In 1972, some 52 years ago, this was the news from the City of Mandeville...
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Veterans Day Program 2024
The annual Veterans Day ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the entrance of the St. Tammany Justice Center in Covington Monday. More than 100 people turned out for the event, which was hosted by American Legion Robert H. Burns Post No. 16.
Dennis W. Charlesworth served as master of ceremonies, and among the dignitaries speaking were Parish President Mike Cooper, Covington Mayor Mark Johnson, Lucy Vennen of Post 16 Auxiliary, Rachel Shaw with the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Matt Cole with the Marine Corps League.
The guest speaker was Tiffany McGary Cyprian, who told about her organization and how it is meeting the housing needs of homeless veterans in St. Tammany Parish.
Mia Ditta sang the national anthem and "God Bless America," and the American Heritage Girls led the Pledge of Allegiance. Arthur Bennet Jr. gave the invocation and the benediction. The St. Tammany Veterans Honor Guard took part in the Advancement of Colors, the three volley Rifle Salute and the playing of "taps."
Here are some photographs. Click on the image to make them larger.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Three Rivers Art Festival 2024
The two day Three Rivers Art Festival was held on Columbia Street in Covington this past weekend, with hundreds of artists and art enthusiasts on hand, along with musical entertainment and informational booths. Food and drink were also available.
Saturday was a great day with good weather and a large crowd. Drizzling rain on Sunday thinned out the crowd, but the festivities continued. Here are some photographs from Sunday morning. Click on the images to make them larger.
Links to past Three Rivers Art Festival Blog Posts...
Three Rivers Art Festival - 2016
Three Rivers Art Festival Flows Into Covington
Three Rivers Art Fest Draws Thousands
Good Old Days On The Lake
In 1970 an article appeared in the St. Tammany Farmer telling about one person's recollections of excursion boats crossing Lake Pontchartrain back and forth to New Orleans. Here is that article. Click on the images to make them larger and more readable.
Here is the text from the article:
For more information see these links:
The Life and Death of the New Camelia Lake Steamer
Monday, November 4, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Children's Museum Re-opens in Mandeville
The Children's Museum of St. Tammany opened the doors on its new location on U.S. Hwy. 190 just east of Mandeville this past Thursday, October 31. The larger space has been outfitted with many of the educational panels and favorite activity areas from the previous location at Koop Drive, plus new exhibits and fun learning sections have been added.
It is located in Suite A at 813 Florida Street, in the building that also has the Triple Nickel Grill, S&S Consignment and St. Francis Thrift Store.
While the old favorites are back, the Market complete with cash register and shopping carts, the boat surrounded by crabs, and the art activity center, there is also now a large gathering room for parties and meetings. Lite Zilla will offer a new light-filled experience, and the shadow wall will delight children with multi-colored shadows.
The Museum is open from Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wings & Wheels at Abita Airport
Saturday, November 2, was a Family Fun Day at St. Tammany Regional Airport, just east of Abita Springs on La. Hwy. 36. The "Wings & Wheels" event brought out a number of visitors and aviation enthusiasts.
A line of vintage trucks and automobiles were on display, the vintage bi-plane was taking folks up in the air, and the skydivers were also on the scene.
There was a DJ spinning music, food trucks to provide lunch, and even educational table displays from the Federal Aviation Administration. Here are some photographs. Click on the images to make them larger.