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Enterprising Woman Emily Grieshaber, M.D.

Grieshaber Dermatology

Hammond— A Growing Community

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contents October 2013 On the Cover Shop-to-Stop Breast Cancer ............... 6

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ENTERPRISING WOMAN Third Generation Dermatologist— Emily Grieshaber, M.D. ...................................................... 18

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Shop-to-Stop ..........................................................................6 Reduce Your Risk ...................................................................7 To Screen or Not to Screen ............................................. 10 Movement for Breast Health .......................................... 11 Rash Judgement ................................................................. 12

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Gift Guide ............................................................................. 21

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Cars for a Cure ..................................................................... 26 Gifts that Give ...................................................................... 26

HEALTH AND FITNESS Disappointing—Why Did This Happen? .......................3 Gifted Nurses— Providing Personalized In-Home Care...........................8

Hammond—A Growing Community ........................................ 27

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Aspen Rehabilitation—A Non-Surgical Option for Women with Hard Painful Implants ............................ 13 Is Your Spine Out of Alignment? .................................. 16 Can Loose Crystals Cause Dizziness? .......................... 16 There is Help. There is Hope ........................................... 20

BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE

LEGAL What Happens to My House When My Spouse Dies? .................................................... 25

Posing for Print—Not Just for Models ........................ 20

COMMUNITY

Annadele’s Plantation ....................................................... 22

Behind the Scenes ................................................................4

Recipe: Pumpkin Chip Muffins ...................................... 22

Meet the Owners—Three Rivers Services ................. 14

Pass Up the Salt?................................................................. 23

Hammond—A Growing Community .......................... 27

Hair Did It Go ....................................................................... 24

October Events.................................................................... 29

Dinner Hour.......................................................................... 28

Keeping Mandeville Beautiful ....................................... 34

Gardening: Look to the Sky ............................................ 30

Seeking Answers ................................................................ 34

Book Review: The Longest Road .................................... 31

Membership Awards ......................................................... 34

Shopping Scene.................................................................. 31

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

DENTAL

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What do you get when you combine a compassionate caring staff with the latest technological advancements?

Efficient and affordable dental care in a safe and friendly environment.

Let’s make HEALTHIER choices TOGETHER!

Disappointing—Why Did This Happen?

I RECENTLY HAD THE PRIVILEGE of having a close friend enter my practice as a new patient. Over the years, we had several small discussions regarding the practice he frequented for dental care. I always honored the trust and relationship he placed in the practice. Many times, he felt a little frustration about not being able to see the same dentist since it was a large group.

Finally, on his first visit I was surprised.

The failed restorations in the top left photo are what I observed when I examined the patient. The tooth colored fillings that had been done over the past few years were failing: brown lines, gaps and openings, shade of material off color. My heart sank.

Repeated dentistry has the potential to cause premature tooth loss.

Call Dr. Charles A. Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-4401.

240 Dalwill Dr. in Mandeville or visit charlesschof.com. He is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

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Why did this happen? These restorations needed to be replaced. How could I tell him this? There was no pain or awareness of a problem. What I do not understand is how the dentist who placed these can feel good about the finished product. Are appointment times being rushed? Do we no longer care?

Is managed care forcing dentists and doctors to lose integrity and commitment? I do not

know the specifics but what I realize is that this procedure will now have to be repeated.

The top right photo shows an example of Dr. Schof’s procedure, with his standard of care and what they should have originally looked like. There are many reasons that patients find themselves in trouble over time by not having a systematic approach to dental care. Dentists should assist patients in taking control of their oral health and work together to discuss what they want for their long-term dental health.

Repeated dentistry has the potential to cause premature tooth loss. We must ask ourselves at what cost do we continue to squeeze our health care system? Why are Americans no longer the leaders in industry?

Why do we no longer take pride in what we do? This is not about perfection! My guess is that time was compromised. I hope that we can step back and reevaluate our nation as a whole. It must begin at home, in our jobs and in our relationships.

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Behind the Scenes

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EMILY GRIESHABER enjoyed a morning of pampering before her Enterprising Woman photo shoot, courtesy of Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville. With a demanding schedule and a newborn baby, Emily fully enjoyed her time with Design Specialist Audra Malnar-Brown, shown here applying her final makeup application. Following the relaxing morning at the salon, Emily was off to the shoot at her office in Covington and next to her home with cover photographer, Steve Randon.

About the cover: Cover photography: Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.com Hair and Make-up: Paris Parker Salon and Spa, 4900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-845-4404, www.parisparker.com.

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell Contributing Editor Anna Grundmann Art Director Dianne Waller Graphic Designer/Staff Photographer Claire Thomas 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 Christopher Brannon, Sherrí Hansen, Alex Percy, Anna Ribbeck, Dr. Mary Speed, and Jill Willie Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Karen Lodato, Steve Randon, Sarah Cottrell Production Gallinghouse & Associates, Inc.

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Sophisticated Woman Magazine along with people across the country focus on breast health. For the fifth year, we support this cause through our Shop-to-Stop campaign. Many of our advertisers and contributors display their commitment to our program by displaying pink ribbons on their ads and columns. We thank them for their continued support and we are proud to do our small part in the fight against a disease that touches so many of our lives.

October is an ideal time to schedule your annual screenings. The medical field is always advancing and early detection can make all the difference. It is important to be your own advocate and to get all the facts when making decisions regarding treatment.

Our medial experts give some great advice about screening, prevention, detection and treatment on the following pages.

In this issue, we introduce our Enterprising Woman, Dr. Emily Greishaber, a third generation dermatologist who is also a new mom. I joined Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s cover photographer, Steve Randon at Emily’s home during a dramatic, late-summer thunderstorm in September. We had originally planned to do the entire shoot outside and while the weather would not cooperate, we were still able to get a few outdoor photographs. Emily was a real trooper dodging the rain, and her husband Jim took care of baby Elivette. It was such a treat to spend time with them all.

Enjoy this issue!

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І BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Sh p-to-Stop Breast Cancer 2013

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital offers free breast cancer screenings for women without insurance throughout October and beyond. Appointments are required. Call 888-616-4687 for locations and to schedule an appointment.

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The Women’s Pavilion of St. Tammany Parish Hospital has special pricing on annual screening mammograms. Call 985-773-1500 for details.

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American Cancer Society: David D. Tran, M.D. Kacie Harvey, AuD, The Ear and Balance Institute Robert Benson, M.D., Benson Dermatology Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Mason Watson, Cars for a Cure Apparel Camp Discovery: Emily Grieshaber, M.D., Grieshaber Dermatology

WE WANT TO recognize our advertisers and contributors who participated in our Shop-to-Stop program this year. These people and businesses selflessly donate to a variety of different breast cancer causes and are actively participating in fundraising activities for cancer research. Thank you all for your generosity in helping to find a cure.

Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force: Kelly Burkenstock, M.D., Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin•Body•Health and Azure Salon & Spa Matt Slimming, STAR Fitness Center Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center: Ann H. Barré, Hunting: Your Tutoring Solution Billie R. Comeaux, American Factory Direct Furniture Brown Orthodontics Charles A. Schof, Jr., DDS, Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence Diane Rose, M.D., Rose Dermatology and Laser Center Gary St. Angelo, Annadele’s Plantation Gayle Reuling, Air Blow Dry Bar & Salon Jennifer and Thom DiCerbo, The French Mix Juliet Holton, Basics Underneath Kacie Harvey, AuD, The Ear and Balance Institute Marta Bragg, The Villa

Motif by Johna Costa Nicole Bergeron Allison, Laurier Pemmie Sheasby, Oil & Vinegar Rebecca Bradford, Simply Southern The Trace Senior Community and St. Tammany Social Service Network The Pink Heart Fund: Victoria Langlinais, Silver Slipper Casino Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Brian Strand, M.D., Mandeville Plastic Surgery Debbie Denova-Baker, Koko FitClub of Mandeville Shelly Reagon, Bombshell Waxing Vicki Steen, M.D., FACOG, Women’s Health & Wellness and The Skin & Body Shop Susan Love Research Foundation: Ronda M. Gabb & Associates

BREAST CANCER

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Reduce Your Risk “I FEEL A LUMP.” Some people get chills hearing those words. The specter of breast cancer looms heavy on many women’s hearts. In truth, the risk of developing breast cancer is quite high. Up to 12 percent, that is 1 in 8 women, will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Most of the factors that determine a person’s risk are inherited genetically. That being said, there is hope. Lifestyle modifications can actually change your overall risk. For those who develop breast cancer, early detection and treatment is key.

