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FROM THE EDITOR We are so excited for all the wonderful feedback we have received from our community about our new publication.

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In this issue, you will learn more about Community Leader, Mayor Cromer, and the continuous impact he has on our town. You will also learn about Super Mom, Sarah Jacobs as she continues to mold our youth through her passion of teaching. Look through the amazing events we had this past month to see many Slidell locals.

Social Slidell thrives on showcasing community events and we know everyone loves to see friends and family. Check out our calendar to see what is coming up in our community. We are so thankful to each and everyone who has welcomed us!

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CONTENTS

Your Doctor. Your Health.

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Community Leader: Mayor Cromer

Impact & Give Back: Hospice House

Social Q&A La Belle Maison:

Virtual or face-to-face care with your doctor, where you need it.

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SuperMom Sarah Jacobs

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State of the Cities

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80's Prom Night

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Business After Hours: Ochsner St. Tammany Cancer Center

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Business After Hours: Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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Kewe of Dionysus: Daddy Day Care

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HERPS Exotic Reptile Show

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Krewe of Selene Meeting

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Heritage Park Festival

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Christmas in July

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11:30am-1pm, Sadie Jane, Slidell

The Saints 2021 Football Season is almost here! Join the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce at The Sadie Jane in Slidell for the Fan Up Pep Rally Luncheon sponsored by the Silver Slipper. The event features speaker Mike Detillier and ticket includes your chance to win season tickets to the New Orleans Saints' 2021-22 season! $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

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August 7 COVINGTON ART MARKET 10am-2pm, Lee Lane, Downtown Covington

Join the St. Tammany Art Association for the Covington Art Market. This event is free. The south side of Lee Lane will be open for pedestrian traffic only. The Covington Art Market is a juried market of visual arts and crafts featuring a variety of work by Association members, including jewelry, photography, paintings, woodworking, fiber art and more, to provide exposure and a venue for members to showcase and sell work.

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The Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor gala is one of the premier events on the Northshore.

Admission includes live music by The New Orleans Mystics, a catered dinner, an open bar, dancing, and a performance by the Pussyfooters marching group. Cocktail attire is requested, and superhero costumes are always welcome. The event benefits the Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Program.

September 25-26 MADISON WOODEN BOAT BOAT FESTIVAL MADISONVILLE WOODEN FESTIVAL Wooden Boat Festival celebrates 31 years on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River. Presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, this premier family event attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats and wooden boat and music enthusiasts for this two-day celebration,

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The St. Tammany Parish Fair Association celebrates 111 years of St. Tammany culture in 2021! Founded in 1910, the St. Tammany Parish Fair is held each year during the first full weekend in October to showcase local culture, promote economic development and nurture community pride with agricultural and horticultural exhibits, music, food, talent showcases, a rodeo, Fair Queen/ Princess and Rodeo Queen pageants, and of course, the ever-popular Midway rides.

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COMMUNITY LEADER

"WE ARE NOT THE VISIONARIES FOR THE CITY.

OUR JOB IS TO BE THE FACILITATOR TO MOLD AND DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY TO BE EXACTLY WHAT OUR CITIZENS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WANT AND EXPECT IT BE AND BECOME." - MAYOR CROMER

MAYOR

Zoning Adjustment as well as the Slidell City Council from 2002 to 2008 before he moved on to the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Serving there from 2008 until 2018, he left the HOR to take office as mayor. “I decided to run for mayor when I was on the City Council,” Cromer recalls.

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Mayor.

Wikipedia defines the word as “the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town.” With that title comes a great deal of responsibility, and for Greg Cromer, it is one he wears with great humility and respect.

As the mayor of Slidell since 2018, Cromer has seen the city through some of the most trying times in recent history. Political unrest, racial tension, economic crises, hurricanes, and a worldwide pandemic have all befallen the nation, impacting the city at a cellular level that would challenge even the strongest leadership.

Through it all, Cromer has never lost sight of his mission, which is to guide his city with strength and courage.

Beginning his political career in 2002, Cromer spent the next 16 years working his way through various aspects of the inner workings of local and state government, serving as a member of Board of

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Setting such high goals for himself at the outset of his mayoral career, Cromer was determined to deliver—regardless of the challenges that he might face. “I have tried to bring a calm, confident message to our community whenever we have been faced with adversity,” he says.

“During the storm season, we regularly aired videos on our city website and Facebook pages that presented pertinent information needed for our citizens to make sound, informed decisions regarding safety.

