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ENTERPRISING WOMEN Dedicated Hearts and Hands— Laurie Jugan, President and Stephanie Hoppmeyer, Past President

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COMMUNITY

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell ................................................ 18

Associate Publisher’s Note .................................................5

HEALTH & FITNESS

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

Cervical Cancer Prevention ..............................................8

Northshore’s Best Voting ....................................................6

Knock-Knees are More Prone to Injury ...................... 20

Charter Business HERO........................................................7

Never Too Late To Act “Now”.......................................... 22

Save the Dates ..................................................................... 11

LEGAL

Enterprising Woman of The Year Ballot ..................... 21

Affidavit of Small Succession ......................................... 25

Meet the Editor .................................................................. 24

BEAUTY & STYLE

Meet the Owner of Y.E.S.................................................. 27

Give Him What He Really Wants ......................................7

Mardi Gras Tips ................................................................... 28

Retail Calendar .................................................................... 12

8 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide............................................... 16

February Events ................................................................. 30

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

February Fun Fever ............................................................ 32

Editor’s Pick: Light Up Your Life ..................................... 14

Mandeville Online .............................................................. 32

Fatal Distraction .................................................................. 22

Dear Citizens of Slidell ...................................................... 32

Recipe: Cooking with Tea ................................................ 23

Growth and Sustainment in 2013 ................................ 34

Mother Nature in the Winter Garden ......................... 26

2013 Chairman of the Board .......................................... 34

Book Review: Two Graves ............................................... 27

Mardi Gras Calendar ......................................................... 35

Around Town........................................................................ 31

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FEBRUARY IS THE month of love. My father always told me that love is limitless; maybe in some way it explains why I have five brothers and sisters! My parents ran a boy’s boarding school so I grew up surrounded by an eclectic mix of people. From teachers and gardeners to an African prince, they were all treated like one of the family.

This month we introduce the newest member of our Sophisticated Woman Magazine family, Mara Beebe. What better way to get to know her than to turn the tables and ask her some of the questions we ask our Enterprising Women. Go to page 24 to read the interview.

This month our Enterprising Women really show what it is to give back. Laurie Jugan and Stephanie Hoppmeyer from the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell (JAS) share their stories and the story of JAS. They truly touch so many lives and have helped so many on the Northshore.

We also meet some realtors in the area that share their knowledge and expertise on the character and development of our community.

The plans for the Annual Hats Off Luncheon are well under way. We will introduce our keynote speaker, Lauren Thom, also known as Fleurty Girl, who will join us as we honor the Enterprising Woman of 2012 and open our hearts and provide support to this years beneficiary, St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). Make sure you save the date for Friday, April 5.

Have a safe and fun Mardi Gras season!.

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Behind the Scenes Enterprising Women, Laurie Jugan’s and Stephanie Hoppmeyer’s days are filled with helping others. They took time out from their busy lives to prepare for their cover shoot. Design Specialist Sunni Sigrist and Molly Meyers-Zabala of Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville, expertly applied their make-up and styled their hair. It was then time to go to Salmen High School in Slidell to meet up with the rest of the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell for their cover shoot.

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Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell Editor Mara Beebe Art Director Cheryl Feltman Sohn Graphic Designer/Staff Photographer Claire Thomas Graphic Designer/Web Master Julie Lodato O’Day Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson Account Executives Anna Grundmann, Laura Zammit Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Contributing Writers Izzy Percy, Anna Ribbeck, Dr. Mary Speed Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Steve Randon Production Gallinghouse & Associates, Inc.

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Gwen Anderson, Senior Account Executive of over twelve years with SW, is committed to her sales career and enjoys the lasting relationships she has with all of her clients.

Anna Grundmann is the newest Account Executive for the SW team. She is a recent graduate of LSU, and a lifelong resident of Covington.

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If you are considering baring it all, there are a few things you need to know. The most important is to seek out a professional. Find a place that specializes in waxing and uses safe and hygienic practices. This is not the service you want to experiment with, so spend the few extra bucks to ensure your lady parts are in good hands!

Make sure to grow out your hair for at least ten days. If you are nervous when it comes to pain, take two Ibuprofen and apply a numbing cream (we recommend Relax & Wax No-Scream Cream) 30 minutes prior to your service.

For our clients seeking something extra, we also offer sexy lifestyle products and lingerie that are designed specifically to make you feel sexy and confident.

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Salmen High School senior Julie T. Huynh wants to “live life to the fullest”. She is the vice president of Interact and the Beta Club, and participates in Robotics, Safe Driving, Mu Alpha Theta, Juniors in Service, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. She was selected this past summer to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and was invited to serve as a future RYLA counselor. Julie had the opportunity in 2011 to visit relatives in Vietnam and is determined to take advantage of every option available to her.

Julie is an honor student with a 3.9 GPA, she plays soccer, is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is self-taught in guitar.

Julie created the Asian Club at Salmen after noticing the need to expose students to different cultures and to dispel common stereotypes. The Asian Club now has over 30 members and has raised funding for leukemia and cancer patients in their area.

Julie works at the Old Towne Soda Shop in Slidell and plans to attend LSU for Veterinary Medicine. Julie’s parents taught her “the humblest person gains the most out of life”.

Congratulations to Julie, our February Charter HERO Award winner.

Our February Charter HERO Julie T. Huynh

Tell us why there is a HERO—Helpfully and Eagerly Reaching Out—in your life.

Nominations should be submitted as a short story to SophisticatedWoman.com or mailed to 409 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana 70433. To nominate the outstanding high school student you feel makes an impact, and to read the full rules and selection criteria, visit SophisticatedWoman.com.

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Cervical Cancer Prevention WITH SO MUCH hype about whether to receive vaccinations or not, it can be difficult to separate the truth from the myth.

Vaccines exist to prevent many types of potentially lethal infections. As an example, Polio has been nearly eradicated over the last 40 years because of worldwide vaccination.

