• Campaign takes aim at cigarette butts
I pulled into my driveway the other day and spotted a renegade cigarette butt.

• Cemetery records offer peek into city's past
When St. Tammany Clerk of Court archivist Robin Perkins performed a routine reinventory of files recently, she came across a curious cardboard-covered book that instantly grabbed her attention.

• Girls State nurtures seeds of leadership
Who would you be if you were suddenly thrust into politics, ran a brief but successful campaign, and became governor of your state?

• Charities are real winners of house raffle
At a recent luncheon at Benedict's Plantation in Mandeville, the St. Tammany Homebuilders Association presented a donation to 11 local charities, totaling $250,000.

• Charities are real winners of house raffle
At a recent luncheon at Benedict's Plantation in Mandeville, the St. Tammany Homebuilders Association presented a donation to 11 local charities, totaling $250,000.

• THE CHILL IS GONE
When you think of the word "hockey," you probably think of ice rinks, Northern climates, and big, burly beat-up players with heavy padding.

• THE CHILL IS ON
When you think of the word "hockey," you probably think of ice rinks, Northern climates, and big, burly beat-up players with heavy padding.

• THE CHILL IS GONE
When you think of the word "hockey," you probably think of ice rinks, Northern climates, and big, burly beat-up players with heavy padding.

• Artifacts sought for 4-H museum
The Louisiana 4-H program is celebrating its centennial with the opening of a new museum in Mansura later this year.

• Artifacts sought for 4-H museum
The Louisiana 4-H program is celebrating its centennial with the opening of a new museum in Mansura later this year.

• ARMED FORCES
MANDEVILLE

• ART CALENDAR
CALL FOR ARTISTS

• ART CALENDAR
CALL FOR ARTISTS

• BUSINESS NOTES
HEIRLOOM TEACHER LICENSED

• COMMUNITY REPORT
NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY COURSE

• Covington High
It is oftentimes common to see teenagers work jobs over the summer, but rarely does one catch sight of young adults running a state.

• FARMERS MARKET
Here is the schedule of music and offerings at the Covington Farmers Market for Saturday:

• Louisiana Opry will showcase its love of country
Country music fans will be in for a real treat this weekend as the Greater Covington Center gears up for an old-fashioned evening of foot-stomping music and quality family entertainment at the Louisiana Opry, a live country/gospel show, on Saturday at 7 p.m.

• Louisiana Opry will showcase its love of country
Country music fans will be in for a real treat this weekend as the Greater Covington Center gears up for an old-fashioned evening of foot-stomping music and quality family entertainment at the Louisiana Opry, a live country/gospel show, on Saturday at 7 p.m.

• Louisiana Opry will showcase love of country
Country music fans will be in for a real treat this weekend as the Greater Covington Center gears up for an old-fashioned evening of foot-stomping music and quality family entertainment at the Louisiana Opry, a live country/gospel show, on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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• ON STAGE
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• PET OF THE WEEK
These animals are up for adoption at the St. Tammany Humane Society, 20384 Harrison Ave., Covington. Open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To adopt or report a lost or found pet, call 892-7387.

• REUNIONS
CHALMETTE, ANDREW JACKSON

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Ann Lowe of Covington volunteers with The Food Bank in Covington. She helps with the phone or at the front desk and also works on reports. The Food Bank helps the poor in St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa parishes and is located at 840 N. Columbia St. It is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The All Saints Dental Center, at the same location, is open Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 893.3003 for the Food Bank and 871.3939 for the dental center.

• St. Benedict's priest gets new home soon
After several years of planning, fundraising and construction, the new rectory at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in St. Benedict is nearing completion.

• Workshop corrects homework issues
It's that time of year when parents are joyful that their children are returning to the routine of school for another academic year.

• ART CALENDAR
CALL FOR ARTISTS

• ART CALENDAR
CALL FOR ARTISTS

• BIRTHS
The following hospitals reported births to local parents:

• BUSINESS NOTES
HANNAN, LANDRIEU, NEVILLE TO HEADLINE CHAMBER LUNCH

• CIVIL SUITS
The following are among the civil suits filed with the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court, July 14-25.

