from the New Orleans Museum of Art,” at the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall, 2055 Second St. It will feature a selection of work by 20th century Louisiana artists. The selection will include works by George Rodrigue, Clementine Hunter, Ida Kohlmeyer, George Dunbar and other iconic Louisiana artists.

Artists and entertainers will be featured throughout Olde Towne Slidell: n 1808 Front Street Marketplace at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce with entertainment by Flatliners Band, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Antiques & Art on First will features artist Suzy Sale n Artists’ Galleries de Juneau features artists Denise Bourgeois, Donna Bush, Alvin Christopher, Anne Cicero, Lana Gramlich, Patricia Hart, W. Roger Jones, Emily Keller, Elaine Mercer, Tammy Morris, Pat O’Brien, Jaime Ortega, Terrina Russell-Cook and Charles Smith n Barbara’s Victorian Closet features artist Jean Frondorf

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Catherine Zelenka, left, will play the role of Belle, and Sean Claiborne will portray the Beast when Christ Episcopal School presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ March 20-29. relations with one of the male students. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award.

For tickets, call (985) 641-0324 or visit www.SlidellLittleTheatre. org.

A SHOW FOR JO: Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd. The Slidell Art presents “A Show For Jo, “Iristible Art,” March 6-27 at the Slidell Library. An opening reception will be held 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Jo Peshek was a longtime member of Friends of the Slidell Library and her favorite flower was the Louisiana Iris.

Awards will be announced at the reception. For information, visit www.slidellartleague.org, call (985) 640-2485.

BUBBLE ON THE BAYOU: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Salmen-Fritchie House, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell. Women can wear hats and men dress for the Kentucky Derby theme and the bestdressed. Proceeds benefit East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center, a nonprofit United Way Partner Agency. Tickets can be purchased at Rainbow, 121 Kingspoint Blvd., Slidell; My Girlfriend’s Closet, 881 Robert Blvd., Slidell; and Patton’s, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell; or by calling (985) 646-1603 or visit www.rainbowccc.org.

MY GIRLFRIEND’S CLOSET: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 881 Robert Blvd., behind Domino’s Pizza. New or gently used ladies spring clothing, purses and accessories to benefit Rainbow Child Care.

PYSANKY EGG WORKSHOP: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Artists’ Galleries de Juneau, 2143 First St. in Slidell. Cost is $25 and includes supplies. Pysanky eggs are Ukrainian Easter eggs with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using wax-resistant methods. Designs are drawn in beeswax and dyed to reveal the design. The workshop space is limited, and all ages and levels are welcomed. To register, email patrishart831@gmail.com or call (985) 707-4961.

“KNUFFLE BUNNY, A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 21 and 28, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 22 and 20, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. The cast will feature Rebekah Alphonso, John Kirkpatrick, Allison Comeaux, Jamie Skiles, Olivia Leger and Dana Anderson. Mikey Willman is director and lighting designer; Hannah Jennings, choreographer; Melanie St. Cyr, vocal director; Bobbie Cameron, stage manager; and Josh St. Cyr, sound designer. For information, visit www.SlidellLittleTheatre.org.

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n Bruiser’s features entertainment by the Overboard Duo, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Café du Bone Dog Bakery and Boutique features artist Kathleen DesHotel n Christopher’s on Carey features artist Rose Mahoney n Cocoa Cabana Chocolatier features chocolate artist Kelly Holder n Dunn’s Flooring features members of the St. Tammany Pastel Society n ElderCare LA features artists David Schmit and members of the Slidell Photo Club n First United Methodist Church features artists Lorraine Craig, Missy Faciane, Patricia Faciane, Paul Kronlage, Nelle Benton Landry, Nolan Lefort, Carolyn May, Maritza Perez, Marty Ratcliff, Tracy Ratcliff Scharf, Dave Smith, and Jane Scott; with entertainment by Cornerstone and Dan Schultz and Wade Landeche, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Great Indoor Outdoor Floor Store features artist Bruce Hume n Green Oaks Apothecary features artists Vinny Greco and Solange Ledwith n Hair-Port features artists Dolores Crain,

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‘Sunset at the lily pond’ by Lana Gramlich, taken at Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Her photography will be on display at Artist’s Galleries de Juneau during Arts Evening Saturday in Olde Towne Slidell.

