The St. Tammany Farmer 07-22-2026

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BY JIM DERRY Staff writer

The Slidell City Council approved a bid of $17.6 million to begin construction on a new site for its police headquarters and Chief Tommy Williams is hoping work will begin within the next month Voelkel McWilliams Construction LLC, had the lowest bid of the 10 companies that submitted a bid for the project. They ranged from the winner to the high bid of $21.1 million. The new site, which also will include the city jail, will be built on Robert Boulevard near the corner of Fountain Drive. And while it will be similar in size to the current 36,000-square-foot police fa-

cility on Sgt. Alfred Drive in Olde Towne, everything now will be together in one complex. Along with the jail, the new building also will house more meeting rooms and offices for officers and staff. The current headquarters has been in use since 1963, and the project to replace it has been in the works for some time. The council approved the sale of up to $19.8 million worth of bonds in September 2024.

“They have been working in a building that should have been torn down 20 years ago, certainly after Katrina,” then-police chief Randy Fandal, and now mayor of Prep work, construction of $17.6M Slidell Police HQ could start in August ä See SLIDELL, page 2A

Police Chief

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Covington

Portrayed as a compassionate uniter with a badge, Kevin Collins was sworn in as Covington police chief during a jam-packed inauguration ceremony at the city’s Firehouse Events Center on July 13.

The 41-year-old Collins was promoted from deputy chief to the city’s top cop following the recent retirement of former Chief Michael Ferrell. Collins has been with the Covington Police Department for 13 years, holding key roles in the Criminal Patrol and

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New director says St. Tammany libraries are well-loved

BY SUZIE HUNT

Contributing writer

If you ask Trevor Collings what he likes about his new job as director of the St. Tammany Parish Library, he responds that it’s rarely dull.

“Every day is different. I enjoy that because it’s always interesting,” Collings said.

Since taking on the role as the head of one of the state’s largest library systems in February, one of Collings’ challenges has included working with a bigger system than his previous job as the director of the Audubon Regional Library system in St. Helena and East Feliciana parishes.

“The scale and scope are much larger. We serve a population of approximately 280,000 people, with nearly a million books and other items in circulation,” he said. The parish library system also has 12 local branches. He sees in this community an enthusiasm for library services that he hasn’t always seen in other areas.

“One of the things that excites me most is seeing our libraries so well used and loved by the public. That’s not always the case,”

Trevor Collings became director of the St. Tammany Parish Library in February, and he says that directing one of the state’s largest library systems almost never presents him with a dull moment.

PHOTO BY SUZIE HUNT

PHOTO BY KIM CHATELAIN

Covington City Council President Mark Verret, right, speaks with

Kevin Collins shortly before Collins was sworn in

Firehouse Events Center Tim Lentz, a former

Police chief, is in the background on

PHOTO BY MATTHEW DOBBINS

This recent sunset view from Oak Harbor Boulevard was blanketed by clouds, but no less beautiful.

Strolling Columbia Street

It was time again to stroll along and absorb the atmosphere of Columbia Street in downtown Covington on July 11. Yes, it was the ninth annual Kokomo Stroll, a beachthemed summer event that involved about 25 business and restaurant booths serving summer cocktails, craft beer and local signature bites. There were also booths featuring local art, especially for the flipflop crowd, because who doesn’t like to do a little shopping while strolling around town?

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the city, said two years ago. There were flooding issues inside the building even before Hurricane Katrina, when more than five feet of water rushed in. The city could have chosen to build something new then but instead opted for renovation. Before the bonds were first authorized nearly two years ago, Fandal said there also has been a termite problem at the current headquarters. Now, Williams, the new chief, who took office July 1, is looking forward to the new quarters. “Completion will take about two years,” Williams said. “There’s a process the construction company has to go through with the engineering department and city planning. I would imagine the second or third week of August we

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Criminal Investigations divisions.

In brief remarks after taking the oath of office from City Attorney Julian “Rod” Rodrigue, Collins thanked the large turnout of supporters in the audience that included representatives from neighboring law enforcement agencies, the district attorney’s office and the school board.

The crowd included community leaders and what seemed to be the entire department that Collins will lead, with most officers wearing dress uniforms.

“We are one community,” Collins said. “My goal is to make sure we stay like we are right now one community with members supporting one another.”

Collins said he foresees no major changes in the department, which has 48 sworn officers and a seven-member administrative staff. He has been working closely with Ferrell for the last year to learn some of the finer points of being chief.

“Chief Mike Ferrell set a great foundation, so I just want to build on that,” Collins said “There may be a few tweaks along the way, but nothing drastic.”

Collins said one of his key goals is for the department to maintain a good relationship with the approximately 12,000 residents it serves.

“The community and how they (community members) feel about us (police) is what really matters to me,” Collins said.

A New Orleans native, Collins graduated from Warren Easton High School and

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Collings said. “Any library can offer access to information. It’s the relational interactions between our staff and our patrons that make a difference.”

He stressed that local branches aren’t just places to pick up a good read

“Not only do we help people grow through recreational books, we offer assistance for people in a lot of different ways. People looking for help with job building skills, résumé writing and preparation for civil service tests and college admissions paperwork,” he said. Additionally, some of the system’s newer initiatives include veterans’ resource centers, the Bookmobile and the Books by Mail program for patrons that can’t get to a library location

Collings said the renewal of the library’s tax millage was tremendous, allowing the system to continue to offer a wide range of services, as well as to move forward with big construction projects that include building a new, larger library in Lacombe; renovating the Mandeville branch; and expanding the main branch in Slidell.

“These three big capital projects are incredibly exciting. We’re committed to serving the public, and these projects will help us offer more ways to serve our patrons,” he said

Southeastern Louisiana University His first job after college was with the Special Olympics of Louisiana, where he worked for five years. While helping coordinate events for the organization, Collins said he encountered police officers from around the state and became interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

“It kinda piqued my interest and I said to myself, ‘I could do that,’” Collins said during an interview before the ceremony “So, I looked into it, and Covington was hiring.”

The new chief began as a police officer and rose through the ranks, as a detective, the department’s director of training and training director in the Professional Standards Division. He is a 2024 graduate of the FBI National Academy Collins is married and a father of five.

Mayor Mark Johnson described Collins as an empathetic, compassionate professional who will hold people accountable when he needs to and will always act with discretion.

The mayor said Ferrell, who was appointed police chief in 2021, had spoken highly of Collins over the past few years. Last year, Collins was named deputy chief and his responsibility within the department has grown ever since.

“When you have a department where things are running well, that’s the time when you want to promote from within,” Johnson said during the ceremony’s opening remarks. “I was proud to nominate Kevin for police chief. I was proud of the City Council for unanimously approving it I’m proud today that he’ll be sworn in.”

As the summer reading challenge program, with its prehistoric “Unearth a Story” theme, winds down, Collings is looking forward to the things to come in the fall. And again, it’s not all about books. In September, the library has a presentation by Caldecott Medal winner Vera Brosgol, a cartoonist and storyboard artist, as well as a concert series,” he said. There will also be a Touch-a-Truck event for young children and the return of TeenTober, a program geared toward readers between ages 12 and 17. An avid reader himself, Collings also enjoys audiobooks for his work commute, especially mysteries and novels of adventures. He’s recently been enjoying the Jules Verne classic, “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” When off, he enjoys time with his wife and children, ages 8 years to 5 months, and fishing in the their pond Collings said he is embracing the work before him and looking forward to a productive year ahead

“The biggest part of my day is to make sure we do the things we’ve committed to do and keep our promises to our patrons. We have an excellent staff and a supportive board,” he said Collings sees a lot of potential for good in his new community. “Despite the problems in the world I don’t have problems sleeping at night because libraries are always part of the solution,” Collings said.

Kimberli and Tim Harford

Michelle Gardner and son Ian Gardner shop at one of the many art booths.

Maryclaire Hessemer, Angela Reynolds, Jennifer Serpas

Craig and Ellen Foundas, Paul and Camielle Boudreaux

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Attendees do a line dance at the ninth annual Kokomo Stroll.

Lilly Marion and Emily Lidikay perform some karaoke.

Pam and Steve Brownlee

Linda Froeba, Lynette Marshall

25 years ago

The city of Mandeville will hold groundbreaking ceremonies for the Tammany Trace tunnel on Monday, July 30 The ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at U.S. 190 and the Trace. The 80-foot tunnel, once completed, will provide safe passage under U.S. 190 in Mandeville for Trace users. Construction is expected to begin in August and should be ready for use by February 2002.

50 years ago

The computerization of St.Tammany Police Jury budget and payroll records is coming, following the purchase of a Burroughs Corp B700 computer last week.

The police jury discussed the pros and cons of the substantial purchase at its meeting last week. Two representatives from Burroughs explained the capabilities of the machine, and jurors were impressed with the time that could be saved, as well as the money

Police Juror Malcolm Stein felt further study was needed to see if a machine could be obtained that would serve the needs of the police jury and all the other departments in the courthouse

“We should all get together and buy a computer big enough to handle the police jury, the assessor, the sheriff, the registrar of voters and the Clerk of Court’s Office,” Stein

said. He also inquired about the cost of programs needed to run the computer

Sheriff George Broom, after hearing the machine’s capabilities, felt certain it could handle his needs. Stein then agreed to go along with the purchase.

Police jurors Jimmy Morrison, Webb Hart and Earl Broom expressed an interest in the system, saying it was time for St. Tammany Parish to come into the 20th century

“And we have to jump two centuries to do that,” Hart said.

The total price of the computer will be $34,560, payable over a fiveyear period. After that, maintenance

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will cost $4000 a year

75 years ago

Eighty-two young boys have enrolled in Camp Benedict, a summer camp conducted by St. Joseph Abbey here, it was announced this week.

The boys are from all over the southern part of the state. It was stated that registrations for the fall term at the Abbey indicate a new record attendance of seminarians, and work is progressing on the new $150,000 physical culture building, as well as the smaller building to serve as a general store for the students.

The celebrated artist Dom Greg-

Pre-K application process reopens online July 24

Staff report

Parents and caregivers of St. Tammany Parish youth can apply for Pre-K classes in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System for the 2026-2027 school year when applications reopen on July 24.

Documents needed to complete the application process can be found online at stpsb. org/prek

To qualify for free pre-K classes with St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, a child must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30 of this year. The child must live within the attendance boundary of the school he or she will attend, and parents/guardians must meet income requirements.

If all seats are not filled, paid tuition spots may be available for those who do not meet the income requirements. All families seeking free or tuition spots still must complete an online application.

More information about the application process can be found at stpsb.org/prek or by calling the Early Childhood Office at (985) 898-3306.

After the online application is received, a pre-K staff member with the public school system will notify families of their eligibility. Information also will provided at that time on how to complete the registration process.

Sheriff’s Office joins forces with statewide group to fight OD crisis

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has joined the DEA Fentanyl Overdose Response Team, strengthening a statewide partnership dedicated to investigating fentanyl-related overdose deaths, dismantling drug trafficking networks and holding those responsible accountable.

The team brings together investigators, prosecutors and public safety partners to share intelligence, coordinate investigations and target the people responsible for bringing fentanyl into Louisiana communities. Under Louisiana law anyone who distrib-

Children are engaged in a

at

utes fentanyl or other illegal drugs that result in a fatal overdose can be charged with murder

“Fentanyl continues to devastate families in St Tammany and across Louisiana, and we are committed to doing everything we can to stop it,” Sheriff Bret Ibert said “Having one of our investigators serve on this team strengthens our ability to send a clear message that there is no place for this dangerous drug in St. Tammany Parish.”

By having an investigator assigned to the team, the Sheriff’s Office gains access to additional investigative resources, specialized expertise and real-time intelligence from law enforcement agencies across the state. That collaboration will help connect cases that cross parish lines, identify larger drug trafficking organizations and strengthen overdose investigations.

District Attorney Collin Sims agreed.

“(This) strengthens the collaborative network of law enforcement and prosecutors committed to combating the fentanyl crisis,” he said.

DEA Special Agent in Charge John P. Scott, of the New Orleans Field Division, welcomed the St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office to the group.

ory de Wit, assisted by Swiss art-

ist Milo Puiz, have commenced the frescoing of the large Abbey church, it was learned this week.

One large mural showing Christ flanked by Elias and Moses has been completed over the Blessed Sacrament altar

100 years ago

The youngster of today seems to be nervous,fidgety,emotional. He cannot enjoy things sitting still. When he goes to the movies, a big part of his pleasure is in making motions, stealing the other fellow’s cap. Or nudging him in the back of the neck. He is in the height of enjoyment. If a film breaks and he has a chance to stamp his feet and whistle. It seems to be an outburst of the emotions of preadolescence, a desire to shine in the presence of associates.