We’ve also been actively working to change the perception that doing business in Slidell is difficult by presenting ours as a business-friendly community, one that is open and welcoming to folks that want to invest in us. Another great challenge presented in an IT infrastructure that was outdated or nonexistent; and we are now developing a new IT infrastructure to support a modern, ‘connected’ city.”

Over the remainder of his four years in office, Cromer has many goals that he wishes to accomplish; but even that list is not fixed, so evolutionary are the needs of the community that he serves. “The goals of a mayor are ever-changing,” he says. “We are not the visionaries for the city, the citizens are. Our job is to be the facilitator to mold and

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BEAU CHENE | STATE OF THE CITIES develop our community to be exactly what our citizens and business owners want and expect it be and become. They are the ones that are invested in our community with their money and this administration with their faith and confidence.”

Faith and confidence in his ability to lead are precisely what Cromer feels won his election; and over the past two and a half years that he’s been in office, he’s striven to prove that it was well-placed. “I would like to think that the people of Slidell saw someone that is friendly and approachable, someone who will listen with an open ear and an open mind,” he says. “People are often hesitant to speak to elected officials; but if people will not talk to you, it’s hard to do this job. I always welcome the opportunity to speak to folks in the community whenever and wherever the opportunity presents itself.”

“I have tried to bring a calm, confident message to our community whenever we have been faced with adversity.”

Even in the midst of a great period of uncertainty for the nation at large, Cromer can reflect on a great number of accomplishments. “We have had many small and large victories, and we celebrate them all,” says Cromer. “We have streamlined the permitting process in the city; and the impact of this has been huge for the business community. It’s helping identify Slidell as a place that is open and welcoming to both new and old businesses. We have even brought new businesses into town, filling vacant manufacturing and retail spaces with opportunities for our citizens to work in the same community in which they live.”

John Stein, Frank Liang, Mayor Mike Cooper, Bruce Newton & Rob Delaune

Johnny Welborn, Mayor Greg Cromer, Bruce Newton

With more than a year left in his term as mayor, Cromer is still determined to prove his worthiness of the title and is deeply dedicated to the people who have put their faith in him.

STATE OF THE CITIES

Anna Strider & Sarah Hill

Gina Hayes & Steven Michell

BREAKFAST

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From all of us at Social NorthShore,

The State of the Cities Breakfast brings together leaders from all over St. Tammany Parish to hear from the mayors of the three largest cities.

Brandon Stein, Nicky Bruno, Mike Thiel, Chad Duffaut & Chris Kaufmann

We would like to congratulate Christwood Retirement Community for 25 years of serving our Community!

Gil Ganucheau, Joan Coffman & Sandy Badinger

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Megan Haggerty, Noble- Bates Young & Bridgette Watson

Chris Collins, Tracy Clanton & Ted Longo

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IMPACT & GIVE BACK IMPACT & GIVE BACK

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“Our official mission statement is ‘The Hospice Foundation of the South is dedicated providing for medical and emotional “Our official missionto statement is resources ‘The Hospice Foundation of the South care for terminally ill patients and their families.’

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OurParker. actual That mission goes far missionthat,” is to provide terminally ill patients who areactual in a preferred beyond says Director Miranda Parker.

That mission is to hospice program with the Hospice Foundation a place to stay program during provide terminally ill patients who are in a preferred hospice their final days—at no cost.

Proper care is priority, so caregivers are no with the Hospice Foundation a place to stay during their final days—at in the home 24 hours a day to provide for the needs of the residents, cost. Proper care is priority, so caregivers are in the home 24 hours a day to who are into programs because of provide forenrolled the needs of the the preferred residents, hospice who arecare enrolled into the preferred their need for a place to live while dying.

Naturally, The Hospice House hospice care programs because of their need for a place to live while dying. welcomesThe andHospice encourages family members to visit, offering a pull-out Naturally, House welcomes and encourages family members bed in each room to accommodate overnight guest stays. to visit, offering a pull-out bed in each room to accommodate overnight guest stays.

The number of individuals helped through the Hospice House in the number last sevenofyears is incredible.

