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Half of savings will go to school employees, half to rainy-day fund
BY ANDREW CANULETTE Staff
writer
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erations, the St. Tammany Parish School System mustered a $16.3 million surplus during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the district’s chief
BY ANDREW CANULETTE Staff writer
The 2025 prep football season began Sept. 5 at stadiums across St Tammany Parish, and the customary fanfare and
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health insurance policy, which had lower premiums than in previous fiscal years. Another $1.7 million was saved on worker compensation claims, Prevost said, and sales tax collections were more than $5 million higher than she accounted for in the budget. As
SLIDELL MAYOR
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Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert and Police Chief
Randy Fandal are expected to meet and answer questions Sept. 11 at American Legion Post 185, located at 1680 St. Ann Place. The forum with mayoral candidates will be hosted by the Hermadel/Carolyn Park/Bayou Cache Residents’ Association.
Group representative Cindy Alberts said each candidate will make a brief opening statement; then answer moderated questions Alberts collected in advance; engage next in a rapid fire Q & A with yes-no answers; take two questions each from the audience; and finish with a 2-minute statement.
Doors will open about 6:20 p.m. and the
Old friends team up on race for first
St. Tammany Parish hosts hundreds of popular events each year and you can guarantee whether crawfish cook-off or Carnival parade, there’s always a team of dedicated people behind the scenes making the party possible
With that in mind, The St. Tammany Farmer has asked organizers of some of our favorite events who that special someone is for their particular event. Who are the people we don’t know who really make things go? Who are the heroes who shun the spotlight in favor of quietly get the job done?
We’re going to feature one of these invaluable people each week. It’s a way of previewing an upcoming event, but also a way to say “Thank you” to the community at large — the people who “do right” because it’s the “right thing to do.”
We’re calling it “From Shadows to Spotlight” and we hope you enjoy getting to know these folks as much as we’ll enjoy introducing them to you.
— Andrew Canulette, editor St. Tammany Farmer
BY MARGARET ALBERT Contributing writer
Once there were two childhood friends who grew up to have hearts for serving their community, and years later, it was what brought Jeff Mayo and Stephen Michell back together
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the fourth annual Never Forget 5K Run/Walk will begin at the St. Tammany Trailhead. Creating and bringing it to life has been a labor of love for these two men.
Michell, Michell, president of the Never Forget Foundation and also Covington’s acting fire chief, organized the first “Never Forget 5K Run/Walk” in St. Tammany in 2022, patterning it after the national “Tunnel to Towers” effort that supported the 9/11 families of fallen first responders.
Upon learning of the new memorial and fundraising event here at home, Mayo, a retired St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy, contacted his old friend.
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and the Never Forget nonprofit the Covington firefighter organized to benefit the families of local first defenders who have died or been seriously injured in the line of duty ä See FORUM, page 2A
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Instructor Matt May taught workshop participants how to
BY KADEE KRIEGER
Contributing writer
Birds or bugs, reptiles or native plants, hikes or stargazing Pelican Park’s new Naturalist and Environmental Education Programs coordinator wants to bring all the wonders of the natural world to St. Tammany residents.
“I want to connect people with their spark object in nature,” said Alex Landry, who took the newly created position in January “There is a lot of curiosity and wonder in nature. There is something for everybody outside.”
Landry has already sparked a loyal following and keen interest in the new program through the Pelican Park Nature Club, which launched in April.
The club offers a variety of activities, along with a monthly gathering that begins with a social event and includes a presentation on topics related to nature.
While many activities are held at Pelican Park, others are held throughout the area, including at Fontainebleau State Park, the Mandeville Lakefront and some even farther afield. They include hikes, birdwatching excursions, moonlight canoe trips, local Master Gardener-led workshops and field trips to the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station.
While some events include a fee, Landry said most are without charge and open to anyone. Landry said he also seeks collaboration with organizations such as Wild Ones and the LSU AgCenter for some events Presentations at the monthly gatherings range from beekeeping to knot tying and include an expert giving a lecture or hands-on workshop.
During the Aug. 27 meeting at Tandem Coffee and Cocktails in Old Mandeville, more than two dozen Nature Club members learned how to tie multiple nautical knots from Matt May, of Canoe and Trail Adventures.
I never knew it was this hard,” said Kristyn
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forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. The election is Oct. 11 to select Slidell’s next mayor, and early voting begins on Saturday, Sept. 27. Come out to the forum, bring a friend and meet the candidates, advises club President Jill Dalier Call her for more information at (504) 307-7715
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Whatley of Mandeville, who worked with her husband, James, to tie a bowline knot. She grinned when she heard May tell the group, “Don’t worry if you get frustrated, trust the process.”
The Whatleys, like many gathered, said they are excited about the new programming and the community that the club is building.
Pelican Park Executive Director Suzy Reeder said she definitely senses a buzz around the Nature Club and environmental education programs which are attracting younger participants interested in recreation activities centered on nature.
Marsha Pace of Covington, who has been part of the Nature Club since its inception, agreed. “This club is something that was so needed. I come to every event and just love doing all the hikes and bird watching and
learning,” she said.
Landry said from the start, the turnout for fledgling Nature Club events showed that residents are interested in participating in organized events that bring them outside and “away from screens.”
He said the first hike drew more than 40 participants, and a workshop held shortly afterward on rapture rehab had 11 participants.
“These programs are great for beginners. Anyone can appreciate the natural world without an academic background.”
Landry himself became a naturalist almost by accident
The Mandeville native spent five years in the U.S. Navy after graduating from Mandeville High School. He said he bounced around with jobs in the service industry for
a while, but his career took an unexpected turn three years ago during the annual Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale. He picked up a field guide for $1 and noticed the peculiar look of the belted kingfisher “I thought that’s a really funny-looking bird.”
Then Landry spotted one on the lakefront, inspiring him to take a basics of birdwatching class, which led to a master naturalist program and his certification as a Louisiana Master Naturalist.
He said his goal now is to help others develop a love for nature and all the beautiful ways to enjoy it. “We want to keep it simple keep it fun and make the outdoors accessible,” he said.
Other upcoming events include the Birdathon on Sept. 13, where birdwatching enthusiasts will visit five different spots throughout St. Tammany; a Moonlight Paddle on Nov 1; and the popular LSU Raptor Rehab class on Dec. 13.
In addition to the Nature Club, Landry is building other environmental programs, including an astronomy program.
Following the knot-tying demonstration, many of those attending planned to head to Pelican Park for a stargazing event at the Yellow Complex featuring a backyard astronomy class and two state-of-the-art telescopes.
Pelican Park Environmental Educator Louisette Scott said the astronomy program will host a portable planetarium on Oct. 4 in an inflatable box that allows 20-30 people at a time to share a planetarium experience Pelican Park’s Board of Commissioners purchased the 6-meter portable planetarium earlier this year to be used for immersive astronomy programs at the park, schools, and at other community events.
For information on the Environmental Education programming at Pelican Park or for a list of upcoming Pelican Park Nature Club activities, visit https://linktr.ee/PelicanParkNature or https://pelicanpark.recdesk. com/Community/Page?pageId=28417
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Prevost said that amounts to approximately $1,400 going to each of the approximately 5,900 school system employees when the money is disbursed Nov 15. Employees also have a state stipend coming their way, Prevost told the board, with certificated employees each receiving $2,000 and $1,000 going to all support personnel. School district officials are hoping to receive the state funds on Sept 12 and include it in employee paychecks on Oct. 31. The committee also gave tacit approval to the district’s proposed $505 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal
“He’s been volunteering with us since the first race,” Michell says of Mayo, “always making things happen and never looking for recognition With Jeff, there is no complacency He always reminds us not to forget the cause.”
Mayo’s brother Hilery was also a parish sheriff’s deputy and was killed in an automobile accident in 2007 at the
year The full board will vote on the budget at its meeting on Sept. 11 in Covington. Employee salaries are by far the largest expenditure in the proposed budget, with approximately $291 million allocated (57.56%) Teacher retirement accounts for $52.17 million (10.32%) of the budget, with group insurance for active employees ($48.77 million, 9.65%) and insurance for retired employees ($26.15 million, 5.17%) the next most costly expenses. Vehicle operations (buses and the like) account for $11.48 million (2.27%) of the proposed budget with utilities ($11.05 million (2.19%), school materials and supplies ($9.98 million, 1.97%), employee retirement ($7.37 million, 1.46%), and textbooks software and other learning materials checking in at $6.68 million, or 1.32% of proposed spending.
WHAT: Event to benefit families of local fallen first responders.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-Noon, Sept. 13.
WHERE: Covington Trailhead, 413 N. New Hampshire St., Covington
HOW MUCH: $35; Register online at https://runsignup.com/ Race/LA/Covington/NeverForget5kRunWalk.
MORE: Visit https://www.facebook.com/NeverForget5k; call (985) 985-966-1112; or email neverforget5krun@yahoo.com
age of 32 while responding to an emergency call. Mayo knew Never Forget was the way he wanted to honor his sibling and other St Tamma-
ny first responders who met their end of watch in the line of duty
“These public servants have such dedication to their
families,” says Mayo. “The financial support we provide can give them a chance to move on.”
His experience in fundraising and as a past board member of several organizations has been invaluable in the community Mayo was originally vice president of the nonprofit Never Forget Louisiana Foundation, but has now chosen to step back and work behind the scenes, saying, “I want the organization to move forward with new people and new ideas.” Recently,
Mayo set up tables with flyers at community events, ordered medals for the runners and handled the purchase of event T-shirts, even choosing the colors. “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so shirts are going to be pink. Dress down day at work during that month can also create awareness for the race!” This stellar volunteer also orders and hangs honor banners for the fallen heroes and the signs thanking donors on the day of the race. There is still time to register
58-year-old Kenner man went overboard after crash on Aug. 31
BY BOB WARREN Staff writer
The body found in Lake Pontchartrain has been identified as Philippe G. Lannelongue, a 58-year-old Kenner man who went overboard after a sailboat crashed into the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway early on Aug 31, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office said.
Lannelongue’s body was pulled from the lake in Tangipahoa Parish waters on Sept. 3, the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has said.
