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HEALTH & FITNESS Aggressive Tooth Removal.................................................4 Healthy Heart—Healthy Mind ..........................................6 Mental Health ...................................................................... 13 A Day for Girls’ Health ....................................................... 23 Sensible Vanity .................................................................... 26

Mint-colored leather jacket available at Eros. Black Ellie Tahari ﬂats are from Electra, & beaded hand-crafted necklace is at The Villa.

BEAUTY & STYLE Spring Fashion Color Forecast ....................................... 24 Retail Calendar .................................................................... 31

contents March 2013 On the Cover 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Camp Guide 24. . . . . . Spring Fashion Color Forecast

COMMUNITY Behind the Scenes ................................................................3 Editor’s Note ............................................................................5 Meet the Owners of The English Tea Room.............. 25 March Events........................................................................ 28

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS) ....................................... 29

Summer Camp Guide ..........................................................7

Business and Community Showcase .......................... 33

Something Borrowed ....................................................... 14

Photogenic Ponchatoula ................................................. 33

Steeped in Love and Tradition....................................... 15

St. Tammany First ............................................................... 33

Indoor Magic ........................................................................ 30

Historic Preservation District ......................................... 34

Book Review: Oyster .......................................................... 31

Exploring Foreign Cultures ............................................. 34

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Around Town........................................................................ 35

Adoption and Inheritance Laws ................................... 12

Save the Date ....................................................................... 36

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Sophisticated Woman Magazine has made every eﬀort to obtain the information regarding summer camp listings from businesses and Internet resources. However, we cannot warrant the complete accuracy thereof subject to errors, omissions, changes and cancellations or other conditions.

Anna Ribbeck is a certiﬁed Louisiana Master Gardener with roots in Mandeville. Anna has been a contributing writer with Sophisticated Woman Magazine for more than a decade.

Dr. Mary Speed is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist. She is a mother of two and is devoted to working with at-risk youth, counseling individuals and families, writing and teaching life lessons.

Fashion Editor Patty Beal, a 25-year veteran in the fashion industry, is the owner of Closetopia where she is a wardrobe stylist revamping and reorganizing clients’ wardrobes.

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Aggressive Tooth Removal Is Unnecessary Today! Lasers have opened a new way of treating periodontal disease. Gone are the days of invasive periodontal surgery. Dental implants have become the gold standard in tooth replacement as well as solving loose denture problems. So, what stands in the way for many patients to receive optimum and conservative dental treatment? Patient and doctor education, the failure of dental insurance companies to cover better techniques, the lack of predictable products and cost are a few that come to mind. For many who have struggled with the conventional approach to dentistry, sitting down with your dentist and having a heart to heart conversation may open new doors that could change your smile and your health forever!

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Healthy Heart— Healthy Mind WE ALL KNOW older folks who have started to show signs of forgetfulness, confusion and being absent-minded. It is a terrible concern for many. Most people hope to one day retire, travel, play with their grandkids and simply not work. But for a large number of retirees, this does not become reality. The average 1/3 U.S. male will only liveSquare for 10 years after 5.05” x 4.35” retirement. For many people, mental decline within those 10 years will rob even more quality of life. So, how do we keep our minds sharp over the age of 60? There are many components but recent research suggests that keeping a healthy heart is crucial. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that there was a strong link between heart disease and mental decline (often leading to dementia). This link was particularly strong in women. The researchers believe that prevention of heart disease and good management of people diagnosed with heart disease is effective in reducing the incidence of this kind of mental decline. So, what does that mean for you and me? If we want to stay sharp, we must be exercising in a way that prevents heart disease. We also must be exercising intelligently, so that we will be able to continue to exercise as we get older. We also need to be seeing our doctors every year. And if we have already been diagnosed with heart disease, then we must be taking our doctors’ advice in order to get 1/3 Square healthy again. 5.05” x 4.35” It is not too late for anyone. Find a safe and effective exercise program today. Your future may depend on it.

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Summer Camps Northshore Style!

Swimming is one of the many summer camp activities oﬀered by Franco’s.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

DAY CAMPS

Amplify Youth and Community Resources

Camp Edge Weeks 5/28–6/1 8:30 a.m.– Noon, Ages: K-6th, 5200 Louisiana 22, Mandeville, 985-871-1100, info@lifechurchinfo.com, www.lifechurchinfo.com

Crossgates Family Fitness Summer Camp

Camp Old Hickory Summer Day Camp Weeks 5/27–7/15 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Ages: 5–13, 73234 Louisiana Ave., Covington, 985-892-4415, rscafidel@live.com, www.campoldhickory.com

Traditional Camp

Positive Action Camp

Entering 9th–12th: 6/10–6/14 & 6/17–6/21 Positive Attitude Camp

Entering 7th-8th: 5/28–5/31 & 6/24–6/27 Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, 985-727-7710 www.pacamp.org Camp Abbey Catholic Sleep Away Camp at Abbey Retreat Center

Girl Scouts Overnight Camp Camp Covington

Weeks 6/2–7/19: Camp Covington, 504-733-8220 Jpollard@gsle.org, www.gsle.org

Christ Episcopal School Summer Camp Creation Sensation

Weeks 6/11–6/29 9 a.m.–3 p.m., (Before & Aftercare) Ages: Pre-K–7th, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-871-9902 kpousson@christepiscopalschool.org www.creationsensationcamp.com

Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Ages: 4 & 5 (4 years prior 5/23–Pre-Kindergarten) Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Ages: 5–13 200 N. Military Road, Slidell, 985-643-2049 (completed Kindergarten), www.crossgatesclub.com Franco’s Summer Camp Weeks 5/27–8/8 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Ages: 4–13 (Before & Aftercare) 100 Bon Temps Roulé, Mandeville, 985-792-0243 apenot@myfrancos.com, www.myfrancos.com Girl Scouts Day Camp Camp Covington

Weeks 6/2–7/19: Ages: 1st–12th, Camp Covington, 504-733-8220 Jpollard@gsle.org, www.gsle.org Continued on page 8

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Boys: Weeks 6/9–6/29 Girls: Weeks 7/7–7/27 1-week sessions. Ages: completed 2nd–8th 77002 K C Camp Rd., Covington, 985-327-7240, Ext. 3223, campabbey@arch-no.org www.campabbey.org

Pre-K Part & Full Day Camp

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Northlake Christian School Camp Northlake

Kehoe-France Northshore Camp Swimming, Ceramics, Arts, Crafts & more

Camp Open House: April 20 from 11 a.m.–2p.m. Ages: one–13, Boys and Girls 25 Patricia Dr., Covington, www.kehoe-francens.com

Weeks 5/27–6/26 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Aftercare), Ages: Entering K-6th, 70104 Wolverine Dr., Covington, 985-635-0400 www.campnorthlake.org Pelican Athletic Club

Kidcam Summer Camps Weeks 5/28–7/26 Mandeville at Pelican Park 9 a.m.–3p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Weeks 5/28–7/26 Slidell at Pinewood Country Club 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–13 Northshore: 985-237-1616, www.kidcamcamp.com

FITQUEST Summer Camp

Kidz Karousel Summer Camp

Pentecost Missionary Baptist Church Summer Camp

Session #1: Begins 5/29 Session #2: Begins 6/25

Ages: 4–15, 1581 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-629-0713 contact@kidzkarousel.com, www.kidzkarousel.com Mandeville Sports Complex

Weeks 5/27–8/9 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 4–13, 1170 Meadowbrook Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-3706, kcowhey@thepac.com, www.thepac.com