“To through date, we have welcomedHouse 278 in The individuals helped the Hospice patients and their families to take care of at end of life,” says Parker. the last seven years is incredible. “To date, we have welcomed 278 patients “Prior openingtothe Hospice Foundation often to and theirtofamilies take care ofHouse, at endthe of Hospice life,” says Parker. “Prior supported indigent patients in the form of paying for hospice care, opening the Hospice House, the Hospice Foundation often supported sitters, funeral medications, electric bills,care, and sitters, food. Our indigent patientsassistance, in the form of paying for hospice funeral organization is important to not only provide a serene and loving assistance, medications, electric bills, and food. Our organization is place for to end-of-life but also for the families. remove the important not onlycare, provide a serene and loving We place for end-of-life responsibility caregiving family enable them go back care, but also forofthe families. for We the remove theand responsibility oftocaregiving to being simply that: the family.

Being a caregiver for a terminally ill for the family and enable them to go back to being simply that: the family. person is exhausting emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially.”

Being a caregiver for a terminally ill person is exhausting emotionally,

mentally, physically, and financially.”

All funds for the Hospice House come from fundraisers and personal Foundation receives federal, state or and insurance Alldonations, funds forand thethe Hospice House come no from fundraisers personal funding.

The home has three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom donations, and the Foundation receives no federal, state or insurance and a screened-in area. A common living roomits provides a place funding.

The homeporch has three bedrooms, each with own bathroom for families to congregate, and a kitchen and dining room accommodates and a screened-in porch area. A common living room provides a place their familyand members.

“This the only home of this type forresidents familiesand to congregate, a kitchen andisdining room accommodates in the community, and we are very proud to offer these services to the residents and their family members. “This is the only home of this type people of St. Tammany,” says Parker.

“We provide a calm, serene, in the community, and we are very proud to offer these services to caring environment for end-of-life care, and that’s incredibly important.” the people of St. Tammany,” says Parker.

“We provide a calm, serene, caring environment for end-of-life care, and that’s incredibly important.”

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While the Hospice Foundation is not actually a hospice organization and “We remove the While the Hospice Foundation is not does not provide hospice services, they actually a hospice organization and “We remove the responsibility do work with several hospice agencies to does not provide hospice services, offer the Hospice House and caregivers, responsibility of caregiving for they do work with several hospice which are provided by Home Instead agencies to offer the Hospice House of thecaregiving family and Senior Care. As crucial as their work and caregivers, which are provided by is, the Hospice House faces some tough for the family enable them to Home Instead Senior Care. As crucial challenges. “Our biggest struggles are as their work is, the Hospice House and enable them go back to being creating awareness for what we offer to faces some tough challenges. “Our the community and, of course, funding to go back to the simply that: biggest struggles are creating awareness opportunities,” says Parker. “Hospice for what we offer to the community being simply family.” and death are not something that we, as a and, of course, funding opportunities,” society, like to discuss. With COVID, we that: the family.” says Parker. “Hospice and death are not have had to cancel our biggest fundraiser something that we, as a society, like to two years in a row. This has resulted in a 62% deficit in our revenue in 2020. discuss. With COVID, we have had to We are always looking for opportunities to do a presentation on what we cancel our biggest fundraiser two years in a row. This has resulted in a 62% provide, free of charge, to families in need.” deficit in our revenue in 2020. We are always looking for opportunities to do a presentation on what we provide, free of charge, to families in need.”

As with any challenge, there are also triumphs to celebrate and hold on to.

“Our most recent accomplishment was putting on the ‘Holes for Hospice’ As with any challenge, there are also triumphs to celebrate and hold on to. golf tournament in May,” Parker observes. “This fundraiser came about “Our most recent accomplishment was putting on the ‘Holes for Hospice’ because of our annual fundraisers, the Crawfish Cookoff and Wine and golf tournament in May,” Parker observes. “This fundraiser came about Dine with Hospice, being canceled. We had to find a way to support our because of our annual fundraisers, the Crawfish Cookoff and Wine and mission, but we had never put on a golf tournament—nor did we know Dine with Hospice, being canceled. We had to find a way to support our anything about hosting one. Still, we tackled it head-on; and because of mission, but we had never put on a golf tournament—nor did we know the wonderful support from our community, it was a great success. We anything about hosting one. Still, we tackled it head-on; and because of will host our second annual tournament in October 2022.” the wonderful support from our community, it was a great success. We will host our second annual tournament in October 2022.”

As the end of life draws close, the Hospice House offers something invaluable: care and support. That’s something worth all the money As the end of life draws close, the Hospice House offers something in the world, and they give it freely. invaluable: care and support. That’s something worth all the money in the world, and they give it freely.