Despite rumors to the contrary, extensive medical evidence exists proving their effectiveness and safety.

One of the great joys of my practice is helping people prevent illness. And I must admit, women do a much better job than men at receiving preventive care. A relatively recent addition to our armamentarium is the HPV vaccine. Since its inception, over 40 million women worldwide have been vaccinated.

The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine prevents both genital warts and the infection which leads to over 70 percent of cervical cancer cases. It is currently recommended for girls and women aged 9-26. In 2010, the vaccine was also approved for boys and men in the same age group. When used in combination with routine Pap smears, the vaccine can significantly reduce you or your child’s

We all want what is best for our loved ones. risk of developing one of the most common cancers among women. We all want what is best for our loved ones. The HPV vaccine is a great tool to help us protect ourselves and our children both now and for the rest of our lives.

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Robin Realty Group

The Robin Realty Group works hard to treat their clients like “family” and is committed to one another both professionally and personally.

They live by the Keller William’s direction to have a “business worth having and a life worth living.”

The Robin Realty Group is made up of Tiffani, her husband, Brett Bernheisel, the Listing Specialist, two Buyer Specialists (Courtney Barrilleaux and Brandon Williams), the Office Manager and the Marketing Assistant. While most clients typically work with an individual agent, Robin Realty clients work with a group.

Each client has a “client care person who is like 411” says Tiffani and an “agent that acts as the 911.”

The Robin Realty Group is ranked in the top one percent of Keller Williams agents in the Gulf Coast region and is expecting to be one of the largest Keller Williams associate groups at the national level. Where an average individual agent sells nine homes in a year, the Robin Realty Group sold 75 homes in 2011, 100 homes in 2012, and is hoping to double it to 200 homes in 2013.

Tiffani believes that this is a “semi-seller’s market” but is a great time for buyers, also, “because even though home sale prices are a little higher, buyers can take advantage of the historically low interest rates.” The

Northshore market is booming with Mandeville and Madisonville as the top areas of interest because of their high-ranking public schools and the commuter accessibility to I-12 and the Causeway.

The Robin Realty Group uses the web to relay listings and information to their clients.

Tiffani states that 98 percent of clients use the Internet to view property sales and listings and that there is not another group around that can “market a home on the Internet the way we do.” She began writing and posting a real estate blog three years ago and now manages several blog pages for current and potential clients.

These marketing techniques allow the group’s websites to get an average of 3,000 potential clients a month. The Robin Realty Group also markets their properties to hundreds of websites and have priority placement on the most frequented of local and national sites.

The real estate business is consistently picking up and Tiffani is planning to add two more Buyer Specialists to the Robin Realty Group by June. Everyone at Robin Realty is grateful to their clients because “without them, we would not be able to provide for our own families.”

This is the main reason that Tiffani wants the Northshore community to think of the Robin Realty Group as the “Ritz-Carlton of real estate.”

Meet Tiffani Robin Tiffani Robin is owner/CEO of Robin Realty and a self-proclaimed “empire builder.”

She began as a single agent with Keller Williams in 2009 and by the end of her first year had won Rookie of the Year for both Keller Williams Realty Services and the Northshore Area Board of Realtors.

This rapid growth enabled Tiffani to hire an assistant six months into the business.

Fast forward three years and Tiffani now manages five other employees and will hire two more by June of 2013.

Tiffani says that “she would not be where she is now” without Keller Williams and manages her team based on “God, Family, Business.” She believes that her team not only adds leverage to her business but to their clients as well. They follow “what the client wants” not by the value of a listing.

Tiffani married Brett Bernheisel in 2009 and “is the reason” she got into real estate.

She was a single mother for 12 years, had lost everything in Katrina and wanted something different. Brett encouraged her to “do what she wanted to do” and eventually Brett was able to quit his job at Chevron and come on board as the Listing Specialist.

Brandon Williams, Licensed Buyer’s Specialist, Brett Bernheisel, Licensed Listing Specialist, Tiffani Robin, Licensed Lead Agent/CEO, Courtney Barrilleaux, Licensed Buyer’s Specialist, Dania Foret, Marketing Asst., Christie Schultheis, Office Manager Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. Above stated agents are licensed in Louisiana.

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When she is not managing her team, writing blogs or working on social media marketing, Tiffani likes to spend her down time with her husband and her son, Casey, a sophomore at Fontainebleau High School.

She knows “that the reason for business is to fund a perfect life, not the other way around” and looks forward to relaxing with her family somewhere on a Florida beach with music and a cooler (once the first quarter goals are met).

Robin Realty Group Keller Williams Realty Services 1522 West Causeway Approach Mandeville 985-727-7154 www.BESTLOUISIANAHOMES.com

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Our Community, Our Strength For this dynamic duo, the philosophy of “doing it right because it’s the right thing to do” drives their relationship with clients, developers, agents in their company, realtors in other firms, residents, and public officials.

Residential Customized service plan includes: • Buyer and Seller full package real estate services • Sale by Owner assistance and consultation • Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist • Property Management Services

Meet Kimberly Everett and Kellie Osbon of K2 Realty. The Northshore community-focused team is founded on providing superior customer service, personal integrity, win-win transactions and commitment to preserving the character of the community where they live, work and play.

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Kellie Osbon has a degree in Finance and a commercial lending background. Kellie continues to uphold her family’s tradition of Northshore community involvement by serving in several areas, such as: Chamber Committees, Junior League, Alliance with WIN, Chamber Leadership Class, Homebuilders Association, and leading at church and her children’s schools.

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Commercial Division includes: • Joining Landowners, Developers, Investors and Lenders with Professional and Corporate Clients • Shopping Centers, Professional and Medical Offices - New and Redevelopment • Tenant Build to Suit

With a degree in Marketing and Advertising, Kimberly Everett honed her skills with 16 years experience in customer service in the airline industry. Her knack for reading customers and anticipating their needs has lended itself well to the real estate industry.

She provided leadership for the Airline Quality Control Committee, Chamber Committees and as a Developer-Community Liaison.

