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‘Ugly Sweater’ party to aid pet shelter

IN PROFILE DEBORAH BURST

Santa takes a break from watching the Saints game to pose with Mrs. Claus in front of their long row of holly bushes. With long white hair and beard, Lester Hilby puts his Santa glasses on

top of those rosy cheeks, while Mrs. Claus, Liz Hilby, is stunning in her red Santa dress with black boots.

Lester and Liz Hilby enjoy spreading joy among the children in St. Tammany Parish.

“We worked at a school, and the only kids that got to sit on Santa’s lap were the ones paying for pictures,” said Lester Hilby, who then bought a Santa

suit and visited the children at school during their Christmas parties. “Mrs. Claus suited up about four years ago and joined me in the fun.”

And then Santa became quite popular at Cub and Boy Scout parties or anywhere they had children.

“A few years ago, we started

Advocate photo by DEBORAH BURST

Santa and Mrs Claus, Liz and Lester Hilby, enjoy spreading äSee CARING, page 2G Christmas cheer in St. Tammany.

There’s something about an ugly sweater that makes me think of opening Christmas gifts.

You know what I’m talking about. It’s the one your favorite cousin gave you, or maybe even your best friend. If they ask, you want to say, “I love it. I just wore it the other day!”

If you have such a sweater, here’s your chance to wear it.

Painting with a Twist in Mandeville will host the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party to benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society, Louisiana’s largest no-kill adoption shelter.

Dogs and their owners can sport their favorite sweaters from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18, at Painting with a Twist, 1730 N. U.S. 190 in Covington. Pizza will be provided and attendees can bring their own drinks.

There will be awards in three categories: Ugliest Human Christmas Sweater, Ugliest Dog Christmas Sweater and Ugliest Dog and Human Couple or Group. You can even have your pet sketched by an artist for a $20 donation.

STHS Interim Director Dr. Michelle Newfield said äSee TIMES, page 3G

Youth Service Bureau nears goal

Advocate staff photos by SCOTT THRELKELD

The Marine Corps Band of New Orleans plays one of four Christmas concerts in south Louisiana on Dec. 9 at the Northshore Harbor Center near Slidell.

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Building renovation campaign raises about $300,00

BY ANDREW CANULETTE Special to The Advocate

When officials with the Youth Service Bureau began their “Button Up the Building” capital campaign about four years ago, their downtown Covington offices were in less than ideal condition.

According to Bobbie Calandro, a member of the YSB Board of Directors and the campaign coordinator, the drop ceiling at the organization’s downtown Covington headquarters was “falling in.” There were drainage issues at the facility, and a new roof was needed. There hadn’t been a general sprucing up of the building at 430 N. New Hampshire St. since the YSB first opened 33 years ago.

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Madeleine Smith, 1, hangs an ornament on a Christmas tree as the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans plays one of four Christmas concerts in south Louisiana.

The Marine Corps annually drums up support and donations for its Toys for Tots distribution.

Season

Pearl River teen advances in professional auto racing

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Ronnie Osmer has been racing since he was 7.

Athletes who have been com- bile (Alabama) International Speedway on March 22. peting at a high level The 200-lap race will since age 7 tend not to be the biggest to date be overly intimidated by on Osmer’s burgeoning others in the sport. résumé. It’s sort of like That’s certainly the the “minor leagues” case for Ronnie Osmer of professional racing, of Pearl River, who is with NASCAR (trucks, less than a week reNationwide or Sprint moved from his 15th Cup Series), being some birthday, but also is REC & of the only stops carrypreparing for some of the most important auto LEISURE ing much more prestige in American auto racing. racing of his young life. ANDREW CANULETTE While it’s a tremenOsmer recently signed dous feat that the Pearl a contract to compete in River resident was signed to an Automobile Racing Club of race in an ARCA event, perAmerica (ARCA) race at Mo-

haps even more outstanding is that he was only 14 when he was asked to run in Mobile.

That’s because the minimum age to drive in ARCA events is 15, with those under 18 allowed to drive only on shorter tracks.

Osmer isn’t shaken in the least by the task at hand. After all, he raced in some of the more important events in the U.S. before he technically was able to drive on the streets of his hometown. He will be the second-youngest person to race in an ARCA event, according to his father, Cliff

Osmer.

“We’re all just drivers in the race,” Ronnie Osmer said. “All of us drive fast.”

Osmer was signed to race in the ARCA 200 in Mobile by Carter2Motorsports. But to be eligible to drive, he had to race in a lower-level ARCA race, which he did by driving in the ARCA Truck Series in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania, in September.

“The ARCA officials were impressed,” Cliff Osmer said.

“They said he looked a driver; äSee RACING, page 2G

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going to geocaching events, then a private event for needy families,� said Lester Hilby, adding that they surprised his mother-in-law by showing up at her karaoke event where the senior citizens smiled just as much as the children. “I guess Santa makes us all feel young at heart; they sat on my lap, too.�

It seems everywhere they go, they bring joy and good tidings.

They talk about the simple pleasure of entering a store unannounced and watching the faces light up.

Then there was their first community event, what they called a blessing when asked to pass out gifts at a business event for families that couldn’t afford a Christmas. All the

“A police officer, just this weekend, stopped a car that tried to cut me off in traffic and said, ‘Go ahead Santa, but remember me this Christmas.’ �

cer, just this weekend, stopped a car that tried to cut me off in traffic and said, ‘Go ahead Santa, but remember me this LESTER HILBY, Santa enthusiast Christmas.’ �

Lester Hilby does love the colder weather but Liz Hilby, with a twinkle in her eye. “Then not so much. children were given bicycles, “I prefer the summer home we drove through the subdiviand one little boy was beyond sions and go to City Park to eat at the South Pole so I can watch excited. the penguins,� he said. “Mrs. beignets and hot chocolate.� “He hugged me, got on his Claus on the other hand, does Lester Hilby admits he is in bike, waved bye to his family not like to be cold, so Louisiana and headed out the room,� Les- great demand in his uniform or plain clothes as he recalls an is her preferred place of resiter Hilby said. “Mrs. Claus sat incident with a woman anxious dence.� there with tears flowing down Both enjoy offering their to tell Santa what she wanted her cheek.� time and playing with the chilfor Christmas. She insisted on Growing up, they both treafinding a place where she could dren, but Santa also reminds sured their family’s traditions. everyone about the real meansit on Santa’s knee and found a Liz Hilby remembers going ing of Christmas. short ledge. to see Mr. Bingle at Maison “We enjoy playing with the “I sat on the ledge and she sat Blanche in New Orleans. They children and the smiles they on my knee and told me what knew Christmas was coming share, but the truth of the seathe minute they began hearing she wanted for Christmas,� son is Jesus coming to earth,�

Lester Hilby said. “Then she the Mr. Bingle commercials. says Lester Hilby. “My faith said, ‘Thank you, Santa, I’ve “We’d all pile in the car, the and passion for the season is to kids in their pajamas, and go to been a good girl,’ and left.� celebrate his birth.�

He continued, “A police offisee Christmas lights,� she said

SPORTS BRIEFS DIP & DASH: The Ice Man Dip & Dash once again will take place on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. in Mandeville.

The unique event involves participants running four miles from Franco’s Athletic Club to the Tchefuncte River and back. At the river, participants will plunge into the river for a 130-yard swim regardless of temperature on race day.

The course follows one set by a foursome of local athletes 27 years ago when they met at Franco’s for a New Year’s Day run and found the Tchefuncte River/La. 22 bridge was closed because of a mechanical malfunction. The quartet jumped into the river instead, and thus, the tradition was born.

According to Dip & Dash officials, only 160 people have finished the run-and-swim combo since it began.

No minors are allowed during the swim portion, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Bayou Paddle Company will provide water safety with standing paddlers.

No pets are allowed during the swim portion, either.

Cost is $30 to participate if a Franco’s member, or $35 if not. There is an additional $5 charge to sign up on race day.

Cost includes a post-race meal provided by Bosco’s Italian Cafe and a T-shirt. There are no refunds, but donations will be accepted whether or not you participate in the event.