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THE FIREHOUSE | 80'S PROM NIGHT

Amberly Grimes & Amy Fazzio

Lindsey Marx & Joe Robert

80's Prom Night

Maria & Stephen Hebrock

Nina Magyar & Katrina Burke

Amoré Neck & Shellie McCloud

Betty Colombo & Christina Garrett

Catt Chaput & Joey Guercia

Glenn & Megan Bunch, Scott & Kristin Collins, Sean & Melissa Smith

BENEFITTING FIRST RESPONDERS

Matt & Jodie Graham, Kim & Nick Vanwey

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It was a picturesque night for a Back to the 80's themed prom night at the Firehouse in Slidell. Mental health is so important to maintain and this especially applies to those within the first responder field who often deal with high-stress situations in their line of work. With this in mind, all of the fundraiser's proceeds will be donated to benefit a wonderful organization called Integrative Warrior Assistance. It is a non-profit group that provides mental health and wellness referral resources for first responders as well as their families.

John & Christina Garrett, Betty & Dana Colombo

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Joey Guercia & Catt Chaput

Megan & David Folse

Sunni Gail Shafer, Sunny Hope Robichaux & Kassi Cuerra

Samuel Gonzalez & Cally Caillouet

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OCHSNER ST. TAMMANY CANCER CENTER | BUSINESS AFTER-HOURS

Norma Richard, State Treasure John Schroder, Mayor Mark Johnson and Gina Rowbatham Sandy Badinger, Parish President Mike Cooper & Joan Coffman

Taylor Thornton, Aimee Schiffer and Hope Riccobono

Anne Pablovich, Jack Khashou, Andrew Capitelli and Melissa Hodgson

Christian Bernard, Anne Pablovich and Amanda Paxton

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Meaghan Stevens, Paul Jones and Maddie Fitzsimons

Tammy Walters and Victoria Langlinais

Cameron Miller and Hunter McAllister

Edwin Loeffler and Jennifer Walters

Anabel Baltrukevich and Rebecca Clifton

Jennifer Garrard and Laura Doody

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The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce and Ochsner Health hosted Business-After-Hours at the new St. Tammany Cancer Center located at 900 Ochsner Blvd. in Covington.

Members and their employees enjoyed food and drinks while networking and touring the new facility.

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The Krewe of Dionysus put together a great time for Slidell. There was great food, dancing, and community during their Daddy Day Care Festival held at the Lakeshore Marina.

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oasting dual masters with en-suite baths as well as three additional bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an office, the home sprawls across the lush expanse of green it sits on, interrupted only by the meticulously maintained landscaping and a blue stone paver patio leading to a vibrant blue pool and a cabana area. The lot backs up to a thick expanse of trees that gives the property a sense of privacy—one of the main reasons the owners fell in love with the location.

That, and the size of the property itself. “My dad and I built this home together with the plan of sharing as a family after selling both of our own homes,” says Joseph Authement, who shares the home with his wife of 16 years, Megan, and their three children as well has his parents, Pam and Rickey Authement. “We all moved to Mandeville after losing both of our homes in hurricane Katrina and had always wanted to build a home together. Then we found a perfect corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sanctuary that was over an acre to build this home on.”

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Clearly, the space is big enough that the two couples and the children can comfortably live together, affording them the opportunity to share their time and their lives. “We love that we were able to bring three generations together under one roof. For us, family means everything,” says Joseph, who works for Johnson and Johnson Behind flexible robotics.

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The theme of white continues inside, wrapping the walls in cool, crisp colorlessness that allows the architectural details and carefully chosen décor to take focus. “We wanted to bring in some old New Orleans-French Quarter feel throughout the home because our family is originally from New Orleans,” Joseph explains. In the living room, soaring cathedral ceilings are lined with exposed beams reclaimed from the Levi Strauss factory, bringing with them an element of warmth and over 100 years of history. Anchoring the space are reclaimed antique heart of pine floors, almost mirroring the beams overhead. On the back wall, an elegant, antique style fireplace creates the perfect space to showcase art that provides a vibrant pop of color in an otherwise white expanse of space. A large chandelier hangs above, adding another touch of elegance to the rustic feel of the room.

