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contents On the Cover:

Northshore Physicians........................................ 6 Home Feature Corner of the World......................................... 24

ENTERPRISING WOMAN Daniela Eversgerd, DMD, Allure Dental Take a Deep Breath and Smile............................ 22

NORTHSHORE PHYSICIANS Giving Patients the Best Chance at Healing Dr. Paul Gordon................................................. 7 Treating the Symptoms and Source of Pain Northlake Neurological Institute............................ 8 Retraining Your Brain for Optimum Health Care Chiropractic............................................... 9

HEALTH Dr. Charles Schof Gum Health Vital to Whole-Body Health.............. 10 Explore Unique Cuisines A Healthy and Nutritious Summer Fieldtrip........... 33

HOME & GARDEN Home Feature Corner of the World......................................... 24 Unique Flavors in Your Garden Edible Flowers................................................. 32

FOOD & ENTERTAINING Foodies and Friends What’s Joe Cooking? Farmer’s Market Finds........ 30 Recipe ‘Buffalo’ Shrimp and Grits................................. 31

BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE Behind the Scenes The Cover Shoot with our Enterprising Woman....... 5 Wax’d Pre-booking Appointments................................. 12

2017 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

BUSINESS Google Analytics Measurements That Matter................................. 21

Tammy Karas-Griggs Expert Legal Advice When it Matters Most........... 14 Christine Tournet Every Parent Needs a Last Will and Testament...... 29

COMMUNITY Editor’s Note..................................................... 6 Kids Being Kids............................................... 34 Teachers and Principals of the Year.................... 35

Summer Fun ‘Staycation’ on the Northshore............................ 13

Notes & Notables............................................ 36

Meet the Owner Bella Style Salon.............................................. 21

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LEGAL

Dr. Mary Speed Summer Excursions........................................... 13

Our Fashion Picks Summer Travel Essentials................................... 16

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Sophisticated Social......................................... 38 June Events..................................................... 40 Ribbon Cuttings............................................... 42

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behind the scenes

Enterprising Woman Daniela Eversgerd

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Editor Chelsea Adams

We met up with our Enterprising Woman Daniela Eversgerd at Air Salon in Covington. She prepared for her photo shoot by relaxing and having her hair and makeup professionally done by Mandy Cessac. We were able to see a different side of Daniela by asking her a few questions that weren’t a part of the EW interview.

Sales Manager Lorie Hollis Art Director Kristi Probst Graphic Design Pam Hendrix Account Executives Emily Baker and Corrinn Fisher Contributing Writers Chelsea Adams, Joy Feldman, Lisa Ribbeck Lyons, Casey Perrin Robert, Mary Speed and Jill Willie Contributing Photographers Amy Alberda-Acosta, Heidi Bowers, Timothy Dunford, Steve Randon and Nick Salvetti Home and Fashion Stylist Corrinn Fisher Production Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative

SW: What were you doing before you arrived for hair and makeup?

DE: Getting my kids ready for the day, making their breakfast and a conference call.

SW: What is your favorite song?

DE: “Cold” by Maroon 5 SW: What are you reading right now?

DE: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho SW: If you could be any place in the world right now, where would you be?

DE: Right here, right now, enjoying the moment.

SW: Of what accomplishment are you most proud?

DE: Being a mom, my most important and favorite job.

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Jill Willie has a master’s degree from LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication, and juggles her roles as buy mom of three boys, public relations guru and writer for Sophisticated Woman magazine.

Steve Randon is the official cover photographer for Sophisticated Woman. For more information about Steve Randon Studio, please visit steverandon.com.

Amy Alberda-Acosta enjoys photographing kids and finding “letters” in nature. She tries to create art by looking at the world with a different perspective.

Account Executive Corrinn Fisher brings a wealth of experience including 14 years of interior design and sales. Clients love her creativity. She lives in Covington with her husband and four boys.

Distribution is guaranteed by direct mail plus s­upplemental pick-up locations. Our upscale mailing list includes the most sought after customers in Abita Springs, Covington, Folsom, Hammond, Lacombe, Madisonville, Mandeville, Ponchatoula, Robert and Slidell. Why waste your advertising dollar on “throw away” publications when you could be advertising in Sophisticated Woman Magazine for pennies per mailbox? Call us today. You’ll be surprised at how affordable it is to advertise with the best.

Cover Photography: Steve Randon Photography, SteveRandon.com Hair and Makeup: Mandy Cessac of Air Salon, 125 N. Theard St. in Covington, 985-888-0979 Correction from the April 2017 Northshore’s Best issue: Egan Home Health and Hospice was spelled incorrectly on page 17.

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BACKYARD TOURIST! IF YOU’RE LIKE

me and love to travel, summer is a great time to hit the road. As soon as my girls got out of school, we headed north to my home state of Tennessee for a few days of rest and relaxation in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. And since I always like to go somewhere new, my husband and I went to Cleveland, Ohio in June to visit friends and tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

July finds us at home in Mandeville, where we’ll spend brave long, hot Louisiana days lounging by the pool with a cold drink. We’re also looking forward to exploring some of the great activities available in St. Tammany Parish.

My girls are looking forward to seeing the Abita Mystery House, taking a Honey Island Swamp tour and checking out the Insta-Gator Ranch.

In this month’s issue, the St. Tammany Tourist and Convention Commission has provided even more great ideas on how to be a backyard tourist. We’ve compiled a great fashion spread with chic ensembles to wear on your trip, whether you’re going to a tropical paradise or just across town. Also in this issue, our home features gives you a look into Covington’s past with a peak inside a remarkable home that dates to 1896. And you’ll get to see how a local home cook incorporates fresh ingredients from farmer’s markets to create unforgettable meals for his family.

With all the summer fun keeping you busy, don’t forget about our Sophisticated Weddings Bridal Show coming up on Sept. 17 at Maison Lafitte in Mandeville. We’ll have a special wedding magazine in September too, featuring fashions, vendors and tips for creating a memorable ceremony and reception. Tickets will go on sale in August so be sure to watch our Facebook page for information.

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NORTHSHORE

PHYSICIANS

Northshore residents have access to the best healthcare providers in Louisiana.

In Sophisticated Womans’ yearly physicians section, meet some of the providers who consistently deliver high quality care and innovative treatments.

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Giving Patients the Best Chance at Healing PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH

the best chance at healing. That’s the mission that Dr. Paul J. Gordon’s practice espouses each and every day.

Gordon, a chiropractic physician, has treated thousands of patients injured in vehicle collisions, workplace incidents and slip and fall cases over the last 16 years. “I understand that my patients have been injured through no fault of their own. When they come to us, their only focus is to resolve their pain. They are not thinking about anything else,” he said.

As a healthcare provider in the medicallegal world, Gordon understands his dynamic role. Since 2001, Gordon has advocated for his patients. In personal injury, his job is to explain patients’ injuries and to substantiate the health care he provides to resolve those injuries. “I am required to provide more documentation to support my patients’ treatment plans than most providers,” he said.

“I am 100 percent OK with that. I know that providing justifiable health care to those who suffer from unavoidable injuries means more

paperwork and more scrutiny.”

This work cannot be done alone. Gordon’s staff has decades of experience in the medical field. Notably, his rehab staff are all certified in exercise coaching and active rehab techniques.

“I always invest in the best members for my team because I believe that they will subsequently give their best to our patients.”

Focusing on what’s best for his patients requires Gordon to use an integrative healthcare model. His practice includes a medical doctor and relationships with neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and other mainstream healthcare professionals.