Proceeds will benefit the Donnie Jarrell Foundation.

Jarrell, one of the original Dip & Dash members, died after a battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. The foundation built in his memory promotes Lou Gehrig’s disease awareness.

For more information, call (985) 792-0247.

Other events

UMPIRES CLINIC: Northshore Umpires will hold a clinic for recreational baseball/softball umpires beginning in January. No experience is necessary. Average pay for games is $18-$20 per hour. For more information, call Gary Dragna at (985) 674-0444 or send email to gsd742@att.net.

NATURE CENTER: The Northlake Nature Center, at 23135 U.S. 190 just east of Mandeville, has a full slate of autumn activities planned. Following are scheduled upcoming events. n Dec. 22: Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt, 4:45 p.m. What would you hear, what would you smell at night at the NNC? Come out under the full moon and find out.

Bring a flashlight, but sticks will be provided for marshmallow roasting later in the day. n Dec. 31: Breakfast of Champions and Back Trails Hike, 8 a.m. Enjoy coffee or juice and a light breakfast after you hike the invigorating back trails of the NNC. Space at all NNC events is

limited. Reservations are required. Cost is $5 for nonmembers, and free for NNC members. Call (985) 626-1238 or send email to rue@northlakenature. org for more information.

REINDEER RUN: The Cross Gates Family Fitness Reindeer Run will be held Dec. 20 near the club’s Military Road location. The event, which will be composed of a 5-kilometer run as well as a 1-mile fun run, will benefit St. Tammany Project Christmas. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the 1-mile run beginning at 8:30 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m.

Registration can be completed at the front desk of Cross Gates Family Fitness, 200 N. Military Road just east of Slidell at the end of Gause Boulevard. Registration also is ongoing online at www.active. com. Both race courses begin at Cross Gates Family Fitness (at Steele Street). The 5K course will travel through the Cross Gates and Turtle Creek subdivisions.

Cost is $25 for the 5K if preregistered, which includes a Tshirt. Race-day registration for the 5K costs $30. Entry into the 1-mile Fun Run is $15, or $30 for the entire family (including reindeer antlers for the kids).

For more information, call (985) 643-3500 or go online to www.crossgatesclub.com.

ABITA YOUTH SPORTS: St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 11 in Abita Springs

currently is holding registration for its annual basketball and soccer leagues. Players ages 11-16 are eligible to play hoops in this round of competition. Soccer players ages 4-13 also can sign up for games in that sport. Registration will continue through Dec. 29 at Charlie Finn Memorial Park, 22516 Louisiana Hwy. 36 in Abita Springs. Sign-ups will be conducted on weekdays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. until that date, as well as on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Age for basketball registration is determined by the player’s age on Aug. 31, 2014.

Age for soccer registration is determined by the player’s age on July 31, 2014.

Cost is $75 per person if domiciled within the boundaries of the recreation district. Cost is $100 if the player lives outside the district. Fees include jersey, uniform shorts, insurance and a trophy. A copy of each player’s birth certificate is needed to register. Soccer players who played in the fall season can register for $35, as they already have team assignments and uniforms.

The district also actively seeks volunteer coaches. For more information, call recreation district director Lisa Palisi at (985) 871-7555.

Californians help book get home to Louisiana It is the most wonderful and sometimes chaotically packed time of the year. It was in this time that one California family went above and beyond to help a St. Tammany Parish Library patron who left his or her library book on an airplane.

When Valentina Tragus’ grandmother got on her flight bound for a visit with family in Los Angeles, she discovered a copy of “Because of Winn Dixie,� by Kate DiCamillo, that had been left onboard.

Opening the cover revealed that the book belonged to the St. Tammany Parish Library’s Folsom Branch. Leaning back in her chair, she continued to turn the pages until she had finished the “really enjoyable� book.

When she arrived in Los Angeles, the grandCHECK IT mother entrusted the book to TraOUT gus to return it to SHELLIE SAVOY LISTER the Louisiana library that owned it. The book made the journey from Redondo Beach, California, to Folsom, where branch manager Lynne Moore opened it. “It was wonderful to receive the book back and to read the story of how it came to be in California. We are grateful to Ms. Targus and her grandmother for the care and kindness they showed by returning it,� Moore said.

Events

Programming for Dec. 18-25 includes: SANTA VISIT STORYTIME: Families are invited to listen to a classic holiday story and then visit with the man in red at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mandeville Branch, 844 Girod St. Call (985) 626-4293.

TEEN VOLUNTEER COUNCIL: Teens who want to help shape teen services at the library are invited to be part of the Teen Volunteer Council at 6 p.m.

Thursday at the Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave. Teens can earn service hours by participating. Call (985) 893-6280.

MS. MIM’S RETIREMENT PARTY: Please join us in giving long-time Slidell Branch children’s librarian Miriam Boots a wonderful sendoff at 2:30 p.m.

Friday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Johnette Downing will be performing and cake will be served. Call (985) 646-6470.

HOLIDAY TEDDY BEAR TEA: Families are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear to enjoy tea and cookies at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at the Mandeville Branch, 844 Girod St. Call (985) 626-4293.

TWEEN HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Tweens ages 10-14 are invited to an afternoon of holiday fun with crafts, snacks and a Will Ferrell holiday movie screening at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd. Call (985) 646-6470.

MILK AND COOKIES WITH SANTA: Children are invited to enjoy milk and cookies before meeting Santa at 10 a.m. Monday at the Causeway Branch, 3457 U.S. 190, Mandeville. Families can bring a new or gently used children’s book to be donated to the Lacombe-Mandeville Head Start and the Covington Boys & Girls Club. Call (985) 626-9779.

MRS. CLAUS VISIT: Children are invited to hear a holiday classic book and then visit with Mrs. Claus at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Pearl River Branch, 64580 La. 41. Call (985) 8635518.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All library branches will be closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas holiday.

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Before he can drive in Mobile, however, Ronnie will have to undergo an interview

by ARCA officials (something the family hopes to complete at Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 20). He then will have to undergo an additional performance test before the March race.

Cliff Osmer said his son’s experience and performance helped the cause, along with the respect he showed to the public, to fellow racers, and to the vehicle he raced in Pennsylvania. Assuming all goes according to plan, Carter2Motorsports will provide Ronnie a top-flight car with a new engine and a composite body to race in Mobile.

Osmer was set to compete in the Snowball Derby in Pensacola, Florida, on Dec. 6.

That race annually attracts thousands of patrons and is the one of the largest latemodel races in the U.S. Osmer was set to race in the Pro Late Model event that day against some NASCAR-level drivers.

He was the only driver from Louisiana entered in the derby as of press time, and had been practicing in Pensacola up to six hours per day.

That’s heady stuff for the Pope John Paul II High School freshman. But for Osmer, racing is fun. The work, he said, is having to make time for his studies while trying to advance his career in racing. “My mom (Cindy) makes me stay up on my homework,�

Ronnie said. “It’s hard sometimes when you’re thinking about the car and you have schoolwork to do.�

At about the same time as the ARCA race in March, Osmer will return to the Pro Late

Model season, which lasts approximately from spring to fall. He said he’s taking it all one day at a time, however. “Snowball is big, ARCA is big,� he said. “I’ll worry about ARCA when it gets here.

These are all big races. But being here, it shows I’ve got something to prove. I’m having fun, but I need to keep getting more experience as I get older.�

Osmer needs sponsorships to participate in more than the one ARCA race he’s set to compete in next season. His goal is to race in six ARCA events, but now, only one is guaranteed—unless invaluable sponsorship dollars come his way. Osmer’s current sponsors include Jubilee Foods, Mad Monster Wraps, Rocky’s B & R Care, M-1 Racing and J-Wire Inc.

“The sponsors help a lot,� he said. “You can’t do it without them.�

For more information on Osmer, his work with local charities and nonprofits, or to learn how to sponsor him in both ARCA and Pro Late Model events, visit www.ronnieosmer.net, his Facebook page, call (504) 628-6850 or (504) 628-6852, or email ronnieosmerracing@yahoo.com.

