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Image Hasselbeck Star Rooney Great Oaks Realty Token of Love Foundation

Shop-to-Stop Breast Cancer

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contents October 2014 On the Cover 8. . . . . . . . . Shop-to-Stop Breast Cancer

ENTERPRISING WOMEN Opening Doors and Unlocking Potential—Great Oaks Realty ........................................................................... 18

HEALTH & FITNESS

COMMUNITY

Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence Welcomes Dr. Tony Hammack ................................................................7

Behind the Scenes ................................................................3

Shop-to-Stop Breast Cancer .............................................8 Know Your Options for Breast Reconstruction ........ 10 Downtime vs. Results........................................................ 13

LEGAL

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Louisiana Security Freeze ................................................ 14

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BEAUTY & STYLE

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Art is for Everyone.................................................................5 Take 5 ...................................................................................... 16 Recipe: Halloween Mousse ............................................. 20 Gardening: The Reluctant Gardener ........................... 21 Fashion Editor’s Picks: Fall Trends ................................. 22

Associate Publisher’s Note .................................................4 October Events.................................................................... 24 Hammond—Where the Heart Is ................................... 26 Around Town........................................................................ 28 Book Review: Cold Ambition........................................... 29 Fun Fall Festivities .............................................................. 32 Let’s Get Out the Vote ...................................................... 32 Take Steps Today ............................................................... 32 The Voice of Business........................................................ 34 Party in the Pits ................................................................... 34 Front Street Marketplace ................................................. 34

behind the scenes

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell 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 and Lisa Jones Fashion Editor Patty Beal Distribution/Circulation Manager Katherine Nelson Contributing Writers Lisa Ribbeck Lyons, Jo Ripoll, Dr. Mary Speed, Donna Taylor and Jill Willie Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Madeline Lafargue and Steve Randon Production Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative

Lifelong friends and business partners Image Hasselbeck and Star Rooney enjoyed an afternoon spending time together while getting ready for their cover shoot. Stopping at Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville, they were treated to styling by Don Paul and make-up by esthetician Stephanie Zeller.

It was then time for them to meet up with cover photographer Steve Randon and the rest of the Sophisticated Woman Magazine team for their cover shoot.

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About the cover: Cover Photography: Steve Randon Photography, SteveRandon.com.

Hair and Make-up: Paris Parker Salon and Spa, 4900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-845-4404, parisparker.com.

Lisa Jones is an Account Executive pursuing a career involving her love of people and life on the Northshore.

She is a graduate of UNO and resides in Mandeville with her son and daughter.

Lisa Ribbeck Lyons joins Sophisticated Woman as our gardening expert and columnist. She is the daughter of Master Gardener Anna Ribbeck.

Donna Taylor serves on the board of directors for the Hammond Chamber of Commerce as the board chairman and is a lifetime resident of Hammond.

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GROWING UP in my native England and then living in Los Angeles for many years helps me appreciate the unique things our Northshore community has to offer.

The October issue took us to all corners of the Northshore. We spent time at the Abita Roasting Company in Madisonville with our fashion editor, Patty Beal for our fall fashion shoot. We highlighted Hammond for our community spotlight and learned about all the great things going on in their thriving city. We also visited with our friends at the East St. Tammany Chamber in Slidell and heard about everything planned for the upcoming cultural season. Back in West St. Tammany, we found a perfect location for our cover shoot, a majestic oak tree in historic downtown Covington, and spent a wet afternoon with our Enterprising Women, Image Hasselbeck and Star Rooney of Great Oaks Realty, learning about their foundation, Token of Love.

This month we also focus on all the different ways our community supports the effort to bring Breast Cancer Awareness to our 1/3 Square area. Thank you to our loyal advertisers for 5.05” x 4.35” supporting our Shop-to-Stop program.

Don’t forget to check our calendar for a list of events taking place here on the Northshore. Sophisticated Woman is the only lifestyle magazine on the Northshore to bring you local stories and events each and every month. If you or your organization have an event that is taking place on the Northshore or pictures from an event please send them to editor@sophisticatedwoman. com.

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ART

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Art is for Everyone DID YOU LOSE your creativity? Creating Art is not just for Artists; art is for everyone! Most children around the age of five years old are totally confident that they can draw and paint. As children, we are uninhibited and open to express our feelings and thoughts.

As adults, we develop diminished inclination to be creative due to our awareness of limitations. In a survey of 5,000 adults in the U.S., 52 percent considered themselves to be creative, while only 39 percent felt they were living up to their creative potential.

All of us, to a greater or lesser degree, exhibit a certain amount of creativity in some aspect of life.

Creativity is a natural process of questioning the “status quo” and thinking of alternative solutions to problems. All of us, to a greater or lesser degree, exhibit a certain amount of creativity in some aspect of life.

When doing ordinary task, such as taking notes in class, you are being creative. Have you ever used a penny to tighten up a screw? If so, you found a creative solution to a problem. The definition of creativity is the ability to produce valued outcomes in a novel way. The ability to be creative decreases as we go through the demands of life, feeling that constant pressure to have one correct answer on a test, to copy things in a workbook. We lose the innovative parts of the creative process. While we can’t all be DaVinci, the desire to create, along with instruction is a start.

As Pablo Picasso, one of the most creative artists who ever lived, said, “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when we grow up.”

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Elizabeth Impastato offers a variety of group and private art classes to all artists young and old, from beginner to advanced.

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Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence Welcomes Dr. Tony Hammack sharing the overall goals of the office— providing comfort, appearance, longevity and health within a patient’s timeline and budget—Dr. Hammack shares Dr. Schof’s commitment to continuing education and technical expertise.

A native of Lake Charles, Dr. Hammack recently completed a comprehensive implant residency program at Alabama Implant Education, where he specialized in implants, bone grafts and other surgical procedures. He is currently in the process of completing his certification for IV conscious sedation.

Dr. Hammack worked in the oil industry for more than a decade before deciding to follow his dream of becoming a dentist. In addition to serving as vice president and president of his dental school class, Dr. Hammack continues to show his leadership skills, volunteering his time to provide dental care for the needy in the New Orleans area.

“We work in partnership with our patients to identify goals and develop strategies to achieve them—all within their own time frame and budget.”

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to identify goals and develop strategies to achieve them—all within their own timeframe and budget,” Dr. Schof said. “The key to treating conditions like worn teeth, receding gums, missing teeth, spaces and discoloration, is in properly evaluating and creating a plan to stop deterioration as quickly as possible. Once those conditions are addressed, it is important to move on to more preventative measures. If not, every visit to the dentist will be to repair something…and that’s not effective in the long run.”

This month, Dr. Schof is adding Dr. Tony Hammack to the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence staff. In addition to

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THROUGHOUT HIS 20-year career, Charles A. Schof, DDS and his entire staff at the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence have consistently received high marks for customer service and patient satisfaction. With a philosophy of prevention and a focus on developing a plan for long-term oral health, Dr. Schof has enabled his patients to take control of their dental health and hygiene.

And for those patients who need reparative work, Dr. Schof’s expertise and extensive training allow him to provide efficient and predictable treatment options for even the most complex cases.

“We work in partnership with our patients

“Dr. Hammack’s passion for dentistry, his skill and his qualifications, make him a great fit for us,” Dr. Schof said.