“The patient’s health is always our focus. As collaborating doctors, we use our combined knowledge to help heal the patient. This multidisciplinary approach gives our patients the best options to resolve their injuries,” he said.

Gordon also believes that a collaborative relationship with other doctors means a reduction in redundant procedures and eliminates multiple requests for the same medical records. “We are usually the primary

doctor. By the time the patient needs to see a specialist, I have already gathered all medical records, made my diagnoses and compiled everything in our clinic portal. When needed, it’s a simple click of a button to transfer those records within seconds.” Gordon also allows patients’ attorneys to access their clients’ medical records the same way. “It’s all about working in tandem to get the best possible results for the patient,” he said.

Gordon is very proud of the clinic itself.

“We have the latest technology available to diagnose and treat patients in a modern and nurturing clinic environment. It’s a neverending process of improving what we offer…to give our patients the best chance at healing.”

Gordon is a member of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana (CAL), the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the American Institute of Personal Injury Physicians (AIPIP) and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

For more information, please call 985-778-2036 or visit drpauljgordon.com.

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Northlake Neurological Institute

Treating the Symptoms and Source of Pain WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE

WE CAN ALL

relate to the frustration that comes from an occasional headache or back strain. While pain may range from a nagging sense of discomfort or the need to take a sick day, most of us are assured the inconvenience will be relatively short lived. For those with chronic pain, however, it may seem like there is no end in sight. The neurologists at the Northlake Neurological Institute (NNI) work with chronic pain sufferers to guide them down the road to recovery.

“All pain has a neurological cause,” explained Dr. Rex Houser. “At NNI we have the qualifications, experience and technology to determine the source of the pain and recommend treatment options.”

Staffed completely by neurologists, NNI can perform all testing on-site. From simple blood work to EMG (Electromyogram) Nerve Conduction Testing and MRIs, patients can undergo testing quickly and easily, often on the same day as their initial appointment.

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resort,” says Dr. Michael Happel. “They’ve already invested so much extra time searching for an accurate diagnosis. They are often tired and frustrated, so we try to make everything as convenient as possible.”

Patients may avoid wasted time by seeing a neurologist at the onset of pain; they may also circumvent ineffective therapies or unnecessary surgeries. “People may not know where to start.

Or worse, they go from doctor to doctor to address their symptoms,” explained Dr. Michael Becker. “But without an accurate diagnosis of the underlying problem, there is no guarantee that their pain will be alleviated for good. In general terms, outcomes are better when patients have all treatment options available to them.” By the time a patient visits multiple doctors, they may have missed the opportunity for the most effective treatment.

When it comes to pain, neurologists diagnose and recommend treatment. Because they do not focus on one type of treatment, the neurologists at NNI bring an objective view

to their recommendations. Moreover, their extensive experience with area neurosurgeons, occupational therapists and other healthcare providers enables them to provide the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient.

“Patients often ask what we would do if we were in their positions…which treatment option we would pursue. With 12 years experience here on the Northshore, we are able to provide insightful, unbiased answers. We know the best physician to treat each patient’s specific condition and needs,” Dr. Houser said.

In addition to addressing pain issues, the office also handles the spectrum of neurologic diseases and conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s, epilepsy and strokes. NNI physicians continually review clinical trials and new therapies to ensure their patients receive the best possible care.

Northlake Neurological Institute is located at 64301 Highway 434 in Lacombe. To contact, call 985-882-4500 or 504-831-6760 or visit their website northlakeneuro.net.

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Retraining Your Brain for Optimum Health BRAINCORE THERAPY WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS PHOTOS BY NICK SALVETTI

DR. NANCY GRAVEL knows that taking a pill isn’t always the best solution for a neurological issue. That’s why she offers BrainCore, a type of neurofeedback therapy, at her Mandeville chiropractic clinic.

A non-invasive treatment that can correct a wide variety of neurological conditions, the therapy drives new neural pathways around areas of the brain that don’t work as they should. By shifting the way the brain produces and distributes brain waves, BrainCore teaches the brain to function in a healthier and more balanced way.

“With BrainCore, the brain is changing organically so it holds new neural pathways,” Gravel said, adding that the therapy has a success rate of 70-80 percent.

BrainCore Therapy starts by making a map of the brain. The map won’t lead to a diagnosis; it only shows areas where the brain is functioning abnormally. Once the map is complete, a plan of treatment is created. Most patients need at least 20, twice-a-week sessions. Some may need as many as 30 sessions.

Treatment sessions aren’t painful or strenuous. Patients simply watch a movie while sensors monitor their brainwave activity. If a part of the brain isn’t functioning as it should, subtle changes occur in the movie that cause the brain to react. For example, the volume of the sound or the brightness of the screen may change slightly which prompts a reaction in

the brain. The process teaches the brain to regulate itself normally.

While Brain Core can be used to treat a wide range of neurological disorders including memory loss, Gravel’s team focuses on four primary conditions: ADHD, depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injuries.

Gravel said it’s important for some children to find a nonpharmacological solution for conditions like ADHD to avoid taking stimulant medications that often have unwanted side effects. Plus, 70 percent of people who take medications for neurological issues must take them for the rest of their lives. “This is a permanent solution that helps patients stop taking so many medications,” she said.

BrainCore Therapy is available for ages 6 to 65. It’s not as effective as people age since the brain becomes less malleable.

Care Chiropractic is one of 150 clinics that offer BrainCore Therapy in the United States and the only one in Louisiana. Gravel says some patients drive twice a week from as far away as Hattiesburg and Houma for treatment.

BrainCore is also successful for people with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Care Chiropractic offers complimentary services for veterans through a nonprofit group called Homecoming for Veterans.

Care Chiropractic is located at 2201 11th St., Mandeville. Call 985-626-4422 or visit braincoretherapyoflouisiana.com.

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Gum Health Vital to Whole-Body Health WRITTEN BY DR. CHARLES SCHOF

THERE IS A

well-substantiated link between oral health and certain systemic diseases.

Diseases can lower the body’s resistance to infection, making it more susceptible to developing or exacerbating periodontal disease. Pregnant women with periodontal disease tend to have earlier term babies and babies of lower birth weight. Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome and even Alzheimer’s disease can affect oral health.

Recent studies show that moderate or advanced gum disease increases risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

HEALTHY GUMS do not BLEED. Two common factors for many of the above facts is either systemic inflammation, a compromised immune system or a combination of both. If these factors are present and not addressed, the patient remains compromised even after our care and ultimately the periodontal disease may not improve. Studies show that 75 percent of people have some form of gum disease.

Often patients will say that their gums have always bled or they brushed or flossed too hard. The greater possibility is chronic inflammation causes the gums to bleed.

Healthy gums DO NOT BLEED! The absence of pain is NOT health. Dentists should consider these remarkable facts that challenge and empower a broader role in the overall health of the people they serve.

That’s because the dentist may be the only health professional people see on a consistent basis, so it’s incumbent on dental health professional to consider expanding the scope of our contribution. Providing nutritional advice, utilizing OralDNA® testing and co-managing with the medical professional are vital parts of a dental practice. This is well within the purview of the doctorpatient relationship.

Dr. Charles Schof practices at the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence located at 240 Dalwill Drive in Mandeville.

Call 985-626-4401 or visit charlesschof.com for information.

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Pre-booking an appointment is especially important if you are new to waxing. Your salon will be able to give you tips you need to prep for your service. Proper preparation leads to a smoother experience since you’ll know a little more of what to expect. The last thing you want is to show up to your first appointment having just shaved a few days before. Generally, you will need between a week to two weeks of growth so the wax will grab your hair and remove it more thoroughly.