• COMMUNITY REPORT
STATE POLICE GRADUATES ANNOUNCED

• COMMUNITY REPORT
STATE POLICE GRADUATES ANNOUNCED

• Economic downturn an opportunity in disguise
According to a recent article in the Louisiana Business & Technology Center newsletter, this is an exciting time for entrepreneurs in Louisiana, with many new opportunities on the rise.

• Folsom horse show sports an Olympic flavor
The community is invited to get into the Olympic spirit at a special Mini-Olympics on horseback that will be held Saturday at Lagniappe Farm in Folsom.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
COVINGTON

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• ON STAGE
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• PET OF THE WEEK
These animals are up for adoption at the St. Tammany Humane Society, 20384 Harrison Ave., Covington. Open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To adopt or report a lost or found pet, call 892-7387.

• Pets who need homes available
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services will hold a free microchip and pet adoption day on Saturday in Mandeville.

• Pets who need homes available
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services will hold a free microchip and pet adoption day on Saturday in Mandeville.

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Daniel Rector of Covington is a 20-year veteran of the film industry who serves as a consultant for the Ozone Film Festival. He helps procure new films and television commercials for the competitive categories. The deadline for film submission is Sept. 1. The festival will be held in downtown Covington on Oct. 3-5. It features screenings of films in all genres, live music, art, film industry speakers and food. Call 966-6940, or visit the Web site at www.ozonefilmfest.com

• WEEK IN REVIEW
ST. TAMMANY

• Global event puts local nun on cloud nine
I first heard of Sister Maruchi Palomo's visit to World Youth Day in Australia when I was on Facebook.

• BRIGHT IDEA
National Lighthouse Day was celebrated near the historic lighthouse in Madisonville on Friday, with hundreds of spectators gathered along the banks of the water near the boat launch.

• BRIGHT IDEA
National Lighthouse Day was celebrated near the historic lighthouse in Madisonville on Friday, with hundreds of spectators gathered along the banks of the water near the boat launch.

• LIGHTHOUSE, CANNONS, ACTION
National Lighthouse Day was celebrated near the historic lighthouse in Madisonville on Friday, with hundreds of spectators gathered along the banks of the water near the boat launch.

• Group offers awards for philanthropy
It's said that it's better to give than to receive.

• Group offers awards for philanthropy
It's said that it's better to give than to receive.

• Parish fair a chance to display home skills
With school under way and fall sports about to begin, the St. Tammany Parish Fair cannot be far behind.

• Parish fair is chance to display home skills
With school under way and fall sports about to begin, the St. Tammany Parish Fair cannot be far behind.

• Ever Be jams its way to victory at Trace
After being delayed twice due to weather, the 2008 Jammin' on the Trace championship was held at the Trace Trailhead on Koop Drive on Aug. 4.

• Ever Be plays for keeps, wins Jammin' title
After being delayed twice due to weather, the 2008 Jammin' on the Trace championship was held at the Trace Trailhead on Koop Drive on Aug. 4.

• 'AMAZING' OPENER
SLIDELL

• ART CALENDAR
CALL FOR ARTISTS

• Awards ceremony puts spotlight on SSA seniors
The St. Scholastica Academy 2008 graduating seniors received awards at the end of the 2007-08 school year. A reflection of the Class of 2008 was given by senior class president Andrea D'Aquin with graduating senior mom Debbie Glockner Ferrari, class of '68, and SSA alumnae leading the pledge inducting seniors as alumnae. Marguerite Celestin gave the president's message and Mary Kathryn Villere shared the principal's message. Carol Pool, director of guidance, presented awards while Jennifer Grimley, dean of academics, assisted with the awards presentations. SSA received the Louisiana State University Golden Achievement Award. The first-time award indicates excellence in educational quality of students, schools and faculty.

• COMMUNITY REPORT
BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY

• ENTERTAINMENT
SUNSET AT THE LANDING FRIDAY

• ENTERTAINMENT
SUNSET AT THE LANDING FRIDAY

• FESTIVE BENEFIT TO AID CHURCH CAUSE
Merci Beaucoup! were the "mots du jour" at an appreciation party for those who participated in the first annual La Fete De L'Eglise Saint-Anselm.