There must be a certain amount of patience with this overflow of exuberance, but it should be kept within the limits of a riot. There is not, however, any excuse for the boy who deliberately scars the expensive chairs or who picks the ivory number from the seat. He should be punished, even to the extent of being arrested and charged before the mayor’s court.

The Majestic Theater cost the owners $40,000. It was built to give Covington a place of amusement where first-class entertainment

could be found and enjoyed in comfort. All its furnishings are costly and every boy who has any loyalty in his heart should have too much pride to be guilty of a thing like that. We know that it is a human failing for parents to believe that their children would not be guilty of such a thing, and this makes it difficult to bring such cases before the parents and to get their help in stopping such depredations. But the management has decided that hereafter, any boy caught damaging the seats or picking out numbers will be taken to the parents with the request that the damage be made good. And if this is not done, the boy will be brought before the juvenile

FILE PHOTO BY JULIA KUMARI DRAPKIN

Pre-K class

Lyon Elementary in Covington in 2014

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The tunnel of the Tammany Trace in Mandeville, photographed in 2014.

East-west red bean battles back in St. Tammany

BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer

How many red beans does it take to fuel two successful cookoff fundraisers in St. Tammany Parish? Jamie Clark, United Way of Southeast Louisiana special events manager, says the answer is 504 pounds. And she can prove it.

“My car is full,” Clark said, after picking up the dry red beans that will be transformed into Louisiana’s favorite Monday meal during the dueling cook-offs beginning later this month

The yearly Red Beans ’N’ Rice cook-offs, one on each side of the parish, are part community fundraiser part friendly competition among nonprofit teams and part community gatherings for people to enjoy good food and conversation before the school year

“Since school hasn’t started yet, you can bring your kids,” Clark said. “You can sample every team’s red beans for only $10 and have a lot of fun.” Children under 5 eat free.

Proceeds from the dual events benefit United Way of Southeast Louisiana programs and services on the northshore.

“The great thing about these events is all the money raised here stays here in St. Tammany Parish,” Clark said.

The Red Beans ’N’ Rice-West Cook-off happens first on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Briggs Assembly Center at St. Paul’s School at 919 S Jefferson Ave. in Covington. Tickets are $10. Diners can sample the recipes from more than 22 teams and vote for their favorite cooks. Drive-through pick up lunches are also available for $10.

“We’re excited to be back at St. Paul’s because it gives us more space for our teams,” Clark said.

The Slidell Auditorium will again host the Red Beans ’N’ Rice-East Cook-off on Aug. 3 at 2056 Second Ave. in Olde Towne Slidell.

“I can’t wait for the friendly competition and trash-talking. We will have more than 20 teams plus several dessert booths,” said event chairman and St. Tammany Fire District No 1 Chief Chris Kaufmann.

According to Clark, the teams really get into the fun of decorating with their booth themes,

UNITED WAY RED BEANS ’N’ RICE COOK-OFFS

WHAT: Annual fundraisers featuring more than 20 teams at each event, all cooking up the sumptous south Louisiana staple.

WHEN: The west St.Tammany cook-off is set for July 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s School, Briggs Assembly Center 919 S. Jefferson Ave., Covington.

MORE: The east St.Tammany cook-off will take palce Aug. 3, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second St.

COST: Tickets to each cook-off cost $10 and allows each guest to all they care to eat of the many different red bean recipes on hand. Eat-in and carryout services are available in both locations.A drivethru option is available in Slidell, too.

CONTACT: Go online to www.unitedwaysela.org/ redbeans.

and there will a great DJ providing the music.

This is the 22nd competition in East St. Tammany Kaufmann has seen first-hand how the funds raised from the events have benefited the community

“You can eat in or they have a great takeout system. You can drive through and grab lunch for the whole office at a great price,” Clark said.

Teams compete for the Favorite Recipe award, as well as the coveted Most Community Spirit Prize The spirit award is based on the number of dollars raised by each team. According to Clark, this year teams can raise money leading up to their cook-off event through a portal on the United Way of Southeast Louisiana website. Donors can purchase tickets and make donations for their favorite teams through www.unitedwaysela.org/redbeans.

Combined, the two events in 2025 raised more than $30,000 to provide services in St. Tammany Parish, Clark said.

And of course, each red bean cook-off takes place on a Monday

Malise Prieto, longtime

St. Tammany clerk of court, dies at 67

BY JIM DERRY Staff writer

Marie Elise “Malise” Prieto, who served St. Tammany Parish as its clerk of court for two decades, died Friday at her home in Maine.

The death was due to cancer, according to her husband, Rick Delaune. She was 67.

Prieto won her first election in November 1995, taking over as clerk for Lucy Reid Rausch, who also had served the clerk’s office for five terms and was the first woman ever to hold the position.

“She had the utmost respect for people in the community, and they had the utmost respect for her,” said Jessica Jenkins Brewster, the current clerk of court, who garnered Prieto’s endorsement in defeating the outgoing Melissa Henry three years ago.

“Many of the clerks (under Prieto) stayed their whole careers; they didn’t swap around. They were faithful to the office and the community, and I felt she was loyal.”

After narrowly defeating Bonnie Schultz to win her first term as clerk of court, she then defeated her former deputy, John Beyl, in 1999. She easily won her next three elections, including a fifth term, when she ran unopposed.

“She had an innate desire to serve the community,” said Covington mayor Mark Johnson, who knew Prieto from their high school days. “She was just always someone you could depend on.”

A seventh-generation resident of Mandeville, Prieto spent part of her year at her second home in New England. It was there, in October, that she learned of her diagnosis.

“She did everything she wanted to do in life,” Delaune said. “She had a great life. I am so proud to have been a part of it for 26 years until the end of it. She was a pretty amazing lady.” Prieto was a 1976 graduate of St. Scholastica Academy in Covington and earned a law degree from LSU in 1983. She spent the early part of her professional life working as a real estate attorney with her father, Ernest Prieto, before deciding to take a chance in politics. In her later years, Prieto became a “world-class” bird watcher, Delaune said, and traveled to the Dominican Republic, Cuba and all over the world to do so. She also was an avid sailor, and at one time won a Gulf Coast yacht race in Pensacola on her boat, “The Creole Lady.” Along with Delaune, she is survived by a brother, Ernie Prieto, two nieces, Emily and Calla Prieto, and a nephew, Harrison Prieto.

Private services will be held in Maine, and a celebration of her life will take place in Mandeville at a future date.

Upcoming back-to-school bashes cover some supply basics

BY JOLIE LINDLEY

Contributing writer

Two upcoming events will help children prepare for the new school year while they get out to enjoy themselves and see potential schoolmates before the bell soon rings, calling them to class.

The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany’s Back to School Bash is up first on Saturday, July 25, while a week later the long-running Lacombe Back to School Bash will be held over two days on Aug. 1-2.

The first 250 children to enter the expo will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies.

Children’s Museum marketing director Marlo Christensen said organizers will put each backpack into the hands of a child — not a parent or guardian so the

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

WHAT: Children’s Museum of St.Tammany Back to School Bash with free backpacks to first 250 children present, food trucks, games and free haircuts

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Brown Gym inside Pelican Park, near Mandeville

MORE: Call (985) 888-1555 or visit CMSTKIDS.org

children must be present. Parents cannot collect backpacks for children who are not present in the gym.

“We will give the backpack to the child,” Christensen emphasized to avoid misunderstanding during the bash. This year each child

will be given a card to fill out while visiting stations around the expo and then trade that in for their new backpack.

Also this year, the bash will have a school bus on site for children to visit, which can especially help put younger children at ease about riding one of the big yellow buses for the first time when school starts.

Additionally, free haircuts will be offered to children on a first-come, first-served basis; four stylists will stay busy clipping and snipping.

Christensen is excited about moving the event indoors this year and she expressed gratitude to all the sponsors who are making the bash possible.

“This event is done as part of our mission to give back to the community and allows everyone who supports the museum to give back to our

LACOMBE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

WHAT: A giveaway of school supplies, a resource fair, waterslides, food, free haircuts, a shoe giveaway, and uniform exchange

WHEN: Saturday,Aug 1, from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.; Sunday,Aug 2, from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. WHERE: Lacombe Rec Center, 61100 N. 12th St. MORE: Call Gerrin Narcisse at (985) 869-2802, Dana Icenhower at (985) 373-6732 or Jordan Johnson at (985)

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GIVING: Uniform Donation Dropboxes at Lacombe Family Pharmacy, Bayou Lacombe Pharmacy Bayou Stuf, and St. Tammany Recreation Center in Lacombe

Lyon Elementary has new administrators

BY JIM DERRY Staff writer

Lyon Elementary School has two new administrators, one in Ben Strohl, Lyon’s newly named principal, and another in Kaci Puglia, the school’s new assistant principal

Both moves, announced at the July 9 school board committee meeting in Covington, should help faculty and parents at the school move on following months of turmoil.

Less than two months ago, former Principal Lauryn Faciane and Assistant Principal Tonya Barth were arrested on counts of failing to report abuse. Both were released on bond the same day, and their lawyer said his clients “followed the law.”

One week after their arrest and reas-

and his son

signment away from Lyon Elementary, St Tammany Parish Schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia held a rare meet-

ing with Lyon employees to ask what they needed in their next leaders. Strohl is from the Washington, D.C., area and has worked in the St. Tammany school system for the past 15 years as a coach, teacher and administrator Most recently he was a five-year assistant principal at Lancaster Elementary School in Madisonville.

“It’s a great community, and I have spent the last couple of weeks meeting with about 50% of the staff, and everyone is excited about a fresh start,” Strohl said. “The big thing is going to be building relationships, letting people know who you are and learning who they are. Puglia most recently was a firstgrade teacher at Chahta-Ima Elementary School in Lacombe and has been in the school system since 2018.

children,” she said. While donations for this year’s event are set Christensen said anyone still wanting to donate this year or be involved with future events should reach out to her at the Children’s Museum.

The Lacombe event is a two-day affair held at the Lacombe Rec Center and features different activities each day Sponsored by the Bayou Lacombe Cardinals and the Rotary Club of Lacombe, the Day One bash will feature food, a DJ, waterslides, school supplies giveaways and a resource fair And on the second day, free haircuts, shoe giveaways and a school uniform swap are scheduled.

Organizer Gerrin Narcisse first started the Lacombe back-to-school bash in 2015, running it solo for the first

three years. This year, organizers are looking to supply 750-plus bookbags of school supplies and help more than 350 children with haircuts and new shoes “People can help by donating to the Mande Milkshakers’ shoe drive or by giving monetary donations to the Bayou Lacombe Cardinals. We don’t prefer people donating individual school supplies because we like to keep the bags standardized,” he said. The event will feature games and food to help families mark the end of summer and the start of a new school year Families will also be able to take advantage of resources, including a health fair with over 30 vendors. “We want to give parents ease and students confidence heading into the new school year,” Narcisse said.

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Malise Prieto seen her in January 2019 enjoying one of her favorite hobbies, birding died in Maine this past Friday at the age of 67.

STAFF PHOTO BY JIM DERRY

New Lyon Elementary School Assistant

Principal Kaci Puglia, left, Lyon Principal Ben Strohl,

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Patrons celebrate The Summer Show

Staff report

The St. Tammany Art Association threw a July 11 opening reception for its 56th Annual National Juried Artists Exhibition, “The Summer Show.” This collection of art from creators in multiple states will hang through Sept 12 at the Miriam Barranger Gallery in the Art House at 320 N. Columbia St. in Covington.

The show was curated by MaPó Kinnord, a contemporary ceramic artist who serves as the department head and associate professor of art at Xavier University of Louisiana. This year’s show drew

296 entries from 107 artists in 13 states Of those juror Kinnord selected 38 pieces for the show, and all of them were celebrated at the opening in downtown Covington. Best in Show honors went to Alabama sculptor Jamey Grimes for his ‘Tempest’ installation. Other top awards included First Place to Lafayette painter Craig Leblanc’s ‘Dancin’ Shoes’; Second Place to Utah fine arts photographer Dave Hanson’s ‘Ancestors;’ and Third Place to Pontchatoula artist Kim Howes Zabbia’s painting ‘Replace.’ See a complete list of honorable mentions at www.sttammany art/.

Susan Hendry, Kim Howes Zabbia, Julie Glass, standing in from of Zabbia’s ‘Replace.’

PHOTOS BY BOBBY GILBOY

Gerald Miller, Theresa Miller Monica Beaubouef, Adam Hellmers

Cindy Vaughan, Paula Gudaitis Astrid Guerrero, Adrianna Hawkins

Cindy Pulling, juror MaPó Kinnord, Martin Payton

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‘The Tempest,’ a piece by Alabama sculptor Jamey Grimes took Best in Show at The Summer Show exhibition in Covington. Grimes says his art is intended to create an experience that is simultaneously unsettling and serene.

