2007
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CARNIVAL GEMS
Newspaper January 21, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 03 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
96 Words | Readability: Lexile: 740, grade level(s): 4
KREWE OF PACHYDERMS
The Slidell Republican Women's Club will hold its second annual Krewe of Pachyderms Carnival ball Friday.
Cocktails will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m.; the tableau, 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.; and dinner, 8:15 p.m. The event will be held at Pinewood Country Club in Slidell.
The theme is "Local Heroes."
Honored during the event will be firefighters, police officers, city workers, emergency medical technicians, Wildlife and Fisheries workers and the Louisiana National Guard.
The public is invited.
For more information, call Elizabeth Schneider, (985) 863-6161; or Laura Leonard, (985) 645-9996.
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Pachyderms have a ball at Pinewood
Newspaper February 11, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 03 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
273 Words | Readability: Lexile: 800, grade level(s): 4 5
The Slidell Republican Women's Club recently held its second annual Krewe of Pachyderms ball at Pinewood Country Club.
The theme was "Unsung Heroes!", which enabled club members to honor unsung heroes in the Slidell community.
Each of the selected organizations sent a representative who served as a duke during the ball.
The organizations, their dukes and the maids escorted were:
-- Slidell Police Department: Capt. Kevin Foltz and Mary O'Neil.
-- St. Tammany Fire Services: John O'Neil, director of Fire Services, and Beth Royer.
-- Emergency medical technicians: Teddy Macke and Joy Dunn.
-- Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries: Chuck Strain and Michelle Schneider.
-- City of Slidell: Councilman Ray Canada and Karen Fandal.
-- Louisiana National Guard: Sgt. Nicholas Guidry and Joyce Knight.
Longtime member Joy Dunn was crowned queen and Teddy Macke, an emergency medical technician, was crowned king.
Elizabeth Schneider, president of the club, was mistress of ceremonies, with Mona Mathius providing the narration.
The honorees and maids were introduced and a detailed mission of each organization was presented, with specially selected music providing accompaniment as each member of the court paraded through the room.
Each maid decorated their table in accordance with the duke's occupation.
A buffet dinner was served and music was provided by Bobby Ohler.
Caption: Slidell City Court Judge Jim Lamz and his wife, Deanna Hamilton Lamz.
Krewe of Pachyderms Queen Joy Dunn with Pauline Macke and King Teddy Macke.
Maid Mary O'Neil and Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan.
Sgt. Nicholas Guidry and Maid Joyce Knight.
Bren Bishop and Mel Leonard.
Karen Fandal, Beth Royer and Rita Tregre.
John O'Neil, Stephanie Berault and Slidell Mayor Ben Morris.
GOP HONORS ITS OWN AT GALA BANQUET
NewspaperMarch 15, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Author: Elizabeth Moore | Page: 22 | Section: MANDEVILLE PICAYUNE | Column: North shore Notables
625 Words
Sen. Tom Schedler was in the spotlight at the third annual Lincoln/Reagan Day Banquet at Benedict's Plantation on Feb. 23.
Jeff Crouere, president of the Northshore Republican Men's Club, which sponsored the event, announced that Schedler was the recipient of the Republican of the Year award. Crouere presented Schedler with an engraved crystal ice bucket. He also lauded Schedler for his "tremendous accomplishments for the party."
A surprised Schedler said, "I had no earthly idea. How honored I am. I am deeply humbled." Schedler then recognized former Gov. Dave Treen as the "father of this party."
Earlier in the evening, Mike Stevens said the invocation and Parish President Kevin Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb. 12, 1809, and for years Republican organizations have held a Lincoln Day dinner in the month of February. Ronald Reagan was born on Feb. 6, 1911, and the Northshore Republican Men's and Women's Clubs decided to honor Reagan as well. Crouere said that the banquet was named for Lincoln and Reagan because they are "the most popular presidents of all time."
Roger Villere, chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party, said that the party is thriving in Louisiana and emphasized the importance of recruiting quality candidates.
Featured speaker Dan Juneau, president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, spoke about money and budget issues and the insurance crisis. He compared the way that Florida explored the insurance issues after a disaster with Louisiana's response following the "evil twins Katrina and Rita."
Along with Crouere, Northshore Republican Men's Club officers are Hammy Gascon, first vice president; Ronnie Gracianette, second vice president; Mike Stevens, secretary; Frank Hester, treasurer; and board members Schedler, Alan Churchill, Addison Ellis, Mike Holland, Bren Bishop and Ray Canada.
