The St. Tammany Farmer 08-06-2025

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH

CONNECTS KIDS, RESOURCES

The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany gave away 300 backpacks and some school supplies to a host of excited children at its Back-to-School Bash on July 26 at the Pelican Park near Mandeville. The bash also included dozens of organizations giving away or selling child-oriented services and productions. It was a free gathering open to kids, 4 years and older, and their families. Organizers said the goal was to help families connect with resources and programs that provide chances for children to engage in activities that promote school readiness. There were even some free haircuts given

BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER Contributing writer

It was the fall after Hurricane Katrina and Rachel Lindelow was about to play the biggest volleyball game of her young life. Just a few months earlier, Lindelow had no idea if she’d return to Mandeville High for her

Covington Boys & Girls Club

Facility to be built with state money, private donations

BY ANDREW CANULETTE Staff writer

After several years of bouncing from place to place, the Covington Boys & Girls Club appears primed to find a permanent home once again.

State Sen. Patrick McMath and state Rep Mark Wright, both of Covington, helped procure $1 million in funding from the state’s supplemental budget before the last legislative session ended. That money, along with $1.5 million donated by a local benefactor, as well as an ongoing capital campaign administered through the Northshore Community Foundation, will provide the economic boost the club needs to finance a new building in downtown Covington.

Club officials already have a spot selected for the building, too, with a donated lot at the corner of West 29th Avenue and Tyler Street ready for construction. Architectural renderings on the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Louisiana website call for an 8,400-square-foot building that would serve approximately 150 northshore youths ages 6 to 18.

BY JESSICA SAGGIO Contributing writer

As incoming Principal George Herdliska took the reins at Slidell High School, it didn’t just feel like a new adventure for the veteran administrator It felt like coming home, he said.

“Slidell High means so much to me, and I spent so much of my life there and raised a large portion of my family there,” said Herdliska. “It is home.”

Herdliska has deep roots at Slidell High. New public school principals take over in 2025-26 school year ä See PRINCIPALS, page 5A

tinue with an abbreviated season. Lindelow, who was team captain, certainly did her part to rally her team.

President of beleaguered library board resigns

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The Skippers reached the postseason, eventually matching up with defending state champion St. Joseph’s in the semifinals the same school that beat the Skippers for the 2004 title.

Lindelow remembers the day clearly

“The semifinal really felt like more of a final,” she said. “The (MHS) administration excused all of the students to drive to Lafayette to watch the matches, which was crazy, but it made it really memorable that they did what they could do to give us that hometown feel we would have had in the Pontchartrain Center (the usual host for the state volleyball championships.)”

Lindelow and the Skippers triumphed over St. Joe’s in five sets and then swept Assumption to take home the school’s first, and only, state volleyball championship Lindelow was named the tournament MVP, a fitting end to her prep volleyball career, following selection to four all-district teams and three all-metro squads. She also was named the Large School Player of the Year by the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association following her senior season at Mandeville.

Twenty years later and Lindelow, now Rachel Schulingkamp, is still leading the Skippers into battle only now as their head coach. It makes perfect sense that Schulingkamp continues to keep volleyball near the center of her life, because it always has been a part of her identity.

Her mother was a college volleyball player at UNO and Southwestern Louisiana and coached Rachel’s youth teams. Her father owned a restaurant that featured a beach volleyball court.

Rachel’s younger sister, Katie (now Katie Dickens), played indoor and beach volleyball at LSU and is now an assistant coach with the Tigers’ beach volleyball program Her older brother also played recreational volleyball.

After her decorated career at Mandeville, Schulingkamp continued at Tulane where she was a standout player for the Green Wave. Schulingkamp helped the Green Wave to the NCAA Tournament twice during her time there, not to mention the Conference USA Championship during her junior season. To this day, Schulingkamp ranks in the Top 10 of career assists (3,144) for Tulane.

New leaders picked

BY KIM CHATELAIN

Contributing writer

St. Tammany Parish’s controversial Library Board of Control, which had a nearcomplete membership turnover this spring, continues to change.

Ann Shaw, who had been serving as president, resigned recently and new officers have been voted into leadership positions on the board.

Chuck Branton was selected by his board colleagues to serve as the new president, and Glenn Baham will serve as vice president. Tamarah

Myers will fill the position of board secretary

All three officers were nominated by board members and voted in unanimously at the board’s July 28 meeting. There were no other nominees for the positions.

However, several audience members questioned their appointments, noting their short tenures on the board.

The parish’s seven-person library board is appointed by the Parish Council and parish president. Its mission is to oversee the public library system, which has been at the center of fierce debate between groups seeking tighter restrictions on library material they say

is sexually explicit and those who view such efforts as a form of censorship.

In May, the Parish Council opted to replace most of the board members. Shaw, who had been on the board for about eight years, was not replaced. Other changes to the board’s makeup followed, along with continued debate. Baham the new vice president, was appointed in early July and was attending his first meeting on the night he was elected vice president.

Before the board’s decision on the new officers, audience members questioned the timing of the vote, given the recent changes.

Lisa Rustemeyer noted that two members, includ-

helped lead the Mandeville High School volleyball team to the championship of the 2004 St. Tammany Parish Tournament.

practice on Sept. 20 of that year

“She was very gifted athletically,” former Mandeville High coach Jody Walker said “She could have done a lot of things and been an all-star in a lot of them. But she chose volleyball to pursue and focus on.”

Schulingkamp said her best memory of Tulane was beating Alabama-Birmingham in the conference championship in Memphis after going down two sets, and then celebrating her 21st birthday with her teammates.

She also received a business degree from Tulane.

“(Tulane) was a school that, with Katrina and then a couple years before, they were down big time. They had a terrible season,” Schulingkamp said of her decision to attend Tulane over other schools like LSU.

“So, it was exciting to know I could be part of the turnaround, and we did just that.”

Coaching was a natural fit for Schulingkamp when her playing days were done.

Her first job coaching prep volleyball came at Dominican, where she led the program to the Division I final in her first season She later took an assistant job at

Southern Mississippi for a season before coaching at Riverdale High in Jefferson for two seasons.

But her first coaching job was with her sister’s club team, an experience Dickens said had a heavy influence on her own career choice. It also brought the two closer together as sisters and friends.

“(Rachel) is competitive and intense, but she also knew how to have fun and could relate to all the silly teenager stuff we would talk about,” Dickens said. “She always held me to a really high standard, but it never felt too harsh or unattainable. It was always from a supportive space. She’s honest and direct. I value that and get told I have that as a coach, too.

“She set that example.”

Eventually Schulingkamp returned home to the northshore. It wasn’t long before Walker was recruiting his former star player to be his assistant, and eventually, his successor at Mandeville High.

Schulingkamp joined the Skippers as an assistant in 2016 and was named head coach a year later when Walker retired after 13 seasons as head coach. He remained

ing Baham, were attending their first regular meetings and one seat that was occupied by Shaw was vacant. “I wonder if this is the right time to elect new officers,” she said.

Jean Wiggin agreed. “I don’t understand how you know one another so well that you are ready to take a vote on this,” Wiggin said.

Shaw, who did not attend the meeting, could not be reached for comment on her resignation.

St. Tammany Parish Library Director Kelly LaRocca said she received a letter of resignation from Shaw, saying that she was no longer able to serve on the board.

an assistant coach for a couple years, though, and was thrilled at the chance.

The Skippers have remained a threat to win state every year under Schulingkamp, including runs to the semifinals in 2019 and 2020.

“You could see that her teams played in the same style she did,” Walker said. “They were smart on the court, they knew what was coming up. They anticipated. They played a head above everybody else. A mother of three children, Schulingkamp also is the School to Work coordinator at Mandeville, helping coordinate internships and dual-enrollment classes. She previously taught financial literacy and business math at her alma mater

Schulingkamp is unsure how many more seasons she’ll coach, but her 5-year-old daughter has shown interest in the sport. So, it’s likely that, one way or another, volleyball will continue to be a part of Schulingkamp’s life.

“I just have such good memories of traditions and things we did in practice and on the bus rides and the way we played and our personality on the court,” Schulingkamp said. “We won a championship (when I was) a player and, of course, a goal would be to win it as a coach at the same school. That would be a dream.

“But the more time I’ve spent in coaching, I’ve learned it’s about developing players, giving them a great high-school experience and pushing them as far as they want to be pushed.”

A schematic of the Boys & Girls Club building planned for Covington. The local club has shuffled to different locations several times in the past few years, but state money and private donations ensure a new facility is on the way. Boys & Girls Club officials hope to break ground on the building as early as this fall.

Total cost for the project is estimated at $3.3 million, said Emily Sparks, chief development officer for the organization.

“We are so excited about the prospects in Covington,” Sparks said, noting that a new club has been in the planning stages since before 2020, but the COVID pandemic and problems with the previous Covington building stalled momentum.

The original Covington Boys & Girls Club was located on North Columbia Street near the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center That building was deemed unsuitable for use, however and the club began hosting children at the Harrison Curriculum Center (a St. Tammany Parish public schools facility on West 28th Avenue) when public gatherings were possible again

after the pandemic. The club began meeting at Pine View Middle School when Harrison was due for renovations, and they still meet at the school on West 27th Avenue.

Sparks thanked school system officials for their generosity during what’s been a difficult few years for the Covington Boys & Girls Club, but she can’t hide her enthusiasm about a permanent home on the horizon.

“If everything goes the right way, our goal is to break ground on the new building this fall,” she said. The $1 million in state funding will be administered by the city, which will request the money from the state Treasurer’s Office The money was allocated for the project upon the Legislature’s approval in June, and the transfer is expected to be seamless. Once in hand, the City Council can disburse funds to the club’s contractors until the project is complete.

An artist’s rendering providing an aerial view of

The Covington Boys & Girls Club is dear to McMath, as it’s the first nonprofit board he joined. The slow pace of getting a new club built in his hometown didn’t go unnoticed, either He secured $750,000 to construct the new club, and Wright’s efforts in the House added another $250,000 in supplemental funding.

“It’s a facility that’s long overdue,” McMath said. “There have been many people working toward this goal. Mark (Wright) and I felt it was very important

St. Tammany Parish poised to buy 168 acres of ‘critical drainage area’ near Mandeville

BY WILLIE SWETT Staff writer

As St. Tammany Parish looks at different ways to reduce flooding, the Parish Council in July budgeted $1.77 million to purchase 168 flood-prone acres outside Mandeville to set aside for drainage part of the parish’s pilot program to purchase undeveloped land in “critical drainage areas.”

“It takes all of that land out of commerce and it’s going to help with (residents’) flooding issues,” said council member Pat Phillips, whose district includes the land, which has La. 59 to the east, Interstate 12 to the north and Sharp Road to the south.

Joycelyn Lowe, who has lived off Sharp Road since 1985, called the decision a “relief.” She said she has observed flooding worsen as residential and commercial development has increased in the area since the 1990s.

A 1,200-square-foot building on her property has flooded twice, Lowe said.