You may remember reading about Angelina Jolie, the actress, recently undergoing an elective double mastectomy. Her mother fought breast cancer bravely for almost a decade before passing away at the very young age of 56. Because of that, Mrs. Jolie underwent testing for BRCA, the gene mutation that increases one’s risk significantly. After testing positive, she made an informed decision to undergo a preventative surgery. While BRCA carries the highest risk for developing breast cancer, other factors may play a role. Being overweight, leading a sedentary lifestyle and excessive alcohol intake have all shown to be independent risk factors. Exercise and proper diet can actually lower your lifetime risk.

1 in 8 women, will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life.

Early detection by mammogram is a key to treatment, reducing the risk of death from cancer by up to 25 percent. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Check with your doctor if you ever have any concerns about a lump or mass. Remember to always make time for your health and wellness.

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І GIFTED NURSES

Gifted Nurses– Providing Personalized In-Home Care

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CINDY FISCHER AND CINDY WILLIAMSON of Gifted Nurses are undeniably passionate about caring for others. Fischer is a registered nurse and the Clinical Director for Gifted Nurses on the Northshore and Williamson is the Northshore Director for Private Duty. Both have lived in Covington for over 25 years and raised their families on the Northshore. Fischer and Williamson provide the highest-quality private, in-home care and medical staffing for many of the local hospitals, retirement communities, rehabilitation hospitals, physicians offices and surgery centers in the community they love.

Gifted Nurses is renowned for their skilled and experienced nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide peace of mind for patients and their families. As the only nurse-owned company in the area, Gifted Nurses pairs reliable caregivers with their patients, providing care families can trust. That trust includes knowing that an experienced nurse is on call 24/7, and that schedules are flexible and customized to accommodate their clients.

The Gifted Nurses’ team makes personalized, compassionate attention the priority for each and every client and family. To state it simply, Fischer and Williamson are invested in their patients. From evaluating their medical needs to hand-selecting caregivers to ensure the “right fit”—Cindy and Cindy attend to every aspect of the patient’s overall experience.

Cindy Williamson explains, “We are an advocate for our patients. Cindy and I work together to assess their needs and match the caregivers’ skills and personalities with our patients and their families. Our nurses

ABOVE: Gifted Nurses’ Cindy Fischer, Clinical Director and Cindy Williamson, Northshore Director of Private Duty, work together to bring private, in-home care to the Northshore.

oversee medical attention from hospital stays to doctor’s visits. Many times, our Gifted Nurses caregivers partner with Home Health Agencies and Hospices to give the patient the best care possible.”

Cindy Fischer describes the process saying, “All caregivers are rigorously interviewed and background checked. We require references and professional medical experience.

It is a privilege to be in someone’s home and it is a privilege to be someone’s nurse.

This is why all nurses and caregivers are meticulously chosen and trained to provide the highest level of attention.”

The nurses that Gifted Nurses chooses are truly advocates for their patients. They coordinate all aspects of health care, consult directly with physicians, patients and family members, and assist with medical and everyday care. Responsibilities range from bathing and medication reminders to complex needs such as end-of-life care and IV administration. Gifted Nurses operates in the Greater New Orleans area, the Northshore, Greater Baton Rouge and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

They also have offices in Oklahoma and a Travel Nurse Company in Dallas, Texas.

Gifted Nurses is nationally accredited and certified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). “Whether the patient needs shortterm or long-term assistance, you can count on us no matter what,” says Williamson, “we really do care!”

To contact Gifted Nurses you can call the Northshore office at 985-809-0119, 1-888-566-8773, or visit giftednurses.com to learn more about the services they provide.

As the only nurse-owned company in the area, Gifted Nurses pairs reliable caregivers with their patients, providing care families can trust.

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CANCER CARE

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Having your cancer-fighting team close makes you stronger.

There’s no reason to leave home when the Northshore’s most trusted names in cancer care are right by your side.

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Dr. Gibson specializes in personalized care and the latest in prevention, diagnostic and treatment of all gynecologic and obstetrical needs.

• Prenatal Care • VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) • Fetal Monitoring • Gynecologic Services • Gynecologic Surgery • Menopausal Care

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SCREENING, IN HEALTH care, is a process of testing for an unrecognized disease or illness in asymptomatic individuals with the goal of early intervention and management and thus reducing mortality and suffering. A negative aspect associated with any screening test is that it may lead to unnecessary tests and interventions, which may harm an individual, defeating the original purpose of the test. Screening for common cancers such as breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer has shown improved outcomes with early detection. The following is a guideline of when, where and how to screen for these different cancers: -Breast: It is recommended to assess lifetime risk using a breast cancer risk assessment tool such as the Gail model, available at cancer.gov/bcrisktool. For those with less than 15 percent risk, and for those between 15-20 percent: A mammogram with a clinical breast exam at ages 50-69 is recommended, with a clinical breast exam (CBE) every 3 years starting from ages 20-39 and annually thereafter per the American Cancer Society.

Those with greater than 20 percent risk: Refer to Genetic counseling to determine likelihood of BRCA mutation and management options and starting at age 25, mammogram and breast MRI with CBE. -Colorectal: Adults age 50 and older with common test such as colonoscopy.

-Cervical: Cervical cytology and HPV testing is recommended for ages 21-65 in

sexually active women with a cervix, with earlier testing for women with HIV infection, lupus or organ transplant on long-term immunosuppression therapy.

-Skin: Adolescents and young adults ages 10-24 with fair skin and at high risk for skin cancer should have a baseline skin exam by a trained physician and subsequent exam every 6 months until mole remains stable and an annual exam thereafter.

-Prostate: PSA screening with Digital rectal examination is recommended for men age 50 and older.

-Ovarian: Screening with a blood test and pelvic ultrasound is appropriate for women with a positive family history of ovarian and breast cancer, recommended at about age 30-35.

As a rule of thumb, if you have a positive family history of any of these types of cancer, you should screen 10 years earlier than the age of onset in your relative. If you have any questions, please contact your PCP or specialist for further details.

Source: Up To Date.

Dr. David Tran is a board-certified Internist who provides treatment and preventative care in outpatient and inpatient settings. His office is located at 121 Lakeview Circle, Suite A, Covington, 985-400-LIVE(5483).

BREAST HEALTH

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Movement for Breast Health OCTOBER IS BREAST Cancer Awareness Month, and we are reminded to take charge of our breast health through early detection and prevention. So, we dutifully check our breasts in the shower. We schedule our annual mammograms and we proudly wear pink. But what about prevention?

Fortunately taking preventative action towards healthy breasts can mean boosting your overall health too. You just can’t get around it. In fact, putting healthful practices into place in service to any goal is almost always sure to boost your general wellness in some way.

The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that 38 percent of breast cancer risk factors are within our control as women. Maintaining a healthy weight through proper diet and exercise can mean a major leg up on prevention and even survivorship, according to new research.

One of the easiest places to get started is to get moving. Moderate- to high-intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes five days per week—as suggested by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)— will greatly influence your energy balance, the term used by researchers to describe how body weight, food intake and physical activity influence health. Not only does physical fitness assist in achieving and maintaining a healthful weight, but it supports cellular health by improving circulation, decreasing stress and boosting the immune system.

As women, it can often seem we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders; so, breast health can easily get lost in the daily shuffle. But remember, life will wait while you strap on the running shoes, and you and your breasts are worth it.

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DENIAL IS POSSIBLY the leading cause of death from cancer because it causes us to ignore the body’s warning signs that could lead to early diagnosis and cure.

Years ago, a middle-aged female patient complained to me of a rash on her left breast present for a few months. Upon examination, the rock-hard area extend1/3 Square ing from the nipple to the armpit told me 5.05” x 4.35” she was in denial. She finally admitted that the lump had been there for several years.

Unfortunately, her denial cost first her breast and then her life.