Christ Episcopal’s Creation Sensation Camp

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Youth Summer Camp Program: June through July

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Ages: 6–17 36138 Shady Lane, Slidell, 985-641-5527 www.pentecostmissionarybaptistchurch.com

Gymnastics, Dance, Volleyball, Soccer & Swimming

St. Michael’s Episcopal Center

Weeks 5/23–8/9 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 3–12 23052 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-727-7277 www.MandevilleSportsComplex.com

Weekly Themes, Fun Activities, Arts & Crafts

9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 2–6 4499 Sharp Rd., Mandeville, 985-626-5724 www.stmichaelspreschool.edu

YMCA Y Summer Camp

Weeks 5/28 – 8/9 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 5-15 71256 Francis Road, Covington, 985-893-9622 annam@ymcaneworleans.org www.ymcaneworleans.org

Absolutely the most fun a kid can have! ALL INCLUSIVE: Lunch, Field Trips and Activities 2 Story Water Slide Adventure Pool with Obstacle Course Fun Fitness Classes

Tennis Lessons Swimming Racquetball & Dodgeball

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SPECIALTY CAMPS Alabaster Artwork 226 West 13th Avenue, Covington, 985-502-7250 alabasterartwork@yahoo.com www.alabasterartwork.blogspot.com Aquatic Robotics Program Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum

Weeks 6/10–6/14, 6/24–6/28, 7/8–7/12 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, 985-845-9200 educator@pbmm.org, www.lpbmm.org

Dance With Carol Weeks 7/9–7/13, 7/30–8/3 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Ages: 6 and up Mini-camp: 7/9–7/13, 7/30–8/3, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Ages: 5 and under. 4600 Hwy. 22, Ste 6 Mandeville, 985-727-1030, www.dancewithcarol.com Dancescape Studio Summer Dance Camp Beginning in June, Ages: 2 ½–4, 5–9 and 10 and up, 1049 Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-892-1859 www.dancescapestudios.com

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ABOVE LEFT: Culinary Kids Cooking & Science Camp. ABOVE RIGHT: Elite Acting Academy Elite Acting Academy Acting Camp

Mon/Wed or Tues/Thu, 9 a.m.–Noon or Mon/Wed or Tues/Thu, 2 p.m.–5 p.m. 4244 Hwy. 22, Suite 3, Mandeville, 985-206-9221 www.eliteactingacademy.com Continued on page 10

Body Expressions Center of Performing Arts 619 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, 985-674-2174 info@bodyexpressionsdance.com www.bodyexpressionsdance.com Camp Girl Biz Camp Girl Biz & Fashion Design Group

Weeks 5/27–6/21 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 5200 Hwy. 22, Ste 4, Mandeville, 985-705-9288 campgirlbiz@aol.com | www.campgirlbiz.com Cedarwood School Summer Camps Camp Kaleidoscope | For Younger Campers

Weeks 6/3–7/26 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 2–5 (entering preschool through kindergarten) Colossal | The Ultimate Camp Experience

Weeks 6/3–7/26 Campers entering 1st–5th, (Before & Aftercare)

Christ Episcopal School

Sensation n o i t a e r C Summer Camp Pre-K - 7th Grade

June 10th - 28th $225 Per Week

Before & After Care Available

MADD Camp | Music, Art, Dance, Drama

Weeks 7/8–7/19 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 1st–7th 607 Heavens Dr, Mandeville, 985-845-7111 www.cedarwoodschool.com Creating U Modeling and Acting Camp

Culinary Kids Cooking & Kitchen Science Camp Adventure, Science, Cooking, Crafting & Creative fun

Weeks 5/27 – 8/9 Ages: 5 and up, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., (Before & Aftercare), 3441 East Causeway Approach Suite G Mandeville, (985) 727-5553, www.culinarykidsns.com

(for 2nd – 7th graders)

Variety of Thematic Activities (for Pre-K – 1st graders)

Registration at: creationsensationcamp.com

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9 a.m.–3 p.m., Ages: 7–14 69154 Hwy. 190, E. Service Rd., Covington, 985-796-1818, www.creatingu.com

Art- Athletics-Drama Robotics-Photography Stop Motion Animation & More

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What’s All The Buzz About Neurofeedback? BRAINWORKS ACADEMY (985)- 809-7077 www.brainworks.us

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Q: What is Neurofeedback? A: It is a non-invasive learning process that balances and strengthens the connections in the brain to improve focus, attention, mood, anxiety, sleep, and behavior. Q: How does it work? A: It trains the brain to self-regulate by using a learning process that strengthens synaptic connections in the brain. Q: Who can benefit? A: It is an option for anyone who experiences symptoms associated with brain injury, ADD/ADHD, autism, anxiety, insomnia, and other disorders. Call for your complimentary consultation.

Kehoe-France Summer Camp Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts

Playmaker’s Sports

Covington School of Music

Soccer Camp, All Sports Camp and Flag Camp

Weeks 7/15–7/19 Ages: 5 and up 857 N Collins Blvd., Covington, 985-590-4545

Various dates throughout the year, Ages: 5–12 800 Windward Drive, Covington, 985-898-2809 www.playmakersindoor.com

Mandeville School of Music:

Weeks 7/8–7/12, 7/15–7/19, 7/22–7/26 Ages: 5 and up, 316 Girod St., Mandeville, 985-674-2992 www.laapa.com Madisonville Equestrian Center

Cheryl Schoenberger, RRT Neurofeedback Technician REGISTER FOR YMCA SUMMER CAMP

English-style Riding, Games on Horseback

Weeks 5/27–8/16 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., (Before & Aftercare) Ages: 4–16, 135 Vista St., Mandeville, 985-778-6981 www.madisonvilleequestriancenter.com NASA–John C. Stennis Space Center Six-week June and July (Astro and Astro Stars)

• Swimming • Weekly Field Trips

Astro Camp–Ages: 7–12, Astro Stars–Ages: 13–15 Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 228-688-7623 education.ssc.nasa.gov

• Archery

Northlake Academy of Music

• Inflatables

Weeks 6/25–6/29 & 7/23–7/27 9:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m., 1/6 Vertical 1731 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 2.43” x 985-630-8112. 4.35” www.northlakeacademyofmusic.net

Tots-N-Tunes

• Rock Wall • Outdoor Adventures • Sports/Fitness • Robotics/ Science • Arts & Crafts • Gardening

May 28 – August 9 Ages: 5–15 Now offering Teen & Specialty Camps

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• Educational Activities

Partner Agency

71256 Francis Rd, Covington, 985.893.9622

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Northshore Gymnastics Tiny Tumblers

Weeks: 6/4–6/15, 6/18–6/29, 7/9–7/20 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Ages: 3 ½–7 1973 6th Street, Mandeville, 985-624-8310 nsgymcoach@bellsouth.net www.northshoregymnastics.net Northshore Sportsplex Weeks 6/18–6/22 & 7/23–7/27 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Boys Ages: 9–12 Weeks 6/25–6/29 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Girls Ages: 9–12, 278 General Patton Ave., Suite 500, Mandeville, 985-773-4185 www.northshoresportsplex.com

Playmakers Theatre Frank Levy Summer Theater Camp

Weeks 5/24–8/4 711 Marc Court, Abita Springs, 985-893-2090 www.playmakersinc.com Pontchartrain Yacht Club Sailing Camps Sailing Camps

