The Mandeville City Council has cleared the way to begin a major drainage project designed to address flooding along one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares.
The council at its Aug. 28 meeting unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Clay Madden to execute a $9.8 million construction contract for improvements to drainage along La. 22 on the west side of the city
The contract is to be signed with Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC of Denham Springs, the lowest bidder. Another company — Triumph Construction LLC – submitted a bid lower, but then withdrew it after the company discovered “a mathematical/clerical error in at least one line item in its bid,” according to a letter from the company’s attorney.
The $9.8 million bid is about 25% less than the project’s estimated construction cost prior to bidding.
The work consists of installing storm drainpipes and drainage structures along the thoroughfare that provides a direct link between Mandeville and Madisonville. It also involves incidental removal and replacement of concrete and asphalt drives, removal and replacement of concrete walks, water line installation, and other associated work.
Construction is to be completed in about 18 months after work begins.
Kyle Associates LLC is the project’s designer In other matters, the council introduced a revamped ordinance that would strengthen tree regulations in the city Because it was an introduction, no action or discussion was allowed on the ordinance, which is expected to be the subject of a public hearing and council vote within the next month.
The proposal would add the bald cypress and Southern magnolia to the trees that are protected in the city It would also spell out other provisions for protecting the city’s tree canopy and stiffen fines for those who violate tree regulations. Mandeville’s current regulations protect only live oaks.
The tree ordinance appeared on the council’s agenda in June and again in July but it was postponed both times amid concerns about the potential impact on new construction.
‘We
have mixed emotions’
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St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper listens as former St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis speaks about his remembrances of Hurricane Katrina on the 20th anniversary of the storm. A permanent memorial acknowledging the storm’s impact on the parish and its people was dedicated at Camp Salmen near Slidell on Aug. 29.
St. Tammany gathers for 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
BY BOB WARREN Staff writer
Gone are the most visible reminders of Hurricane Katrina, the vacant houses and businesses with dirty water lines still showing the depth of the floodwaters.
But 20 years later, scars linger across pockets of St. Tammany Parish. They reveal themselves from time to time.
“I didn’t sleep well last night the thunder and lightning brought back some bad memories,” Kevin Davis said after a ceremony at the city’s Camp Salmen Nature Park to dedicate a Katrina memorial.
But, Davis said, taking a step back, talking about what happened and marking momentous happenings good and bad has its value.
“I think we’ll always memorialize Katrina,” said Davis, who was St. Tammany
Parish president in 2005 when Katrina roared ashore, its eye crossing just east of Slidell. “I think it’s still appropriate.” Katrina’s devastation in St. Tammany was thorough. Low-lying communities suffered massive flooding. Much of eastern St. Tammany and Slidell were underwater And from end to end across the sprawling parish, huge pine trees lay across countless rooftops. Nearly 50,000 structures were damaged, the parish government said at the hurricane’s 10-year anniversary in 2015.
The public school system sustained around $125 million in damage The parish has previously said 112,971 households made claims of some sort related to the storm. About $2 billion in claims, excluding flood, were paid.
“We have mixed emotions,” said Davis, the keynote speaker at the parish’s ceremony “It was a tragic event — it impacted hundreds of thousands of people. But I think we still need to talk about it.”
Addressing the group that gathered under a couple of tents as a light rain fell on
Former Northlake Christian School official accused of stealing over $25,000
BY BOB WARREN Staff writer
A former administrator at Northlake Christian School near Covington has been accused of stealing money from the school.
A St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Madeleine Lewis Aug. 20 on one count of theft over $25,000, stemming from “a series of a monetary thefts” from the school, the northshore District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
Lewis, who handled marketing and admissions for the school, was let go last year, the school said Mandy Fraher, a Northlake spokesperson, said parents of students at the school were sent a statement from the school’s board of directors about the indictment.
“While this has been a challenging and deeply unfortunate season for our school community, we appreciate the diligence of the District Attorney’s office in addressing the matter of unauthorized spending at Northlake Christian School,” the school said in the statement. “We are committed to seeking biblical solutions, pursuing genuine reconciliation, and acting in the best interest of our students and school We respect the role and authority of the District Attorney’s office and will continue to cooperate fully with its investigation.”
The DA’s office would not provide details, but said investigators had received “meaningful cooperation from the school’s Board of Directors.”
Garrison Jordan, an attorney representing Lewis, said they had no comment when reached by phone last week.
In the notice to parents, Northlake also announced the departure of Head of School Glenn Martin and Associate Head of School Ben Warner The notice said Sean Englert and Nick Chetta had been appointed
St. Tammany’s fall festival season ready to kick off
BY JESSICA SAGGIO
Contributing writer
There is no shortage of fun in St. Tammany once the fall season kicks off.
Fairs, festivals, art, sports and music fill almost every weekend once the pumpkin spice is brewing and a twinge of an autumn breeze teases the air Fall isn’t just fall in St. Tammany It’s party time. Shhh. Don’t tell Mardi Gras.
And while the area is known for some big events — including the St. Tammany Parish Fair or Ozone Music Festival it also has become a groundswell of budding traditions. In every corner of the parish, emerging events are starting to capture more traction. So this year when making those weekend plans, perhaps it’s time to schedule some new adventures. Here are seven lesser-known — but growing — events to check out this fall in St. Tammany The Louisiana Food Truck Festival is expected to be bigger than ever this year on Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Harbor Center near Slidell. It will feature 27 food trucks, the most yet, that will include cuisines for every taste. Guests can vote for their favorite trucks, a friendly competition to select a “people’s choice” favorite, as well as by a panel of judges. This food truck festival will also feature arts and craft vendors, a children’s area and live music. The band Bayou Stampede will perform first, followed by Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson. Admission is free, and food is available for purchase. Lago Fest on Sept. 21 is a day of celebrating and sharing
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Patrons line dance at last year’s NOLA Zydeco Fest at Heritage Park in Slidell.
Second arrest made in hit-and-run that killed child
Authorities say the man previously arrested in connection with the Aug. 13 crash is innocent
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The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman on Aug. 29 in the fatal hit-and-run that killed a Slidell-area child, after saying earlier in the day that the man previously arrested in connection with the Aug 13 incident was not involved.
Ken Burkhalter, former parish councilman, dies at 65
BY ANDREW CANULETTE
Staff writer
Former St. Tammany Parish council member Kenneth Burkhalter, who served two terms on the parish’s governing body, died Aug. 22. He was 65.
Burkhalter, who was raised in Slidell, graduated from Mandeville High School, according to biographical information from one of his campaign bios. He earned bachelor’s degrees in computer and political science from Southern University of New Orleans, as well as from a computer training school in Metairie. He was owner and president of Otis Corporation, which specialized in computer system design and technical services.
Burkhalter, whose family produced several people who rose to political prominence in St. Tammany was elected to the Parish Council’s District 14 seat in 2004 and again in 2008, representing parts of the Slidell and Alton areas. He also served as a member of the state Democratic Party Executive Committee.
Chris Canulette, a sixterm member of the council, said Burkhalter was a wellrespected and trusted colleague.
“Kenny was a genuine person who truly cared about everyone he worked with,” said Canulette, who also represented the Slidell area. “He always made an effort to help with any problem that needed to be solved. He’d go the extra mile for you. No doubt he made a lot of stuff happen on that council, and he always did it with the highest integrity.”
Burkhalter registered to run for lieutenant governor in 2010, saying at the time he was running for the office because no other Democrat had launched a campaign for the statewide office When three other Democrats did enter the race on the final day of qualifying, Burkhalter dropped out of the race. He ran for a third term on the Parish Council in 2011 but failed in his bid for reelection.
Funeral services were to be held Aug. 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 28088 Main Street, Lacombe with visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow Internment is at Osey Ordogne Cemetery, Fish Hatchery Road, also in Lacombe.
The Sheriff’s Office said 40-year-old Slidell resident Connie Noel Estes, also known as Connie Noel Flettrich or Noel Gorgone, was taken into custody and will be booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on a count of felony hit and run with death or serious bodily injury and
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a count of felony obstruction of justice.
The Sheriff’s Office said new evidence indicates Estes allegedly drove a silver Nissan Armada on Northshore Lane near Slidell on the evening of Aug. 13 and struck the 6-year-old child, who had been riding a scooter in his driveway The boy died later at an area hospital.
Hispanic culture and convention through food, music, art and customs at the Mandeville Trailhead on Lafitte Street, with special events for the kids. This is the second annual Lago Fest, and organizers expect an even better turnout than last year’s.
This is a chance for those who share a Hispanic heritage to gather and an equally important chance to share and explain their culture to other friends and neighbors on the northshore. Event is free to enter but food drinks and merchandise are for sale. It all begins at 11 a.m. For more, see https://www.facebook.com/HolaNorthshorela
Giddy-up to the rural corner of the parish and check out this year’s Folsom Fall Festival on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Folsom Town Hall and Moise Park. This event has all the fun of a big festival with the heart of a small town in the country, featuring a chili cook-off, farmers market, table talks hosted by the St Tammany Parish Master Gardeners, a homestead conference, mechanical bull riding, children’s activities, food trucks and an antique tractor display The homestead conference includes lessons on gardening, canning, backyard chickens and baking sourdough, and more.
The event is free, though there is a $1 fee if attendees want to taste and vote for their favorite chili. Those who want to compete in the cook-off need to register by Sept. 10, and forms to enter can be found at villageoffolsom.com/ events.
One of the newest events in the parish, the Northshore Beer Festival returns for a second year to the Mandeville Trailhead on Lafitte Street on Oct. 12. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p m , the festival will feature plenty craft beers ready for tasting. Ten local craft breweries are participating this year in addition to six local food vendors. The festival is also brewing up other activities, including food trucks, live music, craft vendors and — new this year a kids’ zone.
Tickets for general admission are $60, or $10 for designated drivers. VIP admission is $100 or $30 for VIP designated drivers, and $200 for Ultimate VIP, which allows beer lovers to serve as judges at the event. Children under 12 are free with a ticketed adult. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League Northshore, a nonprofit supporting children with disabilities through integration with able-bodied children via organized sports.
This one is for the music lovers. The Widewater Music Festival will take over the lakefront in Old Mandeville on Nov 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature live music across multiple stages, in addition to arts and craft vendors and food trucks. The list of bands performing is still in the works, but previous years included six stages that featured R&B and soul, rock alternative and country singer songwriters, Ozone Music performers and many other musicians The event is free, but a $50 VIP experience is available for purchase. VIPs have access to a buffet, two free drink tickets, premium seating and premium restroom access. More information will be forthcoming at oldmandevillebusiness.com.
It doesn’t get any more Louisiana than a day filled with Zydeco, and some of the state’s most talented performers will take the stage at Heritage Park in Slidell this year for the NOLA Zydeco Fest Nov 1. Running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Zydeco festival will
The 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, at the request of the Sheriff’s Office, declined to pursue the initial charges of vehicular homicide, hit and run, and reckless operation against the man previously arrested, the Sheriff’s Office said.
“I am deeply disgusted that someone would strike a child and leave them to die,” Sheriff Randy Smith said in a news release. “What’s even more appalling is that this individual allowed someone else to take the blame for their actions.”