Colleen Angerdina, Wendy Caronna

PHOTO BY SUZIE HUNT

Concern, which was

Wright leads CCC in its role as relief center

BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer

When Brenda Wright walks in the door of Community Christian Concern each day, she knows she’s going to face new challenges. Whether it is a homeless person asking for hygiene products, the need to find a funding source for a new initiative or, as on a recent day, a flooded warehouse courtesy of a distant tropical storm, Wright takes it all in stride and credits a great team working alongside her

“The people who work and volunteer here are amazing and a blessing to the neighbors we serve. I am thankful for all they do,” said the organization’s executive director Community Christian Concern, located in Olde Towne Slidell, is a clearing house for a wide variety of services and programs for people in need. Well known for its resale shop, Janet’s Korner, and its food pantry, it provides many types of assistance.

Joining the nonprofit in March 2024, Wright has seen an increase in need for services since she walked in the door on her first day

“According to statistics from United Way, 48% of Slidellians are struggling to make ends meet,” Wright said. She cited increases in property taxes, insurance and rent and federal assistance program cutbacks as why the number of people turning to the organization has increased.

“In 2025, we helped 10,099 people,” she said. The total amount of food, clothing, personal care items and financial assistance distributed last year totaled $614,023. We’ve seen almost 6,000 people already through June and expect that number to grow,” Wright said.

“We refer to the people we serve as our neighbors, as Jesus commanded that we love our neighbors as ourselves. When a person comes in, they meet with a neighbor advocate, who listens with a nonjudgmental ear to their story and assesses their need. It may be for food or clothing or

help filing for SNAP ben-

efits. Our advocates have a 5-inch binder full of information on programs that can meet many different needs,” Wright said She is proud of the personalized attention her staff gives each person so they can try to build relationships with them Instead of just handing out help, the advocates try to help the person reach their potential, according to Wright.

The small staff of fulltime and part-time employees work with more than 50 regular volunteers to provide a large range of services.

“We have the Miramon Center a men’s homeless shelter that can house 10 men at a time. We have the food pantry that distributes food daily to people who are homeless and food boxes filled with a month’s worth of items to people who have a home but need assistance,” she said

A new program this summer offered monthly lunch boxes for 150 children who were at risk of not getting enough nutrition over the summer Each child received a box filled with kidfriendly items like canned ravioli, peanut butter, fruit cups, mac and cheese and more.

“The community really stepped up when we announced this program and donated items and money to purchase things for the boxes,” Wright said Janet’s Korner serves a dual purpose. Not only do the proceeds from purchases at the resale store serve as the organization’s largest fundraiser, it also provides clothing for people in need.

“Eligible neighbors can receive up to five outfits every three months from Janet’s Korner at no cost,” Wright said. For families with growing children, it serves as a big help, especially where school uniforms are needed Wright has a Master of Arts degree in organizational leadership and finds it very useful in keeping all the moving parts going in such a diverse program. She also sees the importance of working with community partners and

credits them with making it all work.

“The generosity we see from the community is amazing. Some people bring in extra produce from their gardens to share through the food pantry, and others donate clothing they no longer need. I meet with people from First Baptist Church and the Good Sam’s ministry at St. Luke’s. We also have come great partners who support us by sponsoring different events.”

Several big fundraising events are coming up. Volunteers are currently creating enticing gift baskets that will be on the auction block during Gulf Coast Bank and Trust’s Auctions in August. Proceeds will benefit outreach initiatives. The always popular Wild Game, Seafood and BBQ Cook-off hosted by Mayor Randy Fandal will be Oct. 3 in Olde Towne Slidell.

The hardest part of her job, according to Wright, is not being able to help enough. She cited the need for a homeless woman’s shelter in our area and the recent loss, due to neighborhood concerns, of a donated building to serve that purpose.

“I hate when I have to turn away homeless women who come to us. There are places for struggling families through Family Reach and Safe Harbor for women experiencing domestic abuse. But there is nowhere locally for a single woman to stay and get the help she needs to move toward being self-sufficient,” said Wright. “With that donated building, we could have been open and running in just a few months. Now we have to start over.” She’s committed to keep looking for a building and the funding to run such a program and make a woman’s shelter a reality.

Wright’s plate is full overseeing the many outreach programs at the organization, but she believes this is her calling and where she is meant to serve.

“Whether I’m working with our advocates or our great volunteers, I’m blessed to be able to serve alongside them,” Wright said.

THEATER

CHICAGO: Cutting Edge

Center of the Arts is presenting ‘Chicago,’ Broadway’s longest-running American musical on Friday and Saturday nights from July 31-Aug. 15. Set in 1920s Chicago and made for audiences 18 years and older, it’s the story of wannabe vaudevillian star of Roxie Hart, who murders her lover, and famed doublemurderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly When both acquire the same lawyer, the greedy superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head. Based on play by Maurice Watkins; music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; and choreography by Fosse. At Cutting Edge, Brian Fontenot will direct, assisted by Daniel Mack; music director Aaron Turnipseed; and choreographer Jessica Guastella. Tickets to see it at 767 Robert Blvd. in Slidell are $33-$45 at cuttingedgetheater.com

THE LAND OF SEUSS: There’s one more week to visit the world of Dr. Seuss at the Cutting Edge Center of the Arts, 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Go with “The Cat in the Hat” into “The Jungle of Nool” and meet Horton, Lazy Mayzie, JoJo and more July 24-26. When Horton the Elephant tries to convince the other animals that the Whos exist, he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity, and only loyal neighbor Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Tickets $28-$45 at cuttingedgetheater.com/.

JUST SIT RIGHT BACK: Playmakers Theater closes out with one more weekend of “Gilligan’s Island” July 24-26 near Covington. This musical version of the iconic 1960s TV comedy show tells the tale everybody loves to hear. Produced by Liz Zelenka; directed by Derek Thrush; technical director Anna/Van Turner; and musical director Shawn Patterson. See it at 19106 Playmakers Road.

MUSIC

SLOW/FAST SESSION: This free gathering with professional player Madeline Hill on July 26 (every final Sunday of the month) provides the opportunity to play fiddle tunes, especially the Celtic variety, with others. In first half of each session, tunes are played at slower tempos, with veteran string educators there to offer insight and encouragement to student

musicians. In second half, tempos increase to normal performance speeds. From noon to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Coffeehouse, 535 E Boston Street, downtown Covington.

PERFORM: Open Mic Night on July 30 (final Thursday) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The Reminding Coffee & Creative House, 141 Terrabella Blvd., Covington. Great chance for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform before a supportive audience. Each performer/ensemble is invited to share a set of three songs or about 15 minutes Arrive early to sign up for a spot. Free event. See nstms. org for more.

BLUEGRASS JAM: A free Bluegrass Jam on July 31 (every final Friday March-October) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Covington Farmer’s Market Gazebo, 100 N. Columbia St. An open, lively jam for players of all skill levels. Takes place concurrently with the Columbia Street Block party in the walkable historic downtown area from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. See nstms.org for details.

OZONE CONTEST: The deadline to submit entries in the 2026 Ozone Songwriter Contest is July 25. Applicants can submit up to three original songs for a chance to be recognized at the Louisiana Songwriter Festival taking place in Covington Nov. 7-8. There’s also still some time left to sign up to perform at the festival, but slots are filling up. See https://ozon-

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MAKING A SPLASH

Heart of a Champion awardees honored during St. Tammany Parish Swim League’s Christopher Condon Championship Meet

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Cross Gates swimmer Lola Cooke

couldn’t believe it when her name was called.

The Northshore High School sophomore has only been swimming for a couple of years, but she’s embraced the sport with an infectious smile.

Cooke was presented with the Heart of a Champion Award before the St. Tammany Parish Swim League’s Christopher Condon Championship Meet at Cross Gates near Slidell on July 10.

“I’m just really proud of the award,” Cooke said. “I’m really glad that people see my improvement. I’m just glad that everyone feels like this around me, because I’m just trying to make everyone feel better.”

The Heart of a Champion award was created in honor of Condon, a member of the Pinewood Porpoises who died of cancer in

2010 at the age of 12. The award honors swimmers who exhibit courage, perseverance, a positive attitude and friendliness.

“It’s just fun,” said Cooke about swimming. “It’s a way to get my workout in, and honestly, if I had a really hard day at school or something like that, I get to come here and have a good time. It’s just a way to have a good time.”

Cooke, who said her favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke, was described as someone who “genuinely cares about the people around her.”

“She has become such a role model for the younger swimmers, and honestly, for all of us,” her nomination letter read.

The second Heart of a Champion awardee was Pinewood swimmer and coach Shelby Salles. The 18-year-old has spent her entire swimming career with the Porpoises.

“One of Shelby’s most outstanding qualities is her positive attitude,” her nomination letter read “She brings energy and

and

excitement to every practice and swim meet, creating an environment where swimmers feel welcomed, confident and motivated. Shelby is always cheering and celebrating effort/improvement just as much as results. She makes sure every swimmer feels seen and valued.

“At swim meets, Shelby’s passion is especially clear During events, she moves from one end of the pool to the other, loudly cheering for every swimmer, no matter what team they are on. After each

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PJP II’s Babin overcomes injuries to pitch at BRCC

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

Pope John Paul II graduate Ella

Babin didn’t have the easiest road to playing softball at Baton Rouge Community College, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“This means a lot,” Babin said. “It’s a dream come true. I’ve wanted to play at the next level since I was 5 years old. It really means everything. Just to be close to home so my parents can still support me is just awesome.”

Babin didn’t have a signing ceremony like most; instead, she filled out her paperwork electronically while on a trip with family Her official announcement on social media came on May 15 but it belied how long and winding the road to

the next level was “It was actually kind of crazy,” Babin said. “I was on my way to Disney World, and the coach texted me. We talked on the phone, and I really liked what she said. It was a lot about player development and developing me as a person, and not just all focused on softball. I really liked that. Then, I went on a visit, and I just felt like that was where I was meant to be.”

As a senior, Babin started 19 games in the circle, pitching 97 innings and striking out 88 batters. Opponents hit .257 against her At the plate, she hit .333 with a 1.026 OPS. She recorded 21 RBIs, 18 runs scored, eight stolen bases and eight doubles Those numbers only tell part of the story as Babin had to over-

come several injuries over the years, whether it was broken bones, concussions or sprained ankles. She missed her eighth-grade year due to injury. Then, she got hurt in the fall of her sophomore year, training to push for a starting spot in the rotation and ended up missing that fall of training due to a high ankle sprain. She was in a wreck at the beginning of her junior year, had concussion symptoms for almost two months, and still has neck and back pain to this day “I feel like I got hurt every other year,” Babin said. “I always found a way to bounce back, and I feel like my teammates, my family and my coaches have been there to support me and pick me back up. That was really important. But I

won’t trade this whole experience for that world. I’ve had some of the best teammates in the world. They all played such a major role in my career.”

Ella’s father, Brian, who also coached her at the travel ball level, said her signing was a special moment.

“I am very proud of Ella and all of her accomplishments, although there were many bumps in her road,” Brian said. “For her to keep her focus on her goals, words cannot express how proud I am of Ella. Also, a huge thank you to all of her coaches, but especially her pitching coaches, Matt Uhle and Shelby Wickersham. These two people had such a huge impact on Ella, and my family cannot thank them enough.”

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PJP II pitcher Ella Babin is headed to play at Baton Rouge Community College this fall.

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Pinewood swimmer Shelby Salles, second from right, received the Christopher Condon Heart of a Champion award. With Salles is her sister, Sydney, and her parents, Stefini

David.

PHOTO BY MATT DOBBINS

Cross Gates swimmer Lola Cooke received the Heart of a Champion Award before the 2026 St Tammany Swim League Christopher Condon Championship Meet at Cross Gates on July 10. Jeff Ganucheau, STSL president, presented the award to Cooke.

COMBINED TEAM RESULTS:

1. Cross Gates (CGG), 1,900.5 points. 2. Lakeside (LKS), 1,524. 3. Pinewood (PCC), 1,515.5. 4, Picayune (PBT), 532 points.

GIRLS

8-YEAR-OLD 100-YARD IM: 1. Addison Gabriel, CGG, 1:48.96. 2. Ezri Lunsford, CGG, 2:05.43. 9 100-YARD IM: 1. Piper Abadie, PCC, 2:36.85. 10 100-YARD IM: 1. Madelyn Sheridan, PCC, 1:33.16. 12 100-YARD IM: 1. Bernadette Biller, LKS, 1:26.82. 2. Lisa Souopgui, PCC, 1:35.94

100-YARD IM: 1. Lanna

13-14

O’Rourke-Ritter, CGG, 1:09.69. 2. Paige Zimmerlee, PBT, 1:22.29. 3. Addison Fiedler, PCC, 1:27.87. 15-18

100-YARD IM: 1. Allison Manion, LKS, 1:07.92. 2 Avery Zelden, PCC, 1:10.29. 3. Greta Bostick, PCC, 1:15.73

6 & U 25-YARD FREE: 1. Riley Sottile, LKS, 23.40. 2 Dakota Gratton, CGG, 23.47 3. Elliott Morse, LKS, 24.94.