140 Jackson Avenue, Mandeville, 985-626-3192 www.pontyc.org Primary Colors–Summer Fun Camp Two 5–week Summer Fun Camp sessions

All Ages, Covington: 985-674-0086, Slidell: 985-643-7400, www.primarycolorspreschool.com St. Paul’s Sports Camps Quick Stick Summer Game Camp

Weeks 7/8–7/12 St. Paul’s Stick and Ball Beginner’s Camp

Weeks 7/8–7/12 917 S. Jahncke Avenue, Covington, 985-373-0225 www.team.quickstick.com & www.stpauls.com St. Scholastica Academy Specialty Camps Science, Sports and Educational

Ages: 9-13, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-892-2540, www.ssacad.com St. Tammany Art Association Summer Camps Summer Fingerprints Art Camp

Weeks: 6/4–6/7, 6/10–6/14, 6/17–6/21, 6/24–6/28 Covington Art House: 320 N. Columbia St. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Ages: 6–12 Weeks: 6/4–6/7, 6/10–6/14 Mandeville Trailhead: 675 Lafitte St. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Ages: 6–12 STAA Children’s Theater Camp

Weeks: 7/8–7/12 Mandeville Trailhead: 675 Lafitte St. Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Ages: 6–12 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650 info@sttammanyartassociation.org www.sttammanyartassociation.org

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• Birthday Parties • Cooking Classes for Kids, Adults & Families • Scout Badges • Field Trips • Parent’s Night Out (985) 727-5553 www.Culinarykidsns.com • Personalized Special Events 3441 East Causeway Appr., Ste. G • Mommy & Me Splendor Farms Summer Horse/Farm Camp Special Day Camps

Weeks 5/28–7/26 Eight sessions, Girls Ages: 6 and up, 27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, 985-886-3747, www.splendorfarms.com

Youth Education Service EDUCATION & FITNESS

Stone Creek Club & Spa Tennis Camps

Half days–Summer Months Ages: 5–18, 1201 Ochsner Blvd., Covington, 985-801-7140, ww.stonecreekclubandspa.com Sunflower’s Summer Camp Guided Horseback Riding Tours, Swimming

Monday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Ages: 7 years and up 84080 Pierre Cemetery Road, Folsom, 985-773-0425 www.sunflowerfarmandranch.net

Education + Fitness = Y.E.S.

Professional Teachers Background Checks Security Cameras

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Summer Camps Ages 5-15 Tutoring Organized Fitness Educational Workshops A-beka Core Subjects

Karen Whitehead, B.Ed Owner

2200 North Highway 190, Suite D | Covington | Phone: 985-327-7457 | youtheducationservice190@gmail.com

Toddlearn Day Camp 9 a.m.–Noon, Ages: 2–5 45636 University Park Ave, Suite A, Hammond, 985-549-0001, Hammond@toddlearnonline.com 4244 Hwy. 22, Suite 5, Mandeville, 985-624-9265 www.toddlearnonline.com Youth Education Service–Y.E.S. CPR, First Aid, Sewing, Creative Writing and more

Call for dates and times, Ages: 5–15 2200 North Hwy. 190, Suite D, Covington, 985-327-7457, youtheducationservice190@gmail.com Zoo 2 U & Ponies 2 Weeks 6/18–8/3 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Before & Aftercare), Ages: 5–12 82089 Hwy 25, Folsom, 985-776-8444 & 504-756-1501, www.zoo2uparties.com

Summer Camp Registration • (985) 206-9221 4244 Hwy 22, Suite 3 • Mandeville • eliteactingacademy.com

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I AM OFTEN asked by potential clients, “why do you have to ask such detailed and personal questions about me during our consultation?” The answer is “because I really do need to know everything about you to be sure that I can legally accomplish your goals.” One of the most uncomfortable questions I have to ask is whether or not a client has ever had a child they put up for adoption. But this is one of the most important questions I can ever ask. Why? Under Louisiana law (La. C.C. Art. 199), the child you put up for adoption is still your legal heir for inheritance purposes. This means that if you die intestate (without a Will), the child you put up for adoption would inherit an equal share alongside your other children. Going even further, if you predecease your own parents, the child you put up for adoption becomes a legal heir to your own parents, assuming that they do not have a Will either. When the adoption is complete it severs the tie from you being able to inherit from the child you put up for adoption, but not the other way around. This is why it is so important in a Will, and in legal papers drafted for a Succession/Probate, to state that there are/were no other

children whatsoever, born or adopted. It must be clear to the world that there are no other heirs that may arise and make a claim against a decedent’s estate. This is why we always recommend to our clients to purchase owner’s title insurance when buying their homes because under Louisiana law, you really never know what “legal heirs” may still be out there. The above scenario is a perfect example. The best way to protect yourself in this situation is to have a well-drafted Will that states exactly to whom you wish to leave your estate. Do not let the State of Louisiana make that decision for you by dying intestate. I realize that this may be a very uncomfortable conversation to have with your loved ones now, but addressing this issue during your life is far cheaper and easier than having your family deal with a “stranger” after your death.

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 certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Her office is located at 40 Louis Prima Drive in Covington. Call 985-892-0942 or visit her on the web at www.RondaMGabb.com.

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Mental Health—Don’t Overlook it. WHEN IT COMES to our health, we often overlook our mental health and how it affects us. Whether it is our own mental health or that of a friend or family member, the impact on our quality of life is profound. Without a healthy core, what difference is a healthy shell? While some mental health issues are beyond our control, there are many things we can do to ensure our own health. Daily exercise elevates mood and helps to improve quality of sleep. Hobbies such as music or art stimulate the creative portion of the mind and reduce the risk of dementia. Finally, limit the amount of alcohol you consume. Alcohol is a depressant. It depresses mental function, and with abuse, our mood.

While some mental health issues are beyond our control, there are many things we can

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Be mindful of the signs and symptoms of mental illness. If you find yourself losing interest in things you used to enjoy, withdrawing from friends, or avoiding social interaction, it may be time to seek help. Other symptoms include trouble falling asleep, lack of concentration and engaging in harmful behaviors. All too often, I refer a patient to a counselor or psychiatrist only for them to say “But I’m not crazy!” These professionals treat people with varying needs. Get counseling and assistance before a serious problem arises. Don’t wait until your symptoms are out of control. And remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Dr. Agena is a board certified OBGYN, and a certified da Vinci gynecologic surgeon and instructor. He provides familyfriendly, long-term, comprehensive, customized care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Agena’s office is located at 393 Highway 21, Suite 525 in Arbor Walk Plaza in Madisonville, 985-845-7121.

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AS THE SONG says, “I’m gettin’ married in the mornin’, so get me to the church on time,” and let me add, please make sure that I am dressed appropriately. Brides typically want something old, new, some1/6something Vertical thing borrowed and something blue. 2.43” x 4.35” Something Old Tying your bouquet with a piece of lace from your grandmother’s sewing box or embracing some other remembrance from your ancestors, ties your past to the present. When you were a child, you thought as a child, and others made choices for you. Now, you are putting away childish things, choosing for yourself and taking on the role you have matured into. Something New After the “I do’s,” the bride may or may not have a new name but certainly does have a new identity. That something borrowed can help through the adjustments. Recall that countless others before you have gotten through these peaks and plateaus.