“I was worried it wouldn’t get through. I was worried — that’s a lot of money,” she said. Lowe thanked Phillips, Parish President Mike Cooper and the current owner of the property which is registered to Deval Inc., according to the St Tammany Assessor’s Office website. One of the owners of the property, Tim Deano, declined to comment. Phillips said soon after he was elected in the fall of 2023, the owners of the 168 acres contacted him because there was an existing ban on construction in the area. The owners were interested in developing it, Phillips recalled but also suggested they might be willing to sell it. Phillips followed up with the owners a few months later about the possibility of the parish purchasing the land and presented the idea to Cooper’s administration, which was enthusiastic about it, he said. Annually, the parish re-

ceives numerous requests and offers for the sale of undeveloped, privately held land in critical drainage areas like this one, said parish spokesperson Michael Vinsanau via email.

Rather than continue on a case-by-case basis, Vinsanau said, the parish is now piloting a formal program to develop criteria to deal with those requests.

In this case, the 168 acres are bisected by a branch of Bayou Chinchuba, and there is not a lot of land of that size available to build ponds and improve drainage in the Bayou Chinchuba area, Vinsanau said.

“We get a lot of concerns and complaints in that area,” he said about the potential for flooding near La. 59 just south of I-12. The parish now plans to study the land’s potential uses and is considering building a pond on it.

St. Tammany’s rapid population growth over the past few decades — it now stands just under 278,000 people has also brought an influx of residential and commercial building that has prompted pushback from some residents over fears of additional

traffic congestion and flooding.

Vinsanau said the parish follows standard practices when it acquires a property or a right of way As with buying a home, he said, the appraisal of the property involves looking at comparable sales.

Of the $1.77 million the council budgeted to purchase the property, around $980,000 comes from the parish’s drainage tax a 1.56-mil tax that some Parish Council members wanted to reduce this month to 1.46, equivalent to a reduction of about $300,000 annually. They faced opposition from Cooper, who wanted to raise the tax, as well as from council members like Phillips, who wanted to keep it at 1.56. In July, the council ultimately decided to keep it at 1.56 mils.

Another $790,000 of the funds comes from impact fees, which are paid by developments to fund improvements in the area, Vinsanau said.

The property can still be used for future construction projects and Vinsanau said an extension of Judge Tanner Boulevard could be built on it.

for the state, and for us as representatives of that area, to play a role in securing funding for what’s going to be a great building. It’s very much needed for the services they provide — the after-school programs, the mentoring programs. The club is a place where young people can build foundational relationships. It’s a safe place and a place where they can succeed.” Wright agreed.

“We pay a lot in taxes here in Covington, and this is an opportunity to help the community and an organization

that benefits the entire area,” he said. “Patrick and I wanted to combine our efforts to help get this club built. It was a slam dunk for Covington.”

Mayor Mark Johnson facilitated the Covington club’s temporary moves to public school facilities, and he, too, sees huge promise in a new clubhouse

“That permanent building will do wonders,” Johnson said. “They’ll be able to collect arts and crafts, food. All that can be stored on their property They won’t be beholden to the school system

Don’t get me wrong. The schools have done everything they can to accommodate the Boys & Girls Club. But having a place of their own, a new building at that, takes things to a different level.” For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Louisiana, go online to bcgla.org. For information on the Northshore Community Foundation and the active capital campaign to complete fundraising for the new Covington club, go online to northshorefoundation.org.

SCHOOLS

Bush schools professional lauded by state and district

BY KIM CHATELAIN

Contributing writer

Keri Krycki, a mental health provider at Fifth Ward Junior High School in Bush, was honored by the St. Tammany School Board recently for being chosen a statewide finalist for the School Health Service Provider of the Year program sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Education. The program recognizes the importance of student health in education and celebrates the state’s most exceptional schoolbased providers. Eligible professionals include occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses and licensed behavioral health providers. The selection process involves

Remembering the rush of yet another school year

It’s almost here. That first day of school in St. Tammany Parish and many other places. Aug. 6-7 are “smart start” days, and then it’s Aug. 8. Uniforms — do last year’s still fit? School supplies — the ones for your kids and the ones for their classroom.

See Mom. See Mom’s wallet rapidly empty See her credit card max out. Shoes!!! Those are easy to forget about. Jackets, sweaters, rain gear It sneaks up. At least it always did for me. I was playing on both teams as a teacher and as a mother with two in tow Mine always had what they needed because I started early I had to. But I was always scrambling with my own start-of-school needs the week before, sitting in the back row of those first faculty meetings thinking nobody who mattered would see me filling in my planner I didn’t feel too bad because there were colleagues with me on that back row doing the same thing. Who was I kidding? Everyone knew what we were doing! One of my adult daughters still revels in the memories of buying school supplies. I’m glad someone could enjoy it She would run full speed ahead of me in Office Depot, snagging objects from the shelves, tossing them in the cart, then gleefully scratching them off the list. When we got home, there was a great production of labeling everything and covering books with ugly, jersey book covers. PURCHASED book covers, I tell you! These youngsters will never know the joy of shredding several paper grocery bags before getting one just the right size to cover your book. And all of this takes place in the middle of the living room floor, where else?

This year St. Tammany schools will once again have free lunch for all students. How wonderful not to deal with lunch cards, the kind you “load up” like your Causeway toll tag. And did my own kiddos ever tell me when their card was running low? Or lost? Of course not. Since we were at the same school, one or the other would inevitably show up at my classroom door looking for lunch money

Let’s hear it for free lunch!

Transportation! I have always admired, maybe even envied a little, the working parents who could get their kids out of bed, fed, dressed, and out the door to the bus, carpool, or whatever the arrangement, and then move on to their place of employment Mine were always in the car with me coming and going. Not always fun times Depending on the age of your student, there are after-school sports, extracurriculars or after-care. More pieces in the puzzle. Yet, every year we survive. Sometimes, barely, but we make it through. Parents, teachers, students, prepare yourselves. Ready or not, here it comes!

Krycki

nominations, applications, and reviews by the state education department, which noted that Krycki “is committed to trauma-informed care, advocacy, and community engagement.”

Krycki, one of five finalists for the statewide award, specializes in mental health services and crisis intervention. She has been in the school system since 2018 and serves as social worker

at St. Tammany Parish Health System on an as-needed basis. She is also a coach for Girls on the Run, a program that that blends physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy

“We are so excited to have Keri Krycki represent our school system as a state finalist,” St. Tammany schools Superintendent Frank Jabbia said before board meeting. “Keri does amazing

work with our students at Fifth Ward Junior High, and we are thankful for all that she does as a mental health provider, coach and volunteer.” At the meeting, Krycki given a plaque and an ovation from the board. Sue Lyn Simpson, a physical therapist in the Ascension Parish public school system, was named the overall 2025 health service provider overall winner among the five finalists.

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Jeff Polito, a talented theater teacher at Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville, received the H. Norman Saurage III Service Award, presented annually by Dream Teachers to recognize a Louisiana public school teacher who demonstrates exceptional service both inside and outside the classroom.

Polito was chosen for his 25 years of dedicated teaching and his transformative leadership in youth development and community service throughout St. Tammany Parish.

The award, established in 2016 to honor the late president/CEO of the Community Coffee Company, recognizes Louisiana public school teachers who make significant impacts on students, schools, and the broader community through activities such as after-school tutoring, organizing charity events, and leading community initiatives. The award recognizes educators whose

outstanding achievements and ongoing dedication inspire others and exemplify the spirit of community service and educational excellence.

Polito has served as executive director of Action Youth and Community Resources, a secular youth organization dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol use, promoting leadership development, and fostering positive youth engagement. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its reach and impact, serving thousands of students across St. Tammany Parish through programs including the Positive Action/Positive Attitude Summer Leadership Camp, Action Troupe peer leadership initiatives, and community service partnerships with organizations such as Keep Mandeville Beautiful, Habitat for Humanity and Miracle League Northshore. He has also developed Action Acad-

emy and Leadership Academy, one-day leadership development programs for elementary through junior high students, and coordinates “Dinner and Conversation,” a community-building initiative.

“Jeff Polito represents the very best of what we hope to recognize with the H. Norman Saurage III Service Award,” said Wes Watts, former Louisiana State Superintendent of the Year and Dream Teachers board chair “His sustained commitment to youth development, his innovative approach to leadership training, and his ability to create lasting positive change in both individual students and the broader community make him an exceptional choice for this honor.”

In reflecting on what calls him to community service, Polito remembers the early and dramatic losses in his family “When my mother was 15 years

old, her mother and brother were killed by a drunk driver That shaped her life and, by extension, mine,” he said. “When I was introduced to Action and PA camp back in 2002, I found my people. The longer I spend teaching, the more I see the need for such work with our youth. I continue to train our youth leaders because, by helping them grow, I am also helping myself.” Polito has taught theater at Fontainebleau High for 20 years, working with four levels of theater students and collaborating as part of a team to produce three major productions annually He also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Southeastern Louisiana University, teaching courses in public speaking, introduction to theater, and script analysis His assistant principal, Mary Priebe, describes him as “an exceptional educator who holds his students to high standards” and calls him “the best of the best” for his leadership and organizational strategies.

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He taught there for 15 years alongside his wife, Robin. He was also a coach, serving the school’s football, softball, baseball and basketball programs over the years, and, notably, during the year of Hurricane Katrina. He was among the coaches who helped bring the football program back after the devastating storm. He later became athletic director

His two eldest children, Riley and Abbey, he joked, went to school there K-12. The girls, now grown, would ride the shuttle to Slidell High daily and both later graduate from the high school in 2017 and 2019, respectively Herdliska’s youngest child, Beau, just recently graduated from Northshore High across town.

“My wife was here, my kids were here It’s a place that has meant so much to me,” he said, of the school. “To be back is humbling.”

Herdliska comes to Slidell High after three years as principal at Slidell Junior High School, a few blocks away. Before that, he was assistant principal and then principal at Lakeshore High School 202022. Prior to that, he was at Slidell High 2005-17, and started his career at Fontainebleau High in 1997.

School starts in St. Tammany Parish with smart-start days on Aug. 6 and 7; students with last names beginning A-L will start school on the first smart-start day, followed by students with last names M-Z on the next.

Across the district, 14 new principals have been appointed for this school year.

Brian Hirstius is another new face, taking over in the interim at Fontainebleau High School near Mandeville. With 23 years of experience in education, he said he hopes to lead by example and continue the tradition of excellence the school has maintained for years. He said he is big on communication and forging connections with students; it’s the chance to make a difference in a child’s life that keeps him so passionate, he said.

“I really want to bring togetherness, and that’s only done by keeping the doors open,” he said of his open-communication leadership style.

Hirstius, a father of five who have all graduated from St. Tammany Parish schools, started teaching in Jefferson Parish at Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary. Since then, he has taught at Slidell Junior High, was both assistant principal and principal at Sixth Ward Elementary, principal at Clearwood Junior and served as the curriculum and instruction supervisor at the district level His wife, Mehgan, is a human resources coordinator for STPPS, and he, too, feels a sense of pride for the St. Tammany community.

As for Herdliska, it’s an exciting time. He’s off to to a running start and has high hopes of creating a family environment at the Slidell High. It’s already a welcoming place, but he wants to build upon that culture. Herdliska said he’s, “a man of the peo-

ple,” and his strength lies in relationshipbuilding, a skill he hopes will champion the school’s continued growth.

“We wanted someone who understands the needs of the area, and George is already deeply embedded in the Slidell community,” said Superintendent Frank Jabbia.

While principals across the parish set goals for the year Herdliska said his biggest challenges will be to mitigate all the changes coming down the pike in education. He said the school is transitioning to block scheduling, which involves fewer classes each semester but for longer durations. He also must manage a new evaluation system, new accountability system and the persisting challenge of recruiting and keeping teachers amid a nationwide shortage.

