The St. Tammany Farmer 11-19-2025

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5-year-old boy killed by SUV while waiting for school bus

Grandmother arrested on vehicular homicide count

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

A Slidell grandmother was allegedl y under the influence on Nov 11 when she struck and killed her 5-year-old grandson with an SUV as he was waiting for the school bus, according to police.

Slidell police arrested Kristen Anders, 55, on a count of vehicular homicide.

The grandson was identified as Carson Lawson, according to James Hartman, a spokesperson for the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office.

Anders was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and other drugs when she got behind the wheel of a 2016 GMC Yukon to go to work. That’s when she struck Lawson in the driveway of their home in the 300 block of Spartan

‘Roadeo’ champ will compete for another title

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BY DARREN COOPER Contributing writer

Ty Dewitt was the type of kid sitting in his dad Robert’s lap at the controls of a tractor in Goodbee when he was 2 years old. Or maybe even younger

“I was probably 5 or 6 when I drove it myself,” said Dewitt, softly

Now 23, Dewitt is an employee at St. Tammany Parish Department of Public Works and a champion in the world of Roadeo, a challenge where drivers pilot multiple heavy equipment machines (backhoes, mini-excavators, bobcats and ZTR mowers) around an obstacle course and perform various tasks against the clock.

Dewitt will be one of the drivers on Nov 21 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington in the American Public Works Association Northshore Branch Roadeo. The event starts at 7 a.m.

“They are changing it up a little bit this year,” said Dewitt. “I am a believer in you win some and you lose some. Just go out there and do the best you can.”

His family moved out of Goodbee to Bush for more land and space to play, and dad is a head

BY KADEE KRIEGER Contributing writer

Nine Slidell artists banded together 62 years ago to create the Slidell Art League, one of the oldest continually operating organizations in the city Decades later, the plan they put in place is a testament to the success that results when artists support artists. “I give them so much credit for helping me progress and giving me just what I needed,” said 20-year member

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Drum Majors Owen Argueta, left, and Connor Russo are showmen leading a show band, and the pair just helped lead the St. Paul’s School Marching Wolves to the first state marching band championship in school history ä See story, more photos. PAGE 2A

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Northshore High, St. Paul’s march like champions

BY KADEE KRIEGER

Contributing writer

The St. Paul’s School Marching Wolves and the Northshore High School Panther Pride each wowed both the crowds and judges this month with competition performances, earning them the titles of state marching band champions for the first time in their schools’ history

Held in Cowboy Stadium at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, the second Louisiana Music Educators Association State Marching Band competition brought together more than 5,000 students from 82 schools statewide competing in Louisiana’s largest high school marching band festival and competition

The Marching Wolves took the championship title among the eight schools in their division of 1T, while the Panther Pride captured the top spot out of 15 schools in the 2C division.

In addition, both Mandeville High in Division 4C and Lakeshore High in Division 1C took the runner-up spots. Northlake Christian School, Pope John Paul II School and Pearl River High competed in 1C; Slidell High competed in 3C, earning a superior rating in percussion and auxiliary; and Fontainebleau High in 5C, earning a superior rating in percussion and auxiliary

The event in 2024 replaced the Louisiana Showcase of Marching Bands, which had been held for more than 30 years One of the hallmarks of the new competition format is that it opened registration to both corps bands and traditional style bands, also known as show bands, which are focused more on entertainment than competition Panther Pride senior drum major Kira Mixon said she burst into in tears when she heard Northshore’s name called as champions since it ended the band’s 11-year streak as runners-up. “I cried because we’ve worked so hard for this but also because it marked the last chance for me to lead my team on the podium. The win came at the perfect moment.”

While the corps style Northshore High Panther Pride band has a tradition of competing, the event marked only the second time since its start in the mid-

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1960s that St. Pauls’ Marching Wolves, a traditional style band, have been part of a competition.

St. Paul’s Band Director Andrew Moran said that after taking fourth place in their inaugural competition in 2024, band members returned this year motivated

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to improve and truly compete for the championship.

“We listened to the remarks last year and felt like we knew what we needed to do,” he said. “We put in the work, and then we had fun with it.”

Senior drum major Connor

something over, police said. When police arrived at the scene just after 7 a.m., Anders allegedly showed signs of impairment. Police said that a breathalyzer confirmed she was under the

Russo said after the band’s 2024 competition debut, he fine-tuned his work with band members, keeping a keen eye on uniformity

“We really focused on our style of marching, staying in synch with both steps and music,” said Russo. “We learned a lot last year

influence. A blood sample was taken from Anders for analysis. Anders did not have any prior arrests, said Slidell Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau. During the news confer-

and it really gave everyone a push to improve and the motivation to show what we can do.”

Russo said being part of the competition brought a new level of excitement to the Marching Wolves’ fall season. “As more of a show band, we tend to concentrate on the Mardi Gras season, but the competition gives us a fun goal and something extra to work for during the football season.” A crowd favorite on Carnival season parade routes, the nearly 100-member Marching Wolves model their high-energy, entertainment style after Southern University and other historically Black colleges and universities that created what is now known as traditional style, Moran said. Their LMEA championship performance, “Queens of Pop,” showcased that energy and included songs from Brittany Spears, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Whitney Houston and Beyonce. Moran said the state championship is a proud moment for the program, but that the title won’t keep the band from focusing on its primary mission. “Our whole purpose is to make people smile, to entertain. We will always remain true to who we are.” Northshore co-band director Joshua Stearman said that the 70-member Panther Pride has held a “champion mindset” all year, in part because of an intentional focus from Stearman and co-director, Jess Lambert, but also because of an emotional connection to this year’s performance.

Band members dedicated it to classmate and percussion player, Evan Williams, who died in May “We had some seniors really step up in leadership and everyone got behind honoring him,” Stearman said. “It was quite emotional.” Mixon, who is in her third year as drum major said she focused this year on keeping the band operating as a family “It helps to boost everyone’s character and to hype everyone up in practice,” she said. “I also wanted everyone to know they can depend on me as a leader, but also talk to me as a friend. That balance is important.” For the complete results among all the schools in the competition, visit https://lmeamusic.org/lmeastate-marching-championships/.

ence, Seuzeneau called the boy’s killing a “tragic accident.”

Seuzeneau said he had spoken with the mother of Lawson multiple times. “I just want everybody to

understand that this is a very tragic situation for this family,” Seuzeneau said. “We appreciate the prayers for this family,” he said. “Go home tonight and hug your loved ones a little closer.”

Drake Ott, center, on drums

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Senior rum Major Connor Russo leads the St Paul’s School Marching Wolves.

President’s Arts Awards, presented by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs. The Slidell Art League brings artist members together for monthly competitions, then creates art shows for the community from the results of their collaborative efforts. The competition is divided into apprentice and master levels, and at the end of the year the group votes on a top artist of the year Christopher said the league includes artists in all styles, from abstract to realistic and mediums ranging from photography and clay to painting. “They really are a great resource for anyone interested in art. It has provided an amazing way to gain exposure as an artist,” she said.

The 161-member Slidell Art League holds several shows annually, drawing artists from across the Gulf Coast. An exhibit is currently underway at Slidell Memorial Hospital, one of the guild’s favored venues. Since its inception, members considered it a priority to sprinkle exhibits throughout the community, where residents could experience art as they went about daily life. Through the years, exhibits could be found displayed in area businesses, churches and retirement centers, as well as in the Northshore Square Mall, the Slidell Train Depot and Slidell City Hall. In the past five years, most regular exhibits are held at Slidell Memorial Hospital and the Christ Episcopal Church, where members hold monthly meetings.

“They have a history of bringing artists together and inspiring each other The work that has come out of the Slidell Art League is incredible,” said Alex Carollo, director of Cultural and Public Affairs for the City of Slidell. Parish President Mike Cooper said that the President’s Arts Awards, presented by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs and the Parish President, honors individuals and organizations that have made lasting contributions “to the fabric of St. Tammany Parish.”

More than six decades ago, the Slidell Art League began with nine members; today it has 161 members and many of

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the League as part of its ‘Love Happiness & Art’ exhibit at SMH — a ‘living gallery’ that makes art easily accessible to everyone.

2025 ST. TAMMANY PRESIDENT’S ARTS AWARD WINNERS

PERFORMING ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Jonathan Sturcken

VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Bernard Mattox

LITERARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Maurice LeGardeur

MUSICAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: John Autin

CULINARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Patton’s Fine Food and Catering

PATRON OF THE ARTS: Saladino Gallery

OUTSTANDING SERVICE

AWARD: St.Tammany Parish Fair Board of Volunteers

PRESIDENT’S AWARD: Manuel and Patterson Guitar Makers/ Columbia Street Guitar Studio

NATIVE SON AWARD: Theo Von

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

AWARD: Slidell Art League

The awards honor “the talented artists and patrons who brighten our communities with artistic, musical and performative works,” said Cooper He thanked the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs for their continued support in fostering and promoting arts programs throughout our parish.

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“Back at the house, we have a skidsteer, three tractors,” said Dewitt. “I started my own little business outside the parish. I am doing what I love dirt work.”

Dewitt graduated from Covington High School and knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to drive big machines, move dirt and build things. He loves the idea of using the machines to make an impact and turn something into nothing.

“It really started when I was young, my cousin was a mechanic with heavy equipment, my dad always had tractors his whole life, and I was always helping out the family,” he said. “The more I did it, the more I loved it,” Dewitt said “I was probably outside more than I was inside.”

This is Dewitt’s fifth year working for the St. Tammany Parish DPW He started at the bottom as a grass cutter He heard about the Roadeo a few years ago when coming into work and he signed up to participate. All that time in the seat as a kid paid off. Dewitt won first place locally and went to Atlanta, where he won the national title. Last year, he won the title in Covington, but couldn’t go to nationals in Chicago.

Mary Christopher, a 20-year-member of the Slidell Art League, credits the group with giving her just what she needed to help her succeed — including competition. Here she stands by her winning piece, “Frannie’s Iris,” where it hangs as part of a current league exhibition in the corridors of Slidell Memorial Hospital.

“St. Tammany Parish is home to so many remarkable artists, and the President’s Arts Awards gives us the opportunity to celebrate their work and service to our community,” said Commission of Cultural Affairs Chair Laura Prisco. “St Tammany Parish is a community proud to support, recognize and celebrate our talented artists, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at this year’s ceremony.”

The invitation-only celebration will be held inside of the River Mill Center in Covington on Nov 20 with music by the Mandeville High School Jazz Band.

Ty Hewitt is a ‘Roadeo’ champ from previous Public Works employee competitions driving heavy equipment through obstacle courses and in other challenging exercises — and he’s about to compete in another one being held at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds.

“It was the same weekend as my wedding,” he said. Dewitt and his wife, Myra, who grew up in Folsom, now have 20 acres and a couple of cows, donkeys and goats. Of course, Dewitt cleared the land with his family before putting a modular home on the property Dewitt likes to hunt every season deer and hog — and go fishing. Myra has her degree in biology from Southeastern and is studying to be a registered nurse.

Dewitt says there’s no secret to being a Roadeo champion. It just takes time, patience and confidence in the seat This year’s nationals are in Texas, and Dewitt would like to go.

“Just take your time, that’s the best advice,” said Dewitt. “Don’t rush through it. Get plenty of seat time, learn and get comfortable. When you get scared, that’s when it can hurt you. You can’t be scared.”

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Each year,the NSpire StartupSlamdelivers a spectaculareveningfilled with live music, networking,and some of themostexciting business ideascomingthrough theNorthshore. The2026NSpireStartup Slam willtakeplace at theColumbiaTheatre forthe Performing Arts in Downtown Hammond, beginningwith a networking receptionat4:30p.m.followed by an exhilarating live battle of innovation whererisingentrepreneurs willshowcase theirgroundbreakingideas,connect with industry leaders, andcompete forone of the

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TheNSpireStartup Slam is open to any business with operations basedinorwilling to relocatetothe Northshore (St. Tammany, Tangipahoa,orWashington Parish)for at leasttwo yearsand actively participateinthe STartUPNorthshoreentrepreneurial ecosystem. Startups from allindustries,backgrounds, andlocations areinvited to apply. Theventure must be legallyincorporated, have been in business forfive yearsorlessorbeanexisting business creating anew division or entity,and have generatedlessthan$1,000,000 in annual revenuein2025. Nonprofit organizations and previous NSpire StartupSlamwinners arenot eligible to enter.

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Susan Erickson stands alongside her mother’s Best in Show painting ‘Turtles on Lily Pond, a showpiece in the Slidell Art League’s current exhibit in the corridors of SMH from the front door to the Emergency Room.

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ST TAMMANY TAX MEASURES

Tammany voters say yes to pair of fire protection propositions

Recreation tax in Abita Springs area defeated

BY BOB WARREN Staff writer

Voters in two parts of St Tammany Parish approved tax mea-

sures for their fire protection districts on Nov 15, but a recreation tax proposition in the Abita Springs area failed. In the Lacombe area, Fire Protection District No. 3 asked voters to approve a single 34.95-mill property tax and do away with an existing 25.01-mill tax and a 9.94mill tax.

Complete but unofficial returns

show 77% voting yes and 23% voting no. Voter turnout was a paltry 9%

The 34.95-mill tax is for 20 years and will bring in around $3.46 million annually to pay for fire protection services in the district. In east-central St. Tammany voters in Fire Protection District No. 7 renewed the district’s 5.21-

FROM SHADOWS TO SPOTLIGHT

The St. Tammany Parish social calendar is filled with important events throughout the year We’ve asked organizers to help us highlight people who work behind the scenes to quietly make our most beloved events successful. We’re calling the feature “From Shadows to Spotlight” and letting it be a

mill property tax. That tax, which is expected to bring in around $315,900 annually, will begin in 2027 and run through 2036. Complete but unofficial returns show 59% voting yes and 41% voting no. The unofficial voter turnout was 6%.