“This is a heartbreaking case, and our thoughts
remain with the victim’s family An arrest was made based on the evidence we had at the time. Once new evidence came to light, we moved swiftly to redirect our investigation and identify the correct suspect,” Smith added. “While we are committed to acting quickly in the pursuit of justice, we also understand the immense responsibility that comes with that urgency.”
feature a host of performers, line dance lessons, gumbo cook-off, dance competition, Creole genealogy exhibit and an interactive kids zone. Food, arts and crafts vendors will also be on site The event is in its fifth year and will include performances by Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers, Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Crush, Wayne Singleton & Urban Creole and a Creole jam session hosted by Drake LeBlanc. General admission is $25 and upgraded tickets are also available for an additional cost. Event organizers say there will also be free tickets distributed in the community because “we believe in accessibility,” said Gabrielle Deculus. Get in touch with your Creole side or learn about the culture in general — at this year’s Creole Culture Festival at the Mandeville Trailhead Amphitheater. The event will take place Nov 2 from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will feature live music, food, traditions, interactive workshops, a kids’ tent, storytelling and games. Local vendors will sell Creole-inspired art, jewelry and other products and
a “culture corridor” will host exhibits on Creole history, language and customs. Local historians will share information and panel discussions will include topics like Creole identity and cuisine. Admission is free. As for other events happening across the parish, there is no shortage. Here’s a lineup of what else is happening:
n St.Tammany Fair (Oct. 1-5), times vary, St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, Covington. Rides, rodeo, pageant, 4H exhibits and mini farm, among many other activities. Visit sttammanyparishfair info for schedule of events
n Bluesberry Music Festival (Oct. 4), 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Live music, visual arts and food. This is a family friendly event. More at thebluesberryfest.com.
n Abita Fall Fest (Oct. 10-11), Fall Fest After Dark, Oct. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m., prefest part includes live music and food. Abita Fall Fest, Oct. 11, includes live music, games, food, activities and kids zone More at abitafallfest.com.
n Wild Things (Oct. 11), Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Lacombe, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes educational displays, live
animals, boat and canoe tours, art exhibition and live music. Free admission.
n Slidell Food & Fun Festival (Oct. 1719), St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Slidell. Rides, music, food and race. Times not yet announced.
n Wooden Boat Festival (Oct. 18-19), Maritime Museum Louisiana, Madisonville. Spectator and wooden boat displays, boatbuilding competition and parade, live music, arts, crafts and children’s activities. $10 admission for those 12 and up.
n Northshore Oktoberfest by Rhea of Hope (Oct. 18), Covington Trailhead Museum, Covington, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. German food, biergarten, games, trivia and children’s area. n Festival of the Lake (Oct. 24-25), Lafitte Street, Old Mandeville. Live music, activities, inflatables, food and wine tastings Prices and times vary Visit festivalofthelake. com.
n Covington 3 Rivers Art Festival (Nov 15-16), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Covington. Art show featuring more than 200 juried artists, live music, children’s village, food and cocktails. Free admission. More at covingtonthreeriversartfestival. com.
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Tyler Moore and Michael Garcia from Care Forgot Beercraft in Nola raise a glass in between sampling some of their craft brews at last year’s Northshore Beer Festival in Mandeville.
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Registration deadlines are approaching to vote Oct. 11
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The time to register to vote in the Oct. 11 election is running out, whether registering in person or online.
The deadline to register in person to cast a ballot for the upcoming Municipal Parochial Primary Election is Wednesday, Sept. 10, according to Registrar of Voters M. Dwayne Wall.
Those registering to vote in person will need identification with a parish address.
Office hours that day will be from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m., although the Slidell office at 520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 2F, will be closed for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Covington office is located at 601 N. Jefferson Ave. in the parking garage building at the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Prospective voters can register digitally to cast a ballot via the
Geaux Vote Online Registration through Saturday Sept. 20. The portal to do so is on the Louisiana secretary of state’s website at www.sos.la.gov In addition, all mail registration applications must be received or postmarked by Oct. 10.
The race for Slidell mayor is the marquee item on the very short Oct. 11 ballot.
Bill Borchert, mayor of the city since January, when previous mayor Greg Cromer resigned to take a job with the state, faces off against Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal. The winner will finish the remainder of the four-year term, which ends June 30
Slidell voters will have to decide again in March who they want to be mayor for the next full fouryear term, which will begin July 1 and end June 30, 2030.
The only other item on the Oct. 11 ballot is a parcel fee renewal
sought by St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 which serves Slidell and surrounding unincorporated areas. The $39 fee per parcel would collect an estimated $1.4 million annually for a period of 10 years, beginning in 2026 and ending in 2035.
Schools’ union offering supplies to employees
The St Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees announces the opening of the Federation Care Closet, a new nonprofit initiative designed to provide free food, clothing, hygiene items and household essentials to current and retired teachers and school employees.
The Care Closet officially opened Sept. 2 at 19295 N. 3rd St., Suite 7, in Covington. It was inspired by a real situation involving two dedicated school system employees —
$40M Amazon center up and running in Slidell
BY BOB WARREN Staff writer
Slidell’s $40 million Amazon delivery center quietly went online late last month with plans to increase the volume of packages handled by the facility in the coming weeks and months, an Amazon representative said. More jobs could open as the center ramps up production, the company says.
“We’ve been shipping to customers as of this week,” Amazon spokesperson Daniel Martin said on Aug. 22. He said the first packages were delivered Aug. 20. The company b egan hiring people at the 140,000-square-foot center on Town Center Parkway near Old Spanish Trail in July It’s expected to be staffed by 100-200 workers, the company has said previously Martin said he didn’t have a specific number of workers currently at the site, but added that more could be hired as the workload there increases.
“We have staffed up significantly to support the launch of the facility and
Amazon has opened its $40 million delivery center
as we continue to ramp up operations over the coming weeks there will be additional opportunities,” he said in an Aug. 22 email. Those interested in working for Amazon can can search for current job openings and sign up for job alerts at www.amazon. com/jobs.
The opening comes several years after the company announced in 2021 that it would build the center in Slidell. The initial opening was targeted for 2022, but the company pushed that
back several times. At delivery centers, larger shipments of packages are sorted and loaded onto delivery vans and trucks and then delivered to customers. The Slidell center is handling packages for the general northshore region, but that area could fluctuate depending on demand.
The Slidell delivery station adds to the online retail giant’s footprint across Louisiana. In a recent news release, the company said it had created 6,000 full-time jobs in Louisiana since 2010.
Slidell debates pop-up business rules
BY KIM CHATELAIN
Contributing writer
Outdoor pop-up vendor shop events, such as those staged in parking lots of strip centers, have caused a stir in Slidell. The issue has now landed in the lap of the City Council.
Controversy over the events features divergent viewpoints. Some say the pop-ups infringe on the operations of permanent businesses in shopping centers. Others say eliminating or overregulating the makeshift marketing events would crush entrepreneurial efforts.
At its Aug 26 meeting, the council introduced an ordinance to clarify standards and enforcement procedures for pop-ups and other similar events on private property in the city
The pop-ups have been a source of consternation
in Slidell for months In an initial effort to get its arms around the issue, the council in May imposed a 120day moratorium on outdoor pop-up vendor shop events on private property
The moratorium was designed to give city officials time to tighten regulations on pop-ups so that they don’t infringe on the operations of businesses in shopping centers and on other pieces of private property where the temporary sales ventures are held.
The controversy came to a head after an event in February at a strip shopping center at the intersection of Robert and Marche boulevards.
Owners of brick-and-mortar businesses in the center complained that tents were erected haphazardly in the parking lot and on sidewalks, making it difficult for their customers to park and
gain access to their stores.
Residents of an adjoining neighborhood also complained, saying the tents erected by vendors created a traffic hazard by blocking the view of traffic on Robert Boulevard.
The proposed ordinance establishes setback rules for vendors’ tents, parking restrictions, and requirements that vendors provide restroom facilities and handwashing stations, if food is to be sold.
Vendors would also have to obtain an occupational license from the city Vendors selling food must also have a food safety certificate from the state. In addition, valid city and state permits to sell alcohol are also required under the proposed ordinance.
The City Council is schedule to conduct a public hearing and possible vote on the proposed ordinance at its Sept. 9 meeting.
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a husband and wife — who found themselves in financial distress due to a sudden tax issue. When they came to the Federation office asking where to find a food bank, it became clear that a compassionate, dedicated support system for school employees was urgently needed
In response, the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees began funding and supporting what has become the Federation Care Closet, a philanthropic initiative to help current and retired school system employees facing hardship. The program ensures that those who serve or have served our students can access the essentials they need, free of charge, in a supportive and dignified environment.
“The teachers and all school employees who serve or have served our students deserve to have access to basic necessities, especially when they are going through a
St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council.
The Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the profession. The award was bestowed for the orga-
rough patch,” said President of the Federation Care Closet Stephanie Underwood, who is also executive vice president of the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees. “This initiative is about solidarity, compassion and making sure no educator or staff member goes without.”
All current and retired St. Tammany Parish School Board employees are welcome to visit the Care Closet to pick up no-cost items that have been donated.
The Care Closet is stocked through the generosity of the community Donations of nonperishable food, clothing, hygiene items, and household goods are welcome. Because of limited operating hours, donations should be dropped off at the St. Tammany Federation office, located next door to the Care Closet The Federation asks anyone willing to donate call (985) 888-1750 prior to coming.
nization’s launch of https:// investsttammany.com/business, and the organization will be honored at the council’s annual conference in Detroit, Sept. 14-17. “St. Tammany EDC is leading the field of excellence in economic development with its InveST St. Tammany website. This award shines a spotlight on St Tammany EDC’s commitment to its community and showcases the significant impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC president and CEO.
The website highlights St. Tammany as a destination for business growth, economic opportunity, and job creation, Ohle said It also features the organization’s first business development video showcasing St. Tammany as Louisiana’s “Parish of Prosperity.” St. Tammany EDC contracted with Development Counsellors International to develop the microsite, which was the first deliverable of their newly launched business attraction and marketing efforts.
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in Slidell.
Committee says Parish Council needs more power
President Mike Cooper disagrees
BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer
A St. Tammany Parish government committee has recommended the Parish Council have significantly greater power over government departments and contracts, a move Parish President Mike Cooper claimed was “taking us back to a Police Jury-style system.”
The 11-person Home Rule Charter Review committee, which includes Cooper, Parish Council members and other civic leaders, formally recommended giving the council the power to terminate department heads and the power to approve and remove presidential appointments to boards, commis-
sions and committees during a meeting on Aug. 28. It also suggested requiring the council to approve professional service contracts over $100,000.
“The council is the voice of the people, and the council fields complaints, questions, issues,” said Parish Council Chair Joe Impastato, who is on the committee.
“I think it’s important that council members have more authority.”
Cooper disagreed. “The Home Rule Charter Committee has the chance to effect positive change, but instead, some have focused on giving the Parish Council more power tilting the weight of checks and balances and taking us back to a Police Jury-style system,” he said in a statement on Aug. 29.
“Who are they serving, the citizens or themselves?” Cooper questioned.