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Flowing from one room to the next, the heart of pine floors and reclaimed beams on the ceilings provide a sense of continuity, as does the old Chicago brick that accents the main rooms of the first floor. The open floor plan of the living and dining room transition seamlessly into the kitchen, with a massive island claiming pride of place in the center of the room. Topped by Taj Mahal quartzite, the Shaker-style custom cabinetry continues the theme of white, with stainless steel Viking appliances offering everything a home chef could want in a kitchen. A ceramic farmhouse sink in the island lends to the French country modern look of the space, and a custom plaster vent hood above the stove incorporates perfectly with the thick crown molding tracing out the ceiling. Just off the kitchen, a 375-bottle wine cellar holds the Authements’ collection. “The kitchen and the wine cellar are really two of our favorite rooms of the house,” says Joseph.

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As one would expect, the masters are, indeed, masterfully appointed. Both master bathrooms feature Carrera marble floors and countertops as well as a steam shower and freestanding tubs. The master bedrooms downstairs also boast vaulted cathedral ceilings and fireplaces with old Chicago brick and old Chicago mantles.

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There were plenty of smiling faces and crawling critters at the HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Show which was held at the Harbor Center. HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Shows are one of the largest reptile expos in the United States. They aspire to provide a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, feeders, supplies, and more to the public.

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Being around children all day may be her job as third grade teacher at Honey Island Elementary School, but for Sarah Jacobs those kids are also a passion. “I love being an educator because I get to make a difference in children’s lives,” says Jacobs, 31. “It’s amazing to see a student I’ve previously taught, and they’re running up to me, with a huge smile on their face, even years after teaching them. Some of our students have many challenges in their lives, so I feel extremely blessed to be able to be there for them and provide a safe haven for them in my classroom. Teachers spend such a large amount of time with their students, Monday through Friday, eight hours a day, for ten months; and I want it to be a positive and influential time for them. While it’s exciting when

one of my students figures out how to solve a math problem, it’s even more special to me when I overhear and observe them using life skills I’ve taught them in class. Not only am I here to educate academically, but my work is also to help raise kind and loving children for our future.”

As someone who spends every working hour devoted to the needs of others and guiding them as they learn, she could go home every day and have not an ounce left to give anyone; but she still goes home and gives all of herself to the most important people in her life—her husband and kids. Naturally, Jacobs struggles with the classic “mom guilt” of having to juggle so many responsibilities.

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But she also knows the importance of the example she sets for her two children. “Being a working mom definitely keeps me busy, but I try my best to balance everything; and my family is always my first priority,” says Jacobs. “I feel I get the best of both worlds, having a job outside of my role as a mom. My children see that my husband and I work hard to provide for our family, but I also get to be home with them on the holidays and summers, thanks to my teaching career.”

With a four year-old and a two year-old at home, Jacobs certainly has her hands full; but she wouldn’t trade her work for anything.

Over the past nine years that she’s been teaching, she’s had an incredible opportunity to touch the lives of the children in her care—and that has taught her something, as well. “My biggest lesson in my work is that we truly don’t know what is going on in some children’s lives, and how much of an impact teachers make on them day in and day out. I’m blessed and thankful I get the opportunity to do that,” she says.

Jacobs’s biggest point of pride is, of course, the children—both her own as well as the kids she has taught over the course of her career.

“Those kids are something that make me incredibly proud, both as a mother and a teacher. Motherhood and teaching has absolutely made me a better person,” she notes. “I am more patient, loving, compassionate, and understanding than I ever would have been, had I not become a mom or a teacher.”

While her son and daughter may still be quite young, Jacobs is determined to set them on a good path and show them the best examples. She also wants them to always know how very much they are loved. As a teacher, she knows how much their early development will shape their futures; and as their mother, she can’t help but want what’s best for them. But balanced with the learning 52 I SOCIAL SLIDELL

is, of course, a whole lot of fun. All of that is something that she hopes they will carry with them into adulthood and into their own families—and in their hearts, long after she’s gone. “I want them to remember always feeling loved and like they were the most special person in the world to me,” says Jacobs of her son Jax, 4, and daughter Palmer, 2. “Every Sunday, we take a family car ride around Slidell. While we’re out, we grab some breakfast to-go and enjoy each other’s company and our breakfast on the road.

The kids love it, and it’s become like our own tradition, something that’s really special to us as a family.”

Another tradition for the Jacobs is right in their own back yard. “We wanted to teach our little ones where food comes from and give them a way to learn some responsibility, so my husband built a garden in the backyard, where we all planted some fruits and vegetables,” she explains. “Every night when my husband gets home from work, we go out and check on the garden, water the plants, and pick any that are ready. The kids get so excited watching them grow bigger and their favorite part is picking them.”

