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Live Oak volleyball enters new era with promise, new head coach Last Wednesday marked a changing of the guard for the Live Oak volleyball team as the Eagles opened their 2024 season at Episcopal. The match was the first under head coach Jordan Woods, who had served as an Eagles assistant under former coach Janie Tidwell. The Eagles are looking to find a killer instinct, something that will help them close out sets and finish off opponents late in their matches. Against EpisCharles copal, the tenSalzer sion ramped up SPORTS before the Eagles ROUNDUP eventually fell in five sets. The individual set scores told part of the story — 22-25, 25-18, 13-25, 25-21, 1416 — but there was more. For a Live Oak team that is trying to learn how to close, there were good and bad signs. “Coming in I knew it was going to be tough,” Woods said. “We’ve got five seniors and we really wanted to pull it out. There’s a lot of emotion right now but we’re going to be OK.” The Eagles built leads in the second and fourth sets and held on to win both. On the other hand, they led the first set 20-16 before Episcopal scored seven straight points on its way to a come-from-behind set win. But the biggest disappointment came in the deciding fifth set. Live Oak trailed 8-5, but rallied winning seven of the following eight points to take a 12-9 lead. The Eagles kept the pressure on, and a tip kill by Amelie LaFleur followed by a service winner from Peyton Shields gave the visitors a 1412 lead. The Eagles were one point from winning the match, but it didn’t happen this time. Episcopal buckled down and scored the final four points, but there were still plenty of positives for Live Oak to build on. “I’m super proud,” Woods said. “Last year, we couldn’t finish and I think we did a lot better with that tonight.” Junior Da’Miaya Dunn had the most success with a teamhigh nine kills. LaFleur, a senior, finished with seven kills and senior Elisa Hodges had five kills. Live Oak still has plenty of time to improve. On a side note, Live Oak is without its unofficial mascot of the last few seasons, Tidwell’s schnauzer Winston. He became well-known by fans and opposing teams as he took a seat next to Tidwell on the team bench. Winston passed away the day before the Episcopal match at the age of 13. His passing is noted with fondness. Charles Salzer covers Livingston sports for the Livingston-Tangipahoa Advocate. To reach Salzer, email livingston@theadvocate. com.
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W e d n e s d ay, s e p t e m b e r 11, 2024
PHOTOS BY VIC COUVILLION
Busily engaged in creating capiz shell wind chimes, from left, are Cat Crader, Julie Oliver, Kim Gibson, Mattie Landry and Jenna Oliver. The group was participating in the wind chime class held at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Branch Parish Library System on Aug. 28.
Crafters create wind chimes
BY VIC COUVILLION Contributing writer
Combine, in the proper order, a stick, semitranslucent shells, colorful beads, various lengths of string, tiny eyelets, an eye for color and symmetry, and above all, very nimble fingers, and one will have a tinkling wind chime to bring home for patio or porch. With proper instruction and dedication to the task at hand, a group of more than a dozen women, gathered at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library System Aug. 28, dutifully completed their creations and were ready to test the sound produced by the chimes they had made. The chime-making process was made easier by the preparation and instruction provided by Kathy Tedaldi, the adult services coordinator for the
piece of monofilament fishing line that would hold the main strand of the wind chime. About the shells, Tedaldi explained that they were known as capiz shells and that they were specifically chosen for their beauty and ability to make a pleasant sound when gently wafted against each other by a passing breeze. The stick was the key to the creation. Two tiny holes on top of the stick welcomed the eyelets that would be the anchoring spot for the hanger of the wind chime. On the other side of the stick were four holes that would be the location for Debbie Durnin, left, and Sharon Harman, demonstrate the first the other eyelets that would step in creating a capiz shell wind chime during a class on wind hold the strands of chimes and chime making held at the Denham Springs-Walker branch of the beads. The tiny holes had to be Livingston Parish Library system. Both are regular attendees at enlarged with push tacks and craft sessions sponsored by the library system. getting the eyelets started was where the nimble fingers came library. When the women ar- tables with a tray on which lay into play. Once the eyelets had rived for the crafts session they a stick about 10 inches long, six ä See CRAFTERS, page 2G were greeted at place on long eyelets, the shells and the first
Tulum’s brings Caribbean vibes, Latin cuisine to Denham Springs BY JUDY BERGERON Staff writer
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Quesadillas are on the menu at the new Tulum’s Grill and Cantina in Denham Springs.
Traveling Vietnam Wall coming to Walker
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New dates have been announced for the Vietnam Wal and Cost of Freedom Tribute coming to Walker. The event is set from Sept. 25-29. The memorial is an 80% replica of the original Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall standing at 360 feet long and 8 feet tall. It bears the name of the 58,307 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation’s freedom during the Vietnam War. Accompanying the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the Cost
of Freedom Tribute, a series of smaller panels that honor the service and sacrifices of those serving in Americans in World War I, World War II, the 9/11 attacks, the War in Afghanistan and Iraq. The event schedule includes: Sept. 25: The wall will be escorted from East Baton Rouge Parish into Livingston Parish and Sidney Hutchinson Park. Sept. 26: Dedication and Wreath
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Imagine relaxing on the sunny beach and listening to the waves in the Mexican resort town of Tulum. A new restaurant in Denham Springs is doing its best to offer the next best thing — tropical cocktails and authentic Latin cuisine in a casual setting. Tulum’s Grill and Cantina, 151 Bass Pro Blvd., Suite A, opened on Tuesday in the former Sarita’s Grill & Cantina location anchoring the west end of a strip of businesses near Bass Pro Shops and Sam’s Club. “We are finally open and ready to serve you!” the restaurant’s Facebook post on
Tuesday read. “Featuring delicious cocktails and authentic Latin cuisine, come take a break from your stressful day and come vacay at Tulum’s.” In addition to Taco Tuesday and Kids’ Night specials, the lunch and dinner menus offer an assortment of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, tamales and flautas, along with combo plates, appetizers, soups and salads. And how does banana cheesecake ($8) for dessert sound? Prices range from $3.95 for a side taco to $36.95 for a Chimichanga de Fajita. The restaurant’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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Some veterans prayed next to the wall, others photographed the names of fallen friends or family during an earlier display of the half-size traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Louisiana. FILE PHOTO BY TED JACKSON