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Continued from page 1G the holiday season is a good time to consider pet adoption.

She offered the following insights. “I know in the past, Christmas gifts of puppies and kittens were discouraged; however, studies done by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and others have shown no correlation between getting an animal as a gift and an owner’s love and attachment to the pet — even if that pet was a surprise gift — and no increased risk of relinquishment for dogs and cats received as gifts,� Newfield said.

Family members who are adopting as gifts to young children within the immediate family have to be committed to the long-term care of owning an animal. If the gifter is adopting a pet to give to a young child outside of the immediate family, it should be cleared with the child’s parent or guardian. “If possible, we encourage the gifter to involve the recipient in the adoption, perhaps allowing them to come participate in the selection process. “For surprise gifts, care should be taken to keep the recipients’ needs in mind. For example, an adult cat may be a better option for an elderly relative instead of kitten.�

Adoption hours at the shelter until Christmas are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; and 9 a.m. to noon Christmas Eve. Animals adopted as gifts in the two weeks prior to Christmas can be boarded at the Humane Society for a fee then picked up on Christmas Eve. The St. Tammany Humane Society also will offer a gift certificate for an adoption, which the receiver can use to pick out an animal after the holidays.

Just tuck that in the box with a new Christmas sweater.

For information, call (985) 892-7387 or email volunteers@sthumane.org.

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

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community Slidell exhibit brings together artwork by creative friends New friends Adam Sambola and Kenny Bridges share a love of art. They also have a similar respect for color and exaggerated reality. At the city of Slidell’s current exhibit, “Artist to Artist,� the friends share gallery space for their work.

Sambola, a father of two and married to an CULTURAL art major, could COLLAGE always draw and KATHLEEN studied art in DESHOTEL elementary and high school, but it wasn’t until he began a series of paintings of a crawfish character, RedBean, that he became locally famous for his work. He was first enamored with the chiaroscuro style of painting of Caravaggio. With an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling from a particular direction on a subject, he brought the 16th-century style to the present with a little crawfish character. “I studied Caravaggio’s religious paintings and learned shape, shadows, perspective, and developed a great love for realism,� he explained. This knowledge presents itself in his artworks, from his popular RedBean, the crawfish, playing the washboard to portraits of Southern icons such as Louis Armstrong. He works mostly in acrylic on canvas but also paints with oils and has extended his artistic prowess to three-dimensional and painting on tile. A resin sculpture of RedBean playing a trumpet is testament to his ability in 3-D, while “Zat Hat� portrays his crawfish dancing on a piano while playing the trumpet and wearing a Zatarain’s hat.

Bridges, in contrast, has followed a more complicated path in life and art. A nonviolent drug offense led to his incarceration at the age of 24.

In a case of a negative leading to a positive, Bridges sought a life change and allowed his art ability to lead him. Still serving his state sentence, now as a trustee with the Slidell Police Department, he has begun to express that talent by painting murals on public buildings across the state. With the ap-

New friends who respect each other’s art collaborated in an exhibit at the Slidell City Hall.

Kenny Bridges painted a portrait of Adam Sambola.

Adam Sambola precisely captures Kenny Bridges in order for both artists’ portraits to appear at the entrance of the gallery.

Sambola who loves all parts of our southern culture paints the iconic musician Louis Armstrong as he plays his trumpet.

by Bridges, visit Slidell City Hall, Advocate photos by KETHLEEN DESHOTEL 2055 Second St. ‘Artist to Artist’ displays the works of Adam Sambola and Gallery hours Kenny Bridges. are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, depot and participated in art and Saturday from festivals and events. He has 9 a.m. to noon. proved his abilities and plans Works on display to pursue a career in art upon are available for his release next year. purchase, and the His art in this show varies from jazzy musicians to a view show will close Dec. 20. For inforof Van Gogh’s “Starry Sky� mation about the through prison bars. Subjects exhibit, call Alex include New Orleans Pelicans Carollo, director of forward Anthony Davis, a cultural and public Mardi Gras flambeaux, a jazz affairs, at (985) band, a dancing lady and Fats 646-4375 or visit Domino. www.slidell.la.us/ Both artists have been gendept_affairs.php. erous to charitable organizations, with many artworks Pelicans basketball player An- donated. Sambola said that he thony Davis provides Bridges likes to support his community and let people know about all with an action shot. the wonderful aspects of living in the Deep South. proval of Police Chief Randy To view 15 of Sambola’s Smith, Bridges has painted artworks and 12 pieces of art a mural at the historic train

Historic Mardi Gras parades were lit by flambeaux, depicted in Kenny Bridges’ painting.

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For more information on how The YSB’s mission is “to able and feel safe. You want provide advocacy, counseling, them to want to come back, and to purchase a commemorative Continued from page 1G education and intervention for we want them to feel like it’s a brick or paver, make a donation to the capital campaign, or at-risk youth and their families, real home.�

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She stressed that fundraising (985) 839-4090 in Franklinton; the final stages of the renova- them to have a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a place for the capital campaign and in (985) 643-5746 in Slidell; or tion are nearing. )5(( 2))675((7 3$5.,1* (985) 735-1687 in Bogalusa.

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KDOSHUQVIXUQLVKLQJVVWRUH FRP have the work done by the end of 2014, but that is now expected to happen sometime in early 2015. She also expects an open house to take place sometime in the first half of 2015, so donors can see how their gifts have helped rebuild the YSB. “The building was due for a face-lift for sure,� Calandro said. “But there were some major issues (that needed to be addressed, as well).�

To raise the money needed to renovate the Covington office, Button Up the Building asked people not only for pledges but also to purchase commemorative bricks that will line the areas outside the building. In addition to the standard-style bricks, two sizes of larger pavPlease call ers also were made available for purchase.

Capital One Bank sponsored the program, Calandro said. to accommodate requests for “There are about 10 large efficient removal of large pavers left for sale and about eight to 10 of the slightly smallbulky waste and to report er corner pavers, which I call missed pick-up. ‘bricks and a half,’ � she said. “There still are plenty interior bricks available, and they are for sale, too.�

The Button Up the Building campaign was essential, Calandro said, because larger YSB fundraisers such as the annual Chef SoirÊe in March and the ExFriday’s service will stay as is. If your sevice day is Thursday, please put your can out that night, travagala in October raise monand it will be picked up within 48 hours. ey for the nonprofit’s general fund. With that money dedicated to ongoing programming at the YSB, the need for a new capital campaign became evident.

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community 30 by Ninety Stage Manager Blaze D’Amico, actress Kristina Kingston and ensemble member Deborah Marcelle

A grand night, a Carnival theme, a feast of thanks 30 by Ninety Theatre

30 by Ninety founders Jason Leader and Tom Brubrig with Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere and founder Adolfo Rodriquez and Shannon Williams at the grand opening for the new theater in Mandeville.

Live theater returned to Mandeville with the gala and grand opening of the new 30 by Ninety Theatre.

Guests were treated to a pre-curtain reception prior to the opening night of “Clybourne Park” at the theater, located inside the Paul R. Spitzfaden Community Center.

Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere joined theater founders Jason Leader, Tom Brubrig and Adolfo Rodriguez as they flipped the switch and brought up the lights of TAMMANY the new venue.

Upcoming plays at the theater will SCENE include “When the Oldest Baby JeMISSIE NOEL sus Got Lost” through Dec. 21; “She Kills Monsters,” Feb. 26 through March 7; and the “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” June 18-28.

For ticket information, visit www.facebook.com/30byNinety or call toll-free, (844) 843-3090.

Krewe of Eve

The Krewe of Eve will celebrate its 29th season of carnival merriment this year. The parade will roll as the only one in Mandeville during the Mardi Gras season. The all-female krewe boasts nearly 400 members and will have more than 20 units and numerous bands and community groups.

The theme for the krewe this year is “Theme Park Adventures,” and floats with themes such as “Disneyland,” “Sesame Place,” “Dollywood” and “Cedar Point” will parade throughout the streets of Mandeville.