But while the fire taxes were approved, voters in the Abita Springs area shot down a 9.26mill tax proposition for the Recreation District No. 11 on Saturday

reminder that not only is one of our area’s biggest events coming up, but also to remind readers the tremendous effect one caring person can have on our community Be well! Andrew Canulette, editor, St. Tammany Farmer

Retired Slidell principal still inspiring, organizing

BY JESSICA SAGGIO

Contributing writer

From a career as an elementary school principal to coordinating Thanksgiving dinners for hundreds in St. Tammany Parish, Tassie Wahl is a master at bringing people together

The now-retired Cypress Cove principal is the volunteer behind facilitating all the nitty-gritty details of St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Thanksgiving boxes — and for bringing together the community to make it happen. Wahl can rattle off the entire process on how the ministry’s Thanksgiving boxes come together each year

The boxes, which provide all the materials for a Thanksgiving meal and a gift certificate for a turkey or ham, are intended for those facing financial hardship. Schools and organizations around Slidell rally for the cause and come through with big truckloads of donations each year Much of that is thanks to Wahl’s networking.

“She has grown the community involvement in the program by leveraging her past role as a St. Tammany School principal to coordinate food drives at the local schools,” said Sue Rotolo, ministry director at St. Luke’s. “ Tassie is the perfect volunteer Organized, compassionate, attention to detail, she uses her talents to help insure 300 families get a ‘hug’ from their community at Thanksgiving in the form of a holiday meal.”

The boxes will be put together once donations are fully collected this week. Wahl will escort a handful of male volunteers from the men’s ministry and Knights of Columbus as they go from school to school to haul back the hundreds of pounds of food. Then, teams of volunteers, both kids and adults all coordinated by Wahl, will come together to sort and pack. Distribution, now a well-oiled machine with a drive-through pickup line, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov 24 An application is required to receive a box, an effort Wahl and her team work to promote ahead of time. Wahl said the boxes not only benefit families throughout

Tassie Wahl is a master at bringing people together GOOD SAMARITAN THANKSGIVING BOXES

WHAT: Good Samaritan Ministry program to provide Thanksgiving meals for those facing economic hardship

WHERE: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell

WHEN: Food distribution takes place Nov. 24, 9 a.m.- noon WHO: To those registered in advance; registration is closed.To volunteer or donate, call (985) 641-6421. FOR MORE: Visit saintlukeslidell.org/goodsams

the area, but also many senior citizens living in assisted living facilities on fixed incomes.

“It was fairly easy for me to do that,” Wahl said of her ability to get many of the area schools involved. “And it’s heartwarming to go and see the canned goods and hundreds of kids helping.”

Wahl first got involved after her retirement from Cypress Cove in 2014, volunteering as a helping hand

to sort donations. Within three years, Rotolo asked her to take the lead and use her skill set to grow the program.

“I said ‘Sure I can do that,’ ” said Wahl when asked to step in. “ I thought, I know these principals, let’s give them a call. They were all interested in participating, and over the years, it’s grown from a few schools to now I’ve got 10 schools.”

And while Wahl has been co-chairing the drive for the past 11 years, she’s quick to step out of the spotlight, emphasizing that it’s a team effort.

“It’s the whole community, not just a few adult volunteers,” Wahl said. “I couldn’t do it without the volunteers.”

But Wahl’s volunteer work doesn’t stop at Thanksgiving. She’s also involved in a St. Luke’s ministry that makes rosaries for soldiers and, as a master gardener, can be found pulling weeds at the church. Also a wife, mom to two sons and grandmother to three grandsons, Wahl said it’s simply rewarding to help others.

“I enjoy helping other people, I don’t know, it just brings me joy to help other people,” she said. “It’s just a great feeling.”

That tax, which would have been for 20 years, would have replaced the current 10-year, 10mill property tax that voters approved in 2021. Complete but unofficial returns show 58% voting no and 42% vot-

Veteran-owned businesses can pay reduced license fees

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

Before he became an elected member of the St Tammany Parish Council, Pat Phillips was a major in the U.S. Marines, flying airplanes during the first Gulf War.

Responding to the difficulties some veterans can have returning to civilian life after their service, Phillips has sponsored two pieces of legislation to help veterans going through that transition, he said in an interview on Nov. 10, which he noted was the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Thanks to one of the pieces of legislation, starting Jan. 1, St. Tammany businesses certified by the Louisiana Veterans First Business Initiative will receive a $500 savings on parish occupational license fees.

oid Task Force to annually share $25,000 of its opioid settlement money with the Veterans Court. The opioid settlement money is money that pharmaceutical companies paid to U.S states to settle lawsuits for their role in the opioid crisis. The task force has agreed to share $30,000 with the Veterans Court, Phillips said.

If a business owes the parish $500 or less in license fees, it pays nothing If a business owes more than $500 in license fees, then the first $500 is waived.

There are currently 139 total businesses in St. Tammany Parish registered with the Louisiana Veterans First Business Initiative, said Assistant Council Administrator Kristine Scherer

Of those, 31 have business licenses with the parish and now 21 of the businesses will pay nothing in parish license fees. Ten can receive $500 off, Scherer said.

The Parish Council passed the ordinance in August.

The month before, in July, the parish adopted a resolution sponsored by Phillips asking the parish’s Opi-

Veterans Court is a specialty court created in the 22nd Judicial District that allows veterans who have plead guilty to certain crimes to avoid jail time by completing a program that includes regular meetings with a mentor and an intensive outpatient treatment program. Around 20 veterans are enrolled in the program at any given time, said 22nd JDC Specialty Courts Coordinator Shannon Hattier Many of them have been convicted of possession of controlled substances, she said. The Louisiana Supreme Court funds Veterans Court, Hattier said, and some of the veterans’ needs go unmet.

The $30,000 that the Opioid Task Force has agreed to share with the Veterans Court will help pay for their transportation, housing and more intensive treatment for veterans in the program, Hattier said.

“It helps them promote assistance for the veterans, helps them get back on track,” Phillips said. Phillips was elected to the St. Tammany Parish Council in 2023. He retired from the U.S. Marines in 2004 after more than 20 years in the service.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Mandeville City Council is soliciting resumes for an appointment to the Mandeville Parks and Parkways Committee

Applicant must have interest in trees as a major component of Mandeville’s physical and aesthetic environment and cannot be an elected official, an employee of the City, or a member of it’s Planning and Zoning Commission

Please send your resume to the attention of: Mandeville City Council Clerk 3101 East Causeway

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School system names students of the year

Trio selected as best of the best, will represent parish in regional competition

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Fifth grade student Brix LaFontaine, of Little Oak Middle School, Robert Ryals IV, an eighth grader at Fontainebleau Junior High, and Beija Lopes-Morgan, a senior at Mandeville High, have been selected as the St Tammany Parish Public School System’s 2025-2026 Students of the Year and will represent the system in the upcoming zone/regional competitions

The students were selected based on their outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills, character and service to their schools and communities. Each was first chosen as students of the year at the school level before being selected at the district level by a panel of judges.

“Brix, Robert and Beija are exactly what the St. Tammany Parish’s education system represents. We are so proud of these young scholars and could not be happier to see all of their hard work pay off,” Superintendent Frank Jabbia said. “To say

we are excited to see what the next rounds of the competition and their own personal futures have in store for them would be a massive understatement. We’re confident that all three of these students will continue to prosper and succeed in every possible way.”

n Brix LaFontaine serves as the ambassador for his class and is active in both the 4-H Club and Sunshine Committee; participates in football, basketball baseball, soccer and swimming; and has served as captain of his football team for the past four years. Outside of school, he is involved in various ministries and charitable efforts with a focus on helping others. Earlier this year, he created his own organization, Kicks with Brix, which collects shoes for kids in need. Brix aspires to become an engineer or a doctor when he grows up.

n Robert Ryals plays tuba in the school’s concert band and bass in the Fontainebleau Junior High Jazz Ensemble; participates in both the Talented Art and Talented Theatre programs; is an avid reader who averages about two hours of reading a day, and even more on the weekend, allowing him to finish at least one book each week. Outside of school, he trains in karate and has earned a black belt. He also

volunteers in several capacities with Redemption Student Ministry Robert plans to pursue a career in the military and forensic anthropology to embrace his passion for helping others.

n Beija Lopes-Morgan is focused on creating a better world for those around her She serves as student body president; is active in Skipper Buddies Club; Waymaker Mentor Club; and the Lighthouse Leadership Team. Statewide, Beija is the K-12 Student Representative to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, where she represents the voices of students in Louisiana’s public, private and charter schools across Louisiana She also serves as the state vice president of the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council; and is a member of the Executive Board of Louisiana Association of Student Councils. In these roles, she advocates for equitable educational access and increased civic engagement. Beija also volunteers at a camp for students with special needs and gives her time to Special Olympics Louisiana. After graduation, she plans to pursue studies in public policy with a concentration in educational policy She plans for a career in civil service.

Folsom plans to clean up blighted, deserted property

BY JIM DERRY

Contributing writer

In an effort to clean up blighted property around town, the Folsom Board of Alderman have voted unanimously to “provide a clear and lawful process” for condemning, repairing or removing such structures Mayor Lance Willie made it clear the ordinance is being put in place mainly for uninhabited properties and to prevent squatters.

“Let’s move forward and clean up some of this,” he told the three-member board on Nov 10. “Some of these properties, there’s no true owner of them. They have been in the family for years — they might have people who live in California who own the property and don’t even know what it looks like.

“We’re going to try and contact them as a town and take care of it.”

Before Alderwoman DeAnna Mingo voted her support, she had Willie clarify that this is not an attempt to go after those living in properties who may

not have the funds to make certain fixes or repairs. Also, she wanted to make it clear the town needs to present options for “referrals for the elderly, special cases” and those who simply don’t have the money or can’t do it.

“I hope it doesn’t get to that,” said Willie, who said owners would have plenty of notice before any actions would be taken. Even for those properties with deceased owners, letters would be sent to their next of kin to give them time to figure out what they want to do.

“The structures we are going to be looking at are structures that don’t have water (running) to it, they don’t have electricity,” he said.

“We’re talking about places that have just been sitting there, and there isn’t anyone living there.

“We have a trailer right now and no one is supposed to be living in it. Someone is living in it. (Police Chief) Shilo (Bruhl) and them look at it at night, but (squatters) hide. People see them coming and going.

I guess the bridge people

have moved to a trailer, and we are going to try and clean up Folsom.”

In other town business, in an effort to get the state to issue funds to help build a new well and tank, the board approved setting aside $1.7 million for the project. By doing so, they can now apply for a state grant that would, if approved, pay for the remainder of the $6.8 million in costs.

Willie said the life of a well is “about 50 years old, and this one is about that old.”

The state will decide who gets the grant on a point system, and at the top of the list in accruing points is already having at least one-quarter of the funds to co-pay If approved, Spangler Construction of Hammond will build the well.

And finally, Folsom’s event planner, Paige Mizell, bragged on their successful Veterans Day program during which the town handed out 10 quilts for veterans and goodie bags to those who attended in the St. Tammany Parish Public Library’s Folsom branch.

STEM Quest will keep kids’ minds active during holiday break

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During the Thanksgiving school break, keep kids minds active at the annual STEM Quest Innovation Days at Pelican Park organized by the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany STEM Quest Innovation Days will take place on Nov. 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pelican Park Brown Gym near Mandeville. The event is free “School is out, and it’s a perfect time for families to come enjoy a morning of free STEM activities from local companies and organizations,” said Marlo Christensen, director of marketing for the Children’s Mu-

seum of St. Tammany

Attendees will be given a wristband for admission to the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany, just west of Pelican Park near Mandeville. A shuttle will run from the park to the museum from. on both days.

“Children can have fun by participating in hands-on activities,” Christensen said “Families come from all over the Gulf South to come to this event.” The Children’s Museum partnered with numerous organizations to create learning opportunities for kids at the STEM Quest Innovation Days They include Pelican State Credit Union, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s

Office, Northshore Technical Community College’s Mechatronics Mobile Lab, Pontchartrain Conservancy LSU AgCenter-Youth Wetlands Program, St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement, EagleBots FTC 22032 Robotics Team, Pelican Park Nature Club, Pelican Park Astronomy Program, Solar System Ambassadors, Culinary Kids of Mandeville, Ampirical, Time with Ty, NAMISoutheast Louisiana, Nature on the Geaux, KidStrong, St. Tammany Parish Library Istrouma Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, Scouting America, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges.

New Madisonville water tower plan moving swiftly

BY JIM DERRY Contributing writer

A new $9 million water tower in Madisonville seems to be on the fast track through the town council and could be approved at its December meeting.

The five-member council and Mayor Jean Pelloat spent a good chunk of their twohour Nov 12 meeting discussing whether they want to replace the current twowell system with one larger, elevated tower and well that could service the entire town with cleaner water

To do so, it would have to secure a loan through the Local Government Assistance Program, in which at least half of the payments could be forgiven through the state In turn, if approved, the town also would have to install water meters on all properties throughout Madisonville.

Currently, town residents are on a flat rate, and “they love it,” Pelloat said. However, the loan would require putting meters on each property, which could cost up to $2 million.

“If we put in the new tower, we would have enough pressure to get (the water) through the town,” he said. “Some other factors in why we want to do this is that we have manganese and iron

in our water in one well. A small amount, but we still have it.

“We’re hoping not only to have better pressure by putting in the elevated tank, but the new well wouldn’t have the manganese and iron in it. This isn’t a wish list: the citizens have problems with this. They don’t want us to treat it with chemicals.”

To secure the loan, the town must submit an application through the LGAP program, and then it would find out what the loan forgiveness amount would be.

The town council must first pass a resolution to approve the application, which could come after a committee meeting later in November and be finalized at December’s full meeting.

To roof or not

The council also debated whether the cost of a new roof for its Community Center was too expensive or whether it needed to potentially spend more for an updated style and improved appearance. In the end, the approximately $240,000 in funding to replace the current roof was unanimously approved.

The building, which was Madisonville’s Town Hall until 2023, now serves as a host for wedding receptions, business meetings and special events — both for the town and for those in and around the area.

Shelf life on signs

The council tabled an ordinance that would prevent residents from keeping temporary signs in front of or on their properties for longer than 30 days before an event or 5 days afterward. This includes political signs, notices of a sale and the like.

“This is to identify any temporary sign, not just political signs, and it has been a problem,” Pelloat said. “This is about limiting or minimizing the time that they are up. How far in advance of an election do we need a sign? You’ll see them six months in advance, and it’s an eyesore.” The topic likely will come up again during next month’s meeting.

