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contents December 2011 From Her Kitchen to Yours—Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden ............................................................... 18

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Back Pain Symptoms in Children................................... 8 Maintain Nutrition to Maintain Eyesight ................... 10 Exercises for a Better Sex Life......................................... 11

On the Cover 15

Mild-Mannered Merriment— Tips to Ease Your Holiday Stress

Fur Frenzy: Fashion Editor’s Picks

BEAUTY & STYLE

COMMUNITY

Shopping Sense .................................................................. 10

Save the Date ..........................................................................6

Make it a Memorable Holiday Surprise ...................... 22

Behind the Scenes ................................................................6

Fur Frenzy: Fashion Editor’s Picks ................................. 24

FINANCIAL ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Photo by Steve Randon

Homestead Exemption and Special Assessment Levels .............................................. 27

Charter Hero............................................................................7 Meet the Owner—The Villa ...............................................9 Around Town........................................................................ 26

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is ......................... 28

Reflections and Gratitude ............................................... 29

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

Holiday Happenings.......................................................... 30

Smart Gifts Ideas for a Smart Santa ................................7

Traditions Old and New ................................................... 30

Mother Nature’s Winter Workshop ............................... 12

Feedback Fuels Chamber Goals .................................... 30

Dentures in a Glass—A Thing of the Past ................. 13

Mild-Mannered Merriment— Tips to Ease Your Holiday Stress.................................... 15

December Events ............................................................... 32

Hormone Balance Can Add Life .................................... 17

Look at This ........................................................................... 20

Resolutions Include Revelry and Revitalization ...... 34

Benefits of 3-D Imaging ................................................... 20

Buon Natale! An Italian Christmas ............................... 23

Pearl River, Louisiana......................................................... 34

A Skin Virus With a Scary Name .................................... 21

Book Review, Experience The Christmas Journey.... 26

Big Thanks for our Small City ......................................... 34

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ONE OF OUR FAMILY’S favorite stories about Signature _____________________________________ the wonderment of the Christmas season is a short story called The Runaway Boy. It is about Date ________________________________________ a young man traveling home on a train filled with exuberant passengers during the holiday season; a sailor, heading home to see his girl, a young child anxious to see Grandma. But this young man is deeply troubled. When he quietly starts to cry, the older man sitting next to him asks what is troubling him. The boy tells him that he ran away from home after a huge fight with his father some months earlier. He was afraid to admit how badly he wanted to come home, but finally he did. He asked his father to put a red ribbon on the elm tree behind their home where the train would pass on the way to the station into town, if the boy was welcome to return. The older man shares with him the story of the prodigal son from his Bible. Suddenly, the young man feels reassured that maybe his father too can welcome him home. As they round the bend where the elm tree Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. sits, he waits with baited breath until he This ad may not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or return this proof will not alter contract obligations. sees the tree, awash in red, ribbons hanging from every possible branch. What a welcome Christmas gift. A warm welcome embodies the very meaning of the season and especially of Christmas. We hope that our December issue enhances your holiday as you meet our Enterprising Woman, whose product has warmed many hearts through the years. We also hope that you feel a Christmas welcome everywhere you go this holiday, and in turn are able to offer it to others. Have a wonderful holiday season.

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Save the Date! THE 2011 ENTERPRISING WOMAN of the Year will be presented at Sophisticated Woman’s annual Hats Off Luncheon. Voting will open in January 2012. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 23, 2012 at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Homeless Outreach for the Youth is St. Tammany (HOYST). So, reserve this day, find that fabulous hat, and join us as we gather to honor outstanding women in our area and to support a worthy cause close to home.

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Behind the Scenes with Georgie Brooks Myrtle FOR GEORGIE BROOKS MYRTLE, most days are spent in her Covington shop, preparing scrumptious scones and treats for her baked goods line, Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden. With such a demanding schedule, she truly enjoyed the pampering she received on the day of her Enterprising Woman photo shoot. Her makeup was applied by Alisa Nye, and her hair was styled by her long-time hair stylist Don Paul—both of Paris Parker Salon in Mandeville. Following this much-needed relaxation at the salon, she gathered with her children in her Covington home for the photo shoot with our cover photographer, Steve Randon.