The recommendations are pure-
Playmakers Theater raffle to end with Sept. 6 drawing
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Playmakers Theater in Covington is hosting “A Year of Date Nights” raffle, a fundraiser for one of the country’s longest operating community theaters. Tickets are $15 or two for $25, and the drawing will take place Sept. 6.
The 7:30 p.m. drawing will occur on opening night of the theater’s first show of its 71st season, the comedy “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Come out to see the production (and maybe buy a raffle ticket) to see firsthand who wins the big prize, the theater suggests, but participants are not required to be present in order to win.
The winner will receive gift certificates to many of Covington’s finest restaurants, as well as a riverboat cruise, a wine tasting and season tickets for two to Playmakers Theater’s 2025-26 season, a prize valued cumulatively at more than $2,500. Each piece of the prize can be used for special date nights, thus the raffle’s name Tickets will be sold up until the drawing. Get them at the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday morning (across from the St. Tammany Justice Center) or at the theater on the night of the show Call (985) 263-0055 for more information or email the theater at info@playmakersinc.com.
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interim co-heads of school until a permanent selection is made.
Although the departures of Martin and Warner come at the same time that Lewis’ indictment became public, Fraher said they are not part of the allegations of misuse of funds and are not suspected or accused of any criminal wrongdoing.
“We wish to thank Glenn and Ben for their years of service,” the statement said. “Glenn successfully led our school through a season of immense change and growth for which we are grateful.”
ly suggestions at this stage. The committee is scheduled to meet again this month and is expected to discuss what by far will likely be the most controversial recommendation: a reduction in the council size.
Once the committee wraps, its recommendations will be sent to the full Parish Council, which could decide to send them to voters, shoot them down, or defer them.
Balance of power
When St. Tammany went from a police jury form of government to a council-president government in 2000, the parish president gained significant authority over the workings of parish government. Recommendations on Aug. 28 could give some power back to the legislative branch.
For instance, while the Parish
Council now approves the budget for contracts, the contracts themselves are approved by Cooper and his administration.
Initially the committee debated requiring all contracts to be approved by the council, but it later agreed to set a threshold at $100,000. That would include contracts like engineering work for a Bayou Bonfouca detention pond and a master plan for the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, both of which were approved by Cooper in July, according to Council Administrator Mary Burckell.
Impastato argued “it’s more transparent” to have the council approve the contracts.
But Gina Hayes, the Cooper administration’s chief administrative officer who stood in for Cooper at the committee meeting, said approving the contracts is “not a
legislative function” and that such a requirement could delay the approval of contracts by months.
Another committee member, Scott Delacroix, a lawyer questioned whether having the council approve contracts would open council members up to lobbying efforts. The Jefferson Parish Council, where council members are heavily involved in the selection of contractors, sometimes sees political battles over contracts.
“The same people are going to be giving campaign contributions whether it’s for that or something else. That’s a bogus excuse. Everything we do is political,” Impastato said in an interview the following day In the end, only Hayes voted against the recommendation to require council approval for contracts worth more than $100,000.
Winning baskets for Boys & Girls Club
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Nature Park near Slidell on the 20th anniversary of the devastating hurricane
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St. Tammany Parish Councilman Jimmy Strickland speaks and leads a prayer at the dedication of the Hurricane Katrina memorial at Camp Salmen Nature Park.
Honey Island Clydesdales are rock stars at home and away
BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer
Anyone who has been to a Mardi Gras parade anywhere between Lake Charles and Laurel Mississippi, has surely seen them
They are hard to miss, this proud team of enormous horses with fluffy feet in shiny harnesses pulling a gigantic red wagon, a commanding man dressed in black from boots to cowboy hat standing atop the wagon working the reins.
These are the Honey Island Clydesdales, based at Hickory Creek Ranch, and they are a hot commodity during parade season and other special events.
Clydesdales are one of the most recognizable horse breeds, and the local contingent is well-known. They stand about 18 hands high, or 6 feet tall, and average 2,000 pounds in weight. Their signature feathers — the long, fluffy hair covering their hooves are quite distinctive. And the Honey Island team is the only Clydesdale hitch team in the southern U.S., according to owner Clay Harper
“We have people who travel quite a ways to see our Clydesdales in a parade or to enjoy a carriage ride,” said Harper He’s also very proud of the team’s hitch wagon.
“When we built it, we wanted it to be special. So, we made it the biggest and brightest wagon it could be,” he said. According to Harper, it is the tallest and largest hitch wagon in the United States, and when transporting it to parades, it barely fits inside its enormous trailer
“Anything bigger and we would have had to travel as an oversize load down the highway. We like to think of it as the monster truck of hitch wagons,” he said with pride. Walking through the ranch’s new, traditional-styled barn, equine heads lean out of stall doors when they hear Harper’s voice. Harper has six Clydesdales, as well as his daughter’s reining horses, sharing the barn.
“They are trained to listen to my voice and my commands only That’s important when we are in crowds on the parade route,” Harper said.
At the head of the six-horse hitch team are co-leaders Annie and Nadine.
“They are the rock stars of our show,” Harper said. Several noses received comforting scratches as he walked down the barn’s breezeway. “They are not only smart while in the harness, but they are also amazing because of what they overcame before they arrived here,” said Harper Both Nadine and Annie came to the Pearl River ranch as rescues from abusive situations
“I got a call from a U.S. Marshal in Texas asking if I could take Nadine. She was in bad shape. When we rescued Annie, she was very skinny, and her legs were bloody Now they are healthy and beautiful,” Harper said lovingly
It is clear that Harper has an affinity for the breed and his horses in particular He does not pattern his Clydesdales after one from a certain beer franchise.
“Their teams have requirements so that they are all uniform Their horses must have a white blaze on the forehead and white feathers and a solid color coat. Our horses have white, or what we call
chrome, on their faces and on their bodies.
I think it’s beautiful.” His philosophy on horse grooming is different as well. “They keep their horses groomed with short manes and tails. We let our horses grow long manes and tails as it helps them to fight off flies. I let the horses be horses,” he said.
The team has a hearty appetite. Harper goes through about 1,350 pounds of feed each week, and the team’s participation in parades and special events help cover the more than two dozen 50-pound bags of food they eat weekly
“We’ve done as many as 13 Mardi Gras parades in a season. We also hitch up the team and the wagon to carry Santa Claus in the Picayune Christmas Parade year after year,” he said. The team has also provided carriage rides during the holidays in Hattiesburg. Due to the crowds along parade routes, the horses receive crowd control training to prepare for their time in the limelight.
“We help them to get used to different sounds and situations. Not only do they learn my voice commands, but we also put them through scenarios with smoke screens and firecrackers, things that could distract them.” What bothers the team the
You never know what will come up during a Bogue Falaya River Sweep. During one of the previous sweeps, volunteers found a shopping cart in the river’s edge
Help clean up Bogue Falaya
Staff report
Keep Covington Beautiful is holding its annual Bogue Falaya River Sweep on Sept 27 to remove litter visible in the scenic river that helps define the city of Covington.
The nonprofit invites volunteers to bring their canoes and kayaks to the Bogue Falaya Park Boat Launch at 9 a.m.
Paddlers will collect litter from the river between the U.S. 190 bridge and the 4th Avenue/Menetre Boat Launch. All trash collected will be unloaded, sorted and categorized at Bogue Falaya Park KCB will provide trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers. Volunteers should bring their own drinking water Canoes and kayaks are available from Canoe & Trail and must be picked up and returned at The Chimes. Text (504) 233-0686 to make reservations. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 23 at info@keepcovingtonbeautiful.org.
Personal flotation devices are required for all paddlers, who along with volunteers, will be required to sign a waiver before participating. The signature of a parent or guardian is required for youth under the
River
age of 18, or if part of a group, by the organization’s authorized adult sponsor The waiver form will be available at www keepcovingtonbeautiful.org and at the event. Volunteers are needed to help at the park with refreshments, unloading and categorizing the trash collected, as well as at The Chimes to help sign in the paddlers. Snacks and water will be available for volunteers and paddlers following the cleanup. Prizes will be given for the most unusual item of litter collected; the worst items; and for the most litter overall collected on the river As much as 80% of all litter and debris in oceans, rivers and lakes originates on land, carried there by wind and stormwater runoff. To become a KCB member or volunteer to get involved with KCB’s projects, visit their website, www.keepcovingtonbeautiful.org. KCB’s projects include the Blue Swamp Creek Nature Trail, planting the downtown street-side planters, an Arbor Day celebration, educational seminars, litter prevention and recycling activities. Follow on Facebook or contact them at info@ keepcovingtonbeautiful.org.
most along the parade route?
“Bubbles. They hate them,” he said.
Harper has plans to expand the ranch to include a small village featuring westernstyle buildings, as well as offer the ranch as a venue for special events. A big step toward that goal has the ranch hosting the TNT Wild West Show on the property on Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 6 p.m.
“It’s going to be a great night of entertainment, especially for families with kids. There will be cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding and roping, chuck wagon races and more.” he said. Harper recently turned a paddock into a new rodeo arena and is installing bleacher
seating for visitors to better see the show Along with the Wild West Show activities, visitors will be able to visit the Clydesdale in their new barn.
The TNT Wild West Show will be held at Hickory Creek Ranch, 67390 Milton Craddock Road, in Pearl River Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Honey Island Clysedales Facebook page promises, “Cowboys. Cowgirls. Wild West Shenanigans and a Meaningful Salute to Ol’ Glory.” Online tickets are $15/adults and $13 for children 4-12 years old and are available at www.tntwildwestshow.com. Tickets purchased at the gate will be $20 for adults and $15 for children.
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Two of Clay Harpers’s Clydesdales at Hickory Creek Ranch poke their heads out of their stalls at the sound of his voice. Trooper, at left, and Nadine, a co-leader of his team, want to know what he’s doing whenever they hear him.
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I don’t take my child to school when she’s running a fever or is otherwise under the weather, and I hope you don’t either
Why we aren’t
going after perfect attendance at school
Ahh, yes. Here we are. The beginning of school. We’re off to a great start, right? The kids are back in class, we’re all settling into our routines, and everything is A-OK.
Well, except for the rhinovirus, COVID and lice that have been adding some extra spice to the first few weeks of the semester But hey, what’s school without a little bit of infection to get the party started?
In our house, an unidentified illness has been passed around like a hot potato a couple of weeks ago, and both my girls have already missed two days of school.
Well darn, guess we won’t be getting that perfect attendance award this year Again.
Already a week in, and we’re out of the running for the most ludicrous honor handed out at the award ceremonies each year Sorry kids. Mommy didn’t make you go to class with that 102 fever
But hey, maybe someone can remind me: Why are we still celebrating perfect attendance, again? That was rhetorical. There is no good enough reason. And that’s why I’m just going to go ahead and say it now at the beginning of the school year: We will never be the family that encourages our kids to get that award.
The truth of the matter is, perfect attendance awards are outdated, illogical and morally wrong. What we’re teaching our kids is that no, your health isn’t the most important thing in your life Your butt in that desk is what’s important, no matter the consequence. And moreover, forget it if you’re simply having a bad day and need a break, or God forbid, you have an extra day on that family vacation.