The Northshore Humane Society in Covington hopes to get its pets into peoples’ homes to share the Thanksgiving holidays, and to help do that, they are hosting a “Barks-giving” foster program that makes it happen at absolutely no cost to participating families.

Such placements would give fostered cats and dogs plenty of human company in a safe place, and perhaps help some loving families and deserving animals discover that they want to stay together forever

“Our goal is to get 100% of our animals into loving homes, even if it’s just for a few days,” said Scott Bernier, CEO of Northshore Humane Society. “While our dedicated animal care staff

The program is a natural way for potential pet adopters to try fostering before making a long-term commitment, and the shelter provides everything — all supplies, food, toys and kennels thanks to shelter benefactors.

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Brix LaFontaine Robert Ryals IV Beija Lopes-Morgan

Amy Serrano said it was growing up in proximity to others in need especially those her age, that prompted her to seek out volunteer opportnities and at a young age and ultimately create the Coats for Christmas noprofit.

Early impressions lead to coat program in St. Tammany

BY MARGARET ALBERT

Contributing writer

A young woman growing up in proximity to others in need, especially those her age prompted Amy Serrano to seek out volunteer opportunities early in life. It wasn’t long before Coats for Christmas, a community nonprofit, became one of Serrano’s trademark causes. Coats for Christmas is collecting new and lovingly used coats in St. Tammany, Orleans, and Jefferson parishes from through Dec 19 in time for Christmas distribution

COATS FOR CHRISTMAS

WHAT: New and lovingly used coats can be donates in St.Tammany, Jefferson and Orleans parishes. WHEN: Nov 13 through Dec. 19

In Mandeville, drop coats at RE/MAX Alliance, 625 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite C; the contact is Melissa Mullis at (985) 6291705

While pursuing a media career, Serrano said she never abandoned the cause of her heart, to create initiatives that bring community members together to provide for the less fortunate among them Her nonprofit, One Better World Project, has become the umbrella organization for Coats for Christmas and other smaller community-based projects.

In Covington, drop coats at the Elan Leasing Office, 520 Myrtle Drive, Terra Bella Village; the contact is Ashley Jefferson at (985) 3139159.

In New Orleans coordinate pick-ups by contacting Natalya Rostovshchikova at (985) 628-0408. In Jefferson Parish, drop coats at Kenner Kidney Consultants in the office of Drs. Nimkevych, Uribe and Morse, Suite 305, at 200 W. Esplanada Ave; the contact in Jefferson is also Natalya Rostovshchikova at (985) 628-0408.

St. Tammany party among the pallets sets giving record

BY LISA VON EBERSTEIN Contributing writer

A touch of “007” glamour met community generosity on Nov 7 during the Northshore Food Bank’s 23rd annual Pallets With Purpose gala. “Shaken Not Stirred” raised a record-breaking $111,000 to support people in need in St. Tammany Parish.

The sold-out event drew a crowd of about 300 guests elegantly dressed in the transformed food bank warehouse space, complete with casinostyle gaming tables, raffles, live and silent auctions, an elaborate dinner buffet, whiskey-tasting bar and James Bond-themed cocktails. The evening’s success went far beyond games, as proceeds from the gala will help to keep food shelves stocked with essential items to fight food insecurity on the northshore.

or 27% more than September

“We’re on track to distribute more than a million pounds of food this year,” Roussel said. Volunteer Kristy Bourgeois, who spearheads decorating for Pallets With Purpose and packs food boxes at the warehouse, said the food bank is a great resource for those who are finding themselves in need now “So many families already struggle. Now with uncertainty around SNAP (benefits) and the holidays coming up, it just makes it harder for families who are trying to make ends meet,” Bourgeois said. Other volunteers who served on the event committee this year with Bourgeois are: Gianna Schlottman, Laurel Crosby, Vickie Harley, Melissa Tryforos and Catherine Cooper Northshore Food Bank is

“This began as a memorial to my late husband, Heath Travis Peterson,” Serrano said “In cleaning out his closet, I realized how many coats he owned and knew he would want me to make this into something significant.”

One of the dropoff locations for coats in St Tammany this year is ReMax Alliance in Mandeville, the office of Realtor Melissa Mullis. When Serrano mentioned the need for community partners for this project, Mullis replied, “I’m in!”

“As a real estate agent, I know how lucky most of us are here in St Tammany and that we should be giving back to those who are not.” In addition to providing a drop-off location, Mullis has asked those attending her ReMax appreciation party to bring a coat for donation While this is the third she has participated, this is the first time Mullis is collecting coats at her appreciation party The second drop-off location in St. Tammany is Elan at Terra Bella, in Covington, the office of Ashley Jefferson. The two women met a few years ago when Serrano was looking for an apartment. “We have been more than willing to become involved in a project that benefits those who are in need. Giving to those people at Christmas is important,” said Jefferson.

Also in their third year of collecting Coats for Christmas, Jefferson says that the experience has encouraged Elan to partner with the Food Bank as well

“This is extra important this year,” said food bank CEO Yvette Roussel, explaining that the unrestricted funds help the food bank support its nine nutritional programs, plus expand on programs, stock shelves and more. She said there is an increased need for food assistance recently due to a revised budget from the federal government affecting aid to food banks.

“Our USDA food has decreased drastically by about 53% since this time last year So that means that community donations, financial food donations and events such as this, (are) more important to help us fill the gap. If we don’t get that food, we have to go out and collect it or purchase food, so we are bridging that gap more this year than ever before,” she said. The food bank serves about 350 families per week, and about 2,400 families per year In September, the food bank registered 20% more households than in a typical month, and in October there were 104 new households registered

Volunteers Sherri Michelet, Karen Reisch, Sharon Drucker, Matthew Roussel

Robert and Julie Groeneveld, Lori Swider, Jose Balli, Laura and Rodney Isolani

Missy Epperson and and Fran Omner

Ellen Salvaggio, Kristy Bourgeois

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Marilyn Guitreau, Yvette Roussel and Connie Landrum

Sam Baumgartner, board secretary; April LaFontaine, vice chairwoman; Luther Willems, board member; Jamika Raymond, board member; and Gianna Schlottman, board chairwoman

Theater community makes merry and bright

BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer

St. Tammany’s little theater community

is in the mood to celebrate Christmas, and its members plan to spread that spirit around with seasonal shows and special events.

Playmakers Theater near Covington will launch its holiday offering on Nov 29 with a special version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Ken Ludwig, and everyone knows how the story starts.

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”… But wait! A mouse is stirring because Santa missed his house last year And before you can say “Merry Christmas,” the story is off on wild adventures with a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take “no” for an answer

It’s a joyful tribute to the holiday season that runs through Dec. 14, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., at 19106 Playmakers Road. Ticket prices range from $17.59 to $28.29. Get them and a complete schedule of shows at www.playmakersinc.com online.

The 30 by Niney Theatre in Mandeville is celebrating the season with “A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular” from Dec. 5-14 with curtains at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. And there will be milk and cookies at every performance.

Get ready for glitter and glam because this is the season to be jolly at 880 Lafayette St. This will be a spirited celebration for the entire family, a gala filled with local performers of all ages. This glittering spectacle of singing and dancing should get everyone ready for the holidays.

Tickets from $16-$24, plus taxes and

fees. Get them and a complete schedule at 30byninety.com.

At the Cutting Edge Theater in Slidell, “The Christmas Show: A Modern Carol,” is planned Dec. 5-14 to help families usher in the biggest holiday season of the year

It’s a contemporary twist on a timeless favorite, blending infectious, up-tothe-minute pop and holiday tunes with vibrant storytelling, fresh staging and dazzling visuals.

Follow Scrooge through a night of heartwarming encounters and transformative melodies as familiar characters weave in today’s chart-toppers and beloved Christmas carols. It’s a musical journey that celebrates generosity, hope and the magic of the season.

Rediscover the classic story with a joyful, contemporary heartbeat at 767 Robert Blvd. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.;

tickets $35 to $45, plus service fees Go to cuttingedgetheater.com

Slidell Little Theatre is celebrating the holiday season its way, staging “Annie” Dec. 5-21, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Though not a “Christmas story,” per se, this classic tale an orphan who ultimately finds a safe and happy home, is enjoyed by many as fitting Christmas season fare.

Part of the story is set during Christmas; the holiday is prominently featured; and it concludes with the Christmas theme of a new life for little orphan Annie. The story uses the Christmas setting to symbolize a new beginning and a promising future for Annie, Daddy Warbucks, Grace and Sandy.

Tickets range from $25 to $35, including taxes and fees. Go to Slidelllittletheatre.org for complete schedule and ticket information.

St, Michael’s Episcopal displays art

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The 13th annual Lenda Dean Memorial Art Festival at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Mandeville

— named in memory of the late church member who created it to benefit local artisans and church needs

— was held the weekend of Nov 7-9. It all began with a performance by the school’s talented music students, then kicked into high gear with games, live music food and more. But the centerpiece of the weekend was the work of more than 30 artists, each piece created from their own sensibilities and in a range of mediums. They produced an array of treasures, from paintings to ceramics to jewelry and more. Add to that the creations of craftmakers, bakers and growers, all of it laid and alluring, the merchandise was manna for holiday shoppers.

North Star will be rockin’

BY SHEILA GRISSETT Staff writer

Guitarist, songwriter and jam-funk rocker

Billy Iuso and His Rockin’ B Band will play the North Star Theatre in Mandeville on Nov 21, and just five nights later, Dash Rip Rock will take the same stage. It will be a bounty of music during the Thanksgiving holiday stretch by long-lived New Orleans players with bangers that can sate appetites for some funk, rock (punk and hard), rock roots, rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, boogie, blues, swamp pop, cowpunk and outlaw country in their many forms and fusions

Iuso’s six-piece band includes Radiators’ founding member and bassist Reggie Scanlan and longtime New Orleans funk drummer Eddie Christmas. Iuso led the Restless

MUSIC

Natives, backing band for the Wild Magnolias intermingled with the Meters, and plays in a Grateful Dead tribute with members of the actual Dead and Little Feat. The punkabilly trio of guitar shredder and “barroom poet” songwriter Bill Davis, drummer Wade Hymel and bassist Izzy Grisoli will command the

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS

ÇA C’EST BON:Louisiana Hall of Fame fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw will light up the Lobby Lounge listening room during an “Up Close & Musical” performance on Nov. 20 in the Harbor Center at 100 Harbor Center in Slidell. Her Cajun fiddle, Cajun pop sounds and stage charisma should make for a full evening of lively entertainment in this homey, small space venue designed to feel like a comfortable family room. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music at 7 p.m. Get tickets at Eventbrite; none sold at the door.

MORE FIDDLING: There will be a Northshore Cajun Dance on Nov. 22 in Abita Springs Town Hall with music by “Louisiana’s Rockin’ Fiddler,” Waylon Thibodeaux, another Hall of Fame fiddler. Before Thibodeaux and the band start playing at 7:30 p.m., visitors can take advantage of a half-hour worth of Cajun dance instruction starting at 7 p.m. Lesson included in the $12 cost of the event at 22161 Level St. For information, call (504) 250 7561.

TRIBUTE: Sixteen-year-old rockabilly and blues tribute artist, musician and singersongwriter Finley Watkins will perform “The King’s Country

and Blues Christmas” show on Nov. 21 and 22 at the Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Roberts Blvd. in Slidell. The show will feature a mix of country and blues, some classic seasonal favorites and perhaps some of Watkins’ original music. General admission tickets for the 8 p.m. shows are $35 and VIP seats $45, plus taxes and fees. Get them at cuttingedgetheater.com; by calling (985) 649-3727; or texting (985) 288-2933.

IRISH:There’s a free traditional Irish session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 (third Thursday) in back room of Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly St. Musicians and musiclovers are invited to come play and sing favorite pieces of Celtic music. Visit nstms. org for details and a link to music.

CELTIC: A free Irish slow/fast session with Madeline Hill from noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 (final Sunday) at St. John’s Coffeehouse, 535 E. Boston St., in downtown Covington. Play numbers slowly to learn, then speed up the tempo. ART

ATRIUM: Contemporary Louisiana artist Pamela Sills is exhibiting in the Atrium Gallery near Covington her “Joie de Vivre” show depicting Louisiana landscapes and botanicals in impressionisticflavored oils on canvas. The exhibition will hang through Jan. 3

Roberta Long looks at some art work for sale.

Caitlin Richards, John Nee and Karen Richards Donna and Stephen Gardner

Laura Robert, Camiel McCarron

Jonah Wilhelm plays piano at the art festival.

Therese Baldo and Betty Esquinance

Donna and Madison Calamari

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The beauty of work turned by an artisan’s hand was readily apparently in this duck for for sale at the annual Lenda Dean Memorial Art Festival in Mandeville.

Jacquelyn Bradley, Fannie Norman

Emily Sontag Ferris Hotard, Laura Tobin, Patrick Robert

Gina Jenkins, Harry Jenkins, Ruth Wolford

SALUTE TO VETS

Veterans Day is set aside every Nov. 11 to honor those who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Originating as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize veterans of all wars. In St. Tammany and elsewhere, the day itself and the preceding weekend were filled with celebratory parades, picnics, cookouts, cook-offs, concerts, games and more. Unlike Memorial Day, a more somber time for remembering military men and women who have died — many in combat or from service-related injuries — Veterans Day is more festive. And yet, whenever Americans gather to honor its military members, there are always some somber moments and reflections.

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St Tammany Veterans Honor Guard fires a rifle salute during the Veterans Day ceremony in Covington.

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Piper Elder and Anne Samaha listen as Camille Smith, center, sings along to a Marine marching cadence at the Veterans Day ceremony at the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse.

PHOTO BY MATT DOBBINS

Master Gunnery Sgt. Dalvin Bailey and his Mandeville High School ROTC cadets participated in the annual Veterans Day salute hosted by the Oschner Veterans Force One program that provides resources and honors patients and employees who are veterans. 2025 Veterans Day.

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These grave markers keep a silent vigil on Veterans Day and ever y day in the SELA Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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The bassoon section of the Northshore Community Orchestra performs patriotic music.

PHOTO BY MATT DOBBINS Veterans Day brings solemn moments to those who stop and observe it.