Nancy Gaines and Laura Zaidan; with entertainment by Audio Beach, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. n I.D.eel Design features artist Joel Geiger Kutting Quarters features artists Tony Devoney, Kathy Perez and Gail Sheasby; with entertainment by the Bayou Liberty Jazz Band, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. n KY’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop features entertainment by the Cory Pratt band, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency features artists Charlotte Collins, Nelle Landry, Martin Needom and Michael Reed; with entertainment by the Johnny Johnston Band, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Naulty’s Shoe Repair features artist Cindy Cenac n Northshore Natural Foods features artist Adelaide Lowrey n Northshore Plus/ Postal Plus features artist Linda Marr; with entertainment by Sara, Jim and Jeff from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Notting Hill-Borchert Law features artists Laura Mauffray Borchert, Jennifer Blanchard, Kenny Bridges, Denise Gilhousen and Helio Zalvalza; with entertainment

by Christy and the Rascals, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Old Town Soda Shop features artist Emile Henriquez; with entertainment by Jill-O the Clown, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Passionate Platter features herbal demonstration by Linda Franzo, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and featuring artists Linda Bickel, Amelia Ballew Mims and members of the St. Tammany Porcelain Art Club; with entertainment by John Perkins, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Pontchartrain Investment Management features artists Elsa Baker and Mandie Manzano; with entertainment by Adam Bock Trio, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Pure Salon features artists Keith Dellsperger, Nicholas L. Guillory and Robin Tircuit n Levy’s Appliance and Furniture, hosting Purple Armadillo … Again, features artists Kim Bergeron, Gail Brulé and L-E-it; with entertainment by Redline, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Restaurant Coté and The Maple Room features artist Rachel Noto with entertainment by Third Coast, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Slidell City Hall Community Room features artists Margie Garland and Rembrandt Studios and STARC Art; with entertainment by Joe Mangiapane, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Slidell Museum features entertainment

by Les Danseurs Acadian and Company, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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‘Bon Pacquet’ by Phil Galatas will be display at Arts Evening in Slidell. n Sunrise Bistro features artist Mickey Asche and entertainment by Northshore Community Orchestra, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n Tacos & Beer features entertainment by Painted Hands, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Band of Brothers, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. n Terry Lynn’s Café features artist Susan Romanick n Vicky Magas Insurance Agency features artist Ronald C. Pulling n Whitney Bank features artists Phil Galatas and Candace Page; with entertainment

by Nyce!, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. n The Who Dat Shoppe features artist W. H. Wax

Arts Evening is an Olde Towne Slidell Main Street and Louisiana Cultural District event, presented by the city of Slidell, its Commission on the Arts and the city’s 2014-15 Cultural Season sponsors. For details, visit myslidell.com.

Dautreuil paintings on display in Covington Advocate staff report

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‘Connected by Light’ is one of the works on display as part of the Linda Dautreuil exhibit at The Atrium Gallery at Christwood.

A collection of paintings by Linda Dautreuil is on display through April 27 in The Atrium Gallery at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington.

“Converging States” is available for viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is free and open to the public. The opening reception will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

The paintings in the exhibit were selected from several series referencing nature, culture, language, and the use of nonlinear imagery.

Dautreuil says in her artist

statement: “I make paintings as a way of interpreting experience. I am mindful of the importance of the geography of place, the richness of bilingual and multicultural influences, and the process which transforms ideas and observations in the medium of paint.

“I consider my work to be both abstract in my approach to composition, form and line but figurative in referencing nonlinear stories. The physicality of making paintings, the inevitable conflicts that occur as ideas become entangled with process and the resolution which follows, contains a reality I am compelled to pursue.”

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FAITH NOTES REVIVAL AT PILGRIM REST: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will hold a revival at 6:30 p.m. nightly Sunday through Wednesday at 20116 La. 1081, Covington. The theme will be “Revive This Nation,� and the program will be presented by the Rev. Jonathan Beames. For information, call (985) 893-1242.

CAREGIVING SERIES AT FIRST BAPTIST: “Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones: Guilt-free Caregiving� is the topic of weekly classes presented from 5:05 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church, 16333 La. 1085, Covington, upstairs in Room 502. The public is invited to attend any or all in the series. Topics include levels of care, March 8; legal and financial needs, March 15 ; palliative care vs. hospice care, March 22; and questions with a panel of experienced caregivers, March 29. Register at www. fbccov.org or call (985) 892-2149.

LENTEN SERIES AT ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS: St. John of the Cross Catholic Church Lenten series “Stories of Faith and Family� continues Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 61031 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe. The featured speaker March 9 will be Linda Mattingly, who will share her story of healing through forgiveness after the tragic loss of her teenage son; and on March 16, Sister Barbara, of the Daughters of Divine Providence, will share the story of her late-in-life call to serve God as a professed religious sister and Eduardo Melendreras will share how his life changed after he returned to the church. Admission to the series is free. For information, call (985) 882-3779.