Unlike this poor soul’s case, breast cancer can present itself in women or men as a seemingly minor rash, rather than an internal mass, in two different ways. The first is a red, weepy rash on the nipple of one breast only, often initially discounted as a simple irritation or eczema. This rash is caused by the spreading of cancerous cells spilling over the nipple surface onto the surrounding skin. The key is recognizing that one nipple, rather than both, is affected.

The other presentation of breast cancer in skin is, unfortunately, a sign of advanced disease. It presents as a red, inflamed, swollen area usually on only one breast, which is sometimes mistaken for a skin infection. This type of rash represents the spreading of an underlying breast cancer which has grown upward through the lymphatic vessels to the surface, giving the appearance of inflamed skin; thus, the name “inflammatory breast carcinoma.”

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CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE

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Hard Breast implants?

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YOU MAY HAVE IMPLANT CAPUSULAR CONTRACTURE

Before Aspen Rehabilitation—a Non-Surgical Option for Women with Hard, Painful Implants FOR WOMEN SUFFERING from hard, painful or asymmetrical breast implants, surgery was thought to be the only remedy. With the Aspen Rehabilitation treatment, Dr. Kelly Burkenstock is now providing a non-surgical option. In fact, this protocol is what she successfully used on herself just six months ago.

The Aspen system is an approach to treating breast contracture caused by the hardening and constriction of the breast implant capsule. The Aspen procedure utilizes a combination of unique sound wave technology, therapeutic physical therapy manipulation and medical home exercises—to stop contracture, soften breast tissue and stop pain.

Dr. Burkenstock is one of only nine providers in the country that have the technology and training for the Aspen system. While very similar procedures designed to prevent postsurgical complications with knee replacements are successfully used, the transfer of the orthopedic technology to the plastic surgery arena is relatively new. It was Tim Weyant, a visionary and physical therapist, who developed the Aspen system, which was demonstrating over 80 percent success in his patient practice.

Leading breast reconstruction surgeons have embraced the Aspen system. Dr. Hilton Becker, inventor of the adjustable breast

implant, helped refine the system and offers it in his own clinic. Both Dr. Donald Kress, Harvard professor, plastic surgeon and clinical researcher for the Cohesive Gel (gummy bear) implant , as well as Dr. Roger Wixtrom, board certified toxicologist specializing in implant complications and bacterial biofilms in aesthetic surgery, have lectured throughout the country on the effectiveness of Aspen.

When Dr. Burkenstock herself began suffering from capsular contracture, she started researching surgical alternatives. After an in-depth review of the Aspen treatment, followed by extensive consultations with Drs. Becker and Kress, she knew Aspen would be a viable solution for her—and her patients.

“I am excited to bring this technology to the area. We can now help women suffering from capsular contraction without surgical intervention. The unique hands-on approach, combining physical and technological modalities, is an effective non-surgical option.”

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ALLYSON AND CALVIN McMAHON are devoted parents, involved members of the community and committed to giving back.

They carry these family values over into their business—Three Rivers Services attends to the community’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) needs through a committed team of professionals focused on the customer. The McMahons take great pride in earning their customers’ trust and loyalty.

“We accommodate the customers’ schedule, and that means before they go to work, and after they get home at night,” Calvin says.

They also utilize the latest in technology to make service calls as efficient as possible. “We have a system that synchronizes service history, orders, and even payments,” Allyson explains. But customer satisfaction doesn’t end with quick, efficient service calls. Allyson and Calvin personally choose each of their HVAC professionals. These professionals undergo 1/3 rigorous Squarebackground checks, commit to professional 5.05” x 4.35” standards of conduct and are constantly furthering their training and education. “Your safety and comfort are paramount. That is why we have chosen a team of professionals we would gladly welcome into our own homes,” says Allyson. “It all goes back to a culture of family values. We love this area and we love building lasting relationships with our clients."

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leg will appear shorter than the other. When standing up, the body may lean to one side, or the head may tilt to the left or right. Also, one shoulder or hip may appear higher than the other, and the distribution of body weight may favor one foot or the other.

Other things that your chiropractor may do to determine if your spine is out of alignment are to check your range of motion, press along your spine to evaluate joint function, perform strength testing and look for changes in muscle tone. He or she may also order X-rays of the spine for a visual confirmation.

Once the misalignment is pinpointed, your chiropractor will perform a spinal adjustment that moves your vertebrae back into alignment, restoring correct posture and alleviating pain that may have been caused by the misalignment.

If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you may want to contact a chiropractor to discuss how chiropractic care can possibly benefit your health.

YES, ABSOLUTELY! The most common cause of dizziness seen in balance disorder clinics is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is caused by loose crystals floating around in your inner ear that give intermittent abnormal signals from the balance sensor to produce the symptoms of vertigo and dizziness. BPPV can cause short-lived (generally less than a minute) episodes of spinning sensation (vertigo) that typically occur after a change in head position. On the other hand, it can also cause a more chronic and ill-defined dizziness, where every head movement produces unusual feelings but not necessarily a spinning sensation.

There are two broad categories of BPPV – primary and secondary. Primary BPPV is BPPV with no obvious cause. Secondary BPPV is BPPV caused by some other problem.

Head trauma is one common scenario, but other inner ear problems such as Meniere’s disease (too much fluid retention in the inner ear), perilymphatic fistula (fluid leak from the inner ear), vestibular neuritis (viral infection of the balance nerve), and others can be the culprit as well.

Canalith repositioning using the Epley maneuver or the Epley Omniax® is curative in over 90 percent of cases. Canalith repositioning is a single time treatment where the crystals are floated out of the semicircular canal and into an area where they cause little problem. In secondary BPPV, the treatment is geared towards fixing the initiating cause first, and then canalith repositioning to take care of any residual crystals. In cases that are recurrent or resistant to treatment, there are surgical treatments that are also highly effective Loose crystals can make you dizzy, but you don’t have to live with it!

Dr. Carpenter is a chiropractic physician at Integrated Spine & Disc. Dr. Carpenter’s clinic is located at 3441 E. Causeway Approach, Suite D in Mandeville, integratedspineanddisc.com, 985-626-0999.

Gerard Gianoli, M.D., F.A.C.S. is board-certified in Neuro-otology and Skull Base Surgery. His practice, The Ear and Balance Institute, is located at 1401 Ochsner Blvd. in Covington, 985-809-1111, earandbalance.net.

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A MISALIGNED SPINE, also known as a spinal subluxation, can affect your daily life in a number of ways. It not only causes pain in the back and neck, but also in the rest of the body due to the pressure that misaligned vertebrae place on nerves in the spinal column. Many people suffer from sciatica (where pain can be felt shooting down the leg as far as the foot) due to a misaligned vertebral disc putting pressure on the spinal nerve roots. A chiropractor can diagnose if your pain is due to a misaligned spine and can perform a spinal adjustment to restore proper alignment and range of movement, relieving pain.

Spinal subluxations are common and occur when one or more of your vertebrae are pulled out of alignment with one another. The most frequent contributors to spinal misalignment are injury, sudden jar, fall or trauma, bad posture, stress, inactivity, obesity, repetitive motions, and lifting something improperly. When your spine becomes misaligned, your range of motion can become restricted, with or without accompanying pain. Although spinal misalignments can happen quickly, they can also occur over time due to weak postural muscles. This is often the case for those who sit at a desk for hours each day.

Chiropractors can easily spot a subluxation, as body posture reflects any misalignment. For example, when lying down, one

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І DR. EMILY GRIESHABER

Third-Generation Dermatologist— Dr. Emily Grieshaber WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

Grieshaber Dermatology is known for its excellence in the treatment of general dermatological problems and skin cancer.

AS A FIRST-TIME MOTHER of a newborn daughter, Dr. Emily Grieshaber knows first-hand the importance of managing her time. As a board certified dermatologist, she also understands the importance of providing effective, time-saving skin care solutions for her patients.

Dr. Emily Grieshaber is the third generation of board certified dermatologists in her family’s practice, Grieshaber Dermatology. A native of Covington, Emily spent summers shadowing her father, Dr. Robert Grieshaber. “It was great helping out in the office during the summers,” she said, “I got to see my dad practice and interact with patients. But he was more than a great doctor; he was a great dad.