PHOTO BY MATT DOBBINS Air Force veterans singing ‘The Wild Blue Yonder’ at the Slidell Veterans Day Concert in Slidell Auditorium. The original Heritage Park venue was not an attractive option after a cold snap left St. Tammany shivering

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The Northshore Community Orchestra celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 9 with patriotic music that included the talents of its percussion section, which includes the Addotto family, Chael, Feliciana and Nita and Brooks Trotter

PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN

Matt Cole of the Marine Corps League sings a marching cadence during the Veterans Day ceremony at the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse in Covington on Nov. 11.

PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN Veterans salute the flag on Veterans Day at the St. Tammany Parish Courthouse.

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Veterans Mike Mire and Ken Diebold salute the flag during the Veterans Day ceremony.

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The Veterans Day crowd celebrates WWII and Korean War veteran Maj Robinson at the St. Tammany Justice Center in Covington.

TWICE AS NICE

Slidell sweeps Dominican to win second consecutive D-I volleyball state title

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

LAFAYETTE Slidell faced Dominican in the Division I volleyball state finals for the second year in a row and came out on top once again.

The third-seeded Tigers never trailed through the first two sets and trailed only briefly in the third set of a 25-23, 25-23, 27-25 victory as coach Danny Tullis won his eighth LHSAA state championship at the Cajundome on Nov 15.

“Believe or not, I’m in awe and shock of these girls,” Tullis said. “I truly believe that if you are truly disciplined in a game and take care of everything on your side and play with the right passion and only worry about being the best teammate that you can be, you’ll be successful. Everyone bought in It takes a village, and I’m just incredibly proud of this team and our entire school.”

Outstanding player selection Ava Barduca had 21 kills and six blocks on the way to downing top-seeded Dominican for the second year in a row after it won the previous four consecutive state championships.

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Slidell (36-7) went ahead for good at 5-4 in the first set and opened to a 6-0 lead in the second. Dominican (40-6) trailed in the second set 20-9 and drew within 24-23 before Slidell got the clinching point on a ball hit into the net.

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

The teams had another close finish in a third set that included seven ties until Slidell junior outside hitter Emma Pippenger (10 kills) broke the final tie. The match ended when a Dominican

kill attempt went long, sparking a celebration that had Slidell players piled on top of each other on the court.

The match was a stark turnaround from when Slidell went to Dominican during the regular season and “they beat us like a drum,” said Tullis, who won a second state title while at Slidell

on the final play of the first half “Our goal going into this week was to play our best football in the playoffs, and we did that,” Pierson said. “Tonight was awesome. I’m so proud of everyone on this team. I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable in this offense I’ve got a lot more chemistry with everyone including our two running backs and all my receivers. I just feel a lot more comfortable.” Pierson finished 11-of-12 passing for 193 yards and two TDs in the first

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Slidell players Ava Barduca (3) and Tessa Symons (19) go up to block the hit of Dominican hitter Mallie Mahoney (4) during the LHSAA Division I State Volleyball Championship game at Cajundome on Nov 15.

Slidell players hold the championship trophy after sweeping Dominican during the LHSAA Division I State Volleyball Championship game.

PHOTO BY JOEY MICHEL

PHOTO BY JOE TROMBATORE Mandeville freshman QB Krew Collura runs over

Thibodaux defender on Nov. 14.

HISTORY MAKERS

SSA makes first state championship appearance before falling to St. Thomas More

BY CHRISTOPHER DABE Staff writer

LAFAYETTE St. Scholastica created a bit of tension in the volleyball state finals when it pushed dominant reigning champion St Thomas More to a fourth set — something it had not done in other recent postseason meetings.

Only after the teams played through 16 ties and seven lead changes in the fourth set did St. Thomas More win a fifth consecutive state championship with a 25-14, 25-17, 2225, 26-24 victory in the LHSAA Division II volleyball final at the Cajundome on Nov. 15.

Outstanding player selection Marvel Potier (10 blocks) was among the top scorers as the top-seeded Cougars (41-5) upended a St. Scholastica team that reached the volleyball state finals for the first time in school history

Second-seeded SSA (29-11) served with a 24-22 lead and a chance to force a fifth set, but St. Thomas More forced a sideout and scored the next three points — the last one an ace by sophomore Clare Thompson “It would have been really easy for us to just lie down after those two sets, and say, ‘OK, whatever, they know what they’re doing, let’s go home,’ but we didn’t,” said junior outside hitter Caitlin Cambre. Instead, the Doves built a lead in the third set and fended off a late challenge, scoring the final point on a disputed ruling when St. Thomas More thought the play had been whistled dead.

Cambre put down the two kills that put SSA ahead 24-22 in the fourth set before St. Thomas More surged to the finish Leading players for St. Scholastica includ-

ed Alex Liner (12 kills, two blocks), Mia Casi (11 kills, two blocks, 17 assists), Thea Roppolo (five blocks), Sophia Schliem (15 digs, two aces) and Abbey Hartdegen (four aces)

St. Scholastica thrived in the final two sets after the Doves “shook the nerves,” fourthyear coach Lisa Cardinale said. “We started hitting our seams and serving really aggres-

sive and putting them in passing trouble, and when you’re in a little bit of passing trouble, we kind of can take away their hitters and guess who they’re setting a little better.”

St. Scholastica was swept by St. Thomas More twice in the quarterfinals and once in the semifinals in other recent postseason

meetings.

“When you look at our team, we’re going to be here next year too,” Cardinale said. “That’s how we can look at the positive for us.”

The Doves showed their toughness throughout the state tournament as they used a late comeback to secure a 21-25, 2624, 25-14, 26-24 semifinal victory over thirdseeded Academy of Our Lady on Nov 14. Down 24-20 in the fourth set, SSA did not let the Penguins score another point as Roppolo led in scoring with 12 kills and six blocks. Casi, also with 12 kills, had four blocks. Liner added 13 kills in the emotional win.

Cardinale said the semifinals match was a “crazy game” and credited her team’s ability to battle.

“It was all about keeping calm the emotions but also pumping up the girls at the same time,” Cardinale said. “They really battled. They really fought. They trusted each other and believed in each other.”

The Doves were dominant in the quarterfinals as they cruised to a 25-18, 25-14, 20-25, 25-23 win quarterfinals win over seventhseeded Sam Houston on Nov 13. Cambre led the Doves with 14 kills and 10 digs, while Casi had nine kills, 16 assists, nine digs and three blocks. Roppolo had six kills and three blocks. Maya Lanclos finished with 25 assists and 15 digs, and Sophia Schliem contributed 20 digs and three assists. With their first state championship match appearance in the books, Cardinale said the Doves are just getting started.

“I’m so proud,” Cardinale said. “I turned to my assistant coach when it was tied 12-12 in the fourth set (of the championship match), and said we’re going to do this, and even if we don’t, I was filled with pride by how hard they fought. I knew we had the

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after he won five while at Pope John Paul II and one at Fontainebleau. Slidell senior Ava Labat ignited the offense with 46 assists in addition to her six blocks and two kills. Senior libero Ella Kate Spilling added 16 digs. For Dominican, senior Mallie Mahoney (16 kills) fueled her team’s long scoring run in the second set, at one point scoring six consecutive points from multiple spots along the net. But it was the Slidell defense that challenged Dominican in the early going.

“They were ready for us to run quick to the outsides, and they definitely took control of that,” Dominican coach Jessica Chatellier said. “... Ultimately in the end we weren’t able to stop Ava (Barduca) She did a really great

job of running the middle, and we just couldn’t find an answer for her.”

Dominican made its seventh consecutive state finals appearance and had contributions from Rani Smith (eight kills, four blocks), Molly Baker (41 assists, 18 digs) and Aurore Tortorich (31 digs).

“This program has definitely now set a standard to be here on this day,” Chatellier said. “I can say this group fought so hard to uphold that standard every day They did everything they needed to do to get themselves back in it, even in this last match. We were having trouble getting stuff going but you never saw a lack of fight.”

The Tigers showed their toughness in the semifinals as Slidell won a tight third set against 10thseeded Chapelle en route to a 2519, 20-25, 25-21, 25-16 victory on Nov 14.

The teams split the first two sets, and Slidell’s Pippenger

put down the kill that made the score 19-all in the third set before senior middle blocker Cailyn Bergeron tipped the ball to an open spot on the floor for a lead that the reigning state champions never relinquished.

Slidell opened the fourth set with a 6-0 lead and never faced much of a challenge en route to a second straight finals appearance. Pippenger finished with 22 digs and 18 kills, while Barduca had 18 kills and six blocks. Labat added 58 assists and six blocks. Spilling added 30 digs.

The defending state champs began their state tournament run with a 25-18, 25-22, 26-24 victory over sixth-seeded Southside on Nov 13 Barduca led the way with 16 kills and five digs. Pippenger had 10 kills and 16 digs, while Addyson Dowell finished with eight kills. Bergeron added five kills and five blocks. Ava Labat had 43 assists, 10 digs and four blocks, and Spilling had 17 digs.

Hannan, Northlake Christian fall in volleyball state semifinals

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Hannan and two-time defending Division IV state champion Northlake Christian both fell in the semifinals, while Northshore and Fontainebleau were bounced in the quarterfinals of the LHSAA state volleyball tournament at the Cajundome. The second-seeded Hawks fell in the Division III semifinals in four sets (20-25, 25-23, 24-26, 26-28) to third-seeded Parkview Baptist on Nov 14. Hannan (35-11) rebounded from a first-set loss to tie the match at 1-1, but Parkview won the final two sets in extra points to advance. Hawks’ senior Goldie Lowe had 17 kills, while senior middle hitter Bailey Bevolo added eight kills and two blocks. Junior setter Josie Pathoumthong had 22 assists and 22 digs, and junior Khloe Renton recorded three blocks. Hannan coach Rebekka Bonnaffee said her team made too many mistakes.

“We did some really good things, but when you miss 16 serves, that is really hard to overcome,” Bonnaffee said “They have a really good offensive weapon, who is going to score points, so when you get a chance to score, you have to take advantage. We didn’t do that enough tonight. The girls never gave up all season, so I was proud of that. They never stopped fighting.”

In the quarterfinals, the Hawks cruised to a 25-23, 25-13, 25-14 victory over 10th-seeded Vandebilt Catholic. Bevolo led the Hawks with 14 kills while freshman Aubrey Ethridge finished with eight kills. Pathoumthong had 27 assists and nine digs. Avery Lewis recorded eight digs, five assists and served four aces, while Marley Bankston finished with seven digs Sadie Heintz added six digs.

In Division IV, Northlake was knocked out of the playoffs with a 25-18, 25-20, 25-15 loss to secondseeded Newman in the semifinals on Nov 14 Senior Khloe Duncan led the

Wolverines with 18 kills and two blocks, while senior setter Abigail Willie added 28 assists. Junior libero Avery Olver had 15 digs, and junior Evie Burns added two blocks for NCS (28-13). “Newman’s block was hard to hit around, so credit to them for making it difficult on us,” Northlake coach Lindsey Donovan said. “Our defense picked it up, but Newman’s block was a tough one. It was definitely a good season. Not exactly how we wanted it to end, but three of our five seniors were on the court when we started this run two years ago. Only four teams were still playing in the semifinals in our division, so I was so proud of the way they battled until the end.”

The third-seeded Wolverines opened the state tournament with a four-set win over 11th-seeded Catholic-NI by the score of 22-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-21. Sophomore Kara McSpaddin recorded a match-high 17 kills, followed by Duncan with 15 kills. Willie added 41 assists, and Burns had six blocks and four kills. Olver recorded 25 digs, while Ava Smith had six aces. In Division I, both fifth-seeded Northshore and eighth-seeded Fontainebleau fell in the quarterfinals on Nov 13. The Panthers (29-12) were swept by fourth-seeded St. Joseph’s 25-21, 26-24, 25-16. Senior setter Emily Martin led Northshore with 30 assists, 17 digs and an ace, while Kalyssa Tolis added 11 kills and 17 digs. Junior libero Gracie Schaff had 24 digs, and Laynie Guilbeau had 15 digs and nine kills. Freshman Riley Porter also had nine kills, while Bailey Schmit added 15 digs. Fontainebleau fell to the topseeded Dominican in straight sets, 25-11, 25-10, 25-16. Senior Ava Frerman led the Bulldogs (29-16) with nine digs, eight kills and two blocks, and sophomore Laney Robin added four kills. Senior Caroline Stephens added six digs while junior Sara

STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD KEMP

St Scholastica senior Mia Casi sets the ball against St. Thomas More during the LHSAA Division II State Volleyball Championship match.

Hickman and senior Brianna Mulé had seven and six assists, respectively

PHOTO B Y ROBIN MAY PHOTOGRAPHY Hannan’s Lola Soper, middle, and Bailey Bevolo attempt, right, to block a kill during a state semifinals match against Parkview Baptist on Nov. 14 at the Cajundome in Lafayette.

Slidell coach Danny Tullis celebrates a point against Dominican during the LHSAA Division I State Volleyball Championship game at Cajundome.

STAFF PHOTOS BY BRAD KEMP

Slidell players celebrate their sweep of Dominican during the LHSAA Division I State Volleyball Championship match.

Slidell falls behind early in a playoff loss at Hahnville

BY JASON RUSSELL

Contributing writer

Coming into a Nov 14

first-round playoff game, both Hahnville and Slidell were averaging more than 30 points a game during the regular season.

The trend continued into the postseason as 11th-seeded Hahnville got 214 yards and four touchdowns passing from Landen Teague and 126 yards and a score on the ground from Fabian Celestine to hold off 22nd-seeded Slidell, 52-39, during a Division I nonselect first-round playoff game on Nov 14.

With the win, Hahnville (9-2) moves on to face Parkway (9-1) in the second round in Shreveport

Hahnville coach Greg Boyne said the long trip can be good and bad, so his team will have to work to make it the best journey possible.

“If we can handle the (five-hour) trip, you can handle the game because it’s just playing football,” he said “It’ll be on us as coaches to plan an itinerary that breaks up the trip and gets the kids ready to play.”

Hahnville started the game fast, scoring on its first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead just six minutes into the game. Both scores were courtesy of Teague — the first a 42-yard strike to Bennett Naquin and then a 6-yard run. That cushion was stretched even more in the second quarter with Hahnville getting a field goal and another TD pass from Teague to go up 24-0.