“At the Mandeville Center for Excellence, we strive to break down the barriers that prevent people from seeing the dentist. It is our unparalleled level of accommodation, treatment, acceptance and follow-up that garners us rave reviews from our patients year after year.”

Dr. Charles A. Schof is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 240 Dalwill Dr., Mandeville, 985-626-4401 or visit charlesschof.com.

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І BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Sh p-to-Stop Breast Cancer 2014

Beneficiaries:

Donors:

American Cancer Society cancer.org

American Factory Direct Furniture, Billie R. Comeaux

Breast Cancer Research Foundation bcrfcure.org

Diagnostic Imaging Services

Global Brigades globalbrigades.org

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Make-A-Wish Foundation wish.org

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IN THE PAST few months, you’ve probably noticed many of your friends and family members dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to raise money and awareness for ALS research. This campaign has caused a 1000 percent spike in ALS funding, a fundraising phenomenon unlike anything since major breast cancer charities organized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) in 1985. Since its inception, NBCAM has grown exponentially.

Now, each October brings fundraising and awareness efforts of every scale including events, races and pink ribbons galore in support of breast cancer awareness.

In the United States, over 220,000 women and 2,150 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Each of us knows at least one person or family who has been affected by breast cancer.

We want to recognize our advertisers and contributors who participated in our Shopto-Stop program this year. These people and businesses selflessly donate to a variety of 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.

Bella Salon & Spa, LLC, Chere Olivier Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin·Body·Health and Azure Salon and Spa, Dr. Kelly Burkenstock Gracie’s Boutique and Salon, Erika Cangiamilla Huntington, Your Tutoring Solution, Ann Barré

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center marybird.org

Impastato Gallery and Art Therapy, Elizabeth Impastato

Pink Heart Funds pinkheartfunds.org

Mainstream Boutique, Jennifer Griffith

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org

Michele M. Cooper, M.D.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure komen.org Susan Love Research Foundation dslrf.org

La Bella Vita Laser and Vein Center, Dr. Randall Juleff Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, Charles A. Schof, Jr., DDS Motif, Johna Costa Pure Barre Mandeville, Hope Clay QnA Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Robert Benson Ronda M. Gabb & Associates, Ronda Gabb Shoefflé, Stephanie Hendry Silver Slipper Casino, Victoria Langlinais The French Mix, Jennifer and Thomas DiCerbo The Skin and Body Shop and Women’s Health and Wellness, Dr. Vicki Steen Wound Care Associates, Dr. Shaun Carpenter

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SHOEFFLÉ WILL DONATE 10 percent of all sales from Kismet products to the MakeA-Wish® Foundation during the month of October. Shoefflé, 228 N. Columbia Street, Covington, 985-898-6465, Shoeffle.com.

THESE PINK hobnail goblet candles, scented with wild rose and oak, are hand poured in the U.S.A. using clean-burning soy wax. Motif, 424 North Columbia Street, Covington, 985-809-8887.

PUT YOUR BOOBIE IN A COOBIE! Coobie bras provide shape, comfort and support. 10 percent of all Coobie sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen in October.

Mainstream Boutique, 1901 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-6600.

BELLA SALON will donate a large portion of Cloud 9 flat iron sales to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the month of October. Bella Salon, 3471 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 985-626-8030, bellasalonspallc.com.

HANDMADE VELVET PUMPKINS made using real gourd stems, the finest silk-velvet and filled with rice. Available in many colors and sizes. The French Mix, 228 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-809-3152, shopthefrenchmix.com.

THIS PHOENICIAN TABLE LAMP features an inverted putty-color, acidwashed shade, delicate gold leaf branches and cut glass jewels. American Factory Direct Furniture, 68490 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, 985-871-0300, afd-furniture.com.

RAISE YOUR HEELS and breast cancer awareness as you lift, tone and burn in these pink sticky socks. Pure Barre Mandeville, 1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 8, 985-674-7577.

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THIS STRIPED TOP is the staple of your fall wardrobe. Visit for new fall essentials arriving daily. Gracie’s Boutique & Salon, 218 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-400-5504, graciesla.com.

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health І BREAST RECONSTRUCTION

Know Your Options for Breast Reconstruction WRITTEN BY MICHELE M. COOPER, M.D.

Stop and Breathe A diagnosis of cancer is scary and unfamiliar. The initial urge is to remove the offending agent from your body as quickly as possible.

However, in the case of breast cancer, you could be passing up your best chance to achieve natural and attractive reconstructed breasts.

Educating yourself and consulting with a full team of physicians will help you create a well-thought-out treatment plan that will pay off with potentially fewer surgeries and more satisfactory results. In the majority of cases, delaying treatment for as long as a month has little to no impact on your survival. Your general surgeon should be able to confirm this for your individual case. So take a moment to stop and breathe, and begin educating yourself on your options.

Know Your Options In Louisiana, fewer than 35 percent of eligible women undergo breast reconstruction following mastectomy, and a staggering 70 percent of women are never even informed of their reconstructive options. Louisiana Legislature passed a statute in 1999 that requires all treating physicians or surgeons to inform breast cancer patients of their reconstructive options, provide them with a hand-out of this information and ultimately, make referrals if needed for the patient to obtain that information. Improved technology and screening have given physicians the ability to diagnose precancerous and early stage breast cancers, as well as genetic predispositions for breast cancer, thus giving women more time to educate themselves before surgical treatment. Peace of mind is one of the main benefits of taking this time, you will feel well informed; will have a full understanding of the timeline of your planned surgeries and what each accomplishes; you will be satisfied with the doctors you have chosen for yourself; and ultimately will probably be happier with your results.

There are several options for you to consider with your team of physicians: 1. No reconstruction. Use a prosthesis that is removable in clothing.

2. Immediate reconstruction, performed at the same time as the mastectomy, using an implant or tissue expander.

Know that you have options and a team of professionals available to guide you through every step of the process.

3. Immediate reconstruction utilizing your own tissue transplanted from another part of your body, using what are called muscle flaps or perforator flaps.

A tissue expander is an implant incompletely filled with sterile water and placed in your breast at the time of mastectomy. It is filled over the course of several months and eventually exchanged at a second surgery for a new, completely filled implant, most commonly silicone.

An implant placed at the time of mastectomy is typically silicone and the size is determined by the amount of tissue removed and the available skin coverage. In some instances, no further surgery is needed.

Reconstruction with implants and tissue expanders are very similar to breast augmentation surgery, as a result, the majority of plastic surgeons are accomplished in these techniques.

it’s prudent to be aware of what techniques your surgeon is experienced with and know that it is acceptable to seek out a more experienced surgeon for your particular surgical choice. Every woman should be told of all of her options, so don’t be afraid to ask.

Another important thing to know about reconstruction is that a 1998 federal law mandates that insurance companies must pay for both the breast reconstruction surgery and surgery or reconstruction on the opposite breast to achieve symmetry.

They can not legally deny you of the treatment you choose. In some cases, the insurance companies may unfairly attempt to deny your coverage, but rest assured your physician will work with you to overcome any hurdles.

There are many different options using your own tissue, called flaps. The main difference is that muscle flaps use a muscle that will no longer function as a muscle from where it was removed and usually results in weakness in that area. Whereas, perforator flaps use no muscle to rebuild the breast, so there is quicker recovery and no sacrifice of muscle strength.

Autogenous reconstruction is a more complex procedure, of which not all plastic surgeons peform or have adequate training in, and not all hospitals are equipped with appropriate microsurgical instruments/ equipment or experienced nursing.