Families, developers and clients depend on their expertise and commitment to our unique Northshore character.

It’s “Our Community, Our Strength.”

Kellie Osbon, CDPE, SFR Residential/Commercial Realtor kosbon@k2realtyla.com (985) 789-9113

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Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon

Come Flirt with Fleurty Girl!

Sophisticated Woman Magazine welcomes one of our own, Lauren Thom of Fleurty Girl, as keynote speaker for our Annual Hats Off Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon.

Join us for food, fun and a great cause, as we honor Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Enterprising Women (and men) of 2012 and announce the 2012 Enterprising Woman of the Year.

Keynote speaker: Lauren Thom, Fleurty Girl Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

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Stop by Lynn Stirling Antiques to take advantage of 20% off all store-owned merchandise.

The latest European container is full of smaller accessory décor and small furniture pieces. Sale excludes Pyrrha and consignor items. 985-626-7704, www.lynnstirling.com.

February 24 Bombshell and Bubbly: Bombshell Waxing Grand Opening Party. 2–6 p.m., Champagne and strawberries will be served. 985-633-1950, www.bombshellwaxing.com.

February In honor of Valentine’s Day, The English Tea Room is offering 10% off 8oz. of their romantic loose-leaf Valentine Blend. Your sweetheart will love this black tea infused with flavors of chocolate and rosebuds.

985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

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Azure Spa is offering a Sweetheart Package for Valentine’s Day. 985-727-7676, www.TheAzureSpa.com.

Experience Epicurean Excellence at Oil & Vinegar.

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“Lighting plays a large part in creating ambiance and enhancing color in any room design. An overhead chandelier can be used as a focal point and cast a warm glow while setting the stage for furniture and accessories in your home.

Sconces and pendant lights bring directional light, highlighting areas and adding a sculptural ambiance to a space. When used in pairs, decorative lamps can bring symmetry to a room, and torchiere lamps give definition and warmth.”

—Billie Comeaux of American Factory Direct Furniture

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1. Taupe and cream Anemone Pendant Light Fixture by Flambeau, $299. Available at American Factory Direct Furniture, 985-871-0300.

2. Rustic Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Burlap Shade by Parkel, $139.99. Available at Motif, 985-809-8887.

3. Zara Wall Sconce by Currey, $857. Available at Pine Grove Electrical Supply, 985-893-4003.

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“Mention the idea of incorporating antiques into your design and some clients cringe, as for many, it brings about the idea of grandma's home: dusty, depressing and cluttered. But for a designer, antiques create substance in a home, and evoke a feeling of history and nostalgia.

To do it right: Mix the old with the new and surround your antique pieces with modern furnishings.

Up-cycle old objects to give them new purpose/functionality. And lastly, pay attention to detail. Adding antiqueinspired details to your modern décor will give your home a more lived-in feel and make older furniture fit better into your space.”

—Rachel Rice of Lynn Stirling Interiors by Rachel Rice 4. Black and chrome Table Lamp with Carrot Shade by Vanteal, $259.

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6. Taupe and cream Anemone Floor Lamp by Flambeau, $649. Available at American Factory Direct Furniture, 985-871-0300.

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NEARLY HALF A CENTURY AGO, 15 women in the Slidell community came together with one common goal—to make their community a better place to live. Their meeting with a representative from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) proved to be fruitful, and by early 1966, the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell (JAS) was officially set into motion. Today, the JAS has 49 members “from all walks of life,” notes current JAS President Laurie Jugan. “Their ages range from young women in their twenties, to women with grown children like me.”

The JAS chooses projects each year based on community deficits.

“We identify needs within the community in areas of health, welfare, education and culture, and we build a project around a specific solution to fill that need,” says Past President Stephanie Hoppmeyer. “From there, we attempt to find sponsors to help us fund our projects, and then we—the members—bring the projects to life.” Projects such as:

A Day For Girl’s Health; College Bound Scholarships; Literacy Liaisons; JA Water Day; and Groovin’ Snacks/Movin’ Kids are just a snapshot of what JAS does for the communities of Slidell, Pearl River and Lacombe.

“Chances are, your child has been the beneficiary of one of our service projects through some capacity over the years,” Stephanie says.

Members are required to provide at least 60 volunteer hours per year to fulfill their membership obligation and are hands-on participants in the service projects they provide. “In one project, Providing C.A.S.H. (College and Scholarship Assistance), in which we work with one of the local public high schools to identify scholarships and various ways students can pay for college, we worked with a young woman living on her own and working three jobs to make ends meet,” Laurie remembers. “These children are generally fine academically, but financially they are considered at risk. We helped this young lady through a national scholarship application. In the end she was awarded a $20,000 scholarship, a trip to Washington D.C., provided legislative mentors, and, I am happy to say, she is well on her way to success.”

An annual event, A Day For Girl’s Health, gives young ladies in junior high and high school the chance to gain insight about everything pertaining to women’s health. “We partner with Slidell Memorial Hospital, one of our essential corporate sponsors, to provide a full day of learning about everything from eye health, to questions about their feminine health, to fashion and fitness,” Stephanie says. This year’s event will be held on March 9, 2013. “Doctors, health and fitness professionals, makeup artists, hairstylists and vendors from throughout the area provide these young ladies with essential information to make informed decisions about their lives and health. JAS actives and Life and Associates donate their time, and there are countless giveaways, door prizes and the event culminates with a fashion show.”

Literacy Liaisons provides hands-on education to local school children. “Volunteers spend their free time working with local students

ABOVE TOP: 2012 Juniors in Service. ABOVE BOTTOM: Christmas for Our Children project with Shannon Mese, Sharon Satter, Barbara Gravois and Bonnie Champagne.

from kindergarten through high school as Literacy Liaisons,” Stephanie says. “These women provide help to children who need to round out their academic experience with that extra layer of help.” Projects like JA Water Day and Groovin’ Snacks/Movin’ Kids involve real-time health education for young students and teach them the importance of nutrition, hydration and fitness, with the use of water play and demonstrations. Practical, applicable tips for everyday life are woven in to each educational presentation by JAS volunteers.