What is the message we’re trying to send here? Grow up and never take time off work? Become a perfect little employee in a world where companies will replace you before the door hits you on the rump on the way out? That’s not what I hope for my kids. There is a happy medium here. Don’t abuse the system, but also have boundaries. Quite frankly, I can’t even believe this is a thing after COVID where parents weren’t even allowed to step foot on campus for fear of spreading illness Now, we’re back to perfect attendance awards? Did we learn nothing?
I just don’t get it, and these awards are being handed out at the end of each year at local schools, including those in St. Tammany Parish. While I think there is merit in showing up and being present, how many kids simply don’t have control over this? What about the kids with chronic illnesses who have to go around a doctor’s schedule? Or what about the kids whose parents drop the ball? We shame them for their parents’ lack of time management It’s just not fair What about their actual achievements?
I would much rather see schools emphasize personal character, such as respect and kindness. Which kids are stepping up? Those are the kids I want to see being recognized especially in an environment where we are losing teachers because they are fed up with behavioral issues. All of that to say, there is another side to this coin. I get that students need to be in class, and their education relies on consistency. There are limits I have a family member who missed 42 days of school one year because their parent was irresponsible. Truancy officers and consequences are necessary for these scenarios where neglect could be a factor. Also, I am in no way encouraging kids to skip school. There is a stark difference between missing a day here or there and making it a habit. An important life lesson is that sometimes you have to show up even when you don’t feel like it. Life is not always cushy and comfortable One day, these kids will be expected to go into work even when they aren’t in the mood, or show up for a friend even though they might want to do something else. It’s about balance. Take a day when you need it, put up boundaries when you need them, but also realize there are times you have to push through. But a perfect attendance award is not going to teach that. It sends the wrong message, and it doesn’t encourage the lackadaisical parents or delinquent students to make corrections. It only makes the high-achieving kids feel like they didn’t do enough. So keep your perfect attendance awards, schools. You do you. But as for me and my family that’s not a flex. It’s an unnecessary burden
Chamber counts down with its Fan-Up event
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce got the 2025 football season off to a spirited start Aug. 27 with its annual Fan-Up Luncheon at The Sadie Jane in Slidell. The event featured its traditional football season special guest Mike Detillier, editor and publisher of his NFL Draft Report that is based on his annual scouting of top college players available for the NFL Draft. Detillier talked all things football, especially prospects of this area’s favorite pro and college teams. For the past two decades, Detillier has also been the college and pro football analyst for WWL 870 AM Radio in New Orleans and co-hosts the popular Monday Night Second Guess Show
BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer
There’s nothing else quite like it in this region known for its musical pedigree, so when the opry season rolls around, lots of eyes turn toward Abita Springs.
It’s a small town that prizes the big sounds that will reverberate around its beautifully restored, century-old old (and then some) Town Hall on Sept. 20 when the 2025 fall/winter season of the Abita Springs Opry opens with old timey true to its roots, honky tonk.
Think of country music pioneer Hank Williams, then go on over to the Abita Springs Opry and hear The Steve Anderson Band open the show with those same kinds of simple but powerful, country anthems. No bells, whistles or horns, just lead vocals and guitar playing by Anderson and original band member, Jan Biggs. Two more guitarists, a fiddler and a drummer back them.
Other house bands have come and gone, but Anderson and his group are such fan favorites, they are the Opry’s standing house band now, generally opening and closing each season.
“Steve seems to know every honky tonk country song ever recorded,” says Opry organizer Bryan Gowland. “His rich voice and stage presence are audience pleasers. He is backed up and joined by his partner vocalist, Jan Biggs and great band. They all remain faithful to that music.”
While each season gets a pure, classic country opener and closer — remaining true to American opry heritage built during earlier generations of the 20th century the shows are packed with other genres that also keep Abita Springs Opry true to its mission of preserving and presenting Louisiana “roots” music.
The main thrust remains country, bluegrass, and traditional Southern gospel music, but it often includes other forms of traditional Louisiana music such as Cajun, zydeco, Irish and jazz that reflect south Louisiana’s gumbo-like heritage. Many of the musicians who appear at the Abita Opry are Jazz Fest regulars; some are well known; others are newcomers on the rise; and a few are homegrown, self-taught musicians like Anderson. The final three sets in the opening show will feature: n The Jessie Brown Family Band — Jessie and Angelyn Brown are no strangers to Abita Springs, having previously performed Cajun music at both
ABITA SPRINGS OPRY
WHO: The Steve Anderson Band; The Jessie Brown Family Band; The Crybabies; and The Cotton Mouth Kings.
WHEN: Sept. 20; show 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; doors open 5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Abita Town Hall, 22161 Level St
HOW MUCH: All seats $20. Buy in advance at (504) 214-7777 or buy at door on firstcome/first-served basis.
SEATING: Line starts forming as early as 5 p.m. to buy tickets at the door
WHAT ELSE: Before the show, buy gumbo, hot dogs, homemade baked treats, beverages and more prepared and sold outside by local nonprofits, then sit and enjoy the food and drinks before going in. After the show, everyone interested is invited to jam with musicians across the street at Abita Brew Pub
MORE: Opry performances are always on the third Saturdays in the spring season (March,April, and May) and in the fall (September, October and November.)
the Opry and the monthly Cajun Dances at Town Hall. Their group disbanded a while back but are now performing as a family trio. Jesse is also an accordion builder who is expected to squeeze out music on one of his creations at this show n The Crybabies — This all-female group previously performed at the Abita Springs Busker Festival that fea-
tures musicians who share a tradition of busking, or making their music on the streets of New Orleans, and produced by the Opry and the New Orleans Jazz Fest Foundation. The Crybabies are superior musicians who perform a variety of styles with originality and captivating harmonies, the Opry says. n The Cotton Mouth Kings This is a group of well-seasoned and experienced musicians who appear regularly on the New Orleans club circuit, performing often on Frenchmen Street, fitting right in to its concentrated live jazz and music scene. They are a returning group to the Opry and will provide some fine jazz, having been described as playing unapologetic, no nonsense, traditional jazz.
“Our musicians love to perform at the Opry in Abita,” Gowland says. “There is that magic, undefinable energy that comes from the exchange between the musicians and audience. It may be the 100 plus year-old wooden Town Hall, the proximity of the audience and musicians, the quality of the musicians, and an audience that knows and is grateful for good quality live music in a smaller informal atmosphere. Whatever the reasons, it can’t be denied that energy is real.” The show lasts from 7 p.m. to 9
but guests are invited to come early and enjoy some of the tasty food that will be sold by nonprofit groups outside on the grounds. And after the music in Town Hall ends, all who have an interest are invited to cross the street and jam for a while in a back room of the Abita Brew Pub.
Jessica Saggio
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Maria Guezuraga, Maggie Stokes, Dorian Blackman, Angelica Jenkins
Gregory Nay and Brian Roach
Doug Ferrer and Mike Gambrell
Rick Danielson and Matt Faust
Kristen Livaudais, Nicholas Rider Kelly Rodriguez
Allissa LeBlanc, Joanna Turner, Michelle Krebs
Michael McNeil, David Feske, Pete Green Dylan Vaughn and Miles Victor
Abita Springs Opry opens season with more roots music
FILE PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILSEN
The Abita Opry’s No. 1 house band and perennial audience favorite, The Steve Anderson Band, will again open the fall season in the historic Abita Springs Town Hall
MUSIC
LIVE, AGAIN: Another Mandeville Live! season of free Friday music concerts is about to kick off at the Mandeville Trailhead with a lineup of music ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to country Everyone who feels the spirit is invited to dance — alone or with a group. Those who attend are invited to bring a blanket or folding chair to ensure seating, but they are asked not to bring in coolers, food or beverages. Drinks and bites will be sold by vendors to help defray costs. The season debut takes place Sept. 19 with Flow Tribe.
SLIDELL: The fall/winter season of Bayou Jam is underway in Heritage Park, with the band Redline performing Sept. 7 on the amphitheater stage. Free family-friendly Sunday concerts featuring local bands and performers will continue through early December. Bring the family, as well as your picnic baskets and ice chests, to the park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or fold-up chair to ensure comfort, and have a good time with friends and neighbors SERABEE: Singer-songwriterpiano player Serabee’s music taps into her years performing in Mississippi and Louisiana churches, rural roadhouses and later, bars and performance halls in New Orleans and beyond. Melding all of that into her own unique sound, Serabee — along with her special guest, New Orleans vocalist Queta Cavalier — will perform Sept 12 at the North Star Theatre stage in Mandeville, 347 Girod St. All tickets are reserved, so pick a seat online. General admission $25; VIP tickets, $60, which includes nibbles, drinks and a meet and greet with the artist. Get them at northstartheatre.org. Doors open at 5:45 p.m, and the music starts at 7 p.m JAZZ: A Traditional Jam Jazz with clarinetist and teacher Ben Redwine, Sept. 6 (every first Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. John’s Coffee, 535 E. Boston St. Two hours open to all listeners and players, usually a mix of students, amateurs and professional players. Confirm session at nstms.org; sheet music available at redwinejazz.com/ education.
SLOW BLUEGRASS: Slow jam Sept. 8 (second Monday)
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS
Line
broke out during
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Abita Springs Pavilion, 22044 Main St. Please bring a chair. For beginners who need to play slower or others who want to practice at slower tempo. See nstms.org for link to lineup or other details
THEATER
CHICKEN: Can these siblings bury their father without killing each other? Beverly shows up to the chapel with her “blessings” on display; meanwhile, Baneatta’s son brings his neurotic Jewish boyfriend along, knowing his mother disapproves, and Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer. Baneatta’s pastor-husband tries to mediate the drama, but a shocking family secret reveals itself at the pulpit that will save them or end them. See it all in “Chicken and Biscuits” at the Cutting Edge from Sept. 12-28 with 8 p.m. evening shows on 2 p.m. Sunday matinees at the 767 Robert Blvd. theater. GA tickets $35; VIP seats $45. Get them online at eventbrite. com or call/text the theater at (985) 288-2933 or (985) 649-3727.
FOURSOME: Playmakers Theater will open its 71st season with “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a French farce and classic how-could-this-go-wrong tale that leaves audiences laughing. See it Sept. 6-21 and watch Bernard planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife Jacqueline, is away. He has
arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights and has also invited his best friend, Robert, along to provide the alibi. It’s foolproof, you think. But imagine that Robert turns up not realizing why he’s there, and imagine that Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers. What could possibly go wrong? Directed by Julie Generes. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at 19106 Playmakers Road in Covington. Tickets $15-$25; get them at Playmakers-theater-05.webself.net.
HOPE: The Swamplight Theatre in Ponchatoula will produce the play “Every Brilliant Thing” on Sept. 12-13 and Sept. 19-20 to coincide with National Suicide Awareness Month. This powerful oneman show offers a poignant, funny and ultimately hopeful exploration of depression and the things that make life worth living. Limited seating. The audience will sit on three sides of the performance stage to provide an intimate space that encourages audience interaction. Get tickets at swamplight.org for the show at 950 S.W. Railroad Ave. Not recommended for children under 16 due to frank discussion.