The experience showed me that dermatology allows you to practice medicine while still having quality time with your family.” She knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Emily received her undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia then returned home to attend medical school at LSU. She quickly realized in medical school that dermatology was the perfect fit for her and decided to follow in her grandfather and father’s footsteps.

After completing medical school, Emily carried out her internship in Denver, CO, little did she know that she would also meet her future husband there. “Aside from medical training, my real goal was to meet a mountain man and bring him back with me. And I did,” she teased. She started dating her now husband, Jim Wagner, a Nebraska native, whom she had met at a mutual friend’s wedding the year before. After completing her internship, they moved to New Orleans for her three-year dermatology residency at LSU. Her final year was an exciting one—the couple married in Crested Butte, CO, Emily served as Chief Resident, she passed her board exams fulfilling her goal of becoming a board certified dermatologist, and finally joined her father’s practice, Grieshaber Dermatology.

Grieshaber Dermatology is known for its excellence in the treatment of general dermatological problems and skin cancer. They have been servicing the Northshore for over 30 years and recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of their new building. In addition to practicing medical dermatology, Emily has expanded the Grieshaber practice to include cosmetic dermatology. She offers treatments for improving the appearance of wrinkles including Botox® and Xeomin® and fillers that help restore volume loss including Juvederm®, Radiesse®, and Belotero®. She also expanded the practice to include aesthetic services such as chemical peels and laser procedures. This includes the pulsed dye laser to treat facial redness and spider veins, non-ablative fractional resurfacing for acne scarring and skin rejuvenation, and photo facials that help improve signs of sun damage.

They also offer the latest in technology of laser hair removal with the LightSheer® DUET™.

“The LightSheer® DUET™ has vacuum-assist technology, which causes minimal discomfort, while its increased spot size covers a larger surface area to drastically reduce treatment times,” she said.

Emily conducts an initial consultation with all patients who are seeking cosmetic services. She performs all injectable procedures herself and has a licensed aesthetician, Carrie Buhler, who is available for consultations for skin care regimens, chemical peels and laser hair removal.

With the prevalence of skin cancers as a result of sun exposure, Emily recommends that everyone schedule an initial visit with their dermatologist for a full body skin exam. This is especially important for people who are fair-skinned or have a family history of skin cancer. She cautions that melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can appear anywhere on the body—regardless of sun exposure.

Emily also advises that you see a dermatologist that is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She cautions patients about placing their skin in the hands of a practitioner not specifically trained and board certified in dermatology. The board certified designation requires four years of additional training after medical school consisting of a one-year internship and three years of specialized training in dermatology, followed by passing a rigorous board exam, and participating in continuing medical education.

Grieshaber Dermatology also introduced a new skin care line thanks to Emily. This includes products for anti-aging and products to fight acne. “We have three strengths of prescription strength retinoids, along with our DR.EaM Cream, a prescription strength

Tretinoin and Hydroquinone to lighten brown spots, even skin tone and improve fine lines and wrinkles,” she explained. Everything is readily available and retails at a reasonable cost. All products in the Grieshaber Dermatology skin care line are under $100.

Each skin care regimen is put together by Emily, who specifies directions, products and order of use to make everything easy for her patients.

“The cosmeceutical industry is completely overwhelming for patients. I try to keep things simple and really believe that there are only a few products needed for good, healthy skin.” According to Emily, there are three “must haves”: a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and containing zinc oxide, a topical retinoid, and an anti-oxidant which stimulates collagen production and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles as well as prevent sun damage and skin cancer.

These days, Emily is certainly reaping the benefits of a simple skin care approach. While she and Jim enjoy tending to baby Elivette and their three English bulldogs, she’s still adjusting to the demands of a newborn.

“Sometimes, I’m so tired, I can barely wash my face before I go to sleep,” she jokes, “It is important to keep things as simple as possible.”

Grieshaber Dermatology is located at 714 W. 16th Ave. in Covington.

To contact Dr. Grieshaber, you can call the office 985-893-1035 or visit their website grieshaberdermatology.com.

BELOW LEFT: Dr. Emily Grieshaber and her husband Jim Wagner enjoy time with their daughter Elivette.

BELOW RIGHT: Emily and her father, Dr. Robert Grieshaber practice together at Grieshaber Dermatology in Covington.

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URINARY INCONTINENCE AFFECTS approximately 35 percent of the female population. Incontinence is a symptom not a disease and is not a consequence of aging.

Vertical Understandably, not1/6 being confident of your 2.43” x 4.35” ability to control your bladder has a huge impact on physical health, psychological well-being and social relationships. However, people need to know that we can now cure or significantly improve at least 80 percent of all cases.

Physical therapy for treatment of female incontinence utilizes pelvic muscle rehabilitation combined with biofeedback to restore the proper function of the muscles that control urinary continence. This combined approach has shown extremely effective in treating incontinence and the benefits include no side effects, it is noninvasive and can be effective even after surgical repairs.

Each physical therapy visit lasts about one hour and treatment is conducted by a female physical therapist. No disrobing in front of staff is necessary. In this mode of treatment, a sensor is connected to a biofeedback computer program and allows the therapist and patient to visualize the muscle activity of the pelvic floor on a computer screen. This ensures that the correct muscles are being used for effective exercise.

1/6 Vertical Most patients are2.43” seen once a week for x 4.35” 12 weeks and are given a home exercise program to perform on the days they are away from the clinic.

Although there used to be a stigma regarding female incontinence, people are now realizing just how common it is. There is no reason not to seek the best non-surgical, non-medication treatment available. It really works.

MODELS AREN’T THE only ones who should learn to pose for photos. Actually, everyone can benefit from a posing for print class!

Brides and grooms looking for better results in their wedding photos, business entrepreneurs who want to look more powerful and confident, and even those who want their everyday pictures posted to social media to look amazing can benefit from a posing class.

You can learn how to pose for great looking photos with believable smiles or captivating serious looks without looking mad or confused. Students of all ages can find a new love of being in front of the camera. For those who yearn to be actors or models, the class is imperative because your photos are the first thing agents and casting directors will see.

It is amazing that learning how to have the very slightest change in pose, posture, facial expression or even chin height can make all the difference in whether you love your photos or hate them.

Kimberly Spell Collins is a physical therapist at STAR Physical Therapy in Covington. She has been practicing for nearly 10 years and specializes in Women’s Health. Contact Kimberly at 985-893-2845, or StarPTClinics.com .

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You can learn how to pose for great looking photos.

In a posing for print class, you can also work on hostess, promotional, mannequin and tearoom modeling. These various modeling techniques can help with presenting yourself with poise and confidence as well as teach the importance of direct eye contact and speaking clearly.

Whether you are pursuing a modeling or acting career, taking photos for memorable events, or a professional in the business world, a posing for print class is a fun and exciting way to begin loving the camera and your photos.

Celeste Marcussen Hart is a former actress and model, and owner of Creating U in Covington. Creating U provides professional training in acting, modeling and filmmaking, and is located at 69154 Hwy 190 E. Service Rd., Covington, 985-796-1818, creatingu.com.

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THE OBAGI NU-DERM® SYSTEM is clinically proven to help correct and improve signs of aging. This #1 skin care system is specially formulated to transform your complexion for beautiful, healthy skin. The Skin and Body Shop, Dr. Vickie Steen and Dr. Scott Striplin, 77 Starbrush Circle, Covington, 985-893-1985, skinandbodyshop.co.

THIS CHIC TAPERED CUFF is pewterbased and lead and nickel free with a beautiful brass-finish. It is the perfect accessory to pair with everyday wear or to dress up for holiday events. The French Mix, 228 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-809-3152, shopthefrenchmix.com.

IN SETTINGS WHERE breakable glass is an issue, there is no need to endure drinking from bad wine glasses.

GoVino’s stylish stemless wine glasses perform like crystal and are shatterproof, reusable and recyclable. Laurier, 218 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-875-0823, facebook.com/LaurierBoutique.

FALL IN LOVE WITH FALL in this black, lace-front top lined in pink. It’s sure to be a staple in your Fall wardrobe. Stop in to see why this clothing, gifts and accessories shop was voted the Northshore’s Best Women’s Boutique. The Villa, 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-9797, Thevilla-mandeville.com.