As providers, we want to work with as many guests as we can. Most of our regular guests will schedule two to three appointments at a time to assure they have their preferred time. Waxing is a personal service and it is always best to make sure that your provider is available when you need us.

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Summer Excursions WRITTEN BY DR. MARY SPEED

THE LENGTHENED DAYS of summer allow more time to visit and plan family road trips.

Fortunately, St. Tammany residents live in a place where, within a day’s drive, they can take trips to beaches, to cities or discover exciting adventures closer to home.

Summer offers so many more opportunities to spend time together than other times of the year. School’s out. Time to go. Time spent laughing and reconnecting are often the best remedies for people who live under one roof but have grown apart. During the summer, take time to define your laugh lines.

Day excursions need not be costly. Just being together is irreplaceable and dear.

Some of the best part of these trips is the amusements that takes place in the car.

Sibling hits or misses, in time, become the fodder for exaggerated storytelling.

“He’s breathing MY air!”

“I don’t know where my other shoe is; it’s OK, I don’t need shoes.”

“This isn’t a blueberry stain; I already had this spot.”

On one of our family trips, my brother, John, and my dad got out of the car to investigate a tapping noise. They walked all around the car and examined under it. They got back in the car, and the tapping resumed. My dad would say, “Hear it?” We all listening intently.

My brother would quit tapping his foot and listen, too. This went on awhile until John and Dad discovered the tapping was my brother’s foot hitting the back seat. Dad was relieved nothing was wrong with the car but commented on my brother’s need to fidget. I remember dad asking, “Great goodness, son, can’t you be still?”

Sound transportation and other safety precautions can help reduce anxiety during trips. Keep tabs on each other; some families wear the same colored t-shirts that have novel sayings printed on them. Make sure you have bottled water, sunscreen, paper towels, caps, snacks, cash for tolls and a first aid kit with Band-Aids and antiseptic. Know where the insurance cards and car registration are.

Like all summers, the summer of 2017 is a once and for all. There aren’t any do-overs.

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Staycation on the Northshore WRITTEN BY RENEE KIENTZ, ST. TAMMANY TOURIST AND CONVENTION COMMISSION

VACATION IS EXCITING,

isn’t it? It’s something we look forward to all year. Outdoor adventures push us to try new things and be our free-to-play selves. We paddle scenic rivers, or even Flyboard above them, play tourist at attractions, hire charter captains to take us out where the big fish are waiting.

So, why don’t we do these things here?

They’re all available to us in St. Tammany. Ever checked into a Northshore bed and breakfast (there are more than a dozen now) and let someone else cook breakfast and make the bed? Ever paddled Bayou Cane at dusk? Held an alligator egg in your hand and watched a baby reptile emerge or glimpsed its grandpa sunning himself in the Honey Island Swamp?

These and more activities increasingly are drawing visitors—from the U.S. and, yes, from abroad—to St. Tammany Parish each year. These tourists come to experience the wondrous area we often take for granted: engaging towns, fun attractions, memorable food and especially the 80,000 acres of wildlife preserve.

“Staycation” has become a popular term in tourism but it’s more than a trend. It’s a great idea. We’ve got a few suggestions for your Northshore staycation. Find plenty more ideas and inspiring videos at the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission’s website,

louisiananorthshore.com.

• Go paddling – Several outfitters rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards for adventure on Lake Pontchartrain and on the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya rivers, as well as local bayous. Bayou Adventure and Canoe and Trail also both offer guided kayak tours, even some that explore the Louisiana landscape by moonlight.

• Reel one in – You can charter a knowledgeable captain for adventure on the water. At least 15 offer excursions out of Slidell Marina and take you to the sweet spots for monster trout, redfish and more. (There’s also great fishing off the St. Tammany Fishing Pier in Slidell.

No boat needed.)

• Cruise the brews – Three real-deal Northshore breweries, including Abita, Chafunkta and Covington Brewhouse, welcome visitors with tours and tastings.

• Adventures for kids – Enjoy amazing interaction with exotic critters at Global Wildlife in Folsom. Learn about alligators, even watch one hatch at Insta-Gator Ranch in Covington. Take an exhilarating boat ride and tour the pristine Honey Island Swamp north of Slidell.

This summer, get out and stay home. Scope out the Northshore through a tourist’s eyes.

You’re going to like what you see.

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Expert Legal Advice WHEN IT MATTERS MOST WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS PHOTOS BY HEIDI BOWERS

FOR TAMMY KARAS-GRIGGS,

practicing law isn’t merely a job.

Rather, she finds it rewarding to help clients in need of legal guidance during turbulent periods of their lives.

“I’m very passionate about what I do. I don’t think of it as a job. I like helping people,” she said.

Tammy, whose practice is located in Covington, specializes in divorces, child custody issues, adoptions, paternity rights, criminal defense and personal injury law. A New Orleans native, Tammy started her career on the Southshore after graduating from the Tulane University School of Law in 2004.

Since moving her practice to the Northshore after Hurricane Katrina, Tammy has focused on helping families who she enjoys getting to know on a more personal level. “I love practicing in St. Tammany Parish,” she said. “It’s heartwarming to run into families years after custody cases and see how well they’re doing.” Tammy says she enjoys guiding people through the complex legal system during life-changing circumstances.

“Attorneys are advisors. They are there to guide their clients to a decision.

Ultimately, it’s the client’s decision, but the attorney can significantly help guide the decision,” she said.

Some cases are simple and straightforward, she said. Sometimes, couples have agreements worked out before coming to meet with her.

Other cases are much more complex and may require litigation. Whether amicable or acrimonious, Tammy helps her clients in reaching decisions and obtaining results that are in their best interest.

Tammy said it’s vital to consult an attorney early on. “I always recommend consulting an attorney even if you have an inkling you may be approaching a divorce or a custody issue,” she said. “Some people make mistakes in the beginning they wouldn’t have made if they had only known the law.”

Over the years, former clients have returned to seek Tammy’s counsel for other legal matters. “That lets me know I’m on the right path, doing the right thing for my clients,” she said.

While the mother of two loves her practice, she is determined to serve her community in a higher capacity. Tammy has received much encouragement and support from her clients as well as her colleagues to seek an elected position as a judge where she can continue helping those in her community facing legal challenges. “You can change people’s lives,” she said. “I work hard every day for my clients, my family and my community.”

Tammy Karas-Griggs is an attorney who practices family law, personal injury and criminal law at 810 N. Columbia St. in Covington. Call 985-247-0345 or visit karasgriggs.com for more information.

This advertorial was paid for by the Tammy Karas-Griggs Law Firm.

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Save the Date

Sophisticated Woman Magazine invites you to:

Sophisticated Weddings Bridal Show

Sunday, September 17, 1–4 p.m.

Maison Lafitte, Mandeville

For information, call 985-893-7350 Sophisticatedwoman.com Brides will enjoy a: Fashion show Local vendors Cake samplings A complimentary beverage Goodie bags with giveaways Door prizes

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Summer Travel Essentials

OUR FASHION PICKS STYLED AND COORDINATED BY CORRINN FISHER PHOTOS BY AMY ALBERDA-ACOSTA SHOT ON LOCATION AT PONTCHARTRAIN YACHT CLUB

BEFORE YOU HIT

the road this summer, make sure you’ve got everything you need to look your best during your travels. We’ve compiled chic looks to wear on days when you’re traveling, seeing the sights or just hanging out by the pool. Don’t forget to pack an eye-popping ensemble for a steamy night spent out on the town!