Both Laurie and Stephanie stress the importance of donations from corporate sponsors and private benefactors. Without their support, JAS would not be able to fund its community service projects. An anonymous donor was so moved after reading about the Hearts United family on the JAS Facebook blog, that they donated $1000. This money helped make “the best Christmas ever” for a single mother and her five children. “It really is that simple,” Laurie says. “All money from corporate sponsors goes directly to our service projects, and in turn directly to the beneficiaries who are all of our children.” With up to ten projects per year, funding for JAS is essential to maintain and exceed the support they provide.

At different stages in their lives, Laurie and Stephanie joined JAS as a way to give back to their community. “I had always been active in what my children were doing, and I saw that opportunity ending.

I felt that this would be a good way to transition into a new role with

a new sense of purpose,” Laurie remembers. “What I have gained as a member since 2008, is the opportunity to meet like-minded women and develop life-long friendships, and a strong sisterhood.”

Stephanie, a mother of four with a teenager still at home, was determined to give back to her childhood community. “I was raised here in the New Orleans area, I have a business here, and I have a family of my own here now,” she says. “After joining JAS, I soon discovered that, not only was I giving back to my community, my community was also giving back to me.”

With decades of history behind their name, the JAS has won countless awards from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries including the 2012 Award of Excellence (the highest award given to a chapter).

Slidell was one of only two chapters to earn this award in 2012. JAS transforms the lives of those it serves in the Slidell community as well as the members who serve them. “My hope is that we will continue to see the organization grow and we will continue to see women from all pockets of the community,” says Laurie. “This is the place where you come to give back, and as a bonus, it gives back to you,” says Stephanie.

“I have a very strong love for this wonderful organization.”

To get more information about JAS and their service projects, or to become a corporate sponsor, visit www.jaslidell.org, call 985-640-1681, or email jaslidell@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/JaSlidell

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ABOVE TOP: Teri McCoy with a student during a Groovin’ Snack presentation.

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A RECENT STUDY published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise confirmed previous findings about people who are knockkneed. These studies show that if people have a mild tendency for the knees to come together (being “Knock-kneed”) when standing, running or landing, they have an increased risk of knee pain. In addition, we also know that this type of stance places one at greater risk for the dreaded ACL tear.

It is important to note that it is not just athletes who succumb to these kinds of injuries. I have seen ACL injuries in very inactive people, occasional athletes and people who just stepped down funny one time off a curb.

So what does that mean for someone who has a slight case of knock-knees? Well, the good news is that there are exercises that can help. Strengthening is crucial, but so is stretching and landing training.

The most important muscles to strengthen are the quadriceps (the muscles on the front of the thigh) and the core (abdominals, hip muscles and low back muscles). It is also important to stretch the muscles in the legs.

In addition, you should get help in training your body to avoid the knock-kneed posture during fast movements. Physical therapists can help with training you to react to sudden loads correctly and maintaining good knee posture.

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STEVE MARIUCCI, THE former NFL head coach, had a clock in his office which had in place of each number on the dial the word “Now.” I would like to propose this little word as our collective 2013 resolution for two reasons.

Each day physicians and other medical providers hear excuses about why a patient has delayed seeking help for an obvious problem. In the dermatology realm, such delays can lead to more aggressive treatments being necessary, more numerous and expensive medications required, and more extensive surgery resulting in noticeable and even deforming scars. Skin cancer often presents as a tiny spot that bleeds after a shower or shave, and such an early lesion is easily removed with minor surgery. Melanoma commonly is first preceded by a dark mole slowly changing for months or years before becoming malignant. As a suspicious mole, it can be removed within minutes during a routine office visit. As a melanoma, it requires extensive surgery and has the possibility of internal spread. Even such common maladies as teenage acne, if treated in the early stages, can prevent the deeper forms of acne development which can scar a young face for life.

The other reason for “now” is our looming government takeover of the medical industry.

Cost will limit accessibility. Criteria will be issued which prohibit treatment of many benign conditions and sadly will strictly limit our ability to order the sophisticated diagnostic tests now available (ask a Brit or Canadian about getting on “the list”). So, if you have a worrisome symptom or condition but haven’t yet found time to go to the doctor, consider doing it “now”.

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Fatal Distraction WRITTEN BY DR. MARY W. SPEED

THIS COLUMN IS more serious in tone than what I usually write and one that I hope will save lives. People in love are inspiring and essential to happy homes and communities.

Love gone wrong, however, can be disastrous. How do you know if your beloved is a mutual attraction or a fatal distraction?

Mutual Attraction • Spontaneous content in calls and interchangeable check-in • Mutual sharing of passwords • Share friendships and expands circle of friends • Enjoy time away together • Common spending • Free-spirited and comfortable • Appreciates the other’s interests Fatal Distraction • Calls for details of partner’s location or wants to know arrival time • Refuses to share password or relevant information • Friends limited to preferences or number of friends dwindles • Makes excuses to avoid time away together • Unaccountable expenditures • Controlling and suspicious • Belittles individual interests The unsuspecting faithful are usually charmed and flattered by the attentions of cheaters. If you suspect that you are in such a damaged relationship, follow the money and you will learn for certain. If one partner always pays the bills, offer to help them or take over that task. Pay attention to the details of a phone bill. Do you recognize the phone numbers and text recipients on the statement?

Unhealthy relationships can make one of the partners feel like they have been bullied and intimidated to surrender to the other person. Recovering from a harmful relationship can take time. Start by spontaneously reacquainting yourself with the people that you have lost touch with. Celebrate the small victories of making your own choices. Learn to trust yourself and to find your own voice.