LESSON: At 30 by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville, see “Tuesdays with Morrie,” the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after
Lago Fest gets ready with networking event
Staff report
Hola Northshore is prepping for its upcoming Lago Fest 2025 with an evening of networking between organizers, sponsors and other friends of the northshore’s Hispanic community
The Hola Bilingual Community Networking event on Sept. 4 will take place in the Arena Collective Covington, a community space at 132 Terrabella Blvd. that supports local art, business and community initiatives.
Hola Northshore is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of understanding in the community for Spanish-speaking and bilingual individuals and families on the northshore. Through networking events and cultural celebrations, such as Lago Fest, the organization fosters professional connections and cultural exchange.
The big event — the second annual Lago Fest will take place Sept. 21 at the Mandeville Trailhead. Starting at 11 a.m., the festival will be a day that spotlights and celebrates heritage and culture with plenty of food, fun, art, music and dancing In prep aration for th at, the 5 p.m.networking kickoff event in Covington will bring together local businesses, community leaders and professionals to
Yvonne Vasquez, Molly Sansovich, Karen Elvis, Dareni Chastain, Yahaira Arabella and Andrea Vigil brought their best dance moves to the first Lago Fest last year
visit, celebrate and talk about Lago Fest’s mission and thank the key sponsors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their professional networks, connect with Spanish-speaking and bilingual professionals, and learn more about how they can support and get involved with the Lago Fest.
For more, check out Hola Northshore’s event page on Facebook, go to www.holanorthshore.com or visit the Arena Collective’s Facebook page.
graduation, Mitch learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. The two are reunited, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. Shows weekends at 8 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees Sept. 12-21. Tickets at 30byninety.com from $14 to $22, depending on age. Director Jason Leader, assisted by Sam Pickens.
YELLOW: Follow Dorothy from Kansas along the famed yellow brick road in the classic story, “The Wizard of Oz,” showing through Sept. 7 at Slidell Little Theatre. Based on the classic book by L. Frank Baum and the MGM motion picture, as adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this is a full-length stage version, complete with music that includes “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Directed by Scott Sauber. Cast includes: Dorothy (Lilly Monchgesang); Heather Orgeron (Wicked Witch of the West); Fred Martinez (Wizard of Oz); Trenton Gilmore, Michael Chandler and Juleea Berthelot (Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion); Muffy Vanderbilt (Glinda); Emily Maurer (Aunt Em); and Lucas Bissett (Uncle Henry). Also watch Noach Osborne (Captain of the Guard), Matthew Hitchcock (Nikko, the money commander) and a large ensemble. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 2024 Nellie Drive. General admission seats are $35; students and seniors, $25. See the slidelllittletheatre.org website for tickets.
ART
CONNECTIONS: The Atrium Gallery will host a Sept. 13 opening reception to spotlight local artist Mary Ann Haase and an exhibition of her work that will hang through Oct. 31. The 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. reception and exhibition takes place in the gallery at the Christwood residential complex at 100 Christwood Boulevard (access via Brewster Road entrance). Gallery open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at no charge. The show is presented in collaboration with Saladino Gallery and features the work of Haase, a photographer and mixed media artist who seeks to capture the connection between balance and beauty, chaos and order,
in her art.
POP UP: The Mandeville Artists Guild will hold a PoP Up Art Market on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Members will display a variety of art for sale. Free for members to participate; $10 for others. Join the guild for $50 at Mandevilleartistguild.com. Two more guild pop-ups ups planned for later this year at the trailhead.
TERRABELLA: On Sept. 20, TerraBella Village near Covington will host an evening art stroll called Canvas & Chords that is similar to the area’s white linen events each summer. Canvas & Chords will combine dozens of juried art vendors, live music from Jake Gunter and 8 Track Acoustic, food trucks, beer, wine, cocktails and open houses at participating businesses along Terra Bella Boulevard. A portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the St. Tammany Art Association. For details, see terrabellavillage. com/event.
COMMUNITY GUMBO
BLOOM: The Northshore Camellia Club will hold its first meeting of the season Sept. 14 at 16423 Summerhill Drive in Covington. During this 1 p.m. kickoff picnic, the club will announce its program for the forthcoming year. The club meets monthly with a variety of guest speakers, visits to camellia gardens and a Camellia Show in January Anyone interested in any phase of camellia growth is invited to attend. For more information, contact Jim Campbell at (985) 630-9899.
YEAH TEAM: The Exchange Club of West St. Tammany hosts its annual Ultimate Tailgate Party at the Covington Trailhead to kick off winning football seasons for the Saints, LSU and Tulane, all while raising money to help northshore children and families. The Sept. 27 event brings tailgaters and sports fans together for a mega tailgate, barbecue contest, live music and live and silent auctions. General admission is $75; sponsorships levels available. Tickets and more info at sttammanyexchange.org.
JOY: The JOY Charity Benefit will take place Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 57210 Allen Road, near Slidell. unique homemade quilts and a silent
ADULTS: The Adult
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dancing
one of last year’s Mandeville Live! concerts at the city’s trailhead.
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Farmer Football 5
Local matchups litter Week 1 schedule
The Week 1 schedule will offer St Tammany fans a rare opportunity to see six local teams face off against each other
First on the slate is the traditional rivalry between Fontainebleau and Lakeshore. The schools are separated by less than six miles and are just a 10-minute drive from each other
Two years ago, Fontainebleau pulled off an impressive 24-0 upset of the Titans in coach John Kavanaugh’s first game. Last year the Titans cruised to a 34-14 victory en route to a quarterfinals run. Lakeshore is poised to build on that run, so they will look to start the season fast. What does 2025 hold? Tune in Friday night at the Titan Coliseum for the rubber game Mandeville opens the season at Sidney Theriot Stadium in the shadow of its new video board against Salmen. Last year, the Skippers ran away with a 42-14 dominating victory at a rain-soaked Spartan Stadium.
The Skippers would love a repeat result in 2025, but the Spartans are coming off an impressive 1410 come-from-behind win over Covington in the jamboree That confidence boost should make the Spartans salty I would expect a much closer game this season. The final all-local matchup is Northlake Christian
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Lakeshore quarterback Brody Loudermilk tosses a TD pass to Gareth Hernandez on the opening play of a jamboree at Slidell on Aug. 29.
Lakeshore scores on first play in jamboree with Slidell
BY DAVE WOODALL Contributing writer
Lakeshore didn’t take long to set the tone during a 35-19 jamboree win over Slidell at L.V McGinty Sr Stadium on Aug. 29.
On the first offensive play of the game, Lakeshore junior quarterback Brody Loudermilk hit Gareth Hernandez for a 62-yard touchdown catch and run just 12 seconds into the game The Titans never looked back. “We had a game plan,” said Hernandez, who finished with 122 yards of offense. “We executed it, and our quarterback (Loudermilk) threw a perfect pass to me, and I did the rest. If it wasn’t for our defense, we wouldn’t have been able to do what we did.”
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“I like
to
have
the ball in
my hands, doing whatever they need me
to
do. I’m very comfortable running the ball, trusting my linemen to free me up.”
JIMMY CHANZY,
Salmen running back
OPENING BATTLE
on Aug 29.
Salmen reels off 14 straight points against
BY MIKE PERVEL Contributing writer
Salmen rallied with 14 unanswered points to earn a 14-10 jamboree victory over Covington on Aug. 29.
Salmen coach Eric Chuter said he was pleased with how the Spartans battled back in the final six minutes to earn the victory
“We played a strong second half, and overall it was a good night for us. This victory gives us momentum heading into the tough season opener at Mandeville. We made some special things happen, and that’s what we needed to get the win,” Chuter said.
Salmen junior starting quarterback Da’John Howard (6-3, 170) finished 7 of 10 passing for 50 yards in his first start.
“I was a little nervous at first taking over at QB but with the preseason behind me, I’m really comfortable in our offense and ready to go. We played hard as a team, and we can correct our mistakes,” Howard said.
Salmen senior Jimmy Chanzy led all rushers with 84 yards on 15 carries, including a 10-yard TD run with 5:07 remaining. That score was set up by a kickoff return by Kordé Harris.
Covington
Chanzy (6-0, 200) runs the 40 in 4.6 seconds and is a physical runner “I like to have the ball in my hands, doing whatever they need me to do. I’m very comfortable running the ball, trusting my linemen to free me up,” Chanzy said. Four different Spartans caught
Northlake seniors build team chemistry off the court Wolverines seek 3-peat
BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer
Northlake Christian seniors Abigail Willie and Khloe Duncan know what the goal is on the volleyball court. The Wolverines are the back-toback Division IV state champions, so obviously, the ultimate goal is a 3-peat.
“I think it would be very special to win it again, but even if we don’t win another state title, we’re going to try our hardest and do every-
thing that we can,” Duncan said.
“We know what we’re capable of, and the talent is here. We have so much team chemistry that we feel like we can defend our title.” Notably absent will be outside hitter Abigail Bailey, who was named the Most Outstanding Player in each of the last two state championship matches as she suits up for Southeastern this season Last year, Bailey finished with 619 kills, 587 digs, 84 blocks and 34 aces.
That’s a ton of production to replace, but fifth-year coach Lindsey Donovan said the Wolverines should be balanced this season.
“I think one of the biggest conversations that we’ve had this
summer is, ‘Who is going to finish?’” Donovan said. “Who is going to be the player to step up and finish rallies? I think we have so much balance that we’ll have a lot of answers We have juniors and seniors on the court, so it’s more of a team dynamic. That’s big for us.” Duncan is the most experienced returning hitter after recording 368 kills, 383 digs, 56 blocks and 48 aces last year Junior Evie Burns is a towering option in the middle as well.
“I just have to be smarter with my attacks,” Duncan said. “I just have to keep my mindset positive
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passes, led by senior Terrance Mitchell, with three grabs for 31 yards. Trailing 10-7, Salmen’s special teams set up the final score as the Spartans recovered a mishandled kickoff at the Covington 22.
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Joseph Halm
Covington kicker Jackson Aleman boots a 21-yard field goal against Salmen.
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Salmen running back Jimmy Chanzy slips past Covington linebacker Ezra Clemens to set up Salmen’s first touchdown
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PHOTO BY JOSEPH HALM Northlake Christian senior hitter Khloe Duncan, left, and setter Abigail Willie return as the Wolverines seek a third straight state title.
The jamborees are officially in the books as St. Tammany teams competed in 10 different games as a final tune-up for the regular season. Keep reading below to see how your team did in their final contest before Week 1.
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
ASCENSION CATHOLIC 7, PEARL RIVER 0: The Bulldogs scored on the opening possession, marching 77 yards in five plays for the only points of the jamboree. Despite the defeat, the Rebels took away several positives. Pearl River threatened late in the first half, but their drive stalled inside the 20-yard line as the clock ran out on the half. The Rebels forced several turnovers, including an interception by Ja’ty Maryland and a fumble recovery by Ryan Dean.
The Rebels only ran 23 offensive plays and racked up 177 yards in two halves of football Senior quarterback Brayden Hutchison was 5 for 8 passing for 78 yards and added 27 yards rushing. Senior Gage Durand added 35 yards rushing on 10 carries, while junior Andrew Sikes rushed for 37 yards on five carries. Junior Kaysen McGinnis was the leading receiver with three catches for 45 yards.