THIS ST. PEREGRINE medal is locally made of 100% pewter in Natchez, MS. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer patients and 20 percent of sales from this pin will go to Mary Bird Perkins during October. Simply Southern. 70448 Hwy. 21, Covington, 985-871-1466.

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Purchase an Air Cares t-shirt in the month of October and all proceeds will go to breast cancer research. Air Blow Dry Bar & Salon, 1111 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 626-1402, airdrybar.com.

BASICS UNDERNEATH believes every body is beautiful. Chantelle’s sexy Palais Royale demi bra set is feminine and romantic. Basics offers a large selection of everyday bras, slips, shapers, special occasion wear and bra fittings to help you feel your best. Basics Underneath, 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-727-9521.

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MOTIF offers a wide array of home décor, wedding décor, seasonal designs and gifts.

This large, beaded punch bowl is made of aluminum and perfect for any holiday party.

The matching ladle is sold separately. Motif, 424 North Columbia Street, Covington, 985-809-8887.

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WITH ANNADELE’S ABILITY to make you feel miles away from civilization, it’s not surprising that visitors and locals alike come to stay at their Northshore’s Best award-winning Bed and Breakfast, enjoy their gourmet lunches and dinners, and host weddings and private events on their lush, scenic premises.

Annadele’s is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway in one of their four classically beautiful Bed and Breakfast Suites.

You can even book the entire plantation for a wedding-weekend extravaganza. Gary St. Angelo, general manager of the beautiful plantation, says he likes to tell people to “Join us for dinner, and stay for breakfast,” and with chef Ronald Bonette’s exquisite menu, that offer is difficult to pass up.

Annadele’s lunch and dinner menus boast a combination of classic Creole and French dishes. The crowd favorite is chef Bonette’s original, mouth-watering Savory Seafood Cheesecake Appetizer, topped with caramelized onions and barbeque shrimp. You can visit Annadele’s for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays, for dinner Wednesday-Saturday, as well as for a delectable Sunday brunch.

Private events at Annadele’s Plantation are anything but ordinary. Originally built in 1834 and beautifully restored in 2003, Annadele’s sets the perfect scene for a traditional Southern wedding. Whether you are planning a corporate event, family gathering, wedding, weekend getaway or just a night out—Annadele’s is the ideal venue for your next special occasion.

Annadele’s Plantation is located at 71518 Chestnut Street off Hwy. 190 in Covington. To contact, call 985-809-7669, or visit their website annadeles.com.

Pumpkin Chip Muffins WRITTEN BY SHERRÍ HANSEN

THIS IS A CREATIVE way to incorporate a seasonal vegetable into a special treat. We feature our Pumpkin Chip Muffins during school field trip visits throughout the fall season and everyone calls for seconds!

Ingredients: ½ cup of shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 2/3 cup flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup canned pumpkin (you may also use fresh pumpkin skinned, boiled or steamed until soft and then pureed in the blender) 1 cup chocolate chips Equipment: 2 large mixing bowls Hand mixer Wooden spoon Muffin tins Paper liners Measuring cups and spoons

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, use the mixer to cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. In a second bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Add the pumpkin and then add chocolate chips and mix thoroughly. Using a muffin tin with paper liners, fill each about halfway full with the batter. Bake at 350 for 20 – 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, best served warm! Add a touch of Pumpkin Spice to your morning coffee or tea to compliment this fall treat!

Sherrí Hansen is the owner of Culinary Kids, located at 3441 East Causeway Approach in Mandeville, 985-727-5553, culinarykidsns.com.

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Pass Up The Salt?

SALT COMES FROM all over the world, either evaporated from the sea or mined from enormous undergroud caverns. What is surprising is the variety in shape of the crystals, color and especially taste. Salt from Hawaii has absorbed volcanic dust and is black with a strong smoky flavor. Unique to Iran is a single mine producing blue rock salt. From the Himalayas comes the exotic peach-colored rock salt, mined not only for its salt, but for its beautiful rock carvings. Off the coasts of Italy come sea salts rich with natural minerals and which blend easily with herbs and spices. Many chefs think the French fleur de sel is the finest of all. The pyramid shaped crystals are mild in flavor but produce a nice crunch. These salts are wonderful tasty mineral options for seasoning.

Many chefs think the French fleur de sel is the finest of all.

Pemmie Sheasby owns Oil & Vinegar, an interactive culinary gift shop. Staff can answer questions, offer tips and suggestions.

Sample, choose and enjoy a world of taste. Pinnacle Shopping Center, 6111 Pinnacle Parkway in Covington, (985) 809-1693, louisiana.oilandvinegarusa.com.

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My grandfather used to tell the story of a prominent French chef who was anxiously standing by as an important guest had been served the chef’s special dish, seasoned to perfection in the kitchen. The guest immediately asked for salt—the chef, horrified and insulted, took out his pistol and killed him on the spot. Later, at the trial, no one would defend the guest, and the chef was unanimously acquitted. Perhaps this chef used fleur de sel as a finishing salt and was appalled when the insensitive guest reached for common table salt.

Salt does more in cooking than just appearing as an ingredient in recipes. It can be used to improve flavor, preserve food, fill in for missing ingredients and even make food look better.

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WHETHER YOU ARE shaving daily or waxing 5.05” x 2.12” monthly, ridding yourself of unwanted hair can be quite the task. The dream of permanent hair reduction is a reality for many who use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Laser Hair Removal; however, these lasers are not effective on most skin and hair types. Over the years, many of my waxing clients have asked me if laser will be effective on them.

The truth is IPL is most effective on fairskinned individuals with dark hair. Many Laser Hair Removal centers fail to mention this to clients while taking hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars for laser packages. But there is now hope for my blondes, redheads and clients of color who are not the best candidates for laser.

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Many waxing salons now offer enzyme based hair retardants that are applied post-wax for optimum follicular penetration. These enzymes must be activated in the salon by your Licensed Esthetician and applied immediately after the hairs have been extracted from the follicle. Some of these enzymes are live for up to 72 hours and will be effectively reducing hair as you go about your business with smoothly waxed skin.

In addition to being effective on all skin and hair types, these enzymes are also much more affordable than laser hair removal.

As an addition to your waxing costs, these enzymes can run about $15 per ampule, one ampule is enough for a Brazilian and Underarm application. For the best results: wax and apply monthly for 1 year!

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Michelle “Shelly” Reagon is the Owner/Esthetician/Waxologist of Bombshell Waxing & Intimate Boutique in both Metairie & Mandeville. Bombshell Waxing locations: Metairie, 504-667-6861 and Mandeville, 5150 Highway 22, 985-633-1950.

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WRITTEN BY RONDA M. GABB

ALL TOO OFTEN, surviving spouses wrongly assume that they own their deceased spouse’s entire estate. Unless the deceased spouse was childless, he or she would have needed a Will to leave all assets to the spouse. Prior to 1996 (with a brief exception), Louisiana’s laws regarding forced heirship required a certain portion of the estate to be left to the children, regardless of their age (now only children under 24 or those with special needs are forced heirs). And his or her Succession would have to be completed in order for the heirs to have “clear” title.

Here, we will assume the married couple had only community property, had two common children, and the husband died without a Will. So what happens when the surviving spouse wants to make her own Will to leave the house to only one of her children? Although she owns her one-half share of the house, she does not own her deceased husband’s share and therefore, she cannot leave the entire house to only one child. Both children already own the deceased husband’s one-half interest in the house, and the surviving spouse enjoys a usufruct over that share (as long as she does not remarry). This “usufruct” means she may live there and even rent it out, but she may not change who inherits her deceased husband’s share. Upon the surviving spouse’s death or

remarriage, the usufruct will terminate and the deceased husband’s one-half interest will vest to the two children, equally. This is true even if the surviving spouse had a Will that leaves the house to only one child or someone else entirely.

This “usufruct” means she may live there and even rent it out, but she may not change who inherits her deceased husband’s share.

Certainly the surviving spouse may leave her half of the house to whomever she chooses, but that recipient (legatee) will not own the entire house, as the surviving spouse may have been led to believe. While we cannot fix what has already been done, a good estate plan will flesh out all of these issues prior to the death of the surviving spouse so that alternate plans may be made.