The Coroner’s Office said in a news release on Sept. 5 that the cause of death is drowning. St. Tammany Coroner Christopher Tape ruled the death accidental.
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St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office patrol boats headed into Lake Pontchartrain on Sept. 2 during the multi-agency search for a missing boater
The discovery of the man’s body came on Day 4 of the search for the missing boater Authorities said a woman called 911 around 3 a.m. on Aug. 31 to report the boat she was on had crashed into the Causeway and that a man had fallen overboard and was missing, authorities said.
The boat struck the Causeway at around mile marker 14, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post the same morning. That’s a couple of miles across the bridge’s halfway point on the St. Tammany Parish side. Responding crews were able to rescue the woman from the vessel, but could not find the man, the sheriff’s office said in the social media post.
The man was not wearing a life vest, said Taylor Brazan, a Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson. In addition to Wildlife and Fisheries, the multi-agency search included the U.S. Coast Guard, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the United Cajun Navy The search included boats aircraft and divers. The Coast Guard said last week it has searched some 118 miles of water before suspending its search
BY KADEE KRIEGER
Contributing writer
Amid Old Mandeville’s bustling boutique, café and restaurant scene, a new mural by local artist
Mickey Asche reminds residents and visitors of the area’s natural beauty, with a nod to its culture and even a touch of humor
There seems to be a twinkle in the eye of old alligator on the bank.
Asche’s mural which covers two sides of the concession area at the Mandeville Trailhead between Lafitte and Girod streets, depicts a scene along a bayou with marshlands, sprawling oaks, dripping moss and wildlife including egrets and alligators – much like the land may have looked when Bernard Marigny first came to the area in the early 1800s
A band perched on a dock doubling as a makeshift stage along the water provides a nod to Mandeville’s musical history
“It’s a way to represent the culture,” he said. “It is showcasing the real Louisiana. It’s hard to just drive up to a bayou or swamp and really see what is out there With this mural I wanted to show people what they can’t always see.” For visitors, Asche hopes that seeing the mural is like taking a peek at Louisiana behind the scenes, and taking that visual home with them, almost like “picking a wildflower and taking it home.” Visit the Northshore, which promotes St. Tammany as a tourist destination, is hoping that visitors also will include the mural in social media photos they post from a visit to Mandeville and the Trailhead. For more ideas on how to spend their time in St. Tammany, they can scan a QR code within the mural that goes straight to the Visit The Northshore website homepage.
The organization sponsored the mural, which is the fourth in a series of five community murals to be completed throughout St. Tammany showcasing the personalities of the towns in the parish and celebrating local artists
The project aims to install permanent public art of lasting value to the community for
and locals alike to enjoy Along with the
The mural on the back of the concession stand at the Mandeville Trailhead that is getting a lot of looks and creating a buzz, just as it’s meant to do.
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A Kentucky native and now Covington resident, Asche moved to Slidell in the late 1970s, where he said he fell in love with the waterways and wildlife of the area. While he always loved to draw, it took recovering from knee surgery after Hurricane Katrina for Asche to formally pick up art supplies and move from a career as an aircraft mechanic to one as a fulltime artist.
Since then, he has participated in Covington’s Three Rivers Art Festival, been a repeat artist for the Wooden Boat Festival poster, painted murals for businesses and homes throughout the state and claimed spots in galleries in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge. His work features something fun for his collectors –hidden somewhere within most pieces is written his wife’s name, “Lauren.”
Primarily a wildlife and landscape artist, Asche said he loved getting the opportunity to showcase Louisiana scenery on such a large scale as the corner wall of the Mandeville Trailhead’s concessions area. Since he completed the mural during the summer, he said he has received a lot of feedback.
“People are flowing by constantly I’ve had a lot of people tell me how much they appreciate it,” he said.
During one of their recent board meetings, members of the St. Tammany Tourist Commission agreed that the unique exhibits are garnering attention from those who pass by on bikes or on foot.
Commissioner Mark Myers said he recently visited the mural spot in Abita Springs and witnessed the popularity of the outdoor art piece. “I saw so many people lining up to get a picture in front of it. They certainly are catching people’s eyes,” he said.
“This project is so well received by the community and the artists are inspiring,” said Commissioner Katie Domingue. For information about the other murals and their locations, along with updated information about the community mural project, visit https://www.visitthenorthshore.com/.
BY KADEE KRIEGER
Contributing writer
An intense marketing study that gathers input from government officials, civic leaders and parish residents could pinpoint the ways for St. Tammany to claim a top spot among visitors regionally and even nationally Visit The Northshore, St. Tammany’s official destination marketing organization responsible for promoting the parish as a desirable tourism destination, is partnering with tourism marketing firm MMGY to develop a 10-year master plan that will
act as a roadmap for the future direction of tourism in the parish. The overall goal is to increase the economic impact from tourism, bringing even more revenue to the parish, said resident and CEO Donna O’Daniels. “We have proven that Visit the Northshore is successful in getting visitors here. The Destination Marketing Plan will help us identify the things that will truly help us solidify our position as a destination,” she said. “We know why St. Tammany is special We want the world to know it, too.” She discussed the Destina-
tion Marketing Plan study with the St. Tammany Tourist Commission board members during the Aug. 13 meeting at the Harbor Center in Slidell, explaining that the study will “look holistically at the parish, gaining input from both leaders and the public to create a vision from a development perspective.”
asked for a formal budget resolution to be presented at the October board meeting.
“Tourism and what we do to promote it has a tangible effect on a better quality of life for ever household in St. Tammany,” she said.
the Northshore with the tagline “Louisiana’s Easy Escape.” In 2024, St. Tammany climbed to third in the state for visitor spending with three million visitors spending nearly $1.3 billion.
A strategic plan adopted in 2022 called for the re-branding, as well as the development of more long-term goals, O’Daniels said.
visitors or ways to increase longer stays, she said.
“We are a research-led, data-driven organization, and having this roadmap will show us what areas are the smart moves for St. Tammany tourism.”
The cost for Visit the Northshore to contract with the global marketing firm MMGY is $325,000. The Tourist Commission gave O’Daniels the go-ahead to pursue the agreement, but
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The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is expanding its commitment to emerging leaders with two free events designed exclusively for young professionals across the northshore.
The Northshore Young Professionals Committee will host Speed Connection on Sept. 25 and the Northshore Young Professionals Summit on October 16, providing comprehensive opportunities for career development, community engagement and peer networking.
Speed Connection will connect young professionals with 25 local nonprofits in a speed-dating-style format The event, hosted in partnership with the Northshore Community Foundation,
allows participants to discover volunteer opportunities and board service roles while building meaningful connections with peers who share their passion for community impact.
The Northshore Young Professionals Summit will feature three seminars that will be part of the Chamber’s Explore Northshore Business Expo. Sessions include “How to Avoid Burnout as Young Professionals” with SLU’s Lisa Brady; “Your Personal Brand Matters” with LSU’s Thomas Karam; and “Scaling Your Business” with Arena Collective co-founder Lauren Navarre. Both events reflect the Chamber’s strategic focus on developing the next generation of area business leaders
while strengthening community connections across the region.
Speed Connection will be held Sept. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kent Design Build, 16675 E. Brewster Road, near Covington. The event is free and lunch is included.
The Northshore Young Professionals Summit will be Oct. 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd. near Slidell. The three free 30-minute seminars are part of the Chamber’s annual Explore Northshore Business Expo.
For more information or to register for the events, go to the events calendar on the Chamber’s website, www sttammanychamber org or call (985) 892-3216.
BY JACKIE RIECKE
Contributing writer
Starting this month, the St. Tammany Parish Library is offering a pass program through a partnership with the State Library of Louisiana entitled “Check Out Louisiana: Museums.”
The program provides patrons with the opportunity to reserve passes to different Louisiana State Museums and cultural attractions.
Most passes cover the entry for two adults and two children to a number of venues, including the WWII Museum, Capitol Park Museum and the Presbytère. More attractions are expected to be added in the future.
Patrons need only to sign in through the Check Out Louisiana: Museum web portal with their library card barcode and pin or password. E-passes are provided to the Library patrons in a limited quantity per museum. Due to this, patrons are restricted to how many times they can reserve a pass for each specific attraction, allowing more patrons the opportunity to reserve an e-pass. The new program builds on “Check Out Louisiana:
State Parks” pilot project it began last fall with the State Library that allows patrons to check out a one-day entry pass to any Louisiana state park or historic site at select branches. A Geaux Explore backpack is included with each checkedout pass that includes a set of binoculars, a compass, a magnifying glass, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics cards, the Louisiana Bird Guide, Louisiana Wildlife Guide, and a Louisiana Trees and Wildflower Guide After the pass is used, patrons must return the backpack to a St. Tammany Parish Library branch.
Each pass permits one vehicle and its passengers to enter the park, but it does not provide access to cabins, campgrounds, or other programs while at the park. Passes are not valid for overnight stays.
Patrons can check out a park pass at the Covington, Folsom, Lacombe, Madisonville, Mandeville, and Slidell branches. There are no holds on passes, and the passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Patrons can learn more by visiting the sttammanylibrary.org/check-outlouisiana.
In other matters, The Friends of the Slidell Library will hold their SSSSale on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the Slidell branch at 555 Robert Blvd. And The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany will hold their monthly book sale on Sept 19 and Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their building, 1301 N. Florida St. in Covington near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. Other events
AUTHOR: The Causeway branch will host awardwinning illustrator and children’s author LeUyen Pham, on Sept. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Attendees can start the fun an hour early at 5:30 p.m. and enjoy tasty treats, a craft, a scavenger hunt, and a StoryWalk before the author visit.
FAMILIES: On Sept. 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., families are invited to stop by the Mandeville Branch for a colorful mix of hands-on art projects during Fall Family Fun.
READ IT: The South Slidell branch will hold its monthly book club on Sept. 11 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This month’s book is “James” by Percival Everett.
“We have had an extremely successful four years, and we want to not just continue that but up our game.”