“We still have a lot of work to do, but I think we ran the football better than we did last week,” Pearl River coach Jerry Leonard said. “At the end of the day, we’re still 0-0, and we’re excited to get the season started against St. Martin’s.”
JESUIT 17, NORTHSHORE 10: The Blue Jays took an early 10-0 lead, but the Panthers answered with 10 unanswered points before a late TD sealed the game. Northshore junior Tyson Burns scored on a 60-yard TD catch and run from senior quarterback Branson Dier. Junior William Lachney also booted a 35-yard FG for the Panthers. Junior quarterback JJ Gonzales missed the jamboree after suffering a minor injury during the scrimmage. Northshore coach Bobby Sanders said he should be back for Week 1 against Picayune (Miss.).
“We scored an offensive touchdown, so that was a big positive,” Sanders said, with a smile “I was impressed by how everyone stepped up and improved after the scrimmage last week. It was a good game for us, and I’m excited about the start of the season.”
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
FONTAINEBLEAU 13, BAKER 6: The Bulldogs finished their jamboree with an impressive road victory. Sophomore Sheldon Asmore scored on a 1-yard run while senior Travis Green added an 18-yard TD run for Fontainebleau The Bulldogs will travel to Lakeshore in Week 1.
HANNAN 26, COUNTRY DAY 16: The Hawks only threw the ball a handful of times as they focused on the run en route to a dominating victory. Junior Hunter Lay ran for a touchdown and caught a TD pass. Junior quarterback Braden Sprang also ran for a score Junior defensive lineman Gabe Timmons provided the other score as he had an interception for a TD on a strip sack in the end zone Sophomore Collin Coggins added a fumble recovery and an interception.
“It was sloppy at times, but we played well defensively,” Hannan coach Steve Soper said. “We created some turnovers, so there are things to build on. We were able to run ball, so we’re excited about Week 1.” LAKESHORE 35, SLIDELL 19: See story, Page 1B. MANDEVILLE 20, FRANKLINTON 0: See story, at right.
PINE 10, NORTHLAKE CHRISTIAN 3: The Wolverines turned the ball over three times in the red zone, allowing the Raiders to earn the jamboree victory Northlake’s lone points came on a field goal from senior Braden Finklea.
“It was a good test for our kids,” Northlake coach James Willis said. “Pine is a physical team, so it was good to see how the kids reacted to that pressure. Obviously we have to clean up our mistakes, but I was pleased with what I saw. We didn’t have a scrimmage so it was good to get out there and compete PJP II 16, PATRICK TAYLOR 7: Senior Dominik Smith scored on TD runs of 1 and 12 yards as the Jaguars earned the jamboree victory It was actually Patrick Taylor that started with a bang as they scored on their second offensive play via a 79-yard touchdown. Senior Aiden Fairchild also had a long 52-yard run in the first half for PJP II. The Jaguars took the lead as they opened the second half with a 5:30 drive that ended with a 30-yard Kale Oertling FG for a 10-7 lead Smith added a 1-yard TD late to set the final score.
“Dom (Smith) had a very good night,” PJP II coach Philip Pigott said. “Austin Franzo played well at QB, so offensively, it was a good night. Defensively, we played well short of two big plays, which were learning experiences. It was a good night overall.”
RUMMEL 7, ST. PAUL’S 0: See story, Page 3B. SALMEN 14, COVINGTON 10: See story, Page 1B.
Mandeville controls play against Franklinton
BY JASON RUSSELL Contributing writer
Mandeville used a solid, bend-but-don’t-break defense, good special teams and timely offense execution to shut out Franklinton 20-0 during a jamboree at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Aug. 29.
The Skippers’ secondary came up big in the game with two interceptions The first turnover came in the middle of the first half as the Demons were marching down the field on their initial drive of the game.
Demons’ quarterback Jacob Crain drove his team to the 12yard line before he floated a pass toward the sideline, where Mandeville safety Dylan Henry was waiting.
Henry pulled in the interception at the 4-yard line and raced 96 yards for a 7-0 lead.
“We’re strong and physical, and we play as a team,” Henry said. “I feel like we are the fastest defense on the field anywhere we go, and we can stop any offense no matter where we play.”
Franklinton drove deep into Mandeville territory the next time it had the ball, but fumbled at the 10-yard line to keep the score 7-0.
Mandeville head coach Craig Jones said he was pleased with his team’s effort but added there is plenty to work on.
“We got the turnovers, but we got beat on some coverages, so we are still trying to clean that up,” Jones said. “I’m glad the boys finished. We finished the drives we needed to, and I was proud of that.”
Mandeville’s offense saw only
five plays for the first 13:32 of the 15-minute first half. The Skippers ran the final 2:28 off the clock but missed a 34-yard field goal as time expired.
Both teams punted on their first possessions of the second half, but on Franklinton’s second
drive, Mandeville’s Jax O’Quin blocked a punt into the end zone that Mandeville recovered to take a 14-0 lead.
“Jax (O’Quin) is just a football player – not any position, just a player,” Jones said. “I love having him be one of our leaders.”
The Skippers finished the scoring with a 44-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Ben Hendricks to Landon Lips to give the Skippers a 20-0 lead. From there, the Mandeville defense took over, with Montrell White capping the night with an interception with seven minutes left in the game. Franklinton substituted freely after that, and Mandeville eventually ran
out the clock by way of some hard running by Aucoin and Hendricks. Jones praised Hendricks for being tough and leading the team.
“It’s (Hendricks’) turn,” Jones said. “I was proud of the way he played tonight.”
The Skippers open the season at home on Sept. 5 against crossparish rival Salmen.
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Chanzy picked up 11 yards, then Howard made a nice play fake to Chanzy, pulling the ball and scoring on an 11-yard TD run.
Coivington quarterback competition continued as senior Andrew Reynolds and junior Matthew Fussell alternated series.
Reynolds completed 5 of 12 passes for 65 yards, while Fussell connected on 4 of 10 attempts for 51 yards. Covington senior Jake Pompa had 34 yards rushing while Fussell added 38 yards rushing on four carries, including a 30-yard TD.
A 21-yard FG by Jackson Aleman with 6:28 left gave the Lions a 10-0 lead before the Salmen comeback.
Covington coach Greg Salter said the Lions need to focus on finishing.
“After building that 10-point advantage, I thought we got complacent, expecting we had the win sealed up. What our guys did in the final six minutes is totally unacceptable. That can’t happen again. I need our guys to be disciplined, playing their role,” Salter said.
“We didn’t finish our scoring opportunities, and two poor late special team’s plays absolutely killed us.”
Lions’ senior wideout Amari Smith finished with three first-half catches for 34 yards, but was banged up on the final play of the first half, appearing to injure his left elbow sitting out the second half. Salter said Smith should be good to go for the opener
Covington was again without the services of last year’s leading receiver, senior Jiwaun Brock (54 catches, 877 yards, 7 TDs), who will be ready for next week’s season opener after recovering from a broken toe.
Mandeville’s Marques Zenon drags down a Franklinton ball carrier
Mandeville’s Dylan Henry returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown.
PHOTOS BY JOE TROMBATORE
Mandeville tight end Landon Lips races up the field for a 44-yard TD catch on Aug. 29.
PHOTOS BY MATT DOBBINS
Covington quarterback Andrew Reynolds throws a short pass against Salmen on Aug. 29.
Salmen’s Terrance Mitchell is upended after a short gain
St. Paul’s laments miscues in loss to Rummel
BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER
Contributing writer
Cody Corales isn’t giving himself or St. Paul’s any breaks after the Wolves fell to Rummel, 7-0, during a jamboree at Hunter Stadium on Aug. 29.
The game may not officially count toward the Wolves’ record this season, but the senior running back won’t let that be an excuse for their miscues
The Wolves have high expectations for themselves as the twotime defending district champs. Things like fumbles, untimely penalties and general execution need to be corrected prior to the season opener at Live Oak on Sept 5. And while it isn’t at all unusual for teams at any level to still be working out the kinks this time of year, Corales is confident St. Paul’s is up to the task.
“We were inconsistent, including me. I didn’t have my best game,” Corales said. “It’s a good thing it’s a jamboree, and it doesn’t count. But we all have to pick it up and stay positive It’ll be all good.”
Corales finished the abbreviated game (two 15-minute halves) with 40 yards on eight carries while he split time in the backfield with Troy Willis, who ran for 25 yards on seven touches. And despite their frustrations, St. Paul’s still had a late chance to tie the game. The Wolves
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at Hannan. The Wolverines are coming off a 10-3 jamboree defeat at Pine in the jamboree, while Hannan scored a 26-13 victory over Country Day.
The Hawks will be seeking some revenge after falling to the Wolverines 49-7 a year ago. Hannan is an improved team, so this year’s game should be an interesting one. Three games. Three chances for revenge for teams looking to start off 2025 right That’s just the tip of the iceberg for the 2025 season. You can check out the full Week 1 schedule below and read all about jamboree week in this issue.
Football is finally here, so let’s strap in for what should be another exciting season under the Friday night lights.
The full parish schedule is below but first, our first Farmer Football 5 rankings of the season.
FARMER FOOTBALL 5
1 | Lakeshore
This week: vs. Fontainebleau
The Titans are coming off an impressive 35-19 jamboree victory over Slidell. First-time quarterback Brody Loudermilk was efficient in the passing game, and the Titans’ running game was stout It was a good start to what could be a special season at the Titan Coliseum
2 | St. Paul’s
This week: at Live Oak
The Wolves showed some growing pains offensively as they were shut out in the jamboree by Rummel. But the Raiders are a good defense, so St Paul’s will be the better for the test. Now, they start the season on the road. A good performance at Live Oak will go a long way as a confidence builder the Wolves.
3 | Mandeville
This week: vs. Salmen
The Skippers looked good in a 20-0 jamboree victory over a Franklinton team that competed in the Division II nonselect state title game last season It was a good final tune-up before the regular season. Now they get a nice test at home against a Salmen team with lots of speed and talent.
4 | Salmen
This week: at Mandeville
I was going to put Covington in this spot before the Spartans rallied for a 14-10 jamboree win with 14 unanswered points in the final six minutes That showed a lot of grit, by a Salmen team that has a lot of talent. Running back Jimmy Chanzy gives this team a chance every week
5 | Covington
This week: at Bogalusa
Covington looked solid until the final six minutes against Salmen. Junior quarterback Matthew Fussell ran for a TD against Salmen, and I would expect him to be the starter in Week 1. Although, there’s a good chance that both QBs will play against Bogalusa in Week 1. I think the QB competition has made this team stronger as a whole, but they have to play for a full game if they want to be successful. On the fringe: Northlake Christian
WEEK 1 ST. TAMMANY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sept. 4
n Covington at Bogalusa, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5
n Fontainebleau at Lakeshore, 7 p.m.
n Lutcher at Slidell, 7 p.m.
n Northlake Christian at Hannan, 7 p.m.
n Pearl River at St. Martin’s, 7 p.m.
n Pearl River Central (Miss.) at Pope John Paul
II, 7 p.m.
n Picayune (Miss.) at Northshore, 7 p.m.
n Salmen at Mandeville, 7 p.m.
n St. Paul’s at Like Oak, 7 p.m.
