Mandeville, LA

I was recently in need of a good plumber. Many times we only share horror stories. I'd like to complement Al's Plumbing Company for a professional, quality job from start to finish.

Buyers are free to have extensive inspections on a house during the inspection period of the contract (at their expense) according to the Louisiana purchase agreement. The purchasers had a video inspection of the plumbing performed. It was discovered that some roots were invading the closeout. My clients were not previously aware of the situation. The purchasers requested the repair be preformed by a licensed plumber prior to the closing as part of the inspection response. My sellers agreed to the request.

I contacted a plumber who had a good reputation with many of my associates. He agreed to go to the property that evening or the next morning. I did not hear back from him. I even went to the house to see if there were any signs he had been there. After stalking calling him for a couple of days, I left a message that I would contact another plumber. Still no response. I assume he has plenty of business and has some reason for not showing up or returning my calls.

I had been taking a Certified New Home Sales Professional course offered by my local HBA. I checked their website, St Tammany & Washington Parishes Home Builders Association , and browsed through the associate members list. My call to Al's Plumbing was answered in a professional manner. I was pleased to hear that they could go to the job at 9:00 a.m. the next day. My phone rang at ten till 9 the next morning, they were in the area earlier than expected! I met them at the home. They had arrived in a professional looking van, and both servicemen were wearing Al's Plumbing polo's. We discussed the job further and I gave them the go ahead to do the work. My client had requested that I do so. Upon completion, I returned to the home. They explained the scope of the job and thanked me for the business. The cost came in lower than the video inspector's estimate.

The next time I am in need of a plumber, or know of any one who is, I will not hesitate to reccomend Al's Plumbing Company.

Beau Chene Subdivision, Mandeville, La.
Market Activity for 8/20/2009 - 10/20/2009

Under Contract: 0
Pending But Continue to Show: 0
Open Predication Contract: 0
Sold: 3
New Listings: 8
Price Adjustments: 10
All Active Listings: 41

For more information or to view listings in Beau Chene Subdivision, Mandeville, La. contact Karin today!

Karin Smith - Realtor
ABEK Real Estate
Cell: 985-707-7624
Email: ksmith.realestate@gmail.com
Website: http://www.propertypromenade.com

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I pass Mandeville City Hall almost daily. They have an electronic message board with important messages or upcoming events posted. This week sign showed Oktoberfest- Mandeville Trailhead. I've been living in Mandeville for over 15 yrs, and have lived nearby my entire life. I've never heard of an Oktoberfest Celebration in Mandeville! I looked into it today. It looks like a very interesting event! Lots of good causes will be supported. Mandeville has another fun event for locals. I hope it is the first year of a long standing event.

I live fairly close to the Trailhead. Many times I can hear the music from the bands at the Trailhead. I checked the lineup. If I hadn't have know about this event, I would have certainly wondered what was going on- Yodeling and Polka music!

For more information about events at the Trailhead visit MandevilleTrailhead.com events .

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German Bands, Brats, and lots of Beer!!
Plus nightly beer stein races, kids activities, chicken drop contest,
Yodeling contest, and much more!

Friday, Oct. 16th 4:00pm - 9:30pm - FREE ADMISSION!!
Featuring:
Miss Claudia and Her Biergartners
A-Polka-lypse N.O.
Plus - Entertainment and Contests with Cats Meow Karaoke!


Saturday, Oct. 17th 4:00pm- 9:30pm - $5 ADMISSION . Kids under 12 FREE
Featuring:
Mel Rogers. Wienerschnitzel Orchestra
Benny Grunch & the Bunch
Plus - Entertainment and Contests with Cats Meow Karaoke!

In the Foodgarten:

Scott's Wish will be serving German sampler plates with Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, and a Kaiser Roll. Sausage and Hot Dogs on buns will also be available. Log on to www.ScottsWish.org to learn more.

The St. Tammany Spay & Neuter Group will be selling a variety of German and American Desserts to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth!