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Ingredients: ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted ¼ cup Light Lilly Flour 1 Tbsp Chocolate Chai Powdered Tea 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ½ tsp salt 1 cup powdered sugar 5 large egg yolks 3 large whole eggs 2 Tbsp Ciao Amaretto tea (in T Sac) 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup roasted chopped/slivered almonds Maraschino Cherries for garnish Nonstick cooking spray Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with the nonstick cooking spray. Place chopped/slivered almonds on the baking sheet and put into the oven to toast them for 2-4 minutes. Put a double boiler on the stove at medium heat. Once water is at a simmer, put in the butter and chocolate chips and stir until melted. Once butter and

chocolate are melted whisk in 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Set mixture aside.

In another bowl that can be placed on the double boiler, combine all eggs in that bowl to warm them slightly. Do not cook the eggs.

This process should only take 3-5 minutes.

Take the chocolate mixture, fold into the eggs and add the flour, salt, sugar and chocolate chai and whisk until incorporated.

Spray four 8 oz ramekins and fill with chocolate mixture. Arrange them in a roasting pan and fill halfway with hot water.

Bake for 28-30 minutes or until slightly firm.

Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool.

Slightly heat the heavy cream. Once warm, add the two bags of Ciao Amaretto tea. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Let heavy cream cool. Beat the heavy cream and 1 cup powdered sugar together until well incorporated and refrigerate until ready to garnish tortes.

Once tortes have cooled, top with the Ciao Amaretto cream, toasted almonds, cherry and dust with chocolate chai tea to complete the dish.

This recipe was created by Chef Tiffany Pitts, graduate of John Folse Culinary Institute and provided by The English Tea Room located at 734 East Rutland Street, Covington, www.englishtearoom.com, 985-898-3988.

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Our Associate Publisher, Sarah Cottrell, quizzed Mara on everything from her childhood to the craziest thing she’s ever done.

Italian: “hello”, “thank you”, “white wine, please” and “where is the bathroom?”… I had a great time.

Favorite thing about living on the Northshore?

What is something new you’ve always wanted to try or do?

THE WATER. I love driving over the Tchefuncte River at Madisonville every morning and looking out at the boats.

I ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN how to fly.

My dad wanted me to take lessons but we ended up moving to another base and I wasn’t able to do it there. My dad used to take us up in small planes. I took my first helicopter ride recently in Maui. It was a “doors off” ride and it was awesome! Flying makes me feel relaxed and peaceful.

Favorite thing to do as a child?

RIDE BIKES and skateboards. Dance. Climb trees. Go to the beach. Anything outside.

As a child, what did you dream of doing or being?

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I WANTED to be a waitress. I made that goal (I put myself through undergrad waiting tables). That’s why I am always extra nice to waiters and try to leave a 20 percent plus tip.

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Craziest thing you’ve ever done?

GAVE UP MY seat on a flight change in Rome. The airline put me up in a hotel for two days and gave me a free roundtrip ticket. I had no idea where to go or how to get around and I spoke the basic traveling

What is your passion?

A CLOSE FAMILY, long-term friends, chocolate and white wine.

What have you learned from your children?

EACH CHILD IS unique and special. I tell Anna (my oldest) that I will “always” be a first time mother with her but that I love her more than anything and I am doing my best… I thought it would be easier with the boys but they are each different from the other. I try to respect their personalities and go from there. Did I mention white wine?

Where do you want to go, that you’ve never been?

I WANT TO VISIT the Great Wall of China.

Not the touristy section but the run-down section that the government rarely allows people to visit.

Your greatest achievement?

MY THREE CHILDREN: Anna, Joel and Ben. Seriously. The fact that I was pregnant three times and Tom stayed married to me is miraculous. And the creation of three little lives was unbelievable. I honestly don’t think I can top that.

One thing no one knows about you?

I LOVE POWER TOOLS, I like to make things out of old pieces of wood, hardware, etc…

I rarely have time anymore but every now and then, I get my creative juices going.

I LOVE backpack blowers for the yard. I blow off everything with it. The driveway, patio, sidewalks… it is like immediate gratification to me.

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IN ADDITION TO the big changes to Louisiana’s laws of Small Successions in 2009, we had even more significant changes just this past June of 2012. So many attorneys, and others, are unfamiliar with what can now be accomplished through an “Affidavit of Small Succession”. This simplified procedure may now be used to pass title to a deceased person’s real estate (the law no longer requires that it be your residence), and other assets, without needing the assistance of an attorney or the Court, if certain conditions are met. Without this simplified process it would be necessary to do a “judicial” succession which must go through the Courts and, of course, need the assistance of an attorney at a much greater cost. There is nothing that needs to be filed (or paid) with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

For most cases, the following provisions are applicable: 1) there must not be a Last Will and Testament (the decedent must have died “intestate”); 2) the total gross value (do not subtract debts and mortgages) of the estate must be $75,000 or less (if any of the assets are community property then you would only include one-half of the fair market value in the calculation of assets of the first

spouse to die); and 3) the surviving heirs must be a very close family relation, e.g. spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, nephews and nieces.

However, the recent changes have allowed for some exceptions. 1) If a decedent died living in another state and had a Will that was probated in that state, we may use the Small Succession to transfer title of Louisiana real estate valued up to $75,000. We use this procedure often to handle time shares. 2) If the decedent died 25 years ago or more, then the decedent’s assets, regardless of value, may be transferred through the “Affidavit of Small Succession.”

This procedure is quick, easy and inexpensive (as compared to a full judicial succession) and may be accomplished simply by using the services of a qualified Notary Public in lieu of an attorney. However, we attorneys would be happy to help you with this process, as well.

Ronda M. Gabb & Associates LLC, “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice.” She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist csertified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Her office is located at 40 Louis Prima Drive in Covington.

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HAVE YOU NOTICED the surprises Mother Nature has provided us with this year? Many visitors to our area have returned home to tell of the place they just visited that all in one day has changed from, spring in the morning, summer midday, and winter at night. What a treat! They will remember that when visiting the Greater New Orleans/ Northshore area in the winter, they should dress for all seasons.