Making Your Decision

You are not Alone

How does the doctor determine which reconstruction is the best for you? That depends on a number of factors, including whether or not you want immediate results and if you have had prior surgeries, your body shape and areas of fat distribution, and whether or not you are of childbearing age. They will also evaluate your preoperative breast size and ask questions regarding the breast size you would like to be postoperatively.

The experience of your surgeon is also an important determining factor. As new procedures are continually being developed,

Yes, a breast cancer diagnosis can be a scary and unfamiliar place to find yourself, but just stop and breathe. Get the information you need to empower yourself. Know that you have options and a team of professionals available to guide you through every step of the process. You are not alone…we are all in this together! Although the gut reaction to this diagnosis is, “what must I do to survive?” the statistics are increasingly in your favor and a positive attitude is your best defense. So, you must ask yourself, “when I do survive, what do I want my body to look like for the rest of my life?”.

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DR. MICHELE COOPER is a board-certified plastic surgeon, recognized for her compassion and skill. For over a decade, Dr. Cooper has offered her expertise to cancer patients throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Dr. Cooper, and her husband Dr. Scott Sullivan, have worked tirelessly in advancing the public and medical communities’ understanding of reconstructive options for patients with breast cancer. Dr. Cooper was involved with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ effort to initiate the first Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day), which was celebrated locally and focused the national spotlight on New Orleans. Dr. Cooper’s practice is located at 1090 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 985-626-6163, michelecoopermd.com.

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New Incentive to Help Safe Harbor, the Domestic Violence Shelter and Program for Women and Children. During the month of October we are waiving the initial consultation fee for Ideal Protein Weight Loss Plan in exchange for a $20.00 donation to Safe Harbor.

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COSMETIC SURGERY

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Downtime vs. Results COSMETIC SURGERY has become much more responsive to today’s busy lifestyles.

Some procedures require no downtime, while other procedures take several days or weeks of recovery. When considering an outpatient cosmetic procedure, a general rule of thumb is that results are proportional to downtime. Typically, the longer it takes to heal, the more lasting is the improvement.

Why is this? Much of the desired improvements in texture and tone are caused by the remodeling of collagen in skin tissue generated by the same cells which form the collagen of scar tissue. Therefore, the greater controlled stimulation to the target tissue yields greater collagen formation. In this context, the cliché “no pain, no gain” applies. Milder methods like microdermabrasion, mild chemical peels, non-ablative laser, ultrasound and radio frequency devices have quick recoveries but only incremental or temporary effects. More aggressive procedures like ablative resurfacing lasers (e.g. CO2), medium-depth peels, Smartlipo® and Cellulaze™ which generate considerable amounts of collagen have longer recovery times but produce results much more striking and permanent.

Yet, there are always exceptions.

Volumizing fillers (such as Sculptra ®, Voluma™ and Juvederm®) and neuromodulators (such as Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin®) require no downtime, and younger-looking, smoother skin is usually the quick and noticeable result of these injectable substances.

When contemplating an outpatient cosmetic procedure, make sure you are an appropriate candidate and evaluate the amount of downtime you are willing to dedicate to your recovery. Educating yourself on the realistic expectations of aftercare and results will help determine which treatment is best suited for you.

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World-class healthcare. Close to home.

Dr. Robert Benson is a board-certified dermatologist and experienced cosmetic surgeon with dermatology offices in Ponchatoula (985-370-7546) and Covington (985-898-7999). QnA Cosmetic Surgery (985-370-0662) provides advanced laser and cosmetic treatments performed by Dr. Benson.

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ESTATE PLANNING

Louisiana Security Freeze

WRITTEN BY RONDA M. GABB

DO YOU WORRY that someone may “steal your identity” or access your credit information if they obtain your social security number (SSN)? If so, there is a way to “freeze” your SSN so that no one may access your credit file without your PIN number, not even you. What this means is two things: 1) you could put your SSN on a billboard without a worry in the world, and 2) you had better protect your PIN number.

Louisiana was actually one of the very first states to implement this “security freeze” law back in July of 2005. The actual law is found at La. R.S. 9:3571.1, but for a layperson, the best information can be found if you simply do an internet search (like Google) for “Louisiana Security Freeze.”

What you must do is contact each credit bureau individually. The big three are the most important: 1) Experian (1-888-397-3742), 2) Equifax (1-800-685-1111), and 3) TransUnion (1-888-909-8872). However, there is a new bureau making some strides called Innovis (1-800-540-2505) that you may wish to freeze, as well.

You should be able to freeze your credit files with each bureau by mail, internet, or telephone. The fee for doing so is $10 for each bureau. However, if you are age 62 or older (or a victim of identity theft), it is free.

How the freeze works is that no one may access your credit (not even you) unless you plan ahead. If anyone tries to access your SSN, it will come back as being “blocked” or “frozen.” If you know that someone will need to access your credit (to open a new account, a new credit card, or get a credit score or loan, etc...) you must “lift” the freeze for a set amount of time. The fee for this lift is $8 (or free if age 62 and over) and the lifts do not always occur immediately.

For people who do not need to open new credit lines frequently, the security freeze is relatively inexpensive to implement (possibly free) and yields a lot of peace of mind.

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.

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.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital delivers the full range of treatment, from radiation therapy and chemotherapy to clinical trials and surgery.

For world-class diagnosis and treatment, choose the comprehensive cancer center led by a collaborating team of leading specialists and professionals.

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Dr. Burkenstock presents high blood pressure, the second in a series on Metabolic Syndrome X (MSX), an endocrine disposition where several medical cousins are often present. MSX is a related condition of diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol and obesity. Dr. Burkenstock has lectured for Lakeview and East Jefferson Hospitals, seven pharmaceutical corporations and organizations on MSX. Dr. Burkenstock is an Internal Medicine Physician and has extensive studies with top Endocrine and Anti-Aging luminaries such as Dr. Kanakopoulos (Greece), Dr. Runels (USA), Dr. Ie Coz (Belgium) and Dr. Chataby (Canada).

High blood pressure occurs when the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it eventually causes health problems like heart attack, stroke, aneurysms, vision loss and kidney failure. After the age of 50, blood vessels experience a decrease in elasticity so the stiffer older blood vessels can’t accommodate and high blood pressure results. Some risk factors include hereditary factors, aging, tobacco, salt, bad diet, inactivity and obesity.

Proper diet, certain vitamins-(Vitamins D, C, E, & B9,

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Dr. Burkenstock begins with an Anti-Aging plan composed of nutrition, vitamins, counseling and exercise to control high blood pressure. If needed she combines one or more medications. She works intently and develops a life plan to keep patients off multiple medications. In many cases this is attainable.

It is her main goal to keep patients healthy by understanding their condition, treating it aggressively and teaching them to live healthier every day because “You Are So Worth It!”™

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І IMAGE HASSELBECK & STAR ROONEY

Opening Doors and Unlocking Potential— Great Oaks Realty

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THE PURCHASE OF A HOME is the biggest investment a person will make in his or her lifetime. Realtors Image Hasselbeck and Star Rooney believe that the biggest investment they can make is in service to their community. As co-owners of Great Oaks Realty, the women have created a faith-based business that aligns their professional capabilities with their desire to serve. Their nonprofit outreach effort, Token of Love Foundation, helps women throughout the greater New Orleans area who have suffered abuse, addiction, poverty and trafficking.