CAR AND TRUCK SHOW: Mandeville Christian Fellowship Church will hold its eighth annual car and truck show on Saturday, March 14, at the church at 1211 La. 1088, Mandeville. Those wishing to enter their car or truck in the competition may do so from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for a fee of $20. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free for spectators, with breakfast and lunch available. There will be a silent auction benefiting the

youth ministry. For information, call (504) 451-1522 or email lloydbolds@yahoo.com.

ST. TAMMANY RIGHT TO LIFE ORATORY CONTEST: High school juniors and seniors parishwide are invited to compete for prizes in the annual St. Tammany Right to Life Oratory Contests. Speeches, five to seven minutes long, will be given at 10 a.m. March 14 at St. Luke Youth Center, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell.

Topics include abortion, euthanasia, infanticide and embryonic stem cell research. Notes or index cards can be used, and business attire is recommended. Speeches should be well researched and presented from the speakers point of view.

Prizes are $200 for first place; $100, second; and $50, third. For guidelines, call Mary Powell at (985) 643-9547.

SPRING REVIVAL: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 2015 spring revival at 7 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday, March 17-19, at the church, 2445 Fourth St., Slidell. The speaker March 17 will be Ray L. Larry, of Providence Missionary Baptist Church; March 18, Cynthia Plummer, of I Am Covered Ministries; and March 19, Bishop Kevin Boyd, of Open Door Apostolic Ministries. The theme will be “Revival for a time when God’s people need it the most: 2 Chronicles 7:13-15.� For information, call (985) 201-7800.

ABBEY YOUTH FEST NEWS: Online registration for the Abbey Youth Festival has been extended to March 11. The annual all-day festival for youth, grades eight to 12, will be held from 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. March 21 on the grounds of St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, 75376 River Road near Covington.

Featured speakers include the Rev. Mike Schmitz, of the Archdiocese of Duluth; speaker and singer-songwriter Jackie Francois Angel, of Orange County, California; a lunch concert at 11:50 a.m. by beatboxer and comedian Paul J. Kim and Covenant 7; and headliners Mike Mangione and the Union at 5:30 p.m.; as well as Mass with

Archbishop Gregory Aymond at 3:45 p.m. and a candlelight Eucharistic adoration service and benediction at 8 p.m.

Advance registration is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Registration on-site begins at 9:15 a.m. and is $35. All participants need permission forms that are available online at abbeyyouthfest. com. For information, call (985) 867-2233 or email info@ abbeyyouthfest.com or visit www.abbeyyouthfest.com.

LENTEN FISH FRIES: Fridays in Lent, a time of fasting, are marked locally by fish fries at area churches. A partial list follows: CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1534 Seventh St., Slidell. The Men’s Club of Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell will host its annual fish fry from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the church parish hall, 1534 Seventh St., Slidell.

Dinners are $10 for dine-in or takeout and will include fried fish, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a dessert. Beverages also will be on sale. For information, call (985) 643-4531.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville. The Knights of Columbus Council 9240 will hold fish fries from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Dinners, $9, are available for dine-in or takeout and include fried or baked catfish, bread, soft drink, dessert and two sides.

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 11345 St. John Church Road, Folsom. The Knights of Columbus will offer a fish fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost is $9 for dine-in or takeout plates of fried or baked fish served with hush puppies, coleslaw and cheese potatoes.

ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington. Knights of Columbus Council 12906 will host fish fries from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinners include fried shrimp or Louisiana-raised catfish served with homemade coleslaw, a portion of potato salad or french fries and French bread. To place an order in advance, $10 for adults, $5 for children, visit www.kofc12906covington. org by 3 p.m. Friday.

ST. ANSELM CHURCH, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville. Beginning at 4 p.m. for drive-through and 5 p.m. for dine-in. Fried or baked catfish platters, shrimp platters and seafood platters, which include a softshell crab.

Also available are Caesar salad with shrimp, homemade gumbo and crawfish ĂŠtouffĂŠe served over rice. Platters include french fries and hush puppies, two homemade sides, a dessert and drink. For information, call (985) 845-7342.

