• Party to bring joy, hope to hungry kids
In the community news business, the summer is without a doubt the slowest time of the year.

• Magnificat leader embraces a bigger role
Mandeville resident Paulette Renaudin has watched the Magnificat Ministry to Catholic Women grow from its first breakfast in Metairie 28 years ago to include 72 chapters all over the United States and the world.

• FONTAINEBLEAU HIGH SCHOOL
As students mill about Fontainebleau's squeaky-clean campus, the chatter turns from summer gossip to the improvements made to their campus - courtesy of Fontainebleau's administration, a few staff members, JROTC members and leaders, members of the 2007-08 junior/senior landscaping and horticulture classes and the FFA officers.

• Mandeville High
While summer gave Mandeville High students much needed rest from the rigors of academics, it brought awards and accolades to the faculty and administration. Mandeville High School teacher Deborah Tonguis was recently named the 2009 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year. Tonguis has 27 years of teaching experience and teaches world geography and psychology. All of Mandeville High is very proud of her accomplishments!

• Orpheus kicks off drive for new members
The islands in the sun beckoned, and the Original Krewe of Orpheus recently held its first Luau Membership Drive under the stars at Covington Country Club.

• Orpheus kicks off membership drive under clear skies
The islands in the sun beckoned, and the Original Krewe of Orpheus recently held its first Luau Membership Drive under the stars at Covington Country Club.

• SPORTS ROUNDUP
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• Winners are lauded at art show's grand finale
The grand finale of the Summer Show was a closing reception hosted by the St. Tammany Art Association on Aug. 9. The Summer Show was the 43rd juried artists' exhibition, and the closing reception is an event unique to that show.

• WINNERS LAUDED AT ART SHOW'S FINALE
The grand finale of the Summer Show was a closing reception hosted by the St. Tammany Art Association on Aug. 9. The Summer Show was the 43rd juried artists' exhibition, and the closing reception is an event unique to that show.

• Art group a portrait of success
Since forming earlier this year, Art for Madisonville has sparked an interest among locals who joined the art organization, which promotes the development of art and artists in the Madisonville area and provides them with opportunities to sell directly to the public in a cost-effective venue.

• Benefit spotlight shines on lighthouse
The Tchefuncte River Lighthouse was the bright beacon at events celebrating National Lighthouse Day hosted by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum on Aug. 8.

• BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON LIGHTHOUSE
The Tchefuncte River Lighthouse was the bright beacon at events celebrating National Lighthouse Day hosted by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum on Aug. 8.

• Garden club installs a new crop of leaders
Flowers and friendships have blossomed in the Northlake Garden Club since its organization in 1987. The tradition of making gardening a happy, creative and educational experience was carried on during the recent installation of the 2008 board members.

• SELF-HELP CALENDAR
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• Singles collaborate for fun, fellowship
Last August, a small group of men and women met to organize a new club in the area. The name decided upon for the fledgling organization was "Singles For Fun and Fellowship."

• Swim zones are the best meets on the water
In the 22 years I spent swimming, there have been a blur of meets. A Championships, B Championships, and C Championships. High school state championships and Big 10 Championships. Many, many invitationals and summer club contests that seemed more heated than a Michael Phelps-Ian Thorpe race.

• Tchefuncte Middle gets new assistant principal
When Tchefuncte Middle School opened its doors to students on Aug. 8, one of the new faces on campus was Assistant Principal Chris Oufnac. A former parishwide assistant principal, Oufnac was appointed to the new position this spring. He assisted with the administrative closing of the school for several weeks in the summer and attended the administrative conference several weeks prior to the opening of school.

• Zones are best meets on water
In the 22 years I spent swimming, there have been a blur of meets. A Championships, B Championships, and C Championships. High school state championships and Big 10 Championships. Many, many invitationals and summer club contests that seemed more heated than a Michael Phelps-Ian Thorpe race.

• Mandeville AARP hosts anniversary luncheon
The Mandeville-St. Tammany AARP Chapter 3086 celebrated in July with a special anniversary luncheon at Benedict's Plantation restaurant in Mandeville.

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• Friends in Need group is a friend indeed
When Mandeville native Jennifer Crawford left work on a regular Thursday afternoon, her co-workers at her Metairie salon, Milan, waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow."

• Friends in Need is a friend indeed
When Mandeville native Jennifer Crawford left work on a regular Thursday afternoon, her co-workers at her Metairie salon, Milan, waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow."

• Friends in Need is a friend indeed
When Mandeville native Jennifer Crawford left work on a regular Thursday afternoon, her co-workers at her Metairie salon, Milan, waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow."

• Friends in Need is a friend indeed
When Mandeville native Jennifer Crawford left work on a regular Thursday afternoon, her co-workers at her Metairie salon, Milan, waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow."

• Friends in Need is a friend indeed
When Mandeville native Jennifer Crawford left work on a regular Thursday afternoon, her co-workers at her Metairie salon, Milan, waved goodbye and said, "See you tomorrow."

• GOP LAUDS ITS TOP PARTY PEOPLE
Anne Barnes was in the spotlight as "Top Elephant of the Year" at the awards recognition banquet hosted by the Republican Party of St. Tammany.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
COVINGTON

• Library events draw hundreds of teens
More than 700 St. Tammany teens "Got Reel" this summer at the St. Tammany Parish Library.

• Library events draw hundreds of teens
More than 700 St. Tammany teens "Got Reel" this summer at the St. Tammany Parish Library.

• New rec leader a natural for Pelican
Pelican Park in Mandeville recently added a new face to its 10-member staff.

• New rec supervisor a natural for Pelican
Pelican Park in Mandeville recently added a new face to its 10-member staff.

• Riverwood group thrives on simplicity
Once a month, a group of local men meets at a Mandeville lakefront restaurant to visit over lunch.

• Rotary Club honors scholarship winners
The Mandeville Rotary Club recognized and honored scholarship and leadership award winners at its July 31 luncheon at Beau Chene Country Club.

• Rotary Club lauds young scholars
The Mandeville Rotary Club recognized and honored scholarship and leadership award winners at its July 31 luncheon at Beau Chene Country Club.