Sophisticated Woman Magazine - April 2018

Enterprising Woman Gail Brown

Ion Alkaline Water Foodies & Friends

Lemon Caper Chicken

Our Fashion Picks High Fashion High Contrast

The Northshore’s Best 2017 Winners

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On the Cover: Enterprising Woman

Gail Brown............................................................... 18 Our Fashion Picks................................................... 20 Foodies and Friends Lemon Caper Chicken............................................ 27 The Northshore’s Best 2017 Winners

A P R I L 2 0 1 8 ENTERPRISING WOMAN

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Gail Brown Ion Alkaline Water

HOME & GARDEN Garden Hoses No April Fools in the Garden.................................. 29

Raise a Glass to Your Health.................................... 18

FOOD & ENTERTAINING SUMMER FUN FOR NORTHSHORE KIDS Summer Camps........................................................ 6

BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Foodies and Friends How to Entertain (Yourself) During Food Prep..... 26 Lemon Caper Chicken .......................................... 27 Gin Cocktails for Your Spring Soiree................... 28

Behind the Scenes

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Our Enterprising Woman’s Cover Shoot................. 5 Realize Your Destiny Dynamic................................................................... 11

BOOK REVIEW Jeff Vandermeer Annihilation.............................................................. 14

Our Fashion Picks HIgh Fashion. High Contrast.................................. 22

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Editor’s Note............................................................. 6

Healthy Options

Kids Being Kids....................................................... 30

Energy Drinks: #Notforchildren............................... 8

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Ribbon Cuttings...................................................... 33

Gep What?

Notes and Noteables............................................. 34

Dr. Nancy Gravel...................................................... 10

April Calendar......................................................... 36

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Behind the Scenes Enterprising Woman Gail Brown We met up with our Enterprising Woman Gail Brown at Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville. She prepared for her cover photo shoot by having her hair done by Erica Eisenhardt and makeup done by Stephanie Zeller. While getting pampered, we asked Gail some questions so we could get to know her a little better.

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Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Editor Chelsea Adams Sales Manager Lorie Hollis Art Director Pam Hendrix

SW: What’s your favorite splurge food?

GB: Real pasta, not the gluten-free kind.

Graphic Artist Elise Apffel Senior Account Executive Gina Smith

SW: Are you a dog or cat person?

GB: A dog person. I love bulldogs.

Account Executives Suzanne Lucido, Susie Welch Contributing Writers Chelsea Adams, Joy Feldman,

SW: What’s your favorite song to belt out in the shower?

GB: Any Patsy Cline song, but I especially love to sing Crazy.

Ellis V. Lucia, Lisa Ribbeck Lyons, Mary Speed and Jill Willie Contributing Photographers Michelle Preau and Steve Randon

SW: What’s your dream vacation?

GB: A long train trip across Canada like on the Orient Express.

Videographer Van Dixon, iFilmLife Media Fashion Stylist Sharon Bilbe Intern Meghan Carrigan

SW: What was your favorite subject in school?

GB: Biology.

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Joy Feldman, NC, JD, is the author of two books on the essential principle of “you are what you eat.” Joy writes a column on children’s health issues for Sophisticated Woman magazine.

Meghan Carrigan is a senior at Lakeshore High School where she is senior class president, participates in track and field and plays the trumpet. She plans to major in graphic design in college.

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editor’s note

SPRING INTO ACTION APRIL IS A busy time on the Northshore. Take a look at our calendar of events, and you’ll quickly discover how much is going on this month.

It’s a busy time here at Sophisticated Woman, too. Our annual Hats Off Luncheon is set for April 13 at the Greystone in Mandeville. If you haven’t bought tickets already, do so immediately. Our keynote speaker, Katie Walthall Mehnert, will deliver an unforgettable message you don’t want to miss.

Mehnert is the founder of Pink Petro,™ a global community and career resource that attempts to close the gender gap in the energy industry. That’s an important endeavor, given how few women traditionally work in this sector. In fact, women make up just 22 percent of the energy industry’s workforce, ranking it next to last in gender diversity.

I’m certainly interested in hearing Mehnert’s perspective as someone who has spent 20 years working for oil giants like BP and Shell.

Her speech will offer some useful insights that should help Northshore women break into traditionally male-dominated fields.

But the keynote speech isn’t the only reason you should plan to attend Hats Off. First, you finally have a place to wear that great hat that’s been taking up space in your closet! Second, you’ll get to meet the Enterprising Women of 2017 and learn who our readers voted as Enterprising Woman of 2017.