ST. MARGARET MARY, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

SMM Men’s Club offers fried catfish platter for $8 for dine-in or drive-through pickup from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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ST. JOSEPH’S DAY ALTARS The annual tradition of celebrating the feast day of St. Joseph is marked with St. Joseph’s Day altars presented throughout St. Tammany Parish. A partial listing follows: ST. ANSELM CATHOLIC CHURCH: St. Joseph Hall at St. Anselm Church, 306 St. Mary St., in Madisonville. The altar will be blessed by the Rev. Msgr. Frank Giroir on Saturday,

March 14 following the 4 p.m. Mass and will be opened for viewing and serving of meatless meals on Sunday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Last year, the Guild handmade more than 80,000 cookies, as well as a large array of vegetarian casseroles and pasta which were served and distributed to the public. The altar is free and open to the public.

noon to 6 p.m. March 19. Meals are served beginning at noon until food runs out. Donations support the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor, and the prayers and work are dedicated to “World Peace.�

Visitors will receive small bags of Italian cookies with a St. Joseph prayer card, a fava bean and Italian bread.

ST. JANE DE CHANTAL: 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs. The altar blessing and viewing in St. Jane Hall will follow the 7 p.m. Mass on March 18. The altar will be open from

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Mandeville concert series opens March 13 with Swingaroux

outside food or beverages are will be: allowed, as these will be availn The Days of Motown featurSwingaroux will open the able for purchase. For infor- ing the Mystics & the Ladies of spring season of the Mandev- mation, call Alia CasbornĂŠ, cul- Soul, March 20 ille Live concert series at 6 tural development director for n Amanda Shaw, March 27 p.m. March 13 at the Mandev- the city of Mandeville, at (985) n Mojeaux, April 10 ille Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. 624-3147. n John Boutte, April 17 Other concerts in the series The concerts are free, but no n Boogie Falaya, April 24.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS COVINGTON CLEANUP: Volunteers can gather at the Covington Trailhead at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, for a Covington business district cleanup organized by the Covington Garden Club and Keep Covington Beautiful. Covington is taking part in a Cleanest City Contest, with judging to take place March 17. For information, call Betty Cronin, of the Covington Garden Club, at (985) 630-9567 or Priscilla Floca, of KCB, at (985) 892-9317.

JAG FEST: The 2015 Jag Fest to benefit Pope John Paul II High School will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at 1901 Jaguar Drive in Slidell. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. The evening includes dancing and music by Witness, a dinner buffet, open bar, silent and live auctions. There is a “Luck of the Irish� theme for St. Patrick’s Day and dressy casual green attire is encouraged.

There will be a Pot O Gold beer pull and Lucky Lotto. For tickets and information, call (985) 649-0914 or email sdutreix@ pjp.org.

NORTHLAKE NEWCOMERS: Poppy Tooker, author of “Louisiana Eats,� will be the guest speaker when the Northlake Newcomers meets for lunch at 10 a.m.

Friday, March 13, at Beau Chene Country Club, 602 North Beau Chene Drive, in Mandeville. The cost is $27 for members and $30 for guests, with reservations required by March 6. For information, call (985) 234-9649, email newcomersinfo211@gmail.com or visit www. northlakenewcomers.com.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CONVENTION: The League of Women

Voters of Louisiana will hold its state convention March 13-15 at the Clarion Conference Center, 501 N. US 190, in Covington.

This year’s theme will be “Engaged, Informed, and Effective.�

The public is invited to a free workshop on “Building Advocacy Skills� from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. March 14. The facilitator will be Colette Pichon Battle.

A conference banquet will be held at 6 p.m. March 14. Cost is $30. The guest speaker will be Karen Nicholson, of the League of Women Voters US, who will share the League’s national perspective. Her professional career includes Texas educational system instructor and she serves as Midland ISD School Board vice president.

The St. Tammany League of Women Voters member and state President Sandra Slifer will preside over the convention activities.

For banquet reservations, visit lwvofla.org; contact Convention Chairwoman Joyce Carrington at (818) 665-6712; or visit www.facebook.com/LWVofLA. PLANT SHOW AND SALE: The Northshore Garden Show and Plant Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, 1304 N. Columbia St., Covington.

There will be hourly talks by horticulturists, cooking demonstrations, more than 35 exhibitor booths, children’s activities and food concessions. The event is sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association. Admission is $5, with proceeds ben-

efiting the Bobby Fletcher Sr. College Scholarship Fund. For information, call (985) 875-2635.

MANDEVILLE ARTS & CRAFT SHOW: The Mandeville Spring Arts & Craft Show will take place March 21-22 at the Mandeville Lions Hall, 720 Lafitte St. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For information, visit www. mandevillecraftshow.com.

POLISHING THE PEARL: New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours will once again lead a Pearl River clean-up, “Polishing the Pearl,� from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 14.

The team will be cleaning by land and by water. Kayaks and all other gear will be provided.

Trained guides will help volunteers navigate safely.

A free lunch is provided afterwards. Volunteers can meet at 7:30 a.m. the kayak launch at Riverside Travel Center, 65583 Pump Slough Road in Pearl River. To sign-up, call Michael Fischer at (504) 571-9975.