In the Biergarten:
What's on tap? Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest, Heineken, Pilsner Urquell, Shiner Bock, Miller Lite

In the Weingarten:
Schmitt Sohne's Relax Red (chillable Red), Superstition (Riesling Pinot Blanc) and Anything Goes (Riesling)

Cocktails:
Jagermeister cocktails including our Fest Featured Shot - The Chicken Drop.

Plus..
Cult Energy Drinks
Soft Drinks & H20 ~ Sno-balls


Please remember . NO OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS!


Where? Mandeville Trailhead Amphitheater
The newly upgraded, scenic and safe local setting offers all of the amenities desired for a quality experience for the entire family. There are now full service concession stands, clean indoor bathrooms, and safe children's play
areas. The terraced grassy area offers unobstructed sight lines of the built-in performance stage for all attendees.

What should I bring?
~ Lawn chairs, blankets, cameras, and children are all welcome!
~ NO outside food or drink allowed. Concessions sales keep it free!
~ NO PETS PERMITTED AT THIS EVENT DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN.
~ NO FOOTBALLS, FLYING OBJECTS, SKATEBOARDS, OR ROLLERBLADES!
~ ATM on site
~ Trailhead Office Lost and Found: 985-624-3147

Volunteer Information:
If you are interested in volunteering, call the Mandeville Trailhead at 985-624-3147 or e-mail us at MandevilleTrailhead@charter.net

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Directions to the Mandeville Trailhead from Slidell or Hammond:

• Take 1-12 east or west to the LA 59 exit, Exit Number 65.
• Go approx 2.9 miles south on LA 59, where it becomes LA 59/Gerard Street.
• Continue South on Girod Street less than 1/2 mile (fire station on left).
• After crossing old RR tracks (now Tammany Trace) - Trailhead on right.
• Parking available on street and on opposite side of venue off of Lafitte Street

Directions to the Mandeville Trailhead from Metairie:

• Take Causeway Bridge North to Mandeville.
• Stay in right lane when coming off of bridge, and veer to right.
• Approx. 300 yards you will come to a traffic light (Monroe Street)
• Take a right on to Monroe Street.
• Go east on Monroe Street, and continue to first stop sign (Lafitte Street)
• Turn Left on to Lafitte Street.
• Proceed two blocks north-Trailhead parking all around venue"

The organizer's have put together a blog for this event. CLICK HERE TO VISIT the BLOG!
LEARN ALL ABOUT the NIGHTLY CONTESTS AND FUN!!

Lakeshore High School: Mandeville, La- Football, Track and Volleyball Schedules

Titan Pride is strong! Come out and support the new school. The athletic facilities are impressive, as are the teams!

Lakeshore High School
Titan Football
Date	Time	Opponent	Home or Away
Friday, August 28th	5:30 p.m.	Franklinton Jamboree	Away
Friday, September 4th	7:00 p.m.	Miller McCoy Academy	Home
Wednesday, September 9th	6:00 p.m.	St. Paul's Academy	Home
Wednesday, September 16th	7:00 p.m.	Mandeville High School	Home
Wednesday, September 23rd.	5:30 p.m.	Pope John Paul High School	Home
Thursday, October 1st	6:00 p.m.	Franklinton High School	Away
Wednesday, October 7th	6:00 p.m.	Shaw High School	Home
Wednesday, October 14th	5:30 p.m.	Northshore High School	Home
Wednesday, October 21st.	6:30 p.m.	Edna Karr High School	Home
Friday, October 30th	7:00 p.m.	Mt. Hermon High School	Home
Wednesday, November 4th	6:00 p.m.	Bogalusa High School	Home
Head Coach: Larry Route

