• Speaker offers good advice on being prepared
You've heard the adage, "You get what you pay for."

• NBA star, youth group to host lock-in bash
It's back to school time, and the P.J. and Dee Brown Foundation and YouthTruth Inc. are teaming up to celebrate.

• Group helping needy in desperate need, too
Community Christian Concern has planned two orientation days to allow prospective volunteers to tour the facility that already has served more families this year than it did throughout all of last year.

• Wild game cook-off adds seafood contest
If you already were a fan of Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan's annual barbecue and wild game cook-off, you're really going to go wild for this year's event.

• Wild game cookoff adds seafood contest
If you already were a fan of Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan's annual barbecue and wild game cookoff, you're really going to go wild for this year's event.

• Harbor center group reduces some rates
In an effort to secure more bookings, the Northshore Harbor Center Commission has reduced its weekday rates for clients from Wards 8 and 9, and government and military organizations.

• Slidell recognized for cleanup efforts
Keep Slidell Beautiful has been named a finalist for a 2008 Award for Municipal Excellence.

• Slidell honored for arts, cultural focus
True story.

• ARMED FORCES
The following military personnel are in the news this week:

• BEST BETS THIS WEEKEND
BOOT SHAKE RESCHEDULED

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CHURCH BULLETIN
MEN'S FRATERNITY STUDY

• CHURCH BULLETIN
MEN'S FRATERNITY STUDY

• COMMUNITY REPORT
EARLY VOTING

• GOOD SPORTS
DANIEL RECTOR

• Guest speaker addresses hurricane preparedness
Rodney Hart, Deputy Director of St. Tammany Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the members of Slidell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

• Hurricanes cool it in Gulf breeze
One of the favorite meets for the Hurricane Swim Club is the 2008 Southeast Long Course Summer Kick Off Classic in Gulf Breeze, Fla.

• Moose Lodge donates to Toys for Tots bikes
The Slidell Moose Lodge 2038 recently made a donation to St. Tammany Toys for Tots to start this year's bicycle drive.

• NEWS YOU CAN USE
How can I get information on the St. Tammany Parish Government's Special Needs Shelter?

• Northshore High
Upper classmen may have begun to notice a few changes being made around Northshore High School. The changes were verified at class meetings, which were held Aug. 8 for freshmen and sophomores, and on Aug. 11 for juniors and seniors.

• Northshore Reading Council members attend workshop
Five members of the Northshore Reading Council recently attended the Louisiana Reading Association Leadership Workshop held in Monroe. New officers were installed, winners of awards were recognized and workshops held at the meeting. Attending were: Michelle Cardaronella, past president of the LRA; Deanna Cantin, past president of NRC; Jan Harrison, chair of LRA Speaker's Bureau; Esther Jordan, president of NRC and Mary Reneau, treasurer of NRC.

• Pearl River High
Pearl River High School's Southern Sweethearts dance team held a summer camp at the school. The Southern Sweethearts have practice twice a week and have been preparing for performances dates, including school pep rallies. The sponsors are Andree Bonnaffons and Mike Winkler.

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The Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Ed Barber recently presented $5,000 to Bob Kiefer, principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School, for furnishing classroom equipment for students at the school.

• Pope John Paul II
PJP varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders and the Jazz Cats dance team members excelled at their summer camps. In the beginning of June, the varsity cheerleaders went to Destin, Fla., for cheer camp. They returned with a Safety Award and a Godlike Award.

• PUT YOUR FEET ON THE STREET
Great Strides Slidell walk

• REUNIONS
CHALMETTE, ANDREW JACKSON

• Salmen High
On the first day of school, Salmen students were treated to a "Back to School" pep rally. Principal Byron Williams started the day with an opening talk, which was followed by a motivational speech from Senior Class President Cydne Holden.

• SCHOOLS
GREENLEE HONORED

• SENIOR CENTER MENUS
The following meals will be served next week at COAST nutrition sites:

• Slidell High
Among some of the changes at Slidell High School this year include cutting down on the number of school lunches. Instead of the usual three lunches, this year there are two. In previous years, B lunch split students in fourth hour into two parts, making it difficult for teachers to give lessons and tests. So now with two lunches, the students' fourth hour is never divided.