Lifelong friends, the duo first worked together about ten years ago.

After following different career paths—Image specializing in real estate foreclosures and Star developing entrepreneurial ventures— they teamed up to form Great Oaks Realty in April, 2014.

“We didn’t realize that our paths would meet again,” Star explained.

“But once we did, we saw that our paths were going in the same direction. We want to open the doors to home ownership while also helping give women the tools and resources to overcome adversity.”

The women draw upon their professional and personal experiences to make real estate transactions efficient and stress free.

Image’s expertise in the foreclosure market coupled with Star’s

understanding of traditional real estate, short sales and renovations, enables them to guide their clients through the maze of contracts, offers and negotiations that accompany home sales.

“Whether they are buying their first home or selling their current home and looking to upgrade, we let people know they are not alone in the process,” Image said. “We want their experience to be as positive as possible. Our office offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere while our sales team provides a level of expertise that generates results.”

Providing a sense of peace is something the women strive to do—not just for their clients, but also for the women they serve through the Token of Love Foundation. As part of their mission, Image and Star work with LOVELY (Lives of Validated Extraordinary Loved Young) Women who strive to break free from the bonds of addiction and abuse. They’ve developed a Fresh Start Program where LOVELY Women will receive the training necessary to get them on the road to financial independence and emotional self-sufficiency. The 18-month program includes housing assistance, job readiness training, education and GED preparation, budget counseling and personal belief therapy counseling.

“We want to open the doors to home ownership while also helping give women the tools and resources to overcome adversity.”

With Token of Love’s final certification as a 501(c)(3) organization, there is already one LOVELY Woman currently enrolled in the Fresh Start Program. In addition to accepting additional participants, Image and Star hope to establish the “Esther-Elizabeth House” to house women and children while they are undergoing the program.

“The nonprofit certification will enable us to grant funding that will help our efforts tremendously,” Star said. “Our fundraising efforts to date have been on a very grass roots level. We’ve hosted car washes and plan to have our second annual silent auction at Bogue Falaya Park in the spring.”

Having been in an abusive relationship herself as a young adult, Star said she is compelled to help women gain independence and realize their true potential. “There are many services out there, and we do not want to duplicate our efforts,” she said. “We direct women in need to resources that are already in place—such as food banks, homeless shelters, pregnancy centers and detox programs for short term assistance.

Our efforts focus on the healing that occurs following addiction and abuse, providing

practical guidance and spiritual support to prevent them from falling back into destructive patterns.”

Image said she saw the transformation that took place in Star as she became more involved in her ministry. “Star had such a sense of peace. Not only was I inspired by what she was doing, I was inspired by the difference it was making in her own life. I wanted to be a part of that,” she said.

Over the last year, the two began contemplating ways they could grow their ministry and the idea for Great Oaks Realty was born.

“We prayed long and hard about this decision,” Image explained. “I had a successful real estate career and a happy family.

To walk away from my comfort zone was definitely a leap of faith for me. But I am so grateful I did. This is what I am meant to do.”

In addition to Star and Image, the Great Oaks team also includes Heather Upchurch and Cathy Rodriguez. Referred to as “Trailblazers,” these realtors will help support the overall mission of the company while also engaging in the Token of Love Foundation. Star and Image plan to add additional realtors in the Covington office

ABOVE RIGHT: Image and Star work diligently to ensure their clients find the home of their dreams.

BELOW LEFT: Trailblazers Heather Upchurch, Star Rooney, Image Hasselbeck and Cathy Rodriguez work not only as realtors but also as advocates for the Token of Love Foundation.

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while also expanding the Great Oaks concept into other areas in Southeast Louisiana.

Star said that she and Image are constantly receiving signs that they are fulfilling the Lord’s plan for them. “We chose Great Oaks Realty as our name because we love the Bible verse that says ‘In their righteousness, they will be like Great Oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.’ Just as trees need to be replanted from pots into the earth so they can grow to their potential, we needed to move from the ties that were binding us in order for our ministry to grow to the next level. As we were looking for office space, we found this beautiful building and right in front was this majestic Oak tree. We knew immediately that this was where we were supposed to be.”

Great Oaks Realty is located at 311 W. 21st Avenue in downtown Covington. For more information on Great Oaks Realty or Token of Love Foundation, you can call 985-400-5192, visit greatoaksrealty.com or tokenoflove.org.

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POUR 1/2 CUP of the cream into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

In the microwave, melt the dark chocolate gently stirring between short intervals of heating, about 15 seconds at a time. Whip sugar and egg yolks until fluffy. Add the chocolate to the egg mixture and whip again.

Remove the hot cream from the stove and whip into the mixture until smooth.

In another bowl, whip heavy cream (3 cups) until it begins to form soft peaks. Add about a third of this cream to the chocolate mixture and stir 1/3 in. Fold the rest of the Square cream in as well, place 5.05”inxrefrigerator 4.35” to set.

Remove cream fillings from Oreo cookies and crumble the cookie by hand in a Ziploc bag or use a food processor for a fine texture.

Spoon a bit of “dirt” into the bottom of each glass, then layer some gummy worms and chocolate covered candies (optional, be creative here!) Spoon in the chocolate mousse and add more sweet surprises if you like.

Cover with mousse and top with “dirt” sprinkles and fun graveyard or other Halloween themed sugar toppings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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The Reluctant Gardener WRITTEN BY LISA RIBBECK LYONS

preparing for winter. Gardens need to be aerated and topped off with a fresh topping of mulch. Pine needles work well in our area and so do the leaves you are now beginning to rake. Keep in mind, leaves need to be removed in the spring and replaced with a fresh coat of topsoil. Tender tropicals need to be repotted, cleaned and transported inside or to protected areas near the house. The first freeze will take them out if you don’t ready a safe spot for them.

Freshen up your porches and patio areas with potted mums. These plants come in so many colors and can be planted in the garden in sunny spots when the blooms fade. They will return to life in the spring if you give them a winter protection of mulch.

Don’t trim the dead blooms yet. Leave them around until they turn really brown then crew-cut the plant and incorporate the trimmings into the soil. They will have seeds that may generate new plants when spring comes knocking.

Reluctantly, I leave you now to go tend to a few things in my own backyard. Today, I will appreciate the falling leaves and the smell of fall. In every chore I will remember to do what the Plant Doctor would have done and try to grow into her boots! Happy Gardening!

Email your gardening questions and comments to Lisa at gardening@sophisticatedwoman.com.

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FOR MANY YEARS, I typed Anna Ribbeck’s gardening articles. I never dreamed I would become the one to write them! Unlike my mom and her mom and her grandmother, loving the garden didn’t come naturally for me. I am the “reluctant gardener.” My appreciation of nature has come slowly and scientifically. Germinating seeds is a science project—right? Planting anything and waiting for it to grow was torture. I wanted overnight results. Weeding a garden?

Pointless! All the weeds will be back in a few days! Why did the ugly weeds seem to grow 10 times faster than the pretty little flowers we just planted? For years, this was my way of thinking and I’ll bet many of you share these same feelings.

For that reason, let’s pull on our oversized gardening boots and start down the garden path together. Send me your questions, concerns, comments or gardening tips at the e-mail below and we will try to find the peace, beauty, comfort and know-how my mom, The Plant Doctor, always enjoyed in her own backyard. Being at her side helped me fill my oversized boots with years of hands on experience. The boots still feel a little big so I know there is still a lot to learn!