Something Borrowed Anything borrowed usually means a return of the item. Spiritually, brides borrow the hope of all brides from ages past. They enter into marriage with some timidity, which is tempered by the confidence lent to them from other brides. Some of whom they know and many other nameless women who married and lived happily. Something Blue The greatest, happiest, most anticipated day of your life can have intermittent moments of sadness. It’s okay. You bow your head and welcome God’s blessing upon this day and every day for the rest of your lives for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. Keeping your promises means that you give back the something borrowed. The something new never goes away. No other couple has been or ever will be you. The something blue can be the expanse of your love, higher than the sky and deeper than the deep, blue sea.

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Steeped in Love and Tradition MORE THAN ANY other life event, weddings invoke some of the most time-honored cherished traditions whose meaning and origins differ just as much as the couple joining together to become one. Credited with the invention of tea, the Chinese regarded the tea ceremony as the most sacred ritual of Chinese nuptials. It served as the symbolic introduction of the newlyweds to each other’s family, and was a way for newlyweds to show respect and appreciation to their parents. The spice trade routes first introduced tea to the United Kingdom in the 1600’s, and the British established it as part of their everyday routine, as well as in celebrations of engagements, bridal showers and receptions. The British often serve tea with sweet scones, sandwiches and cakes. Americans have also adopted tea into their culture but with less formality. Since the English settled much of the South, it is no accident that southern women, in particular, love to celebrate life’s most special events with an exquisite tea and sweet delicacies. While traditional black teas, such as Earl Grey, Darjeeling and English Breakfast are typical choices, other wonderful celebratory selections include Wedding Blend, an exotic blend of Mutan white tea, rosebuds and vanilla; Blue Eyes, a fruit tea with bits of apple and peach, with a hint of caramel; and African Autumn, a rooibos herbal tea infused with cranberries and orange. Besides enjoying tea and recommending tea selections, one of my favorite wedding traditions is to pray blessings for all couples joining together in matrimony.

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Women With Purpose— S. Michele Blanchard, Attorney at Law & Chairman of the Board 2013 and Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, CEO The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce

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WRITTEN BY MARA BEEBE

LOUISIANA HAS ANOTHER REASON to be a great place to live and do business: the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”). After Hurricane Katrina, and like many businesses, the Chamber faced significant challenges. The hurricane severely damaged the Chamber’s building and scattered the Chamber’s membership, leaving less than 500 members. Under the board of directors’ guidance, which included CEO Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, and the development of a strategic plan, the Chamber has grown into a stronghold of over 1,050 members and sponsors over 250 annual events servicing and stimulating economic development in Slidell, Pearl River, Lacombe and beyond. To reach the Chamber’s current status, Dawn established a relationship between the Chamber and local and state government. That relationship provided Chamber members and the community with

a vital conduit and line of communication. Dawn says the “voice of business” grassroots initiative highlights issues that affect the economic development of St. Tammany. Chairman of the Board 2013, S. Michele Blanchard says that Dawn had a “vision from the beginning” and transformed the Chamber’s status during a struggling national economy. Dawn grew up in Slidell and is a graduate of Salmen High School. She received her Civil Litigation certification from the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta, returned home and worked as a paralegal for 18 years. She joined the Chamber Advisory Board in 2002 and became the CEO in 2007. Dawn was awarded IOM status; a graduate recognition for having completed a comprehensive course of study in nonprofit management through the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and has recently been invited to participate in the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) certification class by the American Chamber of Commerce Executive Association. Dawn states that she felt privileged and honored by her invitation and upon completion she will be one of only three CCE’s in Louisiana. With Dawn at the helm, the Chamber has progressed from “a 3-star to a 5-star chamber” says Michele. The Five-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an application process that is reviewed every five years to examine the Chamber inside and out. The documentation took two years to compile and submit. Less than

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With Dawn at the helm, the Chamber has progressed from “a 3-star to a 5-star chamber” says Michele.

BELOW: East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce staﬀ : Juliette Bloomer, Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, JoBeth Kavanaugh, Kendra Hamrick, Ann Bowser.

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1 percent of over 7,000 national chambers have received this 5-star rating. As Michele starts her term as chairman of the board, Dawn and Michele’s focus is to maintain accreditation, promote Chamber events and expand communication by being “open to new ways and ideas” says Michele. Michele also stated that, “We need to take time to celebrate our accomplishments as a Chamber.” The Chamber was recognized by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) as the 2009 Small Chamber of the Year, received the American Chamber Commerce 2010 Chamber of the Year (the first Louisiana chamber ever), the LACCE Large Chamber of the Year in 2012, and was the first in the state to introduce MYChamberAPP (a Chamber smart phone app). Communication is an important aspect of the Chamber’s overall strategic plan and is utilized through programs such as the Ambassadors, who recruit and retain members; an Education/ Workforce Committee, who is a liaison between the local school system and the workforce; the Grassroots Public Policy and Northshore Legislative Alliance, who keeps a pulse on governmental affairs; the Small Business Support Council, who holds 12 seminars to educate and support business and hosts an all day TechSmart Conference each year. Additionally, in 2010, the Chamber started the Emerging Young Professionals (EYP), who Michele says “offers members from ages 21-40 the opportunity to build relationships and network.”

Dawn states that the membership is diverse and is a “matrix of our community.” The annual event, Starry Starry Nights in the East, a red carpet Oscar-style award ceremony honors the Chamber volunteers, members, and businesses. The Chamber also puts on the Business and Community Showcase, one of the Northshore’s largest free events open to the public with over 125 booths, free entertainment, food and beverage samplings. The Business and Community Showcase offers businesses and individuals a primary source to obtain information on the many fine Northshore businesses and the general business climate of the region. The 2013 Business and Community Showcase will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell. The Chamber also hosts an annual golf tournament, described as the “best” on the Northshore and a Fan Up Saints Tailgate party. “All our events focus on our membership and every member should be proud to call themselves a member of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, an award winning Chamber. Our members, board of directors, volunteers and the staff: JoBeth Kavanaugh, Kendra Hamrick, Ann Bowser, and Juliette Bloomer, are the driving force that makes East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce exceptional” says Michele. Both women acknowledge that the support from their families, especially their husbands, is what allows them to achieve all that they do. When asked how they balance their personal lives with the hectic pace of their professional commitments, Dawn smiles and states that they are “women who like to get things done and want to make a difference to our community.” The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce is located at 118 West Hall Avenue, Slidell and can be reached at 985-643-5678. Please visit their website at www.estchamber.com.

S. MICHELE BLANCHARD

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S. Michele Blanchard, Attorney at Law