Last, and perhaps most importantly, the Hats Off Luncheon supports a great charity, James Storehouse Louisiana. The nonprofit collects items and funds to provide resources for foster families and for teens aging out of the foster care system. A silent auction featuring lots of great items and services will benefit James Storehouse’s mission. Sponsorships are also available.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a dynamic speaker, enjoy a delicious meal in the company of wonderful ladies and support a great cause.

Buy tickets at sophisticatedwoman.com or call our office at 985-893-7350.

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SUMMER FUN FOR NORTHSHORE KIDS Keeping your kids entertained during the summer is tough, but it’s important to keep them active and moving. According to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, the rate of severe obesity among young children has increased significantly since 2013.

Help them stay engaged and moving during summer vacation by enrolling your kids in one of the Northshore’s fantastic day camps. You’ll find some options in the pages that follow.

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Campers complete exciting projects with different mediums such as oil, pastel, watercolor and marker each day! Our afternoon 3D art class is packed with cool projects like drawing on pillows!

Established in 1976, Camp Old Hickory is celebrating more than 40 years of unforgettable summer fun! Your children will enjoy horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, team sports and much more!

Kids cook breakfast, lunch, snacks and explore wacky science experiments, gardening, indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts and more!

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Weekly Sessions run 5/28–7/20 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Ages 5–12 CAMP OLD HICKORY 73234 Louisiana Ave., Covington 985-892-4788 rscafidel@live.com, campoldhickory.com

Weekly Sessions run May 28–Aug 17 $295 plus tax, includes all meals Ages 5–13 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Extended Care: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

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Storms Karate Summer Camp

West St. Tammany YMCA

The action-packed camp for kids builds confidence, discipline and focus. Kids love camp because it’s fun. Parents love it because it helps their children learn and grow. Fitness, dance, sports, crafts, games and field trips, including Elevation Station, bowling, Global Wildlife and more!

YMCA camp gives children and teens the opportunity to get outdoors, discover new interests, be physically active, and develop confidence, independence, leadership and social skills. All camp staff share our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. They complete a rigorous 30-hour training program as well as being CPR and First-Aid certified.

Weekly Sessions 5/28–8/3 (No camp the week of July 4th) 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (Free before and after care) Ages 5–11, LIMITED SPOTS (25 kids maximum) STORMS KARATE 4420 Highway 22, Mandeville, 985-674-7887 stormskarate.com, mskfrontdesk@gmail.com.

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Energy Drinks: #Notforchildren WRITTEN BY JOY FELDMAN, NC JD

CHILDREN AS YOUNG as 12 years old are guzzling energy drinks. They have a long day of school, then sports practice and late nights of studying ahead of them. How do these young people make it through? Ah, yes, those energy drinks—sexy, sparkling and sweet. Yet many do not realize that one energy drink has the equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar and two shots of espresso. And even more alarming, kids often imbibe more than one of these drinks a day.

What they don’t often realize is that these fizzy, high-caffeinated energy drinks can cause negative health, social, emotional and behavioral issues, including dehydration, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, anxiety and insomnia. In fact, according to a 2011 edition of Nutrition Review, hospital emergency room visits by 12 to 17 year olds increased from 1,145 in 2007 to 1,499 in 2011.

Sadly, drinking too many of these superpowered drinks in a daily dose can even result in death. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that “energy drinks are not appropriate for children and adolescents and should never be consumed.”

So what are your options? Try replacing your afternoon energy drink with these healthy alternatives: 1. Drink water. When you are dehydrated, metabolic actions slow and you feel sluggish.

Drinking water will help you feel more alert and energetic.

2. Eat healthy, protein-rich snacks. Lean proteins along with healthy fats and complex carbs deliver nutrients to your body and promote energy.

3. Drink some vegetables. Dark green vegetables like spinach, parsley and kale are great sources of B vitamins, which your body requires for metabolism to run at its peak.

4. Take a nap. A 30-minute snooze can relieve stress and bolster the immune system.

Here’s to your health!

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NOW THAT SPRING is here, many people are planning a summer roadtrip. Or kids need to be dropped off at summer camp that sometimes means a long drive.

Those trips often mean driving across a bridge, a task that strikes fear in the hearts of many. Gephyrophobia is the anxiety disorder or phobia characterized by the fear of bridges. The fear is so bad for some that they avoid routes that will take them over bridges. One person related the following story to me: “I have started to have terrible panic attacks while driving on highways and also when having to drive across bridges. I never really had a problem before, and now I am so afraid. My husband and I had to travel to North Carolina and I was of no help to him. He had to do all of the driving and could not rest at all!”