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Paul’s coach Kenny Sears said it was all part of the process, and he was grateful for two challenging preseason games that included a scrimmage against John
Curtis last week.
“I thought the second half we played more physical,” Sears said “We still had a lot of penalties, getting behind the chains, not finishing tackles. A lot of times, we’re in the right spot and we’re just not finishing. Way too many mental errors. We have a lot to clean up going into Week 1.”
For Rummel’s part, the Raiders felt similar They also left the north shore frustrated with the barrage of penalties that plagued both sides of the ball.
Rummel’s biggest success came in the ground game with Coryan Hawkins and Jaden Terrance combining for 143 yards on 18 carries.
Terrance provided the game’s only points when he punched in a 3-yard TD run in the first half. The score capped off an impressive series for the junior that included a 29-yard run and a critical fourth-down reception to keep the drive going.
“Pre-snap penalties we have to clean up,” Rummel coach Nick Monica said. “I felt we moved the ball really well, but we stopped ourselves. We had a bunch of presnap penalties that you just can’t have. That’s all stuff we can control. We have to be better at that.”
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The Titans didn’t let up, scoring another touchdown with 6:36 left in the first half as Shawn Brown’s 1-yard run pushed the halftime lead to 14-0.
“I’m really proud of the way our guys played tonight,” said Loudermilk “Our defense went out there and played with aggression. They wanted to show Slidell who was really on top tonight.”
After being shut out in the first half, the Tigers scored quickly on their first series of the second half. Slidell quarterback Ricky Williams hit Carlos Flemings Jr for a 24yard touchdown pass.
But the Titans answered with a 9-play drive ending with a 2-yard TD run by Oudrey Gros.
After a muffed kickoff, Loudermilk (2 for 3, 77 yards, 2 TDs) connected with Kyle Gegenheimer for a 15-yard TD pass to make it 28-6. Junior Ja’Kwan Jones scored on a 5-yard TD run to cut the lead to 28-13, but that was as close as the Tigers would get.
Hernandez scored the final touchdown for the Titans on an 11-yard run with 81 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach.
“We controlled the ball,” said Lakeshore coach Brent Indest. “We had some issues later in the game, but overall, we are not going to face guys any more talented than this team. We aren’t going to face a group of receivers like that possibly again.”
Slidell added a late TD as Williams connected with Jamar Spencer for a 25-yard scoring toss. Tigers’ coach Damon Page said he was disappointed with the loss
“Our guys are not executing the way they know how,” said Page. “We came out better in the second half, but I don’t want
PHOTOS BY BOBBY GILBOY
St Paul’s Cody Corales is tackled by a Rummel defender during a jamboree on Aug. 29.
Slidell quarterback Ricky Williams tossed a pair of touchdown passes against Lakeshore.
PHOTOS BY HERB GOMEZ
Lakeshore’s Oudrey Gros runs over a Slidell defender for
touchdown on Aug. 29.
Army riflewoman Antwiler garners top awards during freshman season at West Point
BY MIKE PERVEL
Contributing writer
Mandeville High graduate Addison
Antwiler went to West Point with a singular focus — to become the best air rifle shooter she could be.
The 19-year-old seems well on her way to that goal as the now sophomore took home two major awards the 2024-25 team MVP and the Women’s Rookie of the Year
“I’m so humbled by both prestigious awards. They were both a total surprise It was crazy for me. It’s awesome just being nominated as Rookie of the Year, but to actually be selected as the best female cadet in all the sports was amazing,” Antwiler said.
“I was shocked, going against cadets competing in all women’s sports. All the coaches vote, and then the Board of Di-
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rectors makes the final decision.”
The aerospace engineering major led the team in air rifle and aggregate average scores during her freshman season. She represented Army West Point in the Great America Rifle Conference Championships air rifle final, finishing seventh. She also competed at the NCAA Championships.
Antwiler’s main focus is air rifle, involving 60 shots in 75 minutes from a standing position, 10 meters away The bull’s eye is the size of a pen dot.
“You just line up all the circles and shoot, using the circle sights,” she said.
“You have to trust the process, remaining focused and getting into a smooth, controlled shooting rhythm You have to be deliberate and mentally tough, deciding whether to slow down or speed up, depending on time. I’ve worked extremely hard as a member of the rifle team, and
I’ve enjoyed success at our NCAA competitions.”
Leighton Dempster, a Loranger grad who is entering her fourth year as the head rifle coach at the United States Military Academy, said Antwiler has put in the work to succeed.
“The sky’s the limit for Addison. She’s set herself up for success and is on a great early path to accomplish whatever her future goals are. Addison is a committed athlete who is passionate about the sport and is very coachable,” Dempster said.
“I recruited Addison her senior year from start to finish, and I’m super glad she chose West Point. I first saw her competing at a USA shooting match, and I met her folks. Being from Louisiana, I loved their accent. I knew she would be a good fit for the Academy and my coaching style.”
The West Point rifle team trains five days a week for two and a half hours each day, adding to Antwiler’s class load along with her military training requirements
“Running is not my strong suit, so at first, the two-mile run was somewhat of a challenge,” Antwiler said. “The field training exercises and the water course can get your attention, but you just have to apply yourself, staying mentally strong.”
Antwiler, a four-year member of Mandeville’s Marine JROTC team, helped the Skippers’ rifle team win state championships while she garnered four individual state titles
After graduating from the United States Military Academy, she will be commissioned as a second lieutenant. She is committed to a five-year active duty stint, plus three years of inactive service in the reserves.
Slidell, Fontainebleau top our preseason rankings
The 2025 LHSAA volleyball season began Monday, so let’s take a quick look back at last year
In St. Tammany Parish, there were two state champions (Slidell and Northlake Christian), one state runner-up (Hannan) and two state semifinalists (Northshore and Lakeshore). On the final Saturday of the season, three of the 10 schools still playing hailed for St. Tammany Parish. Very impressive.
Now, a new season begins, and the first month will be all about growth and staying healthy There will be some upsets and some head-scratching score lines, but the most important thing is that players continue to improve and teams continue to jell Below are my season-opening Farmer 5 volleyball rankings.
1 | Slidell
The defending Division I state champions will miss several players from last year’s team including Reagan Robinson and Demoni Lewis, but they also have a ton coming back. Senior setter Ava Labat (1,302 assists) will run the show once again. Senior middle hitter Ava Barduca (393 kills, 93 blocks) and senior right side hitter Addyson Dowell (248 kills, 49 blocks) both return to lead the offense. The Tigers will be solid,
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because I know what this team can do. I feel like if I’m loud and communicating with my teammates, that is the best way to show my leadership.”
Willie is also back at setter She recorded 779 assists and 302 digs last season despite missing most of
but they will need to develop some outside hitters to be able to defend their state crown.
2 | Fontainebleau Bulldogs’ senior outside hitter Ava Frerman is a beast. Last season, she recorded 588 kills, 417 digs, 64 aces and 58 blocks as the Bulldogs claimed the undefeated
September with a knee injury “I feel like I will be able to spread the ball around more than I was able to do last year,” Willie said. “I just rely on all my hitters because I have so much confidence in all of them. I think it’s going to be fun.” Willie said each of the Wolverines’ five seniors — Duncan, Willie, Ava Smith, Dorothy Warthan and Makayla Breedlove — has stepped up in their own ways.
“I wouldn’t say that I’m the loud-
District 6-I crown. Any team with that much power returning on the outside will be tough to beat. The question for the Bulldogs is who will replace setter Hannah Ellis, who racked up 3,565 assists over her career, and is now playing at the University of Mobile? Junior Sara Hickman and senior Brianna
est, so I kind of lead more by example,” Willie said. “Even when things get stressful, I feel like I can be a calming force on the court.”
The Wolverines have also worked on building a tight team bond. Willie said Warthan started a team bible study over the summer, and it has helped develop that closeness.
“I think the fact that our team is just so tight and Christ-centered and that we know we can rely on
Mulé look to fill that role.
3 | Hannan The Hawks return some solid experience to a team that fell in a five-set thriller to Haynes in the Division III state title match. Junior setter Josie Pathoumthong (1,002 assists, 283 digs) is back along with senior middle hit-
each other has helped us a lot this summer,” Willie said. “What’s really important is building this community based around Christ, and it’s really been awesome. Everyone feels so much closer. We feel like we can depend on each other.”
Donovan agreed: “All of our seniors have stepped up outside of the court. They are a close-knit team, and I think that’s because of the role the leaders have taken this season, that this isn’t just vol-
ter Bailey Bevolo (262 kills, 69 blocks) and senior libero Avery Lewis (484 digs, 52 aces). That’s a ton of experience, but the question will be who will step up on the outside? Early returns show that seniors Lola Soper and Goldie Lowe should be key contributors at that position.
4 | Northlake Christian
The Wolverines are back-toback state champions for the first time since the late 2000s, and they have done so with sweeps in each of those title matches. But other worldly outside hitter Abigail Bailey is gone and competing at Southeastern now The good news is the Wolverines’ lineup is littered with juniors and seniors including senior outside hitter Khloe Duncan (383 digs, 368 kills, 56 blocks and 48 aces) and senior setter Abigail Willie (779 assists, 302 digs). Northlake has the talent to compete for a 3-peat.
5 | Northshore
The Panthers are coming off their second state semifinals appearance in the last three years. That’s very impressive. They have All-State setter Emily Martin (959 assists, 467 digs, 208 kills, 45 aces) back in the fold along with several other starters. Northshore plays in a tough district, so they will be battle-tested when November rolls around. Next Up: St. Scholastica
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leyball. It is more than that to us.”
The Wolverines hope that closeness, along with a talented roster littered with juniors and seniors, will lead to the team’s first 3-peat since 2007-09.
“We have the potential,” Donovan said. “There’s never a doubt in the coaches’ minds that we have the talent to do this. We’ve seen all the potential and the growth all summer so we’re really excited about the season.”
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Fontainebleau senior Ava Frerman stretches for a serve during the Mandeville summer league on June 11.
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Mandeville High graduate and Army riflewoman Addison Antwiler qualified for the NCAA air rifle championships.
Henry Chelton
Henry Chelton Busby, age 86, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with family pre‐sent on Wednesday, Au‐gust 20, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1938, in Franklinton, Louisiana Chelton was the most lov‐ing husband to his beloved wife, Jimmie Nell, with whom he shared 68 won‐derful years of marriage Together they built a fam‐ily grounded in faith love and devotion. He was a proud father a doting grandfather, and a won‐derful great-grandfather whose presence brought joy and comfort to all gen‐erations of his family Chel‐ton honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for four years including 18 months stationed in Alaska. Fol‐lowing his military service he dedicated more than four decades to McDer‐mott International, retiring after 42 years of hard work and commitment. Above all else, Chelton was a true servant of the Lord. His deep love for Jesus Christ shined through his life and touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing him He faithfully served for many years as a Dea‐con at the First Baptist Church of Mandeville where he was later hon‐ored with the title of Dea‐con Emeritus. His legacy of faith, love, and service will continue to live on through his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched Chelton is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jim‐mie S Busby; his daughterin-law, Barbara Busby, and son-in-law, Pete Clement; his grandchildren PJ Clement (Kristen), Whitney Nielsen (Matt), Megan Gouzy (Joshua), Travis Clement (Marley), and Jamie Brantley (Richard); and his great-grandchil‐dren, Hudson and Nora (Megan), Martin (Whitney), Madelyn (Jamie), and Quincy, Kellen, and Sullivan (Travis). He is also survived by his sister, Ruby E. New‐man along with many ex‐tended family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Busby and Mary Lou Boutwell Busby; his children, Chet W Busby and Lisa B. Clement; his brothers, Marshall I. Busby and William R Busby; and his brother-in-law, Lavon Newman His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condo‐lences by signing an online guestbook at www ejfield ingfh com.