Trees are dormant now. Only citrus still bear fruit and birds readily devour the berries. Do remember that our feathered friends will thrill you with sight and sound if you supply them with suet, birdseed and water. Cardinals, Pine Siskins, Juncos, Finches, Red-winged Blackbirds, Cedar Waxwings and more, are all prevalent in our area—many in flocks. The Cedar Waxwings have been known to completely clean a Pittosporum of berries, become drunk, and fall to the ground. It is good to be aware of this humorous but potentially dangerous activity, especially if there are dogs or cats that share the garden.

Also in full swing in the greenhouse and among the potted plants are pesky white flies, mealy bugs, mites and scales. Keep your plants healthy, clean and in a spot of high humidity with good light to help ward off these pests. Keep plants’ leaves clean and remove all dead wood and debris

from their surroundings. If shrubs become infested with bugs or scale, now is the time to apply a good oil spray that will rid them of that problem.

Gather seed pods that may be left on bushes and label them for spring planting. When planting seeds and cuttings, it is best to use good soil and mulch, preferably in peat pots so that roots are not disturbed when transferring them into the garden in the spring.

Have fun trying some different varieties of new plants like red salvia, summer jewel and glamour red ornamental kale. Or, try Viola Shangri-La Marina, which usually stays full and beautiful until May or June. The latest variety of apricot, Arizona Gaillardia is another hardy, colorful specimen to use next to a border of violas.

Remember to water and inspect your Christmas plants and be certain to remove all decorations so the plant does not sit in water. Poinsettias will grow outdoors over the summer and can become spectacular plants for the holidays when placed in partially shaded (cool) spots in the garden and not drowned. Keep rye grass cut so that it will remain a beautiful green all winter.

May the joy of the winter sun delight your heart and light your garden with happiness.

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Due to several murders that seem to be directed at Agent Pendergast, he is drawn into a search for the culprit of these and other crimes. The search leads him to South America and the discovery of a eugenics lab that is run by the remnants of the Third Reich.

The novel is farfetched at times but that seems to be the bread and butter of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

Overall, the book, like most Special Agent Pendergast novels, is an entertaining yarn for a rainy day or a day at the beach.

The Helen trilogy which includes Fever Dream, Cold Vengeance, and Two Graves is available as print books and on CD’s at St. Tammany Parish Library and area bookstores.

to one ratio rather than within a group.” She has worked for four years as a public school tutor for St. Tammany Parish.

Karen also holds workshops on the last Friday of every month. Some of the workshops include: art, scrapbooking/flash journaling, First Aid, sewing and etiquette lessons.

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• Leave early enough to find parking.

Finding a place to park legally will make all the difference when the parade is over and you can return to your safely parked vehicle.

• Bring totes for all the throws you catch.

• Find the nearest restroom as soon as

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• Pack an ice chest with drinks and snacks if you plan to spend several hours on the parade route. (Remember that glass is not permitted on the parade route.)

• Consider giving your tween or teen a cell phone if they plan to walk around before the parade begins with friends.

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Leadership Northshore’s “Pelicans on Parade” Public Art Project Stephan Wanger’s “Bead Town” Community Art Project and Exhibit

This Louisiana Main Street and Cultural District event is brought to you by the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs, its Commission on the Arts and the 2012 - 2013 Cultural Season Sponsors. Supported in part by funds from the Louisiana Division of the Arts as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

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• Locate police in the crowd and instruct young children to turn to police for help if they get lost.

• Hand sanitizer is nice to have when little ones plan to eat hand-held snacks.

• Bring spending money if your personal krewe usually talks you into that noisemaker or hat the street vendor is selling.

Most of all have fun and enjoy the parades!

Throws to anticipate: Mystic Krewe of Perseus–Hand-decorated plastic crabs Eve–Sombrero Beads Olympia–Feather Boas Dionysus–Dionysus doll Titans–Foam batons Selene–Handdecorated purses Lyra–Handdecorated fedoras

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I grew up a Marine Corp brat. I have lived in southern California, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida. My favorite place was Santa Ana, California.

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February 16 Northshore Cajun Dancers Cajun Dance sponsored by the Abita Springs Museum. 7 p.m., Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 504-583-8603.

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February 1 Keep Mandeville Beautiful’s art contests kick-off to spread anti-litter messages. Students of all ages encouraged to participate. All entries are due to KMB

by February 27, 2013. Artwork may be dropped off or mailed to Keep Mandeville Beautiful, 1100 Mandeville High Blvd., Mandeville, 70471, kmb@cityofmandeville.com.

February 1 Mike Vaughn Ministries concert with special guests, The Crusaders. 6 p.m., Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw, 985-974-0507, www.mvmgoodnews.com.

February 1 Folsom First Friday Block Party. 6–10 p.m., Camp St. to Railroad Ave. to Hwy. 25, Folsom, 985-773-3390.

February 1–2 Dr. Dolittle, the Musical, presented by Creative Arts of St. Tammany. The Swan, 70326 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, 985-276-9727, www.dramaandmusic.com.

February 1–3 Into the Woods. 8 p.m., Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-643-0556, www.slidelllittletheatre.org.

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Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art. Mon– Fri: 12–4 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center Gallery located in City Hall, 2055 Second St., 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

February 2 Covington Art Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org. Artist applications: www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

National Pancake Day at IHOP. Enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals © and other designated local charities. Covington, Hammond, Slidell, 7–10 a.m., www.ihoppancakeday.com.

February 6 Hammond Chamber of Commerce February Ham’nd Eggs by First Christian Church/Athon Chiropractic. 7:30–9 a.m., First Christian Church, 305 E. Charles St., Hammond, 985-345-4457, www.hammondchamber.org.

February 8 St. Tammany West Chamber’s B2B Networking.

8–9 a.m., Chamber office, 60 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

February 9

Italian Festival Ball. 7 p.m.– 12 a.m., SLU Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, 985-974-0565, www.theitalianfestivalorg.com.