From the time she leaves the house in the morning until she arrives home at night, Jacobs is a career woman. But 24 hours a day, seven days a week, she is a teacher, a nurse, a cheerleader, a storyteller, a chaser of monsters. She is a mom.

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES | KREWE OF SELENE PARADE MEMBERSHIP MEETING

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It was an evening filled with divine feminine energy and vivacious excitement at the Krewe of Selene Parade Membership Meeting on June 28th. After the pandemic in 2020 and having to endure a canceled Mardi Gras season in 2021, this Krewe is gearing back up. Be sure to look out for some beautiful throws and elaborately decorated purses from the Krewe of Selene this Mardi Gras!

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Deanna Davis & Christine Mahar

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Jackie Quintana, Cameron Gaubert & Allie Gerssaffa

Beverly Desselle, Gladys Lopez & Patrice Volante

Tawnya Sisco, Mary Gilmore, Sheila Dupre & Brenda Duhon

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When Caitie Burkes and Tim Barkley met each other 22 years ago in preschool at Grace Memorial, there was no “meet cute” or stars in their eyes. But over the years, as they went through school together and eventually reached high school at Northshore High School, they became friends. It wasn’t until after graduation in 2014, however, that Caitie and Tim finally became something much more.

After nearly six years of dating, Tim moved Heaven and Earth to propose to the woman he loved—even though it might not have gone as he’d originally planned it. “Tim had initially planned to propose to me during a trip we had booked to Austin, Texas, but those plans obviously fell through once COVID-19 hit,” says Caitie, a media relations specialist for the UT Health Science Center at Houston who was working as a journalist for the Baton Rouge Business Report at the time, while Tim works as a consulting solutions senior associate for the Houston office of PricewaterhouseCoopers. “Instead, Tim was quarantined in Houston, while I bounced between Baton Rouge and Slidell, so we didn't see each other for nearly two months,” she goes on.

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“He planned to come visit me in Baton Rouge the first weekend of May, and we were both really excited to finally see each other for the first time since lockdown.

Tim drove in on a Friday night, and he called me as soon as he pulled up to the townhouse where I was living. Having just come back from the grocery store, I was wearing Nike shorts and tennis shoes and clearly had no idea what was coming,” Caitie says with a smile.

“He was dressed very nicely, and I think I even said something to the effect of, ‘Oh, you look really nice!’ As the words were coming out of my mouth, Tim dropped down on one knee and said, ‘I couldn't wait any longer to do this,’ pulled out a beautiful diamond engagement ring, and asked me to marry him. It was a complete 180 from Tim's original plan, but honestly, I wouldn't have had it any other way.”

Nearly a year later, on April 17, 2021, Caitie walked down the aisle at Garrett Field in Slidell, where the hangar space was transformed into a beautiful wedding venue. Wearing a white A-line dress with embroidery beading along the waistline and a mostly open back, she exchanged vows with Tim as their nine bridesmaids and nine groomsmen stood in attendance. With more than 300 guests looking on, Caitie and Tim became “Mr. and Mrs. Barkley.”

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After flipping the ceremony space for the reception, the couple joined their guests for a party to remember. Dining on passed mixed hors d'oeuvres and a buffet-style dinner, everyone ate their fill—and oh, how they celebrated.

“Some of our friends got ahold of the cowbell being used by The Wiseguys, our wedding band, and jammed out with it through the night,” Caitie says with a laugh. “It was definitely a party, and it kept going more than five hours after the reception technically ended, as my relatives from Puerto Rico taught some of our friends and Tim's relatives how to salsa,” she goes on before turning to serious. “This day was especially important to me because my grandfather rallied during a two-year battle with cancer to come to the wedding. He stood, tall and proud, to take family photos and was able to enjoy the reception from one of the tables closest to the dance floor with my grandmother by his side. He even stood up to watch me walk down the aisle. His presence there meant the world to me then; and it does even more so now, considering that he passed away on July 6. It's a memory I'll cherish forever.”

Ready to start their honeymoon, the Barkleys left the next day for South Beach, where they spent five days before coming back home to start their lives as man and wife, ready to spend the next 20 years—and the next after that—together as one.

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Slidell Heritage Festival, honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces. Family and friends are welcome for the night of fun, food and drinks and of course the fireworks. Every year this Festival is put on to raise money for local non-profits.