Slidell scored just before halftime to cut the lead to 24-6, but with less than 50 yards of offense in the first two quarters, things looked dim for the visiting Tigers (6-5).

But Slidell’s offense came alive in the second half, scoring on the first possession as Ricky Williams III found Jeremiah Birdlow for a 19-yard TD pass to cut the lead to 24-12.

After Hahnville stretched the lead to 31-12 just three plays later Slidell got two scoring runs from junior Ja’Kwan Jones to cut it to 31-26 at the beginning of the fourth quarter

Slidell imploded over the next two minutes, giving up a 39-yard TD pass from Teague to Kevais Singleton. Then, Williams suffered a leg injury, and backup quarterback Stanley Lange threw an interception that was returned 39 yards for a TD by Al-jarreau Walker to seal the home team victory Slidell did score twice more in the quarter getting TDs sandwiched around a Hahnville score – but it wasn’t enough.

“I was surprised we got up on them early,” Boyne said. “We’ve preached all year that when we get up that fast, we have to finish it.

“We allowed them to get back in the game and so we have to continue learning and be a little bit more mature.”

Slidell coach Damon Page wasn’t pleased with the result, but said he was proud of the way his team competed

“The boys kept fighting and I still felt like we were in the game late,” he said “We just have to be better in those critical moments and get the stops that we need.

“I’m definitely proud of coming from a 2-8 season last year to turning things around. We’re trending in the right direction.”

Birdlow, a senior, said he was happy to see this team put Slidell back on the football map.

“Last year was about building the team chemistry that we didn’t have,” he said. “This year, nobody expected us to do it. We worked hard in the summer and I said in the summer we were going to paint the town green.

“I’m proud of my guys and what they did. We just came up short and that’s a part of life.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS

SLIDELL | 0 | 6 | 14 | 19 — 39 HAHNVILLE | 14 | 10 | 7 |

QUARTER

: Bennett Naquin 42 pass from Landen Teague (Myles Borey kick), 8:54, 0-7

: Teague 6 run (Borey kick), 6:08, 0-14

QUARTER

: Birdlow 19 pass from Williams (pass failed), 9:39, 12-24

: Kevais Singleton 20 pass from Teague (Borey kick), 8:22, 12-31 SHS: Ja’Kwan Jones 8 run (Jones run),

(Borey kick), 26-45 SHS: Carlose Fleming Jr. 61 pass from Stanley Lange (run failed), 6:43, 32-45 HHS: Fabian Celestine 1 run (Borey kick), 2:07, 32-52 SHS: Fleming Jr. 19 pass

BY TREASURE WASHINGTON Contributing writer

Kameron Casnave reached 5,000 career rushing yards in spectacular fashion.

The Northlake Christian senior needed just two yards coming into the Division III select first-round playoff game against St. Louis Catholic to reach the historic mark. But on the Wolverines’ first offensive play, Casnave sprinted up the middle untouched for a 45-yard touchdown.

No. 12 Northlake came out of the gates blazing, scoring 24 first-quarter points en route to a 59-20 home victory against No. 21 St. Louis on Nov 14.

“Give all glory to God right now,” said Casnave, who finished the game with 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns. “My O-line parted the Red Sea; they created great holes and all I could do was run through that It’s just a lot of momentum that we have.”

NCS coach James Willis said Casnave is one of the best players he’s ever coached.

“You won’t see him on social media taking all the wrong kind of photos and posting the wrong kind of things,” Willis said. “You watch him on the field, he’s not going to say anything to anybody He’s going to run the ball, get back in the huddle and do it again. That’s the perfect example of what you want somebody to be like.”

Not only did Casnave reach the 5,000-yard mark and 24 rushing touchdowns on the season, senior Charlie Gilmore had a long touchdown run of his own, while the Wolverine defense scored two defensive first-half touchdowns.

One of them came from senior Jordan Willis, who returned an interception 53 yards for a TD. Jordan Willis also scooped up a fumble on St. Louis’ opening kickoff and came up with another takeaway in the second half. The other first-half touchdown came from senior Aiden Riley, who undoubtedly made the game’s craziest play

With the Saints driving toward the end zone, the teams created a large pile before St. Louis lost the football. With players milling around, Riley made a heads-up play as he scooped up the fumble and returned it 95 yards for a score.

“I really was just behind the pile and everything, and it rolled right to my feet. I just took off from there,” Riley said. “I really couldn’t believe it.”

There was plenty of emotion on the Wolverines’ sideline as players and coaches sprinted right alongside Riley

“On Aiden’s play, I didn’t even know what happened. I was confused the whole time,” senior Sam Grant said. “He just picked it up and started jogging. It was weird I’ve never seen anything like it.”

NCS will graduate a 20-member senior class at the end of this season Many of the players, like Casnave and Jordan Willis, have been mainstays in this program since middle school.

“I’m not really worried about it being the last home game,” Jordan Willis said. “I just want to keep pushing forward and getting as far as we can.”

The Wolverines (7-3) will travel to No. 5 seed and defending state runner-up Dunham (9-1) in the second round. The Tigers have one of the country’s top quarterbacks, junior Elijah Haven, who broke his own school record with 45 passing touchdowns this fall.

Coach Willis said his team is ready for the challenge.

“(The players) share the same vision that I share,” Willis said. “Even more so, the losses that we did have this year have prepared us for where we are now It has given us strength going into the playoffs to understand that no matter what happens, we play until the end, and good things can happen.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS

SCORING SUMMARY

FIRST QUARTER

NCS: Kameron Casnave 45 run (conversion good), 11:46, 0-8

NCS: Jordan Willis 53 interception (conversion good), 10:43, 0-16

NCS: Charlie Gilmore 72 run (conversion good), 3:05, 0-24

SECOND QUARTER

NCS: Aiden Riley 95 fumble recovery (Braden Finklea kick), 8:55, 0-31

NCS: Casnave 71 run (Finklea kick) 6:00, 0-38

SLC: Matthew Hebert 5 pass from Konner Bourdreaux (conversion failed), 0:40, 6-38

THIRD QUARTER

NCS: Casnave 63 run (Finklea kick), 8:22, 6-45

SLC: Trace Moreau 27 pass from Boudreaux (conversion failed), 7:30, 12-45

NCS: Jordan Willis 3 run (Finklea kick), 5:39, 12-52

Northlake’s Jordan Willis tries to shake a St. Louis defender

Northlake’s Solomon Gianelloni wraps up St. Louis junior Ty Willis.

Northlake’s Charlie Gilmore tries to elude a pair of St. Louis defenders.

PHOTOS BY BOBBY GILBOY

Northlake senior Kameron Casnave finds some running room during a Division III select first-round playoff game on Nov 14.

Lakeshore focused on defending state champ Cecilia

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Lakeshore coach Brent Indest is no stranger to postseason football.

So while the seasoned coach was excited about fourth-seeded Lakeshore’s first-round bye and undefeated District 7-4A title, he couldn’t help but look ahead at the potential path to the Caesars Superdome And the road starts with 13th-seeded and defending state champion Cecilia (6-4) as the Titans (8-2) host a Division II nonselect second-round showdown on Nov 21.

“Cecilia has played some really good teams,” Indest said. “It just happens sometimes where a really good

team gets a lower seed. They have some of the best skill players that we’ve seen all season. We’re going to have to be at our best if we are going to have a shot at beating those guys.”

One of those standouts is junior Braylon Calais. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder is ranked as the No. 46 player nationally, No. 3 athlete and No. 5 prospect in Louisiana by 247Sports. He has played running back, receiver and free safety this season. Cecilia senior QB Collin Dore entered the postseason with 1,455 yards passing and 14 TDs.

“They have three very explosive guys on offense, who can all score from distance,” Indest said. “We have to be able to limit their explosive plays. That is going to be huge for our

pions, who made their state championship run as a No. 18 seed last season, have won five straight, including a 56-7 first-round playoff win over No. 20 Carroll. In district play, the Bulldogs outscored their opponents 185-41.

While the defense will focus on limiting the Bulldogs’ chunk plays, one advantage that Lakeshore does have is that the Titans are extremely skilled at grinding out the clock and holding onto the football for long stretches of time.

Junior QB Brody Loudermilk has 1,160 yards rushing and 21 TDs on 195 carries. Senior RB Shawn Brown is averaging more than 7 yards per carry in an offense that scores 34 points per game. And perhaps most importantly, the Titans are as healthy as they have been since the beginning of the season. Indest said the key for the Lakeshore offense is simple — don’t turn the ball over and make enough plays in the passing game to keep Cecilia honest. “It was a good week of practice,” Indest said “We modified it a little bit. I never really get excited about byes, but I think this one helps just because we didn’t get any favors with our draw When you draw a team that has been to the Superdome two years in a row and has a lot of their skill back, having two weeks to prepare definitely helps.”

Opelousas stymies Pearl River in 13-0 playoff shutout

BY DAVE WOODALL

Contributing writer

The scene was set for a special night at 14thseeded Pearl River

The Rebels were coming off back-to-back wins to secure a home playoff game for a second straight season, but 19th-seeded Opelousas played the role of spoiler to perfection

The Tigers held the Rebels to just over 100 yards of total offense as two second-quarter TDs were the difference in a 13-0 Division II nonselect first-round upset on Nov 14.

“When you don’t score any points, it is tough to win,” said Pearl River coach Jerry Leonard “They played well on defense, and we couldn’t move the ball.”

The Rebels (4-6) amassed just 103 yards while Opelousas passed for 108 yards and rushed for another 114 yards.

Leonard said the Rebels also didn’t capitalize on their opportunities.

“They made us take some chances that maybe we didn’t necessarily want to take early in the game, but we did and didn’t capitalize,” Leonard said. “It’s just one of those things This is something we can hopefully build on, looking to the future. Right now, it hurts to lose these seniors since I only had one year with them They were a special bunch, and I’m really going to miss them.” After a scoreless first quarter the Tigers (46) did all their scoring in the second quarter Opelousas quarterback Collin Rideau scored on

you can’t hope to win. I had a great four years here at Pearl River. If I had to do it all over again, I would still choose to come here again. But all good things come to an end at one point, and this was it.”

Hutchison, who ran for 63 yards on 10 carries, also expressed his disappointment in the loss.

“When you can’t move the ball, it’s hard to score,” he said. “That was a good team we played tonight, and I hope they go deep in the playoffs. I had the best four years of my life here, and I would gladly do it all over again. I wish we had Coach Leonard starting my freshman year, but coming into my senior year with a new coaching staff was good.”

SCORE BY QUARTERS

OPELOUSAS | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 — 13 PEARL RIVER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 — 0 SCORING

a 1-yard run to cap an 11-play, 48-yard drive for a 7-0 lead with 7:53 left in the half.

Minutes later, the Tigers struck again, this time on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Rideau to Jaylon Owens to set the final score after a missed PAT.

The second half turned out to be a scoreless defensive battle, with neither team mounting any significant threats.

Several Pearl River seniors played their final game, including quarterback Brayden Hutchison and running back Gage Durand.

“We didn’t execute at all, and that’s the end of the story,” said Durand. “When you can’t execute,

a 53-yard Devonta Chatman TD run. Fussell finished 8-of-10 passing for 147 yards and 2 TDs, while Brock hauled in seven passes for 92 yards and a score.

SLAUGHTER CHARTER 21, POPE JOHN PAUL II 17: The Jaguars were in control through three quarters of their Division III select firstround playoff game. On the road, the PJP II defense came up with three red zone stops, including two turnovers on downs and a missed field goal. But with 10:13 left in the game, Slaughter Charter scored to cut the lead to 17-13. On the ensuing kickoff, the Knights recovered the mishandled kick and scored two plays later to set the final score. The Jaguars (5-6) knew what they wanted to do the whole night, and that was control the ball. On PJP II’s fourth play from scrimmage, senior Dominik Smith rumbled for a 64yard TD and a 7-0 lead. The Knights (8-3) answered near the end of the first quarter when Ky Ford scrambled for his first

PHOTO BY HERB GOMEZ

Lakeshore junior QB Brody Loudermilk leads a Titans’ offense that is averaging 34 points per game.

The Pearl River student section was in the Christmas spirit during a firstround playoff game on Nov. 14

PHOTO BY MATT DOBBINS Pearl River’s Charlie Rickoll recovers a muffed punt against Opelousas on Nov 14.

REGULAR SEASON DISTRICT STANDINGS AND

St. Paul’s Christian Martin returns the third-quarter kickoff 79 yards for a TD

ST. PAUL’S

yards in the game and is 39 yards away from breaking the St. Paul’s single-season rushing mark, was quick to credit the defense.

“When the defense can turn the ball over and give it to us it’s huge,” Corales said. “If we can steal possessions like that, we’ll be tough to beat. Tonight was awesome. I’ve been playing here since eighth grade, so to come out here and do what we did tonight is awesome. I’m going to miss it.”

St. Paul’s sophomore Christian Martin returned the third-quarter kickoff 79 yards for a score to put an exclamation point on a dominating victory Pineville (4-7) managed 118 yards of offense in the first half, with 68 yards coming on one Ayden Tate run The St. Paul’s defense recorded four interceptions in the game, with senior Troy Willis hauling in two, while Aiden Brooks and Taylor Richards each picked off one pass Willis added a 14yard TD catch and a 3-yard scoring run in the first half.

“This whole season I fought through a lot of adversity so tonight I came out with the mindset to come out fast,

St Paul’s junior QB Brady Pierson accounted for three touchdowns against Pineville.

come out strong,” Willis said. “I executed. I had faith in my quarterback, my o-line and the blocking on the perimeter was great. Tonight was great, but it was also sad. I’ve been coming out here since my sophomore or freshman year; there is nothing else like it. This is my everything.”

After a Pineville three and out to open the game, St. Paul’s drove 71 yards in four plays, capped by a 14yard Willis TD catch for a 7-0 lead. It was just the beginning as Corales scored on a 2-yard run on the ensuing drive.