• Hospital recognizes 25 young volunteers
Twenty-five local youths were recently recognized at a reception in honor of their participation in a summer volunteer program at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

• Leadership Class of '09 unveiled
Leadership St. Tammany announced the Class of 2009 at an induction ceremony July 24 at Vintage Court in Covington.

• Local pooch hopes to make splash at diving competition
Reagan, a locally owned 4-year-old Labrador retriever, will be among the canines taking the plunge this weekend at a Splash Dog competition being held in conjunction with the 2008 Oh Boy! Oberto ESPN Redfish Cup at the Breton Sound Marina.

• Local pooch hopes to make splash at diving competition
Reagan, a locally owned 4-year-old Labrador retriever, will be among the canines taking the plunge this weekend at a Splash Dog competition being held in conjunction with the 2008 Oh Boy! Oberto ESPN Redfish Cup at the Breton Sound Marina.

• Petroleum Wives Club ushers in new board officers, chairwomen
Board members of the Northlake Petroleum Wives Club were installed at a luncheon held at The Dakota Restaurant.

• Reading program a summertime hit
More than 6,700 children ages 11 and younger participated in the St. Tammany Parish Library summer reading program.

• Reading program a summertime hit
More than 6,700 children ages 11 and younger participated in the St. Tammany Parish Library summer reading program.

• Reading program a summertime hit
More than 6,700 children ages 11 and younger participated in the St. Tammany Parish Library summer reading program.

• SCHOOLS
NOCCA LOOKING FOR DANCERS

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Suzie Banck is a baker who participates in the Covington Farmers Market. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the side lawn of City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Covington Trailhead, at the corner of East Lockwood and North New Hampshire streets. Vendors bring fruits, vegetables, dairy, seafood, prepared foods, herbs, honey, blended teas, squeezed juices, soaps and more. Call 892-1873.

• Word gets out, and Food Bank gets help
The e-mail experience can be a double-edged sword.

• Word gets out, and Food Bank gets help
The e-mail experience can be a double-edged sword.

• Workshop will focus on kids, media influence
Texting. Gaming. MySpace.

• Residents renewing fight for their river
The Little Tchefuncte River Association has received a huge jolt of energy and interest from its new president, Covington-area resident Matthew Allen.

• After 34 years, nonprofit group sadly closes its doors
After more than 34 years of striving to help the less fortunate, a local nonprofit organization has been discontinued.

• ART CALENDAR
FOLSOM

• ART CALENDAR
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• Chamber fundraiser tops list of activities
With August here, end-of-the-summer chamber events are in full swing. See below for a list of the upcoming parties, seminars and luncheon. There is something for everyone!

• COLLEGES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

• COMMUNITY REPORT
RAFFLE PARTY TICKETS AVAILABLE

• New organ to bring beautiful music to St. Peter
From the works of classical 18th-century composers such as Handel and Mozart to modern compositions by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aaron Copland, the brand-new organ ensconced in the choir loft of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington will resound with a medley of magnificent music on Wednesday in a public blessing and concert at 7 p.m.

• New organ to bring beautiful music to St. Peter
From the works of classical 18th-century composers such as Handel and Mozart to modern compositions by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aaron Copland, the brand-new organ ensconced in the choir loft of St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington will resound with a medley of magnificent music on Wednesday in a public blessing and concert at 7 p.m.

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• Pennsylvania Realtors give a hand to Habitat
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors President Len Ferber brought 20 Realtors from his home state to help build two new houses in Covington with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West.

• PET OF THE WEEK
These animals are up for adoption at the St. Tammany Humane Society, 20384 Harrison Ave., Covington. Open Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To adopt or report a lost or found pet, call 892-7387.

• ST. TAMMANY STANDOUTS
Anne Simpson of Covington is the director for the St. Peter's Organ Dedication Blessing and Concert. The free concert will feature the Renaissance Quantum digital Allen organ recently installed in the church. It will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in St. Mary's Hall. The church is located at 125 E. 19th Ave. in Covington. For more information, call 892-2422.

• THEATER CALENDAR
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• THEATER CALENDAR
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• WEEK IN REVIEW
ST. TAMMANY