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SLIDELL MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM | CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNDRAISER

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Eric & Kelly D'aunoy-Jones

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Is there anything better than a pina colada sipping, tropical shirt wearing, Santa who is raising money for the Beautiful City of Slidell? The Keep Slidell Beautiful fundraiser kicked off by snapping pictures with Santa in his red suit then moved onto wonderful food, beverages galore at the open bar, and live entertainment by the band, Witness. The celebration attendees were lively with cheer in a mix of both summer beach vacation wear and traditional red & green Christmas holiday outfits.

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Mike Bruno’s Northshore Harley Davidson was the lunch spot for many locals and friends from afar. They had delicious barbeque chicken for all to grab a plate and enjoy.

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community EST Business Alliance to Host Inaugural Business Summit 2021 The East St. Tammany Business Alliance will host its inaugural Business Summit 2021 onSeptember 1 st at The Harbor Center in Slidell. The full day conference, presented by SMH/Ochsner, will feature nationally renowned key note speakers, vendors, breakout sessions and networking. Additional sponsors include The Silver Slipper Casino, Chase Bank, In-Telecom Fidelity Bank and St. Tammany Corp.

Alan Reyes, a hypnotist and wildly entertaining keynote speaker, will open the day with Let’s Change Behavior! Reyes will demonstrate the awesome power of the subconscious mind and share techniques to change behavior and acquire the productive habits of truly exceptional performers. Dima Ghawi, author of Breaking Vases-Shattering Limitations & Daring to Thrive, is the featured mid-day keynote. Dima’s tale will inspire and resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to overcome their own hardships or who desire the courage to forge their own path.

Commander Drew Brown will deliver the closing keynote with a presentation on The Eleven Facts in Life. Brown who was called a “National Treasure” by the CEO of Proctor and Gamble and a “Real American Hero” by the Secretary of State of the United States, has spoken before the US Senate, numerous Fortune 500 companies, prominent universities, sports teams and law enforcement organizations. Commander Drew Brown is more than a motivational speaker. He inspires his audiences to rise to any challenge and never settle for mediocrity.

Mark Lewis, author of Give a Damn!, and Jordan Tabor who will speak on cyber security will captivate during the general presentations. Attendees will have the opportunity to take advantage of eleven morning and afternoon breakout sessions that will provide information on a wide variety of topics. The day will also provide lots of opportunities to network and visit with vendors who will highlight their products and services. Wrapping up the Summit will be a B2B networking opportunity featuring a photo booth.

Registration is now open for attendees and vendors by visiting estbusinessalliance.com. Early Bird registration through August 1 st is $60 members and $80 non-members. Regular registration is $75 members and $100 non-members. Leadership packages include registration for three attendees and is $175 members and $250 non-members. A limited number of sponsor opportunities remain.

Post Pandemic Events Abound at The Harbor Center Events at The Harbor Center, like other venues, slowed to a trickle during the pandemic shutdown. However, one look at the calendar now tells a completely different story, with an ever-growing slate of events for the people to enjoy as they are finally able to gather again.

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memories in the remainder of 2021. The, HERP Exotic Reptile & Pet Show, Slidell Gun & Knife Show, Newcomer’s Sell-A-Bration and the Gulf Coast Sportsmen and Outdoor Expo are all on tap. The music lovers out there are in for a treat as the Lobby Lounge features nationally touring artists each month. Fundraisers hosted by Free NOLA, Ducks Unlimited, Bras for a Cause and Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor promise attendees an evening of fun that makes a difference.

Looking for a different kind of excitement? Check out Bayou Showdown, the Northshore Games, Pickle in the Dell, the GNOCC ExtraVETTEganza and the Chamber’s Fan Up Pep Rally. The American Elder Abuse Conference also returns to the Harbor Center and the EST Business Alliance will host its inaugural Business Summit.

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Still want more? The Friends of the Harbor Center will bring back some community favorites. The Senior Appreciation luncheon will once again treat 400+ East St. Tammany seniors to a delightful lunch and music by DJ Rockin’ Ron. The Friends will also host the LA Food Truck Festival, presented by the Silver Slipper Casino. With attendance expected to exceed its previous 4,500, the festival will feature food trucks, vendors, a Kid’s Zone and music by Christian Serpas and Supercharger. Finally, the U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Toys for Tots concert returns to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

As you can see, events abound at The Harbor Center. Whatever your interest, there’s something for everyone so get ready for a fun and exciting end to 2021. Visit their website at harborcenter.org for more information on these and other events.

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