Stephanie Leimkuhler will reign as Queen Eve XXIX in the Krewe of Eve’s 29th annual Mardi Gras parade at 7 p.m.

Feb. 6 in Mandeville. King Adam XXIX is Joseph Leimkuhler. Grand marshal for the parade is Kathy Foley, director of Recreation District 1.

Serving as royal maids and dukes this year are Tiffany Cleland and Ernest U. Cleland, of Covington; Erin Culver, of King Adam XXIX is Mr. Joseph M. Leimkuhler and Eve royal maids and dukes for the 29th annual parade include Ernest and Tiffany Cleland, of Cleveland, and Andoni P. Vossos, of Houston; Judith Reese and Robert C. Reese Jr., Queen Eve XXIX is Mrs. Stephanie Leimkuhler.

Covington, and Andoni Vossos, of Houston, with Erin Culver, of Cleveland, Ohio. of Folsom; and Ginny Skaer and Matthew R. Skaer, of New Orleans.

Junior maids are Alanna Esther Arceneaux, daughter of Andrea and Sidney Arceneaux, of Bogalusa; Breanne Catherine Bizette, goddaughter of Megan Boesch, of Covington; Lenora Susan Davis, daughter of Genny and Norman Davis Sr., of Covington; Tobie Madison Fisher, daughter of Brandi and Albin Fisher III, of Abita Springs, and granddaughter of Barbara and Albin Fisher, of Mandeville; Annie Hope Noel, daughter of Missie and Jim Noel, of Mandeville; and Hannah Former royalty at the Krewe of Eve announce- Elizabeth Toombs, of Jackson, Missisment party included Queen Eve IXX Randy sippi, goddaughter of Stacy and Matthew Lawshe, King Adam XXVII Randy Hayden and Chreene, of Madisonville.

Queen Eve XXVII Corinna Hayden.

Pages to the queen are Madison Nicole Clakeley, granddaughter of Judith and Robert C. Reese Jr., of Folsom; Kylee Nicole Corales, daughter of Wendi and Jeff Eve’s grand Corales, of Mandeville; Ruthie Catherine marshal is Kathy Foley. Fowler, granddaughter of Stephanie and Joseph M. Leimkuhler, of Mandeville; and Kaitlyn Ruth Sawyer, granddaughter of Stephanie and Joseph M. Leimkuhler, of Mandeville.

Dukes and royal maids Robert and Judy Reese, of Folsom, and Matthew and Ginny Skaer, of Pages to the king are Chase Ashton New Orleans.

Devenbecker, son of Cory Devenbecker, of Covington, and Billy Devenbecker, of Robert; and Edward Benedict Dezensorf, grandson of Shirley Deluzain, of Mandeville.

Idel’s Thanksgiving Feast

Lovely Christy Sams at Idel’s ThanksBishop Warmet Osi with his wife, Indra Osi giving Feast in Covington

Willie and founder Lucinda Keller at ‘Idel’s Thanksgiving Feast’

Roy A. Fox and Mae T. May

The Greater Covington Center recently was the host site for the 19th annual Idel’s Thanksgiving Feast. Coordinated

by Bridging the Gap founder Lucinda Keller, the event serves as a way of saying thanks to local seniors for everything they’ve done to help the community.

Turkey, cornbread dressing, fresh cranberry sauce, seasoned green beans and desserts were served by volunteers to the more than 150 guests in attendance.

The tables in the Bogue Falaya Hall were decorated in shades of brown and orange, with miniature arrangements at each table.

“Everything you see here today was donated by friends and service groups in the community,” Keller said. “The event is named after my mother, Idel Harrison, who was an inspiration to so many. I’m so blessed to have so many volunteers and groups that want to help continue this tradition. This is God’s work.”

Bishop Warmet Osi opened the event with a prayer and scripture, and guests were then treated to entertainment. Outreach support for the event was provided by the Bethel Reform Methodist Church, Warm Hearts, Faith Bible Church, Boys & Girls Club staff, Tree of Hope Outreach Ministry, Emmanuel SDA Church, Victory Bible Outreach, Mount Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Peter Catholic Church, Women Bible Study Group Outreach Ministry and the Greater Star Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

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community Turkey Train helps families cook at home for the holidays

ated many years ago as a way for people to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in their own homes.

Through the donations received, they are able to cook at home, to enjoy the company of loved ones and friends and to say grace around their own family table.

For information, visit www. sttammanyexchange.org.

ington Kiwanis Club.

The volunteers helped disThe West St. Tammany Ex- tribute close to 300 turkeys change Club recently par- and food baskets to individuals ticipated in the annual Turkey and families from throughout Train held at Faith Bible Church the north shore area, including Photo provided by the Exchange Club in Covington. They were joined Covington, Mandeville, Abita Volunteers at Faith Bible Church in Covington are joined by members of the West St. Tammany by members of both the Key Springs, Bogalusa, Franklinton, Exchange Club, the Key Club at Archbishop Hannan High and the Covington Kiwanis Club for Club at Archbishop Hannan Mount Herman and Folsom.

The Turkey Train was creHigh and members of the Covthe annual Turkey Train.

Advocate staff report

30 by Ninety growing out of the community center A combination of success and conflict are giving the directors of 30 by Ninety Theatre in Mandeville a reason to find a new home.

The theater is in the middle of its first season. And so far, a very successful season, with its opening production “Clybourne Park� and its Christmas comedy “When the Oldest Baby Jesus Got Lost.� However, that doesn’t mean the productions have gone off without a hitch.

The theater is located in the Paul R. Spitzfaden Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach, making the community center a theater by night and a TAMMANY senior center by TRACKER day.

ABBY “We were kind DONALDSON of forced to find a new plan,� said Jason Leader, 30 by Ninety marketing director and cofounder.

He said a single rehearsal means moving an entire stage set into the community center, holding the rehearsal, then packing it all up before the next community center event. “I’m just not young enough for that anymore,� Leader joked.

The community center’s 100seat theater is already proving to be too small for the productions. Less than a month after the opening show and halfway into the first season, 30 by Ninety performances are already selling out.

Though 30 by Ninety originally had a three-year plan to move out of the community center and into a permanent location, the theater’s growing success and problematic schedule has caused the directors to rethink their original plan.

Though Leader wouldn’t give an exact date or address, he said the theater already has found a new location in Mandeville. “We’ll have more flexibility

midnight showing that encourages cosplay. This performance is for ages 16 and older. Tickets go on sale Jan. 17. “THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL�: June 18-28. The hilarious musical keeps everyone updated on the relationships between tenants of a Florida trailer park. For ages 16 and older. Tickets go on sale May 2.

EVENT CALENDAR

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Noah’s ARC, 1689 Viola St., Mandeville. The event is hosted by STARC’s Noah’s ARC Inclusive Childhood Development Center. For children with and without disabilities, ages 1-5.

Photo provided by 30 by Ninety Theater

What happens when Santa and a mall gorilla visit the Nativity?

Members of the 30 by Ninety Theatre’s Christmas comedy ‘When the Oldest Baby Jesus Got Lost’ find out in performances running through Dec. 20 at the Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach. ing live theater back to Mandeville, they also bring in the 20- to 30-year-old demographic, making a majority of the productions rated for 16 or older. “We’re not finding we’re in competition with the other theaters in the area,� Leader said. “We’re just trying to appeal to a different crowd.�

to do much more, in addition to the shows we already have on stage,� Leader said.

The new location comes with plans to add a summer camp for kids and hopes to expand from four shows to six shows by next season, according to Leader.

Along with Leader, 30 by Ninety was founded earlier this year by fellow local actors and directors, including artistic director Adolfo Rodriguez and managing director Tom Bubrig.

The theater has more than talent to blame for its quick success. An original concept and the lack of a theater program in Mandeville has given the founders a leg up on the north shore.

In addition, the theater only chooses from scripts written in the last 10 to 15 years that have never been shown on the north shore. “We just saw a need to bring something different to the theater community,� Leader said.

And different is what they brought. In addition to bring-

“WHEN THE OLDEST BABY JESUS GOT LOST�: 7 p.m. Friday; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.