The number of visitors to St. Tammany and visitor spending has continued to climb since 2021, especially after a rebranding in 2023 that led to the name Visit
The study would pinpoint specific needs and deliver precise feedback that would take St. Tammany tourism “to the next level,” O’Daniels said. The results could suggest areas that are in need of hotels and meeting spaces to accommodate
The study is expected to take at least a year and would include discussions throughout the community in the form of town meetings, online surveys and focus groups.
The next Tourist Commission Board Meeting is set for Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Visit the Northshore visitor’s center on Louisiana 59 near Mandeville.
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The Northshore Food Bank distributes around 80,000 pounds of food each month across St. Tammany Parish.
On Sept. 3, the agency showed off a new truck that will help deliver that food.
The Food Bank recently received a 20-foot Isuzu box truck through a partnership with two sponsors, Louisiana Healthcare Connections and CGB Enterprises.
The box truck, the second in the agency’s fleet, represents more than just a vehicle, Northshore Food Bank CEO Yvette Roussel told a small audience gathered at the food bank’s headquarters in Covington. It will give the food bank greater reach to “deliver nourishment and hope,” she said.
The Northshore Food Bank, a nonprofit, was opened in 1984 and over the years has seen its reach expand across the parish. It currently serves around 300 households each week. The agency anticipates distributing one million pounds of food by the end of the year to more than 5,000 people.
“You forget there’s so many
people here (in St. Tammany) with food insecurity,” said Jamie Schlottman, CEO of Louisiana Healthcare Connections. “Kids should not go to school hungry.”
The event to show off the new truck comes during Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative led by Feeding America, to bring awareness to hunger in the U.S. One in six St. Tammany residents struggle with food insecurity, the Northshore Food Bank said in a news release.
The food bank offers programs that help families, homebound seniors, children and cancer patients. With the new truck, the Food Bank will be able to double its distribution on the eastern side of the parish where it partners with Good Samaritan Ministry and Greater Northshore Full Gospel Baptist Church, which are both in Slidell. The Food Bank has a satellite distribution site with Good Samaritan two Wednesdays each month, Roussel said
KADEE KRIEGER
Contributing writer
As a board member for the St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide Madisonville resident Becky Roniger knows the impact that the organization’s upcoming One Step At A Time 5K walk can have in funding suicide prevention programs for the community.
She also knows firsthand how the event can provide support and healing to those grieving a suicide loss.
“A suicide death is isolating for survivors. Some people are ashamed; they shouldn’t be, but they are. By coming out to the walk and seeing the other people affected, you realize you are not alone They may also be encouraged to attend our support group or learn about a prevention class, just learn that there is a connection here,” said Roniger Roniger lost her 19-year-old daughter, Beth, to suicide in 1999. At the time, she said nothing existed locally to help specifically with a suicide loss.
Two years later, she read a newspaper article about a meeting to form a suicide-prevention group in St. Tammany She jumped at the chance to attend, and along with a few other participants, ended up starting the programs that are at the heart of the STOPS organization.
They worked with the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Department and the St. Tammany Coroner’s office to create the parish’s first volunteer force working to prevent suicide and help survivors in St. Tammany.
“We all worked together to create the first LOSS team. It has evolved over time and just keeps getting better and better,” she said.
The LOSS team, or Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors, visits families in the immediate aftermath of a suicide to offer comfort, support and resources, including counseling options and support group information. It is still a cornerstone of the STOPS organization, along with suicide prevention trainings, including Safe TALK and ASIST
Roniger remained a LOSS team volunteer for years before moving into education and training programming for STOPS and most recently, a member of the board for the organization.
Since its inception 10 years ago, she said the One Step At A Time 5K remains a pivotal effort for the organization, both as a main fundraiser for prevention programs but also to bring together the community of people dealing with a suicide loss.
“During the event, there are different colored beads that signify loss. We wear the beads as a way to show our connection to each other,” she said.
The 10th anniversary event will be held Sept. 20, starting at 9 a.m at the Abita Springs Trailhead.
Boasting a new format, the event will be a 5K walk instead of a race, and participants are encouraged to create teams to raise funds for the organization. Roniger said she is currently building her team, “Beth R,” named in honor of her daughter STOPS executive director Lynette Savoie said the event is a great way to bring awareness to suicide in St. Tammany while helping support the preventative programs the organization offers.
She encouraged friends, families, businesses, schools, civic groups or any others to create teams and support the event.
The event will include a presentation of colors by local Boy Scouts, cheerleaders supporting walkers, entertainment from the Geaux Geaux Girls, Covington Kiwanis Club serving coffee and snacks and the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office serving jambalaya.
“We are looking forward to a great morning, bringing the community together to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention,” Savoie said.
Anyone can also register to walk during the event without a team, she said. The link for online registration, sponsorship, and donation is getmeregistered.com/stops.
For information on STOPS, visit www.stop-la.com
25 years ago
Residents of St. Tammany Parish will get a chance Sept. 6 to give input on how $8.2 million in state money will be used to make improvements at Fontainebleau State Park. The state Legislature put the money in the state budget last year for the improvements, which included at that time cabins, a boat launch and other amenities. It also included plans for an 18-hole championship golf course.
“I’m not sure about the golf course since the state advertised for bids and got only one response,” said state Rep. Diane Winston.
The only bid received did not meet the state’s bid requirements and was rejected.
Other proposed improvements include bike trails and a visitor center with a gift shop.
The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m at the Mandeville Community Center on East Causeway Approach across from City Hall. Winston and state Sen. Tom Schedler will moderate the hearing.
“The renovations will not begin for about two years,” Winston said. However, architects are working on plans for the project and some drawings are expected to be available at the hearing. Once the final concept is adopted, designers will work on it for 12 to 18 months before construction begins, Winston said.
50 years ago
Mosquito Abatement District No. 2 of St. Tammany Parish is keeping a close eye on mosquitoes and wildlife in the Slidell area for possible encephalitis infection.
While there have been no confirmed cases in several years, Sam Riche of the district said that mosquito abatement procedures are being stepped up in the 8th and 9th wards. Blood samples from wild birds and chickens are being taken and sent to the Louisiana State Board of Health for analysis. If encephalitis antibodies are found in the blood, then the district will concentrate its efforts in the area in which the bird was found. While no vaccines are available for humans, Riche commented, there is a vaccine for horses, and Covington-area horse
farms have been injecting their animals to protect them from the disease.
Encephalitis in humans is enough to make one sick, he said, but the average healthy person can usually get over it without permanent damage.
Dozens of cases have been reported north of Louisiana starting in Mississippi and spreading to St. Louis and Illinois in the past several weeks. A fourth case of encephalitis in the Monroe area was confirmed Friday, according to Dr John M. Bruce, director of the state Division of Health. Dr Bruce emphasized that all four patients who became ill at least three weeks ago are now recovering, and that Monroe-area hospitals are not reporting new suspect cases at present.
75 years ago
The U.S. Civil Service Commission has announced an examination to fill the position of rural mail carrier at Bush. The examination will be held at Covington, and applications will be received until Sept. 14, 1950. The date of the examination will be stated on the admission cards mailed to applicants after the closing date for receipt of applications.
On a standard daily route of 30 miles, the salary of a rural carrier is $2,758, with $20 per year additional for each mile or major fraction in excess thereof. Salaries on shorter routes with less frequent service are proportionately less. All rural mail carriers must furnish and maintain, at their own expense, sufficient vehicle equipment for the prompt handling of the mail, the announcement said
They are allowed equipment maintenance of 8 cents per mile on the basis of the daily mileage schedule. This amounts to $732 per year for a 30-mile route. 100 years ago
Prof. Harry Thomas, athletic director of the Covington High School, is now planning to organize boys and girls basketball teams. Equipment for the courts and suits for the players will be necessary There are to be three courts – two for the boys and one for the girls. Two goals also are required for night practice at the Bogue Falaya Park Pavillion. Supt. Lyon and Principal Y.L. Fontenot endorse Mr Thomas’ plans. As there are no funds to meet the expenses, season tickets are being sold for $1 each, which entitles the holder to witness all basketball games and athletic events during this season. All citizens are requested to cooperate and make this move a success. Perhaps there are some liberal citizens of Covington who would like
BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer
Get ready for the first touch of ghoul and goblin season in St. Tammany when the Northlake Performing Arts Society singers present a pair of annual fall concerts, “Double, Double, Toil & Trouble,” in Covington. The NPAS, opening its 31st season as the northshore’s 70-member strong community choir, will sing a collection of music that sets the stage for dark nights, full moons, and witches flying about on their broomsticks
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Tickets have just gone on sale for the annual “Heroes Who Cook” event on Nov 2, a competitive cook-off on the rooftop of the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Parking Garage in downtown Covington Each competing team is a collaboration of cooking staffs from 16 of the area’s best restaurants paired up with local “celebrity” business or political leaders.
The 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. fundraiser benefits the victims of child abuse and human trafficking treated and served by the Children’s Advocacy Center-Hope House.
“We are seeing more child abuse victims come through Hope House’s doors than ever before, and these incredible men and women in our community are standing in the gap,” said Hope House Executive Director Thomas Mitchell. “Without them, Hope House would not be where it is today.”
The Children’s Advocacy Center-Hope House is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse in our community by providing services to children and families in both St. Tammany and Washington parishes. It is the only local agency that provides forensic interviews for children when allegations of abuse arise, along with free counseling to victims and their families.
The organization is funded primarily through private donations and grants, and Heroes Who Cook is its largest annual fundraiser Organizers hope to raise $300,000 this year, and the In Jesus’ Name Foundation has already pledged to match team donations up to $100,000.
“In 2024, Hope House served 618 child abuse victims, conducted 525 forensic interviews and facilitated 3,105 counseling sessions. Although these are some of the greatest numbers we have ever seen, the financial support and advocacy we receive from our community and Heroes Who Cook participants truly makes it all possible,” said Hope House Board Member Rebecca Birkett, the event’s chairwoman.
Despite the seriousness of Hope House’s work on behalf of abused and exploited northshore youngsters, the spirited cook-off (known originally as Men Who Cook) is filled with much goodnatured ribbing and old-fashioned competition Each team of cooks and local leaders is vying to raise the most Hope House donations and create the event’s best food.
