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NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this special one. Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days and your favor will be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.
Tony’s Take TRUMP PLANS TO CUT GOVERNMENT WASTEDOGGIE STYLE
We’re less than six weeks away from what should be the most invasive move against federal government waste in the country’s history. The newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, promises to surgically remove more than a trillion dollars in wasted expenses.
Led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, and political heavyweight Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former Presidential candidate, thousands of federal workers are hastily updating their resumes, expecting to be let go as the pair dive into the myriad departments and scenarios that makes up Political Underground Washington D.C.
Musk has already walked the walk by eliminating nearly 80% of Twitter’s staff of 7,000 two years ago when he took over the social media company and renamed it “X”. These two men do not fear any type of repercussions as they do their work, aided by a relatively small and fiscally responsible cadre of workers.
This action can be compared to the visceral enjoyment most people feel when they are allowed to destroy something that will be replaced or rebuilt. It should follow the well-worn script of watching the good guys kicking butt against an overwhelming and bullying opponent. And the majority of Americans will be cheering as they watch.
Good for them! Someone has been needed for decades to stop the proliferation of countless departments, sub-departments, inane studies, lazy and absentee federal workers whose jobs are duplicated, etc. Dozens of huge office buildings are empty or nearly so because most of their residents are working from home, if they work at all.
But I don’t like the name. “Doge” sounds like a British or French title, perhaps a leftist car. I like “Doggie” better (DOG -E). And with their efficient actions to cut costs, turnabout is fair play as a pair of men and their staff plan to “screw the pooch” of federal largess unchecked. There will be howls in the bars, restaurants, clubs and boardrooms of D.C. but who cares? The elitists and Karens of the District will now begin to understand that their reality rent has come due NOW and there will be few places to hide within the Beltway.
Expect to pay anywhere from 10 to 35% less for a home in these areas as the multi-million dollar consumer real estate market takes a dive. And if you really want a bargain, well, the new administration will have millions of dollars worth of hardly used office buildings for sale. Expect to see a ton of repossessed BMWs, Mercedes, Jaguars and Cadillacs or watch as many of their owners turn into Uber drivers, uber vehicles now serving the less-than-uber class of Washington’s Swampers. Amazing. Real Swampers live off the land; Washington Swampers live off the ignorance of everyday Americans. The Swamp’s not the problem; its inhabitants are. That’s about to change drastically as thousands of bureaucrats are going to find out. Perhaps they could migrate to Sanctuary Cities, if there are any left, and get a room in a building where they would remain and pay for the privilege. Or get a real job, helping to locate illegal residents and either deporting the dan-
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CHRISTMAS TREE SEASON
Poinsettias are the number one holiday plant in the United States besides the Christmas tree, if you still consider a Christmas tree a true plant after the root system has been removed. They are commonly given and received as gifts at this time of year. We adorn our houses, line our mantles, and showcase their beauty to our house guests. Whether you have one now or will receive one later, let’s review a basic care plan so that your poinsettia looks good throughout the season.
Handle poinsettias with care while you shop them at the nursery, transport them in a vehicle, or hand them off to a friend. Most retailers will provide a plastic sleeve to protect them in transit. Poinsettias are extremely brittle. The stems and branches will break with the slightest brush. Many of the containers used to grow poinsettias include an internal plastic frame to help protect the plant. Leave this apparatus intact because removal may cause damage. If a stem is broken, a white sap (latex) will extrude from the wound. Handle with care because some people are allergic to this substance.
The best location for a poinsettia is a bright, sunny room. Choose the brightest room available while also paying attention to accessibility. Refrain from placing a poinsettia in the back of the room where it is hard to see and get to because it will be easily forgotten. For plants placed in a window, be sure that none of the foliage physically touches the windowpane. Also, avoid placing poinsettias in areas near air conditioning vents. Moving air and differences in temperature can cause added stress.
The poinsettia plant should be watered when the soil becomes dry to the touch. It is recommended to physically check the soil in a few areas to learn whether the plant needs to be watered at all. When the soil becomes dry to the touch add enough water so that water comes out of the drainage holes. Use clear vinyl saucers to prevent excess water from dripping all over the place. In some situations, it may be easier to take the plant outside to water it and then bring it back in after it has had sufficient time to drain. A lot of folks use the “ice cube watering hack” with great success by placing an ice cube in the container every week. As the ice cube melts, the water seeps into the soil. Larger plants may need more than one ice cube. Combine this method with physically checking the soil and watching for wilting leaves to learn the best way to water your new poinsettia plants.