Fr “y Coltora passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born in Mauston, WI on September 15, 1941. He is survived by his chil‐dren, Jeffery Coltora (Sheree Matherne Coltora) and Jennifer McGinnis (Denman McGinnis) Johnny was the proud grandfather of Julie and Jonathan Coltora, and Den‐man and Maddy McGinnis He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ar‐lene Jourdan Coltora and his parents Vera McKissick Coltora and Frank J Coltora; and his son, John Coltora Jr He will be missed by all who knew and loved him E.J. Fielding Funeral Home was en‐trusted with funeral arrangements.
Goertzen, Dr Christopher Jack
Dr Christopher Jack Go‐ertzen, professor of music, scholar and devoted hus‐band, father, and grandfa‐ther, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 74 following a brief illness Chris was born on May 20, 1951, in Portland, Oregon, the eldest son of Jack O Goertzen a soil chemist and Joellen Maderra Banis‐ter a piano teacher and vocalist, and grew up in southern California and Clear Lake City, Texas. He attended Austin College in Sherman, earning a BA in music and art teaching guitar, and playing and singing folk and folk-in‐spired music with friends in local coffee shops. He took his junior year abroad in West Berlin After gradu‐ate studies at Harvard Chris earned a master’s degree and PhD in musicol‐ogy at the University of Illi‐nois, studying both West‐ern music history and eth‐nomusicology as a student of the late Bruno Nettl He brought widely ranging perspectives to his teach‐ing and to his scholarly work. In his first week at Illinois, Chris met musicol‐ogy student Valerie Woodring; the two were married in 1980. Their lives together centered on their family and on their shared interests in music teaching and research They often traveled together to field‐work sites, libraries, and archives in Mexico Europe or the United States, some‐times with their children and were each other’s first and best readers In 1983–84, they lived in Vienna, where Valerie held a Ful‐bright fellowship for dis‐sertation research on music of Johannes Brahms and in 1988–89, they lived in Norway while Chris held a Fulbright professorship at the University of Trond‐heim. Chris took great joy in his family—his wife; daughters, Kate Goertzen (Erek Dyskant) and Ellen Kimsey (Isaac Kimsey); grandchildren, Micah and June Goertzen-Dyskant and Holly Kimsey; his sister, Kathleen Goertzen; his niece, Nicole Chalmela (Ravi Chalmela); and his brother-in-law, Bill Woodring He also dearly loved and avidly collected steel-string guitars on which he played both folkinspired music and classi‐cal pieces. In addition to the instruments’ sound, he was entranced by their beauty, their different shapes, and the feel color and grain of their woods He sought beauty also through travel—Oaxaca, Is‐tanbul Berlin and Basel were favorite destinations —and through viewing art, making and listening to
He so through travel—Oaxaca, Is‐tanbul, Berlin and Basel were favorite destinations —and through viewing art, making and listening to music and reading the work of skilled writers. He and Valerie paddled their canoe regularly through the bayous of southeast‐ern Louisiana where they found peace and spiritual refreshment Chris was passionate about food, ide‐ally spicy—he thought it was only fair if the food had a chance to fight back and was an accom‐plished cook He loved fine musical performances, the Bach cello suites, lan‐guages, tennis handmade items, road trips, and the natural world. He began collecting butterflies in his youth and could name the species and family of most any that he saw His family fondly remembers vaca‐tions in the VW camper van, exploring Oaxacan markets, attending fiddle contests the delicious meals he made, his playing guitar and singing in the living room, his face beam‐ing with pride for a child or grandchild, and his sly smile after telling a joke he knew was bad. Chris Go‐ertzen’s scholarly work ex‐plores the place of music, other arts, and traditional crafts in culture and in the lives of those who create or enjoy them In addition to more than 30 journal ar‐ticles and book chapters he published seven books: Fiddling for Norway: Re‐vival and Identity (1997); Southern Fiddlers and Fid‐dle Contests (2008); Made in Mexico: Tradition, Tourism and Political Fer‐ment in Oaxaca (2010); George P. Knauff’s Virginia Reels and the History of American Fiddling (2017); American Antebellum Fid‐dling (2020); Rugs Guitars and Fiddling: Intensifica‐tion and the Rich Modern Lives of Traditional Arts (2022); and Eck Robertson at the Crossroads of Amer‐ican Fiddling (2025), a study of a Texas fiddler who in 1922 made the first commercial recordings of country music and whose playing profoundly influ‐enced the shape of Texas fiddling. With David Hursh Chris coauthored Good Medicine and Good Music: A Biography of Mrs. Joe Person, Patent Remedy En‐trepreneur and Musician (2009), and with Tim Rice and James Porter, he coedited the Europe vol‐ume of the Garland Ency‐clopedia of World Music (2000) Chris was an active member of the American Folklore Society and the Society for Ethnomusicol‐ogy For several years, he played viola with the Northshore Community Or‐chestra in Slidell. After teaching in seven other states, Chris joined the music faculty of The University of Southern Mis‐sissippi in Hattiesburg in 2000 as an Associate Pro‐fessor; he retired in 2022 at the rank of Professor and was awarded emeritus sta‐tus He taught one course at Loyola University New Orleans in spring semes‐ters of 2023–25. Chris was a brilliant, devoted, and pop‐ular teacher with a relaxed demeanor and somewhat unconventional methods He loved sharing his knowledge and experi‐ences with students, chal‐lenging them to expand their thinking and equip‐ping them for careers in music performance, teach‐ing, ethnomusicology, and other fields His students recal ging home‐made class, wear‐ing sa all weather, trounc unsuspect‐ing at ng, and sup‐plying classroom with blankets he would playfully throw Remem‐brances can be found on USM’s Facebook page. Visit Dr Goertzen’s obituary page on www Audubon FuneralHome com for a di‐rect link. Those whose lives Chris Goertzen touched will remember his authenticity, his playful
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lenging them to expand their thinking and equip‐ping them for careers in music performance, teach‐ing, ethnomusicology, and other fields His students recall him bringing home‐made bread to class, wear‐ing sandals in all weather trouncing the unsuspect‐ing at ping pong, and sup‐plying the cold classroom with blankets he would playfully throw. Remem‐brances can be found on USM’s Facebook page. Visit Dr. Goertzen’s obituary page on www Audubon FuneralHome.com for a di‐rect link Those whose lives Chris Goertzen touched will remember his authenticity, his playful sense of humor his stub‐born forge-ahead attitude, his kind heart, and his love of beauty Our love and thoughts are with you pre‐cious one.
Dr Felix G Rabito, Sr. age 95, of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family He was born on May 13, 1930, in New Orleans, Louisiana the second son of Anthony Rabito and Amelia Chetta Rabito He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Janice Pedelahore Rabito; their four children, Gia M Rabito (Sid Bhansali), Feli‐cia A Rabito (William Elli‐son), Felix G Rabito, Jr (Mary Frances Slahetka Ra‐bito) and Michael S Rabito (Robin Jermann Rabito); six grandchildren Kather‐ine DiLeo (David Brand), Ara Ellison Emily Ellison Felix M Rabito, Julia Rabito and Thomas Rabito; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his older brother Anthony Rabito Jr and his younger brother, Frank Rabito, both of New Orleans Felix grad‐uated from Tulane Univer‐sity and LSU Medical School with his Residency spent at Charity Hospital During the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Airforce as Air Force Captain, Medical Corp sta‐tioned at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia Returning to New Orleans he became a highly re‐spected and devoted physician practicing Inter‐nal Medicine and Cardiol‐ogy until he retired at age 85. Felix started his prac‐tice of medicine at Baptist, Mercy and Hotel Dieu hos‐pitals before committing himself to the develop‐ment of a large multi-spe‐cialty internal medicine practice the Internal Medi‐cine Group (IMG), affiliated with Pendelton Memorial Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East There he su‐pervised the first Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Methodist and, together with his partners, grew IMG to be one of the largest group of physicians in practice in New Orleans expanding to communities in East St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes Adja‐cent to Methodist, he and his partners built the Med‐ical Center of East New Or‐leans, a 13-story medical complex which housed multi-specialties to better serve the growing commu‐nity of East New Orleans. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions in many medical societies and received numerous recognitions including the American College of Physi‐cians Laureate Award He was also a medical consul‐tant to Chevron Oil Com‐pany, Shell Oil Company, Louisiana Land & Explo
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gest group y in practice in New Orleans expanding to communities in East St Tammany and Jefferson parishes Adja‐cent to Methodist, he and his partners built the Med‐ical Center of East New Or‐leans, a 13-story medical complex which housed multi-specialties to better serve the growing commu‐nity of East New Orleans Throughout his career he held leadership positions in many medical societies and received numerous recognitions including the American College of Physi‐cians Laureate Award. He was also a medical consul‐tant to Chevron Oil Com‐pany, Shell Oil Company Louisiana Land & Explo‐ration, and was a consul‐tant to the Federal Aviation Administration. After Felix retired from IMG, he and Janice relocated to their weekend home in Mandev‐ille, where he established a solo practice and enjoyed serving his patients for an‐other 15 years. Felix and Janice were members of the Beau Chene golfing community for nearly 50 years and had many friends both North and South of the lake He was a member of St Pius the X and Mary Queen of Peace parishes and supported many Catholic charities Felix found beauty in his travels to Europe and the American West He loved opera, literature, art, his‐tory and politics He was passionate about golf which he enjoyed playing with Janice, proudly stat‐ing that together they had the perfect game – she the long game and he the short game. His life was full of many wins with his devoted Janice by his side What Felix was most pas‐sionate about was his fam‐ily – his wife, his children, their spouses and his grandchildren – all of whom gave him endless joy throughout his blessed life. In lieu of flowers, con‐tributions in memory of Dr Rabito may be made to a charity of your choice His family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www ejfieldingfh.com
on August 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kind‐ness, creativity, and joy He is survived by his loving mother Deborah Perrin Wheeler, his father, Robert Wheeler his brother William Peters, his niece, Camin Peters and his nephews, Liam “Ro Ducros and William “Trip” Peters Robert was pre‐ceded in death by his sis‐ter Elise Wheeler and his brother, Matthew Ducros Peters Robert attended St Paul’s High
Cov‐ington and went on to study chemistry at LSU be‐fore graduating from the University of New Orleans with a degree in film His love for film and music was matched only by his pas‐sion for sharing happiness with those around him Robert had a gift for
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Coltora, John Frank 'Johnny'
John Frank “Johnny Coltora passed away on Monday August 25, 2025
He was born in Mauston, WI on September 15, 1941. He is survived by his chil‐
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