Catch the final weekend of the Christmas performance before it sells out. In contrast to most 30 by Ninety performances, this play is for the whole family.

The comedy is about a group of children who go searching for their missing baby Jesus doll and run into some strange characters and hilarious encounters along the way. Tickets are $8 for ages 10 and younger, $10 for students and $12 for adults. “SHE KILLS MONSTERS�: Feb. 26 to March 7. A production for “Dungeons & Dragons� gaming fans. Look forward to a

ter, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell.

There will be live music by Orleans, a krewe performance and a royal tableau, along with dinner and an open bar. Tickets are $80 per person, and formal

attire is requested. The deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 15.

For information or to buy tickets, call Barbara Carlos at (985) 643-6309 or Cathy Morgan at (985) 726-0250.

30 by Ninety season

SLIDELL’S BAYOU CHRISTMAS: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell. Enjoy a Christmas light display, animated to holiday tunes. The event includes local entertainment, food, drinks, photos with Santa and hand-crafted gifts for sale by local artists. The event is hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana.

HUMANE SOCIETY COOL YULE HIT: “Rockin’ Ol’ Christmas’ by Christian Serpas and Ghost Town is available for 99 cents to benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society, the largest no-kill shelter in the area. It’s a new carol, available online to download at csghosttown.com/downloads.

PAINTING CIRCLE: 10 a.m. Saturday, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. Painters can meet to share ideas and work on projects. Attendees should bring their own canvas, paint and other supplies. For ages 16 and older.

BAROQUE CHRISTMAS: “OUTSIDE THE BACHS�: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Road. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs.

NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Fontainebleau High School Auditorium, 100 Bulldog Drive, Mandeville. The Slidell-based community orchestra performs its first concert in Mandeville. The Christmas performance is free, but donations are accepted.

FOOTBALL FOR CHARITY: noon Dec. 21, Columbia Street Tap Room and Seiler Bar, 434 N. Columbia St., Covington. Head over to watch the Saints-Falcons game.

The event benefits ALS Association Louisiana-Mississippi Chapter. The event includes an open bar, auction items and more. “A CHRISTMAS BRASS SPECTACULAR�: 5 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. The holiday concert is part of the Third Sunday Concert series. This event is free and open to the public.

WINTER HOLIDAY ART CAMP: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and Dec. 29 and 30. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Kids ages 6-12 can spend the holiday break creating hands-on works of art with instruction by professional artists and teachers. $80 for members; $90 for nonmembers.

MOONLIGHT HIKE AND MARSHMELLOW MELT: 4:45 p.m. Monday, Northlake Nature Center, 23135 U.S. 190, Mandeville.

Bring a flashlight for a night hike. Registration required. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. “THE NUTCRACKER�: 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. The Slidell Little Theatre concludes the 2014 season with a ballet performance of “The Nutcracker�

by Southern Youth Ballet and Ballet Espirit. The show is preceded by the original production of “Comfort and Joy: A Toy Box Tale,� a one-act Christmas tale. The play also includes sing-along Christmas carols and a reading of “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.� Tickets are $10.

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: 10 a.m. Monday, Painting with a Twist, 2132 Gause Blvd. E., Slidell. All ages are invited to learn how to paint a fun Christmas tree, with instruction from a local artist. Registration required. $35 for all

ages.

RECOVERY FROM PIES AND LATTES WITH PILATES: 10 a.m. Dec. 27, Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation. 71667 Leveson St., Abita Springs. Don’t let the holidays weigh you down, join a beginners’ mat Pilates class for $15. Attendees must bring their own mat.

CHRISTMAS CAMP 2014: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 29-30 and Jan. 2. Creative Arts of St. Tammany, 70326 La. 59, Abita Springs.

Kids ages 7-14 can spend the holiday at a three-day theater camp. The camp is The camp is followed by a holiday performance at 7 p.m. Jan 2. Tuition is $110.

WEEKLY EVENTS

CAMELLIA CITY FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell. Fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and arts and crafts.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. Fresh seasonal produce, dressings, plants and more.

MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Local food, fresh produce, bloody marys, live music, shopping and more.

ABITA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Abita Springs Trailhead. Fresh produce, local food, crafts and more.

SQUARE DANCE: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 Jefferson Ave., Covington.

The Ozone Squares Square Dance Club hosts a two-hour square dancing class every Monday.

CANASTA: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville.

Learn how to play the card game at this free, weekly social gathering.

HAND AND FOOT: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville. Learn how to play the card game at this free, weekly social gathering.

Stuart Hall School for Boys Congratulates Garth Cook

CARNIVAL TIME SLIDELL NEWCOMERS BALL: “Hollywood Glamour� will be the theme of the Slidell Newcomers Club’s 37th annual Mardi Gras ball, to be held from 6:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Northshore Harbor Cen-

from the Stuart Hall Class of 2010 for achieving a perfect score on the American College Testing (ACT).

Garth earned an ACT composite score of 36.

When asked about his score, Garth said, “I feel blessed to have this success at Jesuit and thankful for the education and character formation I received at Stuart Hall.

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community Dancers with Ballet Apetrei perform ‘The Nutcracker’ at the 26th annual Christmas classic on Dec. 5 at Mandeville High School. School students saw an abbreviated preview of the play.

Ballet Apetrei takes ‘Nutcracker’ to Mandeville High School Advocate staff report

For the 26th year, Ballet Apetrei presented the beloved Christmas ballet, “The Nutcracker,” set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music, to St. Tammany audiences. This year the scenes unfolded in a new venue, the theater at Mandeville High School, where the company presented abbreviated shows for students and full performances for the general public.

The cast of “The Nutcracker” includes Genna Jordan and Margaret Mena as Clara; Sofia Downing and Kim Maduell as the Snow Queen; Alexis Gutierrez as The Clown Doll; Amanda Foto as The Soldier Doll; Rachel Koeppel and Katya Opel as The Rat Queen; Madeline Aldana, Catherine Craighead and Erin Geohegan as the Spanish Dancers; Rachel Koeppel and Lydia Rewerts as the Arabian Dancers; Georgia Krieger and Sofia Opel and Virginia Berry and Victoria Catel as the Chinese Advocate staff photos by REBECCA RATLIFF Crystal Wellman and Trey Dancers; Caroline Hebert and Margaret Mena, 16, performs as Clara. Mena is a junior at St. Mauldwin perform as the Sug- Lexie Gutierrez as the Russian Scholastica Academy in Covington. ar Plum Fairy and her Prince. Dancers; Margaret Mena, Gen-

Northshore Camellia Show and sale is Saturday

Ballet Apetrei performs ‘The Nutcracker.’ na Jordan, Kim Maduell and Sofia Downing as Mirlitons; Katya Opel and Amanda Foto as Lead Flowers with Victoria Catel, Virginia Berry, Lydia Rewerts, Olivia Jacobs, Caroline Hebert, Lexie Gutierrez, Sofia Opel, Georgia Krieger and Rachel Koeppel as the Corps de Ballet/Waltz of the Flowers.

Also, Catherine Craighead, Erin Geohegan, Caroline Hebert, Katya Opel, Virginia Berry, Sofia Opel, Georgia Krieger,

Pearl River garden club members explore the beauty of the swamp

Advocate staff report The Northshore Camellia Society will host its seventh show and sale on Saturday at St. Scholastic Academy gym at 122 S. Massachusetts St. in Covington, with convenient parking available. Admission is free.

The judged show is open to entries from any camellia grower, whether they have one bush or hundreds. The show will open at 8 a.m. for bloom entries until 10:30 a.m.

Plant sales will begin at 11 a.m. with the show open from noon to 4 p.m.

“The show is intended for the “casual camellia grower,” said President Jim Campbell.

Entrants are encouraged to bring in their bloom for exhibit and judging, even if they don’t know the variety. There is a “Novice” classification for new camellia entrants.

To enter, cut the bloom with a couple of inches on the stem and several leaves; club members will be available to help with identification and setting up the bloom for competition.