ST. PATTY’S DAY PARADE: Olde Towne Slidell Association will present the 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday in Olde Town Slidell.

BUNNY & FRIENDS: Friends of the Northshore Harbor Center will present an Easter celebration, Bunny & Friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 at the Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., in Slidell.

There will be an Easter parade, an Easter egg hunt and light catering by Patton’s, in the company of the Easter Bunny, Elsa, Cinderella, a Power Ranger and a Ninja Turtle. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children.

For information or tickets, call (985) 781-3650.

HEALTH BRIEFS HOSPITAL SCHOLARSHIPS: The St. Tammany Hospital Guild has awarded $1,500 scholarships to four St. Tammany Parish Hospital employees: Ramona McCann, Lacylynn McGehee, Blake Warner and Karah Dykes.

McCann is pursuing an associate’s degree in nursing from Charity School of Nursing.

McGehee is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Warner is pursuing an RN degree from Excelsior College. Dykes is pursuing an associate’s degree in applied science for radiologic technology from Delgado Community College.

LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: The Trace Senior Community, Lakeshore Homecare and the Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter are presenting a series of educational programs on the early stages of Alzheimers disease from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22 and May 6, at the Trace Senior Center, 19432 Crawford Road, in Covington in the secondfloor library. Professionals will provide information for the support group to understand the diagnosis, planning involved and resources available to families and caregivers. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email jpalmisano@thetrace.info or call (985) 249-7676.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child, from infant to adult, will meet at 7 p.m. Mondays, March 16, April 6 and April 20, at the St. Tammany Hospital Hospice office, 725 W. 11th Ave., in Covington. For information, contact Ada Marion at (985) 871-5974 or amarion@stph.org.

BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS: Veteran dads will teach rookies about caring for a new baby — and a new mom — and the new fatherhood role from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. The cost is $10. For information, call (985)

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St. Tammany Parish Hospital employees who received scholarships from the Hospital Guild are, front row, from left, Blake Warner, Ramona McCann, Lacylynn McGehee and Karah Dykes; and, back row, are guild members Brenda Felder, Charles LaRose, Judith Lacour, Ron Rome and volunteer coordinator Shirley Primes.

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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT: A lactation consultant will answer questions from expectant moms and new mothers from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, March 5 and April 2, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. The program is free. For information, contact ksupan@stph.org or (985) 898-4435.

BABY CHAT FOR SIBLINGS: The siblings of newborns will gain understanding about the changes that occur when mom and dad bring home a new baby during Baby Chat for Siblings, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7, at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. There is no cost. For information, call (985) 898-4435.

BETTER BREATHERS: People diagnosed with lung disease will find support and information through the Better Breathers program from 10 a.m. to 11 am. Wednesday, March 11, at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 La. 1085, Covington. For information, call (985) 898-3785.

BREASTFEEDING INSTRUCTION: The St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center will hold an art of breastfeeding class from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, March 9 and 16, at 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington. Free. For information, call (985) 898-4083.

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 “Circus Fun� theme will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Tuesdays, March 10, 17 and 24. “Spring has Sprung� will be the theme for the classes on April 14, 21 and 28. Class size is limited to 12 parent/ child couples. The cost is $15 per child for member, $24 for nonmembers. For information, contact ksupan@stph.org or (985) 898-4435.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital will host a cancer connection support group from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 11 and April 14, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1203 S. Tyler St., Covington.

Family members and friends challenged by cancer diagnosis 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.

CHILD SEAT INSPECTIONS: Free child safety seat inspections will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 12 and April 9 at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington.

Call (985) 898-4435 to schedule an appointment.

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Southeastern offers non-credit classes in two locations Advocate staff report Southeastern Louisiana University is offering classes in March from its non-credit program in two locations. Courses are offered at Southeastern’s St. Tammany Center at 21454 Koop Drive, Suite 3A in Mandeville and in Slidell at 1925 Corporate Square Blvd., Ste. B. The following courses will be offered in Mandeville: ACT TEST PREP: 5-7 p.m. March 12, 19, 26, April 14 and 16; or April 30, May 5, 7, 12 and 14. Cost is $250, instructors are Eugenie Martin and Patricia Edmiston.

Students will review major concepts most commonly found on the ACT and will be provided test-taking tips and strategies.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: 6-7:30 p.m.

March 26 through May 7. Cost is $80; instructor Andrea M. Stermin. American Sign Language is a language with its own grammar and usage. The six-week program will discuss the History of American Sign Language, deaf culture, and common phrases and ways to use sign in everyday life.