It is great to realize that we live in a community with so many Master Gardeners who are willing to share their wonderful knowledge.

With fall in the air, it is time to get busy

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TRENDS Jordan is modeling a cobalt checked Tattersail button-down shirt, $95 under a pale cobalt Coastal vest, $85 with dark wash, Citizens of Humanity jeans, $210. All available at The Mix. 985-727-7649.

Patricia is modeling a striped charcoal and aluminum, wear-itmany-ways poncho, $46 with grey Tractr skinny jeans, $80 accessorized with two scarves, $19 finished off with zippered boots in java, $78.

All available at Mainstream Boutique, 985-674-6600.

Boot toppers, $24 available at Brown Eyed Girl, 985-626-0100.

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Christine is modeling a part-velvet, fringed kimono by Show Me Your MuMu, $238 over a blush crepe tank, $59 paired with black pants by Vince, $235. All available at The Mix. 985-727-7649. Quilted black booties, $69 available at Shoefflé, 985-898-6465.

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Theoretically it is fall! Although the temperature gauge is still hovering north of 80 degrees, it’s time to consider your closet’s color palette for Fall 2014. Some of the intriguing forecasted colors for men and women’s fashion this season are brick orange, aluminum, cypress, cobalt, sangria and cognac. And you can certainly find them among the current offerings from our local fashion houses.

Camille is modeling a mildly asymmetrical black tunic, $39 over a cognac printed wide-legged pant, $39 accessorized with black stone and tassel pendent necklace, $29.

All available at Mainstream Boutique, 985-674-6600.

Jordan is modeling a brick orange Zenfari sweater, $110 under a Zenfari Island jacket, $198 paired with dark wash, Citizens of Humanity jeans, $210 and rustic silver buckle belt, $100. All available at The Mix, 985-727-7649.

Patricia is modeling a cypress green fit and flare knit dress, $68 under a crocheted, fringed open sweater, $86 accessorized with cognac stone collar, $100, magic stone pendent necklace, $90, and suede charm necklace, $10$14. All available at Gracie’s Boutique and Salon. 985-400-5504. 1970s inspired leather platform shoes, $89.

Available at Shoefflé, 985-898-6465.

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She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

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Photos by: Madeline Lafargue

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І OCTOBER EVENTS

Every Monday

October 3

October 4

Weekly Square Dance with the Ozone Squares Square Dance Club. 8–10 P.M., Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-626-5407, ozonesquares.com.

St. Tammany Home Builders Association’s Fall Fishing Tournament. Fishing from Sunrise−2 P.M., weigh in 2−4 P.M., free for spectators, $60 STHBA members and their guests, $75 non-members, $25 for children under 16, Rigolets Marina, 52250 Hwy 90, Slidell, 985-882-5002, 1-800-715-1387, jessica@sthba.org, sthba.org/fishing.

Mayor Freddy Drennan’s 11th Annual Wild GameSeafood-Barbeque Cook-Off. 11 A.M.−4 P.M., $12 in advance, $15 at the gate, children 7-12 $5, under 6 is free, parking available, Fritchie Park, 905 Howze Beach Rd, Slidell, 985-646-0357, cccexecdir@att.net.

Every 2nd & 4th Monday St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meetings. 6:30–8 P.M., First Baptist Church, 1895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

Every Wednesday Covington Farmers Market. 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Jazz ‘n’ Roll. Saint Paul’s will be hosting their annual fundraiser, 7−11 P.M., Saint Paul’s Catholic School, Briggs Assembly Center, 917 S. Jahncke Ave, Covington, ticket information available at 985-892-3200 ext. 1270.

Covington Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon., 609 N. Columbia St. or side lawn of the Covington Police Dept., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Camellia City Market. 8 A.M.–1 P.M., City parking lot at the corner of Robert and Front Streets in Olde Towne Slidell, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market.

9 A.M.–1 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevillemarket@gmail.com.

Every 2nd Saturday Madisonville Art Market. 10 A.M.–4 P.M., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, madisonvilleartmarket.com.

Every Sunday Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 P.M., Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

October 1 Bereavement Support. 3−4 P.M., the group is free and open to the community, Madisonville Conference Room at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, for more information, contact Ada Marion at 985-871-5974, amarion@stph.org.

October 2 Rockin’ the Rails Free concert series featuring Jeff Cryer’s Tribute to Motown. 5−7:30 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, cludwig@covla.com.

October 3 Slidell Photo Club Exhibit. Opening reception held at The Slidell Cultural Center on the first floor of City Hall, 7−9 P.M., 2055 Second Street, Slidell, 985-646-4375, slidell.la.us.

Gotta Have Art Stroll & Appraisal Fair. Bring your treasures to the Antique and Collectibles Appraisal Fair on the back porch of the Country Market, $5 per item or 3 for $10, Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

October 4

Every Saturday

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

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October 3 StoryTeach. 10−10:30 A.M., teaches children from Pre-K through 8th grade about feelings, values, and social skills, the cost is free to members and $3 for nonmembers, St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B, Covington, to register or for more information, contact ksupan@stph.org or 985-898-4435.

October 3 16th Annual Golf Classic hosted by the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. Golf, food, drinks, networking and fun. Oak Harbor Golf Course, 11 A.M.–6 P.M., estchamber.com.

October 3–5 St. Tammany Parish Fair. St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, 985-892-8421.

October 4 Jazz ’n the Vines featuring The Charmaine Neville Band. 6:30−9 P.M., gates open at 5 P.M., admission is $10 for adults, children under 17 get in free, Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush, 985-892-9742, winery@pontchartrainvineyards.com, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

October 4 Third Annual President’s Cup Fishing Tournament, The Dock, 118 Harbor View Court, Slidell. Tournament begins at first light and weigh-in is at noon. Festivities for the whole family.

October 4 New Family Center Tours. Expecting families are invited to take a tour, 10 A.M.−Noon, St. Tammany Parish Hospital New Family Center, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, 985-898-4436.

October 4–5 The Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers & Collectors Guild presents Louisiana Wildfowl Festival. Saturday from 9 A.M.−6 P.M.; Sunday from 9 A.M.−4 P.M., adults $5, children $1, free for competing students and artists, Castine Center at Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 985-892-2215, 504-228-2420, lwccg.net.

October 5 Bayou Jam Concert Series featuring Redline.

5:30−7:30 P.M., admission is free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-646-4375, culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org.

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Hammond— Where The Heart Is

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HAVING GROWN UP and lived in Hammond most of my life, it never ceases to amaze me how my city has grown, yet been able to maintain its small town charm. Maybe that is why Hammond attracts businesses to relocate or open new ventures and families to stay where they also grew up or others to relocate to experience small town living yet be part of a vibrant community. Its deep history, reflected in the large oaks, unique architecture and the people who live here make Hammond the envy of every small town in our state.

When you tell people you are from Hammond, their first reaction is one of a smirk or crooked smile, the immediate comment being, “How can you live there?

There is nothing to do, no place to shop, so boring!” Boring? There is nothing boring about Hammond!

How can you possibly be bored with everything there is to do? We have a vibrant, if not the most vibrant, downtown in the state of Louisiana. There are many things to do— the Saturday Farmer’s Market, Hot August Night, Chillin’ with the Chamber, Starry November Night, our annual Mardi Gras and Christmas Parades and much more.