St. Paul’s needed a fourth-down conversion, thanks to an 11-yard Adam Connell catch, to keep its next drive alive. Willis scored on a 13-yard run for a 21-0 lead after one quarter

The Wolves recorded three interceptions in the second quarter that turned into a pair of 1-yard Corales TD runs and a Villa TD catch. Then, Gage Brown’s fourth-down stop set up Pierson’s 16-yard rushing TD to cap a 49-0 first half.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

SCORING SUMMARY

QUARTER

SPS: Troy Willis 14 pass from Brady Pierson (Carter Pierson kick), 8:44, 0-7 SPS: Corales 2 run (Carter Pierson kick), 5:10 0-14 SPS: Willis 13 run (Carter Pierson kick), 1:18, 0-21 SECOND QUARTER SPS: Corales 1 run (Carter Pierson kick), 8:58

SPS: Corales 1 run (Carter Pierson kick), 5:40 0-35 SPS: Brennan Villa 8 pass from Brady Pierson (Carter Pierson

Juliette Marie Heitkamp Hartley, age 90, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 5, 2025, at Slidell Memorial Hospital Juliette was born August 9, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Juliette Hagstette Heitkamp and Oscar Rudolph Ludwig Heitkamp. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Eugene Austin Hart‐ley Sr.; her parents and siblings Oscar Heitkamp Jr, Felix Heitkamp, Ruth Rein‐hart, Leah Richaud, Helen Klein and Roy Heitkamp She is survived by five chil‐dren, David Eugene Hartley (Elaine), Randall Lee Hart‐ley (Raelyn) Darryl Bruce Hartley (Denise), Stephen Brian Hartley (Sonia), Eu‐gene Austin Hartley Jr (Paula); Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchil‐dren. Juliette was a resi‐dent of Slidell since 1964 and retired as histologist from Slidell Memorial Hos‐pital. Arrangements en‐trusted to Honaker Funeral Home

Sandrock, Justine

Justine Ann Dubuisson Sandrock passed away into eternal life peacefully at home in Slidell on Novem‐ber 8 2025, surrounded by family She was born in New Orleans, November 16 1938 to John Felix Dubuis‐son and Celine Soniat Dubuisson. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years John C. Sandrock Sr; her children June S Han‐son (Fred) Judith S. Howa , Joycelyn S. Wans me Sandrock Jean drock (Tina), and Sandrock (Sha grandchil‐dren 40 great-grand‐chilren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Justine was preceded in death by her sons, Jacob, JC Jr, and James; her sisters Mildred D. Fonctuberta, Jean D Kirsch Mignon D Caronna and her brothers Leonard Dubuisson and Lionel Dubuisson Her life was spent in creation She not only created a loving home where she instilled her de‐vout Catholic faith in her children; she also lavished love and care on any and all who drew near, includ‐ing her many grandchil‐dren She spent her days as a homemaker, sewing knitting crocheting, mak‐ing dollhouses dolls and painting Always one to give second chances, she also delighted in visiting yard sales and collecting and rescuing items in need of restoration, like the many sewing machines she repaired. She held an‐nual back to school parties to celebrate the children returning to school Justine also loved camping with her family and friends and traveling with her sister to Greece. Living out her faith she went on pilgrim ages to the Holy Land an esp to Medjugorie an was also a found ing oner of St Mar ga ry Church The fam ould like to ex‐press great appreciation for the efforts of the staff from Concerned Care Hos‐pice, including the nurses: Jancy, Kyefe and Nickie who made many visits in Justine's time of need and their support for the family during this time. They also extend gratitude to her PCP, Dr. Allan Q. Larcerna, for taking care of her for so many years Honaker Fu‐neral Home were entrusted with the

to school Justine also loved camping with her family and friends and traveling with her sisters to Greece. Living out her faith she went on pilgrim‐ages to the Holy Land and especially to Medjugorie and she was also a found‐ing parishioner of St. Mar‐garet Mary Church The family would like to ex‐press great appreciation for the efforts of the staff from Concerned Care Hos‐pice, including the nurses: Jancy Kyefe, and Nickie who made many visits in Justine's time of need and their support for the family during this time They also extend gratitude to her PCP, Dr Allan Q. Larcerna, for taking care of her for so many years. Honaker Fu‐neral Home were entrusted with the arrangements

PHOTOS BY JOEY MICHEL

St. Paul’s Troy Willis races into the end zone against Pineville on Nov. 14.

Hartley, Juliette

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Sealed bids will be received until the hourof11:00A.M., localtime, Wednesday, December17, 2025,in

Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud after 11:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers City Hall, Mandev‐ille Louisiana. Any bids received after 11:00 A.M. will be returnedunopened. The work of this contract consists of Installation of wa‐terline by open cut and directional drill, transfer of water services, and re‐quired pavement re‐moval and replace‐ment necessary for waterline and ap‐purtenances instal‐lation. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, November13, 2025;10:00A.M., at Mandeville’s De‐partment of Public Works 1100 Man‐deville High Blvd. Mandeville, LA 70471; (985-6243169) Drawings and Spec‐ ifications are open for inspection at the Mandeville Depart‐ment of Public Works Director’s Office, 1100 Man‐deville High Blvd., Mandeville, LA, 70471; (985-6243169) A complete set of Contract Doc‐uments may be se‐cured from Richard C. Lambert Consul‐tants, LLC located at 900 W. Causeway Approach Mandev‐ille LA 70471; (985-727-4440); by licensed Contrac‐tors upon payment of ONE HUN‐DRED dollars ($100.00) per set. This payment is re‐fundable to bonafide bidders re‐turning the Docu‐ments in good con‐dition within ten (10) days after the OpeningofBids. Questions and com‐ments regarding this BID must be sub‐mitted in writing to City of Mandeville Purchasing Agent, ATTN:RuthAnn Chadwick, 3101 E. Causeway Ap‐proach, Mandeville,LA 70448 or via e-mail to rchadwick@cit yofmandeville.com (and cc: Buster Lyons- blyons@ deii.net) no later than 4:00 P.M LocalTime November24, 2025. Please find bid re‐lated materials and placeelectronicbids at wwwcentralbidd ing.com. For ques‐ tions relating to the electronic bidding process please call Central Bidding at (225)810-4814. Eachbidmustbeac‐companied by a bid security in the form of certified check cashier’s check or Bid Bond as pre‐ scribed by LA RS 38:2218.A.C in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid and payable without conditions to the Owner as a guaran‐teethattheBidder,if awarded the Con‐tract, will promptly execute a Contract in accordance with his proposal and all terms and condi‐tions of the Contract Documents. The outside enve‐lope in which the bid is placed must be clearly marked as follows: Sealed Bid: OLD MANDEVILLE WATERLINES RCLC PROJECT #402-023-001 COM PROJECT #211.25.001 Bid Due Date and Time: WEDNES‐DAY, December 17, 2025; 11:00 A.M. INCLUDE: CON‐TRACTOR’S NAME, AD‐DRESS,AND LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NUM‐BER It is requested but not mandatory, that the entire bid pack‐age be submitted in duplicate. Duplicate copycanbeaphoto‐copy All applicable laws ordinances and the rules and regula‐ tions of all authori‐ties having jurisdic‐ tion over construc‐tion of the project shall apply to the Contract through‐out Mayor ClayMadden CityofMandeville 164561NOV5-1219-3T $324.13

St Tammany Parish Government is seeking responses for the following project: RFP#25-13-3–JailHealthCare Services This RFP is avail‐able online at: LaPAC – Louisiana Procurement and Contract Net‐work:https:// wwwcfprd doa louisiana gov/osp/ lapac/dspBid cfm? search departm ent&term 185 It is the Proposer’s responsibility to check the LaPAC website frequently for any possible ad‐denda that may be issued The Parish is not responsible for a proposer s failure to download any ad‐denda documents required to com‐pleteanRFP Responses will be received by the De‐partment of Pro‐curement, until 2:00 pmCST Tuesday, December16, 2025 Eachresponse will be evaluated by designated Parish personnel after the submission deadline and public opening haspassedEach Proposal must be sealed The out‐sideoftheenvelope, box or package should be marked with the Proposer s Name and Address, the Proposal Name, the RFP #, and the Proposal Opening Date The success‐ful Respondent must supply St Tammany Parish Government with all required docu‐mentation as speci‐ fied in the RFP doc‐uments Said Re‐spondent must also be in Good Standing and licensed to do business in the State ofLouisiana Proposals will be re‐ceived at the St Tammany Parish Government De‐partment of Pro‐curement Office, 21454 Koop Dr, Suite 2F, Mandev‐illeLA ,70471from each Respondent or his agent, or by cer‐tified mail with re‐turn receipt re‐quested Procurement Department 165843NOV12-1927-3T $144 07

PUBLICNOTICE

NOTICEOF REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS ST TAMMANY PARISH

St Tammany Parish Government is seeking responses for the following project: RFP# 25-7-3 –Emergency Reme‐diationServices This RFP is avail‐able online at: LaPAC Louisiana Procurement and Contract Net‐work:https:// wwwcfprd doa louisiana.gov/osp/ lapac/dspBid cfm? search=departm ent&term=185 It is the Proposer s responsibility to check the LaPAC website frequently for any possible ad‐denda that may be issued The Parish is not responsible for a proposer’s failure to download any ad‐denda documents required to com‐pleteanRFP Responses will be received by the De‐partment of Pro‐curement, until 2:00 pm CST on Thurs‐day, December 4, 2025 Eachresponse will be evaluated by designated Parish personnel after the submission dead‐line. Each Proposal must be sealed The out‐sideoftheenvelope, box, or package should be marked with the Proposer’s Name and Address, the Proposal Name the RFP #, and the Proposal Opening Date The success‐ful Respondent must supply St Tammany Parish Government with all required docu‐mentation as speci‐ fied in the RFP doc‐uments. Said Re‐spondent must also be in Good Standing and licensed to do business in the State ofLouisiana. Proposals will be re‐ceived at the St Tammany Parish Government De‐partment of Pro‐curement Office, 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F Mandev‐ille LA70471, from each Respondent or their agent, or by certified mail with return receipt re‐quested Procurement De‐partment 164608NOV5-1219-3T $141.61

70448

•TowersBuilding Complex Meet at the Entrance by theparkinglot

PUBLICNOTICE NOTICEOF REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS ST TAMMANY PARISH

St Tammany Parish Government is seeking responses for the following project: RFP#25-12-3–Elevator Mainte‐nance This RFP is avail‐able online at: LaPAC – Louisiana Procurement and Contract Net‐work:https:// wwwcfprd doa louisiana gov/osp/ lapac/dspBid cfm? search departm ent&term 185 It is the Proposer’s responsibility to check the LaPAC website frequently for any possible ad‐denda that may be issued The Parish is not responsible for a proposer’s failure to download any ad‐denda documents required to com‐pleteanRFP Responses will be received by the De‐partment of Pro‐curement, until 2:00 pmCSTon Tuesday, December16, 2025 Eachresponse will be evaluated by designated Parish personnel after the submission dead‐line Each Proposal must be sealed The out‐sideoftheenvelope box or package should be marked with the Proposer’s Name and Address the Proposal Name the RFP #, and the Proposal Opening Date The success‐ful Respondent must supply St Tammany Parish Government with all required docu‐mentation as speci‐ fied in the RFP doc‐uments Said Re‐spondent must also be in Good Standing and licensed to do business in the State ofLouisiana Proposals will be re‐ceived at the St Tammany Parish Government De‐partment of Pro‐curement Office 21454 Koop Dr Suite 2F Mandev‐ille, LA70471, from each Respondent or their agent, or by certified mail with return receipt re‐quested Procurement Department 165598NOV12-1927-3T $142 84

PUBLICNOTICE

NOTICEOF REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS ST TAMMANY PARISH

St Tammany Parish Government is seeking responses for the following project: RFP#25-11-3–HVAC Mainte‐nance This RFP is avail‐able online at: LaPAC Louisiana Procurement and Contract Net‐work:https:// wwwcfprd doa louisiana.gov/osp/ lapac/dspBid cfm? search=departm ent&term=185 It is the Proposer s responsibility to check the LaPAC website frequently for any possible ad‐denda that may be issued The Parish is not responsible for a proposer’s failure to download any ad‐denda documents required to com‐pleteanRFP Responses will be received by the De‐partment of Pro‐curement until 2:00 pmCSTon Wednesday, De‐cember10, 2025 Eachresponse will be evaluated by designated Parish personnel after the submission dead‐line. Anon-mandatory pre-proposal site visitwillbeheldas indicatedbelow OnTuesday, November18, 2025,at9:00AM, wewillmeetatthe following locations in the order listed below:

•KoopCampus Bldg B - Meet at the Main Entrance ofBuildingB 21454KoopDrive Mandeville, LA 70471 •SafeHaven Complex - Meet at the Guard Shack/Main En‐trance. 23515Hwy190 Mandeville, LA 70448 •TowersBuilding Complex - Meet at the Entrance by theparkinglot 520 Old Spanish Trail Slidell,LA70459 On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM, we will meet at the following locations in the order listed below: PUBLICNOTICE INVITATIONTO BID CITYOF MANDEVILLE

520 Old Spanish Trail Slidell,LA70459 On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM, we will meet at the following locations in the order listed below:

•JusticeCenter Complex - Meet at the North side of the building en‐trance.

701 N. Columbia Street Covington, LA 70433 • EOC ComplexMeet at the Main Entrance. 510 E. Boston Street Covington, LA 70433

•TylerStreet Complex Meetat theMain Entrance. 620N.TylerStreet Covington,LA 70433 Each Proposal must be sealed The out‐sideoftheenvelope, box or package should be marked with the Proposer s Name and Address, the Proposal Name, the RFP #, and the Proposal Opening Date The success‐ful Respondent must supply St Tammany Parish Government with all required docu‐mentation as speci‐ fied in the RFP doc‐uments. Said Re‐spondent must also be in Good Standing and licensed to do business in the State ofLouisiana. Proposals will be re‐ceived at the St Tammany Parish Government De‐partment of Pro‐curement Office, 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandev‐illeLA.,70471from each Respondent or his agent, or by cer‐tified mail with re‐turn receipt re‐quested Procurement De‐partment

165140NOV5-1219-3T $221.26

Sealed bids will be received by the De‐partment of Pro‐curement until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December11, 2025,andthen opened and read publicly at that time by the Procurement Staff for the follow‐ingproject: Bid # 25-35-2 – Dr TJ Smith Sr Expy Improvements

Each paper bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope The outside of the envelope shall show the Name and Ad‐dress of the Bidder the State Contrac‐tor’s License Num‐beroftheBidder (if the work is esti‐mated at $50k or more), the Bid Name and the Bid Number.