‘CATCHING UP WITH THE CROWD’ INTRO TO COMPUTERS: 5:30-6:30 p.m. free demonstration March 12. Classes are 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 19-April 2. Cost, $120; instructor Julie Nunenmacher.

Participating in this course will help students understand the uses of computers from the mundane to the amazing. Learn the major parts of the computer in down-to-earth terms, and become familiar with using the computer at your own pace in a low-pressure environment.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: 6-9 p.m. March 25-April 1. Cost, $150, instructor Chuck Billiot. The class will cover the basics of digital photography. Topics include the differences between point-and-shoot versus SLR; equipment settings, such as resolution, zoom and white balance; uploading images to web sites; use of various

lighting situations; natural posing and composition. Camera and technical skills will be covered, including how to adjust ISO, shutter speed, and aperture for different lighting conditions, and how to shoot in manual mode with better results.

QUICKBOOKS, LEVEL I: 6-8:30 p.m., March 17-April 21. Cost, $395; instructor Vanessa Faciane-Bickham. QuickBooks software is used by more than 5 million businesses in the U.S. Students must have basic computer knowledge and some understanding of financial terms such as checking accounts, revenues and expense.

SHRM ESSENTIALS OF HR MANAGEMENT: 6-9 p.m. March 12-April 23. Cost, $499; instructor: Danielle Riecke-Levy.

The SHRM Essentials of HR Management is a premier introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the human resource functions. This program is for those new to human resources or who want to strengthen their employee management skills.

The course covers real-life HR issues and topics including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training and the employee performance process.

The following courses will be offered in Slidell:

BASIC PRIMAVERA P6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 16-18, April 20-22, May 18-20, or June 15-17. Cost, $1,495; instructor Trey Miller. This course provides handson training for Primavera P6, leading participants through the entire project life cycle, from planning to execution.

Students will gain experience building a new schedule including creating a WBS, adding activities/milestones, calendars, logic, resources, costs, updating/ monitoring the project schedule and generating reports.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23-27, April 13-17, May 11-15 or June 22-26. Cost, $1,995; instructor Trey Miller. The program prepares project managers and others with test knowledge and tools to successfully pass the PMP Certification Exam, based on Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day Advocate staff report

Photo provided by GSA

Girl Scouts in Covington held a World Thinking Day event to celebrate international Girl Scout friendships. Each participating troop created an exhibit and designed activities around a specific country. Front row from left, Kelcie Bickham and Hailey Gwynne; back row, Amy Jackson, Serena White, Kaiya Blucas and Cailin Biddle, from Brownie Troop 30161 and Junior Troop 30683, represent Egypt.

Girl Scouts in Covington held a World Thinking Day event to celebrate international Girl Scout friendships. From left, Arnasia Pittman, Anna King and Marissa Taylor from Brownie troop 30525 perform the flag ceremony.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School honors students of the year

The students of the year at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Slidell are eighth-grader Kassidy Wortmann, left, and fifth-grader Taylor Sowerwine, who demonstrated excellent academic achievement, top standardized-test scores, leadership ability and citizenship.

Photo provided by Covington Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts in Covington recently held a World Thinking Day event to celebrate international Girl Scout friendships.

Each participating troop created an exhibit and designed activities around a specific country.

More than 200 Scouts and adult volunteers in St. Tammany held the event, hosted by the Covington Service Unit 381 at First United Methodist Church in Covington.

The special day promotes cultural awareness and emphasize the positive connections between Girl Scouts in the United States and their sisters throughout the world.

Girl Scouts have also recently celebrated the 2015 Cookie Weekend, marking the 98th of Girl Scouts selling cookies. Girl Scout Cookies are $4 a box, except for the gluten-free Toffeetastics cookie, which is $5 a box. Cookie sales end March 15.

Troops are also participating in a Bling Your Booth contest, to entice customers to buy from them, as well as have fun with the sale and earn a free weekend at camp.

Open house for summer resident camp will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Camp Covington on Saturday, and at Camp Whispering Pines in Independence on March 15 and 29. For information, call (800) 644-7571 or visit www.gsle.org.

Madisonville student wins second place in art contest

Photo provided by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Cubs on parade

Photo provided by Lake Harbor Middle School

Lake Harbor goes pajamas over book drive

Photo provided by Abney Elementary

Larry Tate helps carry the troop banner for Abney Elementary’s Scout Pack 42. More than 30 scouts and their parents recently participated in the Krewe of Dionysus parade in Slidell.