7 25-YARD FREE: 1. Sadie Vidrine, PCC, 22.76. 2. Sage Raybon, PBT 23.48. 3. Ruby Parker, LKS, 23.99.

8 25-YARD FREE: 1. Addison Gabriel, CGG, 19.38. 2. Everleigh Fitzgerald, PCC, 19.45. 3. Ava Sterling, LKS, 20.85

9 25-YARD FREE: 1. Vivian Biller, LKS, 18.99. 2. Cadence Swendsen, CGG, 20.61. 3. Zihya Simmons, LKS, 22.28

10 25-YARD FREE: 1. Genevieve Bradley, CGG, 16.31. 2. Madelyn Sheridan, PCC, 16.67. 3. Mia Canales, LKS, 16.72.

11 50-YARD FREE: 1. Arya Farrell, CGG, 36.22. 2. Giana Burrell, CGG, 38.65. 3. Hadley Thorsen, CGG, 39.19

12 50-YARD FREE: 1. Coralynn Knowles, PCC, 34.42 2. Lisa Souopgui, PCC, 39.09. 3. Emersyn Pepe, LKS, 40.29

13-14 50-YARD FREE: 1. Gracie Tartar, PBT, 31.36. 2. Eden Trussell, CGG, 31.57. 3. Shelby Chabreck, PCC, 32.19.

15-18 50-YARD FREE: 1. Addison Provenzano, LKS, 26.10.

2. Hailey Shay, LKS 26.91. 3 Sydney Salles, PCC, 27.85

11 100-YARD FREE: 1. Arya Farrell, CGG, 1:25.78. 2. Sadie Lorance, CGG, 1:39.11

12 100-YARD FREE: 1. Bernadette Biller, LKS, 1:17.82. 2. Coralynn Knowles, PCC, 1:18.11. 13-14 100-YARD FREE: 1. Molly Roberts, LKS, 1:02.86. 2. Paige Zimmerlee, PBT, 1:07.38. 3 Gracie Tartar, PBT, 1:12.71.

15-18 100-YARD FREE: 1. Addison Provenzano, LKS, 58.49.

2. Hailey Shay, LKS, 1:01.92. 3. Avery Zelden, PCC, 1:02.34.

6 & U 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. LKS, 2:11.29. 2. CGG, 2:14.75. 3. PCC, 2:27.62.

7-8 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. CGG, 1:34.14. 2. PCC, 1:41.85. 3. PBT, 1:45.60. 9-10 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. CGG, 1:19.20. 2. LKS, 1:27.17. 3. PCC, 1:30.10. 11-12 200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. CGG, 2:37.75. 2. LKS, 2:40.83. 3. PCC, 2:47.05. 13-14

200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. CGG, 2:11.77. 2. LKS, 2:19.29. 3. PCC, 2:22.89.

15-18 200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. LKS, 1:50.74. 2. PCC, 1:51.56. 3. CGG, 2:15.22.

6 & U 25-YARD BACK: 1. Everlie Wallace, PCC, 35.41. 2. Margaret Ganucheau, PCC, 41.95. 3. Julia Dembrun, LKS, 42.05 7 25-YARD BACK: 1. Elianna

Lardizabel, CGG, 31.28. 2. Alicia Orellana, CGG, 31.46. 3. Emma Torres, CGG, 31.58.

8 25-YARD BACK: 1. Addison Gabriel, CGG, 22.20. 2. Everleigh Fitzgerald, PCC, 25.43. 3. Zelie Schneidau, LKS, 27.96. 9 25-YARD BACK: 1. Sophie Melerine, LKS, 26.30. 2. Ari Dover, PCC, 28.95. 3. Vivian Biller, LKS, 28.97. 10 25-YARD BACK: 1. Mia Canales, LKS, 22.21. 2. Genevieve Bradley, CGG, 22.22. 3. Faith Watson, CGG, 24.88. 11 50-YARD BACK: 1. Ava Thomas, PBT, 47.00. 2. Giana Burrell, CGG, 49.54. 3. Arya Farrell, CGG, 50.98. 12 50-YARD BACK: 1. Coralynn Knowles, PCC, 43.86. 2. Hadley Lindberg, CGG, 45.84. 3. Emersyn Pepe, LKS, 51.63. 13-14 50-YARD BACK: 1. Molly Roberts, LKS, 32.52. 2. Gracie Tartar, PBT, 37.36. 3. Julianna Trussell, CGG, 40.21. 15-18 50-YARD BACK: 1. Hailey Shay, LKS, 32.94. 2. Sydney Salles, PCC, 33.74. 3. Gianna LeBreton, LKS, 38.99. 7 & U 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Kyla Swendsen, CGG, 33.67. 2. Dakota Gratton, CGG, 34.41. 3. Sadie Vidrine, PCC, 35.51. 8 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Ezri Lunsford, CGG, 27.15. 2. Sahalie Prado, PBT, 39.35. 3. Lorelle Laskos, CGG, 49.80. 9 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Cadence Swendsen, CGG, 28.09. 2. Vivian Biller, LKS, 28.56. 3. Ari Dover, PCC, 29.43. 10 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Brinley Lindberg, CGG, 25.80. 2. Brooke Rawls-Bechel, CGG, 26.29. 3. Faith Watson, CGG, 28.54. 11 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Hadley Thorsen, CGG, 51.34. 2. Skylar Moore, CGG, 51.91. 3. Cruz Pool, CGG, 57.55. 12 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Bernadette Biller, LKS, 43.59. 2. Lisa Souopgui, PCC, 49.47. 3. Chloe Casrill, LKS, 55.79. 13-14 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Molly Roberts, LKS, 34.61. 2. Lanna O’Rourke-Ritter, CGG, 36.32. 3. Addison Fiedler, PCC, 42.92. 15-18 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Allison Manion, LKS, 35.12. 2. Shelby Salles, PCC, 37.16. 3. Avery Zelden, PCC, 37.69. 7 & U 25-YARD FLY: 1. Riley Sottile, LKS, 27.01. 2. Dakota Gratton, CGG, 31.69. 3. Cecilia Helbling, PCC, 31.87. 8 25-YARD FLY: 1. Everleigh Fitzgerald, PCC, 23.36. 2. Ava Sterling, LKS, 26.07. 3. Ezri Lunsford, CGG, 26.24.

9 25-YARD FLY: 1. Cadence

race, she greets swimmers with a high-five and genuine pride in their effort. The joy she shows while watching her swimmers compete reflects how deeply she cares about them.” Salles finished second in the 50yard breaststroke with a time of 37.16 seconds and fourth in the 50yard butterfly (31.52).

Lakeshore Swim Club’s Addison Provenzano won high point earner honors in the girls 15-to-18-year-old division, finishing first in the 50 fly (28.41), 50 free (26.10) and 100 free

(58.49).

Swendsen, CGG, 23.88. 2. Alejandra Orellana, CGG, 26.21. 3. Sylvie Clements, PCC, 28.31. 10 25-YARD FLY: 1. Genevieve Bradley, CGG, 17.89. 2. Mia Canales, LKS, 19.08. 3. Madelyn Sheridan, PCC, 19.16. 11 50-YARD FLY: 1. Giana Burrell, CGG, 41.41. 2. Sadie Lorance, CGG, 55.31. 3. Cruz Pool, CGG, 58.63. 13-14 50-YARD FLY: 1. Lanna O’Rourke-Ritter, CGG, 31.57. 2. Paige Zimmerlee, PBT, 32.47. 3. Mckenzie Landry, LKS, 42.54. 15-18 50-YARD FLY: 1. Addison Provenzano, LKS, 28.41. 2. Sydney Salles, PCC, 28.78. 3. Allison Manion, LKS, 31.03. 8 & U 100-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG, 2:05.47. 2. LKS

2:05.51. 3. PCC, 2:10.08. 9-10 100-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG, 1:39.40. 2. PCC, 1:43.78. 3. LKS, 1:51.59. 11-12 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG ‘A’, 3:12.26. 2. LKS, 3:23.31. 3. CGG ‘B’, 3:36.90. 13-14 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG, 2:34.17. 2. LKS 2:41.15. 3. PCC, 2:48.49. 15-18 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. LKS, 2:05.17. 2. PCC, 2:10.56. 3. CGG, 2:41.27. BOYS

7 & U 100-YARD IM: 1. Roman Galdamez, LKS, 2:12.15. 2. Nicolas Luque, CGG, 2:57.91.

8 100-YARD IM: 1. Connor Mallette, CGG, 3:39.13.

9 100-YARD IM: 1. Dax Wallace, PCC, 2:10.31. 10 100-YARD IM: 1. Aidan Mamolo, PCC, 1:57.60. 2. Gavin Finley, LKS, 2:03.17. 11 100-YARD IM: 1. Carter Fitzgerald, PCC, 1:56.64. 12 100-YARD IM: 1. Jett Pool, CGG, 1:31.61. 2. Joshua Weissbohn, CGG, 1:34.30. 15-18 100-YARD IM: 1. Makai West, CGG, 59.36. 2. James Ganucheau, PCC, 1:02.26. 3. Oliver Spilling, CGG, 1:03.09.

6 & U 25-YARD FREE: 1. John Cartee, CGG, 25.14. 2. Connor Abadie, PCC, 28.47. 3. Locklin Miller, LKS, 28.58.

7 25-YARD FREE: 1. Roman Galdamez, LKS, 18.40. 2. Noran Wagemann, CGG, 19.20. 3. Greyson Galdamez, LKS, 20.09.

8 25-YARD FREE: 1. Crosby Trussell, CGG, 22.18. 2. Colton Barham, CGG, 26.88. 3. Wilson Nunez, PCC, 27.19.

9 25-YARD FREE: 1. Matthew Hebert, LKS, 21.21. 2. Dax Wallace, PCC, 22.48. 3. Dominic Jeanmarie, LKS, 24.13.

10 25-YARD FREE: 1. Lucas

“The pool felt good, so I felt good, so it was all good,” Provenzano said. “I’ve been swimming since I was 8 I just love the sport I can’t quit ever I have to keep going.”

The 17-year-old said her favorite stroke is the backstroke, and it showed after she finished third at the LHSAA Division I state meet last season. Provenzano said she is excited for her senior high school season.

“It’s definitely good to be in the pool before senior year because it’s good practice for high school,”

Provenzano said. “I’m excited for the high school season. We have some new freshmen coming in, so I’m excited. It’s going to be good.”

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Pepe, LKS, 15.69. 2. Lucas Morgan, PBT, 16.73. 3. Benjamin Luque, CGG, 17.21. 11 50-YARD FREE: 1. Ripken McNeese, LKS, 33.45. 2. Zayden Urban, PBT, 35.83. 3. Joseph LeBreton, LKS, 37.55.

12 50-YARD FREE: 1. Brycen Hueschen, LKS, 30.45. 2. Jackson Bradley, CGG, 31.02. 3. Collin Foulon, PBT, 34.36. 13-14 50-YARD FREE: 1. Kylan McCranie, PBT, 30.00. 2. Stephen Bech, PCC, 32.36. 3. Kroy Jefferson, CGG, 34.49. 15-18 50-YARD FREE: 1. Asher Socarras, CGG, 24.19. 2. Oliver Spilling, CGG, 24.34. 3. Michael Delaney, PCC, 25.36. 11 100-YARD FREE: 1. Ripken McNeese, LKS, 1:24.39. 2. Liam Neely, LKS, 1:25.06. 3. Zayden Urban, PBT, 1:27.28. 12 100-YARD FREE: 1. Brycen Hueschen, LKS, 1:07.19. 2. Joshua Weissbohn, CGG, 1:24.43. 3. Bishop Johnson, CGG, 1:29.82. 13-14 100-YARD FREE: 1. Stephen Bech, PCC, 1:12.09. 15-18 100-YARD FREE: 1. Makai West, CGG, 51.30. 2. Asher Socarras, CGG, 51.86. 3. James Ganucheau, PCC, 54.07. 6 & U 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. LKS, 2:15.23. 2. CGG, 2:34.58. 3. PCC, 3:46.67. 7-8 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. CGG, 1:32.55. 2. LKS, 1:34.16. 3. PCC, 1:53.51. 9-10 100-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. LKS, 1:17.63. 2. CGG, 1:21.84. 3. PCC, 1:31.76. 11-12 200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. LKS, 2:22.41. 2. CGG, 2:35.98. 3. PBT, 2:46.63. 13-14 200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. PBT, 2:11.20. 2. CGG, 2:17.23. 3. PCC, 2:17.47. 15-18 200-YARD FREE RELAY: 1. PCC ‘A’, 1:42.80. 2. CGG, 1:42.81. 3. PCC, 1:57.04.