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Travel day Ashton: Firecracker dress, $54, Wish, blue sandal with lucite heel, $89, Shoeffle.

Katy: Printed mock-neck dress, $46, hot pink tassel earring, $14, Simply Chic. Nude stacked heel, $99, Shoeffle.

Rebecca: White embroidered dress, $119, urban jungle detailed wedge, $129, Shoeffle.

Tourist for the day Katy: Sleeveless ruffle rope dress, $50, Columbia Street Mercantile. Hat, $22, Simply Chic. Stone demi-wedge, $149, Shoeffle.

Rebecca: Striped, off-shoulder dress, $36, earrings, $14, necklace, $28, Simply Chic. Hat, $148, Palm Village. Camel ankle-strap sandal, $79, Shoeffle.

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Resor t Wear Rebecca: Tiki pink silk caftan, $248, necklace, $88, Palm Village.

Rose gold, lace-up wedge, $109, Shoeffle.

Katy: Printed two-piece set, $168, necklace, $78, Palm Village.

Nude wedge, $49, Shoeffle.

Night on the town Katy: Black jumpsuit, $62, Columbia Street Mercantile. Reptile-embossed clutch, $69, black stacked heel, $129, Shoeffle.

Rebecca: Red, one-shoulder ruffle dress, $46, Columbia Street Mercantile.

Gold fabric clutch, $49, nude heel, $129, Shoeffle.

Boutique Contact Information: Columbia Street Mercantile, 985-809-1690 Olive Patch, 985-327-5772 Palm Village, a Lily Pulitzer Signature Store, 985-778-2547 Shoeffle, 985-898-6465 Simply Chic Boutique, 985-778-2010 Wish, 985-276-4994

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Other Travel Essentials

Striped tote, $108, striped shift dress, $188, sunglasses, $38, tasseled sandal, $168, Palm Village.

Black one-piece swimsuit, $88, tassel hoop earrings, $14, embroidered tote, $24, Simply Chic.

Lime romper, $178, sunset beach pouch, $48, pool flip flops, $38, Palm Village.

Beach cover up, $51, hat, $37, swim trunks, $35, sunscreen, $21, goggles, $22, pail, $22, fold-up art kit, $27, Olive Patch.

Two-piece, pom pom bikini, $62, pineapple purse, $14.50, cologne spray, $22, tassel bracelets, $10 each, pom pom hobo bag, $28, Wish.

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Round beach towel, $98, Palm Village.

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Measurements That Matter

Bella Style Salon

WRITTEN BY CHRIS HERTING

WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

IF YOU THINK

JEN BELLAU BAUDIER

you’re taking full advantage of Google Analytics, we have news for you… you’re probably not. But hey, that’s OK because you’re not alone. We often remind ourselves of the wise words of Albert Einstein, “Information is not knowledge.”

Google Analytics is complicated and timeconsuming for businesses of any size. However, knowledge is power, and knowing how to act on these insights can have a profound impact on your bottom line.

The Audience Tab explains “who is using my website and how,” providing a detailed overview of your audience: their devices (mobile, tablet or desktop), demographics (age and gender), geographic location, behavior (new vs. returning visitors) and time spent on website. It essentially gives you the tools needed to develop a complete customer profile.

Acquisition Reports answer “where are my visitors coming from?” Once you have established a customer profile and know how people are accessing your site, you can fill in the gaps and determine the target(s) of your next advertising campaign. Then, evaluate direct impact by linking your advertising campaigns to this dashboard.

Behavior Reports answer “what are people doing on my website?” Use this information to build your content strategy and improve your site’s content. Monitor the Exit Rate (pages where users are leaving) to troubleshoot potential problems. Always seek monthly growth in number of pageviews and time spent on each page.

The Conversions Tab helps you identify where visitors are getting lost in the navigation process.

Clean up jargon that may distract visitors and streamline the number of steps—or pages— needed to direct people where you ultimately want them to go. Lastly, set goals and attribute conversions for audience interactions that align with your business objectives.

Understanding how to navigate these four main dashboards will undoubtedly help you turn information into knowledge and, ultimately, knowledge into actionable insights.

Chris Herting is a Digital and Social Media Specialist at Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative. He has experience delivering innovative digital solutions for hundreds of brands, including the NFL’s Washington Redskins. Gallinghouse is located at 409 W. 21st Ave., Covington. For more information, call 985-893-7631 or visit gallinghouse.com.

is passionate about customer service. Since opening Bella Style Salon in Slidell, she’s focused on providing guests with service on par with the Ritz Carlton.

After moving to a new location in Slidell’s Historic Olde Towne, Bella Style has doubled its clientele and garnered nearly 1,800 glowing online reviews. What’s more, the salon was voted the Northshore’s Best Salon for 2016 and was named a Top 200 Salon for customer service by Salon Today magazine.

“I want guests to feel like coming to the salon is one of the most positive experiences of their day,” she said. “We’ve got a very uplifting group of ladies who consistently fulfill that mission.”

She gets inspiration and affirmation by visiting salons during her family’s frequent travels. “I feel like we’ve done a great job bringing a little bit of a bigger city to a small town,” she said. Jen’s dedication to the community is evident in her service on Slidell’s Olde Towne Preservation Committee, a group dedicated to growing the historic district.

The salon itself seamlessly combines a hip, industrial design with a laid-back, comfortable

atmosphere. Bella Style offers the full gamut of salon services, including hair coloring, nails, makeup, full-body waxing, lash tinting, lifting and extensions.

After being diagnosed with several food allergies, Jen is very conscious of the products she offers at Bella Style. For hair, the salon uses naturally derived Aveda products and UNITE, a vegan product line. Vegan products are also used for manicures and pedicures. In addition, the salon recycles almost 2,000 pounds of waste per year.

Bella Style Salon is located at 2265 Carey St., Slidell. Call 985-214-0035 or visit mybellastyle.com for more information.

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Enterprising Woman Daniela Eversgerd, DMD TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND SMILE WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

THE MINUTE YOU

step through the doors at Allure Dental, you know it’s not a typical dental office. It is much more than the plush surroundings, soothing color palette and calming scents. While these extra touches certainly add to the experience, they are merely a reflection of the meticulous attention to detail that is the cornerstone of Dr. Daniela Eversgerd’s practice.

Rooted in a lifetime of experience in the dental field— her mother is a pediatric dentist and orthodontist in Brazil—Eversgerd’s vision for Allure Dental became a reality in December 2016. The office boasts state-of-theart technology that facilitates more thorough and efficient treatment. For instance, the CEREC™ system enables Eversgerd to create and deliver dental restorations the same day. She also utilizes SOPROCare™, a visual tool that uses fluorescence technology to assess oral health, and digital x-rays to limit radiation exposure.

“Our mission is to transform the dental experience,” Eversgerd said. “We do so by providing the latest advancements in diagnostics and treatment in a calm, soothing environment.” In addition to comprehensive dental exams, cleanings and crowns, Allure Dental offers a variety of services true to its name, including cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening and Invisalign™.

Eversgerd said she uses a multi-sensory approach to help put patients at ease. “A patient’s experience during an office visit can ultimately affect his or her overall dental health. People who are not afraid to come to the dentist are more likely to adhere to a regular maintenance schedule and to seek treatment before a condition becomes too painful to manage,” she said.

From the custom chairs in the waiting room to the luxurious, leather dental chairs in the exam rooms, comfort is a top priority. Patients can choose to watch Netflix programming on televisions that rotate for easy viewing and opt for Bose noise-cancelling headphones.