Each participating team will prepare tastings of a gourmet dish for attendees to sample, complete with complimentary beer, wine and cocktails, and awards will be given to the Judges’ Choice; the People’s Choice and the Most Money Raised All the food and drinks will be accompanied by the live music of Groovy 7 and the fun of an online silent auction of luxury
items and unique experiences. A golf cart donated by Blackwell’s Outdoor Inc. will be auctioned live.
Those unable to attend the event can also bid online for their favorite silent auction items, starting in October And anyone can donate to the event and the cause by going online and clicking a favorite team (or teams) and contribute.
The public is encouraged to participate in pre-event online “tipping” toward their favorite team(s) through 11 p.m. on Nov 1, which will count toward the Most Money Raised for Hope House Award.
Teams will be hosting their own unique promotions and events in the weeks before the Heroes Who Cook event to raise money for the cause. Heroes Who Cook attendees can also tip their favorite team(s) at the event on Nov 2, which will determine the People’s Choice Award.
Last year, those winning awards for either food or money included:
Most Money Raised (online before the event): First Place, Nick & Patrice LaRocca and Abita Roasting Co., Covington; Judge’s Choice (A blind tasting by guest judges): First Place, Pardo’s with Desiree Allums; and People’s Choice (tip tickets collected at the event): First Place, Adam Acquistapace and Acquistapace’s.
Event tickets for 2025 are $105/person or $1,050/reserved table for eight (limited availability), and can be purchased online at support.cachopehouse.org/HWC2025.
To learn more about Hope House or to reach Heroes Who Cook, go to the main website at www cachopehouse.org and follow the prompts.
This year’s teams are led by:
n Adam Acquistapace, with Acquistapace’s
n Gabe Arnoult and Kevin Alario, with Desi Vega’s Steakhouse
n Dr Matthew Bernard, with Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
n Anthony Rutledge and Connor Brown, with Farm to Fire
n Michael Cochran, with Pardos
n Sen. Beth Mizell and Joan Coffman, with Bon Sake
n Scott Discon, with Sweet Olive Market & Bakery
n Michele Echols, with Valencia
n Bradley Cook and Rory Gallardo, with The Reminding Coffee & Creative House
n Nick and Patrice LaRocca, with Roux
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n Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser, with Tchefuncte’s
n Dr Jason O’Rear, with The Hampshire
n District Attorney Collin Sims, with Tavi
n Sheriff Randy Smith, with DiCristina’s
n Jared Miguez and John Stephens, with Meribo
n Jennifer Nolen and Brian Upshaw, with Haven Coffee and Cocktails.
Some of the music may be new to the audience; other pieces, such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” will be so instantly recognizable that listeners are moved to sing along. The pair of shows will be presented twice double double, remember? — one on the evening of Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m, and its companion concert, a Sunday matinee performance on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Both will take place at Covington High School, 73030 Lion Drive, which shares its stage with the community choir
NPAS members are singers who volunteer their time to rehearse and perform They come from all walks of life and are a mix of amateurs and professionals brought together by their communal joy of singing. Most are residents of St. Tammany Parish.
The choir is directed by Kenya Lawrence Jackson, the director of music and worship at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Mandeville. Among her many other musical activities, Jackson is principal soprano with Opera Creole,
a New Orleans-based opera company She was also the 2021 recipient of the St. Tammany President’s Performing Arts Award. The group’s accompanist is Elizabeth Messina Floyd, music teacher at Fontainebleau High School. She is the pianist for St. Timothy’s and a participant in multiple other music ventures. Tickets for the concert is $15 for ages 13 and above. Get tickets online at NPASsingers.org, or purchase them at either Downtown Drugs in Covington or C&C Drugs in Mandeville.
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St. Tammany is blessed with an abundance of farmers markets in most communities throughout the parish.
Each market has some regular vendors, but there are usually a few that join up or drop out from time to time And while vendors always have their specialties, the produce and products change with the growing season and the holiday calendar
There is even prepared food to eat on the spot (or take home) and live music to entertain shoppers, making market day a real occasion for families that consider it essential to their quality of life.
It’s a good idea to sign up with your favorite farmers markets to get their weekly newsletters or check individual market websites or Facebook pages to see if they are posting the week’s list of confirmed vendors and products. Or, just go and be surprised.
But it is always important, in case of inclement or threatening weather, to go online to determine
BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer
Calling all students in grades K through 12, whether enrolled publicly, privately or schooled at home. This is your chance to create art that honors any food grown, raised or produced in your area, from strawberries to honey, crawfish to goat cheese or grass-fed cows to nesting chickens. If you don’t already know what flourishes in your community or your parish, this is the perfect time to find out by asking the right questions of the right people. Start with your parents or grandparents, visit a farm or a farmers market, go to a library or request info from LSU Ag. Ask questions. Listen. Do the research, then break out the markers, ink or paint and create. The contest highlights student creativity while inspiring students and their families to connect with the food they eat and the farmers and providers who provide it. Each submission, only one per student is allowed, can picture food in its natural state, while growing or being harvested, or in its final form as food on a dinner table. Also, the art submitted must be original and done entirely by the artist (so hands off, Mom and Dad); this opportunity to create and build confidence is for students only It will be worth it when 13 winners
if a market you plan to visit can tolerate the rain or closes up shop until things dry out.
The markets listed below are currently available THE PADDOCK FARMERS MARKET AT THE GIDDY UP FOLSOM
n 82292 La. 25, Folsom
n Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
n Live music, local produce, prepared food, local art, handcrafted goods
n (985) 705-1091; gufolsommarket@gmail. com
ABITA SPRINGS ART AND FARMERS MARKET
n 22049 Main St.,Abita Springs
n Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
n Art, food, live music
n www.townofabitasprings.com; (985) 8920711
COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET
are picked to illustrate the full-color 2026 Louisiana Farm to School calendar which will highlight the state’s agricultural diversity as seen by its latest crop of budding artists. There will be one winning piece of art chosen for the cover and one for each month. Pictures winning “honorable mentions” will be featured on the back cover
The calendars will also offer LSU Ag guidance on seasonal produce, monthly planting information, growing tips and more.
Contest are allowed through Oct. 17. See all the rules and guidelines which includes correct spelling if the art includes any words — to get an entry form or mailing address for submissions, visit seedstosuccess. com/news-and-opportunities or email louisianafarmtoschool@agcenter.lsu. edu. Calendars filled with the winning artwork will be available for purchase through the LSU AgCenter storefront in late 2025.
n Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, 609 N. Columbia St.
n Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St.
n Local produce, dairy products, meat, poultry, seafood, prepared international foods, bakery items, candy and plants.
n covingtonfarmersmarket.net; (985) 9563715
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY
MARKET
n 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville
n Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
n Produce, eggs, honey, fresh cut flowers, plants, foods, arts and crafts; splash pad. n www.cityofmandeville.com; (985) 624-3147
CAMELLIA CITY MARKET
n 2055 Second St., Slidell City Hall Complex
parking garage, breezeway and courtyard across from Slidell Auditorium
n 8 a.m. to noon; rain or shine
n Produce, bakery items, seafood, juices, meat, eggs, plants, prepared food, coffee and concessions n cameliacitymarket5@gmail.com; (985) 6407112
PEARL RIVER FARMERS MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW
n 39437 La. 41 Spur, Pearl River
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Sunday matinees at 767 Robert Blvd. General admission tickets $35; VIP seats $45. Get them online at eventbrite com or call/text the theater at (985) 288-2933 or (985) 649-3727.
with the artist. Get them at northstartheatre.org. Doors open at 5:45 p.m, and the music starts at 7 p.m
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 on Sept. 12-28 with 8 p.m. shows and 2 p.m.
FOURSOME: At Playmakers Theater, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” a comedy and classic how-could-this-go-wrong tale, continues weekends through Sept. 21. See Bernard plan a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse whilst wife Jacqueline is away. He has arranged an impressive rendezvous, even inviting best friend Robert along to provide an alibi. But then Robert turns up unaware of why he’s there to stay with Bernard and Jacqueline, who is Robert’s secret lover. What could possibly go wrong? Directed by Julie Generes. Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.; 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 “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 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.
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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, 100 Christwood Blvd. (access via Brewster Road entrance) near Covington. 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
lowing are acceptable glass items: all container glass and drinking glasses with no lids, corks or food residue; empty candle jars with all wax removed; clear, flat glass panes and frosted glass. The following items are not accepted: lightbulbs; windows, mirrors or tabletops; Pyrex bakeware; windshields and other laminated glass; tempered glass; ceramic, porcelain and crystal.
BLOOM: The Northshore Camellia Club will hold its first meeting of the season Sept. 14 at 16423 Summerhill Drive in Covington, with a 1 p.m. kickoff picnic to announce program for ucoming year. The club meets monthly with guest speakers, visits to camellia gardens and a Camellia Show in January. Anyone interested in camellia growth is invited to attend. For more, contact Jim Campbell at (985) 630-9899.
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 similar to other white linen events this summer. It 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.
RECYLE: Keep Slidell Beautiful’s next monthly glass recycling event takes place Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Slidell Public Operations yard, 1325 Bayou Lane. Starting this month and going forward, the event will also accept clean aluminum cans for donation to STARC. The glass will be pulverized into sand to help restore the coast or melted and used to make new glass. Volunteers to help are always welcome. See Keep Slidell Beautiful at https://www.keepslidellbeautiful.org/ to sign up or get more information. The fol-
THRIVING: Attend Thriving in Survivorship on Sept. 17 at the Greater Covington Center, 317 N Jefferson Ave a powerful program designed for survivors, caregivers, community supporters and anyone impacted by cancer. Learn from experts on topics that matter most, including life after treatment, nutrition for wellness, managing emotional health and the latest advancements in cancer care. Connect with others, gain valuable resources and leave feeling empowered to thrive beyond cancer, because together, we triumph. Doors open and dinner served at 5 p.m. Physician panel presentation begins at 6 p.m. Reserve a seat by Sept. 10 at marybird.org/covington/ cancer-series.