February 20 Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection. Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Event/Luncheon. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-674-5093.

February 21 Glenn Miller Orchestra concert presented by Fontainebleau High School Crimson Band Booster Club. 7:30 p.m., Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Rd., Mandeville, 985-629-4106, fhscrimsonbandbc@gmail.com.

February 21 Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours. 5:30–7 p.m., Ponchatoula Lions Club, 750 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

Madisonville Art Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, www.madisonvilleartmarket.com.

February 9-16 Valentine High Tea at The English Tea Room. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 734 E. Rutland, Covington, 985-898-3988, info@englishtearoom.com.

February 10 Camellia Garden Stroll sponsored by the LSU Ag Center Hammond Research Station. 1–4 p.m., 21549 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond, 985-748-9381, www.lsuagcenter.com.

February 15 Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Annual February Fun Fever “Hot Hawaiian Nights.” 5:30 p.m., Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

February 15 Rick Samson concert. 7–10 p.m., K Gee’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 2534 Florida St., Mandeville, 985-626-0530, www.kgeesrestaurant.com.

February 21 The Full Monty. 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org.

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1 | Keep Mandeville Beautiful volunteers from the Fontainebleau neighborhood in Mandeville planted 20 trees in the buffer between Lover’s Lane and North Causeway Approach.

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2 | In the months of November and December, Paris Parker Salon & Spa collected donations for multiple local women shelters in the area. AVEDA matched the donations totaling 3,706 units of Shampure Shampoo, Shampure Conditioner and Rosemary Mint Body Wash.

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WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON, PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ALOHA KAUA, Y’ALL! The Chamber of Commerce will once again host the much anticipated February Fun Fever on Friday, February 15, at Chesterton Square beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Hot Hawaiian Nights.” February Fun Fever is one of the premier social events of Ponchatoula and is an event with a very important purpose – to raise funds for roadside billboards. The earliest known billboard rental was in 1867. Since then, groups have tried to ban the billboard for various reasons, but they continue to flourish. Why? Because they work! In the case of Ponchatoula, a driver would see “America’s Antique City” and looking for a good bargain, make that exit! Billboards on major highways are not cheap, and the Chamber of Commerce spends over $20,000

annually for theirs; but they are worth every penny spent. Visitors who choose to exit will purchase fuel, meals, simple necessities, oddities and more.

Past participants declare February Fun Fever to be an annual event they would not miss with both silent and live auctions, good music, and plentiful food and spirits, all for $20 a ticket. This year’s theme promises a fun-filled evening of Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and leis! The Chamber welcomes donations of objects de arte, wine, jewelry, plants, services, and just about everything under the hot Hawaiian sun for the live and silent auctions. For more information on donating or attending February Fun Fever, please call the Chamber office at 985-386-2536. Komo mai!.

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WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

THE NEW YEAR is in full swing and the City of Mandeville is going strong. I want to fill you in on our latest communication project called “City of Mandeville E-Briefs”. Twice a month, on Monday, I am emailing a short, concise, news brief on important news in Mandeville to our email list. If you would like to get on the list, simply send an email to mpeachey@ cityofmandeville.com and just put “E-briefs” in the subject line. Your return email will be used to receive E-Briefs. It is free and should you wish to unsubscribe, just click on the bottom of the page when you receive

it. It has really taken off and we are getting emails daily from those wishing to be added to the list.

We have also begun online payments for traffic fines.

There is an icon on the front page of our website for easy access. For that and more information, go to our website, at www.cityofmandeville.com. In the next few months we will be getting a new design for our site.

We began the effort to become more interactive in 2012 and are continuing for 2013. Have a safe and Happy Mardi Gras!

We began the effort to become more interactive in 2012 and are continuing for 2013.

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WRITTEN BY FREDDY DRENNAN, MAYOR OF SLIDELL

I INVITE YOU, your family and friends to experience a family-friendly Mardi Gras in Slidell. Grab your folding chairs, ice chests and king cakes and head on out to the parade route to enjoy the many parades that roll through Slidell.

I am proud that many families choose to celebrate Mardi Gras here in Slidell. I ask that everyone be respectful and help us maintain a fun, family-friendly environment. Please remember that city ordinances prohibit the presence of animals along the parade route. The use of Silly String, streamers, fireworks and

other explosive devices are also restricted. It is important that we all work together to have a fun and safe carnival season.

Keep Slidell Beautiful is looking for volunteers to help clean up after the parades. If you or your family, church group, civic group or school group would like to volunteer, please visit Keep Slidell Beautiful’s website at www.keepslidellbeautiful.org for a list of volunteer times and locations.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

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1 | The Northshore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., recently hosted its first annual Kwanzaa Celebration. The Northshore chapter was created by local physician and past Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Enterprising Woman of the Year winner, Dr. Dwan Mabry-Hill.

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2 | Elise Ferrar, a senior at Mandeville High, is the winner of the Pinkberry Swirly Scholarship this year.

Elise had the winning combination and in addition to receiving a $1500 scholarship for college she also won Pinkberry for the entire school.

3 | St. Tammany Parish Hospital volunteers (L-R) Elizabeth Bauer, Margaret Jones and Karen Weems visit new mothers as part of the First Steps program at St. Tammany Parish Hospital's Parenting Center.

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4 | Students from Abita Springs Elementary recently had a Great American Fundraiser. The money raised went toward purchasing a new school sign. The top sellers were Gracey Hill, Trinity Barrios and Sebastian Olson.

5 | New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness recently honored Mandeville resident, Eden Gorney, with the Lindy Boggs Hunger Awareness Award for her service to the needy on the Northshore.

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6 | Congratulations to Abigail Gardner, a senior at Mandeville High School/New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and the winner of the January Charter Business HERO award (shown with Sean P. Esker, Senior Guidance Counselor). After graduation, Abigail plans to earn her BFA in musical theater, travel the country in musicals, and eventually perform on Broadway.

