Community Opportunities Abound
During this Thanksgiving month, we in the Community of Covington have much for which to be grateful. It is unlikely there is a better place on earth to be. That said, some of our residents could benefit from a helping hand.
Knights of Columbus Coat Drive
Our local Knights of Columbus are collecting small children's (toddler - 12 years old) coats for distribution to those in need.


Jackets in good shape may be dropped off at the collection box at Acquistapace's Grocery or the Children's Dental Cottage in Madisonville.
Covington Police Department Toy Drive
The Caroline Darby’s Christmas Wish, formerly known as Covington Police Toys for Tots was started in 1995 by Sgt. Wayne Mayberry and the Marines along with a host of CovPD employees, mainly Caroline Darby.

An average of 500 children attend this event annually.  It takes about 6 to 8 thousand dollars plus a host of volunteers to provide this special experience for our children.

CovPD is asking for help to keep this program thriving and continuing to put smiles on children’s faces. If so inclined, please mail your donation to:

          Caroline Darby’s Christmas Wish
           PO Box 4074, Covington LA 70434
Questions: Contact Tammy Bushnell @ 985-892-8500 Opt 2
Get Your Hands Dirty ... For a Couple of Hours
and help Keep Covington Beautiful
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
TO HELP RE-PLANT THE DOWNTOWN PLANTERS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
9:30 TO NOON
MEET AT COVINGTON TRAILHEAD

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER,
GLOVES & YOUR FAVORITE TROWEL

LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP
There's Nothing to do in this Town ...
Chillin' at the River
Thursday, November 5th
Bogue Falaya Park
5:00 - 7:30pm

Bring your chairs, your masks
and your refreshments.
Thursday, November 12th
Bogue Falaya Park
5:00 - 7:30pm

Social distancing circles provided.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
Re-plant downtown planters
(9:30am - noon)

St. Tammany Art Association Outdoor Art Market
(Lee Lane, 10am - 2pm)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
(Bogue Falaya Hall, noon, free)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th
Council Meeting (6:00pm)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
Veteran's Day Ceremony
(Justice Center, 10:00am)
Zumba - If you're moving, you're doing it right : )
William Kentzel
People We Knew, People We Know
Pictured above is the rear of 610 East Rutland Street after one of Covington's downtown fires near the turn of the 20th century. The home was purchased by John Edis Smith in 1850. Smith was the founder of Smith Hardware ... located where Shoefflé is located today on Columbia Street.
During the 1930's, Smith's daughter (Suzy) recalls a day in July of 1862 when Union soldiers inspected the streets of Covington. Suzy went into the home, pumped water from the well and served the soldiers. Her father warned the men of an ambush during their return to Madisonville, so they left with great haste.
Dressed in long sleeved, woolen uniforms, two of the soldiers died due to heat stroke during their double time march along the river banks.
Suzy, as a young woman, would marry William Kentzel. They would operate the St. Tammany Farmer beginning in 1878, then open a printing shop in 1900. They would have a son named William who had a son named William who had a son named William (who we knew as Billy) who had a son named William (called Trey). Today, the family still operates Kentzel Printing at 217 N. New Hampshire Street.
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That's a good thing.

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