In its simplest terms, anxiety is a form of stress. A lot is based on worries of what may happen. Worries that, for the most part, are irrational or have no chance of happening in a zillion years!

But even if the worry may seem ridiculous or illogical, the effects on the body are quite real.

Anxiety hits the nervous system with a hard punch, setting off the biological alarm system that protects us from danger. This may serve you well if you are being attacked by a grizzly bear, but it’s not as useful when you are in your car on the way to summer camp with no bears anywhere near the highway or on the bridge.

This kind of irrational fear can be overcome.

Help is available for phobias like gephyrophobia.

Do your research and seek out the answer.

Happy traveling!

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ON A TELEVISION program called Good Times, JJ, one of the main characters, frequently exclaimed “Dy-no-mite!” I believe that everyone has dynamite inside. The resurrection of Christ is a good place to examine that potential.

A massive boulder rolled in place at the entrance of the tomb of Christ weighed about two tons, yet the stone did not stay there. When the time was right, the guards were powerless to keep the stone in place. Whatever, your barriers maybe, when the time is right, the obstacles will no longer be a hindrance.

Have you people who waver in the integrity of their friendship? With you one minute, talk about you in the next? About 500 people testified to the resurrection of Christ.

Misrepresenting the truth does not change its veracity. Your power is not within what others may think or not think about you but within your own person.

Billy Graham said of Easter, “God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’”

The unsealed tomb, the myriad of witnesses, love eternal are catalysts for understanding that you are no ordinary you and have a plethora of resources to go beyond past obstructions and disadvantages.

Think of the times that you have been present seeing your own or others’ dreams come true: graduations, births, good test results, jobs, ribbon-cuttings, soldiers returning home and the day-to-day joys of serendipitous happenings. Recall these former successes, and encourage your heart to embrace the hope of realizing your destiny.

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cover story

ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Gail Brown

Raise a Glass to Your Health WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

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Gail Brown she is a miracle, but she doesn’t feel like one. She has battled two forms of cancer, undergone multiple surgeries and beat astonishing odds. This businesswoman, wife and advocate shares her journey through traditional and naturopathic medicine to become the healthy, thriving person she is today.

Her journey is an inspiration in more ways than one. Just before she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Brown’s husband RJ was investigating the benefits of alkaline water.

He tore apart more than 50 alkaline systems, seeking the one that gave the best results.

“RJ had already begun researching alkaline water as a cure for his gout when I got sick,” Brown explained. “He believed in the benefits of the water, but was unhappy with the quality of the filters available. He spent countless hours taking filters apart, noting components he liked and finding solutions for those he didn’t.”

Through the process, he developed a water purifier that cured his health maladies. The system he created became Ion Alkaline Water, LLC, the country’s only brick-and-mortar retail store where customers can buy or lease units for their homes and businesses. From an Ion Alkaline Water location, consumers can refill a pre-paid container on an as-needed basis.

Thanks to her husband’s investigation into alkaline water and naturopathic medicine, Brown’s approach to cancer treatment changed dramatically from her diagnosis of uterine cancer in 2010 to her pancreatic cancer diagnosis several years later. “I considered myself lucky that I did not need chemotherapy or radiation following my uterine surgery,” she said. “By the time I received my second cancer diagnosis, RJ was already aware of the benefits of alkaline water as well as other functional medicine alternatives to improve his own health. We decided to pursue naturopathic medicine as a focus of my recovery.”

The couple were living in Hawaii when Brown was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

After consulting with doctors there, the couple decided to return to the New Orleans area for treatment and where her family lives. Despite the whirlwind caused by the diagnosis and move, the couple married on August 7, 2013, leaving for the mainland later the same day.

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A week after arriving home, Brown had a stent implanted to alleviate the jaundice followed shortly by the “Whipple” surgery, a procedure that removed 60 percent of her pancreas along with her gallbladder, bile duct, duodenum and part of her stomach. Her outlook was bleak, with doctors giving her a 98 percent chance of her cancer returning without chemotherapy and radiation. “In my heart, I knew I would not survive chemo, so I took the 2 percent chance of living and decided to use alternative methods, whatever the odds,” she said. “Today, I am more than four-and-a-half years cancer free.”

Drawing on the work of Nobel Prize winner Dr. Otto Warburg, the couple recognized that diseases, including cancer, cannot exist in alkaline environments. They developed a naturopathic protocol to sustain alkaline levels in her body. Ion Alkaline Water was at the top of the list, followed by a strict diet of mostly fresh fruit and vegetables and a daily dose of 35 percent food-grade hydrogen peroxide and supplements. It is a protocol she vows to continue for the rest of her life.