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7 | St. Scholastica Academy held a kick-off luncheon for the Falaya Fling committee members. The luncheon was hosted by Falaya Fling chairs, Diane Vervaeke and Rose Beau at the home of Elizabeth Stewart.

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8 | Woodlake Elementary third graders Alison Agena and Paige Pratt hold their pictures that will be featured on the 2013 Pelican Palooza's t-shirts. Paige's will be on the Pelican Palooza Carnival, and Alison's will be on the Pel-I-CAN run t-shirt.

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9 | Sherrí Hansen, Director of Culinary Kids, Zachary Slay of Project Independence and his friend Matthew combine cooking and science by experimenting with cornstarch and water at a recent open house showcasing independent skills in the kitchen.

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Growth and Sustainment in 2013

WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

AS WE SAY goodbye to the holiday season, continue to celebrate Mardi Gras, and welcome the Super Bowl to our region, we can also celebrate some outstanding news for our Parish. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the Parish’s November 2012 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, a 1.5 percent drop over November of 2011. Well below the national unemployment rate of 7.7 percent and the Louisiana rate of 5.8 percent. In fact, only one state in the union has a better rate than our parish.

New home construction permits were up for 2012, and permits for remodeling or home renovation were up dramatically for the year. This shows us that families are in a better position to invest in their property and are spending money on their homes. With the

decrease in impact fees we anticipate those numbers, and commercial construction, to continue to improve.

Additionally, sales tax reports show an increase in revenues by 3.2 percent parish-wide from Fiscal Year 2011 to Fiscal Year 2012.

In keeping with my vision, the Parish has a new Economic Development Director with many years of experience that will focus on using these great economic factors to bring businesses to the parish.

Our Parish has many reasons to celebrate outside of our ongoing and upcoming festivities. To stay in touch with Parish Government, visit www.stpgov.org to sign up for email updates, or like our social media sites on Facebook and Twitter.

In keeping with my vision, the Parish has a new Economic Development Director with many years of experience that will focus on using these great economic factors to bring businesses to the parish.

2013 Chairman of the Board

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MY GRANDFATHER, Stafford Part, was a servant leader in our community. He often told me that if you wanted something done, not to wait for it to happen but become involved in making it happen. Following in his footsteps as not only a volunteer but also as a working mother, I’ve chosen my causes carefully. What better organization to choose to serve than what I have also chosen to serve in my career?

Our Chamber’s mission is to be the voice for small businesses and assist in their success. I’ve been actively involved in the Chamber for 13 years serving on the membership, ambassadors, communications, executive committees and chair of three raffle parties. I’ve learned something every step of the way and made contacts that I would not have ever made otherwise.

My career and my volunteerism all circle back to

businesses. Small businesses are essential in our economy, serving our community’s needs and ultimately, to families—affecting our quality of life.

Much like my grandfather, I follow another ultimate servant leader, Kieran Weldon. Kieran is a first-class guy who followed his company’s founders who had both served as Chairmen. In the same way, I follow former bank executives who have served in this role.

It’s an honor to be at the same table with him and other members of our board. I look forward to what, together, we will accomplish in the coming year.

As William Arthur Ward said, “We must be silent before we listen. We must listen before we learn. We must learn before we prepare. We must prepare before we serve. We must serve before we lead.”

As William Arthur Ward said, “We must be silent before we listen. We must listen before we learn. We must learn before we prepare. We must prepare before we serve. We must serve before we lead.”

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Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, with special guest, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, 504-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com.

8th Annual Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Pet Parade and Family Fun Fest. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Zemurray Park, Hammond, 985-748-9381, www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa.

February 22

1st Annual Arts and Crafts Gala. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., I-12 Flea Market, 18080 S. I-12 Service Rd., Ponchatoula, 985-510-7355, www.i12fleamarket.com.

St. Tammany West Chamber’s New Member Orientation. 9 a.m., Chamber office, 60 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

February 23 Hands That Touch Hearts fundraiser for the Community Outreach Programs of Christ Episcopal Church. 6–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal School, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-502-1591, www.biddingforgood.com/HTTH.

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February 24 Culinary Showcase. A Celebration to Benefit the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. 6–10 p.m., The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 504-460-3247, www.celebration@cmstkids.org.

March 1 Bridge House/Grace House 4th Annual Recycled Fashion Show. 7–10 p.m., Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans, 504-522-4475, www.bridgehouse.org.

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Avenue Q. Fri–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 3 p.m., North Star Theatre, 347 Girod St., Mandeville, 985-626-1500, www.northstartheatre.com.

Professional Women of St. Tammany’s Phenomenal Woman Retreat: A Day of Southern Inspiration. 8 a.m., Clarion Inn & Suites, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington, 504-914-7118, www.pw-st.org.

February 1

Mardi Gras Day

February 25–27

Krewe of Eve parade. 7 p.m., Mandeville.

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February 12

Krewe of Omega parade. 6:30 p.m., Downtown Hammond.

Covington Lions Club followed by Krewe of Covington and Krewe of Lyra parades. 10 a.m., Downtown Covington.

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February 12

Krewe de Paws parade. 10 a.m., Old Towne Slidell.

February 2 Krewe of Push Mow parade. 11 a.m., Abita Springs.

Krewe of Chahta-Ima parade. 1 p.m., Lacombe.

February 12 Krewe of Folsom parade. 2 p.m., Hwy. 40, Folsom.

February 2 Mystic Krewe of Titans parade. 6:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Dr., Slidell.

February 2 Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade. 6 p.m., Downtown Covington.

February 8 Krewe of Selene parade. 6:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Dr., Slidell.

Krewe of Bush parade. 9 a.m., Bush.

February 9 Krewe of Salt Bayou parade. 2 p.m., Slidell.

February 10 Krewe of Tchefuncte parade. 2 p.m., Salty’s Marina, Madisonville.

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• NOLA Lending will close your loan in less than 30 days • NOLA Lending puts customers & the community first • NOLA Lending’s professional staff is with you every step of the way

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