Plush blankets envelop the body while a specially-crafted scent of white tea and thyme helps calm the mind.

Eversgerd’s overall demeanor exudes a palatable sense of calm and balance. She is confident in her abilities and training. Eversgerd graduated at the top of her class in dental school and dedicates countless hours into furthering her expertise with continuing education, conferences and study clubs.

Much of Eversgerd’s vision began in 2009, when she and her husband, an emergency medicine physician, traveled to Brazil to visit her family for two-weeks. The 22

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WHILE WE STRIVE to give our patients THE MOST COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE possible, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUALITY CARE WE PROVIDE.

short trip turned into a four-month stay after she went into labor and delivered their third child, Daniel, at only 29 weeks. The experience changed the course of their lives, leading them to reassess professional and personal goals, faith and family.

Along with their two toddlers, Sofia and Antonio, the Eversgerd family would stay in Brazil with baby Daniel until he grew strong enough to travel back to Connecticut. Their return to the States was short-lived, though.

Within four months of returning home, they decided to move back to Brazil full time.

“The experience with Daniel gave us a different perspective on life. We wanted to slow things down a bit, to take time together as a family and enjoy the simpler things in life,” she said. Their “new normal” was very similar to the way Eversgerd grew up. Sofia, Antonio and Daniel attended the same elementary school she did as a child, and all three children spent a lot of time visiting their mother, and their grandmother, at the dental office.

The family moved back to the United States at the end of 2013, relocating to the Northshore after Eversgerd’s husband accepted a job in New Orleans. “We felt a connection to the area almost immediately,” she said. After working with Dr. Charles Foy in Madisonville for a few years, Eversgerd decided the time was right to make the vision for Allure a reality.

“Now that the kids are older, I have more time to create the practice I’ve always dreamed

of, and there is no better place for it than on the Northshore. This is where we live, where the kids go to school, where we worship. It is home,” she said.

By putting the same thoughtful planning into her staff, Eversgerd has assembled a team of professionals who share the same commitment to exceptional patient care.

Sarah Ghivizzani, front office coordinator, was inspired by the transformation of her own smile as the result of dental treatment.

With more than five years’ experience in the dental field, she is adept at addressing patient concerns, preparing instruments and assisting during treatments. Chantal Hagood, an expanded duty dental assistant, has the technical experience required to provide exceptional treatment. She’s also skilled at anticipating patient’s needs and explaining everything that will happen during a procedure.

“While we strive to give our patients the most comfortable experience possible, there is no substitute for the quality care we provide.

Amenities like warm peppermint towels and soothing lip balm encourage relaxation and add to the spa-like atmosphere. Yet, it is the time and personal attention we devote to our patients that truly sets us apart,” Eversgerd said.

Allure Dental is located in The Market at Chenier, 1901 Highway 190, Suite 14, in Mandeville. For more information, please call 985-951-2220 or visit alluredentalhealth.com.

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Corner of the World WRITTEN BY CASEY PERRIN ROBERT PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY DUNFORD

FROM A PEACEFUL corner in the heart of Covington, a graceful home watches the world go by. The house has stood here since 1896, bearing both indoor plumbing and multiple hurricanes with equal fortitude. Now in the ownership of Gina Rowbatham and her daughters, the house and her gardens have become the elegant matriarch of their family.

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home feels much larger than its 1,700 square feet. A white picket fence with a swinging gate beckons one to trot up the walkway. The deep front porch is overflowing with planters and makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Did you walk up the steps today or a hundred years ago? A soft exterior color palette and the original wooden front door are authentically Victorian in style. The plants are certainly no indication of the

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Unlike some homes built in this time period, the lineage of this one is fairly clear. Records date back to the original owners, the Galatas family, whose head of household was also the sheriff of St. Tammany Parish. In the original town of New Covington, Boston Street served as the dividing line: the working class lived on this side while the wealthier residents lived in larger, more elaborate houses on the other side of Boston Street. Nowadays, even the smaller homes are prized antiquities when restored as carefully as this one has been.

The center hall cottage style is an extremely efficient floor plan, creating a welcoming entryway yet wasting no space. It’s a perfect example of how attuned past generations were to building for the Louisiana climate.

From the wide center hall, nearly every room is visible, with tall doors and transoms that open up every wall in the entire house. This would allow even the slightest breeze to flow through the entire house on a hot day, and with 14-foot ceilings, the warmest air would have risen above the standing height of its residents.

The two bedrooms fill one half of the house and share a unique feature—a double-sided, coal-burning fireplace.

The house boasts four original fireplaces, which would have kept residents warm in the raised house during wet winters. One fireplace anchors the front living room while the other is tucked into a corner of the kitchen, as is common in houses of this age. Today, the kitchen is twice the size it would have originally been, having been fully modernized a decade ago.

Rowbatham said that the contractor from whom she purchased the property should be credited with saving this gem. “When he came in to restore the house, the ceiling was dropped to 8 feet everywhere, and there was old carpet in every room. He tore out what had been added in the mid-1900s and found transoms over every door and these original heart pine floors,” she said.

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Even while respecting the age and vocabulary of the original home, modern features have been added. The original back porch is now a full laundry area, and what was once a small nursery area has morphed into a dressing room just off the master bathroom. For a structure that would not have had indoor plumbing when it was originally constructed, the addition of such features seem obvious today. Using classical materials in soft tones helps prevent a jarring change from one space to another and adds to the timelessness of the space.

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When asked how she approached furnishing the home, Gina all but shakes off the notion that she did anything at all. “This house came with the character built in. I didn’t have to add it like I did in my previous home. All the furniture I had just fit, and it actually looks better in here than it did before.”

Even the recent plantings were done with the age of the house in mind. Gina purposely

selected traditional species like magnolias, sasanquas and crepe myrtles to anchor the landscape. Bits of color pops with the addition of hydrangeas and climbing roses. The ladies of the house spend a good bit of time outdoors. Here, they know all their neighbors and recognize almost everyone who walks by or rides bikes past the house. This particular area is perfect for walkability, with its close access to all the

activities of downtown Covington. Even school is within walking distance, and because everyone knows everyone else, safety is a prized feature of the neighborhood.

“I lived near Covington for years, but now that we live here, I really feel like we live in Covington,” says Gina about her beloved home.

“The world goes right by on this corner. We have everything we need, and we’ll stay forever.”

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Every Parent Needs a Last Will and Testament WRITTEN BY CHRISTIE TOURNET

AS A PARENT

of minor children (under the age of 18), our top priorities usually consist of financially and emotionally providing for our children. If a parent, and especially both parents, pre-decease a child, this need becomes crucial.

A will permits appointment of a tutor (legal guardian) for your child. The tutor continues to physically and emotionally care for a child including provision of food, clothing, shelter, education, healthcare and even religious practice. This carefully considered appointment not only provides peace of mind to the parent, but it can also alleviate legal battles. Specifically, when both natural parents have pre-deceased a minor child and a will does not provide a tutor appointment, a court ultimately chooses a guardian.

A will also permits you to continue to ensure your child’s financial well-being. The financial guardian, or trustee, becomes responsible for managing the minor child’s financial affairs, generally until the age of majority or a bit later.

While the tutor and trustee can be the same person, the appointments need not be to the same person. Instead, it is best to appoint someone known to be financially responsible as trustee.

In addition, providing a testamentary trust permits a parent with a great deal of control for outlining the child’s continued financial care. The parent can specify what assets are included in the trust and how and when to distribute those assets.

Parents of adult children also face concerns.