As you stroll through downtown, there are many restaurants to choose from featuring some of the best food this side of Lake Pontchartrain, salons and spas, fitness facilities and coffee shops. And for the shopaholic in us all, we have retailers offering everything from floral arrangements, unique furniture and gifts, baby clothes and lingerie, to hip clothing and accessories. Hammond offers even more retail, restaurants and services along the highways that intersect our growing community.

And if you are into the arts, don’t forget the events such as the Art Stroll which features talented artists and musicians that live in our community and the fabulous productions year round at the Columbia Theatre.

The Hammond Regional Arts Center (HRAC) and the Octavian Foundation for the Arts also play vital roles in keeping Hammond

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in the forefront of the art community. HRAC hosts nearly a dozen exhibitions as well as affordable arts education through lectures and workshops and works closely with our schools. The Octavian Foundation is the community theater providing workshops and to those who attend, the opportunity to be a part of one of their quarterly performances.

All over the city of Hammond, you will

find places of recreation for the children and the kids in us all. We have finally opened Chappapella Park, a multi-use recreational facility with soccer fields, baseball fields, a gym and much more. There is Dreamland Skate Park along with Zemurray Park and Cate Square and other smaller parks in and around our community.

In order for our city to sustain the growth, we must be able to offer those who choose to call Hammond home an exceptional quality of life, quality education for their children and highly skilled workforce for their businesses.

The Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center continues to expand with educational activities for all of our children. The Hammond school system is one that many, not only those in Hammond, want their children to attend.

Others outside of Hammond are seeking to place their children in our expanded magnet

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Southeastern Louisiana University and Northshore Technical School are vital to creating a workforce for our community. Southeastern’s highly acclaimed academics and successful athletic programs attract students from all over the state, country and the world – Lion Up! Take a staycation and come visit Hammond. You too will see why many people call it home.

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1 | St. Scholastica Academy is proud to have 16 alumnae as members of their faculty for the 2014– 2015 school year. Pictured left to right, top: Kristen Schonberg Blackburn, Marcelle McGoey Delaune, Kathi Ross Zenor, Nageeha Zaghloul Yazbeck, Heidi Heidingsfelder, Lynne Fritscher Link, Aimee Boudreaux MacIver, Alison Brouillette Greffenius and Eleanore Krentel Pitard. Bottom: Bridgette Byrd O’Connor, Lindsay Coutrado Vans, Katie Jardine, Kathleen Craig Holmes, Katie Hamel and Anne-Marie Cashmere Skansi. Missing from photo: Leah Persons Muller.

2 | North Oaks Sports Medicine Supervisor Jeff Schmitt congratulates Hammond High Magnet School Assistant Football Coach Sylvester Grays for winning the door prize drawing for a Yeti ice chest at the 4th annual North Oaks Sports Medicine Coaches' Seminar aimed at prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries.

3 | City of Covington officials welcome Renaissance Property Management to the historic downtown area with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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4 | Christ Episcopal School 7th grade is currently reading S.E. Henton's The Outsiders. Students dressed as Greasers. Pictured: Tristan Avant, Emilie Ravain, Alexandra Coughlin, Sophia Sacco, Anna-Camille Braud, Keaton Boucher-Isbell and Luke Croxton were voted toughest greasers by their classmates.

5 | Parish President Pat Brister announces St. Tammany’s acceptance of The Entrepreneurial American Community Award, which acknowledges the civic capacity building, commitment, vision, and spirit of a community. It is presented annually to only one recipient in the entire nation by Partners for Livable Communities.

6 | Great Oaks Realty celebrated a city of Covington ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Covington city officials, friends and family.

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7 | In keeping with the St. Scholastica Academy Student Council theme for the 2014–2015 year, “Dove TV,” the theme for the back-to-school dance was television channels. SSA seniors Conner Murphy, Emily Boudreaux, Emma Hodgins, Molly Stalter, Michelle Chatry, Catherine Casanova, Reagan Robert, Taylor Sims and Allyson Lacoste wore togas at their last backto-school dance.

8 | Habitat For Humanity St. Tammany West presented a symbolic check to Parish President Pat Brister in the amount of $171,032 at the nearly complete Habitat Home of Dianne Warren. This check represents the amount of property taxes Habitat homeowners paid from 2009–2013.

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Charles Dowdy

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LOCAL AUTHOR Rachel Sharpe brings us Cold Ambition, a fantastic addition to the mystery genre. The first in the series, Cold Ambition introduces heroine Jordan James, an up-andcoming private investigator in the chilly city of Boston. That is, if she can ever get her business on its feet.

Nearing the holidays, Jordan has still not landed a case. However, an unfortunate run-in with aspiring actor Jon leaves her with a broken arm on an unlikely path to business. That arm turns out to be a lucky break for Jordan. In repayment for her hospital bills, Jon becomes her assistant and introduces her to her first case.

Picture this: It’s an average night in 1989 when a tragic car accident and subsequent explosion leaves three dead. Police arrive on the scene only to find that the driver of the second car, David Michaels, was killed by a shot to the head hours before the explosion.

Twenty-one years later, David Michaels’ case is still unsolved, but it is far from cold.

Michaels’ son Richard happens to be Jon’s old college roommate and eagerly hands this case to Jordan to solve. Like a true investigator, she sinks her teeth into it and follows her gut. As each piece of the puzzle surfaces, it all seems to be leading her to one place.

Solving this case with an overbearing mother, disappointed father, and perfect, newly engaged big sister on her back is no sweat for Jordan.

The pages of this case file are filled with three-dimensional characters that just leap off the page and will have you anticipating Jordan’s next case.

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October 12 Abita Springs Water Festival. 12−5 P.M., admission is free, Abita Springs Tourist Park/Trailhead, 22049 Main St., Abita Springs, 985-892-0711, abitawaterfest.com.

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Wine & Learn hosted by Lotus Spa. Bring a friend and learn about the “Effects of Aging on the Skin,” 6−8 P.M., Christwood Community Center, 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, 985-292-1233, lotusspa@christwoodrc.com.

October 9 Rockin’ the Rails free concert series featuring Marcia Ball. 5−7:30 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, cludwig@covla.com.

October 9 You Night St. Tammany Cancer Survivor Runway Show, Welcome Reception: 6 P.M., Runway Show: 7:20 P.M., benefits the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Fleur De Lis Event Center, Mandeville, younightevents.com.

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Bayou Jam Fall Concert Series featuring The Cory Pratt Band. 5:30−7:30 P.M., admission is free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-646-4375, culturalaffairs@cityofslidell.org.

October 9 Professional Women of St. Tammany’s Professional Woman of the Year 2014 Award Banquet.

Featuring guest speaker, “Fleurty Girl” Lauren LeBlanc.

6–10 P.M., Maison Lafitte, 402 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, pw-st.org.

October 10 Northlake Newcomers October Luncheon presents “Pagans, Piety, and Pumpkins”. An entertaining look at the history and traditions of Halloween, 10 A.M., members $26 and guests $29, Fleur De Lis Event Center, 1645 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-234-9649, newcomersinfo211@gmail.com, northlakenewcomers.com.

Magical Maids www.mymagicalmaids.com Northshore & New Orleans 985-674-2900

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October 11–12 Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival.

10 A.M.−6 P.M., advanced tickets are $9.50, $18 for 2 day pass (2 tickets), $35 for 2 day couples pack (4 tickets), or $72 for 2 day family pack (8 tickets), 133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville, 985-845-9200, woodenboatfest.org.