On the boys’ side, Cross Gates swimmer Makai West won high point earner honors in the boys 15-to-18-year-old division after first-place finishes in the 100 IM (59.36), 100 free (51.30) and 50 fly (25.71).

“It was a little hot today but the pool cooled it off a little bit,” West said. “I was very grateful that I was able to compete, and I’m very appreciative of all of the swimmers. They are fantastic. This is one of my biggest days, especially since I got high point It’s a really big deal to me.” The Pearl River sophomore just recently turned 15, which made his performance even more impressive.

6 & U 25-YARD BACK: 1. Beckham McNeese, LKS, 34.14. 2. Locklin Miller, LKS, 36.20. 3. John Cartee, CGG, 36.40. 7 25-YARD BACK: 1. Noran Wagemann, CGG, 23.76. 2. Roman Galdamez, LKS, 27.97. 3. Jackson Green, PCC, 28.22.

8 25-YARD BACK: 1. Crosby Trussell, CGG, 27.07. 2. Wilson Nunez, PCC, 30.72. 3. Colton Barham, CGG, 31.63.

9 25-YARD BACK: 1. Cal Stephens, LKS, 26.29.

10 25-YARD BACK: 1. Lucas Pepe, LKS, 21.26. 2. Cooper Brown, CGG, 23.07. 3. Aidan Mamolo, PCC, 24.36.

11 50-YARD BACK: 1. Carter Fitzgerald, PCC, 48.50. 2. Liam Neely, LKS, 49.86. 3. Abel Weatherman, PCC, 1:03.92. 12 50-YARD BACK: 1. Jackson Bradley, CGG, 42.47. 2. Jett Pool, CGG, 49.68. 3. Brantley Hostetler, CGG, 53.62.

13-14 50-YARD BACK: 1. Kylan McCranie, PBT, 39.09. 2. Jacob Chabreck, PCC, 40.57. 3. Liam Morgan, PBT, 42.54. 15-18 50-YARD BACK: 1. Oliver Spilling, CGG, 28.00. 2. Beaux Reyes, PCC, 29.44. 3. Leo Naffa, CGG, 30.82. 7 & U 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Noran Wagemann, CGG, 27.99. 2. Cooper Esteve, LKS, 44.16. 3. Silas Erickson, PCC, 44.18.

9 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Cal Stephens, LKS, 32.93. 2. Dax Wallace, PCC, 33.92.

10 25-YARD BREAST: 1. Benjamin Luque, CGG, 23.48. 2. Beau Cotten, PCC, 25.37. 3. Cooper Brown, CGG, 26.16.

11 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Ripken McNeese, LKS, 48.27. 2. Joseph LeBreton, LKS, 57.70. 3. Abel Weatherman, PCC, 59.24.

12 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Brycen Hueschen, LKS, 38.66. 2. Joshua Weissbohn, CGG, 42.56. 3. Bishop Johnson, CGG, 48.22.

“This is a blessing. This is a real honor,” he said. West, who said the fly is his favorite stroke, added that he’s looking forward to his sophomore season in high school after finishing sixth in the 100 and 200 free during the LHSAA Division II state meet last season.

In the combined team competition, Cross Gates was first with 1,900.5 points while Lakeside finished second (1,524 points). Pinewood was a close third with 1,515.5 points.

Other high point scorers include Lakeside’s Molly Roberts (13-14 girls), Pinewood’s Jacob Chabreck and Picayune’s Kylan McCranie (13-14 boys), Lakeside’s Berna-

13-14 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Jacob Chabreck, PCC, 38.39. 2. Brady Beasley, PCC, 49.46. 3. Austin Jackson, LKS, 54.74. 15-18 50-YARD BREAST: 1. Sam Naffa, CGG, 29.86. 2. Asher Socarras, CGG, 31.31. 3. Henry Hirsh, PCC, 33.82.

7 & U 25-YARD FLY: 1. Greyson Galdamez, LKS, 28.25. 2. Jackson Green, PCC, 29.30. 3. Ronnie Jones, LKS, 33.75. 8 25-YARD FLY: 1. Crosby Trussell, CGG, 28.24. 10 25-YARD FLY: 1. Lucas Pepe, LKS, 19.33. 2. Benjamin Luque, CGG, 21.26. 3. Lucas Morgan, PBT, 22.93.

11 50-YARD FLY: 1. Zayden Urban, PBT, 49.80. 12 50-YARD FLY: 1. Jackson Bradley, CGG, 36.15. 2. Collin Foulon, PBT, 39.82. 13-14 50-YARD FLY: 1. Jacob Chabreck, PCC, 33.09. 2. Kylan McCranie, PBT, 34.65. 3. Kroy Jefferson, CGG, 40.16. 15-18 50-YARD FLY: 1. Makai West, CGG, 25.71. 2. Sam Naffa, CGG, 27.25. 3. Leo Naffa, CGG, 27.29. 8 & U 100-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. LKS, 2:02.17. 2. PCC, 2:06.27. 9-10 100-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. LKS, 1:32.79. 2. CGG, 1:52.22. 3. PCC, 1:55.91. 11-12 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG, 3:03.94. 2. LKS 3:04.51. 3. PBT, 3:26.92. 13-14 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. PCC, 2:46.32. 2. CGG, 2:51.00. 3. LKS, 3:02.23. 15-18 200-YARD MEDLEY RELAY: 1. CGG, 1:46.47. 2. PCC ‘A’ 1:56.99. 3. PCC ‘B’, 2:14.22.

dette Biller (12 girls), Lakeside’s Brycen Hueschen (12 boys), Cross Gates’ Arya Farrell (11 girls), Lakeside’s Ripken McNeese (11 boys), Cross Gates’ Genevieve Bradley (10 girls), Lakeside’s Lucas Pepe (10 boys), Cross Gates’ Cadence Swendsen (9 girls), Pinewood’s Dax Wallace (9 boys), Cross Gates’ Addison Gabriel (8 girls), Cross Gates’ Crosby Trussell (8 boys), Pinewood’s Sadie Vidrine (7 girls), Lakeside’s Roman Galdamez and Cross Gates’ Noran Wagemann (7 boys), Lakeside’s Riley Sottile (6&U girls) and Cross Gates’ John Cartee (6&U boys). Full results from the Christopher Condon championship meet are above.

Park, located at 1007 Pine St. The annual summer event has been held at the Lake Road boat launch for many years, and rodeo organizer Casey Revere said the event continues to grow Last year, there were 372 total registrations across all divisions.

This year’s rodeo is dedicated to Morris Ed “Meaux” Bigner The 84-year-old Madisonville native and former rodeo organizer has hosted the event at various venues and has been an influential part of its history Along with the fishing rodeo, there is also a jambalaya cook-off, Gar Rodeo Queen and children’s pageants and live music both days. For more information or to register, visit https://caseyrevere.com/madisonvillegar-rodeo.

Lakeside’s Bernadette Biller competes in the 50-yard breaststroke.

PHOTOS BY MATT DOBBINS

Lakeside’s Ripken McNeese won the 100-yard freestyle at the 2026 St. Tammany Swim League Christopher Condon Championship Meet on July 10.

Lakeside swimmer Molly Roberts won the 100-yard freestyle. She was also the high-point earner in the 13 to 14-year-old division.

Picayune swimmer Zayden Urban gets ready to launch from the block in the 50-yard freestyle.

years,allinSt TammanyParish

Vanessa P Brown, LyonElementary 22.96 years, all in St TammanyParish

Evelyn D. Tucker Mandeville Ele‐mentary 23.58 years, all in St TammanyParish

Diann M. Irwin Mandeville Junior High 3.98 years, all in St TammanyParish

Greene, Adaline

Daphne A Stewart, Mayfield Elemen‐tary 14.14 years, 10.99 years in St. Tam‐manyParish

Karen K. Stelly Monteleone Junior High 18.22 years, all in St TammanyParish Roosevelt Wise Sr NorthshoreHigh 9.62 years, all in St TammanyParish

Angela R Ledet, PineViewMiddle 13.47 years, all in St TammanyParish

Battina S. Williams, PitcherJuniorHigh 19.36 years, all in St TammanyParish

Lenette E. Talamo, Riverside Elemen‐tary 20.36 years, all in St TammanyParish

Duzet J. Bordelon, SalmenHigh 15.00 years, all in St TammanyParish

Cynthia G. Boudreau Salmen High 13.90 years, all in St TammanyParish

Bruce P. Howard, SalmenHigh 26.00 years, all in St TammanyParish

Sandra L. Hemphill, SlidellHigh 11.15years,allinSt TammanyParish

Patricia F. Vill‐neurve,SlidellHigh 32.23 years, all in St TammanyParish

Sandra B. Price, SlidellJuniorHigh 26.27 years, all in St TammanyParish

Laura S. Gandolfo TchefuncteMiddle 19.97 years, all in St TammanyParish

George Karagian‐nis, Transportation Center 13.60 years, all in St TammanyParish

Charmaine T Tulion, Transporta‐ tionCenter 5.00 years, all in St TammanyParish

Janelle L Wursteisen, Trans‐portationCenter 21.61 years, all in St TammanyParish

Motion by: Isabelle Moore; seconded by: Mike Peterson to accept the retire‐ment resolutions for employee support servicespersonnel.

Yea: Matthew Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy, Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin, Is‐abelle Moore, Mike Peterson,GiaBaker, Deborah McCol‐lum, Tammy Lamy, Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Den‐nis Cousin, and

Daphne A. Stewart, Mayfield Elemen‐tary 14.14 years, 10.99 St TammanyParish

Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy, Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin Is‐abelle Moore, Mike Peterson,GiaBaker, Deborah McCol‐lum, Tammy Lamy, Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Den‐nis Cousin and Michelle Ruffino

Gallaher Not Present: Roslyn Hanson MotionCarries14-0

F CONSIDERA‐

TION OF A RESO‐LUTION RE‐GARDING EDU‐CATOR COMPEN‐SATION AND EX‐ECUTIVE ORDER 26-047 (MS. HIRSTIUS)

A RESOLUTION OF THE ST TAM‐MANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGARDING ED‐UCATOR COM‐PENSATION AND EXECUTIVE ORDER26-047

WHEREAS, the St Tammany Parish School Board rec‐ognizes and appre‐ ciates the dedica‐tion, professional‐ism, and service of Louisiana's teach‐ers, support person‐ nel, and school em‐ployees;and

WHEREAS, the Board believes edu‐cators deserve meaningful and sus‐tainable compensa‐ tion increases that reflect the vital role they play in the suc‐cess of students, families, and com‐munities;and WHEREAS,Execu‐tive Order 26-047 proposes educator and employee stipends that result in local school sys‐tems absorbing fi‐nancial impacts through existing ed‐ucational funding streams;and WHEREAS, local school districts rely upon Minimum Foundation Pro‐gram (MFP) fund‐ing to support em‐ployee salaries and benefits transporta‐tion, special educa‐tion services sc safety instruc programs, m nance, technol and other ess operations;and WHEREAS, s systems throughLouisiana con to face incre operational rising insuranc transportation penses, infra ture needs, growing dema for student ser and WHEREAS, Board believes cator compensashould be fu through sustain state investme without reduc local educa funding or cre additional tax dens upon the zens of Loui and WHEREAS, Board further lieves strength

through sustainable state investments without reducing local educational funding or creating additional tax bur‐dens upon the citi‐zens of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the Board further be‐lieves strengthening the Minimum Foun‐dation Program should remain a pri‐ority in order to en‐sure the long-term financial stability of Louisiana's public schools; NOW, THERE‐FORE, BE IT RE‐SOLVED that the St Tammany Parish School Board re‐spectfully urges Governor Jeff Landry the Louisiana Legisla‐ture and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Educa‐tion to develop a sustainable, statefunded compensa‐ tion plan for Louisiana educators and school employ‐ees BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED that the Board opposes any educator com‐pensation initiative that shifts the finan‐cial burden to local school districts through reductions, reallocations, diver‐sions, or diminished growth in funding dedicated to local educational opera‐ tions BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED that the Board supports educator compensa‐ tion initiatives that are fiscally respon‐ sible, sustainable and funded without imposing additional tax burdens upon Louisianacitizens. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board respect‐fully encourages state leaders to iden‐tify long-term fund‐ing solutions that fulfillthepromiseof increased educator compensation while protecting local school systems, pre‐ serving educational services and safe‐guarding Louisiana taxpayers. BE IT FURTHER

Braud to accept the resolution

Yea: Matthew Greene, Adaline Rutherford, Kalinda Fauntleroy, Bran‐don Harrell, Amanda Martin Is‐abelle Moore, Mike Peterson,GiaBaker, Deborah McCol‐lum, Tammy Lamy Michelle Hirstius, James Braud, Den‐nis Cousin, and Michelle Ruffino Gallaher Not Present: Roslyn Hanson MotionCarries14-0

4.PUBLIC COMMENTS A. THREE MIN‐UTES 5.PRESIDENT ANNOUNCE‐MENTS A. ANNOUNCE‐MENTS BY THE BOARD PRESI‐DENT

There will be a Spe‐ cial Board meeting immediately fol‐lowing this meeting for the purpose of the Superinten‐ dent s Performance Review The offices & schools will be closed Friday, July 3rd. The July CAW meetings will be held on Thursday, July 9th beginning with Administrative &Finance.