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THERE IS PERHAPS no other time of year when anticipation of the upcoming season is so fervent, as in advance of the holidays. Christmas and the New Year renew the senses and bring most everyone back to a time when the innocence of childhood was alive in their souls. But with this whimsical sense of nostalgia, also comes the realistic sense of stress. Stress about how every task will be completed, every mouth will be fed and every person will harmoniously interact. Practical skills are often forgotten as the frenzy of the season takes over. Just talk to friends and you will likely hear phrases like, “It just crept up on me this year,” and “How did we get to December already?” With a little pre-planning and simple steps to stay organized, you, the hostess, can enjoy the season along with all of your guests. Stock your beverage supply in advance of the day. Stock up on adult beverages you plan to offer, and children’s drinks. Remember, for simplicity’s sake keep choices to a minimum for guests of all ages. Everyone will find something they enjoy. Keep ice, extra glasses and napkins on hand. Keep your menu simple. Choose the centerpiece of your meal (poultry, beef, seafood) and build around it. Make as many holiday sides in advance as possible. Ask family members to bring their favorites and lessen your cooking burden. Chop vegetables the day you tote them home from the grocery store and store them in the refrigerator so all of your ingredients are “prepped” as you need them. For breads, dough can be bought or made, frozen and then baked off as needed. Prepare appetizers in advance as well. Fresh veggie trays, homemade dips and bite-sized baked treats can all be pre-made and stored until your guests arrive. Decorations enhance the holiday mood. It helps to choose a color scheme or theme of some sort, and repeat it throughout the rooms in your home. During the Christmas season, reds, whites and greens are often popular. However, colors like purple, silver, blue and gold make a statement as well. Sometimes it helps to pull out a favorite item like a wreath or a platter and use that item as a starting point to decorate around. The most important tip of all is perhaps to remember why everyone is gathered together in the first place. The holidays are a celebration. They are a time to reconnect with family near and far. They are a time to relax if you can, and relish in the wonderment of the season—just as we did as children.

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GROUNDED IN FAMILY, FAITH, TRADITION and deep British roots, Georgie Brooks Myrtle is an amalgam of the quintessential English lady, and the genteel Southern belle. She will tell you, she is a traditionalist at heart. As a young girl, Georgie spent many weekends with her maternal grandmother at her home in Wales and England. It was there that she realized and absorbed her grandmother’s gift of baking. “I always remember her in the kitchen, baking something delicious,” Georgie says. “While my mother was a wonderful cook, I credit my grandmother with passing on her baking expertise to me.” Generations of tried and true authentic family recipes were passed on to Georgie as well. She sustained them even after she moved from England and made Covington her home in 1984, and through her years as a hands-on Mom, as she raised her three children and plunged herself into the surrounding community. “I became what you might call a ‘professional volunteer.’ I spent many hours helping in whatever way I could at my church, Christ Episcopal, and my children’s schools. I consider the people in this community my family.” People soon began to anticipate Georgie’s understated, yet highly regarded delicacies. So much so that in 2007, just on the heels of her eldest son’s departure for college, a dear friend suggested Georgie sell her illustrious shortbread that everyone had grown to love. “With the encouragement of my children and late husband, I came up with packaging and I started the business out of my home. Well, once the word got out, I was inundated with orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I was elated.” Georgie joined the local Covington farmers market where, along with her shortbread, she introduced her scones and fresh lemon curd. “I used fresh, seasonal items. Pecans, cranberries, oranges—I was able to get everything locally and fresh.” By 2009, Georgie was in farmers’ markets on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain, Photo by Steve Randon

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Grounded in family, faith, tradition and deep British roots, Georgie Brooks Myrtle is an amalgam of the quintessential English lady, and the genteel Southern belle. offer a beautiful potted bulb which makes a wonderful gift because the plant actually grows before their eyes and produces something quite splendid.” Surrounded by caring people who have helped her stay the course, she has come to realize that family, friends and loyal customers have played an integral role in her success. “I have incredible support. For 25 years I have established roots here and made wonderful friends. My faith community has been so inspirational, and Rae Logan, my business manager has absolutely been my guardian angel. I am so proud of my children. Their support sustains me and continues to inspire me. They are still amazed that their ‘Mum’ is actually a businesswoman now. They have watched me grow this business out of a love I have always had.” For Georgie, this achievement seems like the natural progression of things. “Who would have guessed? I have been so grateful that people love my product and stores want to sell it. I learned from my parents, when you do something—do it right. I feel like my products are a little indulgence people can afford to give themselves and I am happy to bring it to them,” she says. “I have been so blessed. At this point in my life, the sky is the limit. In fact, just about everywhere I go, someone recognizes ‘the scone lady.’ People have come to love and embrace this tradition and for me—that is possibly the greatest reward of all.” Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden is located at 803 West 22nd Avenue in Covington, 985-264-5044. For more information about her products and where to find them locally, visit georgiesenglish.com.