• SLU
FE-LIONS IN ACTION

• SPORTS BRIEFS
PUNT, PASS, KICK FUN

• SPORTS ROUNDUP
--- POKER RUN ---

• Voices of Louisiana visits Le Chat Noir
What do Napoleon, Richard Simmons, Thomas Jefferson, Anne Rice and Archie Manning have in common? All are part of the historical and hysterical look at a production called The Voices of Louisiana.

• CAN YOU SAY FOUR?
Lemonade stands are not an uncommon spectacle on the north shore. Youth pop up a card table on a whim, selling refreshing concoctions to generate a little extra spending money.

• Habitat ReStore back in business
East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the reopening of its ReStore in Slidell.

• Athena award presented at Chamber luncheon
Brenda Case of Lowry-Dunham, Case and Vivien credited her selection as the recipient of the 2008 Athena award to sneaky friends and employees with exceptional writing skills.

• A LONG WAY IN A SHORT TIME
Jean Frondorf has been named the Slidell Art League Apprentice Artist of the Year. And she has come a long way, baby, in a relatively short time.

• CALENDAR
TUESDAY

• Central Slidell
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church members recently cleaned the area where a new church soon will be erected at 2445 Fourth Street.

• CHURCH BULLETIN
MEN'S FRATERNITY STUDY

• COMMUNITY REPORT
AVATION WALL UNVEILING

• Creekside future farmers 'outstanding'
Creekside Junior High School's Future Farmers of America chapter was chosen as the Outstanding Junior High FFA Chapter in the state of Louisiana for the 2007-08 school year during the recent State FFA convention held in Monroe. The Creekside FFA also was selected as one of only seven Gold Emblem Chapters in the state, which qualifies the chapter to compete at the national convention in Indianapolis in October.

• Ex-teacher presents lessons about eBay
At the July general meeting of the St. Tammany Computer Association members enjoyed a lively and informative presentation, "Purchasing on eBay, also known as The International Garage Sale" by Colleen Dale.

• First United Methodist Church
Location: 433 Erlanger St., Slidell

• HEALTH NOTES
CAMP PELICAN

• IN SEARCH OF A HOME
The following animals are currently available for adoption at the Slidell Animal Control on Terrace Avenue:

• Junior Auxiliary to offer service program again
The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell again will be offering its Juniors in Service program.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
SLIDELL

• Local dance club celebrates 16 years
Just Came Here to Dance Club recently celebrated its 16th year of entertaining local residents while enjoying the company of friends and staying physically fit.

• LSU GRADUATES
The names of LSU graduates and honor graduates for August 2008 have been announced.

• Magnolia Forest groups hold Night Out event
Magnolia Forest Homeowners Association recently partnered with Magnolia Forest Recreation Facility to organize a National Night Out activity that was held at the lovely Magnolia Forest pool.

• Naval Research Lab scientists earn national honor
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL SSC) oceanographers were the recent recipients of an Excellence in Partnering award presented by the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP).

• ON THE AGENDA
SLIDELL

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• South Slidell
The Westchester Estates Garden Club has awarded Johnny Gordon at 3902 Croydon Street as the winner of their monthly garden of the month. Members noted that Gordon's home is perfectly manicured at all times and is just beautiful.

• SPORTS BRIEFS
SBBA GENERAL MEETING

• Toys for Tots hands out book bags
St. Tammany Toys for Tots recently acquired several hundred book bags during last year's Times-Picayune Doll and Toy drive.

• WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
4-H centennial celebration

• WEEK IN REVIEW
SLIDELL

• Police open house features stolen bikes
The Slidell Police Department has more than 50 bikes that Police Chief Freddy Drennan would like to return to their rightful owners.

• Firefighters hit streets for Muscular Dystrophy
St. Tammany residents hitting the road Saturday and planning to traverse Gause Boulevard at any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. should get ready to give up a little cash.