Event co-sponsors and presidents of the organizations are: Bayou Women'sRepublican Club, Sharon Schad; Coalition of Republican Professionals, Stewart Shields; Mandeville Republican Women, Betty Oliver; Republican Party of St. Tammany, Stephanie Berault; and Slidell Republican Women's Club, Elizabeth Schneider.
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Elizabeth Moore is a Covington resident. News about west St. Tammany social events can be sent to her at 1001 N. U.S. 190, Covington, LA 70433, or call 893-0612 or e-mail her at lizards1960@cs.com.
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NORTHSHORE'S TOP GOP: Northshore Republican Men's Club President Jeff Crouere and state Sen. Tom Schedler, who was presented with the Republican of the Year award at the Lincoln/Reagan Day Banquet.
Ron Thomas, Leslie and Jim Rozycki, Alice and Mike Torry of Mandeville.
State Rep. Tim Burns and Karen Burns, Lynn and Eddie Pablovich of Mandeville.
Hammy and Sharon Gascon, Lane and Laura Carson of Covington.
Rick Delaune and Clerk of the Court Malise Prieto of Mandeville, Sonia York and Preston Marx of Covington.
Mandeville Republican Women President Betty Oliver and Ralph Onstad of Mandeville.
Slidell Republican Women's Club President Elizabeth Schneider, Bren Bishop of Slidell.
State Rep. Diane Winston of Covington, Republican Party of St. Tammany President Stephanie Berault of Slidell.
Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party Roger Villere of Metairie, Vanessa Crouere and Northshore Republican Men's Club President Jeff Crouere of Mandeville.
Mike and Jan Stevens of Mandeville, Steve Stefancik of Slidell.
State Rep. Steve Scalise and Jennifer Scalise of Jefferson.
Former Gov. Dave Treen, Gayle Jones of Mandeville.
District Attorney Walter Reed, state Sen. Ben Nevers.
Argiro and Bob Morgan of Mandeville.
Kathy and Warren Berault of Slidell.
Randy Lawshé of Pearl River, Scott Ballard of Covington.
Ruthanne Hilker and John Keller of Mandeville, Helen Camp of Covington.
Judge Reggie Badeaux, Joan deLaureal of Covington, Marie Morton of Madisonville.
Addison and Penny Ellis of Covington.
Betty and Rudy Viener of Mandeville.
Cynthia and Chuck Sicard of Mandeville.
Will Crain of Madisonville, Susan and Gary Leonard of Mandeville.
Morgan Stewart of New Orleans, Kristin McLaren of Mandeville.
Alicia Irm
Slidell's Williams named volunteer of year - United Way to honor councilwoman on Thursday
NewspaperApril 15, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Author: Beth Martin St. Tammany bureau | Page: 01 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
608 Words
Slidell City Councilwoman Pearl Williams enjoys volunteering with different groups, meeting people and tackling various tasks to help others in the community, and now one of those organizations gets to show its appreciation with an official gesture.
United Way Serving St. Tammany will recognize Williams as the 2006 Volunteer of the Year during the 2006 United Way Victory Celebration on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Louisiana Grill in Mandeville. The event is by invitation.
Williams, who likes doing projects, especially those that benefit children, said she was shocked to learn of the award selection.
"My mother worked and did not have the extra time (to volunteer)," she said, noting that she does not have a job, other than her local government position. "I'm able to be involved and have the contacts that I enjoy." Having to decline requests for help, though, because of time limitations is difficult, she said.
United Way chose the active community volunteer for the special honor because of her "tireless dedication" to the organization, which several years ago set up the regional office of the United Way of Greater New Orleans, said Susan Revolta, United Way St. Tammany office manager in Covington. Williams, who has served on the St. Tammany United Way Leadership Council since 2005 and is an active fund-raiser, was a founding committee member for the annual Red Beans and Rice Cook-Off and decorations committee chairwoman for the Glitz, Glamour and Giving holiday kick-off event for United Way. She also began this year periodically visiting, evaluating and reviewing St. Tammany agencies funded by United Way.
Williams said that she has gained a more comprehensive understanding of the organization through volunteering, dispelling for her the common misconception that most money raised in St. Tammany Parish goes to United Way in New Orleans. She also has received from site visits first-hand knowledge of the "wonderful" community programs of the Youth Service Bureau and STARC.