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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Think Pink Cars For A Cure WRITTEN BY ANNA GRUNDMANN

MASON WATSON’S MOTHER, Sharon, passed away in 2008 after bravely fighting a fouryear battle with breast cancer. Mason, a recent Fountainbleau High School graduate, knew ever since then that he wanted to do something to memorialize his mother and to help find a cure, but he just wasn’t sure what that “something” was going to be. He has been drawing cars for as long as he can remember and says, “My mother was always very supportive of me as an artist and influenced me to work and try new things.”

Cars for a Cure came about one day when Mason was creating a new car design. “The design was fresh and clean and I realized that I could combine my love of cars and love of

my mom into a brand that could really make a difference.” He decided to take his original designs and print them on t-shirts to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. Watson created the website, Cars for a Cure Apparel, in order to sell and market his designs in memory of his mother.

“During her battle,” Mason says, “My mother always tried to remain as positive as possible, I constantly tried to make her feel better.” Since its inception, Mason has raised over $1000 for breast cancer research with Cars for a Cure, and has moved to California to study automobile design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. “I’m inspired most by the need for something better— there are things to improve all around us.

I hope one day, I am the person behind new innovations.” Mason says. With his passion, motivation, and undeniable talent, he is well on his way to becoming an innovator and has most importantly, found a way to honor the memory of his mother. ” To help Mason in the search for a cure, you can purchase shirts and view his designs at carsforacureapparel.com.

Teleflora partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to bring breast cancer awareness through their Pink Grace Bouquet.

Every time time this bouquet is purchased, 15 percent goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available at teleflora.com.

Local artist Lynne Hladky is the mastermind behind these Beulah Baubles VooDoo Doll pins. A portion of the proceeds from each pin goes towards breast cancer research. Available at Simply Southern, 70448 Hwy. 21, Covington, 985-871-1466.

Aveda will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each special edition Hand Relief™ product to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® Available at Paris Parker Salon and Spa, 4900 Hwy.22, Mandeville, 985-845-4404, parisparker.com.

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HAMMOND

Hammond—A Growing Community WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER BRANNON PHOTOS BY KAREN LODATO

Southeastern Louisiana University. Whether it is a local business dressing store windows with Southeastern pride or a homeowner with a Southeastern flag attached to the side of their home, when someone steps into the pride land of Hammond they immediately know how dear Southeastern is to the hearts of those who call Hammond home.

The business community in Hammond is also distinctive in that both corporate companies and local business owners support one another in a united front. The downtown area is flowing with businesses that cater to every need one could imagine. From boutiques selling the latest fashions to restaurants serving cuisine with local flavor, there is something that will appeal to everyone, no matter what you may be looking for. There is a respect and fondness for the past while at the same time, a commitment to progress

ABOVE LEFT: The century-old Friendship Oak presides over Southeastern’s Friendship Circle.

Legend has it, that kissing in front of this iconic tree may lead to eventual matrimony.

ABOVE RIGHT: The Jackson and Great Northern Railroad has provided commerce to the Hammond area since its construction in 1854. and a keen eye on the future. With our historic train station, an airport that is currently expanding its tarmac, and an interchange between two highly traveled interstates, Hammond is growing by leaps and bounds.

Whether you are a family of many, or like me, a family of one, Hammond is by far the greatest place on Earth to live, work and play.

After being with the Hammond Chamber of Commerce for a little over four months, I have found myself making a footprint within not just the business community, but the entire community of Hammond and that footprint grows bigger everyday.

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IN JULY OF 2008, I had the privilege of moving to Hammond to finish my Bachelor’s degree at Southeastern. I knew from the moment I drove into town that Hammond was a special place, but did not realize at the time exactly how special this great city was.

After living here as a student for a couple of years, I received my Master’s degree from our beloved university and was given the opportunity to take over the Hammond Chamber of Commerce. From that moment on, my eyes were truly opened as to what a wonderful and special place Hammond America, as it is sometimes called, is to live, work and play.

One thing that makes Hammond unique is the strong interconnectivity between the business, cultural and educational realms.

Taking a stroll downtown gives insight to the strong community support of our own

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THE WATER IS BOILING. Sharpened knives lay across cutting boards. Fragile glassware is handy. The broilers, stovetops and grills are ready. Tempers flare and voices rise: it’s dinnertime.

The combination of heat, sharp objects and low-blood sugar makes me wonder why more murders don’t occur at this time.

The solution: appetizers! Have accessible, crunchy, won’t-spoil-your-dinner items such as sticks of celery, carrots and apple slices.

Brought on by low blood sugar, what looks like a mental disorder, symptoms like confusion, indecisiveness, blurred vision, cold sweat and slurred speech are quickly remedied by food.

Food is also a good test for deciphering whether or not someone has an eating disorder. If someone has lost and is maintaining unexplainable, drastic weight loss, offer him or her food. If he refuses to eat, attempt to eat or looks appalled at the proximity of food, then she likely has anorexia nervosa and not some other life-threatening condition.

So, the meal gets to the table without mortal catastrophe—now what? I suggest that the William Tell Overture not be played, that the television, cell phones and all gadgetry be turned off and left in other rooms.

Perhaps have candlelight or other low lighting then each person take a turn at sharing one unpleasant and two pleasant happenings from his or her day.

The dinner hour can be a time to rest and restore connections clouded by the day’s demands.

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OCTOBER EVENTS

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Every Monday

October 4–6 & 11–12

October 5

Weekly Square Dance. 8–10 P.M., Bogue Falaya Hall at Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-626-5407, ozonesquares.com.

Duck Hunter Shoots Angel presented by the Slidell Little Theatre. Fri–Sat: 8 P.M., Sun: 2 P.M., Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-641-0324, slidelllittletheatre.org.

Jazz ‘N Roll. 7 P.M., St. Paul’s School, 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, 985-892-3200, stpauls.com.

Every Tuesday Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group. 7–8:30 P.M., Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1203 S. Tyler St., Covington, 985-276-6832.

Every Thursday Rockin’ The Rails Free Concert. 5:30–7 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

October 5 Covington Art Market. 9 A.M.–1 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org; artist applications, sttammanyartassociation.org.

October 5 1st Annual Men Who Cook benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center Hope House. 6–9 P.M., top level of the parking garage at the St. Tammany Justice Center, 985-892-3885, www.menwhocookevent.org.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meetings. 2nd Thursday: 6:30-8 P.M., 4th Thursday: 3-4:30 P.M., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 4477 Sharp Rd., Mandeville, 985-264-4244.

October 1–26 Bookmarks: Selections from NOMA—an exhibition of the New Orleans Museum of Art’s collection of livres d’artiste. The Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, sttammanyartassociation.org.

October 1 SafeTALK— STOPS is hosting a program to become a suicide-alert helper with just a few short hours of training. The class has been approved for 2.5 CEUs by the NASW-La Chapter. Cost is $25, Space is limited.

Covington, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

October 2–5 OctoberFest celebration of Bernard de Marigny.

Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, mandevilleoctoberfeast.com.

October 2–6 Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, 404 Reid Ave., Amite, 985-897-2871, tangipahoaparishfair.org.

October 4 Name That Tune–Name that Art—a unique and creative evening with the arts. 6–9 P.M., Christ Episcopal Church, 1534 7th St., Slidell, 985-847-9458, slidellartleague.com.

15th Annual East St. Tammany Chamber Golf Classic. Registration: 11 A.M., Tee Time: 12:30 P.M., Oak Harbor Golf Course, 201 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, estchamber.com.

October 4–5 & 11–12 Steel Magnolias presented by Cutting Edge Theater.

8 P.M., inside Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com.

2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Registration: 8 A.M., Walk: 9:30 A.M., Ponchatoula Recreation Park, 19030 Ponchatoula Parks Dr., Ponchatoula, alz.org/walk.

October 5 Keep Mandeville Beautiful and the City of Mandeville are calling all volunteers to help beautify and cleanup Mandeville from 9 A.M.–12 P.M. Due to the overwhelming volunteer support KMB receives at this event, the event now offers a wide range of volunteer projects in addition to litter cleanup. 985-624-3165, kmb@cityofmandeville.com.

October 5 Art Stroll & Appraisal Fair in historic downtown Ponchatoula. 9 A.M.–4 P.M., The Country Market, 10 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, ponchatoulachamber.com.