“My No. 1 goal is to create an atmosphere people want to work in,” he said of teacher retention efforts. “I’m a boots-onthe-ground and I’m in it with you (type of leader).”

Now an empty nester, Herdliska said he’s always been a family man and will take that energy to Slidell High But in between, he will continue fostering his favorite hobby –spending time with his kids – with as many visits as he can to see them, all of whom now live out of state.

“My hobby is my family,” he said. But sneaking in a little college football time and hunting might be on his radar, too.

New principals for the 2025-26 school year, include:

n Abney Elementary Nicole Gagnard

n Alton Elementary — Shalone Lacoste

n Bayou Woods Elementary — Alexandra Howard

n Brock Elementary — Jamie Mills

n Creekside Junior High — Byron Long

n Fontainebleau High — Brian Hirstius

n Lake Harbor Middle — Robin Mitchell

n Little Oak Middle Amie Guttuso

n Monteleone Junior High — Jennifer Westcott

n Pine View Middle — Melanie White

n Pontchartrain Elementary — Zachary Butler

n Slidell High — George Herdliska

n Slidell Junior High — Maria Rhodes

n Tchefuncte Middle Michele Cassidy

Free Hope House classes, workshops aimed at fighting child abuse

BY MARGARET ALBERT Contributing writer

No one wants to think their child will be the victim of abuse, and Children’s Advocacy Center-Hope House is actively working to prevent that from happening with free classes and workshops.

This independent, nonprofit organization is on a mission to end the cycle of child abuse by providing a path to recovery and a bridge to justice for victims. As part of that, the group also trains parents and other adults to recognize the signs of abuse and report it; the methodologies used by abusers; and the danger of electronic devices.

“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Steve Tujague and his INJ (In Jesus’ Name) foundation for making so many of these resources possible to the community,” said CAC-Hope House Executive Director Thomas Mitchell, who heads the team that provides forensic interviews, family advocacy counseling and prevention outreach in St. Tammany and Washington parishes. If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the Advocacy Center’s partnership with Covington Police Department Detective Brian Brown represents a goldmine of hope and help.

Brown uses his experience as a special victims investigator with the Attorney General’s Office and an internet crimes investigator at the District Attorney’s Office to inform the preventative programs, classes and workshops that he and Mitchell have created.

“I cannot emphasize (enough) the importance of parents and caregivers knowing the risks of children’s internet use,” Brown said. “In our one-hour class, we can give adults the tools to help protect their kids

from internet predators.”

Most of the following programs, except for Play It Safe, are offered at the CACHope House facility at 223 W. 28th Ave., in Covington. They are free and dinner is provided; however, registration is necessary Go to cachopehouse.org or call (985) 8923885 for registration or more information

Opportunities to learn include:

n STEWARDS OF CHILDREN: Free 2-hour program to train adults on specific, concrete actions to protect children from abuse. Classes are on second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

n INTERNET SAFETYTRAINING: Educates parents and adult caregivers about the dangers of their children’s online use of electronic devices. Free classes are quarterly, the next one on Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

n HUMAN TRAFFICKING 101: AWARENESS AND REPORTING: Risk factors, warning signs, and teaching participants to identify a child in need and report suspected trafficking. Free class Dec. 16, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

n HUMAN TRAFFICKING 102: LABOR TRAFFICKING: Focuses on labor trafficking, common forms, risks, recruitment and more Free class Oct. 21, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

n FAMILIAL TRAFFICKING: Familial trafficking, generational abuse, risks, investigation challenges, grooming and control tactics, legal response, and framework, understanding victimization and more Free class Aug. 19, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

n PLAY IT SAFE: A child abuse awareness and prevention program using age-appropriate materials to educate children from pre-K through high school in ways of reducing their risk of abuse. This program is offered in person at schools, churches, hospitals, and other organizations, and is available upon request.

25 years ago

St. Tammany Parish Zoning Commissioners Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve a proposed 62-unit garden home subdivision north of Madisonville off La. 21, despite the protests of about 60 area residents. About 30 other people showed up in support of the project.

The protesters wore stickers that read “Protect Madisonville’s Environment.” Those in support of the project wore stickers that said “Yes.” Paradise Gardens will be a 13.356-acre planned unit development that will contain 62 condominiums. Each of the units will house two condominiums for a total of 124. Opponents said the development flies in the face of New Directions 2025, the parish’s master plan now under development Francis Motichek, spokesman for the opponents, said the twounit condominiums are actually duplex apartments.

“They don’t like to call them duplexes I think they call them garden homes a lot,” Motichek said They also said the project would add more density and traffic to an area near Madisonville Elementary School.

Ronnie Hand, attorney for the property owners, said the developer has given a lot in terms of concessions for the project Originally they proposed 80 units, and that was cut to 62, he said. The original proposal had only one park area and the development will now have three, giving it more green space than required.

50 years ago

One of the largest land transactions in St. Tammany Parish was recorded last month in which some 114.79 acres near Lacombe was sold for $1.35 million.

Two parcels of land were involved in the deal which took place between the Bank of London and the Middle East, the seller, and the First Consult Establishment, the purchaser The purchase was arranged for in London, England in March of this year One parcel is located in Section 39 in St. Tammany, on the left bank of Bayou Lacombe. It covers 78.69 acres

The other parcel is in Sections 19 and 43 on the left bank of Bayou Lacombe and contains 36.10 acres

Both seller and purchaser were described as foreign corporations.

75 years ago

Work on the drainage project in St.Tammany Parish got underway Monday of this week, when Jimmy Cross, contractor, cut approximately 1,000 feet of right-away and dug 600 feet of ditches in the Mile Branch section, it was stated by Irwin Rausch, state representative.

The work is under the supervision of district engineer Robert Contois and Johnny Frere, resident engineer

100 years ago

The Hercules Powder Company is giving demonstrations this week of stump blowing at the Fairgrounds.

This is quite important to those who own stump lands, as all are looking for cheap and expeditious means of getting rid of them. Saturday (today) will be the biggest day of the demonstration. Every farmer should take advantage of the opportunity Hard pan breaking up, tree planting and drainage ditches also are accomplished by use of explosives

125 years ago

Remember the Grand Ball at Conrad’s Hall, Abita Springs, tonight, for the benefit of the newAbita Springs Fire Company No.1

Arrangements have been completed for making it a grand success, and there will doubtless be a large attendance.

For the accommodation of those who wish to attend the ball from Covington, a special train will leave here at 8:30 p.m. Fare for the round-trip costs 20 cents. The train will return at 12:30 a.m.

Expect artistic fanfare at White Linen & Lagniappe

BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer

When the doors open throughout Olde Towne for Slidell’s White Linen & Lagniappe event on Aug. 9, a new talent will be showcased alongside many seasoned artists.

Lyba Murphy, a sophomore at Southeastern Louisiana University, will have several paintings on display that reflect her joyful spirit for the visual arts.

Murphy’s works, with a flair for magical realism, will be part of the Olde Towne Art Commission’s annual show at the offices of Lowry, Dunham, Case & Vivien.

Charlotte Lowry Collins, the commission’s president, is excited to have the young painter as part of the slate of artists for this year’s White Linen & Lagniappe night..

“Lyba has such talent, and her work is fresh and exciting,” Collins said. “We are very excited to have her present her work here.”

The Madisonville college student said art has been part of her life from the time she could hold a crayon.

“I started drawing when I was little My family lived in San Francisco, and my interest in art was stimulated by the psychedelic art I saw displayed there,” said Murphy Both her parents were musical artists, and Murphy said she was surrounded by a lot of cre-

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ative people growing up. After the death of her father when she was 10, her family moved to Fairhope, Alabama.

“Art in Fairhope was definitely not the same as the art I saw in California,” she said But it was while living in Alabama that Murphy said she developed her interest in 1920s surrealism and magical themes. Alice in Wonderland

is a recurring character in many of her pieces. Working primarily in acrylics, she also creates drawings using pen and ink and graphite.

Her first official juried competition, not counting student exhibitions at SELU, was the local Fragments of Imagination show in June. Held in the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell City Hall and ju-

ried by nationally acclaimed artist Terrance Osborne, Murphy won second place for her whimsical painting titled “Long Tall Sally.”

“Having that painting win second place was pretty exciting. My long-term plan is to make art my career,” said Murphy At Southeastern, she is working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration on painting, and she is looking forward to sharing her work with the patrons of White Linen & Lagniappe night.

“I’ll have six paintings on display The best description I have for them is they are magical, colorful and a bit strange,” said Murphy, whose work will be on display at the insurance company’s office at 2001 1st St., on the corner of 1st and Erlanger Streets.

White Linen & Lagniappe will be held throughout Olde Towne from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Restaurants, business offices and outdoor vendors will host artists and their works. Musicians will be featured on street corners, porches and inside venues.

Most of the art displays will be concentrated in the area bound by Front, Robert and Second streets and Fremaux Avenue.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, see the city of Slidell website at www myslidell.com or the city of Slidell Facebook page.

BY SUZIE HUNT Contributing writer

Author Stephen King says books are uniquely portable magic, and in today’s hectic world, books make for an especially great escape. The good news is with the popularity and proliferation of book clubs everywhere, plenty of people are escaping reality, an hour or two at a time, every day of the week.

St. Tammany Parish is home to book clubs in all shapes and sizes. Some are new, some have been around for a very long time. Chances are, everyone knows several people who are members of one or more clubs.

Mandeville reader Marianne

Addy is a member of two book clubs, one new and a second one that has been around for more than a decade.

“We started the Assorted Book Nuts Book Club 17 years ago. It was a spinoff of a church ministry at Aldersgate (United Methodist Church), and we’ve kept it going, even through COVID, using Zoom,” said Addy Although the group started with mostly members from Slidell, it has evolved to include readers from Lacombe, Bush and Mandeville.

“We have six original members, while others have come and gone. The great thing about being a part of this group is it makes us read books we may not have chosen on our own,” Addy said. For her, the first Thursday of the month is fixed on her calendar for their meetings to discuss their latest read.

Addy has embraced the book club idea and is also a member of a second, smaller club in Madisonville. Where the Assorted Book Nuts meet in each other’s homes, the Madisonville group meets in a restaurant for their discussions.

For speech pathologist Kelly Buras, her Crime+Wine Book Club evolved about three years ago from discussions with a client’s mother

“We would talk after her child’s sessions about what we were reading, and we both were always reading crime books,” said Buras, the owner of Tree Top Books and Learning Center She asked a few friends and put a notice out on

Facebook, and Crime+Wine was born.

A core group of 12 to 18 people meet monthly to discuss their selection, while the book club has a Facebook contingent of more than 200 people. The in-person group has a star rating system for each book and posts a group picture displaying the number of stars online at the end of each meeting.

“Although we all don’t meet in person, many of the people in the Facebook group still read our monthly pick and comment online,” she said. “I never thought it would get this big.”

Although many book clubs are primarily small groups of friends who decide to gather the St. Tammany Parish Library system offers book clubs in almost every branch.

“We’ve got a wide variety of interests with the book clubs in our library locations. Information about our book clubs is on the library’s website under services. There is something for every reader,” said Jillian Boudreaux, adult program coordinator for the library system.