October 14 Women’s Council of Realtors presents 4th Annual Northshore Bras for a Cause. 6−9 P.M., tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, 985-502-1961, 985-707-2204, brasforacausela.com.

October 15 The Covington/Mandeville Christian Women’s Connection presents A Nutcracker Christmas.

A dynamic and inspirational vendor luncheon for women, 11 A.M.−2 P.M., $22 all inclusive, Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, malindasanchez@gmail.com.

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October 18

Covington Heritage Foundation Open House.

Accepting historic Covington collectibles for temporary or permanent display in the Covington Trailhead Museum. 3–8 P.M., Covington Trailhead Museum, 419 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington, info@covingtonheritagefoundation.com.

The Parenting Center of St. Tammany Parish Hospital will hold its annual Monster Mash presented by Capitol One Bank. 10 A.M.−3 P.M., advance tickets for members are $10 for child and $5 for adult, regular advanced tickets are $15 for child and $10 for adult, at the gate is $20 for child and $10 for adult, Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, 985-898-4435, sthfoundation.org/foundation/monstermash.htm.

October 16 Rockin’ the Rails free concert series featuring Swingaroux. 5−7:30 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, cludwig@covla.com.

CONCERT SERIES

October 17 PRIDE Red Ribbon Gala kicks off Red Ribbon week.

Troupe performances, silent auction and fashion show.

7 P.M., Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., 985-727-7710.

October 17 Getting Wiggy With It for Elise Charbonnet Angelette. Go out to support Elise in her battle with breast cancer with your best wig and dancing shoes in tow. 7:30–11:30 P.M., Hook’d Up Bar and Grill, 100 Marina Del Ray Drive, Madisonville. All proceeds will go to Elise and her family.

October 17−19 The Festival of the Lake. Enjoy live music, local food, games, 5k race, and craft show, Friday 5−11 P.M., Saturday 11 A.M.−11 P.M., Sunday 11 A.M.−5 P.M., Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville, festivalofthelake.com.

October 18 Fall for Art 2014. Downtown Covington comes to life with its annual celebration of the arts, 6−9 P.M., admission is free, Historic Downtown Covington, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org, sttammanyartassociation.org.

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October 19 Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series. 7 A.M., $2 entry fee to Fountainebleau State Park, 62883 Hwy 1089, 985-624-4443, 985-377-9563, gulfcoasthalf.com.

October 22 Lunch & learn on Healthy Hearing. 11:30 A.M.−1 P.M., Presented by Dr. Amy Holden, Christwood Community Center, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-292-1234, jportman@christwoodrc.com.

October 23 Rockin’ the Rails free concert series featuring New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Company. 5−7:30 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, cludwig@covla.com.

October 25 Northshore’s Families Helping Families’ Halloween Gala. Vintage Court, 8–11 P.M., 985-875-0511.

October 25 Trickin’ and Treatin Kids’ Event. 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington, cludwig@covla.com.

October 30

Jazz’n the Vines featuring Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue. 6:30−9 P.M., gates open at 5 P.M., admission is $10 for adults, children 17 and under are free, Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

Rockin’ the Rails free concert series featuring Benny Grunch & The Bunch with Kathy Savoie. 5−7:30 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, cludwig@covla.com.

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Ponchatoula’s Party in the Pits. 7th Annual IBCA certified “State Championship” BBQ cook off event, 10 A.M.−6 P.M., Memorial Park, Downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, 985-386-2536, chamber@ponchatoulachamber.com.

Tailgate, Celebrate and Donate hosted by Heritage Bank. Great barbecue, have fun and donate blood.

Heritage Bank, 205 N. Columbia Street, Covington.

October 18 LPO presents Beethoven Symphony No. 7. 7:30 P.M., Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366.

Oct. 12 Cory Pratt Band

October 31 Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days. Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 A.M.–5 P.M., Downtown Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536.

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Sundays • Admission is free Heritage Park • 5:30 - 7:30 PM 646-4375 • www.slidell.la.us Brought to you by the City of Slidell, the Commission on the Arts and the 20142015 Cultural Season Sponsors: Renaissance • $5,000

Baroque, $2,500: CLECO • Winn-Dixie Expressionist, $1,500: Ronnie Kole Foundation Jonathan Johnson Agency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA Neoclassical, $1,000: Lori Gomez Art •Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency • The Slidell Independent

Impressionism, $500: Blue Bell Creameries • Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert CiCi’s Pizza • Dr. Nathan Brown, Northlake Oral & Facial Surgery • Chateau Bleu Representative Greg Cromer • In Memory of Wayne Dunne LA Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta • Northshore Harbor Center Olde Towne Slidell Main Street • Pontchartrain Investment Management Roberta’s Cleaners • Silver Slipper Casino • Slidell Historical Antique Association Terry Lynn’s Café & Creative Catering • Vicky Magas Insurance Agency Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE COOPER, MAYOR OF COVINGTON

THE WARM WEATHER will hopefully subside soon and make way for cooler days. Football is in the air, the St. Tammany Parish Fair is approaching (October 3–5) and fall festivals are most definitely on the horizon! The fall season in Covington is especially busy and chock-full of events.

Every Thursday in October, the city hosts the Rockin’ the Rails free concerts at the Covington Trailhead.

The concerts take place from 5–7:30 p.m. and feature some of the Greater New Orleans area’s most celebrated musicians. Other events in Covington this fall include the St. Tammany Art Association’s Fall for Art, on October 18, always a great time and a perfect way for people to get out and enjoy the crisp fall weather.

November 1 marks the 20th Anniversary of the St. Tammany Trace and each trailhead along the trace from Covington to Slidell will be hosting a celebration.

Covington will kick it off with live music, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, Art Market and Health Market hosted by the Mayor’s Council on Healthy Lifestyles and several other activities planned to kick off the celebration that morning. On November 15 and 16 over 200 artists from all over the country descend upon downtown Covington for the Three Rivers Art Festival for a weekend long celebration of the arts, music and activities for kids.

So put away your summer clothes and get ready for all the fun, fall festivities Covington has to offer

Let’s Get Out the Vote

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

WE HAVE an important election coming up on November 4 for senators, district attorney, judges and other local officials. The ballot also includes two propositions from the City of Mandeville. The first is regarding charter revisions for the city. These revisions were voted on by the council and appear on the front of our website for review under “What’s New.” Most detail changes specifically refer to changes in our state law; however also included are changes in terms for council members. While the changes do eliminate the “musical chair” positions that have occurred, they do extend the terms for council members to three, fouryear terms instead of the existing two four year terms.

You make the decision, “Is that term limits?”

The other proposition is to restructure our sales tax

to broaden its use. The City Council and I have the intention to redirect a portion of that money to help reduce property tax millage for our citizens. This is a historic event as few cities are reducing property taxes in this era when most are scrambling for available funds. The St. Tammany School Board and the cities of Covington and Slidell have all successfully restructured theirs; however, we are the only city that is able to give back to our residents in the way of property tax reduction. That’s right, we are proposing an eventual reduction in property tax millage.

If you have any questions on these propositions, feel free to call me at my office at 985-626-1082. Please remember to vote on November 4.

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WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

EVERY YEAR, October is awash in pink — and for good reason. It is that time of the year when we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness. You may know the statistics; according to breastcancer.org, about one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Over 2200 men were expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer last year. Breast cancer was predicted to claim the lives of over 39,000 women in 2013.