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 auction featuring a
Lakeshore dominates in all three phases against Fontainebleau
BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer
It took six defensive snaps for Lakeshore senior Ethan Galiano to record two sacks and a tackle for a loss.
BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER
Contributing writer
Gabe Timmons never played organized tackle football prior to Sept 5.
The Hannan basketball player dabbled in flag football years ago and had an early introduction to the sport during the Hawks’ preseason games over the past few weeks. But the season opener against rival Northlake Christian was his official debut to the varsity gridiron. Call it beginner’s luck or the birth of a full-fledged football career, nothing about Timmons’ performance looked like a rook-
That was just the beginning for the Titans as the home team held Fontainebleau to under 25 yards of offense until the fourth quarter as Lakeshore rolled to a 45-7 season-opening win at the Titan Coliseum on Sept. 5.
“We just prepared all week and knew what was coming,” Galiano said. “We had good fitting. Props to the coaches because we had a good defensive plan. I just think everything went our way tonight.”
Lakeshore coach Brent Indest echoed
ie play Not only did the fresh-faced junior defensive lineman come up with a pair of tackles for loss, but he made arguably the play of the game when he used his basketball skills to swat down a 2-point conversion attempt that would have tied the game with under nine minutes to play
As it stood, the crucial defensive stop was eventually the difference in a 14-13 win for the Hawks, marking the first time since 2020 they’ve held a winning record at any point in the season and the first time since 2018 they took the season opener
“It definitely helps to have a really long
Galiano’s comments.
“We put an extra guy on the line of scrimmage that we knew they couldn’t block, especially in the passing game,” Indest said. “Ethan (Galiano) was that guy I told him all week long that he was going to have a great night as long as he did what he was supposed to do. That’s exactly what happened.”
In the first half, the Titans’ defense held Fontainebleau to just 24 yards and
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wingspan and be tall,” said Timmons, who finished with nine tackles and two sacks.
Hannan coach Steve Soper wasn’t surprised by any of it.
“It’s pretty exciting for your first game to be a one-point win,” Soper said. “Gabe has done an outstanding job for us and adds to such a quality group of guys we have on that side of the ball. It’s nice to have a big athletic kid play in space and put that pass rush on for us.”
Hannan jumped ahead early with a methodical, 9-play, 70-yard drive on its first
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Farmer Football 5
Joseph Halm
Covington, Louisiana, will host not one, but two premier high school football games this Friday night. It’s a rare early-season treat, and a measuring stick for both the Covington Lions and the St. Paul’s Wolves. The Lions get an extra day of rest after shutting out Bogalusa last Thursday as Covington hosts defending Division II nonselect state runner-up Franklinton this week. That rest could come in handy especially since the Lions will need to find a way to contain Franklinton speeder Jayden Burkhalter
The junior returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown during a 39-12 win over Amite last week. He also had touchdown catches of 50 and 65 yards, and senior quarterback Jacob Crain also threw a 49-yard TD pass to Damikies McClain and ran for a score. That’s a lot of offensive firepower that the Lions will have to contain. While Franklinton visits Jack Salter Stadium on Hall of Fame night, Brother Martin plays St. Paul’s at Hunter Stadium in another battle of 1-0 teams. The Crusaders rallied with 20 second-half points to earn a 29-22 win over East Ascension last week. Brother Martin’s Easton Royal was the difference in that game as he finished with 130 total yards and three touchdowns. He rushed four times for 71 yards and two scores, and added four receptions for 59 yards. He’ll test the Wolves’ defense.
St. Paul’s is coming off a dominating 48-13 win at Live Oak. It was a feel-good victory after tough preseason tests against Curtis and Rummel. Junior quarterback Brady Pierson played well in his first start, and senior running back Cody Corales rushed for 154 yards and two TDs on 15 carries. After the offense struggled a bit in the preseason, it was the perfect time to get back on track. The Wolves need that to continue against Brother Martin.
Those two games along with Lakeshore’s trip to Chalmette should give each of those
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BY MIKE PERVEL Contributing writer
St Scholastica opened its home volleyball season with a dominating 25-12, 25-17, 25-11 sweep of Central-Baton Rouge on Sept 4. But it was more than just another victory as fourth-year SSA coach Lisa Cardinale earned bragging rights over her older sister, Amy Rawlins, Central’s first-year coach.
While Cardinale took a 1-0 lead in the friendly family feud, she was quick to credit her team’s balance as the Doves improved to 2-0.
“We have an exciting team with lots of hitting balance. Our setters Maya (Lanclos) and Mia (Casi) did a tremendous job, making the right decisions and moving the ball around. They were able to keep Central out of a flow in the match,” Cardinale said.
“Our kids are ‘together,’ disci-
service aces in the match to control the tempo and keep the Wildcats out of system. SSA senior setter/outside hitter, Mia Casi, a verbal commitment to Centre College in Kentucky recorded 15 assists, 14 kills, seven digs and two blocks.
“Our team motto is together We definitely trust each other and have lots of confidence as a team. We’re all close friends on and off the court. We’re just a very close family, so being ‘together’ is loads of fun,” Casi said.
plined and embracing the process. They count on each other and are confident in their abilities.” The Doves set the tone with 10
“This was a great team win. Everybody contributed, and Maya (Lanclos) did a fantastic job moving the ball around. She knows how to put us in a good position to finish shots in the flow of the game.” Maya Lanclos had a sterling match, finishing with a match-high 26 assists and 10 digs.
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BY DAVE WOODALL
Contributing writer
Slidell coach Damon Page had a simple message for his team after a sluggish first half against Lakeshore in the jamboree.
Page implored his team to focus on executing better, and the desired results would follow
Those words proved to be prophetic as the Tigers opened the season with a thrilling comefrom-behind 30-22 victory over Lutcher at L.V McGinty Sr Stadium on Sept. 5.
“Like we talked about last week, we needed to execute, and that’s just what we did tonight,” said Page. “It’s still not what we want it
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teams an idea of where they stand. All three games should be quite entertaining to watch as well, and you can’t ask for much more than that
Before we move on to our weekly rankings, I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight Slidell’s impressive 30-22 victory over Lutcher last week. You can read the full game recap in this issue. It was a big win for a Slidell team that has a ton of a talent and now, they have a signature win against an established program. Coach Damon Page has preached all summer that last year’s struggles will pay off this year, and it seems like he might be right.
The full parish schedule is below, but first, our Farmer Football 5 rankings.
FARMER FOOTBALL 5
1 | Lakeshore | 1-0 (Last week: 1)
This week: at Chalmette
The Titans were simply dominant in all three phases against Fontainebleau. Junior quarterback Brody Loudermilk looked extremely comfortable in his first start as he accounted for four touchdowns and eclipsed 100 yards rushing and passing. It was a good start. Now, the competition ramps up a notch as the Titans travel to Class 5A Chalmette. Lakeshore handed the Owls a regular-season loss last year, so the Titans will get a tough test on the road.
2 | St. Paul’s | 1-0 (Last week: 2)
This week: vs. Brother Martin
The Wolves began the season on the road for the first time since 2021 when Hurricane Ida delayed the start of the season by a week. St. Paul’s took care of business against Live Oak as junior quarterback Brady Pierson accounted for five touchdowns in a 48-13 victory Now, the Wolves will start a five-game homestand against Brother Martin. Just like Lakeshore, it’s a significant step up in competition and the beginning of a grueling stretch that continues with De La Salle, John F. Kennedy and University High.
3 | Mandeville | 1-0 (Last week: 3)
This week: at Madison Prep
The health of quarterback Ben Hendricks will be the talk of the town this week after he ended last week’s game on crutches. The senior ran for 226 yards during a 38-25 win over Salmen, so if he misses any significant time, it will be a blow to the Mandeville offense. The good news
to be, but it was a lot more consistent tonight than it was last week against Lakeshore. When you play championship teams like Lutcher, we can’t come in and lay eggs. We are not good enough yet to make mistakes, and we have to be more efficient.”
Slidell junior quarterback Ricky Williams was excited about the win after throwing for 192 yards and a touchdown and running for another score.
“This is a new year and a new us,” said Williams. “We put in too much blood and sweat to lose.
If my guys play like they did tonight, we will win every game.”
Slidell junior running back
Ja’Kwan Jones also had a big
is freshman quarterback Krew Collura is very good and stepped in for Hendricks against Salmen.
The bad news is that Mandeville travels to play a very good Madison Prep this week
4 | Covington | 1-0 (Last week: 5)
This week: vs. Franklinton
The Lions took care of business against Bogalusa in a game that was moved up a day due to the referee shortage. Junior Matthew Fussell looked good as the starting QB in one half of action. Now, Covington takes a big step up in competition as the defending Division II nonselect state runners-up come to Jack Salter Stadium. The Lions were hit by the injury bug the last two weeks, but it looks like senior linebacker Termarkus Scott and senior wide receiver Amari Smith should be back after suffering preseason injuries. Their returns would be a significant boost.
5 | Salmen | 0-1 (Last week: 4) This week: at East Ascension The Spartans proved themselves against Mandeville. A year ago, Salmen was blown out of the water by Mandeville in the opener but this year the Spartans were a few plays away from a road win. That’s real progress Quarterback
Da’John Howard looked solid in his debut, and running back Jimmy Chanzy is even better than he was a year ago. East Ascension presents another stiff test, but it seems like the Spartans might have an answer this season.
On the fringe: Slidell WEEK 2 ST. TAMMANY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sept 11
n Northlake Christian at Episcopal, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept 12
n Brother Martin at St. Paul’s,
7 p.m.
n Franklinton at Covington, 7 p.m.
n Hannan at Ascension Episcopal,
7 p.m.
n Lakeshore at Chalmette, 7 p.m.
n Livingston Academy at Slidell,
7 p.m.
n Madison High at Fontainebleau,
7 p.m.
n Mandeville at Madison Prep,
7 p.m.
n Northshore at John Curtis, 7 p.m.
n Pearl River at South Lafourche,
7 p.m.
n Pope John Paul II at Varnado,
7 p.m.
n Salmen at East Ascension, 7 p.m.
Contact Joseph Halm at jhalm@sttammanyfarmer.net.
night, rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries.