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she had amassed a loyal following, and she had expanded her product line to include soups, quiches and desserts. “I was so grateful. The warm reception I got every place I went was wonderful.” So, when a local coffee house approached and asked Georgie to deliver fresh scones, she was flattered but at the same time, unsure of how she could reliably deliver such a request. “I am by my nature, tenacious, so I offered them something that I was already doing. Every evening, I would prepare the dough for the scones for the following day. I would place it into the freezer and cook the scones the next morning for the markets,” she explained. “The dough baked beautifully. It was a great solution which gave them fresh hot scones every day.” It was also the catalyst that sent Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden into an entirely new realm. “I decided to pursue placing the frozen line into grocery stores,” she says. “I managed all the steps, from the store front, to the nutritional analysis, to the packaging and cooking instructions. My regular customers at the farmers markets were my test kitchen. I gave them the prototypes and asked them to try them out and provide honest feedback. They did, and I am forever grateful.” To date, Georgie has placed her products in over 30 stores locally and throughout the Gulf region in three states. One of her favorite ways to relax is through gardening which as it turns out, is actually the other arm of Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden. “This is another aspect of the business I truly enjoy. I personally assemble every garden gift basket,” she reveals. “We offer a combination of plants in pots artfully arranged in wicker baskets. I also

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ON OCCASION PEOPLE ask me about medical issues—everything from pink eye to potential surgical concerns—and I say, “I’m not that kind of doctor.” I don’t do surgery to remove parts or scar tissue, yet that is what my practice is about. I work with clients to discover and explore injurious parts and work toward healing. The random “Take a look at this” command, has given cause for me to explain myself—define what I do. Gifts do this also. When you’re making your shopping lists, don’t you think carefully about what each person will like? “Hmmm, let’s see, Joanie likes scarves and Kim likes purple. Goodness, Dom’s too young for this.” This attention to detail is part of the love inherent in giving the gift. Caring enough to pay attention to what defines each friend’s tastes and interests is respectful. We keep gifts for this reason. In my last move, I was finally going to throw away two China dolls that I have had since childhood. My daughter Katie said, “No Mom, I want them.” Really? Two porcelain feet are missing. Kimonos are stained. But on the bottom is this scrawled message written in fading blue ink, “From Elsie Pontillo to Mary Baker, the best babysitter I’ve ever had!” I was nine years of age. Mrs. Pontillo was the first person to say that I was the best at something. I believed her. As you prepare gifts, give some thought to the note. Get a blue ink pen, write the person’s name and your name, and say something—something that is true.

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a: With all the controversy that fur has generated, you can be sure that whether genuine or faux, fur is not just a trend! Nearly every designer has incorporated fur in some way or another on the runway this season. A great subtle way to satisfy your fur ďŹ x is to wear it in accessories. Check out these ideas.

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These fur-topped suede booties will keep your toes trendy and toasty, $129. Available at Fleurt, 985-809-8844.

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2| Students showing “Good Citizenship” and “Outstanding Effort” in September were recently recognized at Abita Springs Elementary. These students received a certificate and a prize. 3| Congratulations to Arden Wells, our November 2011 Charter Business HERO Award winner. Arden is an entrepreneur, a National Merit semi-finalist, in the top one percent of her class, and she plans to pursue a career in geology and chemistry when she graduates in 2012. Congratulations Arden.