There will be nearly 60 awards for best bloom in various categories. It’s an opportunity to have fun, enjoy the flowers and learn more about camellia culture, Campbell said. The Camellia is called “Queen of the Winter Flowers” because its blooming time, October through March, occurs when other flowering plants are dormant.

About 100 camellia plants will be for sale, and they are grown locally to do well in the north shore’s climate and soils and to make holiday gifts. There will be popular varieties, including those that may be remembered from family gardens as well as new hybrid varieties.

There will be free informational materials available on such topics as fertilizing, pruning and transplanting, and club members will be available to answer questions and offer advice.

The Northshore Camellia Show is accredited by the American Camellia Society, and names of award winners will be placed in the National Register of winners.

For information, contact Campbell at (985) 630-9899, or email rivercamellia@bellsouth.net.

Victoria Catel, Madeline Aldana, Lydia Rewerts, Margaret Mena, Kim Maduell, Genna Jordan, Sofia Downing and Rachel Koeppel, as Snowflakes; Ellen Breaux, Emily Farrow, Mia Malik, Alainah Grace Reidy and Kaya Seaman as Bon Bons; and Kaya Seaman, Alainah Grace Reidy, Emily Farrow, Mia Malik, Ellen Breaux and Olivia Jacobs as Clara’s Friends. Ballet Apetrei alum Kit Braddick played Mother Ginger.

Photos provided by Magnolia Forest Garden Club

Seven members of Pearl River’s Magnolia Forest Garden Club and two guests participated in the Honey Island Swamp Tour on the Pearl River recently. In the front row are Beryl Deris, Carol Hodge, Florence Onstad, Pam Anderson, Lynell Braun and Betty Rose. In the back row are Capt. Gary Hagga, Ricky Durrant and guests John Braun and Jay Rose. Other autumn activities for club members included participation in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s District VI meeting and a workshop to make fall mailbox bows.

Ten members of Pearl River’s Magnolia Forest Garden Club attended the Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s District VI meeting at Nottoway Plantation in White Castle recently. The club donated a quilt as an auction item for future events. From left are Janet Fouert, Nancy O’Brien, Carol Hodge, Nancy Fisher, Carroll Knowles, Tammy Culbertson, Georgette Frichter, club President Sandy Solar, Beryl Deris and Betty Rose.

Members of the Magnolia Forest Garden Club in Pearl River gathered recently to make fall mailbox bows. In the front row, from left, are Georgette Frichter, Beryl Deris and Janet Fouert. In the back row are Pam Anderson, Joann Round, Suzanne Robertson, Betty Rose and Sandy Solar.

CITY OF GRETNA GARBAGE COLLECTION CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Progressive Waste Solutions wishes all of our Gretna customers a happy & safe Christmas.

Please call

1-877-747-4374

to accommodate requests for efficient removal of large bulky waste and to report missed pick-up.

NO GARBAGE OR RECYCLING COLLECTION ON THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY

Friday’s service will stay as is. If your sevice day is Thursday, please put your can out that night, and it will be picked up within 48 hours.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT 1-877-747-4374

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community Junior Auxiliary of Slidell shares information on healthful living

COLLEGE BRIEFS

Photo provided by St. Tammany Parish Hospital

From left are St. Tammany Hospital Guild members Judy LaCour and David Brumfield; scholarship recipients Staci Jones, Ginger Taylor, Lacylynn McGehee, Blake Warner and Jennifer Koch; and guild members Julie Morse and Ron Rome.

Photo provided by Junior Auxiliary of Slidell

Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell gave a presentation on the Groovin’ Snacks, Movin’ Kids program during the fitness festival recently held at the Northshore Harbor Center. The program is a fun and interactive way to educate kids about healthy eating and living. One display showed the grams of sugar in popular food and drinks. Seen here, from left, are Junior Auxiliary members Linda Delaughter, Gloria Poole and Carol Sensebe, and Sensebe’s grandaughter Chelsea Hayes. To learn more about JAS and its projects, visit www.jaslidell.org.

HEALTH BRIEFS SURVIVE DAT!: A breast cancer support group for young survivors will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1203 S. Tyler St., Covington. All are welcome regardless of where treatment was received. For information, contact jfreudenberger@marybird.com or (985) 276-6832.

BEREAVEMENTSUPPORTGROUP: A grief recovery support group will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd. For information, call (985) 280-6612.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT: A Brain Injury Connections support group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington. This group is designed for people who have sustained brain injuries because of trauma, stroke, aneurysm or other neurological incidents. For information, contact Ann Mejia at (985) 640-0498 or anntm70@yahoo.com.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS: Free yoga classes for cancer patients and caregivers will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 22 and 29, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell. There is no charge for the classes, but registration and medical release are required. For information, call (985) 280-6600.

ZUMBA CLASSES FOR CANCER PATIENTS: Free low-impact, Latininspired dance-fitness classes will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 24 and 31, on the second floor of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Community Outreach Center, Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.

NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP: Mothers gather with their little ones, from birth to 7 months, to discuss child development and parenting tips with other parents as well as professionals at 11:15 a.m. every Thursday at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington.

Free. To register or for information, contact ksupan@stph. org or (985) 898-4435.

FREE YOGA IN COVINGTON: Free yoga classes are held at 10 a.m. every Friday at the Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 La. 1085, Covington. The classes, led by Wendy McKee, incorporate yoga techniques appropriate for anyone going through a cancer experience regardless of physical strength or abilities. Registration and a medical release are required.

To register or for information, call (985) 789-0793.

TOTAL JOINT CLASS: A physical therapist, surgical nurse, case manager, and orthopedic nurse will discuss preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing total joint replacement surgery at 1 p.m.

Dec. 31 in the Pelican Room of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington. To reserve a spot, phone Nurses on Call at (985) 867-3900.

COPING WITH DIABETES: Jeannette Rousseau, a diabetes educator with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, will present a program on “Coping With Dia-

betes and Keeping Well in the New Year� during a Lunch & Learn program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Community Center at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. The entrance is off Brewster Road. A light lunch will be provided. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (985) 292-1234 or sending email to jportmann@christwoodrc.com.

GIRLS HEALTH DAY: Girls’ health issues including self-esteem, healthy eating, fitness and ways to prevent bullying will be discussed during a Girls Health Day from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 24 in the Pelican Room and front lobby of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington.

Girls Health Day, with the theme “Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You,� is sponsored by Lakeview Regional Medical Center in collaboration with the Junior League of Greater Covington. Local physicians will provide free health screenings such as vision screening, hearing tests, body mass index measurements and blood pressure assessments. A limited number of participants will have an opportunity to use a da Vinci robot to perform simulated surgical activity. For information or to register, call (985) 867-3900.

HELPFORPTSD: Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder may benefit from a variety of treatments offered by the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. For information, call (800) 935-8387 or visit ptsd.va.gov.

For veterans in crisis, call (800) 273-8255 and press 1, chat online at veteranscrisisline. net, or send a text message to 838255. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

SOUTHEASTERN CHANNEL MOVING: Southeastern Louisiana University’s educational access channel has moved from Charter channel 18 to channel 199 for most area viewers. The move to channel 199 is a result of Charter’s realignment due to the system going completely digital. In its new position, the Southeastern Channel will be grouped with similar educational, government and public access channels.

For viewers on the university’s cable system, the channel will occupy channel 10.110.

The Southeastern channel produces and broadcasts original educational, community, cultural, entertainment and sports programming. It reaches into more than 90,000 homes and offers live webcasts and video on demand that can be viewed at www.southeastern.edu/tv.

For more information, visit www.charter.com/digitalnow.

DOCUMENTARY WINS AWARD: A student documentary produced

for the Southeastern Channel, Southeastern Louisiana University’s cable access channel, has been named the best in the nation by College Broadcasters Inc. “McCrea 1971: Louisiana’s Forgotten Rock Festival,� produced by former students and now Southeastern graduates Nick Brilleaux, of Hammond, and Scott Caro, of Mandeville, won first place in the “Best Documentary/Public Affairs� category at the 2014 College Broadcasters’ National Student Production Awards convention in Seattle.