The Getting Cozy Book Club meets in the Covington branch and

focuses on cozy mysteries, a subgenre of crime fiction known for its gentle, lighthearted tone and focus on an amateur sleuth solving a crime in a small, close-knit community It typically avoids graphic violence, sex, and strong language, often featuring charming settings and a focus on character development and plot.

Truly, there’s a book club for every reader Other library-hosted clubs include the Shelf Indulgence Book Club at the Causeway location; the Lit Wit’s Book Club in Abita Springs choose to read in a variety of genres; and Chapter Chat in the South Slidell Branch is a multicultural book club that meets in person and on Zoom.

“We even have a book club that is all online. Members receive a daily email containing a small sample from a popular book. By the end of the week, they will have read a few chapters and can decide if it’s something they want to finish. It’s a fun way to try new authors without having to go to a meeting,” said Boudreaux Readers can select from more than a dozen different genres. Along with the popular fiction and

mystery categories, readers can also select books under the headings of business, classics and sci-fi The library website is at sttammanylibrary.org. Book club information is under the ‘services’ tab. For those who prefer few rules and a morning pick-me-up, Olde Towne Book Shop’s Not-So-Silent Book Club is an option But how’d it get that name?

“We tried hosting a number of Silent Book Club meetings and recognized a pattern: readers are friendly, and they like to chat. Of course, they’d bring their books, tablets, and good intentions. A few pages would be read. (But) eventually, conversation would break out,” said book shop owner Jamie Lewis.

The group meets one Saturday a month before the shop opens. For those who really do want a peaceful, quiet reading time, Lewis said another attempt will be made in the coming months to host a truly silent book club. This will be in addition to their traditional book club that meets the last Monday of every month Information about all the reader’s groups meeting at the Olde Towne location are available at www.oldetownebooks.com.

New Heights takes its patrons to Havana for a night

The Southern Hotel in Covington was transformed into Cuba at night on July 25 to raise money for the nonprofit New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center at Summergrove Farms near Folsom. Guests, many of whom dressed in the spirit of Cuban nightlife, were treated to savory hors d’oeuvres and small plates inspired by Havana and crafted by Chef Alex Harrell of The Gloriette, along with live and silent auctions for exclusive items and experiences. New Heights harnesses “the power of the horse” to provide equine therapy that helps participants heal from trauma and other challenges. For more information on the program, visit www NewHeightsTherapy org, contact info@ newheightstherapy org.or follow on other social media.

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Jeremy Porshe, Stephanie Pasentine, Dennis Pasentine, Brian Lowrance, Erin Lowrance

hour with Southern ladies at Playmakers Theater on offer

Staff report

Playmakers Theater will present an entertaining afternoon on Aug. 10 with a group of girlfriends — all retired teachers — at their monthly happy hour Sit in with the One-Eyed S.L.U.T.S. (Southern Ladies Under Tremendous Stress) as they reminisce about life, loss, love and the value of old friends.

This quasi-autobiographical play, written by local retired teacher and author Alice Couvillon, will be presented at 2 p.m. as a staged reading to help raise money for the 70-year-old theater in Covington as part of its continuing Year of Date Nights raffle Playing these old friends on stage will be Anne Porciau, Evette Randolph, Jeri Creson and Arden Allen Dufilho. Rounding out the cast will be Elizabeth Humbert and Helen Bovet. Tickets are limited and available only at the door The material is suitable for all ages. Admission is $25 and comes with a bonus: two tickets (per patron) for the theater’s Year of Date Nights fundraising raffle The winner of that raffle will receive gift certificates to many of Covington’s finest restaurants, as well as a riverboat cruise, a wine tasting and season tickets for two to Playmakers Theater’s 2025-26 season, valued cumulatively at more than $2,500, and each of which can be used to create fabulous date nights.

Q-Tip is a sweet boy surrendered to the Northshore Humane Society more than a year ago due to a overcrowding at his previous home. He’s a bit shy but is affectionate when he warms up. This curious and vocal kitty needs a quieter, slowermoving home without the hustle and bustle of small children. Once Q-Tip gets to know you, he greets you with the cutest chirps and meows. Email rescue@nshumane. org or visit northshorehumane.org in Covington.

The raffle drawing will be held Sept. 6, opening night of “Don’t Dress for Dinner.”

Fundraising

Like many nonprofit organizations, Playmakers Theater has weathered tough times of late From 2016’s epic floods to the COVID pandemic of 2020 and Hurricane Ida in 2021, Playmakers has continued staging high-quality theater on the northshore. But in recent times, much-needed roadwork, including bridge construction, has hampered patrons from attending the theater’s 70th Season performances, which hits the theater’s bottom line.

That important roadwork is expected to continue for several more years, and the theater is in need of additional revenue quickly, according to its leadership. Other regional theaters are similarly suffering, and one of those, Baton Rouge Little Theater, an institution even older than Playmakers, was forced to close its doors at the end of its last production.

To try and keep Playmakers from a similar fate, the Covington theater devised its fundraising A Year of Date Nights raffle.

Raffle tickets can be bought throughout the summer at the theater, the Covington Farmers Market, and at other public events. Tickets cost $15 each or two for $25.

For more information, contact Arden Dufilho at (817) 734-6496 or arden.dufilho@yahoo.com

Our kids think AI is everything from cool to cringy

“I’m not wearing that,” my daughter said as she cringed at the T-shirt design for her softball team.

“It looks so AI,” she clarified

Jessica Saggio

I suppose we were in luck the T-shirt wasn’t mandatory, but because it looked AI?

“What does that even mean?” I asked her, examining the photo sent on the team’s communication portal. It was a simple pink shirt with a cartoonlike pair of cleats, a softball and two crisscrossed bats all adorned with a big bow on top. It was cute. She was nuts.

“It just looks so AI,” she said, doubling down on her stance that she was not interested in purchasing this shirt

Needless to say, we didn’t fork out the 20some bucks for the shirt, but it did get me thinking.

AI? Is this what she thinks AI is? And better yet, she was turning her nose up to it? What does that say about how this generation views the emerging technology that society fears could take over the world one day?

OK, so that was a little deep It was just a T-shirt.

But when I asked her what AI was, she told me it was things that looked fake. Things that aren’t real She already at age 10 could spot that this wasn’t real art. It was computer-generated, and she wasn’t impressed.

I mean, as a writer, her attitude was after my own heart AI could single-handedly destroy my field. Who needs columnists, authors or even journalists when ChatGPT can do what we do and more in a matter of minutes?

But still, I was struck by it. AI isn’t something we’ve really discussed We’ve had Amazon Alexa devices around the house since she was a baby, and that’s practically ingrained in our family dynamic.

“Alexa play Peppa Pig songs” is probably one of her core memories.

But she didn’t associate AI with Alexa, or even other helpful tools like that. She viewed it as fake. Illegitimate. Less than Little does she know that the world will expect her to embrace it in the coming years, whether she likes it or not And it is so so much more than an uninspired T-shirt design.

Sure, it’s the Amazon Alexas we have all over the house and it’s the ChatGPT she uses on my phone to turn pictures of her dad into that of a, and I quote, “big back.” That just means she added about 100 pounds to him.

But perhaps more profoundly, it’s the technology some of her teachers have used to generate tests. Yes, that actually happened when she was in third grade. Heck, it could upend education as we know it. But it’s also technology that could take away the need for critical thinking, art or ingenuity Why create something new when AI can do it better by default? These kids may be pressed with that question. I know I already am. It seems depressing. It is depressing It’s scary Why are we allowing this again?

I once saw a saying somewhere on social media that said something to the effect of, “We wanted AI to do the dishes and the laundry so we’d have more time to create music and art. Not for AI to create music and art so we would have more time to do the dishes and the laundry.”

But for our kids, that’s a real existential crisis. Is pioneering AI something they even want? Has anyone even asked?

I did some research on social media myself asking what kids, specifically Generation Alpha, thought of AI. Many of the responses I got back from parents asking their kids showed that they were leery Many viewed it as a way of cheating, or something that “could take over the world.” They also liked it and thought it was cool they could ask it questions and get answers. My 8-year-old daughter particularly enjoys “Italian Brain Rot,” which is just a bunch of goofy AI cartoon pictures with made-up Italian names that make no sense. Google it sometime. You’ll lose brain cells.

One child, age 15, said he liked it and used it as an assistant of sorts but thought it needed to be controlled. “There probably needs to be laws,” he said.

He, too, thought AI-created content was tacky So while we push these things forward into the twilight zone, are we even really doing what’s best for our kids? Are we creating a crutch they will one day be too reliant on?

I’m not so sure, and neither are they But we would be remiss to not include them in the conversation.

Authenticity matters, and our kids know that. Let’s just hope they keep that sentiment. It could — and will — change the world. In the meantime it’s just “cringe.” I think I’m OK with that

United Way Cook-Off a treat for patrons

In Covington on July 28, lots of people got their red beans and rice on as part of the annual West St. Tammany Red Beans ’N’ Rice Cook-off fundraiser to benefit United Way of Southeast Louisiana programs and people. The dish of the hour was cooked and served up in the Briggs Assembly Center at St. Paul’s School. The event was part one of a good-natured geographic competition by first responders and others determined to raise more money than their counterparts in the east part of the parish. The second cook-off took place the following Monday, Aug. 4, in the Slidell Auditorium.

THEATER

ANNIE: Little Orphan Annie continues to charm hearts despite her tough start in life, having been left by parents outside a New York City orphanage in the 1930s. See her story at the Cutting Edge Theater in “Annie, the Musical” weekends Aug 8-24. Watch Annie search for her parents; see her plot against the cruel orphanage matron; and enjoy the hijinks that Annie and her fellow orphans get up to. See her negotiate adventure after adventure and ultimately find a new home and family in billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, his personal secretary and a dog named Sandy. Annie is played by two young actresses sharing appearances during the long run, Addison Ross, age 10, and Caroline Pizza, age 11. Evening and matinee performances at 767 Robert Blvd. in Slidell. Tickets at eventbrite or save online fees by texting orders to (985) 288-2833.

ROCK OUT: The 30 By Ninety Theater will present “School of Rock, the Musical” for three weekends, Aug. 9-24, in Mandeville. Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White and book by Julian Fellowes, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and the music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Joy Bosley and produced in collaboration with the School of Rock Northshore, the show features a large cast of young rockers and actors ready to make some noise. Follow failed wannabe rock star Dewey Finn pose as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, turning a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mindblowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? Tickets for adults, $35; seniors and military $32; students 13+, $30; and kids 12 and under, $27. Aug. 9 & 10, Aug. 15-17; and Aug. 22-24. Shows at 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees. Go to 30byninety.com.

MUSIC

BONERAMA: The brass rock band Bonerama, with special guest, jazzman Big Daddy O will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at North Star Theater in Mandeville. Tickets start at $30. The band describes itself this way: ”A funky rock band with brass (or) a funky brass band that rocks. Pick yer poison.” Whatever you call it, Bonerama puts trombones front and center; it was founded in 1998 by New Orleans trombonists Mark Mullins and Craig Klein both previous members of Harry Connick Jr.’s Big Band Performs covers and original music. GA reserved tickets, $30 plus fees; VIP reserved, $70 plus fees, with drinks and nibbles and meet and greet with band. Band takes the stage at 7 p.m.