4| The Trace Senior Community at Claiborne Hill hosted children from The Little Red School House for a trick or treat event. Over 80 residents distributed candy to children in costume. The school children were met with warm hugs, candy and the delight of the senior citizens. 5| The St. Tammany Parish Library recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for their new location in Madisonville. This 21st century stateof-the-art library will be useful for all ages in the community. Continued on page 28

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THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, written by Donna Van Liere, is appealing at first glance with its subtle, yet beautiful cover illustrated by Michael Storrings. As the reader opens the cover, the book becomes a vehicle which transports them into a meditation of the first Christmas journey made by the Holy Family. The slim volume, illustrated with simple watercolor paintings, opens with the biblical translation of the Nativity from Luke 2: 1–20. The top of each page is embellished with a graceful, continuous banner of gold ivy. The scripture is followed by a description of modern–day Christmas activities. The brief denunciation of today’s celebrations of the sacred holiday, prepares the reader for the main text of “The Christmas Journey.” This is the author’s re-creation of Mary and Joseph’s experiences of the events surrounding Christmas night and the events which follow. Jesus’ foster parents are depicted as a devoted, simple, loving couple, who are attempting to follow God’s will although they do not understand it. The sparse dialogue and simple prose contrast with the mysteries of that miraculous night. The author, Donna Van Liere, has successfully written several popular Christmas stories. The most renowned—The Christmas Shoes—was recreated as a Christmas song, and made into a film. Unlike The Christmas Shoes which seemed overly sentimental, The Christmas Journey is not. I recommend reading The Christmas Journey as a meaningful activity with family and friends in preparation for your personal Christmas journey. The book, The Christmas Journey by Donna Van Liere, is available at the Covington, Causeway, Mandeville and Slidell branch libraries of St. Tammany Parish.

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I AM INVITING ALL citizens to the City of Slidell’s Christmas Under the Stars holiday celebration in Heritage Park. This four-day event, featuring live entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and holiday decorations begins December 9, with Ballet Espirit and Southern Youth Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker. The festivities continue on December 10, 16 and 17, from 6–9 p.m. with a different theme each night, including Holidays Around the World, The Art of Christmas and Community Caroling. Admission is free. While you’re in Olde Towne, be sure to stop at Slidell City Hall to see the Christmas Train and Village display in the City Hall Community Room, and the Andy Warhol:

Celebrities exhibit from the New Orleans Museum of Art in the Slidell Cultural Center. Both exhibits offer free admission and will be open from 6–8 p.m. on December 10, 16 and 17. As we take a moment to look at the blessings we’ve had this past year, I am asking you to please remember the less fortunate this holiday season. You can make a difference. And as Christmas draws near, I’m asking everyone to shop locally this holiday season. Save on time, money and gasoline and support your local Slidell businesses. Our businesses need your patronage now more than ever. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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IT’S CHRISTMAS IN MANDEVILLE. Come and celebrate with us on December 10th, as the Old Mandeville Business Association begins their new event, Noel À Mandeville, at 9:00 a.m. on Girod Street. It will run both Saturday and Sunday, complete with vendors, entertainment and fun for the family. One change to note— this year the annual Christmas parade will begin at 4 p.m. on Girod Street, instead of Lakeshore Drive. The City’s annual Winter on the Water event will also begin at 4 p.m. at the Lakefront Gazebo. I will illuminate the lakefront with the traditional lighting of the oaks, along with musical performances by Mandeville Elementary and Woodlake schools as well as the Kathy DeRouen Quintet. The boat parade on Lake Pontchartrain will end the full day of festivities. This is a sight to see and longtime Mandeville favorite.

Our residents and visitors delight in sitting along the seawall or standing around the gazebo, enjoying refreshments by Project Graduation and taking in the marvelous show of decorated boats glimmering on the waterfront while cruising to holiday music. Noel À Mandeville will continue Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. with the “Running of the Reindeer” on Girod Street. Vendors will continue during the day and The St. Tammany Historical Society will have a historic home tour from 2–5 p.m., followed by caroling. Winter on the Water will conclude with a free concert at the Trailhead featuring Ellis Marsalis at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Alia Casborné at 985-624-3147, or my office at 985-626-1082. You don’t want to miss Christmas in Mandeville this year. There is something for all to enjoy! Hope to see you there!