“We had a chip on our shoulder after going 2-8 last year,” said Jones. “We had to come out and show them what Tiger ball is all about. My offensive line is great. They blocked for me all camp and all summer, and I love those guys.”
Trailing 14-7 at halftime, the Tigers took control in the third quarter Slidell opened the second half with an 80-yard drive, capped by a 33-yard Carlos Flemings Jr touchdown catch to tie the game.
On Lutcher’s next possession, Tigers’ cornerback Bryant Brown intercepted a Dylan Delameuville pass at the Bulldog 24-yard line.
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one first down on 13 plays. Sopho-
more Chaise Dore recovered two fumbles in the second quarter
“I just found my way to the ball,” Dore said. “I think everybody on both sides of the ball played well tonight. 1-0 feels amazing, but we’re looking to go 2-0 next week.”
While the defense held the Bulldogs in check, Lakeshore went on scoring drives of 16, 11 and 3 plays. The Titans opened with a 27-yard Jackson Schemmel FG on the opening drive that ate up over 9 minutes.
Oudrey Gros capped a 77-yard drive with a 3-yard TD run. After a Dore fumble recovery, junior quarterback Brody Loudermilk connected with Kyle Gegenheimer for a 20-yard TD catch and run to set the 17-0 halftime score.
That was just the beginning for Loudermilk, who finished with 108 yards rushing on 13 carries and three TDs. He completed 6 of 12 passes for 103 yards and a TD.
“In the first half, we were a little inconsistent, but we were able to execute a lot better in the second half,” Loudermilk said “We were able to execute and score. This win feels great. We worked all summer and all spring to start 1-0 against Fontainebleau It’s a huge win for this team.”
In the third quarter, Loudermilk scored on TD runs of 27, 6 and 5 yards. One of those TD scampers was set up when sophomore Gareth Hernandez recovered a kickoff at the 8-yard line. Lakeshore’s final TD was set up by a blocked punt that Dore returned 33 yards to the 1-yard line. Gros scored on the next play to push the lead to 45-0.
“They had a lot of self-inflicted wounds that I’m glad we took advantage of,” Indest said. “They really surprised us a couple of weeks ago when we saw they were in the single wing. But we felt like we had a good plan to stop what they were going to do, and I felt like we executed it pretty well.”
Fontainebleau’s offense struggled for most of the evening, and it didn’t help that the Bulldogs lost starting QB Logan Astugue late in the second quarter
The Bulldogs (0-1) avoided the shutout as they drove 75 yards against the Lakeshore second team defense, capped by a 7-yard Aiden Easley TD run with six minutes left.
Fontainebleau coach John Kavanaugh said the Bulldogs simply wore down in the second half.
“Lakeshore is a really talented team,” Kavanaugh said. “We knew
have a lot of things to clean up and a lot of room for improvement,” Leonard said. “But we made some progress this week, so we’re happy about that. We’re moving in the right direction. We felt going in that our offensive line was a strength, so we’re going to lean on those guys. It ended up being a big part of our game.”
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road victory. Senior quarterback Brayden Hutchison ran the ball 13 times for 177 yards, while completing 9 of 11 passes for 87 yards and an interception. Senior Gage Durand rushed 25 times for 159 yards with three TDs, and junior Andrew Sikes added 61 yards and a TD on nine carries. Angel Perez hauled in three catches for 47 yards, while Davyn Keicher had three catches for 23 yards. Defensively, Ryan Dean and Charlie Rickoll had 6.5 tackles each, and Dean added three TFLs Dawson Dreux recorded four solo tackles, one assist, one TFL and one pass deflection
First-year coach Jerry Leonard said the defense took a step forward and tackled better, but the offensive line was the difference “We played much better than we did in the jamboree and the scrimmage, but we still
Durand opened the scoring on a 2-yard TD run to give the visitors a 6-0 lead late in the first quarter. Hutchison broke off a 30-yard run on third-and-17 to keep that drive alive. The Saints responded with a TD to take a 7-6 lead, but the Rebels answered as sophomore Joseph Vittorelli booted a 25-yard FG to take a 9-7 halftime lead. Durand scored on a 20-yard run midway through the third quarter. After senior Hayden Mitchell ran in the two-point attempt, Pearl River pushed the lead to 17-7. Then, the Rebels’ special teams got involved as junior Ethan Bowman blocked a punt. Durand added his third TD, this one a 1-yard run to take a 23-7 lead. Sikes added an 11-yard TD run as the Rebels improved to 1-0.
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL 34, PJP II 16: The Jaguars cut the lead to 21-16 after three quarters, but the Blue Devils scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to spoil opening night at Lester Latino Field. Senior Dominik Smith scored on a 2-yard TD run in the first quarter. Pearl River built a 21-7 lead midway through the third quarter before the Jaguars battled back. Gus Pizza scored on a 21-yard run in the third quarter. After a turnover, Kale Oertling booked a field goal to cut the lead to just five points before the Blue Devils pulled away.
Williams scored on a 9-yard run to give the Tigers a 21-14 lead they would not relinquish.
Wyatt Burkell booted a 26-yard field goal with 25 seconds left in the third quarter to push the lead to 24-14.
The Tigers were able to put the game out of reach, thanks to another turnover Omarion Clark recovered a Lutcher fumble, and Jones made the visitors pay with a 3-yard TD run, his second of the night, to push the lead to 30-14 with 6:50 left.
The Bulldogs made things interesting late as Terron Charles tossed a 25-yard TD pass to Johnny Jones. A 2-point conversion cut the lead to eight points, but the Ti-
gers ran out the clock to seal the season-opening victory
Slidell outgained Lutcher, 341 to 257 yards, but the Bulldogs actually led early
Lutcher scored first on a twoyard run by Charles with 3:40 left in the first quarter
The Tigers answered, driving 84 yards in eight plays. Williams completed a 38-yard pass to Jeremiah Birdlow on the drive before Jones scored on an 8-yard run to tie the game.
Lutcher’s Drey Szubinski picked off a Williams pass with less than two minutes left in the first half as Charles scored from 5 yards out to give the visitors a 14-7 halftime lead.
they would be tough. I’m proud of the fight in the first half, but they just kind of wore on us. It snowballed a little bit in the second half.”
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FONTAINEBLEAU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 — 7
QUARTER
: Jackson Schemmel 27 FG, 2:27, 0-3
QUARTER LHS: Oudrey Gros 3 run (Schemmel kick), 7:20, 0-10
LHS: Kyle Gegenheimer 20 pass from Brody Loudermilk (Schemmel kick), 3:39, 0-17
THIRD QUARTER
LHS: Loudermilk 27 run (Schemmel kick), 9:23,
PJP II coach Philip Pigott said he was pleased with his defense, especially his secondary. Senior Brady DeHarde had an interception and recovered a fumble, but the Jaguars seemed to wear down late against the Class 6A Blue Devils.
“There were two calls on kickoff plays that I feel really affected the game,” Pigott said.
“It’s hard to beat a Class 6A school without some breaks. We also had some miscues in our kicking game, and we came up just short of tying it up before halftime. Pearl River took advantage to pull away at the end. I’m proud of our effort because it was a much closer game than the final score.”
PICAYUNE (MISS.) 27, NORTHSHORE 13: The Panthers fell behind 27-0 at halftime, but the home team held the Maroon Tide scoreless in the second half to build some momentum for Week 2. Northshore quarterback JJ Gonzales scored twice in the second half on runs of 65 and 7 yards.
“The first half was real bad, but the second half was real good,” Northshore coach Bobby Sanders said. “We had a couple of costly errors in the first half that resulted in Picayune scores, but we came back and shut them out in the second half. There were a lot of positives to build on in the second half.”
SLIDELL 30, LUTCHER 22: See story, above ST. PAUL’S 48, LIVE OAK 13: Wolves’ junior quarterback Brady Pierson accounted for five TDs — three in the air and two on the ground — as the visitors overcame an early deficit to cruise to a convincing victory. Pierson went 7-of-10 passing for 158 yards with three TDs and added 17 yards rushing on six carries
0-45 FOURTH QUARTER FHS: Aiden Easley 7 run (Jack Hearn kick), 6:00, 7-45
STATISTICS FONTAINEBLEAU: 87 total yards (6 pass, 81 rush)
RUSHING: Sheldon Asmore,
with two more scores. Senior running back Cody Corales rushed for 154 yards and two TDs on 15 carries.
“I thought we played well offensively tonight, and defensively, we had a bunch of takeaways,” St. Paul’s
BY JASON RUSSELL
Contributing writer
Mandeville senior quarterback Ben Hendricks ran for 226 yards and a touchdown as the Skippers held off Salmen for a 38-25 seasonopening victory at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Sept. 5.
While Mandeville came out with the victory, it didn’t come without a cost. After his big night, where he also threw for a score, Hendricks went down with an apparent knee injury with 3:45 left in the game.
Mandeville coach Craig Jones had no update after the game on Hendricks’ condition, although the senior was seen after the game walking with crutches while still putting some weight on the injured leg.
“He’s the heart of our team,” Jones said. “I’m hoping that it’s not bad, but it was non-contact, so we’re worried about that.”
Hendricks was all smiles after the game when told of his big rushing night, despite the injury
“We started off getting out-physicaled, but then we started pushing back and getting physical with them, and the momentum started to shift,” he said. “We were able to bust some runs.”
Mandeville’s defense played well in spots, highlighted by defensive lineman Marques Zenon, who finished with four sacks, a forced fumble and numerous tackles for loss
Jones said Zenon is the key cog to the Skippers’ defense.
“He is the heart and soul of our defense, and it’s not even close,” Jones said.
Despite his big night, Zenon said the defense needs to play better overall.
“It was a great night, but we made a lot of mistakes,” he said. “We are nowhere near a perfect team, so we have to come back tomorrow and fix it up We’re going to get better and clean up the mistakes.”
Before the injury, Hendricks was stellar in his season debut, using his arm and legs to power the Skippers.