SLOW BLUEGRASS: Slow jam Aug. 11 (second Monday) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Abita Springs Pavilion, 22049 Main St. Bring a chair. For beginners who need to play slower or others who want to practice at slower tempo. See nstms.org for link to line up or other details

IRISH: There’s a traditional Irish session on Aug. 21 (third Thursday) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in backroom of Abita Brew Pub 72011 Holly St. Musicians and music-lovers to play and sing favorite pieces of Celtic music. Visit nstms.org for

lumbia Street, both of which will be closed to vehicle traffic. Free and plentiful parking along surrounding streets and public parking ox lots. Patrons are encouraged to don their white summer attire. For more, see www covingtonpublicart.org/.

details and link to music.

55+: The public is invited to the next Young at Heart program at First Baptist Church in Covington on Aug. 19 feauturing Cross County, a country and gospel music and comedy duo. The 10:30 a.m. program is exclusively for the 55+ crowd and will be followed by lunch. Cost is $15 payable by cash or check at the door, but online registration is required no later than noon on Aug. 14 at fbccov. org/adults-55.

ART

PLEIN AIR: A collection of impressionistic paintings by Peg Usner, the 2025 Scenic Rivers Art Exhibition poster winner, will be on display through October 2025, every Thursday through Sunday from noon until 4 p.m., at Far Horizons Art Gallery, 82286 La. 25, in Folsom. The exhibition showcases her distinctive perspective and ability to capture the natural world of south Louisiana and the Deep South.

SUMMER: The St. Tammany Art Association’s Summer Show at the Miriam Barranger Gallery in the Art House 320 N. Columbia St., in downtown Covington, will hang through Sept. 13 and is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays. For the hours or more information, call (985) 892-8650 or email info@sttammany.art

DUFOUR: An exhibit of 45 paintings and 20 pieces of blown and sculptured glass by artist Paulo Dufour will hang through Aug. 29 at the Atrium Gallery in the Christwood retirement complex at 100 Christwood Blvd. near Covington (reach it via Brewster Road). No admission is charged. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays

COMMUNITY

GUMBO

WHITE: Covington’s White Linen for Public Art will hold its 10th annual free soiree in the downtown Cultural Arts District from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 16, showcasing all manner of northshore artists, from musicians and painters to chefs and mixologists. Open to pedestrians who want to stroll, shop, eat, drink or dance in the area generally bounded by Boston Street from Lee Lane to Co-

GLASS: The city of Slidell will hold its monthly glass recycling event from 9 a.m. until noon on Aug. 9 at the Slidell Public Operations yard, 1325 Bayou Lane. Collected glass will be pulverized into sand for use in coastal restoration or to make new glass. Container glass of all colors; drinking glasses; and clear or frosted glass panes are accepted, but lots of items are not. See a complete list at www.keepslidellbeautiful. org/ to get more information.

POOL TIME: The public pool at the Rev. Peter Atkins Park, 701 N. Tyler St., in Covington, opens from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, when there will be lifeguards. There is also a splash pad in the park, all available at no charge. In Slidell, the public pool at 705 Dewey Ave. near the Boys & Girls Club, opens from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until Labor Day. There will be lifeguards, and the pool entry fee is $1.

PEOPLE WHO MEET

FEDS: The Slidell Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association next meets in First Christian Church, 102 Christian Lane at 1 p.m. on Aug. 8. The speaker will be Sandra Coburn with the Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud Program. The Lunch Bunch will meet and eat at Buffalo Wild Wings, 815 Brownswitch Road, at 11:30 a.m. that day. Anyone interested in lunching can notify Elroy Noel at (985) 290-0757 or email him atelroynoel@bellsouth.net.

PD: The next Northshore Parkinson’s Support Group takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 57210 Allen Road, in Slidell. Dr. Sarah Breaux, an Ochsner neurologist, will discuss how to know if you are a good candidate for deep brain stimulation. All meetings are free and open to everyone with Parkinson’s, their care partners, medical providers or others interested in learning more about living well with the disease.

NEWCOMERS: Slidell Newcomers Club’s next general membership luncheon is Aug. 13 at the Pinewood Country Club. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; meeting at 11 a.m. Open to all women, new or presently residing in Slidell, Lacombe and Pearl River. Along with the monthly luncheon on the second Wednesday, the club offers various interest groups, charity fundraisers and social events. Reservation required for luncheon. To sign up or get more information, contact Judy Warnke at (630) 899-1459 or visit slidellnewcomersclub.com.

QUILTING: Anyone interested in learning to quilt or experienced quilters looking for a group are invited to the next meeting of The Camellia Quilters Guild of Slidell at 10 a.m. on Aug. 21 (the third Thursday of every month) in Genesis Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The guild provides information, education and inspiration in all things quilting and related fiber arts. For more, contact Mollie Lusty at mlusty63@gmail.com.

Navy seaman from Slidell on duty in the Pacific Ocean

U.S. Navy Seaman Kentrell Razier, from Slidell, singles up all lines on the forecastle of the USS Pearl Harbor in the Pacific Ocean on July 14. The ship and its crew are part of the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. This Pacific Partnership works with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the IndoPacific.

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GOLDEN RUN

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Northshore runner Grace Keene won a gold medal in the 1,500-meter run at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics on July 29.

Northshore sophomore Grace Keene takes home gold in the 1,500-meter run at AAU

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

One year ago, Northshore runner Grace Keene earned a podium finish at the AAU Junior Olympics, taking third place in the 15 to 16-year-old girls 1,500-meter run. It was an impressive performance and a personal best for the then-soon-to-be freshman.

But she knew she could improve, and she trained relentlessly “All summer I work for the Junior Olympics,” Keene said. “When I’m eating and training, I’m doing it for the Junior Olympics. I’ve been doing this for five years. And I finally got what I was working for.” That focus paid off as the sophomore won a gold medal with her time of 4 minutes and 36 02 seconds in the 1,500 run at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics on July 29 in Texas.

“I pushed myself past what I thought I could,” Keene said. “My dad pushed me a lot this summer so it was amazing to win a gold medal.” Her first-place time was more than four seconds ahead of the competition, and it also marked a 9.56-second improvement from

her time last summer in the same race. Keene said she has been trying to break the 4:40 mark all summer, and she finally did it in her biggest race.

“I’m really proud that I finally broke that barrier and was able to improve on last year’s PR,” Keene said. “Last year, I got on the podium with a third-place finish, so that was a confidence builder But a gold medal has been my focus since then, so it was really cool to achieve it.”

It also capped off an impressive few months. Keene won a LHSAA Division I state title in the 1,600-meter run (4:59.93) and finished third in the 800-meter run (2:12.13) at the LHSAA Class 5A state outdoor track and field meet on May 10.

At the Junior Olympics, Keene, who started in Lane 1, showed her toughness.

“You get cut off pretty easily in Lane 1, so I had to be careful with my start. I tried to get out pretty fast, and I did. I was in second on the first lap, and I moved into first on my second lap. I was leading a pack of five for the majority of the race. Around the end of the third lap, these two girls tried passing me, and I almost got boxed in, but

Junior Olympics

I made a move out to go around them,” Keene said.

“On the final lap, one of the runners tried to go around me. She looked like she was trying to kick, so I sped up the last 300 meters. I told myself from here on, I couldn’t let anyone pass me. It was pretty awesome. It was one of my stronger finishes for sure.”

Now Keene said she will take some time to rest before school and the high school cross-country season starts up.

“Right now, I’m just going to enjoy myself and take a break from the constant training for like a week or two,” Keene said. “I’m just going to give myself a little break from training every day.”

As a freshman, Keene finished third at the state cross-country meet last season. She said she will also be swimming in the fall for the Panthers.

“This is my first time trying something new in a hot minute, so it is pretty exciting,” she said. “I swam the last two summers, and it is a really great cross-training workout because it works the same muscles as running, and it helps me breathe like in running. Plus, it just takes my mind off things when I’m swimming. I really like it.”

Mandeville’s Avery Daigle dominates at Long Course State Championships

BY MIKE PERVEL Contributing writer

Fifteen-year-old Avery Daigle, entering her sophomore year at Mandeville High, excelled at the Louisiana Senior Long Course State Championships held at LSU on July 17-20.

Daigle turned in a record-setting performance, winning five of her six individual races and earning swimmer of the meet honors. She was also the female high point award winner in the 15 and over age group. “I’m extremely happy with what I was able to accomplish, and it was special setting some state records,” Daigle said. “I was mentally prepared at state, and I was totally focused. Swimmers have to have short-term memories to be successful, knowing how to deal with the ups and downs during competition.”

Daigle was dominant in the water, setting a state record in the 50-yard freestyle (26.12 seconds), as the lead leg of the 200 freestyle relay She won the 50 butterfly (27.98) and 50 backstroke (29.97), which earned her a state record across all age divisions. She also earned victories in the 100 and 200 freestyle while finishing second in the 100 butterfly, being edged out by a mere six tenths of a second.

“It was a very tiring, tough competition, but I had lots of fun,” Daigle said. “I just turned 15 in June, so it was interesting swimming at 15 and over for the first time, and that being at state.”

Daigle’s performance is even more impressive considering that she suffered a collarbone injury earlier this summer that forced her to miss five weeks of training.

Franco’s Fins coach Robby Fritscher said Daigle’s performance was impressive.

“Avery delivered at state, setting three records. She’s a very talented swimmer with lots of physical talent, along with an incredible ability to stay focused during competition. She is constantly fine-tuning everything heading into meets,” Fritscher said.

Daigle’s dad, Patrick, serves as her assistant coach.

Louisiana Age Group Long Course State Championships.

“What Avery accomplished at state is nothing short of amazing. Her steady focus is her main gift. It’s uncanny how she remains focused leading into meets. She has all the physical talent and believes in herself,” Patrick Daigle said.

Another St Tammany swimmer who excelled at state was 12-yearold Luke Csaki, a member of the Hurricane Swim Club in Slidell.

Csaki, a seventh grader at St. Margaret Mary School earned recognition as the boys high point award winner in the 11-12 age group at the 2025 Louisiana Age Group Long Course State Championships on July 10-13.

He earned four first-place finishes, winning the 100 backstroke (1:12.75), 100 freestyle (1:02.56), 50 backstroke (32.93) and 50 freestyle (28.35).

“I was just happy to be at state and thought it would be great to reach the podium,” Csaki said “I was so happy and surprised to do so well, making the podium so many times. It was unexpected but very special being named the high point award winner in my age group.”

Csaki also earned a third-place finish

Covington FC 2010 boys team finishes Top 4 in nation

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

The Covington FC 2010 boys soccer team delivered a special season in Louisiana youth soccer as the team finished among the Top 4 teams in the nation in the U15 age group. The journey started by winning the Louisiana Presidents Cup, finishing as U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional Finalists and reaching the USYS National Presidents Cup semifinals on July 14. Representing Covington Youth Soccer Association, the team’s success marks one of the most accomplished campaigns in club history

“To reach this level takes more than talent — it takes heart, commitment and unity,” said head coach Greg Shelton. “These boys showed all of that and more. They put Covington FC on the map this season and inspired every player who wears this badge.”