Shirleen Carter, United Way Serving St. Tammany's executive director, said the dedicated volunteer never seeks recognition for her work but deserves it. She always is "willing and available" to serve others, irregardless of the capacity, she said.
Williams serves on the Children Wish Endowment board of directors, is past president of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Women's Health Alliance (formerly the Women's Health Foundation) and a member of the Slidell Women's Petroleum Cluband Slidell Women's Republican Club.
She has been chairwoman of the Children's Wish Endowment fund-raising fashion show for 18 of its 20 years and has been involved with the American Heart Association, Friends of Slidell Community Playground, Pediatric Foundation of the North Shore and the former Sen. Walter Boasso Advisory Committee.
Williams, who initially was elected to the Slidell City Council in 1982, fills an at-large position, representing the entire city upon election and re-election for a term expiring in 2010. She has been appointed to the 9-11 Memorial, SlidellBeautification and Garbage Review committees and served as chairwoman of the 1988 Slidell Centennial Committee.
She is a Leadership Slidell and New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute alumni, St. Tammany Municipal Association past president and member of Women in Municipal Government, National League of Cities and the Louisiana Municipal Association.
She has received awards from Leadership Slidell, NorthShore Regional Medical Center and Children's Wish and was an honorary member of the Slidell North Shore Rotary Club.
The New Iberia native moved to Slidell in 1972 from Tulsa, Okla. She and her husband, Jerry, have three children and four grandchildren.
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STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD
Slidell City Councilwoman Pearl Williams, shown working on her latest volunteer project, says that she's glad to have the time to devote to helping others.
CLUBS
NewspaperMay 17, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 18 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
108 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1070, grade level(s): 7 8 9
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
The Slidell Republican Women's Club met recently at Phil's Marina Cafe near Slidell.
The guest speaker was state Sen. Tom Schedler who brought the group up to date on legislative issues including the Louisiana Road Home program.
New members were Suzie Hunt, Barbara Carlos, Donna Faucheux and Lydia Foght.
The group's installation banquet will be held later this month at La Provence near La combe.
Caption: Slidell Republican Women's Club President Elizabeth Schneider with state Sen. Tom Schedler.
New Slidell Republican Women's Club members with membership chairwoman Mona Mathius, right, are, from left, Suzie Hunt, Barbara Carlos, Donna Faucheux and Lydia Foght.
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CLUBS
NewspaperJune 14, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 08 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
179 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1140, grade level(s): 9 10 11-12
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
The Louisiana Federation of Republican Women held its spring board meeting April 20-22 at the Holiday Inn in Covington.
Seven unit clubs, including the Slidell Republican Women's Club, were represented at the event.
A reception was given by former Louisiana Gov. Dave Treen at his Beau Chene home in Mandeville.
Meetings were held at the Holiday Inn, as was the banquet, which was hosted by the Slidell Republican Women's Club.
Suzanne Crow, president of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women, was the featured speaker.
Pianist Ronnie Kole entertained the members, performing a variety of classical pieces and requests from the audience, said Laura Leonard, publicity chairwoman of the Slidell Republican Women's Club.
For information about the club and its activities, contact Membership Chairwoman Mary Jean Herman at 863-5101.
Caption:
Louisiana Federation of Republican Women President Suzanne Crow receives a corsage from Slidell Republican Women's Club President Elizabeth Schneider.
Slidell Republican Women's Club Vice President Joy Dunn with former Louisiana Gov. Dave Treen.
Elizabeth Schneider and her husband, state Rep. Pete Schneider.
Elizabeth Schneider with guest performer Ronnie Kole.
GOP Women install officers
NewspaperJuly 1, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 18 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
239 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1340, grade level(s): >12
The Slidell Republican Women's Club held its installation banquet recently at La Provence restaurant in Big Branch, near Lacombe.
St. Tammany Parish coroner Dr. Peter Galvin was the guest speaker for the evening. He offered an update on the impact post-Katrina growth has had on the St. Tammany healthcare system, and gave interesting insight into new discoveries that have been made in the field of forensic medicine.
Earning special recognition at the banquet was Slidell City Court Judge Jim Lamz who received the club's Superior Leadership award.
This honor is presented annually to a local citizen who has demonstrated diligence and tenacity in improving and maintaining the quality of life in St. Tammany Parish and beyond.