• Special Revenue Funds qualifying ends Aug. 31
A microphone system and audio-video projection system for Slidell Municipal Auditorium. A Kids Town and events pavilion at the Tammany Trace Trailhead. A large drape for the Fuhrmann Auditorium stage at the Greater Covington Center.

• POISED PENS
Five new writers present their first high school columns in today's Slidell Picayune edition. All are juniors at their respective schools, and have been chosen to report on student accomplishments and activities for the 2008-09 school year.

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

• BEST BETS THIS WEEKEND
SBBA REGISTRATION BEGINS

• BUSINESS NOTES
CHAMPAGNE CONSTRUCTION

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• CHURCH BULLETIN
STARLIGHT ANNIVERSARY

• COLLEGE NEWS
HYDROGRAPHIC SCIENCE

• COMMUNITY REPORT
DEVIN FUNCK BENEFIT

• Community service groups recognized by City Council
Slidell Assembly 4, Rainbow Girls, recently were recognized for their service to the community by the Slidell City Council.

• Junior Auxiliary helps out at feeding ministry
Junior Auxiliary of Slidell is beginning its fifth year volunteering at the Mount Olive Feeding Ministry on the first Friday of each month.

• NEWS YOU CAN USE
Who do I call If I have questions about St. Tammany Parish polling locations?

• Northshore High
As days become more routine, students begin to adapt to the community known as Northshore High School. NHS is considered a second home to more than a thousand students, many of whom are involved in the wide variety of clubs and sports that the school has to offer.

• OVERLINE HERE
10th annual Wild Things Youth Art Contest

• Pearl River High
One of Pearl River High's own students, senior Kaylin Wells, recently received an award from the Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge, Pa., for her essay on "The Importance of Young People Voting." The Social Studies Club at Pearl River High, sponsored by Winfield Ledet, hosted the essay contest.

• Pope John Paul
The Back-to-School spirit is contagious at Pope John Paul II High School. Celebration of the 2008-09 school year included the opening of a new wing, a Student Council-sponsored teacher barbecue and a new student orientation.

• REUNION
ABRAMSON SENIOR HIGH

• Salmen High
Salmen High welcomed its students and faculty to a new and exciting school year Friday. Administrators have been busy during the summer and have announced several changes. They include the addition of a new parking lot located between the tennis courts and the football field. The lot was built earlier this year for students. Any student driving to school needs to enter the new parking lot from Spartan Drive.

• SENIOR CENTER MENUS
The following meals will be served next week at COAST nutrition sites:

• Slidell High
This school year will be momentous in the history of Slidell High as it celebrates its centennial. What started as a small, four classroom school in 1908, has grown into a 22-acre facility with a student body of 2,000 and a faculty of approximately 150.

• SLIDELL STAR
BETSY WARING

• SLU
THETA PHI ALPHA

• SLU HONORS
Southeastern Louisiana University has named 1,313 students to its honors lists for the summer 2008 semester.

• SPORTS BRIEFS
YOUTH FISHING TIPS

• SPORTS ROUNDUP
--- HUNTING ---

• STARC thanks Rotary clubs for help with patio
In a recent cheer-filled ceremony, STARC, a local nonprofit association that helps individuals with developmental disabilities, thanked Rotary Rebuilds Slidell and the Northshore Community Foundation for their efforts in rebuilding their facilities in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

• Toys for Tots hands out donated book bags
St. Tammany Toys for Tots recently acquired several hundred book bags during last year's Times-Picayune Doll and Toy drive.

• SLT to debut biblical story
Applause and acclaim are in order for Slidell Little Theater, which this year is celebrating its 45th year of providing four-star, two-thumbs-up entertainment as well as a creative outlet and continuing education experiences for local audiences and actors.

• Gourmet Gala tickets, sponsorships available
Now is the time to purchase tickets and become a patron sponsor for the 12th annual Gourmet Gala.