The journey began with a dominant run through the

Louisiana Competitive Soccer League Presidents Cup, where the U15 squad — comprised of players born in 2010 — claimed the state championship

Their state title earned them a trip to Plano, Texas, to represent Louisiana at the USYS Southern Presidents Cup, where they advanced all the way to the regional final, battling top teams from across the South. From there, the squad traveled to Tampa, Fla., for the USYS National Presidents Cup, where they competed against the best clubs from across the country Covington FC emerged from group play with a 1-0 victory over SAC Boys 2010 — United Blue and a forfeit victory They finished second in their group before falling to national champion Milan De Miami Premier 2010 in the semifinals by a 3-1 scoreline. Covington FC is the competitive program within Covington Youth Soccer Association, which has taught soccer on the northshore for more than 30 years.

3 St. Tammany athletes receive Women in Sport scholarships

BY JOSEPH HALM Staff writer

The Allstate Sugar Bowl presented six student athletes — including three from St. Tammany Parish — with $10,000 scholarships on Aug. 2 through the organization’s Women in Sport Scholarship program presented by LCMC Health. Honorees were selected by the New Orleans Sports Awards Committee based on their athletic and academic success as well as their involvement in community service and an essay they wrote regarding why they felt they were deserving of an Allstate Sugar Bowl scholarship. This year’s St. Tammany recipients are Covington’s Julia Jenkins, Slidell’s Reagan Robinson and Pope John Paul II’s Kasia Rodriguez. Other scholarship winners were Jenna Eaton (Riverdale High School), Elizabeth Hamilton (Archbishop Chapelle High School) and Jaime Harper (Thomas Jefferson Academy).

Jenkins earned a total of eight varsity letters in track & field and volleyball and served as team captain for both sports at Covington High. An all-district selection in volleyball, she won a state championship in the long jump and finished second in the high jump. She was also a four-year member of the Covington Honor Roll, a member of the Fellowship for Christian Athletes, and a volunteer at the Senior Olympics and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. Jenkins plans to attend Southeastern Louisiana this fall Robinson was a two-time all-state volleyball player at Slidell High. She was also selected for the LHSAA Coaches All-Star team after keying the Tigers’ run to the LHSAA Division I state championship last season. A four-year letter winner and team captain, she was also named to the principal’s honor roll, served as a volunteer coach and completed an internship with a junior high school special education program. She plans to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College this fall. Rodriguez earned all-district honors and was named to the LHSAA Softball AllStar Team for Pope John Paul II. She served as team captain for softball and volleyball and was a four-year letter winner in both sports. A volunteer with the Special Olympics and the Louisiana Veterans Festival, she was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Council. She was the winner of her school’s Alumni Legacy Scholarship and plans to play softball at William Carey University.

Eaton was a standout outside hitter and captain of the Riverdale

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(33.03). He also helped the Hurricanes win two gold medals in the 200 freestyle relay (2:02.95) and 200 medley relay (2:17.89). Shannon Cambias-Prator coaches Csaki and was pleasantly surprised with his exceptional performance at state.

“Even though Luke was seeded in the top eight in most of his events, he exceeded all expectations. He was completely shocked

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became the highest-drafted player from St. Tammany Parish ever chosen in any professional sport. He’s also the fourth-highest drafted player in LSU history Two LSU pitchers had been taken with the No. 1 pick overall previously (Ben McDonald, of Denham Springs in 1989 and California native Paul Skenes in 2023). Outfielder Dylan Crews was picked second, also in 2023.

Reared on the ballfields of Coquille Park, Anderson played high school baseball at St. Paul’s in Covington, but had to endure Tommy John surgery near the end of his junior season. He went to LSU and was brought along slowly as a freshman, pitching just 381/3 innings, but recording 59 strikeouts.

As a sophomore, Anderson authored one of the greatest pitching seasons in LSU history, striking out 180 batters in 119 innings (only Skenes and McDonald had more in one season for the Tigers) and helping lead the Tigers to the 2025 national championship.

If Anderson advances to the Major Leagues, which is practically guaranteed at some point, he would become the second player from Madisonville to reach the highest level of the sport. Irv Stein played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1932.

“He is still such a great guy,” former St. Paul’s coach Mick Nunez said.

“I’ve had some guys that, as they grew up and realized how good they were, they became too good for anybody He gets that he’s lucky to be a part of it.

and so surprised at how well he did. He’s a humble, unassuming kid who is extremely coachable and does what he’s asked to do in training. He competes with dignity and is respected by his teammates,” CambiasPrator said. “Luke never got a big head following his fantastic success at state. He continues to work hard, putting in the effort, working his way through the group levels. Success gets success, and he now knows what he’s capable of, focusing on continuing to get faster He’s funnier than most 12-year-olds with a great sense of humor, and he’s very witty.”

I’m just super excited for him.”

A day later, 2023 Covington alumnus and MIT righthander Mason Estrada was drafted by the World Series champion Dodgers in the seventh round with the No. 225 pick.

Estrada did not have the fanfare that comes with playing in the College World Series, but his numbers are impressive. During his sophomore season at MIT, Estrada went 6-0 with a 2.21 ERA, striking out 66 and allowing 22 hits in 402/3 innings. His fastball hit 96 miles per hour, and his sliders — he has two with velocity in the upper 80s — produced up to 2,700 rotations per minute.

“Not until senior year (at Covington) did I see what I could be as a pitcher,” Estrada said “Once I saw it, I knew I was going to do whatever it took to get there. I knew I was going to work my butt off to be in a position to get drafted I knew what it was going to take to get there, and I got there.”

Two MLB draft picks, two different paths, but both are on their way to making their dreams come true. And they are not the

only two drafted in the recent past. Slidell alumnus Corey Cousin was drafted at No. 527 overall with the second pick of the 18th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The 18-year-old signed a 6-year contract a few days later In the 2023 MLB Draft, Northshore alumnus and LSU right fielder Brayden Jobert was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 365th overall pick in the 12th round. He currently plays for the Peoria Chiefs, the Cardinals’ High-A Affiliate. And those are just the names from the last three MLB drafts. It’s a testament to the quality of baseball in the parish and the focus of the young men who choose to play the sport. So while football will dominate the headlines in the coming months, don’t forget about the memorable summer of 2025 when St. Tammany Parish baseball took over the MLB draft. It wasn’t the first time, and it certainly won’t be the last.

Contact Joseph Halm at jhalm@sttammanyfarmer net.

Robert G “Bobby” Bounds passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home in Madisonville, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family He was 91. Bobby became a member of the International Union of Ele‐vator Constructors Local 16 in 1954. During his 44 year tenure he was a dedi‐cated and accomplished elevator technician. He also worked in various cor‐porate roles towards the latter years of his career He truly loved working with his hands and had a real passion for taking on any home improvement and refurbishing projects, his motorcycle trips all over the United States and Canada, and was an avid LSU Tigers sports enthusi‐ast Bobby is survived by his wife, Linda Frere Bounds, who in his own words is “one of God’s An‐gels and they don’t make them any better.” He is also survived by their three sons, Mike Bounds (Gina) Greg Bounds and Tim Bounds (Sheri), and also survived by his grandchil‐dren, Morgan Bounds Cole (Evan), Brianna Bounds Devin Bounds (Zuzanna), Megan Bounds, Jacob Bounds and Lauren Bounds and his great-grandsons Charlie Bounds and Ben‐jamin Bounds. E.J Fielding Funeral Home was en‐trusted with funeral arrangements.

Deacon Harold Joseph Burke Jr., a loving husband, father grandfather and faithful servant, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 78, at his home in Pearl River Louisiana He was born on April 23, 1947, in New Or‐leans LA to Harold J. Sr and Barbara B. Burke Harold graduated in 1965 from St Aloysius High School and attended LSUNO He met the love of his life, Leah Barrios in De‐cember of 1964, and the pair was married on Au‐gust 5, 1967. They grew their family with four chil‐dren in the following years Harold served as a week‐end warrior in Louisiana National Guard’s oldest unit, the 1st Battalion 141st Field Artillery Regi‐ment, the Washington Ar‐tillery, from 1967-1974. He started working for South Central Bell in 1967, which led to a move in 1972 to Baton Rouge, LA, to con‐tinue his career In 1987, he and his family returned to the New Orleans area, re‐tiring from the Bell System in 1997. In 1993, Harold began his studies to be‐come a permanent deacon with the Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and was ordained May 11, 1996. He served his career as a Deacon at St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Slidell, LA, until his retirement in October of 2024. While serving as a Deacon at St Luke, he also worked on staff as the Liturgist for the parish until May of 2019 After leaving his position as Liturgist, he continued his ministry at St An‐thony’s Gardens in Coving‐ton, LA, as the pastoral di‐rector until October 2024

Harold is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leah Bar‐rios Burke; brother, Ray‐mond Burke (Nancy); sis‐ters, Eileen Dew, Mary Bates (Gary) and Sharon McMahon (Joseph); three children, Kelly Corkern (Jimmy Jr.), Kasey Walker (Robert), and Donovan Burke (Brigitte); seven grandkids, Brittany Scafi‐del (Jonathan) Bo Corkern (Jenna), Brandi Corkern (Jake) and Michael, Robin Liam and Connor Burke; and three great-grandchil‐dren, Ruari Scafidel, Emilia Corkem and James Cork‐ern, along with several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara Burke; his in-laws, Edwin and Sandy Barrios; brother-in-law Benjamin Dew II; and his daughter, Sr Keri Burke MSC. Arrangements by Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell.

(Jimmy Jr.), Kasey Walker (Robert), and Donovan Burke (Brigitte); seven grandkids, Brittany Scafi‐del (Jonathan) Bo Corkern (Jenna), Brandi Corkern (Jake), and Michael Robin Liam and Connor Burke; and three great-grandchil‐dren, Ruari Scafidel, Emilia Corkem, and James Cork‐ern, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Barbara Burke; his in-laws Edwin and Sandy Barrios; brother-in-law, Benjamin Dew II; and his daughter, Sr. Keri Burke, MSC Arrangements by Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell.