For example, a parent might worry about the most fair distribution or if unequal distribution is best considering specific needs of individual children. Parents of adult children may also consider the use of testamentary trusts where children have financial or addiction struggles.

Preparing for your will permits parents to consider, and address, all of these unique issues.

Christie Tournet & Associates, LLC, provides estate planning, estate administration and commercial law services. The practice is located at 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A in Mandeville. 985-951-2177, tournetlaw.com.

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What’s Joe Cooking? Farmer’s Market Finds WRITTEN BY JOSEPH MARIANO

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,

I make my way to the Covington Farmers Market to choose what I will be preparing for lunch Sunday. Half — or more — of my six children and six grandchildren will be at my home for lunch. I am always looking for something to bring excitement to the meal. One day at the market, I picked up fresh shrimp and fresh ground grits, intending to make traditional shrimp and grits for Sunday lunch.

It happened that a local restaurant food truck was at the

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market that day, and they had buffalo shrimp tacos on the menu.

I placed, and quickly consumed, an order and immediately thought “what a wonderful way to kick up shrimp and grits.”

It began with lightly pan-grilled shrimp in a flavorful sauce of garlic-butter white wine sauce and Crystal brand buffalo sauce.

Place the shrimp mixture over creamy yellow corn grits and top with blue cheese crumbles. That has become the standard shrimp and grits recipe for my family.

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‘Buffalo’ Shrimp and Grits Grits ACCORDING TO TRADITION, for every cup of grits, you need four cups of liquid. This recipe calls for two cups of grits, so I use four cups of water and four cups of vegetable broth for a little extra flavor.

1. Cook the grits and liquid for 35 to 45 minutes.

2. Add a stick of butter (Let’s make it creamy!) and about half a cup of chopped Italian parsley.

Buffalo Sauce 1. Coat the bottom of a 10- or 12-inch skillet with olive oil.

2. Melt a half stick of butter, add three tablespoons of minced garlic and two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.

3. When the butter begins to foam, add eight ounces of white wine.

4. When the sauce begins to boil, add eight ounces of Crystal buffalo sauce.

Shrimp 3 pounds of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined.

1. Make a marinade with olive oil, dried oregano, basil and garlic powder and 3 ounces of white wine.

2. Toss in the shrimp and marinate for an hour or overnight.

3. Pan grill the shrimp, covered, until the shrimp began to turn pink.

4. Add to the sauce for three to five minutes.

Assembly 1. Plate the grits in a shallow bowl.

2. Cover with the shrimp and sauce.

3. Top with blue cheese or feta crumbles.

4. Enjoy!

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A Healthy and Nutritious Summer Fieldtrip WRITTEN BY JOY FELDMAN, NC, JD

WITH SCHOOL FINISHED

and many unplanned summer days ahead, please don’t fret over those three daunting words: “Mom,

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I’m bored!” Listen up. I have some healthy suggestions to entertain even the most difficult offspring. Just grab your book bag and head to your local library for an adventure.

Yes! The Library.

Head over to the coolest section of this happening place and help your little people pick out their favorite cookbooks. Create a passport for each of your children and provide them with their own golden ticket for a journey to Italy, France or Africa, for example. Learn about the country’s culture, music and hip culinary scene, too. Encourage kids to thumb through cookbooks and ask them to pick out their favorite healthy recipes. Once their healthy food choices are made, have each child pick out a different course of the meal to prepare for dinner.

Now, head over to the farmers market or grocery store for ingredients to create your international meal. Discuss the different foods and spices you have found and even investigate their healing properties. Let the children smell, touch and sample the foods and herbs they chose, allowing them to travel the world from their own home. Make sure to include lots of fresh vegetables, proteins and healthy fats. Voila, you’ve created a fun and delicious nutritious lesson for all!

And since children can be notoriously picky eaters, I hope this global adventure helps since it allows them to have input in the kitchen along with the opportunity to taste new foods. Remember, you are likely to have better success when dinner is on the table and they all helped plan a beautiful meal from around the world. They will never ever know this adventure opened up them up to new foods. Shh… Mum’s the word.

Here’s to your health!

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Edible Flowers WRITTEN BY LISA RIBBECK LYONS

WHEN THE HEAT

hits in July and August, who doesn’t love a light meal? Salads become the staple of summer meals and summer garden parties. What could be prettier than a summer salad garnished with edible flowers? But why stop there? Have you ever tried fried squash or zucchini blossoms for a great appetizer? Here in Louisiana, one of our favorite dishes is a stuffed, chilled artichoke! So I am sure most of you have eaten a flower or two!

Many of our favorite bloomers are great in salads or other dishes and they’re so easy to grow in your own backyard. Here are a few: Chrysanthemums: Spicy and maybe a little strong in flavor, try them in stir fries or as a garnish for rice pudding. Plant these perennials in full sun and soil that drains well.

Daylilies: These have lots of different flavors, depending on the variety.

Pick them as plump buds and chop in salads, stuff as you would a squash blossom or try them sautéed with your favorite seasoning as a side dish.

You will have to taste each variety to find the flavor you like best. Again, these will come back every year and love a sunny, well drained spot in the garden.

Lavender: Floral and citrusy with a hint of aromatic flavor, strip these buds and use in meat dishes or salads. The lavender flower is also good in beverages and marinades. Full sun for this perennial.

Nasturtiums: This is the ultimate edible—great as a garnish, but also great in pastas or meat dishes. The flowers are beautiful, bright summer colors with flavors of spice and pepper. The plant also loves sun, but will

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Pinks: Spicy and clove like, this one is great for flavoring tea or cookies.

Very pretty when floated in a bowl of creamy summer soup. More sun means more flowers!

You probably didn’t think of those flowers as edibles right away, but they are and they’re also easy to grow. There are many other plants already in your garden that are also great as garnishes and flavor enhancers. Try roses, geraniums or any herb flower that appears. Broccoli and cauliflower are also flowers and delicious in so many ways.

Before you eat flowers, always wash them to remove any fertilizer or other things that may have touched their petals. Check online to be sure the flower IS edible and find ideas or recipes. Taste to make sure you like the flavor. Farmer’s markets are great places to find flowers ready-to-eat or to use as garnishes. Summer is the perfect time to highlight your daily routine with something new and delightful. Enjoy!

Email Lisa your gardening questions at shakeslyons@aol.com.

Smart Women’s Day Out Presented by Sam’s Club

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Experience intriguing stories and creations from behind the scenes.

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being kids ‹ The Saint Paul’s Wolves won their first state championship with a 10-9 win over the five-time defending champion Jesuit Bluejays in the Louisiana High School Lacrosse League championship game in April. Sophomore attackman Christopher Flood was named the championship game’s offensive MVP and senior goalkeeper Liam Ordoyne was named defensive MVP. The Wolves finished the season with a 17-1 record, going undefeated in the state of Louisiana.

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Pat Brister was an honored guest at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Easton Baird, Jonathan Coe and Cooper Ferguson, all of Troop 85 in Mandeville. At the ceremony, Brister presented each of the young men with a certificate recognizing their achievement in earning the Eagle Scout Rank. Troop 85 is chartered to First Baptist Church of Mandeville where the ceremony was held.

Mrs. Douglas’s second-grade class at Madisonville Elementary explained the relationship between science, math and music with tuning forks in May. Second-grade students taught music to kindergarten and first-grade students, thanks to a grant from St. Tammany Federal Credit Union called “Music Meets Math and Science.” Pictured left to right: Khloe Krobert, Avery Smith, Lucy Kilpatrick, Adalyn Yesse, Allyson Cozine, Peyton Byers and Tayler Wyllie.

