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Veterans Day car show rescheduled First Baptist Church in Livingston has rescheduled its Livingston Veterans Day Car Show to Nov. 16. Jambalaya, hamburgers, hot dogs and concessions will be sold and games and inflatables will be available for children. Preregistration is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. For information, visit fbclivingstonla.churchcenter.com/ calendar/event/168686185.
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Museum a French Settlement time capsule Creole House explores town’s history
BY VIC COUVILLION
Contributing writer
To walk into the Creole House Museum in French Settlement is to enter into a time capsule that reflects the long history of those who at one time or another found their way into the southern portion of today’s Livingston Parish and established now thriving communities that many call home. The Creole House Museum is filled with a variety of pictures, maps, old newspaper clippings and documents and an array of items that were part of the daily lives of local residents over many past decades. The collection affords visi-
tors the opportunity to relate to, and get a feel for, what life was like in pioneer communities during their formative years. Household furnishings, dishes and associated cooking items, tools, implements and other relics from the past make for an interesting visit. Members of the Edward Livingston Historical Association gathered at the museum Nov. 2 to tour the museum and the nearby old St. Joseph Catholic Church. The museum is housed in the Alexander Decaraux house built in 1898 by Alexander Lambert and Harris Lambert for Louisa Lambert, who was married to Decaraux. The house was made of cypress wood harvested from the nearby cypress forests that were so much a part of the development of French Settlement
PHOTO BY VIC COUVILLION
The Decaraux house, built in 1898, houses the Creole House Museum in French Settlement. The house has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1992 and once served as the town hall for French Settlement until a ä See MUSEUM, page 2G new municipal building was built in front of the museum.
HONORING VETERANS Members of Walker High Marine Corps Junior ROTC on Saturday led the annual City of Walker Veterans Day parade. The parade featured veterans riding in floats, cars and motorcycles. After the parade, veterans were treated to a free meal.
Pet vaccines offered A spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats is planned for Nov. 15-17 at the Light of the World Church, 25814 Aztec Drive, Denham Springs. Dog People of Livingston Parish and Kat Vet Spay and Neuter Rescue is providing the services, including surgery, microchip and vaccines, for $100-$140 for dogs and $50 for cats. Vouchers for discounted services will be available to qualified pet owners thanks to Tangi Animal friends.
Christmas parade dates Towns throughout Livingston Parish are planning Christmas parades on land and water. Here’s a list of parades: n Springfield Christmas Parade: Dec. 2 n Diversion Christmas Boat Parade: Dec. 7 n Albany Christmas Parade: Dec. 7 n Denham Springs Kiwanis Christmas Parade: Dec. 14 n Livingston Christmas Parade: Dec. 14.
Christmas in the Village Denham Springs Christmas in the Village schedule kicks off at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 with the Lighting of Old City Hall and merchants open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. The popular Chef’s Evening and wine Tasting is at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. The Kiwanis Lighting of the Christmas Tree is at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and the Kiwanis Christmas Parade is at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra will play in the historic district at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 and a Christmas Alive show is at 6 p.m. Dec. 22. For a complete schedule, visit www.cityofdensprings.com or www.denhamspringsantiquedistrict.com.
PHOTOS BY DAVID NORMAND
Members of the United States Navy Submarine Veterans group throw candy to the crowd during the annual City of Walker Veterans Day parade on Nov. 9.
Glenn Ellis rides his restored 1948 Simplex motorcycle during the annual parade.
Blue Star Mother member Natalie Truax, right, throws candy to the crowd off her float.
Business of the Year awards The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Livingston Parish Business of the Year,
Members of the Louisiana Twirl Force march during the annual parade.
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Livingston volleyball teams end season without trip to finals There are no Livingston Parish teams that made it to the LHSAA’s state championship tournament being held this week at the Cajundome in Lafayette, but it doesn’t mean there were no superlatives for the area’s four squads. To start with, all four teams Charles qualified for the Salzer playoffs. Denham SPORTS Springs and Doyle ROUNDUP each won 20 matches, always a benchmark for a successful season. There was also Walker, which got off to a promising start under first-
year head coach Jennifer Rivero. Most notable, perhaps, was the finish that Denham Springs put together. After dealing with injuries late in the season, the Yellow Jackets took to the road for a firstround playoff game. Playing as the No. 22 seed, Denham Springs ousted 11th-seeded Benton 3-0. Road wins in the playoffs are always special, but for Denham Springs this one meant even more. It was the Jackets’ first playoff win since 2006, an 18-year gap, and earned them a second-round match against District I-5 rival Dutchtown. A talented Griffins squad proved to be too much for Denham
Springs, but there was grit and determination even in the loss. “It’s a bummer that you have to play someone from your district, but that’s how the seedings happen,” Denham Springs coach Pam Dubuy said. “We know Dutchtown is a good team. At least it was the second round and not the first.” Doyle’s season was highlighted by an undefeated run through IV-7, the first ever for a Tigers program now in its fourth year. Doyle earned a share of the district championship the previous two years, but this was its first outright title. The high points include three wins over rival St. Thomas Aqui-
nas, one in tournament play and twice in district play. For the playoffs, Doyle opened with a home win over Fischer before losing its second round match at Newman 25-10, 25-21, and 25-10. “I don’t think we’ve ever scored that many points in the second round,” Doyle coach Ashlie Byrnes said. “I always tell the girls every year, ‘As long as we’re better than yesterday then we’re doing something right,’ and that applies to being better than last season, as well.” Walker made the Division I playoffs as the No. 23 seed after sitting out last season. After a first-round loss, the Wildcats finished 18-14, a
marked improvement from going 12-21 a year ago. At Springfield, the Bulldogs won two more games than they did last season before exiting in the first round of the Division IV playoffs. After earning a share of the district title last season, they were third this year, but only saw their district record fall off by one game. All in all, there was good competition and good results for Livingston volleyball. Charles Salzer covers Livingston sports for the LivingstonTangipahoa Advocate. Email livingston@theadvocate.com.