Davis, Mary

Mary Jane Davis passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 after a brief illness She was born on November 16, 1932 in Jamaica Queens NY to the late Patrick and Mary Wright Mary was married to her late hus‐band Robert Davis She was the loving mother to Lauren Davis Toups (David) and Brian Davis (Sylvie) She was the loving grand‐mother of Christopher Toups (Olivia), Olivia Toups and Elena Toups She was the sister of the late Harry, Vera, Frank and Patrick Wright. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews After graduating from Fordham University in New York she spent the majority of her career working in human re‐sources at the Barden Cor‐poration. She spent her life devoted to her family and the church She traveled extensively with her hus‐band until his death and celebrated life with her friends and family She re‐mained very active, attend‐ing Book Club and Rosary Club. She was a devout Catholic attending church regularly E.J. Fielding Fu‐neral Home were entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Hendon, Tonya Anne Satterfield

Tonya Anne Satterfield Hendon of Mandeville Louisiana, transitioned from this world on Monday July 21, 2025, at 59 years of age She went out the same way she lived her life, with a big party sur‐rounded by everyone she loved Tonya was a force of nature A daughter, wife mother, artist—in all things, she was pure magic Her contagious, vi‐vacious, loving spirit was felt by every person who encountered her through‐out her life. She was a cap‐tivating, bright light in a world on fire From small town Indianola, Missis‐sippi to big city Chicago down to her favorite place in the world, New Orleans she found peace in the re‐lationship she built with each space. A Mardi Gras fanatic, a Hallmark Movie marathoner, a surrealist artist junkie she was everything anyone could hope to be. Even in hard‐ship, the positivity of her outlook radiated through each person who came in contact with her She was her own galaxy holding and encompassing every‐one in her grace and un‐derstanding She loved her life, her people and more than anything, her hus‐band, Michael, whom she was able to spend 41 spellbinding years with She said from the first moment she saw him, he was hers and she lived her life that way fiercely protective and loyal in her love of her family Her mother, Sandra Satterfield, gave birth to beautiful twin girls, and Tonya and Robyn were bound in that twin way; best friends, confidantes and road trip partners—to‐gether, their laughter could span lifetimes Tonya and Michael, in their younger days, helped raise a trio of boys—her stepson, Heath, whom she loved wholly and completely as her own—and all of the cousins; a wild bunch in the even wilder 1980s. Later, they would have two girls, Tonya’s best friends from the moment they were born. She referred to them as the Three Graces a trio unable to be sepa‐rated, a lifeline for each other. She was their matri‐arch with guidance tough love when they needed it, but mostly just warm, soft, nurturing Her life was ded‐icated to the beauty of the world around her and what she dreamed with her vast imagination. She was an art teacher for 32

could span lifetimes. Tonya and Michael, in their younger days, helped raise a trio of boys—her stepson, Heath, whom she loved wholly and completely as her own—and all of the cousins; a wild bunch in the even wilder 1980s Later, they would have two girls Tonya’s best friends from the moment they were born She referred to them as the Three Graces a trio unable to be sepa‐rated a lifeline for each other She was their matri‐arch, with guidance, tough love when they needed it, but mostly just warm, soft nurturing Her life was ded‐icated to the beauty of the world around her, and what she dreamed with her vast imagination She was an art teacher for 32 years and believed wholeheartedly in everyone’s ability to become an artist She loved her students, her job and the ability to spread joy and under‐standing with artwork She became a Mimi to three beautiful baby boys, Bodhi (3) Wylie (1), and Olen (7 months), and her love for her grandchildren was ar‐guably even more expan‐sive than her love for her children From outfits to slingshots dinosaurs to cowboys, she was always focused on what she could do for them She did that for everyone—a constant giver a quiet, steadfast force of encouragement, support, and caregiving She did not believe in death only in transitioning from this life to one more perfect, free from pain and a place full of joy, light and love. She will always be everywhere; there is no place for death with a soul as ferocious and unending as hers She was preceded in death by her own best friend, her mother, Sandra Elaine Runge Satterfield her father, Milton Alfred Satterfield, and a nephew whom she is so lovingly re‐united with Christopher Milam She leaves behind her soul mate-Michael her beautiful twin sister, Robyn Downs (Gary) a stepson she loved as her very own, Heath Hendon (Megan) two daughters she lived for, Mary Eliza‐beth Hendon-Maricle (Jacob) and Alex Gracen Hendon-Godbold (Russ) and a host of nieces and nephews of whom she loved fiercely She loved her life so completely that in her final days she said so over and over: “best life ever.” If anyone was to make dying look beautiful, it was Tonya. There was no fear, only a quiet beauty, and her family stood in reverence at her strength The only request she had was to be cremated in a bracelet she wore for two long years as she battled A rallying cry and so com‐pletely laughably her: F cancer.” E.J Fielding Fu‐neral Home was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Mary Baria Leary, a cherished pillar of love and compassion, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Lacombe LA, at the age of 85. Born on September 7, 1939, in Pascagoula MS she graduated as the Salu‐tatorian of her class from Wade High School in 1957 She attended Perkinston Junior College. Mary’s life was a testament to her un‐wavering Christian faith and her profound dedica‐tion to her family and com‐munity Mary was greeted in heaven by her beloved parents, Mercedes Shampine Baria and Edgar Baria, and her devoted husband, Paul Leary Sr with whom she shared 65 years of cherished memo‐ries before his passing. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her sister Pa‐tricia Libby of Hurley, MS, and her six adoring chil‐dren, Karen Leary, Laura Johnston (husband, Kerry) Paula Lutz, Regina Cox (husband, Ricky) Patty Torres (husband, Robert Jr.) and Paul Leary Jr. Her life was further enriched by her 14 grandchildren, Sheree (Cameron) Buccola , Brittany (Marc) Coleman, Mandy Keene, Hayley (Joe) Marks, Kelly Johnston, Jor‐dan Lutz Jonah Lutz, Madeline (Devin) Chauffe, McKayla Lutz, Krista Cox, Tyler (Marissa) Cox, Caleigh Leary, Abby Leary, and Paul Leary III, and the joyous laughter of 22 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild each of whom she held dear Mary’s commitment to the well-being of chil‐dren was evident in her ex‐tensive volunteer work with the Lacombe Recre‐ation Booster Club where she worked to ensured that every child had the opportunity to play sports. Her weekends often found her at the heart of the community, working the concession stand at the ballfield with a welcoming

PLeary Sr.

with whom she shared 65

years of cherished memo‐ries before his passing. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her sister, Pa‐tricia Libby of Hurley, MS and her six adoring chil‐dren, Karen Leary, Laura Johnston (husband, Kerry) Paula Lutz, Regina Cox (husband, Ricky) Patty Torres (husband, Robert Jr.) and Paul Leary Jr. Her life was further enriched by her 14 grandchildren Sheree (Cameron) Buccola Brittany (Marc) Coleman Mandy Keene, Hayley (Joe) Marks, Kelly Johnston, Jor‐dan Lutz, Jonah Lutz Madeline (Devin) Chauffe, McKayla Lutz, Krista Cox Tyler (Marissa) Cox, Caleigh Leary Abby Leary and Paul Leary III, and the joyous laughter of 22 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild each of whom she held dear. Mary’s commitment to the well-being of chil‐dren was evident in her ex‐tensive volunteer work with the Lacombe Recre‐ation Booster Club where she worked to ensured that every child had the opportunity to play sports Her weekends often found her at the heart of the community working the concession stand at the ballfield with a welcoming smile Mary's passion for helping others carried over into her professional life as a para professional in Spe‐cial Education for the St Tammany Parish School System Her encourage‐ment and praise for her students’ achievements were boundless, and her stories of their successes were a source of inspira‐tion to all Later in life, Mary became known as "the face of the HR depart‐ment" at the school board office, where she treated every visitor with kindness and respect. She was the guiding light for many through the application process, always with a cheerful disposition that put others at ease Above all Mary’s greatest joy was her family A wife of pro‐found devotion, she and Paul shared an inseparable bond that was built on mu‐tual love and a shared en‐joyment of time spent with their family She took im‐mense pride in being a mother, eagerly sharing that she was the mother of six with almost everyone she met Her children, in turn, were just as proud to call her Mama, and they will forever treasure her selfless love and deep de‐votion that was the corner‐stone of her life Mary Baria Leary lived a life that was a beautiful tapestry of faith, family, and service Her spirit, marked by a lov‐ing and giving heart, will continue to live on in the memories of those who had the privilege of know‐ing her As we say goodbye to this remarkable woman we celebrate the enduring impact she has left on her family and community Mary’s life was a true em‐bodiment of the scripture "Well done, good and faith‐ful servant." Her light will continue to shine brightly through the lives of those she touched Arrange‐ments by Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell.

A devoted wife, mother grandmother and greatgrandmother, Lucille “Lu Pflueger, 86, of Lacombe, LA passed away on Mon‐day, July 21, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family She was born on October 25, 1938, in Odessa TX to George & Agnes “Gigi” Odam She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 55 years Robert “Bob” C Pflueger III. Lu grew up and lived throughout Texas She graduated from Texas Women’s University in Den‐ton, TX in 1960 with a De‐gree in Art During college she met Bob who attended Texas A&M College and they married on June 18, 1960. They moved to New Orleans and started a fam‐ily. In 1992 they bought property on the North Shore and built a

parents; 55 years Robert “Bob” C

Pflueger III. Lu grew up and lived throughout Texas She graduated from Texas Women’s University in Den‐ton TX in 1960 with a De‐gree in Art During college she met Bob who attended Texas A&M College and they married on June 18, 1960. They moved to New Orleans and started a fam‐ily In 1992 they bought property on the North Shore and built a home in Lacombe and made it their permanent residence in 2002. Lu designed and cre‐ated Miniatures with vi‐gnettes and dolls which earned her numerous awards and recognition She was published and very proud that her dolls found homes across sev‐eral continents “It’s a Lulu” represented her brand which highlighted her whimsical talent and drew inspiration from Louisiana culture, her life and her favorite holiday, Halloween Lu was known for her witty personality and quirky sayings She loved collecting antiques and decorating her home and acquired an impres‐sive collection of crosses and nativities Lu devoted her early years as a mother to volunteering for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Mount Carmel theater Lu was a member of St John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lacombe, and she embraced the commu‐nity as her second family She attended daily mass and was a lector, Eucharis‐tic Minister, and a member of the Ladies Guild Lu is survived by her loving chil‐dren, Michael Edward (Marissa) Pflueger, and Karen Elizabeth (David) Stoehr; grandchildren, Sarah (Joey) Fox, Jacob (Emily) Stoehr, Emily (Will) Fink, Rachel (Joel) Bour‐geois, Zachary Stoehr, Claire Stoehr and Olivia Stoehr; sister, Georgia Schaffner Lu also leaves behind to cherish her memory 10 great grand‐children a niece, and three nephews, and a host of friends Lu’s family would like to thank the caregivers from St Tammany Health System Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations in her name to St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Lacombe are appreciated Grace Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements.

Lucien Maurice Provosty, of Pearl River, Louisiana, passed away on July 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on May 9, 1940, in Alexandria Louisiana, to LeDoux Roger Provosty and Miriam Baskerville Provosty, Maurice was a man of great intellect warmth, and charisma. Af‐fectionately known as Mo" to his friends and family, he was a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School, where he was a member of the football team and Class President After prep school he at‐tended Tulane University,

enriched by his deep love for his family He is survived by his three children Lucien Maurice Provosty, Gerald Pratt Provosty (Nicole) and Mary Mills Provosty Lam‐bert (Jeff); cherished grandchildren, Jean Mau‐rice "Timo" Provosty (Megan), Elise Michelle Provosty, Alexandre Pratt Provosty, Nicholas Theodore Provosty, and Eu‐genie Reese Provosty; great-granddaughter, Miller Adeline Provosty; and sisters, Miriam Provosty Fritchie Mary Adele Baus, and Jeanne Provosty Buffat He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and ex‐tended family members, all of whom he greatly loved He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, LeDoux R. Provosty Jr William "Buck" Provosty, Albin A Provosty and James “Van” Provosty. Mo engaged in many pursuits from managing political candidates in city, parish, and statewide politics to competitive bike racing to maintaining a sizable veg‐etable garden. Mo was al‐ways busy. And always ready to tell you about it He was a resolute member of his parish church, serv‐ing as lay minister and band member for many years at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Slidell. He was a member of various clubs and organizations includ‐ing: the Louisiana Club, Re‐cess Club and Knights of Momus. He was also known for creating playful designations for his asso‐ciations and hobbies such as “Casa Mojo” in Durango, Colorado, the “Magnolia Forest Swim Club and Spa” and the “Jimmy Kostmayer Tennis and Racquet Club. Mo also spent memorable times at “Camp Heavy” in St John the Baptist Parish and The Coastal Club in Cameron Parish Many of his associations were structured around his vari‐ous hobbies including: hunting, fishing, playing his bass guitar with the "MF’ers” snow skiing camping, and conquering yard work on Provosty Acres. Always physically active, he enjoyed playing tennis and working out in the gym his entire life

ly of whom he greatly loved He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers,