6.CLOSING A. ADJOURN‐MENT 7:09pm 194215JUL22-1T $537.17

PUBLICNOTICE CERTIFICATION NOTICE ST TAMMANY PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Thisistocertifythat the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Of‐fice has complied with Louisiana Re‐vised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the Year Ended June 30, 2027. Notice of availability for pub‐ lic inspection and public hearing was

PUBLICNOTICE DRAFTNOTYET APPROVED TownCouncil MeetingAgenda 209Hwy22W Madisonville,La 70447 July8,2026@6:00 PM Call to OrderMayorPelloat Roll Call- Deidre Boudreaux Invocation- Coun‐cilmanHaddox Pledge- Council‐manDennis • Approval of June 10, 2026 Town Council Minutes & June 24, 2026 Pub‐lic Committee Min‐utes-approved • Approval of May 2026 Financialsapproved • Public Comment Period: members of the audience will have three (3) min‐utes to make a state‐ment or express a concern at the outset of the meeting. (Anyone having or expressing a con‐cern tonight may or may not get an an‐swer due to the fact that the council is hearing the concern for the first time All statements will be considered and everyone will re‐ceive an answer in thenearfuture o Matt Stein/Gerald Tyrney HomeGrownFestival–re‐quested the use of the Riverfront for their 33rd annual Home-Grown Festi‐val to be held on September 6, 2026. Councilman made a motion to approve the use of the River‐front, with a second from Councilman Haddoxandallwere infavor

•Council Comments –Thanked all of the Volunteers, Spon‐sors, and Vendors who made the July 4th celebration a huge success. Also thanked the Police & Maintenance for all of their hard work during the cel‐ebration and the cleanupafterwards •Mayor's Comments –Thanked Coquille Parks for setting up and Volunteering, stated the day went well and it was a WonderfulEvent • Adjourn Regular Town Council Meeting - Council‐man Dennis made a motion to adjourn, with a second by Councilman Had‐dox and all were in favor 194103JUL22-1T $134.82

PUBLICNOTICE

IntroducedJuly 14,2026,by Councilman DiS‐anti,seconded byCouncilman Brownfield,(by requestof Administration)

RESOLUTION R26-20 A RESOLUTION

APPROVING A TWO-YEAR AP‐POINTMENT OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SLIDELLAS A DI‐RECTOR TO THE BOARD OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERN‐MENT ENVIRON‐MENTAL FACILI‐TIES AND COM‐MUNITY DEVEL‐OPMENT AU‐THORITY (THE "AUTHORITY") ASPROVIDEDBY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED.

WHEREAS, Chap‐ter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Re‐vised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16, is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Fa‐cilities and Commu‐nity Development Authority Act (the "Act");and WHEREAS, theAct creates the Louisiana Local Government Envi‐ronmental Facilities andCommunityDe‐velopment Author‐ity (the "Authority") for the purpose of assisting politicalsubdivisions as de‐fined in theAct and other designated en‐

inspection at 300 Brownswitch Road Slidell, Louisiana during normal busi‐ness hours of 8:00 a.m.to4:30p.m be‐ginning Wednesday, June3 2026. Respectfully Sub‐mitted, BretIbert, St Tammany Parish Sheriff 194381JUL22-1T $52.53 • St Louis St Drainage (Compli‐ance Envriosys‐tems, Storm Drain Master Services Agreement – Kyle presented the Coun‐cil with a previous bill showing how much it cost the Town in February to get the roots out of thedrainpipes.Kyle requested approval to fix the issue per‐ manently All Coun‐cil approved Kyle to move forward re‐moving the trees and replacing the pipe •Planning&ZoningRecommendations – Mr Brian Davis from the Planning & Zoning Commis‐sion gave the Mayor and Council their recommendation to approved the re‐quest of a variance and rezoning.Amo‐tion was made by Councilman Ogle to approve, with a sec‐ond by Councilman Haddoxandallwere infavor •(RequesttoAmend Agenda- A RESO‐LUTION TO CHANGE BANK‐ING SERVICES FROM ON PATH CREDIT UNION TO RED RIVER BANK) – A motion to amend the Agenda was made by Councilman Haddox, with a sec‐ond from Council‐man Dennis and all were in favor The Mayor explained all of the issues the Town has encoun‐tered with On Path Credit Union.Amo‐tion to approve the Resolution was made by Council‐man Bounds, with a second by Council‐man Dennis and all wereinfavor Monthly Depart‐mentReports: 1.Engineering–Mr Joe Harmon with Forte & Tablada gave his report on all ongoing projects and the stages of their completion and any future pro‐ jects. 2.Police–Noreport given 3. Maintenance/ Utility (Request for Payment #1 – Com‐nity Center of) – Kyle re‐stedapprovalfor Request #1 in amount of $72,922.50. A mo‐to approve was de by Council‐n Bounds with a ond by Council‐n Dennis and all in favor Kyle on to give his port of all projects and his depart‐nt have been rkingoninJune Town Attorney –Danner reported all meetings, tracts, the vari‐other items he nded or worked throughout the attended or worked on

PUBLICNOTICE

IntroducedJuly 14,2026,by Councilman Fadely,seconded byCouncilman Jones

RESOLUTION R26-22

A resolution re‐questing the City administration to prepare an opera‐ tional implementa‐ tion plan for a pub‐lic-facing, digital fi‐nancial trans‐parencyportal WHEREAS, the taxpayers of the City of Slidell are entitled to opera‐ tional transparency within city govern‐ment, particularly with respect to the expenditure of pub‐ licfunds;and WHEREAS, mod‐ern accounting methodologies and cloud-based soft‐ware configurationsallow municipal

FORE, BE

SOLVED by the

CityCouncil, in

con‐vened, that the

administration is hereby respectfully requested to prepare an

im‐plementation plan for a public-facing,

portal, for review by the Council, within ninety (90) days of the adoption of this resolution, said plan to include any fund‐ing needs related to the proposed imple‐ mentation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said implementation plan shall specifi‐cally evaluate offthe-shelf visualiza‐tion software mod‐ules or application programming inter‐faces (APIs) capa‐ ble of directly in‐gesting automated spreadsheet exports from the Finance Department's exist‐ing ledger database, with specific track‐ing parameters for the active account‐ing columns of Fund,ORG,Project Revised Budget, YTDExpended,En‐cumbrances and AvailableBudget. ADOPTED this 14th day of July 2026. 194538JUL22-1T $84.77

Y, JULY23,2026, 6:00PM MANDEVILLE CITYHALL 3101E.CAUSE‐WAYAPPROACH MANDEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70448

CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL MOMENT OF SI‐LENCE PLEDGE OF AL‐LEGIANCE PUBLIC COM‐MENT: MINUTES:

1. Adoption of the July9,2026Council MeetingMinutes INTRODUCTION OF ORDI‐NANCES:

1. Introduction of Ordinance 26-30: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZON‐ING MAP OF THE CITY OF MAN‐DEVILLE TO RE‐ZONE PROPOSED LOT 2B; A POR‐TION OF LOT 2 SQUARE 47 OF THE TOWN OF MANDEVILLE, ST TAMMANY PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA FROM B3 TO TOWN CENTER (TC); AND PRO‐VIDING FOR FURTHER MAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Councilman Discon,At-Large) REPORTS, AN‐NOUNCEMENTS, & MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PRESENTATIONS

1.Cityof Mandeville Police Chief Schliem rec‐ognizes Officer of the Year Stephen Tarzia

2.Veteran’s Day Pa‐rade PresentationChrisBrown FINANCE RE‐PORT: Jessica Farno, Finance Di‐rector UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEWBUSINESS:

1.Approvalof Special Event Per‐mit for Mandeville HighSchool-“Man‐deville High School Homecoming Pa‐rade” event to be held on October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm Lo‐cation: Lakefront (See Map)Approval Requests: Parade Route Contingent Upon: Coordination with MPD, Certifi‐cate of Insurance (Councilwoman Lane,District3)

2. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit forStTammanyFire District #4- “Heroes at the Harbor” event to be held on Octo‐ber 3, 2026 10:00am- 2:00pm Rain Date: October 4, 2026 Location: Mandeville Harbor and Launch (See Map) Approval Re‐quests: Approval of Amp, Street Closure Contingent Upon: Coordination with MPD, Certificate of Insurance (Council

Rain Date: October 4, 2026 Location: Mandeville Harbor and Launch (See Map) Approval Re‐quests: Approval of Amp, Street Closure Contingent Upon: Coordination with MPD, Certificate of Insurance (Council‐woman Lane Dis‐trict3)

3. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit for Fresh Junkie Productions/ Run Gulf Coast“Northshore Half Marathon & 10 Miler” event to be held on October 11, 2026 7:00am Loca‐tion: Mandeville Lakefront and Fountainbleau State Park (See Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Race Route Contin‐gent Upon: Coordi‐nation with MPD, Certificate of Insur‐ance, Coordination with MPD for barri‐cades signs and cones. (Council‐woman Lane Dis‐trict3)

4. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit for NextOp- “Veter‐ans Day Parade and Jambalaya Cookoff” event to be held on Novem‐ber 7, 2026 11:00am- 6:00pm Location: Mandev‐ille Lakefront (See Map) Approval Re‐quests: Route Ap‐proval, Street clo‐sure for concert on stage (across from Rest Awhile to Car‐roll) Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insurance, Coordi‐nation with MPD for barricades signs and cones (Council‐woman Lane Dis‐trict3)

5. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit and Alcohol Permit Application for Our Lady of the Lake“Festival of the Lake” event to be held October 9-11, 2026 (See Attached Schedule) Location: Lafitte, Jefferson and Carroll (See At‐tached Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Map Approval (re‐questing amend‐ment to include Jef‐ferson st), Street closure for the dura‐tion of event Per‐mission to apply for ATC Permit Contin‐gent Upon: Certifi‐cate of Insurance, Coordination with MPD for barricades, sign, codes and de‐tail, ATC Pe mit (Councilwoma Lane,District 6. Approval of cial Event Pe for Our Lady Lake- “Cand Blessing of M deville Cem event to be he vember 2, 7:00pm Loc Mandeville C tery Approva quests: MPD Contingent Certificate of I ance, Detail proval (Coun woman Lane

event to be held No‐vember 2, 2026 7:00pm Location: Mandeville Ceme‐tery Approval Re‐quests: MPD Detail Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insur‐ance, Detail Ap‐proval (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 7. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit forCBIB-“Cruising for a Cause” event to be held October 18, 2026 11:00am3:00pm Location: Parking Lot at Jack‐son and Lakeshore (Harbor) (See At‐tached Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Map Approval, Street closure at LakeshoreandJack‐son (Special Events Committee recom‐mended keeping open) Contingent Upon: Certificate of Insurance, Coordi‐nation with MPD for barricades, signs, codes and de‐tail, Map approval. (Councilwoman Lane,District3) 8. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit and Alcohol Permit Application for OMBA- “Wide Water Music Festi‐val” event to be held October 31, 2026 11:00am- 7:00pm Rain Date: Novem‐ber 1, 2026 Loca‐tion: Mandeville Lakefront (See At‐tached Map) Ap‐proval Requests: Map approval and Street Closure Per‐mission toApply for ATC Permit Contin‐gent Upon: Certifi‐cate of Insurance, Coordination with MPD for barricades, signs, cones and de‐tail, Mape Ap‐proval, ATC Permit (Councilwoman Lane,District3) 9. Approval of Spe‐ cial Event Permit and Alcohol Permit Application for Hola Northshore“LagoFest”eventto be held September 20, 2026 11:00am8:00pm Location: Mandeville Trail‐head Approval Re‐quests: Permission to Apply for ATC Permit Contingent Upon: ATC Permit, Certificate of Insur‐ance (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 10. Approval of Special Event Per‐mit and Alcohol Permit Application fo Mi cl Le

quests: Permission to Apply for ATC Permit Contingent Upon: ATC Permit, Certificate of Insur‐ance (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 11 ApprovalofSpe‐ cial Event Permit and Alcohol Permit Application for Captain Liberto Memorial Fund“Cookin’ with the Blue JambalayaCookoff” event to be held November 1, 2026 11:00am5:00pm Location: Mandeville Trail‐head Approval Re‐quests: Permission to Apply for ATC Permit Contingent Upon: ATC Permit, Certificate of Insur‐ance (Council‐woman Lane, Dis‐trict3) 12. Approval of Substantial Com‐pletion Certificate for theAntibes West Drainage Improve‐ments Project (Councilman Vo‐geltanz,District2) 13. Adoption of Resolution 26-30:A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FAIRWAY CONSULTING AND ENGINEER‐ING, LLC FOR LIFT STATION 3 and39UPGRADES PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Councilman Dis‐con,at-Large) 14. Adoption of Resolution 26-31:A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE TO EXECUTE