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OUTGOING AND INCOMING board members met recently at our annual Board Retreat to discuss all things Chamber. Leadership development training was facilitated by Bruce Wilkinson of Wilkinson Seminars and Presentations. This nationally-recognized but locally-based speaker presented Implementing a One Voice Culture of Excellence. Attendees left feeling energized and committed to the overall mission of the Chamber. We also reviewed the results of our 2011 membership survey from nearly 300 members. When asked about their main reason for joining the Chamber, number one was business support and networking with a 67 percent response. A close second was small business services at 37 percent. For the top priorities of the Chamber in 2012, our members chose small business support and development (51 percent), public

policy (41 percent) and building coalitions in the parish, region and state (28 percent). When asked about specific issues the Chamber should address, property tax issues ranked the highest at 58 percent, with election forums and federal healthcare reform ranking second and third. As part of the Northshore Legislative Alliance, weekly updates were sent to our members during the 2011 legislative session. 80 percent of responders read them and 73 percent found the updates helpful. We take our role in providing information to our members and the community at large very seriously. After reviewing the results and brainstorming new ideas, we are now in the process of determining goals to meet the needs of our current 1,100 members. With this, we look forward to a prosperous and successful 2012.

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Hammond Art Guild Holiday Show and Sale. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. by appointment only, The Oak Street Gallery, 111 N. Oak St, Hammond, 985-345-0251, www.theoakstreetgallery.com.

Kitty Cleveland Christmas Concert. 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Laﬁtte St., Mandeville, 985-626-5671, www.kittycleveland.com.

december 1–16 Andy Warhol’s Celebrities: from the New Orleans Museum of Art. Wed.–Fri. 12–4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of City Hall, Slidell, 985-646-4231, www.slidell.la.us.

december 1–24 Christmas in the Country. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Downtown Covington, 985-892-1873.

december 1–30 Christmas Windsor High Tea. Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

december 1–31 Artists of the Month Exhibit. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Mandeville City Hall, 3103 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. 985-626-3144, www.cityofmandeville.com.

december 1–31 The Roosevelt New Orleans Holiday Display to Feature Gingerbread Village Depicting Iconic New Orleans Restaurants. 123 Baronne St., New Orleans, 504-648-1200, www.therooseveltneworleans.com.

december 1–31 DuBuisson Holiday Market. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., DuBuisson Gallery, 300 Robert St., Slidell, 985-649-0555, www.dubuissongallery.com.

december 2 First Friday Christmas/Gospel Concert. Doors open 6 p.m., Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442 West, Tickfaw, 985-974-0507, mvmgoodnews.com.

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december 2 An Evening of Poetry & Jazz: The Chuck Perkins Trio. 7 p.m., The Art House, 320 North Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

december 2–3 Holiday Extravaganza. Fri. 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m., Covington High School, 73030 Lion Dr., Covington, 985-893-9843.

december 2–3, 9–10 Sylvia Celebrates the Seasons, The Musical. 8 p.m., Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, www.cuttingedgetheater.com.

december 2–4 Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical. Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Slidell Little Theatre, 2022 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-641-0324, www.slidelllittletheatre.org.

december 4 The Nutcracker Tea. 2–4 p.m., Michabelle Inn, 1106 S. Holly St., Hammond, 985-429-1654, www.hammondballet.com.

december 6 Christmas Choir Concert. 6:30 p.m., Lakeshore High School Cafeteria, 26301 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-624-5046.

december 6 Amite’s Annual Christmas parade. 6 p.m., Downtown Amite, 985-748-5537.

december 7 Music Recital. 7 p.m., Covington High School Auditorium, 73030 Lion Dr., Covington, 985-893-9843.

december 7 St. Scholastica Christmas Choral Concert. 7 p.m., Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-892-2540, www.ssacad.com.

december 8 Northlake Republican Women’s 11th Annual Teddy Bear Tea beneﬁtting Children’s Advocacy Center/ Hope House. 5:30–8:30 p.m., 985-892-3885 ext. 4, liz@cachopehouse.org.

december 3 Merry Madisonville Bicentennial Parade. 4 p.m., Madisonville, madisonvillechamber.com.

december 3 Folsom Village Market. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 82378 June St., Folsom, 985-796-5607.

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december 8 Angels of Light beneﬁtting Hospice of St. Tammany Parish Hospital. 5:30–6:30 p.m., St. Tammany Parish Hospital Lobby, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, 985-898-4171, www.sthfoundation.org.

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker presented by LPO and Delta Festival Ballet. 2 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-781-3650, www.northshoreharborcenter.com.