“The key is in knowing what you should eat and drink to maintain an alkaline environment.

People think because it says alkaline on a bottle that it is alkaline. Real alkaline water contains active hydrogen that begins to dissipate after 48 hours. This is why it cannot be bottled. To achieve all of the health benefits of alkaline water, you need to drink it fresh,” she said.

“Bottled water, no matter the brand or the claims, are all acidic. Bottled water also adds to our carbon footprint as it is the biggest source of plastic pollution on the planet,” she said.

More than four years from her diagnosis, Brown’s progression in health mirrors the progression of the business. After opening the first store in Mandeville in 2013, Ion Alkaline Water has grown to seven locations along the Gulf Coast. There are plans for 25 additional locations across the United States and a manufacturing facility.

Brown and her husband believe strongly in the benefits of alkaline water and want others to share her success with others. To that end, cancer patients receive free refills at all Ion Alkaline Water locations.

“Sometimes I am shocked at how positive this journey has been. Life is a pendulum. It swings to the extremes in both directions. I now celebrate two anniversaries in August—the date of my wedding and the date of my cancer surgery. I plan to continue celebrating both for many more years to come,” she said.

ION Alkaline Water has several locations on the North and South shores. Stores are located at 1802 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 5 in Mandeville, 101 Commercial Square in Slidell, 3501 Severn, Suite B in Metairie and 3648 Magazine St. in New Orleans.

Learn more at ionalkalinewater.com.

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Bold is Never Boring WRITTEN BY SHARON BILBE PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PREAU

BLACK AND WHITE pieces in your wardrobe need not be boring. This combination can be vibrant and fresh with rich textures, intricate details and eye-catching patterns. All you need is a pop of color to finish a look…or not.

This spring you will see fabrics in gingham – so hot right now – bold laces, gauzy linen and animal prints made into sheer or breezy pieces.

As always, denim remains a staple in short, long, skinny or wide varieties. Accessories are bolder than ever in size, color and texture.

Espadrilles are making a comeback as well as natural fibers in handbags, jewelry and shoes.

Get ready for spring by adding these pieces to your wardrobe staples.

Jenna Black hanky-hem dress, $56, beaded scarf, $58 – Mackenzie & Me Straw purse $59, black/white snakeskin espadrille, $99 – Shoeffle’

Tyriel Black, spaghetti-strap top, $40, white flare-leg jeans, $45 – Columbia Street Mercantile Gray fringed hoop earrings, $34 – Mackenzie & Me Gladiator block-heeled sandal in pewter, $59 – Shoeffle’

Jenna Black cold-shoulder top, $72, white raw-hem skinnies, $69, yellow flower drop earrings, $34, black and white gingham slides, $51 – Mackenzie & Me

Jenna Cold-shoulder gingham top with flutter detail, $65, black skort with grommet detail, $67 – Mackenzie & Me Black choker with druzy, $20 – Columbia Street Mercantile

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Jenna Gray heavy fringe hem skinnies, $98, black star studded cross body bag, $36, silver star sneakers $60 – Mackenzie & Me

Tyriel Black tulle multi-tiered top, $26, white and black striped wide-legged trousers, $39, black and white chevron clutch, $38 – Columbia Street Mercantile, Silver metallic block-heel ankle straps, $49 – Shoeffle’

Jenna Snakeskin cold shoulder top, $64, black skinnies, $50 – Simply Chic Boutique Black suede platforms, $109 – Shoeffle’

Tyriel White eyelet-backed blouse, $42, black pull-on crop pants with grommet ankle detail, $74 – Columbia Street Mercantile Straw clutch, $39, tan and gold leather block heal sandals, $129 – Shoeffle’

Tyriel White gauze deep V-neck and wide leg romper, $218, motherof-pearl drop earrings, $65 – Suella Boutique White lace tube, $16 – Columbia Street Mercantile Desert sand snake cone-heeled sandal, $119 – Shoeffle’

Jenna Ivory off-the-shoulder eyelet dress, $86, black suede ankle strap heel, $38 – Mackenzie & Me

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How to Entertain (Yourself) During Food Prep WRITTEN BY ELLIS V. LUCIA

IT’S THE PART of cooking that no one ever talks about. It’s a topic rarely covered on the countless food shows hosted by famous chefs. Prepping food for a recipe is not glamorous and does not sell ads. Even so, this mundane, time-consuming task simply must be done. There are a few ways I like to spend my time while prepping food. Music is an option, and a counter TV is a plus. Personally, I’ve got a wild card.