The documentary won from a field of 854 entries. It was the eighth time that CBI has named Southeastern Channel student productions among the top four in the nation.

In addition to producing, Brilleaux and Caro wrote, directed, shot and edited the historical documentary. Both recently received graduate degrees in history.

Information on the documentary is available at www.mccrea1971.com.

HOSPITAL GUILD SCHOLARSHIPS: The St. Tammany Hospital Guild has awarded scholarships to the following St. Tammany Parish Hospital employees: n Staci Jones, RN, 4 South.

Jones, who joined STPH in December 2004, is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. n Jennifer Koch, LPN, 2 North and 2 West. Koch, who started at STPH in January 2007, is pursuing her RN degree from Excelsior College. n Lacylynn McGehee, RN, Endoscopy. McGehee, who joined STPH in July 2006, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. n Ginger Taylor, medical assistant and phlebotomist for the Cancer Center. Taylor joined STPH in September 1999 and is working toward her RN degree

Photo provided by Southeastern Louisiana University

Scott Caro, of Mandeville, produced and directed ‘McCrea 1971: Louisiana’s Forgotten Rock Festival,’ along with Nick Brilleaux, of Hammond, left. Also with Brilleaux are Rick Settoon, center, general manager of the Southeastern Channel; and Greg Weston, president of College Broadcasters Inc. from Delgado Community College. n Blake Warner, LPN, ICU. Warner, who joined STPH in March 2001, is pursuing his RN degree from Excelsior College. “The guild faithfully and consistently donates to the hospital’s scholarship program, and we’re very proud of this relationship,� said Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton, BSN MSHA. “We’re extremely proud of these employees for becoming engaged and wanting to further their education to better themselves and the care at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.�

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community BIRTHS Recent births at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington include: n Arbis Augustin Hanna, born Oct. 30, son of Wendy Ann Hanna and Glenn Terry Hanna Jr., of Ponchatoula. He weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. n Liam Michael Everhardt, born Nov. 1, son of Magan Karr Everhardt and Dustin Michael Everhardt, of Covington. He weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. n Addisyn Rae Baudoin, born Nov. 3, daughter of Whitney Rae Brennan and Morgan Russell Baudoin, of Jefferson. She weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz. n Bryce Joseph Chiasson, born Nov. 3, son of Krista Lalande Chiasson and Blake Joseph Chiasson, of Ponchatoula.

He weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. n Abrielle Jillian Shows, born Nov. 3, daughter of Bridget Gail Shows and Christopher Brian Shows, of Mandeville.

She weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. n Cameron Lee Ziegler, born Nov. 3, son of Colleen Elizabeth Vallee and Andrew Lee Ziegler, of Covington. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. n Auria Jhene Bickham, born Nov. 4, daughter of Ariana Charda Burton and David Tyrone Bickham, of Hammond.

She weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. n Tyrous “Jackson” Ward, born Nov. 4, son of Elizabeth Hanick Ward and Tyrous “David” Ward, of Ponchatoula. He weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz. n Luke Joseph Bass, born Nov. 5, son of Angela Mondello Bass and Taylor Eugene Bass, of Ponchatoula. He weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. n Jaelyn Paige Moses, born Nov. 8, daughter of Sarah Nicole Moses and Michael Lynn Moses, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. n Peter Gardner Clement, born Nov. 10, son of Chelsea Tessier Clement and David Gardner Clement, of Covington. He weighed 6 lbs. n Molly Reagan Green, born Nov. 11, daughter of Tiffany Lynn Day and Benjamen Sean Green, of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. n Raegan Leigh Williams, born Nov. 11, daughter of Amber Leigh Alford and Ray C. Williams, of Hammond. She weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. n Luke Jackson Burnett, born Nov. 13, son of Taralyn Smith Burnett and Brandon Chase Burnett, of Slidell. He weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz. n Dario Montre Carter Jr., born Nov. 14, son of Kyla Simone Melvin and Dario Montre Carter, of Amite. He weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. n Cameron Richard Meyer, born Nov. 17, son of Kaylen Marie Kirkham and Michael Philip Meyer. He weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. n Rhea Marie Cook, born Nov. 18, daughter of Angelina Nicole Cook and Jonathon Anthony Cook, of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. n Libby Edda Sanders, born Nov. 19, daughter of Elizabeth Atkinson Sanders and Nathan Everette Sanders, of Loranger.

She weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. n Brody Fritz Oberlies, born Nov. 20, son of Sherry Schonekas Oberlies and Brian McInnis Oberlies, of Madisonville. He weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. n Alyssa Abygail Pellegrin, born Nov. 20, daughter of Amber Craddock Pellegrin and Christopher Michael Pellegrin, of Abita Springs. She weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. n Jayden Joseph Meier, born Nov. 26, son of Haylie Raelynn Poche and Joseph Aaron Meier, of Covington. He weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. n Raelynn Sarah Marie Griggs, born Nov. 27, daughter of Sarah Allison Griggs and Joshua Christopher McLain, of Mandeville. She weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. n Molly Marie Zulli, born Nov. 29, daughter of Jenny Zulli and Michael Zulli, of Mandeville.

She weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. n Chloe Marie Blow, born Dec. 1, daughter of Heather Cleveland Blow and Robert Phillip Blow, of Mandeville.

She weighed 8 lbs. n Blake Michael Seidel, born Dec. 1, son of Teri Smith Seidel and Michael David Seidel, of Madisonville. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. n Lucy Michelle Combs, born Dec. 4, daughter of Michelle Centanni Combs and Christopher Monroe Combs, of Covington. She weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

Slidell Toastmasters get tips from international competitor Michael Taiwo, left, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Slidell Toastmasters, discussing his experiences as a semifinalist in an international speech contest in Malaysia. With him are, from left, Nancy Pearson, Dawn Schomisch and Patricia Thomas. The group is taking a holiday break, and meetings will resume Jan. 8.

Photo provided by Slidell Toastmasters

FAITH NOTES CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: A Blue Christmas service, focusing on God’s comfort at the winter solstice, when daylight is at its lowest ebb, will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1534 Seventh St., in Slidell. The service, designed to help anyone dealing with loss, is open to anyone of any faith, including people who

have never joined a church.

Christmas Eve services will be held at 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24, and a Christmas service will be held at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 25. The 4:30 p.m. service on Christmas Eve will feature a no-rehearsal Christmas pageant, inviting participation by all children.

McKay embarks on two years of missionary work

Northshore Kiwanis Mandeville inducts six members

Photo provided by MARTHA MCKAY

Jacob McKay, center, who graduated from Mandeville High School in 2013, is leaving Brigham Young University to spend two years as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cincinnati Mission. McKay played football at Mandeville High and rugby at Brigham Young. He is seen with his parents, Martha and Rulon McKay.

Photo provided by Kiwanis Club of the Northshore, Mandeville

New members inducted into the Kiwanis Club of the Northshore, Mandeville, on Dec. 4 were Buz Clanton, David Falgoust, Jim MacDonald, Malou Maxwell, Susannah Welch and Karl Zollinger. First row, from left, are past district governor Russ Kercher, Zollinger, MacDonald, Ed Carpenter, Clanton, Bob DuSaules and Susan Patin; and second row, Lori Pausina, Maxwell, Tatem Ruiz, Falgoust and Welch.

Northshore Kiwanis Mandeville meets at 7:15 a.m. every Thursday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4375 La. 22, in Mandeville. For information, contact Doug Ferrer at dferrer@bankoneresource.com or (985) 640-7260.

Garden club members learn about Louisiana irises

Photo provided by Christ Episcopal Church

Erik Morales and the Louisiana Brass will perform Dec. 21 at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington. From left are Erik Morales, Andy Larsen, Fred Wild, Jeff Albert, Terrance Mahady and Blake Daniels.

‘A Christmas Brass Spectacular’ is Dec. 21 rance Mahady, percussion. For this concert, the band will perErik Morales and the Louisiana form traditional arrangements Brass will perform in “A Christ- of Christmas favorites, as well as mas Brass Spectacular” at 5 p.m. those arranged especially for this Sunday, Dec. 21, at Christ Episco- performance by Morales.