PUBLICNOTICE

Servbank,SB VS Lubertha M Lewis

(a/k/a Lubertha Lewis) (52)202415193

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated February 21, 2025 and to me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sheriff, have taken possession of and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St , Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: ACERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servi‐tudes, advantages and appurtenancesthereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the PARISH OF ST TAMMANY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part thereof known as HUNTWYCK VIL‐LAGE PHASE 4, and designated as LOT 319, all in ac‐cordance with the plans of subdivision made by Ivan M. Borgen surveyor dated March 12, 1979 and filed for record as Map File No 812-B on Feb‐ruary14,1984inthe official records of St Tammany Parish,Louisiana Municipal Address: 327 HOLMES DR, SLIDELL, LA 70460-8431 Writ Amount: $100,251.27 Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. CausewayBlvdSuite600 Metairie LA70002 Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $75.63

PUBLICNOTICE Standard Mortgage Corporation VS BaileyLynMcLain (52)202510924 Sheriff’sCivil Division

Corporation VS BaileyLynMcLain

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May 7, 2025 and to me directed I, Randy Smith Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion:

ALL THAT CER‐TAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all the rights, ways means, privileges,servitudes and ap‐purtenances there‐unto belonging or in anywise appertain‐ing,togetherwithan undividedinterestin and to the common elements and lim‐ited common ele‐ments, lying and being situated in Bradford Row Con‐dominiums, created under the Louisiana Condominium Act, R.S. 9:1121.101 Et Seq., and being more fully de‐scribed as the fol‐lowing property towit”

Unit No 737-7, Bradford Row Con‐dominiums, St Tammany Parish Louisiana.

Said Condominium unit is more fully described in the De‐claration Creating and Establishing a Condominium PropertyRegimefor Bradford Row Con‐dominiums, dated July 27, 2005, regis‐ tered at COB Instru‐ment No 1509453, in the official records of St. Tam‐many Parish, Louisiana.

Said Unit is situated on Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, inSquare2 Chateau VillageSubdivision, formerly Beau Chateau Estates for‐merly North Lake Community Sec‐tionA, City of Man‐deville, St Tam‐many Parish, Louisiana. This sale includes all exclusive rights to full use of Park‐ing Space Number 7. Municipal Address: 737 HEAVENS DR, Unit 7, Mandeville, LA70471 Writ Amount:

$134,138.80 Plaintiff Attorney: Graham, Arceneaux &Allen TwoLakeway 3850 N. Causeway Blvd Ste.1695 Metairie LA70002

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $93.92

Graham, Arceneaux &Allen

TwoLakeway 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.,Ste.1695 Metairie LA70002

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $93.92

PUBLICNOTICE

Standard Mortgage Corporation VS The Unopened Suc‐cession of Jeanna Dysart a/k/a Jeanna McCulla,deceased 52)202512556

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May23, 2025 andto me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, to‐getherwithallofthe buildings and im‐provementsthereon, and all of the rights, way, privileges, servitudes, appurte‐nances, and advan‐tages thereunto be‐longing or in any‐ wise appertaining,situated in Section 6, Township 7 South, Range 12 East Parish of St Tammany, State of Louisiana, in that subdivision known as DUNDEE DU‐PLEXES PHASE TWO, A TOWN‐HOUSE DEVEL‐OPMENT, and being designated on the official plan of said subdivision, prepared by Randall W Brown&Associ‐ates,Inc.,datedJune 12, 2006, and recorded at Map FileNo 4269,ofthe official records of St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, as LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (115) said subdivision, said lot having such measurements and dimensions and being subject to suchrestrictionsand servitudes as shown ontheofficialsubdi‐visionmapand/orof record

Municipal Address: 3061 DUNDEE LO South, ABITA SPRINGS, LA 70420 Writ Amount: $206,337.78 Plaintiff Attorney: Graham, Arceneaux &Allen TwoLakeway 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.,Ste.1695 Metairie LA70002

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH SHERIFF $85.25

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U.S. Bank Trust Na‐tional Association, asTrusteeof Waterfall Victoria III-NB Grantor Trust VS The Unopened Suc‐cession of and Un‐knownHeirsof Victor Henry Bo‐lian, Jr a/k/a Victor HenryBolian,Jr a/k/a Victor H. Bo‐lian, Jr a/k/a Victor Bolian,Jr (52)202512729

Sheriff’sCivil

Division

Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May20,2025 andto me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 95 of Square 6 in Westchester Es‐tates Subdivision as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at Instrument # 1755185. Municipal Address: 3885 BERKLEY ST, SLIDELL, LA 70458-5139 Writ Amount: $130,165.84 Plaintiff Attorney: Law Offices of Her‐schelAdcock,Jr P.O BOX87379 BATON ROUGE LA70879

TermsofSale:With‐out appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $67.45

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U.S. Bank Trust Na‐tional Association, notinits Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trusteefor RCF 2 Acquisition Trust VS Darren Paul Simp‐son (52)202311701

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated April 25, 2025 and to me directed I, Randy Smith Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion:

ALL THAT CER‐TAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF LAND together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all of the rights, ways, means, privi‐leges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages there‐unto belonging or in anywise appertain‐ing thereto, situated in the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, in that development known as Penn Mill Lakes Subdivision Phase 1, all in accordance with subdivision by John E. Bonneau & Assoc. Inc. filed with the Clerk of Court for St Tam‐many Parish on March 5, 2004 as Map File No. 3379, and being more fully described as follows,towit: Lot 24 Penn Mill Lakes Subdivision, Phase 1, St Tam‐many Parish, Louisiana, all in ac‐cordance with cur‐

to

highest bidder in

courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion:

ALL THAT CER‐TAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF LAND, together with all the build‐ings and improve‐ments thereon, and all of the rights, ways means, privi‐leges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages there‐unto belonging or in anywise appertain‐ing thereto, situated in the Parish of St Tammany, State of Louisiana, in that development known as Penn Mill Lakes Subdivision Phase 1, all in accordance with subdivision by John E. Bonneau & Assoc., Inc., filed with the Clerk of Court for St Tam‐many Parish on March 5, 2004 as Map File No. 3379, and being more fully described as follows towit: Lot 24 Penn Mill Lakes Subdivision, Phase 1, St Tam‐many Parish Louisiana, all in ac‐cordance with cur‐rentsurvey

Municipal Address: 153 PENN MILL LAKES BL, COV‐INGTON, LA 70435

Writ Amount:

$105,313.28 Plaintiff Attorney: Graham, Arceneaux &Allen TwoLakeway 3850 N. Causeway Blvd.,Ste.1695 Metairie,LA70002

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $82.85

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U.S. Bank Trust Na‐tional Association, notinits Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trusteefor RCF 2 Acquisition Trust VS Jennifer Croll John‐son (52)202512844

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May21,2025 andto me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St. Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 19 of Windsor Place Subdivision as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at Instrument# 1613810.

Municipal Address: 525 POPLAR DR, SLIDELL, LA 70458-5249 Writ Amount: $133,945.15 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207

Terms of Sale: With appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH SHERIFF $64.08

many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May21,2025 andto me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 19 of Windsor Place Subdivision as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at Instrument# 1613810.

Municipal Address: 525 POPLAR DR, SLIDELL, LA 70458-5249

Writ Amount: $133,945.15 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF $64.08

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U.S. Bank Trust Na‐tional Association notinitsIndividual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee forRCF2 AcquisitionTrust vs Brian D. Moore a/k/a Brian Denis Moore and Kim‐berly B. Moore a/k/a Kimberly Marie BrassetteMoore (52)202510657 Sheriff’s Civil Divi‐sion Parish of St. Tam‐many State of Louisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated March 7, 2025 and to me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property: Property Descrip‐ tion: Lot 593, Tchefuncta Club Estates Phase II as referenced in the Mortgage recorded at instru‐ment2058105

Municipal Address: 26 HUMMING‐BIRD RD, COV‐INGTON, LA 70433 Writ Amount:

$1,183,967.27 Plaintiff Attorney: DeanMorris,LLP 1505NORTH19TH STREET MON‐ROE,LA71207 Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH, SHERIFF

$64.56

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Vanderbilt Mort‐gage and Finance Inc. VS Tajhan Alyssa Ar‐mour a/k/a Tajhan A. Armour a/k/a TajhanArmour 52)202512155

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May 6, 2025 and to me directed I, Randy Smith Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion: 2020 CMHN Manu‐factured Home CS2025505TN

Storage Location: Tajhan Alyssa Ar‐mour 61271 SLIDELLAV SLIDELL, LA 70460-4706

Writ Amount: $66,148.24

Plaintiff Attorney: Trevathan Law Firm, 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive, Ste. 400, Baton Rouge, LA70810

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days Randy Smith Sher‐iff $63.60

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Vanderbilt Mort‐gage and Finance Inc. VS Tajhan Alyssa Ar‐mour a/k/a Tajhan A. Armour a/k/a TajhanArmour 52)202512155

Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May 6, 2025 and to me directed, I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion: Ten (10) lots #29, 30, 31, 32, & 33, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Square 24, MorganSubdivision as ref‐erenced in the Mort‐gage recorded at In‐strument#2184374

Municipal Address: 61271 Slidell Ave, Slidell, LA 704604706

Writ Amount: $66,148.24

Plaintiff Attorney: Trevathan Law Firm 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive, Ste 400, Baton Rouge LA70810

Terms of Sale: With appraisal 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days

Randy Smith, Sher‐iff $66.48

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Wilmington Sav‐ings Fund Society FSB notinits Individual Capacity but Solely as TrusteeofStarwood Mortgage Residen‐tialTrust2021-4 VS Corey Wesley Pe‐ters and Rebecca LynnJones(a/k/a Rebecca Jablonowski, Re‐beccaPeters) (52)202512807 Sheriff’sCivil Division Parish of St. Tam‐many StateofLouisiana Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 22nd Judicial Dis‐trict Court for the Parish of St. Tam‐many in the above entitled and num‐bered cause dated May22,2025andto me directed I, Randy Smith, Sher‐iff, have taken pos‐ session of and will offer for sale at pub‐ lic auction to the highest bidder in the courthouse located at St Tammany Parish Courthouse, 701 N Columbia St, Covington, LA 70433, beginning at 10:00 am Wednes‐day, August 13, 2025, the following property:

Property Descrip‐ tion: ONE CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, to‐gether with all the buildings and im‐provementsthereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurte‐nances and advan‐tages thereunto be‐longing or in any‐ wise appertaining,situated in St Tam‐many Parish, Louisiana and being more fully de‐scribed as follows, to-wit: LOTS 3 and 4, SQUARE 13, PINE PARK SUBDIVI‐SION, St Tammany Parish Louisiana.

Municipal Address: 2015 6TH ST SLIDELL, LA 70458 Writ Amount: $81,881.00 Plaintiff Attorney: LOGS Legal Group, LLP 3510 N. CausewayBlvdSuite600 Metairie,LA70002

Terms of Sale: With appraisal, 10% at adjudication and balance within 30 days RANDY SMITH SHERIFF $76.11

$65.52