October 5 St. Tammany Fire District 9 Volunteers are hosting a family friendly night of skating & games.

Concessions will be served. 7–10 P.M., Sun Town Hall, 30285 Lock No. 3 Rd., Sun, 985-886-5608, facebook.com/Stfd9Volunteers.

October 5 Cajun Dance. Dance Lessons: 7–7:30 P.M., Dance: 8 P.M., 22161 Level St., Abita Springs Town Hall, Abita Springs, 504-583-8603.

October 5–6 36th Annual LA Wildfowl Festival. Sat: 9 A.M.–6 P.M., Sun: 9 A.M.–4 P.M., The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, lwccg.com.

October 5–31 Inspirations: The Works of Mary Christopher art exhibit. Opening reception: Oct. 5, 7–9 P.M., Exhibit: Wed–Fri: 12–4 P.M., Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall, 2055 Second St., Slidell, 985-646-4375, slidell.la.us.

October 6 Bayou Jam Concert Series featuring Witness.

5:30–7:30 P.M., Heritage Park, Slidell, 985-646-4375, slidell.la.us.

October 8 3rd Annual Northshore Bras for a Cause event, sponsored by Women’s Council of Realtors, St. Tammany Chapter, benefiting breast cancer programs in St. Tammany Parish. 6–9 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-502-1961, 985-290-4062.

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Look To the Sky WRITTEN BY ANNA RIBBECK

EARLY FALL BRINGS many visitors to our Northshore gardens. No, I am not talking about the holiday guests! Our feathered friends are on paths overhead to their favorite winter hang out and they may be arriving in your yard. Why? Overcast skies can cause navigational problems for even the most sharp-eyed birds. Evidence suggests that the sun and stars are navigational tools for birds, just as they are for humans. Clouds can alter those perceptions and cause feathered travelers to get lost. You never know which migrant might appear in your garden.

Some, like the hummingbird, stop to fuel up for their long journey south. The ruby throat arrives in the spring and the Rufous usually makes an appearance in October before heading to the Yucatan. Males usually arrive first, set up territories and then follow the sun and blooming patterns. Color and sugar attract a variety of hummingbirds, so get some bright feeders and make your own sugar water with four-parts water to onepart sugar. If you position your feeder near a window, you are in for some enjoyable observations!

Other guests at this time include the black-capped chickadees, nuthatches, the

titmouse, finches, pine siskins and occasional surprise visitors. Screened suet feeders are great for now and for feeding those that stay all winter. As leaves and berries disappear, be sure and add some sliced fruit to the garden feeders—apples, grapes and orange slices are nice treats. Birds also love nuts and seeds—especially sunflower seeds.

The more stocked your garden is, the longer the visitors will stay. Many species travel with their mates and a cozy nesting place with warmth may convince a species to cut their journey short and spend the winter on the Northshore. Weather patterns can affect the length of stay as well.

Whatever happens, remember to try to make their visit a memorable one. This will encourage a return next year and possibly a quick stop over in the spring!

Get a new bird book to share with your family. Keep feeders clean and stocked and don’t forget to keep the bird baths full of fresh water. These are things you can do as a family and build your own bird library of amazing memories. Happy flying to all our feathered migrants—may they have safe journeys and hopefully amaze us again on the return.

BOOK REVIEW

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Two Dogs, a Wife and an Airstream WRITTEN BY ALEX PERCY

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does America remain united in theses divisive times?”

The answers to this question might surprise you and the trail that Caputo, his wife and their two English setters follow will make you want to set off in a trailer of your own. It’s clear that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Caputo is following in the footsteps of John Steinbeck in his acclaimed travel log titled Travels with Charlie but with more soul searching than is probably necessary.

Caputo’s tone is lighthearted even when discussing the serious issues of immigrants and jobs, which makes the book worthwhile to read in and of itself.

Philip Caputo brings his hefty writing chops to bear in this wonderful read about a thought provoking issue that plagues our time. He travels along the Lewis and Clark trail and presents history alongside people’s views of our time, a dichotomy worth sitting down to read about on a rainy day. This book is worth the read solely on the names Caputo and his wife give to the truck and airstream: Fred (truck) and Ethel (airstream).”

Philip Caputo’s The Longest Road is available at at St. Tammany Parish Library or at area bookstores.

Fall transitional clothing is arriving daily at The Villa. Comfortable, stylish and perfect styles to suit our climate. Stop in to see what’s really in for fall.

985-626-9797, thevilla-mandeville.com.

During the month of October receive a double walled Breast Cancer tumbler free with any purchase. Hurry in, while supplies last.

Mandeville Party Company, 985-674-1605, Mandevillepartyco.com.

Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin•Body•Health is running a special on “Frown Away” consisting of one area of Botox™. Regular price is $299, now $235. 985-727-7676, Skinbodyhealth.com.

Azure Salon and Spa is offering a complimentary shampoo and style with any haircut. A $35 value.

985-237-1999, TheAzureSpa.com.

Receive 15 percent off pre-holiday shopping on all china—teapots, cups and saucers, vintage and new arrivals at The English Tea Room.

985-898-3988, englishtearoom.com.

Simply Southern is donating 20 percent of all sales from their St. Peregrine Breast Cancer Pin towards Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in October. 985-871-1466, simplysouthern.com.

Basics Underneath is donating 5 percent of all sales on Mondays in October to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. 985-727-9521.

Get $50 off your initiation when you mention Breast Cancer Awareness, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Sign up for the Breast Cancer Recovery fitness program and get your first month free at Koko FitClub.

985-746-4161, mandeville.kokofitclub.com.

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October 12–13

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards Luncheon 11:30 A.M.–1 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, estchamber.com.

24th Annual Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival presented by the Lake Ponchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. 10 A.M.–6 P.M., 985-845-9200, lpbmm.org.

October 9 The Perfect Gift—a Dynamic and Inspirational Vendor Networking Luncheon for Women.

11 A.M.–2 P.M., Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-674-5093.

Slidell Newcomers’ Sell-A-Bration Arts and Crafts Show. Sat: 10 A.M.–5 P.M., Sun: 11 A.M.–4 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-641-2021, sell-a-brationcraftshow.webs.com.

October 10

October 15 & 22

Professional Woman of the Year 2013 Award Banquet presented by The Professional Women of St. Tammany, with distinguished guest speaker, Leah Chase. 6:30- 9:30 P.M., Fleur de Lis Event Center, 1645 N Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-237-9343, pw-st.org.

Advanced 2-D Mixed Media Texturing TwoDay Workshop. 9 A.M.–12 P.M., The Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, sttammanyartassociation.org.

October 10–12

National BRA Day. Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is an initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access regarding post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. bradayusa.org.

Snow White & Red Rose performed by Creative Arts of St. Tammany. 7 P.M., The Swan, 70326 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, 985-276-9727, dramaandmusic.com.

October 12–13

October 16

October 11

8th Annual United Way Glitz, Glamour & Giving Gala. All proceeds benefit local children and youth projects, as well as the St. Tammany Suicide Prevention Support Program. 7 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-778-0815.

October 18 Summer Lecture and Dinner Series of the British Empire—Australia, featuring unique tea blends of “Down Under.” 7 P.M., The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, 985-898-3988, englishtearoom.com.

October 19 Olde Towne Pumpkin Fest. 11 A.M.–6 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell, 504-638-1890, pumpkinfest@gmail.com.

Northlake Newcomers Luncheon with Guest Speaker Ed Daniels. 10 A.M., The Lakehouse, 2025 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville, 985-792-4926, northlakenewcomers.com.

October 19 Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Party in the Pits. 6th Annual IBCA certified State Championship BBQ cook-off event. 10 A.M.–5 P.M., Memorial Park in historic downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, ponchatoulachamber.com

October 11–13 The Music of Cole Porter and George Gershwin performed by the Northlake Performing Arts Society.

7:30 P.M., Fuhrmann Performing Arts Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-792-1392, npas.info.

October 19

October 12

Abita Opry. 7 P.M., Abita Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 985-892-0711, abitaopry.org.

Free Fall Concert Series featuring The Meanies.

6–8 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, cityofmandeville.com.

October 19

October 12 Fall for Art. Annual event featuring art stroll, live music, boutique shopping and family friendly activities. 6–9 P.M., downtown Covington, 985-892-8650, sttammanyartassociation.org.