THE EAST ST. TAMMANY Chamber of no matter where she lived in the world, “Slidell Commerce’s Chairman of the Board, S. is always home to me.” Michele Blanchard, wears multiple hats in Michele started her law practice in 2003 her community. She is the Chamber’s sixth and in 2006 opened a title company, All female Chairman (and the second youngest American Title Agency, LLC, which closes person to hold the position in Michele received numerous awards relating to 51 years) and owner of Airey her community service, including being named Blanchard Law East St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce Office, LC and All American Director of the Year two years in a row… Title Agency, LLC. After graduating from Pearl River High commercial real estate deals and helps School with honors, Michele earned a Bachelor individuals obtain the American Dream of of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State home ownership. Airey Blanchard Law Office University, a Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor focuses on estate planning, business planof Civil Law studies from LSU (becoming a ning and legal services. The focus of her member of the Louisiana Bar in 2002) and practice is on assisting individuals and busireceived an advanced legal degree in taxation nesses to solve problems. Michele said she from Boston University. Michele says, however, wanted to be a lawyer from a young age

because she wanted “the ability to improve and change people’s lives.” She helps families through the difficult time of planning for end of life issues by drafting wills, medical and financial powers of attorney and helping clients apply for Medicaid and Veterans Aid & Attendant Care benefits. She sometimes executes wills when the client is in the hospital. Michele also assists local businesses in many areas, including business formation and tax planning, drafting and reviewing contracts and leases and structuring the sale or purchase of business. She approaches her practice with an eye toward resolving minor issues before the issues become costly legal dilemmas. Michele states that she “encourages the firm’s clients to pick up the phone and call or email questions” before they make major decisions or sign legal documents. Michele states that it is much cheaper and easier to walk away from a bad deal than try to get a poorly thought through deal undone. Michele received numerous awards relating to her community service, including being named East St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce Director of the Year two years in a row, and being asked to serve as a Maid for the 2013 Krewe of Slidellian’s. Besides her Chairmanship, Michele is a member of numerous organizations and nonprofits, including Treasurer of the Slidell Bar Association, past president of the Northshore Estate Planning Council, and founding member of the Slidell Kiwanis Club and Business Women Network of East St. Tammany. Michele’s commitment to community service is the driving force in her daily activities and has become a family affair. Her children are known for wearing Chamber t-shirts at events and her husband, Jake Airey, who serves on the board of the Slidell Youth Soccer Club, is always available to lend a hand. She wants to do as much as she can for the community because she hopes that one day her own children will live and work in St. Tammany Parish and continue her legacy. Airey Blanchard Law Office, LC is located at 303 South Military Rd, Ste 3, Slidell and can be reached at 985-641-4010.

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A Day for Girls’ Health highlight the afternoon events. Girls will also have the opportunity to make hair donations to the Locks of Love organization at the event. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the U.S. and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The hair prosthetics help to restore their self-esteem and confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers. Girls are encouraged to donate a ponytail of at least 10 inches. For specific donation details, please go to www.locksoflove.org. A Day for Girls’ Health will feature an array of activities for the teens to participate in. An educational iChat will be a special feature of this year’s event and will include a peer mentoring panel to assist teens. The iChat topic focuses on preventing girls from allowing traumatic circumstances to affect all aspects of their being from emotional to physical health while also avoiding bouts of depression or making poor judgments and decisions. For more information on A Day for Girls’ Health, call 985-649-8529 or www.facebook.com/ JaSlidell. To pre-register for this free event, please call 985-661-2657.

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TO HELP TEENS make healthy choices, the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell in partnership with Slidell Memorial Hospital Parenting Center will introduce a health and educational fair for young girls, A Day for Girls’ Health. The fourth annual event will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 1 pm to 5 pm in the SMH Regional Founders and Cancer Center, located at 1150 Robert Boulevard in Slidell. As a Junior Auxiliary of Slidell national award-winning community project and modeled at other southern cities, A Day for Girls’ Health will educate junior high and high school girls about prevention, female health issues, self-esteem building techniques, grooming and healthy lifestyles through educational iChats and information booths provided by business and community groups. Girls will be given a positive look at inner and outer beauty and tools for a safe and healthy future. Topics include: stress; depression; peer pressure and choosing healthy relationships; healthy eating; fitness choices and safety issues; including cyber-safety and tobaccofree living. Door prizes, free giveaways and beauty treats will be available. A fashion show, caricature drawings and a live radio remote from The Lake WYLK 94.7-FM will

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Accentuate black and white with a colorpopping necklace. Tie-Front Top in Stripes and Polka Dots, $36. Available at Brown Eyed Girl, 985-626-0100. Red Poppy Necklace, $48. Available at Re’ Elle, 985-626-7888.

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Compliment a basic black pencil skirt with Tomato Strappy Platforms by Vince Camuto. Skirt, $78 from Re’Elle, 985-626-7888. Shoes, $128, available from Electra, 985-674-6817.

The essential basic: White Pants or Jeans, $198 from The Villa, 985-626-9797. Neutral shoes always work. Leather Floral-heeled platforms by 7 For All Mankind, $228, from Emma’s Shoes and Accessories, 985-778-2200.

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Carry your stuﬀ in color with a Nectarine Sling Tote, $50. Available in several colors from Mandeville Party Company, 985-674-1605. Tender Shoot Green Floral Silk Top pairs perfectly with black or white and topped with Silver Necklace, $92 and $38. Both from The Villa, 985-626-9797.

WALK INTO THE English Tea Room and you will find yourself enveloped in a little sconce of heaven that has been owned and operated by Tim and Jan Lantrip since 2003. The English Tea Room offers over 170 imported and exquisite loose-leaf teas along with a full-service breakfast, lunch and High Tea, Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. Owners Tim and Jan Lantrip The English Tea Room is the ideal venue for events such as bridal and baby showers, birthtea pots—everything you need for the tea day parties and other life celebrations. Guests experience. can choose from five British experiences: the Jan also speaks on the health benefits of Queen’s Parlor; the Tudor Room; the Hunt tea, tea education (Tea 101) and tea cuisine. Room; the Winston Churchill Room; and the Tea sales have increased 40 percent globally Sanctuary or several outdoor seating areas because “people want to be healthy” says Jan. in the Tea Garden. The Alice in Wonderland New to the English Tea Room family is Chef Room will have your little ones (or inner Tiffany Pitts, a graduate of the John Folse child) clapping their hands in delight. Culinary Institute. Catering services are available and includes The English Team Room is located at 734 East all varieties of teas and menu food items to Rutland Street, Covington and can be reached at Try Coconut Pinkberry today. choose from. Catering to the home or office 985-898-3988 or at www.englishtearoom.com. can include fine china, silver service and

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ABOVE: Little girls at Trade Days.

Ponchatoula is Home WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY LIZ ANDERSON

WHEN RESIDENTS WERE asked what makes Ponchatoula special, Timothy McClendon simply states, “It’s home.” Ponchatoula is home to the sweetest strawberries in the world and a premier festival to celebrate them, antique shops filled with trash and treasures, residents with rich histories and shared stories, and a community that takes pride in its town. “Living in Ponchatoula feels like living a world away from the big-box landscape that is running rampant across the country,” declared Melissa DurelPorter. Specialty shops with unique inventories, restaurants brimming with a variety of cuisines, as well as modern conveniences and lodging make Ponchatoula not only the perfect weekend getaway, but a great place to live and thrive. Amber Simmons Martinez notes, “The historic downtown is a vibrant place where the people realize the economy and community benefit from having a wellmaintained business district.” Pedestrianfriendly, ADA-compliant ramps, well-kept public restrooms and covered walkways make Ponchatoula an easy destination during any season for both young and old alike. An abundance of public parks with safe playgrounds and picnic areas are perfect respites for spirited children needing a welcomed break from shopping with their parents. And let us not forget Old

ABOVE LEFT: Fall in Ponchatoula. ABOVE MIDDLE: Antique Appraisal Fair. ABOVE RIGHT: Trade Days Cherokee Basket. Hard-Hide the gator, our town mascot loved and admired by all, on display in front of the Country Market. Everyone finds comfort in the relaxed spaces of Ponchatoula. Still, as Michelle Dixon so aptly states, “while being so small and quaint, there is always something good going on!” Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days Arts and Crafts Fair held the first weekends of March and November draws thousands of visitors to shop, gawk, and share stories of interwoven pasts. The City-Wide Yard Sale

held the first Saturday in June does the same; only this time, the treasures of an entire community are on display. Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits BBQ Cook-off in October draws over 50 southern teams vying for over $5000 in cash prizes; and let us not overlook the Christmas Night Lights celebration creating a winter wonderland in south Louisiana. Of course, it’s the annual Strawberry Festival, the largest free festival in the state held each April, that holds the heart of the community and all those who come from

out of town for the festivities and fun. With three days of strawberries, music, rides, local dishes, contests, races, and the annual Strawberry Festival Parade, it is an event not to be missed! “No matter where I have been stationed with my military husband, Ponchatoula still feels and looks the same as when I moved away in 1994, even with all the progressive changes. It is home and forever will be for me and my family,” declared Shannon Cooper Lewis. Welcome all to our home, Ponchatoula.