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William Afton | County Agent
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1301 N. Florida St. • Covington, LA 70433
Office: (985) 875-2635 • Fax: (985) 875-2639
The City of Slidel l’s 2024-2025 Cu ltur al S e as on C alendar
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Some Enchanted Evening with the Northshore Community Orchestra
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By Paula Johnson
Hope you all had a memorable and Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. We had Thanksgiving at my daughter’s house and it was wonderful! I enjoy having it at her house now. I usually make their favorite side dishes and bring them, while they cook the turkey, ham, and other things. And when I get tired I can say my goodbyes and head to the house while leaving them to their football games and such. It works out perfectly. My youngest grandchildren are now 25 and 19 so I really don’t need to entertain them.
I had a bunch of 2 inch gingerbread men in my stash. What better time to paint those up, with Christmas just a few short weeks away. I knew I had to paint 3 of those for my granddaughter, Carlea’ and her 2 best friends at college. Carlea’ had introduced them to decorating their dance team bags with holiday pins. They love the idea, and I usually get texts, emails, or phone calls requesting more pins from the other team members. And after getting those three done, I still had a lot left. I decided to paint the rest up and do a little “Random Act of Kindness” by handing out the little gingerbread pins to people who looked like they were having a bad day or just needed a little pick me up (store cashier, the lady in front of me, the bank teller, etc anyone whose eyes were sad). It really did bring a smile to their faces and it gave my heart a warm feeling. They are truly surprised when given something that is unexpected. I am going to see if I can get some other things painted and given out, it is so much fun to see the Surprise on their faces!!!
Well what will your next project be? Mine...Not really sure. But I know it will be fun! Merry Christmas!!! Sincerely, Paula Johnson YOU CAN PICK UP OR WE CAN DELIVER!
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Well, the collegiate regular season is over, we have our teams set for the playoffs and teams have been paired up for all the bowl games. The transfer portal is about to open up but before that we had a National Signing Day or should I say the Collegiate Football Auction.
This was not a day like in years past when coaches and recruits bonded so that the choice can be solely made on the connections. Sure, there were some recruits who actually followed their hearts, but most went to the highest bidder. Sound familiar right? No this was no signing day but a player auction where some teams out bid others with bags of cash and not on how they could develop them. However, with that said LSU still had a great day and the fact that most of their commits came from Louisiana or had been pledged for a long time meant that some of that old school tradition was not lost on these kids. Let’s take a look at the 2024 Signees for THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY:
CB Aidan Anding: 5-11 * 167 * Fr. * HS
A consensus 4-start cornerback and one of the top players in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … A multi-sport standout at Ruston High School where he participated in football, basketball and track and field … Listed as the No. 6 prospect in Louisiana and No. 25 at his position in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 4 in Louisiana by 247Sports and No. 19 nationally at cornerback by 247Sports …
DT Dilan Battle: 6-2 * 319 * Fr. * HS
Talented defensive tackle prospect from Timberview High School in Mansfield, Texas … One of the top players at his position in Texas and rated as the fourth-best defensive lineman in the Dallas area for the Class of 2025 … Consensus 3-star prospect who is listed as the nation’s No. 59 rated defensive tackle prospect and No. 83 overall in Texas …
RB Harlem Berry: 5-11 * 188 * Fr. * HS
The nation’s top-rated running back for the Class of 2025 according to all four major recruiting services … A consensus 5-star prospect and the top-rated player in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … Listed with 5-stars from all major recruiting services – On3, ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals … Prepped at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie … The On3 composite has him ranked No. 1 nationally at his position, No. 17 overall and the No. 2 player in Louisiana … Ranked as the No. 1 player in Louisiana by On3 and 247Sports and No. 2 by ESPN and Rivals & the 2024 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year …
OL Brett Bordelon: 6-3 * 303 * Fr. * HS
One of Louisiana’s top prospects in the Class of 2025 … Joins older brother Bo Bordelon on the LSU roster in 2025 … A consensus 3-star prospect from New Orleans powerhouse Isidore Newman … Ranked as high as the No. 15 overall prospect in Louisiana according to Rivals and No. 23 by On3 … In the On3 composite, rated No. 21 overall in Louisiana and No. 51 nationally at his position … Rivals has him ranked No. 31 at his position nationally, the highest of all of the recruiting services … Two-time firstteam 2A All-State in 2022 and 2023 … 4-year starter at Newman becoming only the second player in school history to start all 4 seasons of high school ….