After Salmen recovered the opening kickoff on an onside kick, the Spartans scored in just four plays, thanks to a 26-yard TD run from Jimmy Chanzy
That is when Hendricks took over After fumbling the ball away on its first possession, Mandeville got the ball back on a Dylan Henry interception, and Hendricks drove the Skippers 67 yards in 12 plays, hitting Brennan McNeely for a 9-yard TD catch to tie the game.
Mandeville got the ball back after a failed fake punt by the Spartans, and two plays later Hendricks broke away for a 54-yard scoring run. A successful 2-point conversion put the Skippers up 15-7. The final five minutes of the second quarter ended with a flourish. Salmen kicked a field goal, followed by Jax O’Quin scoring on a TD
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possession to take a 6-0 lead after a failed 2-point conversion The march was capped by running back Riley Jones punching it in from four yards out for his first score of the night.
Much of the offense in the first half went through Jones, but Hannan was forced to look for other options as the junior struggled with injuries in the second half.
But that didn’t stop Jones from returning in the red zone to score the go-ahead touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter He then caught the 2-point conversion that made the difference at the final whistle.
“Riley is an outstanding kid, gritty kid,” Soper said. “Just one of those things where he had some cramping issues on a humid night. It plagued both teams. Hats off to not only Riley, but the guys up front for digging in and getting it done when we needed.”
Defensively, Timmons and the Hawks shut down Northlake’s offense in the first half, keeping them to just 59 total yards. It wasn’t until almost five minutes into the third quarter that the Wolverines ran a play in Hannan territory Defensive back Paul Hoyt also came up with a crucial pick in the red zone late in the fourth quarter to help preserve the Hannan lead
“We’re not the same team (as last year). At all,” Timmons said. “Especially our defense. Our defense is 20 times better than we were last year We’re nothing like we were last year We’re really coming this year.”
That early dominance changed quickly in the second half, though, when Northlake switched to a wildcat formation with running back Kameron Casnave and receiver Jordan Willis. On the first drive of the
run for Mandeville. Chanzy rushed for a TD from eight yards out with just under two minutes remaining in the half to cut the Mandeville halftime lead to 22-18.
Salmen got the ball to start the second half and drove 74 yards in 14 plays before quarterback Da’John Howard scored from the 4-yard line to give Salmen its only lead of the game at 25-22 with 4:38 left in the third.
Salmen’s offense would sputter for the rest of the contest, and Hendricks helped put Mandeville back up with a stellar drive near the end of the third quarter The 81-yard drive ended with a bit of foreshadowing as freshman quarterback Krew Collura rushed in from the 4-yard line to put the Skippers back up 29-25.
After a bad snap by Salmen on a punt attempt out of its end zone resulted in a safety to make it 31-25, the Skippers put the game away
Four plays into the drive, Hendricks ran for a 15-yard gain but got his leg twisted in the turf, forcing him to leave the game with things still in doubt.
Collura put those doubts to rest, completing all three of his passes to finish the drive, including a 13-yard scoring pass to Jake Jacketti to punctuate the win.
Jones said Collura’s play after stepping in for Hendricks was spectacular
“We’ve seen it for years coming up through junior high and having him with us this summer,” Jones said. “He is a varsity-ready kid, and I hope it’s not a serious injury with Ben, but if we have to go with Krew, we have confidence in him.”
Hendricks was happy to see Collura come in and play well.
“He was ready for it,” Hendricks said. “While
I’m out, he’s going to do great – I believe in him.”
Despite the defeat, Salmen coach Eric Chuter said there were bright spots for his team.
“I thought we came out in the third quarter and took the game over,” he said. “But we gave up some big plays on defense that let them back in the game and gave them life.
“I am not upset about this at all. This was Week 1, and this was a playoff-type atmosphere In my opinion, you had two really good football teams battling it out, and I don’t know if anybody else will be as battle-tested as us or them going forward.”
SCORE BY QUARTERS
FIRST QUARTER
SHS: Jimmy Chanzy 26 run (Isaac Plinski kick), 10:24, 7-0
MHS: Brennan McNeely 9 pass from Ben Hendricks (Carson Champagne kick), 3:37, 7-7
SECOND QUARTER
MHS: Hendricks 54 run (Colin Dwyer pass from Jax O’Quin), 10:32, 7-15
SHS: Plinski 26 FG, 5:03, 10-15
MHS: O’Quin 2 run (Champagne kick), 4:42, 10-22
SHS: Chanzy 8 run (Kordé Harris run), 1:41, 18-22
THIRD QUARTER
SHS: Da’John Howard 4 run (Plinski kick), 4:38, 25-22
MHS: Krew Collura 4 run (Champagne kick), 1:20, 25-29
FOURTH QUARTER
MHS: Safety, 6:06, 25-31
MHS: Jake Jacketti 13 pass from Collura (Champagne kick), 2:10, 25-38
STATISTICS SALMEN: 368 total yards (192 pass, 176 rush)
RUSHING: Jimmy Chanzy, 27-137, 2 TDs; Da’John Howard 19-21, TD; Kashius Sampson, 1-13.
RECEIVING: Terrance Mitchell, 4-81; Rey’sean Coleman, 4-61. PASSING: Howard, 11-18, 168 yards, INT
MANDEVILLE: 388 total yards (222 pass, 166 rush)
RUSHING: Ben Hendricks, 13-226, TD; Jax O’Quin, 7-21, TD; Krew Collura, 1-4, TD
RECEIVING: Jake Jacketti, 6-97, TD; Connor Konopka, 3-34; Brennan McNeely, 2-19, TD
PASSING: Hendricks, 11-16, 123 yards, TD; Collura, 3-3, 43 yards, TD
second half, the Wolverines marched 73 yards over nine plays for a touchdown without a single pass attempt to take a 7-6 lead.
Casnave finished with 149 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and 24 yards on two catches. Willis finished with 46 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
Northlake had a chance at a last-minute comeback with what would have been a 90yard drive with 36 seconds left to play, but ultimately came up about 20 yards short on the final play
“Let’s learn from it,” Northlake coach James Willis said. “At the end of the day, (Hannan) is a good team. They executed well, and we did not execute My point is that we have to handle our business and do what we have to do.”
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BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer
Junior quarterback Matthew Fussell threw four touchdown passes as Covington cruised to a 49-0 nondistrict victory at Bogalusa on Sept. 4.
“We challenged our kids to do what we do, and they responded,” Covington coach Greg Salter said. “We wanted to play to our level and be consistent. I thought they did that for the most part. We know we have to be consistent and compete week in and week out if we want to be successful. It was a good start to the season.”
Fussell got the start and played the first half, completing 7 of 10 passes for 141 yards with four scores and 29 yards rushing on three carries. Senior Andrew Reynolds took over in the second half, going 4 for 4 passing for 12 yards and a score. The Lions completed passes to seven different receivers. Senior Jiwaun Brock hauled in three catches for 78 yards and two TDs. Braeshun Weary had two catches for 54 yards and a score, while Jack Pompa and Mason Cryer had one TD catch each.
Pompa led all rushers with 89 yards on eight carries, while Reynolds and Rodney Clark each had TD runs. Clark’s 23-yard scoring run came on his first and only carry of the contest.
“I thought our backs ran hard,” Salter said. “Jake (Pompa) runs the ball hard and gets downhill quickly. Rodney (Clark) took advantage of his only carry. The offensive line opened up some holes for those guys. It was good to see that in our first game.”
Defensively, the Lions (1-0) recorded 11 tackles for a loss. Peyton Dwight and Steele Rogers posted eight tackles each. Brady Graham added six tackles and a PBU.
The Lions will host Franklinton in Week 2 for Covington’s Hall of Fame game.
BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer
It was a glimpse of what could be for Northshore volleyball.
The Panthers trailed perennial power Mount Carmel by two sets before a kill by junior Laynie Guilbeau forced a fourth set to the delight of the Northshore crowd
“Our kids played with no fear in the third set,” Northshore coach Danny Davis said. “We had a tight second set that we let slip away The kids just looked comfortable in the third set. I was hoping that we could carry that momentum into the fourth set, but Mount Carmel really kept the pressure on us.” The Cubs righted the ship in the final set as junior Lila Franovich recorded 25 kills for the second straight night, and the visitors earned a 25-18, 25-23, 23-25 25-12 nondistrict victory on Sept 3.
“We played pretty well,” Mount Carmel coach Taylor Ricaud said. “But we have a lot to clean up. We
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“As a setter it’s my job to try to confuse the defense, keeping them off balance We have strong hitters who have great ability and know how to finish. I trust them all to make the play,” Lanclos said. After a 25-12 SSA win in the first set, the second set was tied at 4 before sophomore Abbey Hartdegen stepped to the line and reeled off five straight points, including an ace Casi registered seven of her 14 kills in the Doves’ 25-17 victory
The Doves held an 11-8 advantage in the third set, when Lanclos took charge She reeled off eight straight points to ignite a 25-11 victory SSA sophomore Alex Liner added eight kills while senior libero Sophia Schliem recorded 14 digs. Rawlins said the Doves were simply dominant.
“Tonight was Lisa’s night and her Doves, but I’ll look forward to getting her the next time to hopefully even our head-to-head series,” Rawlins said.
“We had no offensive flow and could never get in system. You have to give the Doves credit. They were a dominant team. When we got a side out, we could never hold serve. Despite the sweep, I’m proud of the grit and fight our kids showed despite the scoreboard.”
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The match was a true family affair as Rawlins is godmother to Cardinale’s energetic 21-month-old daughter, Nora, who is a fixture at Doves’ games with her “Go Doves” sign. The duo’s oldest sister, Michelle, also attended the game. “It’s kind of hard to cheer for both of them equally during the match, when you want them both to do well. They’re both doing a great job coaching, showing ability and lots of patience,” Michelle said.
Sophomore setter Sarah Clement had 46 assists, while sophomore Ali Offner added 35 digs and three aces for the Cubs. Mount Carmel took advantage of some Northshore miscues to win the first two sets. In the opening set, the Panthers cut the lead to just two points at 15-13, but the Cubs closed on a 10-5 run, capped by Annabelle LaBure’s kill to seal a 25-18 victory Northshore struggled with serve-receive at the most inopportune times, including down the stretch. The Panthers (0-1) took their first lead of the match as Sarah Johnsen’s kill gave them a 20-19 advantage in the second set. It was just the beginning of a dramatic final nine points. The set was tied at 23 on Ava Saunier’s kill, but the Cubs would not be denied. LaBure answered with a kill, and Offner’s ace sealed a 25-23 victory “We were out of system for the most part tonight,” Davis said.