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CHS Band Winter Concert. 7 p.m., Covington High Auditorium, 73030 Lion Dr., Covington, 985-893-9843.

The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Apetrei. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Abbey, 75367 River Rd., St. Benedict, 985-845-2791, www.sjasc.edu.

december 3–4, 10–11 Louisiana Renaissance Festival. 9:45 a.m.–5 p.m., Louisiana Renaissance Festival Grounds, 46468 River Rd., Hammond, 866-249-1138, www.larf.org.

december 3–4, 10–11, 17–23 The Roosevelt New Orleans Teddy Bear Tea. 10 a.m.,

Holiday Band Concert. 7 p.m., Lakeshore High School, 26301 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-624-5046.

december 8 december 9 Senior Theatre Showcase. 7 p.m., Covington High School Auditorium, 73030 Lion Dr., Covington, 985-893-9843.

december 9 SSA Royalette Christmas MOCK Sleepover. 6:30-10 p.m., SSA Gym, 122 South Massachusetts, Covington, laurellski1@bellsouth.net.

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Holiday of Lights. 6–9 p.m., Tammany Trace, Koop Dr., Mandeville, 985-867-9490, www.tammanytrace.org.

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1 p.m., 4 p.m., 123 Baronne St., New Orleans, 504-648-1200, www.therooseveltneworleans.com.

december 9 My Family Table book signing with John Besh. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Purple Armadillo, 58465 Tyler Drive #7, Slidell, 985-643-2004, facebook.com/chefjohnbesh.

december 9 Banu Gibson traditional jazzy Christmas concert. 6:30 p.m., Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Jazz Hall, Mandeville, 430 Lamarque St., 985-624-9604, rboyd@i-55.com.

december 9 People’s Health Renaissance Party to beneﬁt the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 7 p.m., Renaissance Arts Hotel, New Orleans, 504-322-3790, msRenaissanceParty.org .

december 9

133 Mable Dr., Madisonville, 985-845-8292, www.artformadisonville.org.

december 10 “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols” Ponchatoula Christmas Parade. 5 p.m., Historic Downtown Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com. Family Christmas Sing-Along. 2 p.m., Slidell Little Theatre, 2022 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-641-0324, www.slidelllittletheatre.org.

december 10 Blues Christmas Concert. 5–8 p.m., 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington, 985-892-1873, www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

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december 9–11 Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, presented by Playmakers Theater. Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, www.playmakersinc.com.

december 9–11 Christmas Open House Plantation Style. Fri. 5–7 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 1–4 p.m., Carter House Plantation, 30325 Carter Cemetery Road, Springﬁeld, 225-747-0660, sycamoresociety@gmail.com.

december 10 Treasures of Madisonville Art Exhibit Reception. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum,

december 9–10 The Nutcracker presented by the Hammond Ballet. 7 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 220 East Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.hammondballet.com.

A Christmas Carol performed by The Octavians. Fri.–Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., St. Albert Student Center, 409 W. Dakota St., Hammond, 985-634-8122, www.theoctavians.com.

december 10

The Nutcracker at Christmas Under the Stars. 6 p.m., Heritage Park, Slidell. 985-707-4792, www.southernyouthballet.com. The City of Slidell’s Christmas Under the Stars. 6–9 p.m., Griﬃth Park, Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell, www.slidell.la.us.com.

december 16–18

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell 7th Annual Tour of Homes. 1–5 p.m., 985-285-7833, tl4pauls@bellsouth.net. Christmas on the Northshore. 3 p.m., St. Timothy on the Northshore UMC, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, 985.626.3307 ext. 113, www.sttimothyumc.org.

december 12–13

december 18

A Christmas Peter Pan. 7 p.m., Fuhrmann Auditorium, corner of 23rd and Jeﬀerson St., Covington, 985-517-6637, www.lcta.biz.

Third Sunday Concert Series featuring Patti Adams and Yui Asano. 5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-3117, www.christchurchcovington.com.