My home is in a bird sanctuary. Instead of cabinets, we have a 4’x8’ patio window with plantation shutters above the workspace that faces a sunset sky. It’s a big-screen TV tuned to my own personal garden/animal planet channel.

We have chimes in many sizes, a hummingbird feeder hung among the red berries of a holly tree, pots with seasonal flowers, stone ornaments and an iron-work panel of hearts that line the fencing.

I’ve also recently added a birdhouse that’s currently for rent. It’s April, and everyone is moving into the neighborhood we’ve created.

Everyday life plays out while I slice and dice.

Angry bees thump my window. Bumblebees and honeybees with thick yellow leggings collect pollen.

Sly green lizards patiently stalk bugs. Squirrels I’ve mocked stare at me with contempt, tails twitching like exclamation points.

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But my favorites are the birds. The Northshore has more varieties of birds than a Hitchcock movie, and April is the busiest season filled with family drama and newborn awakening. All compete for food, nests, territory and the Darwinian desire to carry on. I watch bluebirds and jays, red wing blackbirds, crows and starlings, doves, cardinals, larks, finches, mockingbirds, hawks, owls and my current favorite—brown thrashers that love to toss my beds, foraging for food. Thrashers are rustcolored songbirds with yellow eyes that aggressively defend their nests and possess the flight skills of a mockingbird. Then there are hummingbirds, back from vacation, reprising feuds in high-speed chase scenes. Squadrons of Canada geese strafe rooftops.

Soon, these smartly tailored cedar waxwings will swoop-in in frenzied flocks to maul and strip the berry tree six feet in front of me.

Now I don’t know what your ritual for entertainment is while you do chores, but I can bet the time spent on food prep is more fun than vacuuming. For me, at the moment, it’s dark outside and the patio is asleep. With that I will move on to my echo chamber of watching a food show while prepping food for tonight’s dinner.

Enjoy my fresh and tasty recipe for Lemon Caper Chicken!

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Lemon Caper Chicken Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts (about 3 pounds) 1 cup flour for dredging chicken 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped fine 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 12-ounce jar of artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade plus extra for correct sauce viscosity 1 lemon, juiced, plus more juice if extra acidity is needed to finish 5 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

Directions: 1. Place each breast between plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to an even

thickness (between ¼ to ½ inch).

2. Salt and pepper the flour and spread in a shallow container. Dredge each breast in flour.

3. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil on medium/hot. Sauté the chicken until brown,

about four to five minutes on each side.

4. Transfer chicken to a warm plate. Pour off the excess oil, but do not clean the pan.

5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan being careful not to burn the flour left from the chicken. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for a minute or two until soft.

Then add the artichokes for a minute.

6. Add the white wine and stock to deglaze the pan. Reduce the liquid by half on high/

medium high temperature

7. Add the lemon juice and capers. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.

8. Adjust sauce, adding either more lemon or chicken stock as needed.

9. Finish with 2 tablespoons of butter. Return the chicken to pan and finish cooking.

10. Remove and plate the breasts, spooning sauce, capers and artichokes over each. Dust

with chopped parsley.

Serving suggestion: Serve with buttered parsley potatoes, any shape of pasta or just about any starch you like. If you enjoy mushrooms, add them sliced at step 4 before the shallots.

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Gin Cocktails For Your Spring Soireé WARMER TEMPERATURES EQUAL cooler cocktails!

Ring in spring with these fabulous gin cocktails that are light, refreshing and put you in the mood for outdoor entertainment.

Thibodaux Collins

Dizzy Fizzy

1 ¾ ounce gin ¾ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce simple syrup Club soda 3 thin slices serrano chili peppers

Club soda 2 ounces gin 1 ounce lemon juice ¾ ounces simple syrup ½ ounce egg white

In a Collins glass, muddle peppers with the simple syrup. Add the gin and lemon. Fill the glass with ice, top with soda and stir. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Add the club soda to a glass. Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and shake without ice for about 10 seconds. Add several ice cubes and shake vigorously. Strain into the glass.

Calm Before the Storm

Spring Fling

2 ounces gin ½ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce Luxardo (maraschino liqueur) ¼ ounce creme de violette

2 ounces gin ½ ounce Benedictine herbal liqueur ½ ounce cherry brandy 3/4 ounce lemon juice 2 ounces club soda Orange bitters

Combine everything in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 seconds and pour into a chilled martini glass.

Pour the gin, Benedictine and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Pour in the club soda. Float the cherry brandy on top and dot with orange bitters.