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE RICHARD C. LAMBERT CON‐SULTANTS, LLC

PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT RE‐GARDING THE OLD MANDEV‐ILLE WATER‐LINES PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS CON‐NECTED THERE‐WITH (Council‐woman Lane Dis‐ic 3)

OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUN‐CIL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH (Councilman Dis‐con,at-Large) 16. Adoption of Or‐dinance 26-24: AN ORDINANCE AP‐PROVING A CON‐DITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE USE DESIG‐NATED UNDER CLURO SECTION 6.4.42.3 LODGING (TRANSIENT) SHORT-TERM RENTAL: WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL LOCATED AT 526 GIROD STREET BEING A POR‐TION OF GROUND LO‐CATED IN SQUARE 19 ZONED AS B-3 OLD MANDEV‐ILLE BUSINESS DISTRICT AND APPROVING A FLOOR PLAN, AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Councilman Discon,at-Large) 17. Adoption of Or‐dinance 26-25: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB DESCRIP‐TION OF CLERK II - ADMINISTRA‐TIVE COORDINA‐TOR WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Council‐man Discon, AtLarge) 18. Adoption of Or‐dinance 26-26: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JOB DESCRIP‐TION AND RETI‐TLING THE POSI‐TION OF SECRE‐TARY TO ADMIN‐ISTRATIVE SUP‐PORT SUPERVI‐SOR WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOROTHERMAT‐TERS IN CON‐NECTIONTHERE‐WITH (Council‐man Discon, AtLarge) ADJOURNMENT AliciaWatts CouncilClerk City of Mandeville3101 E. Causeway Approach-Mandev‐ille,LA70448 (985)624-3145

PUBLICNOTICE SLIDELL CITY COUNCIL 2045 SECOND STREET SLIDELL, LA 70458

MINUTES JUNE23,2026 6:30P.M.

Council President DiSanti called the regular meeting of the Slidell City Council to order in the Council Cham‐bers A quorum was present

PRESENT: Council Members Bill Borchert, Jeff Bur‐goyne, Leslie Den‐ham, David Dun‐ham, Megan Hag‐gerty Nick DiSanti, Kenny Tamborella Trey Brownfield andCindiKing

ABSENT:None

ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Randy Fan‐dal, Acting Police Chief Daniel Seuze‐neau, Council Ad‐ministrator Thomas Reeves, Chief of Staff Mike Noto, and City Attorney ThomasSchneidau

The Council Presi‐dent opened the Consent Calendar for a public hearing. No one from the public appeared to speak The Council President closed the public hearing on the Consent Calen‐dar

Councilman Tam‐borella seconded by Councilman Brownfield made a motion to adopt the ConsentCalendar.

ROLLCALL9Yeas 0 Nays 0 Absent CARRIED CONSENT CAL‐ENDAR

A. Approval of the Minutes of the June 9,2026meeting.

B.Proposed Ordinances:

1. Item No. 26-063650 An ordinance g into the Slidell prop‐ ated at 2006 rive; identi‐that certain arcel of land, in the west Corner heast Quar‐Section 11, ip 9 South, 14 East, Ward, and h City zon‐sification as rridorCom‐(Case 2026-0003)

Com‐mercial (Case AZ2026-0003) (DiSanti/Brown‐field, by request of Administration)

2. Item No. 26-063651 -An ordinance granting a Condi‐tional Use Permit for a Group Home for temporary hous‐ing support for chil‐dren at 306 Clover Drive; identified as Lot 2, Forest Glen East (Addition 2, Unit 3) in Section 34, Township 8 South, Range 14 East Greensburg Land District, City of Slidell, St Tam‐many Parish Louisiana) (CUP2026-0003) (DiSanti/Brown‐field, by request of Administration)

Note: A Public Hearing will be held on the above listed ordinances on Tues‐day, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m in the Council Chambers, 2045 Second Street, Suite319.

C.Proposed Resolution:

1.R26-19:A resolution designat‐ing Tuesday June 23, 2026 as Bon‐fouca Museum and Research Center Day in the City of Slidell, to recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and Research Cen‐ter by the Tche‐functa Nation, Chahta Tribe, and to express sincere ap‐ preciation for the preservation of the indigenous history of the tribal nation in historic Bonfouca for the cultural en‐richment and civic pride of Louisiana citizens, (DiS‐anti/Brownfield, by request of Adminis‐tration)

D. Reallocation of Funds:

1. Reallocate funds within the GOB Se‐ries 2016 bond: 97002-85999 Un‐designated Expen‐ diture Decrease $84,001; 9700206114 Magnolia Bridge Expenditure Decrease $134,361; 97002-69602 Grafton Dr Panel Expenditure De‐crease $4,120; 97002-69618 Carey Street Expenditure Decrease $87,638; 97002-85002-0113 N. Carnation Ex‐penditure Decrease $13,836; 9700285002-0127 Terrace Street Expenditure Decrease $20,915; 97002-96924 Match Funding Expendi‐ture Increase

Wton ‐

Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, July 29, 2026, the following

Descrip‐

CERTAIN PARCEL OF GROUND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all the rights, ways privileges, servi‐tudes, advantages and appurtenancesthereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in St Tammany Parish State of Louisiana, in that part known as HUNTWYCK VIL‐LAGE, PHASE VI, designated as LOT 484.

Property Located At: 410 HOLMES DR, SLIDELL, LA 70460-8431

Writ Amount: $123,406.53 Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600 Metairie LA70002 TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $66.96

taining, St Parish Louisi part k HUNTWYCK VIL‐LAGE, PHASE VI, designated as LOT 484.

St.Tammany

courthouse located at St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, July 29, 2026, the following prop‐erty:

$238,559.54

Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600

Metairie,LA70002

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RESOLUTION

Property Descrip‐ tion: A CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, situated in the Parish of St Tammany, State of Louisiana, being more fully de‐scribed as follows, to-wit: LOT 334, THIRD FILING OF SLIDELL COUN‐TRY CLUB ES‐TATES SUBDIVI‐SION St Tammany Parish Louisiana. All in accordance with plat of survey by Ivan M Borgen, C.E. dated August 9, 1978, under Sur‐vey #17,110, a copy of which is attached to an act at COB 889, folio 534, In‐strument No 396473.

Property Located At: 112 West PINEWOOD DR, SLIDELL, LA 70458-1364 Writ Amount:

$238,559.54

Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600 Metairie,LA70002

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $71.78

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF

$71.78

(52)202416216

GMFS,LLC Vs Eric St Amand and MikiaWhite

Sheriff’s Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated December 6 2024 and to me directed, I, Bret Ibert, Sheriff, have taken posses‐ sionofandwilloffer for sale at public auction to the high‐est bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 26, 2026, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 306, Lakeshore Villages, Phase 1A as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at instrument num‐ber2288854

Parish Sheriff'sOffice BRET IBERT, Sheriff PROFESSIONALISM•INTEGRITY•ACCOUNTABILITY•PUBLICTRUST

Property Located At: 828 LAKESHOREVIL‐LAGE DR, SLIDELL, LA 70461

Aresolutionproviding forcanvassing thereturns and declaringthe results of the special electionheld in theLaw Enforcement District of St.Tammany Parish,State ofLouisiana, to authorizethe renewal of aspecial tax therein.

Property Located At: 410 HOLMES DR, SLIDELL, LA 70460-8431

Writ Amount: $123,406.53 Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600 Metairie LA70002 TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH SHERIFF $66.96

(52)202413786 Newrez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mort‐gageServicing vs Devon Byrd (a/k/a Devon Byrd Jr) and Jessica Pierre Byrd (a/k/a Jessica Byrd JessicaP.Byrd) Sheriff's Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May20, 2025 andto me directed I, Randy Smith Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St , Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, July 29, 2026, the following prop‐erty: Property Descrip‐ tion: A CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, situated in the Parish of St. Tammany State of Louisiana, being more fully de‐scribed as follows, to-wit: LOT 334, THIRD FILING OF SLIDELL COUN‐TRY CLUB ES‐TATES SUBDIVI‐SION, St. Tammany Parish,Louisiana. All in accordance with plat of survey by Ivan M Borgen, C.E., dated August 9, 1978, under Sur‐vey #17,110, a copy of which is attached to an act at COB 889, folio 534, In‐strument No 396473.

auction to the high‐est bidder in the courthouse located at St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 26, 2026, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 306, Lakeshore Villages, Phase 1A as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at instrument num‐ber2288854

Property Located At: 828 LAKESHOREVIL‐LAGE DR, SLIDELL, LA 70461 Writ Amount:

$339,398.35 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days BRET IBERT, SHERIFF $60.23

(52)202416737 Wilmington Sav‐ings Fund Society, FSB not in its Indi‐vidual Capacity but Solely asTrustee for GWSTTrust2020-1 Vs Edward Joseph Levie, IV and Seni‐traLevie Sheriff’s Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St Tam‐many StateofLouisiana

ings Fund Society, FSB not in its Indi‐vidual Capacity but Solely asTrustee for GWSTTrust2020-1 Vs Edward Joseph Levie, IV and Seni‐traLevie Sheriff’s Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated December 17, 2024 and to me directed I, Bret Ibert Sheriff, have taken posses‐ sionofandwilloffer for sale at public auction to the high‐est bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 26, 2026, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 101, Oak Alley, Phase II B as refer‐enced in the Mort‐gage recorded at In‐strument#1957006.

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days BRET IBERT, SHERIFF $62.06

Writ Amount: $339,398.35

Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207

I, BRETIBERT,Sheriff of theParishofSt. Tammany, Stateof Louisiana (the "Sheriff'), actingasthe governingauthority of the Law EnforcementDistrictofSt. TammanyParish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), hereby resolve that:

SECTION1.Canvass. The District does now proceed in openand publicsession to examinetheofficial tabulations of votes castat thespecial election held in theLaw Enforcement District of St.Tammany Parish Stateof Louisiana, on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 (the "Election"), to authorizetherenewal of aspecial taxthereinpursuanttothefollowing proposition (the "Proposition"):

Terms of Sale: With appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days BRET IBERT, SHERIFF $60.23

PROPOSITION (MILLAGERENEWAL)

Shallthe Law Enforcement District of St.Tammany Parish Stateof Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy aspecial tax of 4.31 mills on all property subject to taxation in theDistrict(an estimated $13,638,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collectedfromthe levy of thetax foranentire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with theyear 2037, for thepurpose of providingfunding for lawenforcement?

TheSheriff doesfurther proceed to examine andcanvass thereturns ofthe Electionthereof

Property Located At: 112 West PINEWOOD DR SLIDELL, LA 70458-1364 Writ Amount: $238,559.54 Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600 Metairie,LA70002 Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $71.78

SECTION2.Election Results Accordingtothe official certified tabulation of votescast atsaid Election, therewas atotal of 27,367votescastIN FAVOROFthePropositionand atotal of 14,657 votes cast AGAINST theProposition, resulting in amajority of 12,710 votes cast IN FAVOR OFtheProposition.ThePropositionwas thereforeduly CARRIEDby amajorityofthe votescast by thequalified electors votingatthe Election.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of ElectionResult. Theresults of said electionshall be Promulgated by publicationinthe manner provided by law, afterreceipt fromthe Secretaryof Statesoffice oftheactualcostsof theelection, asrequiredby §18:1292 of theLouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, as amended.

SECTION 4.Declaration.TheforegoingresultsoftheElectionare hereby declared bythe Sheriffand shallbepublishedasrequiredby law

SECTION5.Proces Verbal. A Proces Verbal ofthecanvass of thereturns of theElection shallbemade anda certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to theSecretaryof State, BatonRouge, Louisiana,whoshallrecord thesamein heroffice; anothercertified copythereofshallbeforwarded to the Clerk ofCourt and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgagesinand for theParishofSt.Tammany, who shall record the same in theMortgageRecordsof said Parish; andanothercopy thereof shall be retained in thearchivesofthisGoverningAuthority. Thusdone,adopted and signed on this,the9thday ofJuly,2026.