DB Jacob Bradford: 5-11 * 190 * Fr. * HS
Consensus 4-star prospect from Louisiana football powerhouse Catholic High School in Baton Rouge … One of the top 2 safeties in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025, joining fellow signee Jhase Thomas of Destrehan … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 26 player nationally at his position and the No. 10 overall prospect in Louisiana in the On3 composite …
LB Jaiden Braker: 6-3 * 217 * Fr. * HS
Highly-touted 4-star linebacker from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Ga … Consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked No. 8 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Listed No. 118 overall and No. 15 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 100 nationally and No. 12 in the state of Georgia by Rivals … As a junior, tallied 48 tackles and 4 tackles for loss … Coached by Bryan Lamar.
DL Brandon Brown: 6-1 * 291 * Fr. * HS
Another highly-touted defensive line prospect in LSU’s 2025 signing class … Joins the Tigers after a stellar prep career at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Fla. … Rated with 4-stars by Rivals … A consensus 3-star talent in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 23 at his position nationally by Rivals and No. 32 by On3 and No. 37 by ESPN …
OL Carius Curne: 6-4 * 329 * Fr. * HS
Joins the Tigers as the one of the top-rated interior linemen nationally in the Class of 2025 … Ranked the No. 1 overall player in the state of Arkansas … Prepped at Marion High School … Ranked as high as No. 29 overall nationally by On3 and the No. 2 player at his position nationwide …
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WR TaRon Francis: 6-0 * 206 * Fr. * HS
A consensus 4-star prospect from tradition-rich Edna Karr High School in New Orleans … Listed as the No. 1 wide receiver in Louisiana by 247Sports … Ranked No. 9 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on the track as well … Anchored Karr’s 4x100 meter relay team that finished third in the 2024 LHSAA State Championship Meet …
S CJ Jimcoily: 6-3 * 212 * Fr. * HS
Consensus 4-star safety and one of the top players in the state of Tennessee … Prepped at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville where he played one season for former LSU standout and NFL Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Tennessee and as the No. 14 safety nationally by Rivals …
TE JD LaFleur: 6-6 * 245 * Fr. * HS
One of the nation’s top high school tight ends … 3-star prospect from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, La. … Ranked as high as No. 8 at his position by ESPN and No. 12 overall in Louisiana by Rivals ….
RB JT Lindsey: 5-11 * 185 * Fr. * HS
Teams with Harlem Berry to give LSU the nation’s top running back tandem in the Class of 2025 … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked among the best at his position nationally … In the On3 composite, rated No. 148 overall nationally, No. 9 at his position and No. 4 in the state of Louisiana … Ranked as high as No. 137 overall nationally by Rivals … Listed as the nation’s No. 8 running back prospect by 247Sports and Rivals and No. 12 by On3 …
DT Walter Mathis: 6-1 * 285 * Fr. * HS
One of the top nation’s top defensive line prospects from Calvary Day School in Savannah, Ga. … Rated with 4-stars from both On3 and Rivals … Listed as a consensus 3-star prospect and ranked No. 44 nationally at his position and No. 62 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 26 nationally at his position by Rivals, No. 30 by On3 and No. 36 by ESPN …
OL Tyler Miller: 6-5 * 341 * Fr. * HS
One of the top players in the state of Mississippi and listed among the best interior offensive line prospects nationally … Joins the Tigers after a decorated high school career at Laurel High School in Laurel, Miss … Gifted all-around athlete who also excels on the basketball court … A consensus 4-star prospect in the On3 composite … Rated with 4-stars from all of the national recruiting sites … Ranked as high as the No. 3 overall prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals …
LB Keylan Moses: 6-2 * 208 * Fr. * HS
Versatile linebacker from University High School in Baton Rouge … Joins the Tigers as a consensus 4-star linebacker … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall player in Louisiana and No. 8 nationally at his position by Rivals …. Listed at No. 15 overall in Louisiana and No. 42 at his position nationally in the On3 composite …
CB DJ Pickett: 6-4 * 184 * Fr. * HS
The top-rated player in LSU’s 2025 signing class and the premier prep cornerback in this year’s class … A consensus 5-star prospect who is rated as the nation’s No. 1 cornerback by On3 and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 2 cornerback nationally by ESPN and 247Sports … In the On3 composite, listed as the nation’s No. 10 overall prospect, the No. 2 cornerback and the top player in the state of Florida …
LB Charles Ross II: 6-1 * 205 * Fr. * HS