Lakeshore High School
Titan Cross Country
Date	Time	Host	Location
Friday, September 18	4:30 pm	Northshore - Slidell CC Invitational	Mandeville - Fontainebleau State Park
Saturday, September 26	10:00 am	Holy Cross - Chalmette CC Invitational	New Orleans - City Park
Saturday, October 3	8:30 am	St Joseph's CC Invitational	Baton Rouge - Highland Park
Wednesday, October 14	4:00 pm	St Thomas- Christ Episcopal CC Invitational	Covington - CES
Saturday, October 17	8:30 am	Walker High CC Shoot Out	Walker
Wednesday, October 21	4:00 pm	St. Thomas Aquinas - Rollette CC Invitational	Hammond - STA HS
Thursday, October 29	3:30 pm	Brother Martin CC Invitational	New Orleans - City PArk
Tuesday, November 10	3:30 pm	Northshore Metro CC Championships	Hammond - STA HS
Head Coach: Coach Thiel

LAKESHORE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2009

DATE OPPONENT TIME PLACE TEAM

8/17/09 FONTAINEBLEAU 5:00 LAKESHORE JV

8/19/09 MANDEVILLE 3:30 MANDEVILLE FRESH,JV

8/25/09 CHALMETTE JAMBOREE TBA CHALMETTE JV

8/27/09 NORTHSHORE JAMBOREE TBA NORTHSHORE JV

8/31/09 SALMEN 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH & JV

9/2/09 COUNTRY DAY 5:00 LAKESHORE FRESH & JV

9/9/09 SLIDELL 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH & JV

9/12/09 SLU TOURNAMENT TBA SLU JV

9/14/09 JOHN CURTIS 4:00 JOHN CURTIS FRESH, JV

9/16/09 DOMINICAN 4:00 DOMINICAN FRESH, JV

9/17/09 HAMMOND 4:00 HAMMOND FRESH, JV

9/19/09 URSULINE 10:00 URSULINE FRESH, JV

9/21/09 BEN FRANKLIN 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

9/23/09 COVINGTON 4:00 COVINGTON FRESH, JV

9/24/09 PEARL RIVER 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

9/26 LAKESHORE TOURNEY TBA LAKESHORE JV

9/30/09 COUNTRY DAY 4:30 COUNTRY DAY FRESH, JV

10/02-03 COUNTRY DAY TOURNY TBA COUNTRY DAY JV

10/05/09 COVINGTON 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

10/06 PONCHATOULA 4:00 LAKESHORE JV

10/08/09 NORTHLAKE CHRISTIAN TBA LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

10/12/09 JOHN CURTIS 4:00 LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

10/13/09 ST.THOMAS AQUANIS 4:30 ST. THOMAS FRESH, JV

10/21/09 PEARL RIVER 4:00 PEARL RIVER FRESH, JV

10/23-10/24 BEN FRANKLIN TOURNEY TBA BEN FRANKLIN JV

10/29/09 MT. CARMEL 4:30 LAKESHORE FRESH, JV

All Schedules may change without notice. Visit Lakeshore High's Athletics for any updates

Sunset Symphony on the Lake- Grab your crew, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy the event!

Due to the possibility of bad weather on Saturday, September 26th, the Northshore Community Foundation and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra have decided to hold the free concert on Sunday, September 27th at 5:00p.m.

"The Northshore Community Foundation is throwing a lakefront celebration with a performance by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at 5:00p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009 (with a rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2009.) In the Foundation's continued efforts to build a better place, we invite all residentsto join us for the "Sunset Symphony on the Lake", a free concert on Lake Pontchartrain in Old Mandeville. The stage will be located on the Lakefront at Coffee Street in Mandeville. Residents are asked to pack their own food, beverages, blankets and chairs. If anyone would like to Listen in Luxury we will have tables! For more information please contact us at sunsetsymphony@northshorefoundation.org or call (985) 624-7160.

Items to be raffled at the event: ($20 per ticket)

New Orleans Saints VS Tampa Bay Win 4 tickets to the December 27th Game (Section 143: Row 15 Seats 9 & 10 and Row 14 Seats 9 & 10) along with 4 Pregame Sideline Passes

Lee Michaels $2500 Shopping Spree Redeemable at our Lakeside or Shops at Canal locations."

Here's hoping for nice weather. Rain, rain go away! Let the lakefront be dry that day.