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Walker cancels Christmas parade, adds holiday events
BY VIC COUVILLION Contributing writer
In a continuing effort to upgrade Walker’s water system, the Walker City Council on Oct, 14 unanimously approved an ordinance that
clears the way for the issuance of a $1.25 million loan that will fund improvements to one of the city’s wells to treat a problem with what is termed, “brown water.” In asking council approval for the loan, Chief of Operations Ja-
mie Etheridge said with the funds will be used to treat manganese without the use of expensive water treatment chemicals. The manganese is not a health threat but does cause the discoloring in the water. Etheridge said the loan, specified
as a Taxable Excess Revenue Bond Issuance, will be retired through funds from the Louisiana Department of Health Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. The loan will be forgiven with funds from the state’s financial assistance with
improving water quality. The city has been addressing problems with the brown water over the past several years and through funding from various
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Darlene Denstorff AROUND LIVINGSTON
Early voting runs through Oct. 29 Early voting for the Nov. 5 election ends Oct. 29. Voters can cast ballots through Oct. 29, excluding Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. In Livingston Parish, voters can go to 20400 Government Blvd., Livingston, (225) 6863054, or Denham Springs/Walker library branch, 8101 U.S. Highway 190, Denham Springs, where days are limited.
Destination Southeastern Interested in attending Southeastern Louisiana University? Destination Southeastern is a program Oct. 29 at Southeastern Livingston Parish in Walker. The evening dedicated to sharing information with students and their families about everything SLU has to offer. The event, set from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will provide an overview of the campus, admissions policy, financial aid and scholarships. To register, visit admissions. southeastern.edu/register/destinationslu.
PHOTOS BY VIC COUVILLION
Southeastern Louisiana University’s cheerleaders lead a round of cheers as part of Railroad Roar, a celebration saluting homecoming week. Railroad Roar, held in Hammond’s downtown Railroad Park, was one of several events surrounding the homecoming week of Oct. 14-19 on and off the campus. The event was also put the spotlight on the coming year-long celebration marking Southeastern’s 100th anniversary.
RIP-ROARING GOOD TIME SLU homecoming kicks off with Railroad Roar
BY VIC COUVILLION Contributing writer
Bow Wow Ween planned Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animal rescue group is hosting Bow Wow Ween for dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at 9360 Florida Blvd., Suite B, Walker. The event will feature a dog costume contest at 1 p.m. and a children’s costume contest at 1:45 for children 12 years old and younger. The Baton Rouge Corvette Club will host a mini car show and craft vendors will sell their wares.
Library to hold Trunk-or-Treat Make the Livingston Parish Library one of your safe trickor-treating stops this year. The Library will host its Trunk-or-Treat from 6 p.m.8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Main Branch in Livingston, 20390 Iowa Street. Show up in your costume, but don’t be afraid. Things won’t be too spooky at this all-ages, family-friendly stop.
Pumpkin patch opens St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a pumpkin patch through Nov. 2 at 726 Maple St., Denham Springs. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Halloween light show in Amite Take a ride through a Free Holiday Light Show ThursdaySunday until Halloween night. Full drive-thru Halloween show. Family-friendly, no gore, just mildly spooky. Lights interact with music received through your car radio on FM 100.9. The show is at 62127 La. 1054, Amite. The show is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Will be closed Oct. 26.
Halloween party Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 9 is hosting a fun event for children from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at
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Hammond Police Chief Ed Bergeron takes the time to meet and greet young Ellie Goelz and Tori Robillard who were visiting Railroad Roar, a celebration of homecoming week at Southeastern Louisiana University. The Oct. 15 event was held in Hammond’s Railroad Park.
Alumni and friends of Southeastern Louisiana University gathered in Hammond’s Downtown Railroad Park on Oct. 15 for Railroad Roar, a salute to the university’s Homecoming week, which was observed Oct. 14-19. The party featured live music, cheering for the Lions’ athletic teams, games and an opportunity to celebrate the bonds that the university and the city share. Railroad Roar, a community gathering that paid tribute to the “roar,” of Southeastern’s mascot, Roomie the Lion, was jointly sponsored by the SLU Alumni Association, the Tangipahoa Chamber of Commerce and the Hammond Downtown Development District. The event drew a crowd of supporters for the university, an institution that will observe its 100th anniversary throughout 2025. The university was founded as Hammond Junior College in the fall of 1925 with only a few students. It has grown into a university that now counts about 14,000 or more students a year. The Open Range Band provided musical
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TEAMS BRING A LITTLE HEAT, A LITTLE SPICE Denham Springs Main Street holds its first chili cook-off
Chili reigned as king Saturday at the first Denham Springs Main Street Chili Cook-off. The competition featured 20 teams. The team of Shawn Brady and Steve Bernard took home first place, and the Larry Gill family team was second. The Krewe of Bras Moi Chu, with Amy Bennett as head cook, along with John DuPont and Kurt Ardoin was third. The Tasters’ Choice award went to Trey PHOTO BY DAVID NORMAND Miller with TnC Creations. Mary Madrigal, left, gives her husband, Juan Madrigal, a taste of chili during the ä More photos from the event. PAGE 3G first Hot & Spicy Denham Springs Main Street Chili Cook-off Saturday. Twenty teams competed in the chili cook-off.