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‹ The Magnolia Forest Garden Club donated several books to the Riverside Elementary School library in May. Back row, from left: Jennifer Kervin, Riverside Librarian Pam Anderson and Lynell Braun from the Magnolia Forest Garden Club and Riverside Principal Mary Lou Jordan. Front row, from left: Emma Saladino and Madeline Warlow.

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St. Scholastica Royalettes Dance Team participated in the Universal Dance Association Camp held in New Orleans in June. The team received First Place Home Routine, Superior Trophy for All Routines learned at camp and Drill Down Team High Point Winner.

Royalettes Coach Laurell Szczepanski received the Coaches Leadership Award. Five UDA All Americans were chosen: Gabrielle Carmeli, Caeley Crettet, Payton Franke, Anna Claire Hessburg and Abigail Szczepanski.

Front row: Payton Franke, Anna Claire Hessburg, Gabrielle Carmeli, Abigail Szczepanski and Caeley Crettet. Middle row: Grace Maestri, Kala Sandoval, Abby Brooks, Greta Streckfus, Anna Montgomery, Camille Daigle and Hannah Crews. Back row: Riley Melerine, Kailyn Kagel, Ashlyn Betzer, Abby Leonard, Sophie Morris and Allyson Pearce.

The Republican Professional Women of St. Tammany provide two scholarships to young women graduating high school in St. Tammany Parish. This year’s recipients were Charity Conlin from Covington High School and Karley Bordelon from Lakeshore High School. Each received a $2,000 scholarship at a banquet held at Annadelle’s Plantation in Covington.

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TEACHERS & PRINCIPALS

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St. Tammany Parish Teachers and Principals Of The Year The St. Tammany Parish Public School System has announced its teachers and principals of the year for the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers are selected based on their success with students and principals for their work to support teachers. Each year, the district selects one teacher and one principal at the elementary, middle/ junior high and high school level. These individuals move on to compete in the statewide competition.

‹ Raymond Morris Principal of Bayou Lacombe Middle School Raymond Morris was appointed principal of Bayou Lacombe Middle School in 2015. He received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and master’s degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University.

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‹ Gary Marlbrough Principal of Chahta-Ima Elementary School Gary Marlbrough has been principal of Chahta-Ima Elementary School since 2012. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans and his master’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Christian Monson Principal of Lakeshore High School An administrator for five years, Christian Monson is principal of Lakeshore High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University and his master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

‹ Wandra Vick Fifth grade teacher at Brock Elementary School Wandra Vick teaches fifth grade at Brock Elementary School and serves as her grade level co-chair, student mentor, member of the school planning committee and is the co-founder of the Jump Rope Club. She received her bachelor’s degree from Southern University and A&M College and her master’s degree Grand Canyon University.

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‹ Martha Boucher Pre-K teacher at Abita Springs Elementary School Martha Boucher is a pre-K teacher at Abita Springs Elementary School where she has taught for 23 years and serves as grade level chair and teacher leader. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville in Indiana.

Marty Mangus Biology Teacher at Salmen High School Marty Mangus has been a teacher for more than 25 years and has taught biology at Salmen High School since 2008.

She is teaches students skills that help them succeed in high school and beyond. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota.

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Antoinette McGee and family at the front door of their new home.

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Christ Episcopal School students conducted a fundraiser to support the Women Build 2016 Annnual Fundraiser.

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Carly McHugh and her new home.

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‹ Antoinette McGee and Carly McHugh each received a hammer and Bible.

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Habitat Women Build 2016 Celebrates with Homebuyers In May, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West celebrated with the McHugh and McGee families at their home dedications. The construction of the two homes began in October as part of the organization’s annual fundraiser, Women Build 2016. During the ceremony, the homes were blessed by the Rev. Anne Maxwell.

Homeowners Antoinette McGee and Carly McHugh each received a hammer and Bible representing all that went into making their house a home and all of their hard work. More than 350 volunteers worked on the home, including local and out-of-state volunteers. Additionally, second graders at Christ Episcopal School conducted a fundraiser to support the effort and created “welcome home” garlands featuring hearts, homes and fleur-de-lis.

Second graders at Christ Episcopal School creating “Welcome Home” garlands.

St. Tammany Chambers Host Events The St. Tammany East and West Chambers hosted a variety of events in the spring.

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Business After Hours at Northshore Technical Community College, hosted by Gulf States Real Estate Services and Weyerhaeuser.

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‹ Business After Hours at Liberty Self Storage.

Luncheon featuring Adrienne Slack, regional executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, New Orleans Branch.

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Raising the Roof for Charity Winner Announced Michael Taylor, Jr. was the winner of the 2017 Raising the Roof for Charity home located in Money Hill Plantation in Abita Springs. Taylor and his family were in Florida when he was told his name had been drawn from among thousands of raffle entries. He immediately sent a selfie of himself, his wife, Ashley, and daughter, Charlotte. Matthew Seal, representing the Northshore Miracle League, pulled the winning entry on June 3. Highland Homes built the 2017 charity home, valued at $427,000. The annual project is coordinated by the Northshore Homebuilders Association and raises funds to support nonprofit organizations. This year, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, Giving Hope Retreat and Northshore Miracle League benefitted from the fundraising effort.

This year, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, Giving Hope Retreat and Northshore Miracle League benefitted from the fundraising effort.

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Lyon Elementary Receives Book Donations Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans’ Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) donated 138 summer reading books for second-grade students at Lyon Elementary School in Covington. Woodforest National Bank donated 138 books for the third-grade students.

The RSVP volunteers distributed the books to the students at Lyon Elementary School in Covington just in time for summer vacation.

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Michael Taylor, Jr., winner of the 2017 Raising the Roof for Charity home with his daughter, Charlotte and wife, Ashley.

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‹ Deputy Sheriff’s Association Raises Funds for Suicide Response Efforts On behalf of the St. Tammany Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Sgt. Trinity Graves presented the Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans with a donation of $1,850 to help the organization provide lifesaving crisis response services across the parish. Services include counseling for victims of attempted suicide as well as for families of those who have committed suicide.

The money was raised at the third annual St. Tammany Parish Suicide Awareness Golf Tournament at Royal Golf Club in Slidell in March. The event also benefitted St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide.

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‹ Matthew Seal, representing the Northshore Miracle League, pulled the winning entry on June 3.

Cleco Grants $25,000 to Northshore Nonprofits The Regina Coeli Child Development Center and Truth in Nature organizations are the beneficiaries of the first round grants made by Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC. Nearly $25,000 was granted to the Northshore Community Foundation to benefit these two organizations.The Regina Coeli Child Development Center will use the fund for outdoor play/learning equipment at the Head Start program in Slidell. Truth in Nature will use the grant to fund storage facilities to support its mission to reach, inspire, support and engage young men from fatherless and single-parent homes.

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Seersuckers & Sazeracs The Saint Tammany Art Association hosted its third annual Seersuckers & Sazeracs in May to raise funds for its educational and cultural programming. Held at the Southern Hotel, guests sampled cocktails offered by the Sazerac Company, listened to Ben Redwine, a New Orleans-based clarinetist and bid on art donated

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Avanti VIP Launch Party Avanti hosted a launch party for VIPs at its new senior living community in Covington in June.

Guests enjoyed tours of the facility which features mind, body and strength programs, excellent food in the Taste restaurant, an art studio, a lounge and a spa-like salon.

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Kokomo Stroll Despite a wet start, the Kokomo Stroll organized by the Covington Business Association was a success.