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No April Fools in the Garden WRITTEN BY LISA RIBBECK LYONS

THERE ARE SOME things in the garden that should never be “fooled around” with. Since we are entering April, the month of showers, it is the perfect time to think about the watering situation in our gardens. When was the last time you checked your hoses for leaks or replaced the washers in the nozzles or sprinklers? Before summer heat and drought sets in, maybe this should be a “splash” on your to-do list!

The first thing you should do is assess the parts of your garden or lawn that need the most watering. If you were lucky or smart enough to install an irrigation system—kudos! But you probably still need to check all the sprinkler heads and the timing device to make sure all is well. Also, remember the best time to water is early in the morning so lawns dry out. The soil should not be soaked to the point water is standing. A thorough soak two to three times a week should take care of most garden needs.

Container plants should be grouped in shadier areas—under trees or under patio covers, if possible. Make sure to mulch all flower beds so water will stay absorbed longer.

Make sure that you have a hose of ample length to reach all the spots in your garden. You

may need a splitter with two heads to attach to the spigot. Now you can hit two garden areas at one time! Vegetable gardeners might consider a soaker hose or drip hose to keep water around the bottom of the plants. You can leave these in place all season.

There is such a great variety of new hose materials. Take a trip to the local hardware store and check them out. Try to find one that will not tangle or crimp. Also remember to look for the right length hose. A hose reel or hose hanger makes watering easier and tidier.

While at the store, check out the many choices for nozzles and sprinklers. Read what they do and find the one that fits your situation best. If you love your old ones, simply get a pack of washers to prevent connection drips. Having a wet arm when spraying plants is not ideal, neither is a puddle around your lawn sprinkler.

Water at least an hour on these days and optimally, hope Mother Nature does most of the work for you! If possible, turn off your irrigation system when Mother is doing the job herself! Water control is one of the most foolproof ways to have more success in your garden. Happy gardening!

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KIDS BEING KIDS 13 STPPS Students Named National Merit Finalists Thirteen St. Tammany Parish Public School System students from four schools have been named National Merit Finalists for the 2017-2018 school year. These students are among the highest performing high school students in the nation. Earlier this year, Grace Dragna was named the 2017-2018 STPPS High School Student of the Year, and she will represent Louisiana as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C. Anna Yue gained notoriety as well for posting perfect ACT scores twice – once as a junior and once again as a senior. The 13 National Merit Finalists were selected from more than 1.5 million entrants from across the country for their outstanding academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. The students continue in the competition through the spring and will competed among 15,000 other finalists being considered for the prestigious National Merit Scholarships.

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< BLMS Celebrates Black History Month Bayou Lacombe Middle School celebrated Black History Month in February. The program honored African American musicians, and students participated in public speaking, singing and playing instruments.

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< FHS Cheerleaders Win Division The Fontainebleau High School cheerleaders earned first place in their division at the Worldwide Spirit Association Louisiana State School Championship in Lafayette. Front row from left are: Callie Varnado, Megan Astugue, Lexie Dunham (captain), Callie Dufrene, Kassie Atchison and Jesalyn Garcia, and back row from left are: Alyssa Battistella, Avery Sharp, Ashlyn Martinez, Anna LeJeune, Michael Cartner, Grace Dufrene, Zachariah Hamilton, Cierra Bradberry, Dalvin Brown, Tammy Rallis, Emma Flucke and Hope von Eberstein.

LOMS Band Receives Superior Rating Little Oak Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sixth Grade Select Band received a superior rating at the spring band festival held at Sixth Ward Elementary School in Pearl River. Along with Little Oak, three other bands performed, including the host school, Bonne Ecole Elementary and Clearwood Junior High.

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< Riverside Celebrates Students of the Month Riverside Elementary recently celebrated the Citizen of the Month awards for November and December. The students enjoyed visiting with family and friends and were treated to snacks by the PTA.

NOCCA Students Honored Artists of New Orleans Center for Creative Arts were honored for their best examples of achievement, exceptional artistic growth, perseverance and accomplishment at an honors award ceremony. Northshore students who were recognized include Kylie Ferguson, musical theatre, NOCCA Academic Studio; Olivia Gray, classical vocal music, NOCCA Academic Studio; Ealon Boudreaux, drama, Mandeville High School; and Finn Roussel, creative writing, Mandeville High School.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Regan Crossing Apartment Homes, 1016 Ronald Reagan Highway, Covington

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< Sweet Rolls, 119 E. Thomas St., Hammond

Accelerated Hand Solutions, 7047 Highway 190 East Service Road, Covington

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< Lakeview Regional Medical Center Trauma Center Designation, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington

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STAA Names Board Members The St. Tammany Art Association named board members for 2018. Board officers are Roswell Pogue, president, Sarah Bonnette, vice president, Jean Marie DesRosiers, treasurer and Michelle Biggs, secretary. Members-at- large include Maggie McConnell, Meriwether McGee, Susan Tullos and Sue Zaunbrecher. New board members Scott Harbison, Michael Hunley, Theo Mullen, George Schaefer and Phoebe Whealdon.