I urge you to do regular breast self-exams, get your yearly mammogram if it is recommended for your age group, practice a healthy lifestyle and encourage everyone in your family and circle of friends to do the same.

Breast cancer came into my life in 2009, after I found a lump. Thankfully, through early detection and superb

medical treatment, I am now cancer-free.

Just over one year ago, a second location of the St. Tammany Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), was opened in Covington at 1301 North Florida Street. There is also a location in Slidell at 501 Robert Boulevard. At either of these clinics, a comprehensive well woman exam — for women of the appropriate age — would include a breast exam. There are many places throughout St. Tammany that perform mammograms. To find a provider in your area, as well as resources on women’s health issues, visit the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program at lbchp.org.

Early detection is so important. Please take the steps today, to protect yourself in the future.

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October 31−November 16 Playmakers Theater presents The Haunting of Hill House. A chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of “psychically receptive” people are brought together in Hill House, Friday through Saturday 8 P.M., Sunday 2 P.M., admission $15 for adults, $10 for students, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, playmakersinc.com.

November 1 Pallets with Purpose. A food funding event to support the hungry, 6:30−10 P.M., tickets start at $75, Covington Food Bank, 840 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-893-3003 ext. 105, jandrepont@covingtonfoodbank.org.

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Trick-or-Treat Village Games Midway Prize Booth Cookie Decorating Craft by The Home Depot November 1

Scavenger Hunt Hair and Face Painting Shopping Village Food Village Magician

Live music by The Bag of Donuts and Remedy

NAMI St. Tammany presents its 5th Annual Frame of Mind Art Exhibition & Gala. 7 P.M., the exhibition features the original art of individuals living with mental illness and is available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and can be purchased at namisttammany.org or 985-626-6538.

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Tammany Trace 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Two-Day rolling celebration kicks off Saturday at 8 A.M., Covington Trailhead travels to the Abita Springs Trailhead at 11 A.M., then to the Koop Drive Trailhead to end the day at 4 P.M. with a concert. Sunday kicks off at the Mandeville Trailhead at 11 A.M. with a gospel brunch, the celebration then travels to Lacombe for 1 P.M., from there the celebration travels to Camp Salmen Nature Park for 2 P.M. The celebration will culminate at Heritage Park in Slidell with a concert and will span the entire length of the Tammany Trace.

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The Voice of Business

WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BIGGS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ST. TAMMANY WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS for western St. Tammany, we are committed to providing our members with information they need to make informed decisions in the voter’s booth. The upcoming elections are important, and we strongly encourage all area residents to “Get Out the Vote!”

With the exception of high visibility races such as those for President, Governor and Mayors, voter turnout in our parish has traditionally been low, with only a 10.9 percent turnout for the May 2014 Coroner’s race and 20.1 percent for the 2011 Assessor’s race. On the ballot November 4 are federal, state and local races and it’s vitally important that you stay informed and encourage others to vote.

Races for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Public Service Commissioner, 22nd Judicial District Judge Division L and St. Tammany District Attorney will

be on the parish-wide ballot. Also, depending on your residence, there will be School Board District 9, several Justice of the Peace seats, Mayor of Folsom, and Alderman races for Abita Springs and Folsom.

While our role is not to endorse candidates, we generally support those who favor job creation and maintaining a healthy business climate. Information on the parish-wide candidates and general voter resources can be found on our governmental affairs portal, standupsttammany.org.

Every vote counts! We urge you to exercise this freedom in this and every election. Early voting will be October 21–28 at the Justice Center in Covington and at the Parish Administration Complex on Koop Drive in Mandeville. Otherwise, we’ll see you at the polls on November 4!

Party in the Pits

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON, PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK once said, “Beam me up, Scotty. There is no good BBQ on this planet.” Obviously he was not on our beautiful planet earth during Ponchatoula’s flavorful Party in the Pits! The seventh annual IBCA “State Championship” cook-off event will be held in the midst of Indian summer on Saturday October 18 from 11–5 p.m. in Memorial Park. Each year, cooks from all corners of Louisiana as well as from neighboring states travel to our historic city to compete against the best and the most creative BBQ teams in the South. Participants and spectators are expected to number in the thousands! But this one day is only one cooking event in Ponchatoula. Each spring, the Ponchatoula High School Boosters offer a gumbo cook-off that can be enjoyed by the masses for only $5

per person. I promise, it’s the best $5 you’ll ever spend on a meal. The Ponchatoula Jaycees celebrate another Louisiana favorite with their annual Jambalaya Cookoff. Ponchatoula is known for its great cooks, and these are just three events that offer samples of culinary perfection!

But this is October, so the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce encourages all to gather a five-member team to grill chicken, ribs, and brisket while joining in the fun. Traditionally men have made up the teams, so women, show the guys that you can do more than slave over a hot stove. Scotty, beam me to Ponchatoula for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Party in the Pits!

Please call 1-800-617-4502 for more information.

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WRITTEN BY DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT, EAST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

IF YOU ARE shopping for that special unique item, come on over to the Front Street mARTketplace located at the new Chamber building in Slidell. Directly across from Train Depot, the East St. Tammany Chamber has a new home in the old Slidell Hotel Bar. The Chamber is located upstairs with a conference center available for local businesses to rent for workshops and/ or seminars to support local businesses. We also have the Charter Business Virtual Office available for any business who needs additional office space.

Expanding services provide additional business and community support.

The first floor of the Chamber building is a Cultural Center. You can have coffee and a snack/lunch at Fleur De Beans Café with free wifi while you admire local artists. The Chamber is excited to bring this historic building back to life as a community building.

Watch the Chamber website for events. Each first Tuesday of the month you can stop by from 5–7 for a special artist event in the Front Street mARTketplace.

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9 | Northshore High School proudly announces their 2014-2015 National Merit Scholarship SemiFinalists: Andrew Bennett, Reed Streets and Alexander Lew pictured with Assistant Principal Cheryl Yeates, Guidance Counselor Christie Nienaber and Principal Frank J. Jabbia.

10 | The city of Covington warmly welcomed the newest restaurant to the downtown area, Blue Line Bistro, with a ribbon cutting attended by city officials, friends and family celebrating the Columbia Street eatery.

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11 | St. Tammany Parish Hospital recently recognized employees who have been with the hospital for five years. Pictured are: Donna Callais, Brad Fontenot, Michelle Bel, Rachel Stoutes, Wendy Kinchen and Jamie Matta.

12 | Team “Whole Hog Hustlaz” RJ Shea, Ted Guillot, Colin Shea, John Alford and Kelly Kuebel won first place for their ribs and second overall at The Exchange Club of West St. Tammany’s annual fundraising event, The Ultimate Tailgate Party.

13 | Beau Provence Memory Care Assisted Living Community celebrated it’s grand opening with a blessing of the building, ribbon cutting, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and tours of the beautiful facility. Executive Director Corey Leftwich, Owner David Schonberg, Parish President Pat Brister and Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere assisted in the ribbon cutting along with Beau Provence staff, chamber members, city officials, friends and family.

14 | Kenny Matherne, Kaitlin Dastugue, Penny Dastugue and Margaux Dastugue pose with Saintsations at the Team Fox Kickin’ Parkinson’s event held at Stone Creek Club and Spa in support of former state rep. Quentin Dastugue, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s five years ago.

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