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december 21

Emerging Young Professionals Christmas Dinner. 6 p.m., Young’s Steak House, 850 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-847-0557.

december 15 East St. Tammany Chamber Business After Hours. 5–7 p.m., Victorian Tea Room, 2228 Carey St., Slidell, 985-643-5678, info@estchamber.com.

december 16 Friday Night Christmas Lights. 5 p.m., Historic Downtown Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

december 16 Baroque Christmas performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra with the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, 504-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com. B2B Networking. 8–9 a.m., Chamber Oﬃce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

december 16–17 Some Enchanted Evening. 7:30 p.m., Fuhrmann Auditorium, corner of 23rd and Jeﬀerson St., Covington, 985-517-6637, www.lcta.biz.

See page 21 for our Shopping Scene Calendar

december 27-31 Jared Montz Louisiana Winter Soccer Camp. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Pelican Park Silver Fields, 63350 Pelican Blvd., Mandeville, www.onlinesocceracademy.com.

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Northshore Rising Professionals December meeting. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Southeastern Louisiana University-St. Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Dr., Mandeville, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

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Resolutions Include Revelry and Revitalization

WRITTEN BY MIKE COOPER, MAYOR OF COVINGTON

AS 2012 APPROACHES, I anticipate many great opportunities. The following include several of my New Year’s resolutions as Mayor. Support community wellness. My administration is involved in an initiative that will promote healthy lifestyles among our citizens. Beginning in 2012, we hope to reshape our city’s environment to support wellness and physical activity and prevent obesity. Proposals include roadside bike paths, educational programs in schools and the incorporation of healthy items in restaurant menus. I am confident that we can significantly decrease the community’s rate of obesity, particularly among our youth. Celebrate history. Around Labor Day 2012, the City of Covington will begin a year-long celebration of its bicentennial, which will culminate in July 2013. The Covington Bicentennial Planning Committee has been developing plans for the commemoration of this

monumental occasion with activities that focus on the city’s history, culture, character and charm. Groups or individuals who wish to participate in the Covington Bicentennial can contact Bicentennial Chair Roslyn Hanson at roslynhanson@charter.net. Revitalize the downtown. 2012 will mark the beginning of several revitalization projects. Citizens can expect to see oxlot signage in the oxlot public parking areas around town, and the removal of all metal poles lining downtown streets. Citizens can look for repaved streets as well as new sidewalks and planters in the CBD. Look for streetlight standards along Boston Street. Additionally, negotiations are underway for the revitalization of the old Southern Hotel building on Boston Street. Enjoy the holiday season, and have a safe and happy New Year!

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Pearl River, Louisiana

WRITTEN BY DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT, EAST ST. TAMMANY

IF YOU HAVE NOT been through Pearl River lately, you will not believe your eyes. Pearl River has become the fastest growing economic engine in St. Tammany Parish. From I-59 into the city limits, buildings are growing and business is booming. Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is the most recent groundbreaking business in the area with a 68-acre site which will include 720,000 square feet of space. Brenda Reine Bertus, executive Director of the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF), commented, “We are thrilled to have played a role in bringing this project to St. Tammany Parish,

and look forward to the short and long term positive economic impact it will have on our communities.” Since the development of the new grocery store, fast food restaurants, gas stations, Microtel Hotel, Waffle House, Rooms2Go and the newest addition—Rotollo’s Pizzeria—making your way to the Honey Island Swamp could take a while. The East St. Tammany Chamber is honored to work with the businesses in Pearl River to promote economic development success for the entire region. For more information visit www.estchamber.com.

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Big Thanks for our Small City

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DURING OUR FAMILY’S Thanksgiving each year we circle the table, offering gratitude for something or someone special in each of our lives. A few years ago my six-year-old nephew declared enthusiastically that he especially wanted to thank God for purple popsicles. Sometimes it takes a child’s declaration to make us realize that while we may have much to appreciate in our lives, often it’s the little things that matter most. While this time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is busy for everyone, there is no better time to reflect on the many gifts that life has to offer, including the many gifts associated with living in a small city such as Ponchatoula. Small towns offer a powerful sense of community

involvement and volunteerism. In Ponchatoula we are thankful for strawberries, as well as the historical locomotive and the railroad system that intercepts our town. We are grateful for quilts, country markets, vegetable and fruit farmers, local artists, specialty and boutique shops, and antiques. Let us be thankful for this busy season, when there are dozens of cookies to bake, shopping to complete, cards to send, gifts to wrap, and parties to attend; yet let us each take a cleansing breath and consider the gifts small-city living has to offer. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thank you one and all for helping make Ponchatoula the wonderful city it is!

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