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October 16–17

St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s 25th Annual Monster Mash. 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, 985-898-4435, stph.org/monstermash.

Cole Brothers Circus-The Largest Circus Under the Big Top. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-781-3650, colebroscircus.com.

October 17 You Night Breast Cancer Survivor Runway Fashion Show—24 St. Tammany breast cancer survivors, 100 local businesses, one great cause.

6 P.M., Fleur de Lis Center, 1645 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, younightevents.com.

October 17 Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber After Hours hosted by Brandon Thompson Funeral Homes. 5:30–7 P.M., 1190 Hwy. 51, Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, ponchatoulachamber.com.

October 20 Beethoven’s Fifth concert performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 2:30 P.M., Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second St., Slidell, 985-646-4375, slidell.la.us.

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Abita Springs Water Festival. 12–6 P.M., Abita Springs Trailhead Park, 22049 Main St., Abita Springs, abitapark.com.

Bayou Jam Concert Series Halloween Bash featuring Vince Vance & the Valiants. 5:30–7:30 P.M., Heritage Park, Slidell, 985-643-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

October 24

Slidell Women’s Health Alliance Luncheon & Health Fair featuring Guest Speaker Sally Ann Roberts. 11:30 A.M.–1 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-201-1525.

Costumes for A Cause presented by Reine Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, with proceeds benefiting the Slidell Ladies for Liberty. 5–9 P.M., Camellia Square Shopping Center, 1736 Gause Blvd. East, Slidell, tiffany@reinediamonds.com.

Macabre Masquerade Ball.

7–11 P.M., Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-542-7113.

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October 24–26 & 31 The Rocky Horror Picture Show presented by Cutting Edge Theater. 8 P.M., inside Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com.

October 25 Columbia Street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 P.M., downtown Covington, covla.com.

October 26 Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club’s 10th Annual Chili Cook-off and Family Fair. Proceeds will benefit Support Our War Heroes, Safe Harbor, STOPS (St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide), and the Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Foundation.

10 A.M.–3 P.M., at the ball fields, 1007 Pine St., Madisonville, 985-789-2316, mandevillerotary.org.

October 26 Trickin’ & Treatin’ at the Covington Trailhead free event includes family entertainment and children’s activities. 10 A.M.–12 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Jefferson St., Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

October 26 Deo Gratias benefit for Catholic seminaries. 6 P.M., St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, 985-867-2234, sjasc.edu.

October 26 4th Annual Boo Fest at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 10 A.M.–3 P.M., 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington, 985-788-6335.

October 26–27

October 27 Sunset Symphony on the Lake free concert featuring the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 5 P.M., Mandeville Lakefront, 985-624-3147, cityofmandeville.com.

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Olde Town Slidell Fall Antique Street Fair.

10 A.M.–5 P.M., Second and Erlanger Streets, Slidell, 985-641-6316, slidellantiques.com.

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І LEADERS Keeping Mandeville Beautiful

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

OCTOBER IS A BUSY month for the City of Mandeville!

The City Council has just approved the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014. You can find a copy on our website, cityofmandeville.com. Look for our new website to appear early in the month. We are excited to offer a great new look with the latest in technology for our residents and visitors.

Be sure to get out and vote during our special election on October 19 for our Justice of the Peace. The election is being held to fill the remainder of the term of longtime Fourth Ward Justice Of The Peace, Marie Taylor who died in March after holding the position for 23 years.

Keep Mandeville Beautiful’s high school anti-litter awareness program received the Most Innovative Program Award in the state of Louisiana. Last year KMB, armed with a $10,000 grant, developed a program to reduce litter by targeting high school students and teen drivers. The program is the only one of its kind in Louisiana and reached 5,000 high school students in Mandeville with week-long activities and promotions. Over 2,000 students took pledges to not litter. KMB will also conduct a Beach Sweep Clean Up on October 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. To volunteer, please call Susan Russell at 985-624-3165 or email kmb@cityofmandeville.com

Seeking Answers

WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

I CONTINUE TO MARVEL at the strength of will and the fortitude of our citizens. We have literally been handed blow after blow from storm after storm over the past eight years. From Katrina, to Rita, to Gustav, Ike and Isaac, each of these events has simultaneously left its mark and left us feeling more vulnerable to storm surge.

While strength of will and fortitude are two admirable qualities, I, like many of you, am beginning to lose patience with the federal government and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We continue to see neighboring parishes receive help to implement massive flood mitigation structures, while St. Tammany has yet to see one dollar of federal money to aid in our

own defenses. Parish Government has independently undertaken the task to direct over $200 million to flood mitigation projects. However, to implement the most effective system possible, we cannot go it alone.

Rest assured that I am seeking answers and asking for results from any and all who will listen, including discussions with our congressional delegation and with federal officials. I am asking on your behalf and mine, when will we have the comfort in knowing that our property, our places of work, our businesses, and most importantly, our families are finally protected?

When will St. Tammany residents be afforded the same peace of mind as our neighboring Parishes? I do not intend to stop until we all have some answers.

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AMONG THE MANY QUALITIES citizens appreciate about living in St. Tammany are the businesses that provide our families the products and services we need and enjoy. Next month we present our prestigious Business Appreciation Awards. Think about which businesses deserve to be honored in any of the following categories. Nominations will be collected for ten different award categories: Innovation Award for leadership in technological change and/or incorporating new technologies in their business; Employee Training Award for supporting employees’ continuing education; Site to See Award for an attractive façade, landscaping, and generally enhancing the appearance of the community; All in the Family Award because family-owned and operated businesses face unique challenges in building and maintaining success; Go Give Award to the company that encourages employee involvement in civic organizations; Service with a Smile Award, for outstanding

customer service; Environmental Steward Award, for activities that benefit the environment through its practices and policies; Out of the Gate Running Award to a business that has been in operation for less than three years; Legacy Award, to a business that has been in operation for more than 20 years and has made a long-term commitment to preserving the integrity and character of our parish; and finally, the Tammany Proud Award to a business that does work outside of southeast Louisiana and has fostered a positive image of our Parish.

Help honor an outstanding local business by downloading a nomination form from the “Programs and Initiatives” section of our website. Our awards selection committee will also consider self-nominations. Awards will be presented during our Business Appreciation Awards Luncheon on November 20. For more information, visit sttammanychamber.org.

AROUND TOWN

1 | The Abita Springs Fire Department recently visited with students at Abita Springs Elementary to discuss their roles as community helpers. Pictured with students is Firefighter Daniel Fuselier.

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2 | The Ear and Balance Institute, world renowned in treating vertigo and hearing loss, recently celebrated their grand opening. Staff, family and friends were on hand to help Drs. Gianoli, Soileau and Harvey with the ribbon cutting ceremony.

3 | Koko FitClub in Mandeville recently celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere was on hand with owners Paul and Debbie Denova-Baker, family, friends and staff to celebrate the event.

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4 | La Bella Vita Laser and Vein Center celebrated the grand opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured are Dr. Randall Juleff, Julie Jackson and Amanda Zimmerman, Covington Mayor Mike Cooper, and West St. Tammany Chamber members.

5 | Congratulations to Mandeville Party Company for celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Mike and Tina Gunaldo welcomed Mandeville Mayor, Donald Villere, family, friends and West St. Tammany Chamber members to their celebration.

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6 | Sherrí Hansen, owner of Culinary Kids and July 2012 Enterprising Woman, was honored and awarded Innovative Business of the Year by the National SCORE Foundation at the 2013 SCORE Awards in Dallas.

Pictured are Sherrí Hansen and SCORE Mentor Mack Deloney.

7 | Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Publisher, Joanne Gallinghouse, recently modeled the latest fall fashions in a Lafayette 148 trunk show held at Ballins. Pictured with Joanne is Maggie O’Brian, National Rep for Lafayette 148.

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8 | The St. Tammany Parish Library recently celebrated the grand opening of their new state-ofthe-art branch in Madisonville.

9 | Covington Elementary School second grade “superhero” teachers were dressed to greet new second grade students on the first day of school. The school theme for the year is “Knowledge is Power.”

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Ladies of St. Tammany

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Kelley Wheeler

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