Photo provided by West St. Tammany Exchange Club

Among those on hand for the dedication of the buddy bench at Pineview Middle School in Covington were, from left, St. Tammany School Superintendent Trey Folse; Larry Ward, president of the West St. Tammany Exchange Club; Clay Madden, Exchange Club member; Jack Loup, St. Tammany Parish School Board president; Larry Rolling, Covington City Councilman, District D; Pineview fifth-grader Ethan Marengo; Shelley Marengo, Ethan’s mother and an Exchange Club member; Sue Ellen Stewart, executive director of Northshore Families Helping Families; and Pineview Middle School Principal Diane Combs.

Buddy bench dedicated at Pineview Middle Advocate staff report A buddy bench was dedicated at Pineview Middle School in Covington on Jan. 26. Buddy benches are tools for children who may be shy, new on the playground, or have a disability. When a child sits on the bench, he or she is inviting another child to play and be a friend.

Locally, buddy benches are a project of the West St. Tammany Exchange Club, the St. Tammany Parish school system and Northshore Families Helping Families. Deliveries

of the benches began in January and will continue as the schools become ready to educate the students about the benches.

The West St. Tammany Exchange Club is dedicated to eliminating child abuse in all forms, fostering the health and growth of strong family units, promoting Americanism and strengthening education. The local chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. For information, visit www.sttammanyexchange.org.

Lake Harbor Middle School Library club recently held a pajama drive for needy children. Students were asked to donate new books for children in need. Once the goal was met, teachers would wear pajamas to school. Shown during the pajama day to mark the success of the program is, from left, music teacher Melissa Rousseaux, physical education teacher Roxie Luquet, special education teacher Tami Richardson and band director Becky Hicks.

Photo provided by Madisonville Junior High

Kamon Henry, of Madisonville Junior High School, recently placed second in the Louisiana School Board Association’s art contest at the annual LSBA Convention in Shreveport.

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schools VFW Post 8290 honors essay contest winners Advocate staff report Davis-Moran Post 8290 in Lacombe has chosen Americanism essay contest winners from ChahtaIma Elementary School, Bayou Lacombe Middle School and Monteleone Junior High School.

At Chahta-Ima Elementary School, the kindergarten winners were Alexandria Batiste, first; Paris Ordone, second; and Veronica McCormick, third. The second-grade winners were Louis Davis, first; Blake Smith, second; and Sebastian Halley, third.

At Bayou Lacombe Middle School, the fourth-grade winners were Landen Fonseca, first; Beau Brown, second; and Reese Schneider, third. The fifth-grade winners were Mason Batiste, first; Ra’Kelle Deflanders, second; and Jaileen Castro, third. The sixthgrade winners were Keithan Ducre, first; Jolie Marie Gosier, second; and Caley Wilson, third.

At Monteleone Junior High School, the seventhgraders who won were Aiden Weber, second; and Minden Nguyen, third. The eighth-graders who won were Sean Becker and Chris Marquez, first; Jessica Zepeda, second; and Racheal Butler, third. Becker’s essay was mistakenly judged in the seventh-grade category.

Photos provided by VFW Post 8290

Davis-Moran VFW Post 8290 in Lacombe recognized students at Bayou Lacombe Middle School for their performance in an Americanism essay contest. From left are Landen Fonseca, Beau Brown, Reese Schneider, Mason Batiste, Ra’Kelle Deflanders, Jaileen Castro, Keithan Ducre, Jolie Marie Gosler and Caley Wilson.

Front row, from left, are Sean Becker, Aiden Weber, Mindy Nguyen and Rachel Butler. Second row are Garrett Miller, of the U.S. Marine Corps; Tom Miller, of VFW Post 8290; Wanda Farbe, of the VFW Post 8290 Ladies Auxiliary; Patrick Dempsey, commander of VFW Post 8290; Principal Donna Harvin; Dean Johnson, of VFW Post 8290; and Don Hermann, of the U.S. Air Force.

Front row, from left, are Alexandria Batiste, Paris Ordone and Veronica McCormick; second row, Louis Davis, Blake Smith and Sebastian Halley; third row, Ginger Bruce, Laurie Carroll and Wanda Farbe, of the VFW Post 8290 Ladies Auxiliary, and fourth row, Principal Gary Marlbrough; Patrick Dempsey, commander of VFW Post 8290; and Frank Drake and Jason Kahl, of VFW Post 8290.