The concert is part of the Third pal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire Sunday Concert Series. All conSt., Covington.

Members of the Louisiana Brass certs in the series begin at 5 p.m., are Erik Morales, trumpet; Blake are free and open to the public, and Daniels, trumpet; Fred Wild, are followed by a reception where French horn; Jeff Albert, trom- the audience may meet the perbone; Andy Larsen, tuba; and Ter- formers.

Advocate staff report

Photo provided by Town and Country Garden Club of West St. Tammany Parish

Benny Trahan shared his knowledge of Louisiana irises during the November meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club of West St. Tammany Parish, held at the Mandeville home of Cheryl Brown.

From left are Kathleen and Benny Trahan, Cheryl Brown and cohostesses Bobbie Abel and Jeannie Wilke.

St. John of the Cross Singles Club explores history during lunch at Antoine’s

BUSINESS BRIEFS TOY SALE BENEFITS NO-KILL SHELTER: The Raising Cane’s restaurants in Mandeville and Covington are raising money for the St. Tammany Humane Society through the sale of stuffed plush puppies in the likeness of Cane, a yellow Lab. The toys, dressed as Cousin Eddie or Clark Griswold, of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” are $8.99 at the restaurants. All the money for the plush toys will

be donated to the STHS. For information, visit www.sthumane.org.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Hardee’s restaurants in Mandeville are among those participating in the Hardee’s Heroes holiday toy drive. Through Dec. 19, the restaurants will be collecting donations of unwrapped children’s toys for distribution to the families of Louisiana service members and veterans through the Louisiana Heroes Project.

Photo provided by St. John of the Cross Singles Club

Members of the St. John of the Cross Singles Club gathered recently for lunch at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. First row, from left, are Jeanette Valle, Linda Bowdish, Linda Buckley, Peggy Jung, Betty Pinac, Yvonne Alciatore Blount (owner and great-granddaughter of restaurant founder Antoine Alciatore), Dolores Rouly and Wanda Farbe; and second row, Al Johnson, Janet Lacombe, Ali Lynch, Don Hulin and Connie Benton. The singles group meets on the first Tuesday of the month; for information, call Dolores Rouly at (985) 882-7508.

Professional Women of St.Tammany speaker focuses on health issues

Nurse practitioner Pamela Egan, center, was the guest speaker at a recent luncheon of the Professional Women of St. Tammany.

She discussed pelvic health in the context of Mireille Guiliano’s book ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat.’ She is seen with Jenny Gremillion, left, and PWST PresiPhoto provided by Professional Women dent Amy Sellers. of St. Tammany

Photos provided by Slidell Art League

The Slidell Art League apprentice artists of the month for December are, from left, Beth Dewenter, John McCarroll and Delores Crain.

The Slidell Art League master artists of the month for December are Colleen Marquis, left, and Richard Ray.

Aktion Club members serve community Members of the Camellia City Aktion Club paint a bench for children at the Rainbow Child Care Center.

From left are Dawn Wharton, Cynthia Shrader and Brittney Magee.

Other recent community activities for the club include a Keep Slidell Beautiful fall cleanup and donation of a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family in Slidell. Club President D’Andre Randolph and volunteers Daneel May and Christina Thoel received awards at the STARC Thanksgiving luncheon at Photo provided by Camelllia City Aktion Club First Baptist Church in Slidell.

Slidell Art League learns about streetscaping plans Advocate staff report Guest speaker Jacki Schneider discussed plans to beautify street roundabouts in St. Tammany Parish during the November meeting of the Schneider Slidell Art League.

League members also voted on the December artists of the month. In the master

artist category, Colleen Marquis took first place with “Candles,” and Richard Ray was second with “The Prophet.” In the apprentice artist category, Beth Dewenter was first with “Pansies”; John McCarroll was second with “Northern Lights”; and Delores Crain was third with “Couturier.”

For information about membership or SAL activities, check the Facebook page, send email to slidellartleague@gmail.com or call (985) 326-3405.

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schools SCHOOL BRIEFS TCHEFUNTE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Tchefuncte Middle School in Mandeville began its second 20 years on a high note, with a celebration of its designation as a 2014-15 Blue Ribbon School. Mandeville Mayor Don Villere and many past principals, assistant principals and staff members attended a whole-school assembly, staff members received blue ribbon pins and the students were treated to ice cream.

FIFTH WARD JUNIOR HIGH: All Fifth Ward Junior High School “Student of the Year�

nominees and their parents were honored recently with a breakfast reception in the school’s library. Students who were nominated were given a certificate and a small token of appreciation to celebrate their continued success during their years at Fifth Ward Jr. High School.

Kyle Hidalgo, fifth grade, and Chase Nevers, eighth grade, were selected to represent Fifth Ward Junior High as the two selected students for FWJH’s Student of the Year in their respective categories.

Photo provided by Tchefuncte Middle School

Tchefuncte Middle School, recently named a 2014-15 Blue Ribbon School, is celebrating its 20th year. Shown are, from left, Oliver Rosenau, Kendall Jourdan, Kay Kergosien, Don Villere, Amelia Barrileaux, Matthew Truehart, Ethan Nunez and Jolie Ferguson.

Fifth Ward Junior High School Assistant Principal Sarah Simmons and Principal Christopher Oufnac are seen with the two Student of the Year finalists, from left, Kyle Hidalgo, the fifth-grade Student of the Year, and Chase Nevers, the eighthgrade Student of the Year.

Photos provided by Bonne Ecole Elementary School

Samantha Bertucci and her parents wait their turn to explore the fire truck at Fire Station 13 on Robert Road in Slidell.

Slidell kindergartners enjoy field trip to fire station

Fifth Ward Junior High School Assistant Principal Sarah Simmons and Principal Christopher Oufnac are seen with Student of the Year nominees, front row from left, Caroline Smith, Trilby Hill, Kyle Hidalgo, Aaron Conlin, Chase Nevers; back row, Abby Blackmon, Ethan Guidry, Holly Vrettos and Joy Conlin.

Photos provided by Fifth Ward Junior High School

Rasia Williams was one of the kindergartners from Hannah Holly’s class who participated in the fire station field trip.

Mandeville students participate in Operation Christmas Child project

Wesley Linne and Karlie Gardner explore the firetruck on their field trip from Bonne Ecole Elementary School in Slidell.

Photo provided by Fontainebleau Junior High School

The High Impact Club at Fontainebleau Junior High School in Mandeville prepared 12 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, which is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. The shoeboxes will go to underprivileged children all around the world. In the front row, from left, are Rebecca Rhodes, Christina Ryan, Maddy Hoffman, Summer Seal, Joanna Hernandez, Trey Kuylen, Kaelyn Taylor and Ashlee Chiasson. In the back row are Rebecca Pike, Val Turner, Isabelle Hallmark and Collin Budinich.

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Lacombe students get recognition for showing responsibility

Photo provided by Chahta-Ima Elementary School

Students who showed an exceptional measure of responsibility in November got special recognition at Chahta-Ima Elementary School in Lacombe. In the front row, from left, are Zaineldein Rabee, Vaugn Hoke, Kaid Ryden, Ryleigh LeBlanc, Izabella Poole, Kyrsten Cousin and Frederick Dupree. In the middle row are Kayla Batiste, Katelynn Padilla, Alanna Cousin, Rylee Durham, Jayden Coulon, Kyson Julian and Janai Johnson. In the back row are Addison Ray, Hunter Thomas, Andre Ridgley, Cheyenne Wheaton, Shay Green and Laila Cousin.

Covington Rotary Club hears from exchange student from Brazil

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Covington Rotary exchange student Joara Resende, who is from Brazil, spoke at the Covington Rotary Club’s lunch meeting on Dec. 2. Resende is attending Covington High as a senior. She has representing the school in academic games and playing on the soccer team. Resende, left, is seen with Covington Rotary Club President Lauren Coudrain.

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