Sheriffand ex-officio ChiefExecutiveOfficer of theLaw Enforcement District of St Tammany Parish,StateofLouisiana

St.Tammany Parish Sheriff'sOffice BRET IBERT, Sheriff PROFESSIONALISM•INTEGRITY•ACCOUNTABILITY•PUBLICTRUST

PROCESVERBALOFTHECANVASS OFTHEVOTESCASTAT THESPECIAL ELECTION HELDIN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF ST TAMMANY PARISH,STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27,2026.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Thursday,July 9, 2026,at 10:00 a.m.,at its regular meetingplace, theSt Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office 300 Brownswitch Road Slidell, Louisiana, theHon. Bret lbert(the"Sheriff'), theSheriff of St.Tammany Parish and ex-officio ChiefExecutiveOfficer of the Law EnforcementDistrict ofSt.Tammany Parish Stateof Louisiana (the "District"), and being theauthority orderingthe special election held therein on Saturday,June 27, 2026, did, in openand public session, examinethe official certified tabulations of votescastat the said election, anddid examine andcanvass the returns of thesaid election, therehavingbeensubmittedatsaidelection thefollowing proposition, to wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGERENEWAL)

Shallthe Law Enforcement District of St Tammany Parish,State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy aspecial taxof 4.31 mills on allproperty subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $13,638,600 reasonably expected at this timeto be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), fora period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with theyear2037, forthe purpose of providing funding for law enforcement?

Therewas found by said count andcanvass that there

the Propositionashereinabove set forth.

Therefore,theSheriffdiddeclareandproclaimand doesherebydeclareandproclaim inopenandpublic session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forthwas duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes castby thequalifiedelectors votingatthe said specialelection held in the District onSaturday, June 27,2026. Results by precinct areavailable from theSheriff during regular businesshoursor via the Louisiana Secretary of State'swebsite (voterportal.sos.la.gov) Exhibit "A attached hereto and made a

2026.

Property Located At: 1825 JUSTIN DR COVINGTON, LA70435 Writ Amount: $193,041.97 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐A71207

Bret lbert

Sheriffand ex-officio ChiefExecutive Officer of the Law Enforcement District of

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days BRET IBERT, SHERIFF $62.06

NOTICE OFSPECIALELECTION

Pursuant to theprovisions of aresolutionadopted on March10, 2026, by theHon. Randy Smith Sheriffofthe Parish of St.Tammany, StateofLouisiana(the"Sheriff'') and-ex-officio ChiefExecutive Officer of theLaw EnforcementDistrictofSt. Tammany Parish,State of Louisiana(the"District") NOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN that aspecial electionwill be held in theParishofSt. Tammany (the "Parish")on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, andthatatthe said electionthere will be submittedtoall registered votersinthe District whoare qualifiedand entitledtovoteatthe said electionunderthe Constitutionand Laws of theState of Louisianaand theConstitutionofthe UnitedStates, thefollowing proposition,to-wit:

PROPOSITION (MILLAGERENEWAL)

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated December 17, 2024 and to me directed, I, Bret Ibert, Sheriff, have taken posses‐ sionofandwilloffer for sale at public auction to the high‐est bidder in the courthouse located at St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 26, 2026, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 101, Oak Alley, Phase II B as refer‐enced in the Mort‐gage recorded at In‐strument#1957006.

Shallthe LawEnforcementDistrictofSt. Tammany Parish,State of Louisiana(the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy aspecial taxof4.31 mills on allproperty subject to taxationinthe District (anestimated $13,638,600 reasonablyexpected at this time to be collected fromthe levy of thetax foranentireyear), fora period of 10 years, beginning with theyear 2028 andending with theyear 2037,for thepurposeofproviding fundingforlawenforcement?

Property Located At: 1825 JUSTIN DR, COVINGTON, LA70435 Writ Amount: $193,041.97

Thesaidspecial electionwill be held at each andevery pollingplace in theParish, whichpolls will openatseven o'clock(7:00) a.m. andclose at eighto'clock (8:00) p.m in accordance with the provisionsofLa R.S.18:541.

Thepollingplaces at theprecincts in theParishare hereby designatedasthe pollingplaces at whichtoholdthesaidelection,andtheCommissioners-in-ChargeandCommissioners,respectively, shall bethosepersonsdesignatedaccordingtolaw

Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207

Theestimatedcostofthiselectionasdetermined by theSecretaryofState basedupon the provisionsofChapter8-AofTitle18andactualcostsofsimilarelectionsis$218,900.

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days BRET IBERT, SHERIFF $62.06

Noticeisfurther giventhata portionofthe monies collected from thetax describedinthe Propositionshall be remittedtocertain stateand statewideretirementsystems in themannerrequiredby law.

Thesaidspecial electionwill be held in accordance with theapplicable provisions of Chapter5 andChapter 6-AofTitle 18 of theLouisianaRevised Statutes of 1950, as amended, andother constitutionaland statutoryauthority,and theofficersappointed to holdthe said election, as providedin this NoticeofSpecial Election, or such substitutesthereforasmay be selected anddesignatedin accordancewithLa.R.S.18:1287,willmakeduereturnsthereoftotheSheriff,andNOTICEISHEREBY FURTHERGIVEN thattheSheriff will conductameetingoftheDistrict atitsregularmeetingplace, the St.TammanyParishSheriff'sOffice,300BrownswitchRoad,Slidell,Louisiana,onTHURSDAY, JULY 9,2026,at10:00A.M.,andshallthenandthereinopenandpublicsessionproceedtoexamineandcanvass thereturns anddeclare theresultofthe said special election. Allregisteredvotersinthe District will be entitledtovoteatsaidspecialelectionandvotingmachineswillbeused

PROCLAMATION

I, theundersigned SheriffofSt. TammanyParishand ex-officioChief Executive Officer of theLaw Enforcement District of St.Tammany Parish Stateof Louisiana (the "District") do hereby declare, proclaim andannouncethatthe proposition submittedat the special electionheld intheDistrictonSaturday,June27,2026 wasCARRIED by amajority ofthevotescast at thesaid special election, allasdescribed andset out in the above Proces Verbal THUSDONE ANDSIGNEDatSlidell, Louisiana,onthis,the9thdayofJuly,2026.

- BretIbert Sheriffandex-officioChiefExecutiveOfficer of theLaw Enforcement District of St Tammany Parish,State ofLouisiana

(52)202512072 BankofLouisiana vs VincentE.Gulino Sheriff's Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue ofaWrit ofFieri Fa‐ciasissuedoutofthe Honorable 22nd Ju‐dicial District Court for the Parish of St Tammany in the above entitled and numbered cause dated December 9, 2025 and to me di‐rected, I, Randy Smith, Sheriff, have taken possession of and will offer for sale at public auc‐tion to the highest bidder in the court‐house located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Cov‐ington, LA 70433, ning at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the fol‐lowingproperty: Property Descrip‐ tion: Seller’s undivided ½ interest in the fol‐lowingproperty: THOSE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and allrights,wayspriv‐ileges, servitudes, and advantagesthereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in Section 34, Town‐ship 8 South, Range 14 East St Tam‐many Parish Louisiana, more fully described as follows: Parcel1: From the intersec‐tion of the westerly right-of-way line of U.S.Hwy11andthe southerly right-ofway line of Ben Thomas Road being the POINT OF BE‐GINNING, go South 18 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West 175.09 feet to a point; thence go west 369.30feet toa point; thence go North 164.68 feet to a point on the South right-of-way line of Ben Thomas Road; thence go along said right-of-way line North 89 degrees 52 minutes 10 seconds East 426.02 feet to the POINT OF BE‐GINNING. Con‐taining in all 1.507 Acresofland Parcel2: From the intersec‐tion of the Westerly right-of-way line of U.S.Hwy11andthe Southerly right-ofway line of Ben Thomas Road, go South 18 degrees 54b minutes 00 sec‐onds West 175.09 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue South 18 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West 206.7 feet to a point; thence go North 70 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West 322.28 feet to a point; thence to North 00 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds East 86.93 feet to a ; thence go 369.30 feet to the POINT OF BE‐GINNING. Con‐taining in all 1.133 acresofland.

Property Located At: Section 34, Township 8 South, Range 14 East, 2.6

I,theundersignedSheriffoftheParishofSt.Tammany, StateofLouisiana(the"Sheriff'), and ex-officio ChiefExecutive Officer of the LawEnforcement District of St Tammany Parish, StateofLouisiana(the"District"),doherebycertifythattheforegoing pagesconstituteatrueand correct copy of the proceedings takenbythe Sheriffon July 9, 2026, providing for canvassing the returns anddeclaring theresults of the special election held in theDistrict on June 27, 2026, to authorizethe renewal of aspecial tax therein.

INFAITH WHEREOF, witnessmyofficial signature atSlidell, Louisiana,onthis the9th dayof July,2026.

- Bretlbert Sheriff&Ex-OfficioChiefExecutiveOfficer of theLaw Enforcement District St TammanyParish, StateofLouisiana

EXHIBIT"A"

MON‐ROE,LA71207

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $66.96 LOTOFGROUND, together with all the buildings and im‐provementsthereon, and all

ways privileges servitudes, advan‐tages and appurte‐nances, thereunto belonging or in any‐ wise appertaining,situated in the Parish of St. Tam‐many, State of Louisiana, in the City of Slidell, in that area known as BRECKENRIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE3,andinac‐cordance with the survey by J. V Burkes & Associ‐ates Inc. dated July 10, 2001, revised September 12, 2001,andfiledApril 10, 2002, in the of‐fice of the Clerk of Court for St Tam‐many Parish Louisiana recorded at MAP FILE NO. 2290, as amended byactdatedOctober 29, 2002, recorded October 31, 2002 at INST 1331707 said lot being designated and having the same location and dimen‐sions as shown therein.

LOT 351, BRECK‐ENRIDGE SUBDI‐VISION, PHASE 3, ST TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA, all in accordance with survey made by J.V Burkes & Associ‐ates Inc. dated No‐vember 18, 2002; subject to restric‐tions servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record af‐fectingtheproperty

Property Located At: 233 GOLDEN‐WOOD DR, SLIDELL, LA 70461-4212

Writ Amount: $212,827.98

Plaintiff Attorney: Halliday, Watkins & Mann,PC 1505 North 19TH ST Monroe,LA71201

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $90.55

Stephanie P. Nipper (a/k/a Stephanie Patten, Stephanie Patten Nipper) and Eugene Rene Nip‐per (52)202517309

Sheriff's Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St Tammany State of Louisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated April 13, 2026 and to me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St , Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day July 29, 2026, the following prop‐erty: Property Descrip‐ tion: A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND. together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon. situ‐ated in the Parish of St Tammany State of Louisiana, being more fully de‐scribed as follows to-wit: Being lot Number 443, Cross Gates Subdivision. Phase 5A-2 St Tammany Parish Louisiana. All in accordance withasurveybyJ.V Burkes C.M. dated May 16, 1987, re‐vised August 5, 1987 under survey Numbers 870179 and870273. Further in accor‐dance with survey byJohnE.Bonneau Professional Land Surveyor dated March23,1991.

Property Located At: 1412 LAKE VILLAGE BL, SLIDELL, LA 70461

Writ Amount: $285,611.49

Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. Causeway BlvdSuite600 Metairie,LA70002

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $75.63

Wilmington Sav‐ings Fund Society FSB not in its Indi‐vidual Capacity but Solely asTrustee for GWSTTrust2020-1 vs Anthony T. Hodge and Michaela CollinsHodge (52)202414850

Sheriff's Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St Tammany State of Louisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated September 6, 2024 and to me directed I, Randy Smith Sheriff, have taken possession of and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, July 29, 2026, the following prop‐erty: Property Descrip‐ tion: ALL THAT CER‐TAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all of the rights, ways means, privi‐leges, servitudes, advantages and ap‐purtenances there‐unto belonging or in anywise appertain‐ing, situated in the Parish of St. Tam‐many, State of Louisiana, in that subdivision thereof known as KINGS‐POINT SUBDIVI‐SION, PHASE 7, designated as LOT NO. 22, SQUARE 5, said Lot measur‐ers 60.00 feet fronting on Admiral Drive, same width in the rear by a depthof120feetbe‐tween equal and parallel lines All as morefullyshownon survey by Albert A. Lovell & Associ‐ates Inc. dated Au‐gust 7, 1986, a copy of which is annexed to an act registered with the Clerk of Court for the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana,

parallel

an act registered with the Clerk of Court for the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, as Instrument No 628287; subject to restrictions servi‐tudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property

Property Located At: 1501 ADMI‐RAL NELSON DR, SLIDELL, LA 70461 Writ Amount: $156,846.86 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MONROE, LA 71207

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $83.81