Lamz also was the installing officer. Taking office at that time were Karen Fandal, Joy Dunn, Dee Canada, Cecelia Drennan, Mary Jean Herman, Sandra Williams, Mona Mathius and Elizabeth Schneider.
For more information on the Slidell Republican Women's Club, call Mary Jean Herman, membership chairwoman, at 863-5101.
Caption:
Officers of the Slidell Republican Women's Club were installed recently. They are, from left, Karen Fandal, Joy Dunn, Dee Canada, Cecelia Drennan, Mary Jean Herman, Sandra Williams, Mona Mathius and Elizabeth Schneider.
Incoming President Karen Fandal, left, with outgoing President Elizabeth Schneider.
Awards Chairwoman Dee Canada presents the Slidell Republican Women's Club Superior Leadership award to Slidell City Court Judge Jim Lamz.
Dr. Peter Galvin was the guest speaker at the club's installation banquet.
Political novice runs for Tammany council - She wants to bring fresh ideas to the table
Newspaper September 1, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 01 | Section: METRO
267 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1230, grade level(s): 11-12
St. Tammany bureau
Slidell businesswoman and educator Donna Faucheux has announced her candidacy for the 9th District seat on the St. Tammany Parish Council.
Faucheux, a Republican seeking her first political office, said, "My motivation for running is to make a difference in my community. I am not a politician, which I believe makes me a good candidate."
"I want to bring new and innovative ideas to help our parish and state move forward and grow,' she said. "While still addressing my district's agenda, I believe I will be able to work well with other members on the council and other local government officials to advance the cause of the parish."
The 9th District seat is being vacated by Barry Bagert, who is not running for re-election after six terms in office. The election is Oct. 20.
Faucheux said key issues that need to be addressed include drainage, traffic congestion, facilities for youth recreation and manageable economic growth for eastern St. Tammany.
She and her husband own Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream in Slidell. She is a former elementary school teacher who continues to work as a substitute teacher in the parish school system. Faucheux, who has a master's degree in business administration from Southeastern Louisiana University, also has worked as a financial manager.
Faucheux, 55, is a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, the Slidell RepublicanWomen's Club, Slidell Business Professional Women's Club and Selene Carnival Club.
She and her husband, Coy, were honored as Katrina heroes by the Dunkin Brands Community Foundation and donated their monetary award to the Slidell Police Department.
The couple has two sons.
Funeral Notice - GROCE
NewspaperOctober 13, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 05 | Section: METRO
237 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1140, grade level(s): 9 10 11-12
Earline Elfert Groce, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt died of Alzheimer's Disease at Jo Ann's Golden Girls home on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Earline was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Earl and Evelyn Elfert and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes. She was 65 years old.
She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1959 and attended the University of New Orleans, Delgado Community College and Illinois State University. She retired from The Travelers Insurance Company Marine Division as company notary and ocean marine claims representative. Earline served as secretary of the Slidell RepublicanWomen's Club, past President of South Shore Yacht Club women's auxiliary and past President of the Tammany Yacht Club's women's auxiliary. She is and always will be dearly missed by her husband of 47 years, Walter Groce; children: Karen, Gene and Richard; grandchildren: Christina, Cassie, Garrett, Emily, Alexis, Kaylin, Aubrey and Avery; and great-grandchild, Caiden. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery), on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Louisiana Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, 3717 Government St., Alexandria, LA 71302, (800) 272-3900 are preferred.
To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Republican Women meet
NewspaperOctober 21, 2007 | Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA)
Page: 26 | Section: SLIDELL PICAYUNE
138 Words
The Slidell Republican Women's Club recently hosted the second of two political forums.
The first was for the candidates for Parish Council seats. The more recent was for candidates seeking state offices.
The forums were held at the Slidell Holiday Inn.
The club's monthly business meeting and luncheon followed the forums.
Slidell Republican Women's Club meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held August through May. Reservations are required. For more information about the club, membership or meeting attendance, call Mary Jean Herman at (985) 863-5105.
Caption: Slidell Republican Women's Club membership chairwoman Mary Jean Herman, left, with new members Pam Franklin, center. and Arlene Thomas.
Beth Rayer reads letters from active-duty military personnel serving in Iraq.
Patriotic songs are performed by Darrin and Donna Guidra during a recent meeting of the Slidell Republican Women's Club.