• AN ARTISTIC BLESSING
Off the beaten path but on the right track, North Shore Unitarian Universalists on 28662 Krentel Road in Lacombe had a great idea to foster spiritual and intellectual growth seven years ago. They thought it would be apropos to invite people to their church to see beautiful art created by award-winning artists in the community.

• Art exhibit a hot commodity and cool idea
Off the beaten path but on the right track, North Shore Unitarian Universalists on 28662 Krentel Road in Lacombe had a great idea to foster spiritual and intellectual growth seven years ago. They thought it would be apropos to invite people to their church to see beautiful art created by award-winning artists in the community.

• Arts program adds theater to schedule
The Northshore School of the Arts, Southeastern Louisiana University's innovative professional evening arts program for high school juniors and seniors, has added theater to its curricula for fall 2008.

• BUSINESS NOTES
EMPLOYMENT ADVANCEMENTS

• CALENDAR
TODAY

• COMMUNITY REPORT
MEGA RAFFLE

• Delgado, La. Tech hold registration
Delgado and Louisiana Technical College are holding fall regular registration.

• KEEPING THE FAITH
SLIDELL

• Lacombe congregation helps in Guatemala
Members of First Baptist Church of Lacombe recently made it their mission to improve living conditions and help stop hunger for people in need in Guatemala.

• Local resident wraps up UNO research internship
Jordan Theriot of Slidell recently completed an undergraduate summer research internship at the University of New Orleans Advanced Materials Research Institute.

• Military Road
Kelli Busbee was happy to recently donate her hair to Locks of Love, but it was her 6-year-old daughter Madeline's decision to do the same that made her "one proud mom."

• ON THE AGENDA
SLIDELL

• Overcometh Mission Church of Christ Holiness celebrates "triumph"
Location: 2720 Washington Ave. in Slidell.

• Pearl River Town Talk
The parking lot in front of the Pearl River High School gymnasium is awash with senior spirit as seniors from the Class of 2009 use their artistic skills and expression to personalize their individual parking space for the school year.

• Pet adoption day in Slidell Saturday
The Pontchartrain Humane Society holds its Pet Adoption Days on the third Saturday of each month.

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The guest speaker at a recent Slidell Noon Lions Club weekly luncheon was Will Rachal who spoke about the locally formed Veterans Celebrate Freedom organization which was organized this year by a team from the Leadership Northshore class of 2005. The purpose of the Veterans Celebrate Freedom group is to recognize veterans for their service to this country, and to promote the ideals of American freedom, democracy and patriotism, especially among younger Americans. Pictured are Lion Vice President Len Watts, Rachal and Lion Johnny Crow.

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Kasey Club Inc. of Slidell, a holding corporation for the Knights of Columbus Council 2732 in Slidell, leases property to STARC yearly. Here, STARC signs a year's lease for the property adjacent to STARC's Adult East facility at 1541 St. Ann Place in Slidell. The property is maintained by STARC for our clients' use. Pictured are, from left, Dianne Baham, STARC executive director; Victor Doucette, Knights board member; and Vic Lassalle, STARC Board president; and, seated from left, Joseph Lyons Jr., president of the Knights of Columbus Council 2732; and Bob Jones, vice president of Council 2732.

• Shoreline
Anyone boating along the shoreline or crossing Lake Pontchartrain inevitably will see or dodge crab traps. The commercial blue crab fishery depends on them, and shoreline residents also use them.

• SLT's 'extra' purely an act of kindness
Lagniappe service took center stage Tuesday evening as patrons of Slidell Little Theatre's 45th season were feted by their ticket sponsor, Copeland's restaurant.

• SLU
CHORUS, CHORALE

• SPORTS BRIEFS
SYBA ELECTION TODAY

• Stennis Rotary Club helps food ministry
The Stennis Rotary Club recently donated $4,500 to the Mount Olive Food Ministry to help defray the costs of kitchen utilities and food.

• STICKING UP FOR OLDE TOWNE
Sticking up for Olde Towne

• WEEK IN REVIEW
SLIDELL