Downtown businesses provided signature cocktails to attendees, many of whom wore beach-themed attire to the laid-back event.

En Plein Air The ninth annual En Plein Air Art Exhibition featured a crowd of 200 gathered for the opening reception.

The event was held at the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum and featured paintings of Louisiana landscapes by artists who captured the scenes in real time, using natural light. Attendees enjoyed music and refreshments along with the opportunity to view the paintings by more than 20 artists.

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CALENDAR 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 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

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.

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. or 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.

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY Madisonville Art Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, madisonvilleartmarket.com.

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.

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Light Up the Lake. Picnicking starts at 10 a.m., food court opens at 3 p.m., music starts at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Mandeville Lakefront, between Coffee and Carroll, rain date July 2.

Senior Health Fair Lunch and Learn, presented by Beau Provence. 10 a.m–12:30 p.m., 100 Beau West, Mandeville, 985-200-8542, beauprovence.com

20th Annual Slidell Heritage Festival. 4–11 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m., $10 for adults, children under 12 free with paying adult, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, slidellheritagefest.org.

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Twilight Paddle on Cane Bayou in Mandeville. 6–9:30 p.m., $55 adults/$40 children, discount if you bring your own canoe, 504-233-0686, canoeandtrail. com/twilight-swamp-tour.

4 Happy Independance Day!

Mande Independence Day Parade, presented by the Mande Milkshakers, 2–4 p.m., spectators free, $10 to participate in parade, Mandeville Lakefront, mandemilkshakers.wordpress.com.

20 The Magic Behind Mardi Gras, presented by Women of Infinite Possibilities. 9 am.–3 p.m., $55 members/$65 nonmember, Tchefuncta Country Club, womenofwip.org.

21 Southern Nights, presented by the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. 7–10 p.m., $150, Southern Hotel, 428 East Boston St., Covington, sttammanychamber.org/southern-nights-fundraiser.

22 “Big Easy, Big Heart” 5K. Fontainebleau State Park, registration at 7 a.m., race at 9 a.m., party follows, $40, proceeds benefit the New Orleans Mission, theyatrace.com/event/big-easy-big-heart-2017.

2017 Duck Derby benefitting St. Tammany Humane Society. 5 p.m., Mandeville Beach, 985-892-7387, duckrace.com/covington.

St. Anselm’s Jewel of Madisonville 10th Annual Gala and Auction. 7–11 p.m., $50, restaurants, live music, silent and live auctions, Castine Center, Mandeville, 985-845-7342, www.501auctions.com/stanselm.

Abita Town Hall Cajun Dance. Lessons from 7–7:30 p.m., live music from 8–10:30 p.m., $10/$8 for members, 22161 Level St., 504-583-8603, northshorecajundancers.com.

Slidell Movie Nights. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” 8:30 p.m., free admission, Heritage Park, Slidell, myslidell.com.

Slidell Movie Nights. “Singin’ In The Rain,” 8:30 p.m., free admission, Heritage Park, Slidell, myslidell.com.

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Playmakers Community Theater presents “Saturday Night Fever.” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., no show July 9, $30 adults/ $15 students, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985- 893-1671, playmakersinc.com.

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Moonlight Paddle on Cane Bayou in Mandeville.

6–9:30 p.m., $40 adults/$10 children, discount if you bring your own canoe, 504-233-0686, canoeandtrail.com/twilight-swamp-tour.

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52nd National Juried Artists Show, presented by the St. Tammany Art Association. Opening reception and awards on July 8 from 6–9 p.m., free and open to the public, 320 Columbia St., Covington, sttammanyartassociation.org.

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Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon. 11 a.m., $22, concert by Northlake Performing Arts Society, speaker Lorraine Potter Kalal, Benedict’s Restaurant in Mandeville, 985-630-6491, NOLANorthshoreCWC@gmail.com.

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Longleaf at Christwood Open House. 2:30–4:30 p.m., music, light refreshments and tours of the new cognitive memory center, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-302-3285, christwoodrc.com.

15 “A Not So Terrible Parable,” presented by the Village Theater Company. 1 p.m., 29180 Highway 190, Lacombe, 985-882-5727.

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Small group art classes for girls ages 12–17 with Elizabeth Impastato. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., limited to nine students per session, 1901 Highway 190, Suite 28, Mandeville, 985-778-5338, impastatogallery.com.

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Outdoor Movie Nights, presented by the City of Mandeville and The Robin Group/KW Realty Services.

“Storks,” 8 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

Columbia Street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 p.m., 200500 block of Columbia Street in downtown Covington, 985-892-1873.

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“UnMurdered,” presented by Village Youth Theater. 6 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday, 29180 Highway 190, Lacombe, 985-882-5727.

28–AUGUST 20 Cutting Edge Theater presents “Hairspray.” Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., $22– 30, 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com

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Northshore Family Fun Day & Back to School Expo.

10 a.m.–4 p.m., free admission, one-stop shopping event for kindergarten through 12th grade, face painting, snowballs, costumed characters, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-781-3650.

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Cruisin’ for a Cause Car Show. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free for spectators/$25 to register your car, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 504-8588035.

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United Way St. Tammany West Red Beans & Rice Cookoff. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., $10 all you can eat, $75 to enter a team, proceeds benefit St. Tammany Suicide Prevention & Crisis Response and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, St. Scholastica Academy Gym, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-778-0815.

eason Sponsors, S al ur lt Cu 17 0 2 16 0 2 Dear astic year of nt fa r he ot an r fo u yo nk Tha it without do ’t dn ul co e W ! ts en cultural ev your support. Thank you!

The City of Slidell

The City of Slidell and the Commission on the Arts extend a gracious thank you to our 2016-2017 Cultural Season Sponsors who have helped make the city’s cultural events and exhibitions possible for our citizens.

Renaissance • $5,000 Sponsors:

Baroque • $2,500 Sponsor: CLECO Power • Jazz on the Bayou/Ronnie Kole Foundation Neoclassical • $1,000 Sponsors: Edge of the Lake Magazine • Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency • Lori Gomez Art • Purple Armadillo Again, LLC • John Schneider Studios /Cineflix Film Festival • The Slidell Independent • Slidell Northshore Rotary Club

Impressionism • $500 Sponsors: Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert • Chateau Bleu • CiCi’s Pizza Slidell Dr. Nathan Brown, Northlake Oral & Facial Surgery • Rep. Greg Cromer • Flatliners Entertainment Old School Eats Food Truck • Olde Towne Slidell Main Street • Pontchartrain Investment Management Roberta’s Cleaners Silver Slipper Casino • Slidell Historical Antique Association Terry Lynn’s Café & Creative Catering • Vicky Magas Insurance Agency These Olde Towne Slidell Main Street & Louisiana Cultural District events are supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Cultural Season Sponsorships are now available. Please call Alex Carollo at (985) 646-4375 for more information.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

‹ Pho Grace, 2728 W. Thomas St. in Hammond.

‹ Integrity Physical Therapy, 1144 Highway 59, Suite 3, in Mandeville.

‹ Cedarwood School Gym, 601 Heavens Drive in Mandeville.

‹ Chicken Salad Chick, 3803 Highway 22 in Mandeville.

‹ Cricket Wireless, 1600 N. Highway 190 in Covington.

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‹ Culinary Kids, 915 Marigny Ave. in Mandeville.

Magnolia Thrift Store, 70271 Highway 59 in Abita Springs.

‹ Movement Mortgage, 1119 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 2, in Mandeville.

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‹ The Greystone, 935 Clausel St. in Mandeville.

MedCentris, 6065 Lamonte Drive in Hammond.

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