Theproject classificationis: Highway,Street andBridge Construction

This bid package is available online at wwwbidexpress. com or LaPAC https://wwwcfprd doa louisiana.gov/ osp/lapac/pubmain. cfm It is the Ven‐dor’s responsibility to check Bid Ex‐press, or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐sion. Bids will be re‐ceived at 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandeville, LA 70471 from each bidder or his agent and given a written receipt, by certified mail with return re‐ceipt requested or electronically at wwwbidexpress. com. Procurement De‐partment 164638NOV5-1219-3T $130.60

by the Procurement Staff for the follow‐ingproject: Bid#25-34-2–RousseauRd. OverSoap& TallowBranch

Each paper bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope The outside of the envelope shall show the Name and Ad‐dress of the Bidder, the State Contrac‐tor’s License Num‐beroftheBidder (if the work is esti‐mated at $50k or more), the Bid Name and the Bid Number.

Theproject classificationis: Highway,Street andBridge Construction

This bid package is available online at wwwbidexpress. com or LaPAC https://wwwcfprd doa louisiana.gov/ osp/lapac/pubmain. cfm. It is the Ven‐dor’s responsibility to check Bid Ex‐press, or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐

osp/lapac/pubmain. cfm. It is the Ven‐dor’s responsibility to check Bid Ex‐press, or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐sion.

AMANDATORY Pre-Bid Confer‐encewillbeheldon November 19,2025,at2:00 PM,at21454Koop Dr.,Mandeville, LA,inBuildingB, 3rdfloor ConferenceRoom Allprospective biddersare requiredtoattend andsignin. Bids will be re‐ceived at 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandeville, LA 70471 from each bidder or his agent and given a written receipt, by certified mail with return re‐ceipt requested or electronically at

com. Procurement Department 164646NOV5-1219-3T $148.96

Pur

Theproject classificationis: Highway,Street, andBridge Construction

Sealed

Staff for the follow‐ingproject: Bid#25-37-2–Woodridge Blvd, EnglishOaksDr& BlackRiver Estates

Each paper bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope The outside of the envelope shall show the Name and Ad‐dress of the Bidder, the State Contrac‐tor s License Num‐beroftheBidder (if the work is esti‐mated at $50k or more), the Bid Name and the Bid Number

Theproject classificationis: Highway,Street, andBridge Construction

This bid package is available online at wwwbidexpress or LaPAC wwwcfprduisiana gov/ pac/pubmain t is the Ven‐responsibilityeck Bid Ex‐or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐sion

Bids will be re‐ceived at 21454 Koop Dr Suite 2F Mandeville LA 70471 from each bidder or his agent and given a written receipt by certified mail with return re‐ceipt requested or electronically at wwwbidexpress com

Procurement Department

osp/lapac/pubmain cfm It is the Ven‐dor s responsibility to check Bid Ex‐press, or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐sion Bids will be re‐ceived at 21454 Koop Dr, Suite 2F, Mandeville, LA 70471 from each bidder or his agent and given a written receipt, by certified mail with return re‐ceipt requested, or electronically at wwwbidexpress com Procurement Department 166090NOV12-1927-3T $131 83

This bid package is available online at wwwbidexpress com or LaPAC https://wwwcfprd doa louisiana gov/ osp/lapac/pubmain cfm It is the Ven‐dor s responsibility to check Bid Ex‐press, or LaPAC fre‐quently for any pos‐ sible addenda that may be issued The Parish is not respon‐ sible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda docu‐ments required to complete a submis‐sion Bids will be re‐ceived at 21454 Koop Dr Suite 2F Mandeville, LA 70471 from each bidder or his agent and given a written receipt, by certified mail with return re‐ceipt requested, or electronically at wwwbidexpress com

Procurement Department

166090NOV12-1927-3T $131 83

166090NOV12-1927-3T $131 83 at or more) the Bid

PUBLICNOTICE

The St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Of‐fice (“STPSO”) is actively seeking and accepting sealed proposals (“RFP”) for FoodServices Managementat theSt Tammany Parish Jail, located at 1200 Champagne St., Covington, La 70433. APREPROPOSAL CON‐FERENCE AND TOUR OF THE FA‐CILITY WILL BE HELD ON DE‐CEMBER 3,2025@10:00 A.M.ATTHEST. TAMMANY PARISHJAIL. Information and proposal packages may be obtained by contacting the STPSO Purchasing Department as fol‐lows:

◊Inperson: Purchasing Depart‐ment 300 Brown‐switch Rd., 2nd Floor, Slidell, Louisiana70458; ◊Phone:AprilHarberson 985-7267734 or Penny Vance 985-7267735

◊Email: purchasing@stpso. com

◊Electronically: wwwbidnetdirect com

◊Inperson: Purchasing Depart‐ment 300 Brown‐switch Rd 2nd Floor Slidell, Louisiana70458; ◊Phone:AprilHarberson 985-7267734 or Penny Vance 985-7267735

◊Email: purchasing@stpso. com

◊Electronically: wwwbidnetdirect com

Completed propos‐ als must be received by the STPSO Pur‐chasing Depart‐ment, 300 Brown‐switch Road, 2nd Floor Slidell, La 70458 no later than 11:30 a.m Decem‐ber 22, 2025. All proposals must be sealed and plainly marked with the fol‐lowing label on the outside of the sealed envelope/package:

ATTN:Purchasing Department PROPOSAL FOR: FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT RFP NUMBER: 122225-01

THISISTHE PROPOSALOF: VENDOR NAME:

RFP submittal op‐ tionsincludethefol‐lowingmethods: ◊Mail:STPSO Purchasing Depart‐ment P.O. Box 1229, Slidell, LA 70459

RFP NUMBER: 122225-01 THISISTHE PROPOSALOF: VENDOR NAME:

RFP submittal op‐ tionsincludethefol‐lowingmethods: ◊Mail:STPSO Purchasing Depart‐ment, P.O. Box 1229, Slidell, LA 70459

◊Viacarrier (FedEx,UPS,etc.)

◊Handdelivery during regular busi‐ness hours to STPSO Purchasing Department, 300 Brownswitch Road, 2nd Floor Slidell, Louisiana70458

Failure to meet the proposal opening date and time shall result in rejection of theproposalThe St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Of‐fice shall have the right to reject any or all RFP’s for just cause in keeping with LSA-R.S 38:2214(C) 165195NOV5-1219-3T $191.32

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing any information re‐lated to the where‐abouts or contact in‐formation for Colby JamesZenon,please contact James S. Knight, Attorney at Law, Knight Law Office, 1073 Cleve‐land Street, Franklinton, LA 70438. (985) 7959200. 166434NOV19-1T $87.72

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Eric Kingston, con‐tact Patricia Bon‐neau,Attorney, 985966-9000. 166404NOV19-1T $58.53

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jack Thornton and/or Thomas Hyder if alive, or if deceased his any of his heirs, succes‐sors or assigns please contact S. Michele Blanchard Attorney (985)6414010. 166431NOV1927DEC3-3T $202.24

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jack Thornton and/or Thomas Hyder if alive, or if deceased his any of his heirs, succes‐sors, or assigns, please contact S Michele Blanchard, Attorney,(985)6414010. 166431NOV1927DEC3-3T $202.24

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kenneth Arthur, please contact attor‐ney James Dia‐mond, at 504-9304891. 166462NOV19-272T $106.70

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of or having any infor‐mation regarding Charles Alfred Coogan, III, please contactDavidP Sir‐era, attorney at 2113 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville LA 70448, (985) 807-4854. 166673NOV19-272T $143.16

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of or having any infor‐mation regarding Chris Ramthun a/k/a Christofer Ramthun, please contactDavidP Sir‐era, attorney at 2113 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville LA 70448, (985) 807-4854. 166671NOV19-272T $150.44

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of or having any infor‐mation regarding David J. Zagorski, please contact David P. Sirera, at‐torney, at 2113 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville LA 70448, (985) 8074854. 166676NOV19-272T $143.16

Completed propos‐ als must be received by the STPSO Pur‐chasing Depart‐ment 300 Brown‐switch Road 2nd Floor Slidell, La. 70458 no later than 11:30 a.m., Decem‐ber 22, 2025. All proposals must be sealed and plainly marked with the fol‐lowing label on the outside of the sealed envelope/package:

ATTN:Purchasing Department PROPOSAL FOR: FOOD SERVICES MANAGEMENT RFP NUMBER: 122225-01 THISISTHE PROPOSALOF: VENDOR NAME:

RFP submittal op‐ tionsincludethefol‐lowingmethods:

◊Mail:STPSO Purchasing Depart‐ment P.O. Box 1229, Slidell, LA 70459

◊Viacarrier (FedEx,UPS,etc.)

◊Handdelivery during regular busi‐ness hours to STPSO Purchasing Department, 300 Brownswitch Road, 2nd Floor, Slidell, Louisiana70458

Failure to meet the proposal opening date and time shall result in rejection of theproposalThe St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Of‐fice shall have the right to reject any or all RFP’s for just cause in keeping with LSA-R.S

38:2214(C) 165195NOV5-1219-3T $191.32

◊Viacarrier (FedEx UPS,etc.)

STATEOFLOUISIANA PARISH

List of the Central Jury Pool forthe Central Jury Term of Court to be held beginning on Monday, December 1,

◊Handdelivery during regular busi‐ness hours to STPSO Purchasing Department, 300 Brownswitch Road, 2nd Floor, Slidell, Louisiana70458

Failure to meet the proposal opening date and time shall result in rejection of theproposalThe St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Of‐fice shall have the right to reject any or all RFP’s for just cause in keeping with LSA-R.S 38:2214(C) 165195NOV5-1219-3T $191.32

a/k/a Christofer Ramthun, please contactDavidP Sir‐era, attorney, at 2113 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville LA 70448, (985) 807-4854. 166671NOV19-272T $150.44

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of or having any infor‐mation regarding Robert Archie Al‐lums and/or Sandra Rizzo Allums please contact David P. Sirera at‐torney, at 2113 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville LA 70448, (985) 8074854. 166675NOV19-272T $157.72

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of PAUL ANDER‐SON, including any heirs, successors and/or assigns, whose last known address was 134 Holly St Mandev‐ille LA 70448 LA please contact the Law Office of Juarez, & Associ‐ates 42 Stonebridge Court, Mandeville Louisiana 70448, (985)272-2312. 166406NOV19-1T $98.64

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Rachel E. JeffersonMoore or Jermaine I. Moore, contact Patricia Bonneau, Attorney, 985-9669000 166955NOV19-1T $65.85

PUBLICNOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs, succes‐sors, or assigns of Jesse S. Bateman, contact Patricia Bonneau, Attorney, 985-966-9000. 166953NOV19-1T $65.85

PUBLICNOTICE

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the unopened Suc‐cession of Gary Robert Shipley, his heirs, successors or assigns, please con‐tact Sidney J. Ab‐dalla, Jr., Attorney, 1501 Gause Blvd., Suite 1, Slidell, LA 70458, (985) 7073793 166833NOV19-1T $84.08

PUBLICNOTICE Chevrolet, 1GNEV18K8F14054 is at Jenkins Towing & Auto Repair INC at 80356 Hwy

following existing lift stations will help to eliminate over‐flows that occur during wet weather conditions:

&

Lift Station

• Heritage Park Lift Station

All work will be within the current footprintoftheplant site or within exist‐ingright-of-way No new right-of-way or land acquisition will be required for this project Thereareno known environmen‐tally sensitive areas associated with this project

Eligibility of this project has been de‐termined in accor‐dance with the 1987 Amendments to the CleanWaterActand corresponding Fed‐eral Regulations The project will be funded, in part through a loan or loans made to the City of Slidell by LDEQ’s CWSRF program which is a low interest loan program that pro‐ vides financing for wastewater system projects at an inter‐est rate below the market rates. The loan will be fi‐nanced for 20 years. The total loan amount made avail‐able by LDEQ is $5,100,000 with $250,000 in princi‐pal forgiveness. Therefore, the an‐nual debt service of the unforgiven sub‐ject loan is approxi‐mately $267,413. Before a loan is awarded, further analysis of the City’s financial sta‐tus will be per‐ formed to ensure that the applicant has the ability to re‐tire the loan The loan’s terms have been determined to not exceed the use‐ful life of the pro‐ posed project The City of Slidell is ca‐pable of maintain‐ing a plant that re‐quires typical rou‐tine maintenance. Personnel are expe‐ rienced and rates are sufficient to provide for routine mainte‐nanceandrepairofa new facility as de‐scribed in the pro‐ posedproject In accordance with LDEQ’s rules and regulations for the CWSRF program as authorized by Pub‐lic Law 100-4 and administered ac‐cording to Act 349 of the 1986 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legisla‐ture, as amended by Act 296 of the 2010 Regular Session of theLouisianaLegis‐lature, LDEQ has determined that there will be no ad‐verse environmental impacts from the proposed action and has issued a Cate‐gorical Exclusion A copy of the Cate‐gorical Exclusion may be viewed at the Slidell/St. Tam‐many Town Hall/Parish Court‐house and may also be accessed on LDEQ’s Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) at http://wwwdeq. louisiana.gov/ portal/tabid/2604/ Default.aspx. The Agency Interest (AI) number for this projectis19261. Thecomment periodforthis documentwill expireon November29, 2025. Please direct allcommentsto: WilliamBarlett, P.E Officeof Environmental As‐sessment LA Department of Environmental Quality P.O Box4314 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4314