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“Credit goes to Mount Carmel for that I have to do a better job of preparing our players to make better first contact. That’s the most important thing because it opens up our offense. We were a little too predictable tonight.”
Despite those offensive struggles, the Panthers found their footing in the third set. Back-to-back aces by Bailey Schmit gave Northshore its second lead of the match at 11-9. A Riley Porter kill pushed the advantage to 23-19 before Guilbeau’s set-clincher forced a fourth set.
The Cubs rebounded in the final set as LaBure’s kill sealed a 25-12 victory Despite the seasonopening defeat, Davis was upbeat after the match. The Panthers were playing without senior Kalyssa Tolis, who is nursing a sprained ankle, but should return shortly Davis said Tolis will add another dimension to the offense and help improve ball control. The match also marked the varsity debuts for Porter (9 kills), junior Brooklyn Ballard and sophomore Imari Marsalis.
Senior setter Emily Martin led the Panthers with 32 assists, 21 digs and four blocks, while Guilbeau added 19 digs and 10 kills. Junior libero Gracie Schaff chipped in 18 digs.
Accardo, Esther Delores 'Deanie'
Esther Delores "Deanie" Accardo, a cherished ma‐triarch and esteemed busi‐nesswoman, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 91. A resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, she was born on February 27 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana Deanie was pre‐ceded in death by her par‐ents, Dallas Lacombe and Mary Mahoney and three of her siblings, Shirley Barcelona Dallas La‐combe, and Mickey Achor Deanie is the beloved mother of Darlene Thomas (Gerald) Guy Federer (Chauntel), and Phylis Zemke (Michael) She was a source of endless sup‐port and wisdom for her grandchildren Gerald Thomas Jr., Brent Thomas, Steven Federer Haley Fed‐erer, Tyler Martin, and Tay‐lor Martin as well as seven great-grandchildren She also leaves behind, to cher‐ish her memory, a host of nieces, nephews extended family members, dear friends, and two sisters, Lee Denina and Melba Twomey, who shared her passion for cheering on the Saints, a pastime that brought them much joy and many cherished mem‐ories. Deanie’s life was marked by her dedication to her family and her en‐trepreneurial spirit In 1965, she opened Deanie’s Restaurant and Bar on An‐nunciation Street in New Orleans; and in 1974, she established Deanie’s on Hayne a beloved, longstanding family-owned es‐tablishment and one of the last remaining seafood houses from the original Hayne Boulevard commu‐nity. She found great joy in cooking New Orleans cui‐sine for the people she loved and her kitchen be‐came a true gathering place for family and friends The restaurant re‐mains in the Accardo fam‐ily, a testament to her vi‐sion and legacy Her work ethic and commitment to excellence left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her Arrangements by Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell.
Pecunia, Georganne Fried 'Jan'
Georganne “Jan” Fried Pecunia age 90, of Slidell Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 23 2025, surrounded by family Born May 30, 1935, in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late George S. Fried Sr. and Josephine Favorita Fried. On January 18, 1958, she married Harold Jude Pecu‐nia, w m she shared 67 ye evoted mar‐riage. survived by her Harold; two sons Pecunia and his wife, Melanie, and Ron Pecunia and his wife Melissa; and seven grand‐children: Anna Claire, John Morris, Jackson, Hunter Bryce, Grace and An‐neliese. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, George Fried Jr Remembered for her extraordinary vocal tal‐ent, Jan chose to dedicate her life to family faith music and community. She was also admired for her elegance and grace al‐ways impeccably dressed and radiant. The family ex‐presses heartfelt gratitude to the teams at Slidell Memorial Hospital and Compassus Hospice for their exceptional care Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Born May 30, 1935, New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late George S Fried Sr and Josephine Favorita Fried. On January 18, 1958, she married Harold Jude Pecu‐nia, with whom she shared 67 years of devoted mar‐riage She is survived by her husband, Harold; two sons, Dr. Rick Pecunia and his wife, Melanie, and Ron Pecunia and his wife Melissa; and seven grand‐children: Anna Claire, John Morris, Jackson, Hunter, Bryce Grace and An‐neliese Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother George Fried Jr. Remembered for her extraordinary vocal tal‐ent, Jan chose to dedicate her life to family faith music and community She was also admired for her elegance and grace, al‐ways impeccably dressed and radiant The family ex‐presses heartfelt gratitude to the teams at Slidell Memorial Hospital and Compassus Hospice for their exceptional care Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA
Radykowski, Richard D. 'Danny' Join family and friends for a memorial for Danny Radykowski to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 am at the Large Pavilion in Bogue Falaya Wayside Park Danny was born September 18, 1959 and passed away on Febru‐ary 10, 2025. Danny had a career as a plumber in New Orleans, Slidell, and Cov‐ington and had recently re‐tired He was an avid out‐doorsman and a beloved son nephew brother uncle, and friend.
Scogin Jr., Douglas 'Skip'
Douglas “Skip” Scogin Jr., 78, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Slidell Skip was born May 27, 1947, in Port Arthur Texas When he was fifteen, the family moved to Slidell After attending Southeast Louisiana in Hammond Skip became an accoun‐tant for the U.S.D.A. He was a parishioner of St. Mar‐garet Mary where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Skip is survived by his sister, Susan F Sco‐gin Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home Inc., Slidell, LA.
Segrave Jr., Walter
Walter Joseph Segrave, Jr. passed away at his home in Diamondhead, MS on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was 91 years old Walter is survived by his son Walter Joseph Seg‐rave, III, his wife, Diane Williams Segrave, and their two children, Walter Austin Segrave and Ethan James Segrave. Walter is also sur‐vived by his daughter Karen Segrave McCall and her husband, Michael Dean McCall of Sherwood Arkansas Walter is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends. Walter was pre‐ceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie Louise Boyle Segrave his son, Matthew Paul Segrave and his four siblings; Audry Domecq, Joan Munch, William A. Segrave and Francis B Segrave. Born on June 6, 1934 in Queens New York to Walter and Sophie Larmann Segrave, Walter and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was a young boy Walter graduated from Holy Cross High School and attended Tulane University for a brief period of time. In January 1955, he joined the United States Navy whi rly 30 career n the mili n to serv Walter also nited Stat the Unit e Re‐serv ment on J civil‐ian s em‐
Segrave two children, Walter Austin Segrave and Ethan James Segrave Walter is also sur‐vived by his daughter Karen Segrave McCall and her husband, Michael Dean McCall of Sherwood, Arkansas. Walter is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and close friends Walter was pre‐ceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marie Louise Boyle Segrave, his son Matthew Paul Segrave and his four siblings; Audry Domecq, Joan Munch, William A. Segrave and Francis B. Segrave. Born on June 6, 1934 in Queens New York to Walter and Sophie Larmann Segrave, Walter and his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was a young boy Walter graduated from Holy Cross High School and attended Tulane University for a brief period of time In January 1955, he joined the United States Navy which began his nearly 30 career of serving in the military. In addition to serving in the Navy, Walter also served in the United States Air Force and the United States Air Force Re‐serve until his retirement on June 6 1994. In his civil‐ian career, Walter was em‐ployed by New York Life In‐surance Company for more than 20 years. Walter deeply loved and was dedi‐cated to his family beyond anything else. Walter also loved being on the water He spent much of his free time fishing, shrimping, and crabbing During foot‐ball season, Saturday nights were dedicated to watching Tulane Green Wave Football. Walter also enjoyed being around peo‐ple With his outgoing per‐sonality, he never met a stranger. He could walk into a room full of people he never met and walk out with new friends. Walter and his late wife Marie also loved to travel. For over 52 years, Walter and Marie traveled extensively throughout the country in various recreation vehi‐cles. In 1995, they pur‐chased their first Airstream the first of three. They joined the Wally Byam Caravan Club International where they met, and traveled with, friends from around the country. Walter was also president of the Louisiana Airstream Club from 20002001 and he served as Trustee multiple times As members of WBCCI Walter and Marie crisscrossed the United States dozens of times with their beloved dog Tasha visiting every state multiple times, in‐cluding Alaska They have also visited every province in Canada, the Yukon Terri‐tory, including a trip to the Arctic Circle Walter will be greatly missed by his fam‐ily and friends Arrange‐ments were entrusted to Honaker Funeral Home.
Felix “Fil” Tranchina, III, age 89, of Harvey, LA passed away on Saturday, August 9 2025. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Cannizzaro Tranchina. Fa‐ther of Michelle Tranchina Landry (Barry), Todd Tranchina Tiffani Tranchina (Michael), Chaz Tranchina (Jessica), and the late Michael Tranchina Son of the late Theodora Dekemel Tranchina and Felix Tranchina Jr Brother of Gwendolyn Kelley (the late Pat) and the late Terry F Tranchina (Fredine); grandfather of Jeramie Wright (Kassy), Gino Wright (Malarie), Zachary Tranchina and Shayne Tranchina (Keith); great grandfather of Julianne Jenna, Duke, Mack, Ali, Princeton, Boston, Hender‐son, Konnor, and Karsen He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins Fil was born and raised in New Orleans and a longtime resident of Harvey He was a graduate of Tulane University 1964, with a degree in account‐ing and owned Felix Tranchina III CPA Firm Fil was the longtime treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of West Jefferson (1978), where he was very in‐volved with the youth and the Rewards for Reading programs in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. He was passionate about pro‐viding them with the tools to be successful in life. He championed the outreach programs to the West Bank communities through Ki‐wanis. Supported activities for Wynhoven Nursing Home. He and his fellow Ki‐wanians delivered meals to Wynhoven Apartments for Christmas and Thanksgiv‐ing Fil was instrumental in the operations of Harvey Playground as a financial advisor coach of multiple sports, and mentor He was also a saxophone player and played with the “Silvertones” for many years He loved to
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