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Chris duhon stand tall Foundation scholarship Committee is accepting applications. Deadline for receipt is March 31. 985-774-7449, www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell A Day for Girls’ Health Event. 1–4 p.m., Slidell Memorial Hospital Regional Founders and Cancer Center, 1150 Robert Blvd., Slidell, www.jaslidell.org.

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arts evening 2013 presented by the City of slidell. 5–9 p.m., Olde Town Slidell, 985-646-4375, www.slidell. la.us.

northshore Cajun dancers’ Cajun dance. Dance Lessons: 7–7:30 p.m., Dance: 8 p.m., Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 985-5838603.

March 2 Voices for Children Bowl. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Chappapeela Sports Park, 19321 H.I.Park Blvd., Hammond, 985-277-5740, www.voiceforchildren.net.

March 2–april13 From the vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Art: Picasso, Miro and Matisse. Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall, 2055 Second St., Slidell, wwwlslidell.la.us.

Have you ordered your Covington Bicentennial Flag yet? If not, you still have time to get one and Show Your Pride! gottaluvcov@covla.com, www.covla.com.

every saturday Covington Brewhouse Saturday Morning Brewery Tours. 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., 226 E. Lockwood St., Covington, 888-910-2337, www.covingtonbrewhouse.com.

March 1 Mandeville live Free Friday Concerts. Featuring New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company. 6:30 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Laﬁtte St., Mandeville, www.cityofmandeville.org.

March 1 Bridge House/Grace House Fourth annual recycled Fashion show. 7–10 p.m., Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans, 504-522-4475, www.bridgehouse.org.

March 1–3 Ponchatoula trade days, arts & Crafts Fair. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Historic Downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, casluve@bellsouth.com.

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March 1–3

weekend Painting workshops with alan Flattmann: Pastels & oils. 9 a.m–4 p.m., STAA Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

March 1–15 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Presented by Cutting Edge Theater. 8 p.m., Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-640-0333, www.cuttingedgetheater.com.

March 9 Our Journey, A Concert to Raise Awareness for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 7:30–9 p.m., Furhmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jeﬀerson Ave., Covington, 985-792-1392, www.npassingers.org/season.php.

March 9 st. tammany art association Covington Bicentennial Exhibition Opening Reception. 6–9 p.m., STAA Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

March 9 March 3 Chef’s Evening. 5:30 p.m., southeastern Pennington activity Center, Hammond, 985-549-2420, www.selu. edu/alumni_donors/dev_foundation/chefs_evening/ index.html.

March 6–7 27th annual radiothon beneﬁting TARC. 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Tangi 96.5 radio station, 985-345-8811, www.tarc-hammond.com.

March 7 Buddy: the Buddy Holly story. 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org.

March 8–10 the Independence sicilian Heritage Festival. Fri: 5–10 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.–7 p.m., downtown Independence, 985-662-2262, www.indysicilianfest.com.

March 8–10

Krewe of erin st. Patrick’s day Parade. 10 a.m., downtown Ponchatoula, 985-507-7823.

March 9 tangipahoa spring Garden day. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., LSU AgCenter, 2154 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, 985-748-9381, www.lsuagcenter.com.

March 9–10 Council on Aging St. Tammany’s (COAST) third annual Coast to Coast “a night in Italy” beneﬁting the COAST Alzheimer Caregiver Support Program. 7–11 p.m., Council on Aging St. Tammany, 72060 Ramos Ave., Slidell, 985-892-0377, www. coastseniors.org.

March 10 st. scholastica academy’s second annual st. Joseph altar. Mass: 10 a.m., Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel, 122 S Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-892-2540.

st. Joseph’s spring Fair. Fri: 5–10 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun: 12–6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 175 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula, 985-789-5079, www.stjosephcatholicschool.org.

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Lend Me A Tenor presented by Playmakers Theater. Fri–Sat: 8 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m., 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, www.playmakersinc.com.

sunset at the landing Concert. 6–9 p.m., Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River, Covington, gottaluvcov@covla.com.

Mandeville live Free Friday Concerts featuring Four Unplugged. 6:30 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Laﬁtte St., Mandeville, www.cityofmandeville.org.

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The City of Slidell and the New Orleans Museum of Art present

From the Vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Art:

Picasso, Miró and Matisse March 2 - April 13, 2013 Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall 2055 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell They’ve been called some of the most significant artists of the 20th Century. Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Henri Matisse were instrumental in redefining the world of art. Some of their most exquisite works will be on display in Slidell. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12 to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free.

Opens Saturday, March 2, 5 - 9 p.m. during Arts Evening

From the Vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Art: Picasso, Miró and Matisse is organized by the New Orleans Museum of Art and made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the Harry T. Howard, III Foundation. 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.

(985) 646-4375 • www.slidell.la.us

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WHILE IT IS no secret that St. Tammany Parish is perhaps one of the most beautiful pockets of paradise in Louisiana, it is also a parish with one of the highest suicide rates in the state. There were 36 suicide losses in 2012 according to the St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). STOPS was formed in 2001 with the mission to “reduce the incidence of suicide and its devastating aftermath in our community. By fostering prevention, intervention and postvention resources, we seek to create a community safety net for individuals and families in crisis.” Programs include the Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS Team). LOSS, in conjunction with the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s office, sends two STOPS volunteers to the scene of every suicide to provide comfort and support to the families, share their own experiences and to provide resources. Many LOSS team members are survivors, themselves, and direct the families to the STOPS’ support group, Survivors of Suicide (SOS). SOS is for the ones who feel left behind and want “to grieve and work toward resolution” with others. STOPS research estimates that for each suicide, there are six survivors. Around 103 survivors attended SOS meetings and received postvention assistance last year. STOPS also offers prevention programs such as safeTALK, a suicide alertness program that trains organizations and communities through Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). ASIST provides training to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Want to make a difference? STOPS is seeking new volunteers for the LOSS Team. Training is provided and more information on requirements can be found at www.stopsla.org or by calling 985-237-5506. STOPS is located at 427 North Theard St. in Covington. You can support the work of this organization by attending and/or sponsoring this year’s Hats Off Luncheon on April 5. Please visit www.sophisticatedwomanmagazine.com or call 985-893-7350.