No action will be takenbyLDEQ untilthecomment periodhas concluded. 166681NOV19-1T $98.58

mas Festival” event to be held December 13, 2025 10:00am4:00pm Rain Date: December 14, 2025

same times Loca‐

sistance, please con‐tact Council Clerk, at (985) 624-3145, describing the assis‐tance that is neces‐

sary

DATEOF

PUBLICNOTICE NOTICE OF PUB‐LICMEETING MANDEVILLE CITYCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, NO‐VEMBER 20, 2025,6:00PM MANDEVILLE CITYHALL 3101 E. CAUSE‐WAYAPPROACH MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA70448 CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL MOMENT OF SI‐LENCE PLEDGE OF AL‐LEGIANCE PUBLIC COM‐MENT: MINUTES: 1. Adoption of the October 23, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes 2. Adoption of the November 4, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes INTRODUCTION OF ORDI‐NANCES: REPORTS, AN‐NOUNCEMENTS, & MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PRESENTATIONS: FINANCE RE‐PORT- Jessica Farno, Finance Di‐rector PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: Keith LaGrange Public WorksDirector 1.Lift Station A (Montgomery St @ Dupre St.) & Lift Station 27 (Man‐ devilleHighBlvd.) 2.Seawall Repair –Segment1 3.HarborGazebo 4.Lakefront Wet‐lands Restoration (“Berm”) 5.Old Golden ShoresDrainage6.Girod Street Landscaping & Lighting 7.LA 22 Drainage Improvements 8.Sunset Point Fish‐ingPier/Demo 9.WWTP Disinfec‐tion System Im‐provements 10.2022/2025 Roadway and Drainage Mainte‐nance 11.2024 Water and SewerMaintenance 12.2022/2025 As‐phaltMaintenance 13.2022/2025 Strip‐ingMaintenance

CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of the Special Event and Alcohol Permit Ap‐plication for Mande Milkshakers“Merry Mande Tea” event to be held De‐cember 7, 2025 1:00pm Location: Mandeville Trail‐head Rental Ap‐proval Requests: Approval to Apply for ATC Permit Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insur‐ance, ATC Permit (Councilwoman Lane,District3) 2. Approval of the Special Event and Alcohol Permit for Mande Milkshak‐ers- “Mande Kings Day Parade & Festi‐val” event to be held January 10, 2026 (Parade 2:00pm, Festival 3:00pm) Location: Lakefront to Trailhead (See Parade Route) Ap‐proval Requests: Parade Route Ap‐proval, Approval to Apply for ATC Per‐mit Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insurance, Parade Route Approval, ATC Permit, Coor‐dination with MPD, Coordination with Public Works, ATC Permit (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 3. Approval of the Special Event and Alcohol Permit for OMBA-“Sipsofthe Season” event to be heldonDecember5, 2025 5:00-9:00pm Rain Date:TBD Lo‐cation: Girod St (See Attached Map) Approval Requests: Map Approval, Ap‐proval to Apply for ATC Permit, Ap‐proval to Leave Port-O-LetsinPlace for Christmas Past (Dec13)Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insurance, Coordi‐nation with MPD, Coordination with PublicWorks,Alter‐nateRainDate,ATC Permit (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 4. Approval of the Special Event Per‐mit for OMBA“Christmas Past Festival” event to be held December 13, 2025 10:00am4:00pm Rain Date: December 14, 2025 same times Loca‐tion: Girod St (See Attached Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Map Approval Con‐tingent Upon: Cer‐tificateofInsurance, Coordination with Coordination

tion: Girod St (See Attached Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Map Approval Con‐tingent Upon: Cer‐tificateofInsurance, Coordination with MPD, Coordination with Public Works (Councilwoman Lane District3) 5. Approval of the Special Event and Alcohol Permit for the Junior League of Greater Covington-“Carnival Couture event to be held on January 16, 2026 11:00am- 2:00pm Location: Fleur De Lis Center (Private Event) Approval Requests: Approval to apply for ATC Permit Contingent Upon: ATC Permit (Councilwoman Lane,District3) 6. Approval of 2026 Council Meeting Dates (CouncilmanZuckerman AtLarge) 7. Approval of Liquor LicenseCourtyard Bistro (Councilman Vo‐geltanz District2) 8. Approval of Change Order No 1 for the Mandeville Lakefront Wetlands Restoration (Berm) project to increase contract cost $2,612.50 for the use of a modified grass mix and to in‐crease the contract time 50 calendar days due to the ac‐ceptance of bid al‐ternate no.1for the marsh creation scope of work (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) 9. Adoption of Res‐olution 25-56: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTEA‐MENDMENT NO 1 TO THE DEBRIS MONITORING CONTRACT BE‐TWEENTHECITY OF MANDEVILLE AND TETRA TECH, INC. AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) 10. Adoption of Resolution 25-57:A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BE‐TWEENTHECITY OF MANDEVILLE AND HIGH TIDE CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR OLD GOLDEN SHORES DRAINAGE IM‐PROVEMENTS AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Councilman Vogeltanz District 2) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEWBUSINESS: 1. Deliberation and Possible Appoint‐ment of Parks and Parkways Commit‐tee Member. (Coun‐ cilman Zuckerman, At-Large) 2. Adoption of Res‐olution 25-58: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDFORTHE2025 ASPHALT MAIN‐TENANCE CON‐TRACT AND AU‐THORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXE‐CUTE A CON‐TRACT WITH THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, DONAHOE CON‐STRUCTION, LLC AND PRO‐VIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) 3. Adoption of Res‐olution 25-59: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE RE‐HABILITATION OF LIFT STA‐TIONS 19 (WEL‐DON PARK) AND 32 (SHADOWS) AND AUTHORIZ‐ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE AP‐PARENT LOW BIDDER, SUB‐TERRANEAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC AND PRO‐VIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH (Councilman Zuck‐erman,At-Large) ADJOURNMENT

AliciaWatts CouncilClerk City of Mandeville3101 E. Causeway Approach-Mandev‐ille,LA70448 (985)624-3145 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special as‐sistance, please con‐tact Council Clerk, at (985) 624-3145, describing the assis‐tance that is neces‐sary DATEOF NOTICE: November 13, 2025 2:00pm POSTEDAT: MANDEVILLE CITYHALL,3101 E.CAUSEWAY

Den Cousin Michelle RuffinoGallaher

Membersabsent Roslyn Hanson, MikePeterson

NOTICE: November 13, 2025 2:00pm POSTEDAT: MANDEVILLE CITYHALL,3101 E.CAUSEWAY APPROACH, MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA 166911NOV19-1T $178.64

PUBLICNOTICE ST TAMMANY PARISH MICHAELB COOPER PARISH PRESIDENT

The St Tammany Parish Board of Ad‐justment shall hear testimony for and/or against the follow‐ing variance/appeal cases at their De‐cember2,2025 Boardof Adjustment meetingat 2:00PM, located at the St Tammany Parish Government Complex, Parish Council Chambers, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana:

BOA CASE NO

2025-4449-BOA Request by an appli‐cant in an I-1 Light Industrial District for a variance to re‐ducethedepthofthe required street land‐scape area from 20’ to 4’6” and to re‐ducethedepthofthe side yard landscape areafrom35’to10’ The property is lo‐cated: northeast cor‐ner of Bosworth Street&CoastBlvd, Slidell,Louisiana Owner & Represen‐ tative: Air Comfort Products,Inc –Wil‐fredE Lewis,Jr

BOA CASE NO

2025-4460-BOA Request by an appli‐cant in a S-2 Subur‐ban Residential Dis‐trictforavarianceto reduce the required front yard setback from25’to20’ The property is lo‐cated: 54499 High‐way 433 Slidell Louisiana Owner & Represen‐ tative: Larry A Westcott & Darleen W McCormick

BOA CASE NO

2025-4461-BOA Request by an appli‐cant in a HC-3 Highway Commer‐cial District for a variance to remove 3liveoaktrees The property is lo‐cated: 68500 US Highway 190 Ser‐vice Road, Coving‐ton Louisiana Owner: Northshore LandCo I LP–An‐thonyGullo Representative: Gulf States Con‐struction Services Inc –JasonReibert

BOA CASE NO

2025-4462-BOA Request by an appli‐cant in an I-2 Indus‐trial District for an after-the-fact vari‐ance to increase the width of the drive‐waysfrom35 to45 andfrom35 to59 The property is lo‐cated: 74890 High‐way 25, Covington,Louisiana Owner & Represen‐ tative: ARCK Prop‐erties, LLC – Richie Mitchell

BOA CASE NO

2025-4463-BOA Request by an appli‐cant in a L-2 Large Lot Residential Dis‐trict for after-thefact variance re‐quests to reduce the required: • landscape and nat‐ural buffers from 50’ to 25’ on the south and east sides oftheproperty • landscape and nat‐ural buffer from 25' and to 137 on the west side, where the residenceislocated The property is lo‐cated: 14390 Brew‐ster Road, Coving‐ton,Louisiana Owner & Represen‐ tative: Charles & GinaBloodsworth 166162NOV12-1927-3T $170 52

Meeting called to orderat6:00PM

1.Opening A.RollCall B. Invocation & Pledge of Alle‐giance

C. Recognition of Visitors D. Superintendent Update Superintendent Jab‐bia presented Mrs. Strata-Burger with a ChampionAward

2.Special Recognition A. New Teacher of the Year Superin‐ tendentJabbia Madeleine Abadie, Lancaster Elemen‐tary

B. Teachers of the Year Superinten‐ dentJabbia Kira Neal, Pontchartrain Ele‐mentary Michelle Day, Bayou Lacombe Middle Rachel Senez, Cov‐ingtonHighSchool

C. Principals of the Year - Superinten‐ dentJabbia Katie Singleton, Henry L. Mayfield Elementary Laura Haggard Lancaster Elemen‐tary Christian Monson, Mandeville High School

D. School Bus Safety & School Bus Owners/Opera‐tors and Bus Atten‐dants Appreciation Week, October 2024, 2025 - Mrs. Martin See BoardDocs for resolution. Motion by Amanda Martin, with a unan‐imous second to ac‐cepttheresolution Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yea: Matthew E Greene, Adaline Rutherford Kalinda Fauntleroy Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin Is‐abelle B Moore, Gia R Baker, Deborah McCollum, Tammy Lamy Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Dennis S Cousin, Michelle RuffinoGallaher

3.ConsentAgenda A. Consent Agenda Items&Discussion B.Approval of min‐utes for the special meeting held S tember4,2025

C.Approval of m utes for the reg meeting held S tember11,2025 D. Recommends ceptance of a R lution for the proval of Louisiana Com ance Questionna for the FY 20242025audit

E. Recommends ceptance of MOU with the F eration for Diffe tial Compensa pay F Recommends ceptance of R sions to Sa Schedule for 2025-2026 wh includes payme plans for St funded stipends $2,000 cer cated/$1,000 su portstaffandfor ferentiated comp sation pay funde byState G. Recommends ceptance of a R vised Job Descr tion-Coordinato Child Welfare Attendance H. Recommends ceptance of r sions to School Board Policy CG Administrative Records I. Consent Agen Vote Ms.Hirstius requested that It H. Recommends ceptance of r sions to School Board Policy CG Administrative Recordsberemo from the Con Agenda Motion by Tammy Lamy second by Gia R Baker to a cept all Conse Agenda Items listed Final Resolutio MotionCarries Yea: Matthew Greene, Adalin Rutherford, Kalin Fauntleroy, Bran don Harre Amanda Martin, abelle B Moore, Gi R Baker, Debora McCollum, Tammy Lamy, Michel Hirstius, Jam Braud, Dennis Cousin, Michel RuffinoGallaher

Motion by James Braud, second by Deborah McCollum to accept with the legal edits as at‐tached Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yea: Matthew E Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin, Is‐abelle B Moore, Gia R Baker, Deborah McCollum, Tammy Lamy, Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Dennis S Cousin, Michelle RuffinoGallaher

Substitute motion by Michelle Hirstius, second by Amanda Martin to accept the policy with legal edits to change the cost to $0.25 instead of $0.50 MotionFails Yea: Adaline Rutherford Kalinda Fauntleroy Amanda Martin Tammy Lamy, Michelle Hirstius Nay: Matthew E Greene, Brandon Harrell, Isabelle B Moore, Gia R Baker,DeborahMc‐Collum, James Braud Abstain: Dennis S Cousin, Michelle RuffinoGallaher

B.Appropriate retirement resolu‐tions for the follow‐ing certificated per‐ sonnel subsequent to September 11, 2025:

Terry A Glockner FolsomElementary 26.20 years, 25.20 years in St. Tam‐manyParish

Kimberly R. Van‐derklis, Little Oak Middle 32.09 years, all in St TammanyParish

Mitchell R. Stubbs, TchefuncteMiddle 31.25 years, 30.25 years in St. Tam‐manyParish

Michelle M. Bros‐sette WoodlakeEle‐mentary 28.27 years, 27.27 years in St. Tam‐manyParish

Motion by Dennis S Cousin second by Gia R Baker to ac‐cept the retirement resolutions for cer‐tificatedpersonnel. Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yea: Matthew E Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda

Gia R Baker to ac‐cept the retirement resolutions for cer‐tificatedpersonnel. Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yea: Matthew E Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy, Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin, Is‐abelle B Moore, Gia R Baker, Deborah McCollum, Tammy Lamy, Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Dennis S Cousin, Michelle RuffinoGallaher

C.Appropriate retirement resolu‐tions for the follow‐ing employee sup‐port services per‐ sonnel subsequent toSeptember11 2025: Karen A. Sterbenz Brooks Curriculum Center 18.68 years, all in St TammanyParish

Diana W. Hernan‐dez,CentralOffice 27.97 years, all in St TammanyParish

Randy J. Lattie, Madisonville Ele‐mentary 25.66 years, 12.91 years in St. Tam‐manyParish

Randy S. Dawsey Transportation Cen‐ter 25.04 years, all in St TammanyParish

Darryl M. Taylor Transportation Cen‐ter 14.28 years, all in St TammanyParish Motion by Adaline Rutherford, second by Michelle Ruffino Gallaher to accept the retirement reso‐lutions for em‐ployee support ser‐vicespersonnel.Final Resolution: MotionCarries Yea: Matthew E Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin Is‐abelle B Moore, Gia R Baker, Deborah McCollum, Tammy Lamy Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Dennis S Cousin Michelle RuffinoGallaher

D. Recommends ac‐ceptanceofaresolu‐tion naming Paul E. Harrison, LLC ( d/b/a Harrison & Richardson)asGen‐eral Counsel for St Tammany Parish SchoolBoard

4.AgendaItems A. Recommends a ceptance of re sions to School Board Policy CG Administrative Records (Remove fromConsent) Motion by Jame Braud, second Deborah McCollu to accept with legal edits as tached Final Resolutio MotionCarries Yea: Matthew Greene, Adal Rutherford, Kalin Fauntleroy, Bra don Harre Amanda Martin,