SCHOOL BRIEFS

Photo provided by St. Peter School

The St. Peter Rock’n’ettes Dance Team took home trophies from the American All-Star Louisiana State Competition in Lafayette. Shown are, first row, from left, Alexandra McLaughlin (co-captain), Gabriella Verdigets (co-captain), Olivia Murray (captain) and Juliette Hingle (coPhoto provided by NOCCA captain); second row, Haley Rietschel, Helen Case, Abigail Blaum, Caroline Krutzfeldt, Harleigh Hodges, Mattie Whitaker and Claire Nicaud; and third row, Kayleigh Collins, coach Lauren From left are Nick Ramey, Nashua Murphy, Marco Colosimo, Grayton Newman, Benjamin Johnson, Abigail Szczepanski, Greta Streckfus, Marlo Treece, Alyssa Reynolds, Payton Franke, Plauche, Chloe Conger, Hunter Thomas, Jack Faust, William Nichols, Brett Beard, Hannah Caeley Crettet and Lexie Thibaut.

Simmons, River Shay and Grady Stewart.

ST. TAMMANY TOPS IN ACT SCORES: According to a recent release from St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, students remain top performers in the state with the Class of 2014 again earning the highest average composite ACT score of all school districts in Louisiana. Students also once again exceeded the national average score. With an increase over last year’s score from 21.1 to 21.5, the district continues to show growth through this indicator of student learning and college readiness.

“I am proud that St. Tammany Parish Public Schools remain No. 1 in the state in ACT score rankings and that students’ scores in our schools also remain above the national average,” Superintendent W. L. “Trey” Folse III said. “ACT scores are the No. 1 indicator of college readiness, and our district scores prove we are preparing our students for the future. This is truly a total team effort and a major accomplishment for our teachers, administrators, students and parents.”

For 23 of the past 24 years, St. Tammany’s public schools have been at the top of the state’s composite ACT scores. In the 2014 results, the state composite score was 19.2 and the national composite score was 21.0, compared to St. Tammany’s 21.5. While district scores include only public school students, state and national scores include public and non-public school students taking the ACT. “As a district, our curriculum is embedded with ACT resources, and we offer an elective credit for ACT preparation.

Ranking above the national ACT composite is truly noteworthy,” said Regina Sanford, assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

NOCCA MEDIA ARTS: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has presented Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to a number of media arts students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. n From Mandeville High School, Nick Ramey, of Madisonville, received a regional Gold Key award for his art portfolio, including three Gold Key awards for separate works. Ramey also received a regional Gold Key award for film and animation and an honorable mention for film and animation.

Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON

Members of the Fontainebleau High School marching band tuba section parade with the Krewe of Tucks on St. Charles Avenue on the Uptown parade route in New Orleans. This year’s Carnival season in Jefferson Parish featured a ‘Rhythm on the Route’ battle of the bands, in which marching bands competed for prize money and the distinction of being named the best.

Fontainebleau in Mandeville took the most prize money with the Bulldogs receiving a total of $6,000 for their musical and marching talents. n Benjamin Plauche, of Mandeville, also a student at Mandeville High School, received a regional Silver Key award for screenwriting and an honorable mention for screenwriting. n From Lakeshore High School, Hannah Simmons, of Mandeville, received a regional Silver Key award for screenwriting. n Brett Beard, of Mandeville, also a student at Lakeshore High School, received an honorable mention for photography. n Jack Faust, of Covington, a student in the NOCCA Academic Studio, received an honorable mention for film and animation.

ST. PETER ROCK’N’ETTES ALL STAR CHAMPS: The St. Peter Rock’n’ettes Dance Team recently traveled to Lafayette to compete in the American AllStar Louisiana State Competition. In its division, the team won first place in Kick; second place in Pom; second place in Prop/Novelty.

The team also won first place Overall in Kick making it the State Champions in High Kick; and third place Overall in Prop/ Novelty.

After adding their scores, the Rock’n’ettes had the highest total of all the schools and won the Sweepstakes Championship Award, making them the Over-

all State Champions.

RHYTHM ON THE ROUTE: Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville took the most prize money this Carnival season in Jefferson Parish’s “Rhythm on the Route” battle of the bands.

Marching bands competed for prize money and the distinction of being named the best. Fontainebleau’s band was selected as the top band in the Krewe of Caesar and Corps de Napoleon parades. The Bulldogs won a total of $6,000 for their musical and marching talents.

Other bands earning top honors and $3,000 each were: Brother Martin High School (the Krewe of Excalibur), McDonogh 35 High School (the Krewe of Athena), Central Lafourche High School (the Krewe of Centurions), Ponchatoula High School (the Krewe of Isis) and Band of Excellence (the Krewe of Argus). The winning bands earned first-place honors and a check for $3,000 per parade; second place was awarded $2,000 per parade; and third place won $1,000 per parade. A total of $41,000 in prize money was distributed to 17 schools.

The contest is sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Council member Cynthia Lee-Sheng’s office and managed by the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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