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SOME HAVE SAID plants do not belong in the home. How WRONG! If you have ever walked into a greenhouse and experienced the wonder of moisture and fresh oxygen, you would be invigorated to know that plants use light to transfer this life-sustaining element back to their environment. The process is called photosynthesis and is vital to all aerobic life on Earth. During photosynthesis, a plant uses carbon dioxide and water to sustain its life processes and releases oxygen as a waste product. It is also the source of energy for nearly all life on earth, either through primary production or indirectly, as the source of energy in food. We need plants in many more ways than they need us. Having them in our homes is the most natural way to cleanse the impurities that surround us in our everyday life. Knowing this, it is important to know how to care for an indoor plant properly. First, all indoor plants need a sunny spot to grow. Window glass can intensify the heat of the sun, so being in a window will only work for heat-tolerant plants. Try cacti or herbal plants that like full sun. Dracaenas, pothos, philodendron and spathophyllium do well inside, but these varieties would prefer a more indirect light. Secondly, most house plants need welldrained soil and consistent watering. Saucers placed under a pot that drains should be

filled with small gravel to hold moisture and provide some humidity for the plant. Water thoroughly once a week unless the pot is very small and the plant becomes dry before week’s end. The topsoil may seem dry, so stick your finger halfway down in the pot to see how the roots are feeling. Try to recreate the plant’s natural environment. Keep the pot size correct. When you see roots creeping toward the soil top or out of

Houseplants are not only beautiful, they are great sources of energy and oxygen in your home. the drainage holes, it is time to repot and replenish the soil. A monthly dose of houseplant fertilizer will also help to keep the soil nourished for continued growth. It is also a good idea to place your plants under the shower or kitchen faucet for a good bath at least once a month. Houseplants are not only beautiful, they are great sources of energy and oxygen in your home. They remind us all year long that we are surrounded by and are part of a magical ecosystem. Go to your favorite nursery and bring one home. You will be surrounded by beauty as they do their work of cleansing the very air you rely on to live.

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March 8 Bombshell Waxing is celebrating International 1/6 Vertical Women’s Day with 20 percent 2.43”offxlingerie, 4.35”50 percent off first spray tan and your first service. 985-633-1950, www.bombshellwaxing.com.

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March 8-10 Stop by Lynn Stirling Antiques to take advantage of 20 percent oﬀ all merchandise excluding Pyrrha and consignor items. 985-626-7704, www.lynnstirling.com.

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Honoring all brides, The English Tea Room is offering 10 percent off 8 ounces of Wedding Blend loose-leaf tea. 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com. Having a crawfish boil? Mandeville Party Company has everything you need. 985-674-1605, www.mandevillepartyco.com.

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BEFORE

OYSTER: A NOVEL by John Biguenet is a mystery as murky, slippery and tantalizing as an oyster on the half shell. It is a dark novel set in south Louisiana about competing oyster-harvesting families, the Bruneaus and the Petitjeans. Each feuding family possesses powerful secrets, which are as lethal as weapons. The characters engage in a struggle about who is friend, who is foe and who is family. They wrestle with loyalty to family while confronted with deception, greed and murder. In this steamy sultry, passionate novel, the women are as tough and as brutal as their men. The author delivers an admirable and vivid depiction of the labor aboard shrimp boats and oyster luggers and masterfully describes the unstable swampy landscapes of Louisiana wetlands. It is no surprise that John Biguenet won the Louisiana Writer Award for 2012. Oyster: A Novel by John Biguenet is available as a book at St. Tammany Parish Library or in area bookstores.

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st. tammany Master Gardeners Garden show and Plant sale. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, Covington, 985-875-2635. Admission $3.

abita springs earth Fest. 12–5 p.m., Abita Trailhead Park, 22049 Main St., Abita Springs, 985-789-1537, www.abitapark.com.

Ponchatoula High school Youth rodeo. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, 985-748-5914, www.fparena.com.

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March 22–24

weekend Painting workshops with alan Flattmann: Pastels & watercolors. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., STAA Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

tangi Public schools talented arts Program. Tue–Fri: 1–5 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-542-7113, www.hammondarts.org.

strawberry Jam & toast to the arts Festival. Fri: 10 a.m., Sat–Sun: 12 p.m., Louisiana Renaissance Festival Grounds, 46468 River Rd., Hammond, 800-617-4508, www.strawberryjam.org.

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amite oyster Festival. Fri: 3 p.m.–12 a.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–10 .p.m., Sun: 12–5 p.m., downtown Amite, 800-617-4501.

Keep Covington Beautiful Garden walk. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 985-892-7069, janiceleeb@gmail.com.

March 16

egg rollin’ Children’s event. 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, schambless@covla.com.

March 23

Fontainebleau High school’s First annual Fashion show with student-designed collections and local boutiques. 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., $5 per person at door, 100 Bulldog Dr., Mandeville, 985-629-1803, sakeenahashiru@hotmail.com.

March 23 Hammond smoking Blues & BBQ Fun run. 8:30 a.m., downtown Hammond, 985-350-1348, www.hammondbluesandbbq.com.

March 16 st. scholastica academy Falaya Fling. Patron Party: 6 p.m., Fling: 7 p.m., The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 985-892-2540, ext.104.

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annual living last supper at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. 7 p.m., 14450 Hwy 442, Tickfaw, 985-345-8957, www.ourladyofpompeii.net.

Prayer day in the City of Hammond. 12–1:30 p.m., Steps of Hammond City Hall, 985-634-3428.

March 30 easter at the Mandeville Market. 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Laﬁtte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, www.cityofmandeville.org.

March 16 amite oyster Festival Parade. 10 a.m., downtown Amite, 985-748-5537, www.amitechamber.org.

March 16 Hammond rotary 10K shamrock run. 8 a.m., Friendship Circle on Southeastern University Campus, Hammond, 985-687-3418, www.hammondrotary10k.com.

March 16 northshore antiques & auction House live auction. 11 a.m., 334 N. Vermont St., Covington, 985-989-2911, www.northshoreauctionhouse.com.

March 16–17 st. Joseph altar at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. Sat: 6:30 p.m., Sun: 12–2 p.m., 14450 Hwy 442, Tickfaw, 985-345-8957, www.ourladyofpompeii.net.

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March 17

Chef soirée beneﬁting the Youth service Bureau. 5–9 p.m., Bogue Falaya Park, downtown Covington, 985-893-2570, www.chefsoiree.com.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Trail at noon Brought to you by Abita Springs Friends of the Park, a non-profit 501c3 Become a vendor, sponsor or supporter today! contact us at: 985-373-7851* www.abitapark.com * follow us on Face Book

March 21 Ponchatoula Chamber after Hours hosted by the Strawberry Festival Board. 5:30–7 p.m., Festival Building, Memorial Park, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

March 21 american association of university women (aauw) Celebrates Bicentennial—Pat Clanton Presentation. 6–8 p.m., Covington City Council Chambers, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-264-1338.

March 22 Columbia street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 p.m., downtown Covington, gottaluvcov@covla.com.

March 22–23 Hammond smokin’ Blues & BBQ Challenge. 9 a.m., downtown Hammond, 985-969-8172, www.hammondbluesandbbq.com.

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Business and Community Showcase

WRITTEN BY JOBETH KAVANAUGH EAST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS & MARKETING DIRECTOR

NETWORKING EVENTS PROVE your Chamber membership can be one of your greatest assets. Your local Chamber provides a wide variety of exclusive member benefits and opportunities to help you stay informed on business issues and save you time and money. One of the many opportunities you will have in 2013 is by participating in the East St. Tammany Chamber Business and Community Showcase to be held at the Northshore Harbor Center on Thursday, April 25 from 3-7 p.m. The Showcase is free and open to the public. With over 125 booths, free entertainment, food and beverage samplings, the Business and Community Showcase is a primary source for

businesses and individuals seeking information on the business climate of our region. We offer an “Early Bird” discount for your registration before March 12. All participants receive company recognition in flyers, website and email broadcasts. For an amazing added benefit as a participant, we will include your company in a special pullout section of the St. Tammany News Sunday Edition along with the broadcast floor plan. Let this be our invitation to invest in your company and organization’s future. Visit our website at www.estchamber.com. We are also available for questions and concerns at 985-643-5678 or by emailing info@estchamber.com.