Versatile playmaking defender from North Shore High School in Houston who helps give LSU an elite linebacker signing class … Consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked as high as No. 2 nationally at his position by 247Sports … Ranked as high as the No. 12 overall prospect in the state of Texas by 247Sports … Ranked No. 13 in Texas and No. 3 nationally at his position by Rivals …
EDGE Damien Shanklin: 6-4 * 254 * Fr. * HS
Consensus 4-star edge rusher from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. … One of the top overall prospects in the Midwest … Rated as the No. 3 overall player in Indiana and No. 20 at his position nationally in the On3 composite … Ranked No. 145 overall nationally in the On3 composite … Listed as the top overall prospect in the state of Indiana by ESPN … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall edge rusher nationally by Rivals and No. 14 by On3 …
S Jhase Thomas: 6-1 * 162 * Fr. * HS
Versatile defensive back who is listed as one of the top 2 safeties in Louisiana along with fellow LSU signee Jacob Bradford … Consensus 4-star safety and ranked as high as No. 9 overall in the state of Louisiana and No. 21 nationally at his position by ESPN … Listed No. 11 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite …
LB Zach Weeks: 6-2 * 218 * Fr. * HS
Joins older brothers West and Whit Weeks on the LSU roster in 2025 … Reclassified allowing him to play on the same team as his older brothers for the first time in competitive football … Consensus 4-star linebacker from Oconee County High School … Rated as high as No. 8 nationally at his position and No. 23 overall in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Listed at No. 35 at his position nationally and No. 44 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite …
DT Zion Williams: 6-4 * 342 * Fr. * HS
Dominant defensive lineman from Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas … Consensus 4-star defensive tackle according to the On3 composite where he also ranked No. 26 nationally as his position and No. 42 overall in the state of Texas … Ranked as high as the nation’s No. 16 defensive tackle according to ESPN and No. 19 by On3 …
WR Phillip Wright: 6-0 * 169 * Fr. * HS
Talented dual-sport standout from Destrehan High School in the New Orleans area … One of the top wide receivers in
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and rated as the No. 14 overall player in Louisiana in the Class of 2025 … Earned 4-stars from On3 and 247Sports and 3-stars from ESPN and Rivals … In the On3 consensus, rated No. 54 at his position nationally … Listed as high as the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana by On3 and No. 14 by 247Sports …
This list is a composite Top 8 team on every type of recruiting site and is only the beginning of the bidding war as the Transfer Portal will open up soon. Before we talk more about that, the next issue will re-cap the purest form of football when high school players from around the state are chasing the same thing…the State Championship Trophy to be hoisted on the floor of the Caesar’s Superdome!
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In what might have been a stunning upset six months ago, crime-weary citizens voted out another arrogant and inefficient Democrat from local public office December 7th.
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Ir remains to be seen the priorities of the Mayor-President-elect in Baton Rouge as his honeymooon period is under way but most Baton Rouge residents are feeling the same type of relief and calmness that the country felt just over one month ago.
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Tony’s Take
LSU TO MEET BAYLOR IN TEXAS BOWL........YAWN
WHOOP DE DO! LSU plays Baylor in Houston on New Years Eve. They get to face Dave Aranda, who once upon a time was a defensive guru at LSU....today, not so much.
The 8 and 4 Bears are on a six-game win streak but its Baylor. We haven’t played them since 1985 in the Bluebonnet Bowl, another rancid postseason venue. It’s Houston, they want tickets sold starting at $85 and frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.
At least its not Florida again but Houston, home of Los Angeles-style traffic and the excitement of what?
I’ll probably go if I receive my credentials but even then.......?????? NRG Stadium. No Reason to Go
Houston? The fourth-largest glob of suburbia in America. Wow. Be still, my heart. The Cleveland of the American Southwest. Thousands will spend millions to see the Tigers play the team from the town most known for as the home of Chip and Joanna Gaines. Think about that. Hey. You might even recognize some of the starters who will play and avoid the transfer portal or sitting out for personal reasons.
Last New Years Eve in Tampa???? Bring it on! Great town, great NFL Stadium. Great hospitality.
I could be wrong but I may never know. Baylor in Houston. Bet they gots swell deals at the local Motel 6s and Denny’s. ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!
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