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< Firefighters Host Cook-Off The Louisiana Chapter of the Firefightersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cancer Support Network held its inaugural cook-off in March at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Several local fire stations prepared food for visitors to sample and vote on. Proceeds from the event will benefit the cancer network.

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< Lakeview Regional Names CMO Lakeview Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Jacques L. Guillot as the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief medical officer. Guillot has 22 years of experience in primary care practice, hospital medicine and hospital leadership, with a record of improving quality and facilitating collaboration with medical staff and hospital management at Lakeview Regional. Guillot has practiced in St. Tammany Parish since 1995, enjoys running and math. He gives an annual lecture on logarithms to Mandeville High School calculus classes.

Weis Awarded for Mystery Novel Covington author Alexandrea Weis has received top honors in the Feathered Quill Book Awards for her latest novel, Blackwell: The Prequel, The Magnus Blackwell Series. Blackwell was named the gold medalist for Best Mystery of the Year in the 2017 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program.

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Girl Scouts Name Women of Distinction Girl Scouts Louisiana East will honor four women who have dedicated themselves to making their communities better places. The 2018 Women of Distinction awards ceremony is scheduled for April 5 in Baton Rouge. Honorees are: Donna Britt, news anchor at WAFB-TV; Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health; Julie LeBlanc, supervisory civil engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Elizabeth “Betsy” Stoner, executive director, board of elections, Orleans Parish. ”We are honoring these women because of their extraordinary achievements as business women and public figures, community and civic leadership, and the positive impact they continue to have on girls and women in our communities,” said Mary Patricia Wray, the Women of Distinction committee chairperson. “Although all of our awardees were not Girl Scouts growing up they are, however, leaders who support us and demonstrate the Girl Scout mission in all they do.”

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< Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West celebrated with the Palmer Family at their home dedication in February. During the dedication ceremony, the home was blessed by New Beginnings Pastor Eddie Swan. Homebuyer Whitney Palmer received a hammer and Bible representing the hard work that went into making her house a home. The family also received paintings donated by Painting with a Twist and a Habitat frame, made by a volunteer, as housewarming gifts. “This experience has made me so humble, and I’ve learned so much from Habitat,” Palmer said. ”I’ve put so much work into this house, and it’s really made me appreciate things more.”

Planet Fitness Supports Boys & Girls Club Planet Fitness donated $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Louisiana to honor the grand opening of its Covington location. The gift will benefit the Boys & Girls Club’s anti-bullying efforts. “In supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana and their anti-bullying efforts, our hope is to make the world a more judgement-free place, one club at a time,” said Brandon Robinson, franchise partner for Planet Fitness. Together with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana, Planet Fitness aims to empower a generation of children and teens to grow up contributing to a judgement-free planet where everyone can feel accepted.

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APRIL CALENDAR 5

Phenomenal Women Retreat, presented by Professional Women of St. Tammany. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $50–85, Southern Hotel, Covington, pwst.rocks.

Rockin’ the Rails Concert. 5–7 p.m., free, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St.

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Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concerts with Four Unplugged. 6–8:30 p.m., free, Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

6-28 “We Will Rock You,” the musical by Queen, presented by Cutting Edge Theater. 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com.

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Covington Art Market in Art Alley. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., sttammanyartassociation.org.

Covington Lions Club Car Show. 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., free, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-966-3786.

Historic Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert: Mark Mullins. 6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/children free, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, dewdropjazzhall.com.

8 Woofstock 2018, benefiting the St. Tammany Parish Humane Society.

8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., free, Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, sthumane.org/woofstock.

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Mandeville Covington Christian Women Connection Luncheon. 11 a.m., $26, Benedict’s, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, cmcwc.com.

13 Northlake Newcomers Club April Luncheon and Game Day. 10 a.m., members $16/guest $19, Beau Chene Country Club, Mandeville, newcomers41@gmail.com.

13–14 Gulf States Quilting Association Biennial Quilt Show. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., $7 adults, $4 kids, multi-day passes available, Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell, gulfstatesquilting.org.

13–15 En Plein Air Art Exhibition. Opening reception, 6–9 p.m. Friday, exhibits 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, 22044 Main St., trailheadmuseum.org.

Great Louisiana Birdfest. Trip times and prices vary, registration required, Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, northlakenature.org.

14 24th Annual Arts Evening. 4–9 p.m., free, artists, dancers, entertainment, food and more, Olde Town Slidell.

Spring for Art. 6–9 p.m., free, downtown Covington art galleries and restaurants, 985-892-1873.

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Standing Events EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group. 6:30–8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1895 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Northshore Table Tennis Club, 6:30–9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Covington Farmers Market. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY Women of Infinite Possibilities. 10 a.m.– noon, St. Anthony’s Gardens, 601 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

Troubadours Songwriter Night, presented by the Northshore Songwriters Circle. 6:30–9 p.m., free, Covington Brewhouse, facebook.com/ TroubadoursSongwriterNight.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Lafitte Street Market. 4–8 p.m. on Thursdays; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturdays, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

EVERY FRIDAY “Legacies for All” Estate Planning. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $500 per basic estate plan that includes a will, power of attorney and living will, Christie Tournet & Associates, 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A, Mandeville, 985-951-2177.

EVERY SATURDAY Covington Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–noon, 609 N. Columbia St. on side lawn of the Covington Police Department, covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

Camellia City Market. 8 a.m.–noon., 1808 Front St., Slidell, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevilletrailheadmarket.com.

Pearl River’s Honey Island Art and Farmer’s Market. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 64378 Highway 41, Pearl River, 985-807-4447.

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY Second Saturday Art Walk. 6–9 p.m., downtown Covington art galleries, Columbia, Boston and Rutland streets, 985-892-1873.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH SATURDAY Folsom Village Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 13401 June St., 985-507-6496.

EVERY SUNDAY Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 p.m., Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

Ponchatoula Farmers Market. Noon–4 p.m., 10 E. Pine St., 504-390-5769.

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Northshore Cajun Dance at Abita Town Hall. Dance lessons at 7 p.m., live music at 8 p.m., $10 non-members/$8 members, Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., northshorecajundancers.com.

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“Rabbit Hole,” presented by 30 by Ninety Theatre. 800 Lafayette St., Mandeville, 30byninety.com.

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Southern Hotel Polo Cup, benefiting the Covington Public Art Fund. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., $60–150, Summergrove Farms, 16191 Highway 40, Folsom, 844-866-1907.

Third Sunday Concert Series at Christ Episcopal featuring New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale. 5–6 p.m., free, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington.

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Rockin’ the Rails Concert. 5–7 p.m., free, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St.

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Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concerts with George French Band. 6–8:30 p.m., free, Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville Sunset at the Landing Concert. 6–9 p.m., free, Columbia Street Landing, Covington, sunsetatthelanding.org.

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Doggie Dash, benefiting St. Tammany Humane Society and presented by Rehab Dynamics. 7:30 a.m., $20, Varsity Sports, 2021 Claiborne St., Mandeville, rehabdynamicsllc.com.

Fight Back Against Breast Cancer and Disease, presented by Ion Alkaline Water. 10:30 a.m., $5, Clarion Hotel, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington, 985-778-0003.

15th Annual Crawfish Cook-off, benefiting Hospice Foundation of the South.

11 a.m.–6 p.m., $30 in advance, $35 at the door, 905 W. Howze Beach Road, Slidell, crawfishtickets.com.

Girod Street Stroll, 5–9 p.m., presented by the Old Mandeville Business Association. $35, oldmandevillebiz.com.

Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert: Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys.

6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/under 17 free. Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

5th Annual “Run to Remember” 1 Mile/5K Run/Walk sponsored by Dynamic Physical Therapy and benefiting Wounded War Heroes. 5:30–8:30 p.m., $10–30, Terrabella Village, Covington, GetWellAtDynamic.com/Run.

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Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. free, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonheritagefoundation.com.

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Abita Springs Busker Festival. 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m., free, Abita Springs Trailhead Park, 22161 Level St., trailheadmuseum.org.

Bayou Jam Concert, featuring Big Al and the Heavyweights. 5:30–7:30 p.m., free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell.

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Art Walk at TerraBella Village. 5–9 p.m., free, showcase of local artists with food to purchase, 111 TerraBella Blvd., Covington.

Jane Austen Literary Festival and Regency Supper Ball. 10:30 a.m.– midnight. $35 for Regency Ball, Historic Lang House, 605 Carroll St., Mandeville, janeaustenfestival.org.

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