Photogenic Ponchatoula

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON, PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CAN’T GO FAR for vacation this year? No problem. Come to America’s Antique City, also known as the Strawberry Capital of the World, Ponchatoula. We certainly encourage visitors from around the country to visit for the day or the weekend, but we most enjoy hosting those who live within an hour’s drive because we know you’ll come back for more! Drive in early and fuel up with a hearty breakfast. Delicious down-home morning fare and strong Louisiana coffee are available at a variety of local cafes. With a full belly and renewed energy, it’s then time to hit historic downtown Ponchatoula. You’ll find antiques, women’s wear and accessories, beads, architectural pieces, home

décor and garden art. Be sure to stop off at The Art Station for information on the Northshore Quilt Trail, the wooden quilt blocks hanging throughout town. Old Hard-Hide, our resident gator mascot is sure to please, especially if you’re lucky enough to catch him in one of his playful moods. Want more reptilian fun? Kliebert’s Alligator & Turtle Farm will thrill the entire family. Two museums to visit include Collinswood Museum in the center of town and the Louisiana Treasures Museum on Highway 22 West. And last, but not least, don’t forget your camera! Ponchatoula is one of the most photogenic towns in the South. Come for one day and you’ll surely return for another.

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WRITTEN BY ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

community, and our vision is to bring an Arts District to St. Tammany Parish. We want a place where every person within the parish, or simply visiting our Parish, can experience the richness of the arts in many forms. Of ongoing significance for the Parish, we are committed to continued maintenance and improvement of infrastructure. When a business chooses a place to set down roots, healthy infrastructure is a fundamental requirement. We must maintain our roadways and drainage systems to attract and sustain both new and current businesses. As our vision unfolds, we remain committed to putting St. Tammany First. To see our other priorities for 2013, and to sign up for email updates, please visit the Parish’s website at www.stpgov.org.

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PAT BRISTER,

WE HAVE BEEN thoughtfully planning our secondyear agenda, which encompasses the overall vision I have for our Parish. We will continually place citizens’ needs first, utilize the potential within our own community, and implement plans that will move us forward and that will highlight the ways we make government work. Economic Development and smart growth are a top priority for me. With the addition of our Economic Development Director, Don Shea to our team, we continue to lay out a plan to bring this priority into focus. Don will be charged with the task of determining economic development objectives and creating program initiatives. The Arts are an essential element of the fabric of our

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Historic Preservation District

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

EVERY COMMUNITY HAS its own identity and distinctive heritage; features that include architectural history and special points of interest that leave a legacy for generations to follow while also contributing to the economy by stabilizing and increasing property values. Since 1980, Federal laws have been amended to provide federal tax benefits for the preservation of historic properties. Congress has provided grant funding for preservation and the State of Louisiana added tax credits and other incentives as well. Basic to the success of a community’s historic preservation program is the creation of a municipal historic district by local ordinance. After creating a historic district, each community must establish a Historic District Commission (HDC) to oversee its designated historic area. The HDC’s main role is to assist and advise

building owners, architects and developers on the best way to restore. On February 7, 2013, the City Council of the City of Mandeville adopted an ordinance to create a Historic Preservation District. The City is now requesting qualifications for citizens interested in being appointed to the newly created Historic Preservation District Commission. If interested, please forward a copy of your resume including qualifications to the Mayor’s Office at 3101 East Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA, 70448 or dvillere@cityofmandeville.com. More information can be found on our website, www.cityofmandeville.com. After many years of study and public hearings, I believe we have taken an important step forward in preserving and protecting our history and culture for years to come.

The HDC’s main role is to assist and advise building owners, architects and developers on the best way to restore.

Exploring Foreign Cultures

WRITTEN BY LACEY TOLEDANO, WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

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CHAMBERS ACROSS THE U.S. continue to offer firsthand learning opportunities about international economic cultures. These trips are a great way to learn about cultural differences among countries, and in some cases open doors for potential trade opportunities or business relationships. An equally relevant benefit of these trips occurs when happy travelers establish friendships. Several local people on our 2011 and 2012 international trips have done just that, and look forward to traveling on a Chamber-sponsored trip together again in 2013. We have three destinations they will choose from beginning with Cuba from June 21 to June 29. Called the U.S.’s last untraveled destination, entry into Cuba for a privileged few is made possible through our partnership with Chamber Explorations. Many of my colleagues have repeatedly legally taken groups to

satiate a growing curiosity on a trip back in time. In September, we will offer a great value to Austria and Germany including participation in the original Oktoberfest celebration. Finally, in late October we will board a cruise liner along the Danube River, viewing some of Central Europe’s most breathtaking scenery in the resurgent nations of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. The trips are all-inclusive including airfare from New Orleans. Chamber membership is not required, anyone interested may consider joining us on any Chamber-sponsored journey. For more information on our Chamber trips, please contact michelle@sttammanychamber.org. A complete listing of our business support activities and events can be found on www.sttammanychamber.org and www.facebook.com/sttammanywestchamber.

These trips are a great way to learn about cultural differences among countries, and in some cases open doors for potential trade opportunities or business relationships.

around town

1 | Construction of a new amphitheater at Camp Salmen Nature Park in Slidell is now underway. The structure is scheduled to be completed later this month. It will be composed of reinforced concrete and bricks, and will seat approximately 120-130 people. 2 | Elizabeth Woodard, a St. Scholastica Academy senior, was chosen as a WWL-TV A+ Athlete for the 2012-2013 school year. This unique campaign recognizes outstanding high school scholars and athletes through a series of public service announcements. 3 | 2012 recipient of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award, Dick Knight of Resource Bank presents Willie Paretti with the 2013 Community Leadership Award.

4 | Congratulations to Sherri Hansen of Culinary Kids and July 2012 Enterprising Woman, on winning a $1,000 gift card and an all-expense paid trip to Dallas for a two-day High Speed Growth Seminar. Pictured is Sherri Hansen and Mack Deloney of SCORE.

5 | To celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day, Keep Mandeville Beautiful planted eight cypress trees along the new pedestrian bridge on West Causeway Approach in Mandeville. The trees were purchased with donations from the Northlake Garden Club and the Alliance for Good Government. 6 | Fifth-grade student Ellie Latiolais was selected as Lancaster Elementary School’s Student of the Year. Ellie is pictured with her homeroom teacher, Mrs. Gina Inman.

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7 | At Lakeview Regional Medical Center’s H2U Monthly Resource Meeting, Director Laurie Spurlin introduced guest speaker Scott Gardner, Assistant District Attorney for St. Tammany Parish. Mr. Gardner works closely with the unit that assists with elderly victims in all sections of court both in St. Tammany and Washington parishes. 8 | Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington awarded Hastings Stewart an iPad that the Club donated to the Families Helping Families organization. 9 | Ally McMahon, owner of Three Rivers Services Air and Heat, and March 2012 Enterprising Woman, won the ActionCOACH 2013 North American Business Excellence Award for Young Entrepreneur.

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10 | Congratulations to Sandy and Ron Franco, winners of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce 2013 Tammany Award.

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 Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Location: Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington Tickets: $50 Sponsorships: Available Reservations: SophisticatedWoman.com

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Call: 985-893-7350 for more information

Event and Silent Auction to benefit St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS).