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In the Mardi Review issue, you will find pages full of royalty from krewes all across the Northshore. The Community Leader in this issue comes from the Krewe of Eve as we share the husband and wife duo, Barbara and David Burns. You will also find another dynamic traveling husband and wife team, Amanda and David Boles, in our Social Influencer section. Engagement season is coming to a close and we encourage you to gain wedding inspiration from the Crain wedding in this issue.

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CONTENTS MARCH 2022

FEATURES

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Impact & Give Back:

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Bride:

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Community Leader:

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Supermom:

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La Belle Maison:

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People You Should Know:

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Kelly Kicking Cancer

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McKenna + Daniel

Queen Barbara and King David Burns

Brittany DeVun

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Frank Stuart and Vince Liuzza III

Stacy Faulkner

Amanda and David Boles

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or millions of people around the world, “cancer” is a word that has shaken the very foundation of their reality, snaking its vice-like grip around their lives and holding on with everything it has.

Advances of modern medicine have made incredible inroads into treatments that slow its growth and even destroy it, but it’s still too much a threat—and one that, until it is completely eradicated, will still cast a cloud over humanity.

Seeing no age, no sex, no economic status, cancer is a great equalizer, though we often forget just how aggressively it can target even someone young and healthy. For Kelly O’Mahoney, a collegiate soccer player at Mississippi College who competed in a beauty pageant and maintained an impressive GPA, cancer was never even on her radar, until a diagnosis of brain cancer in 2013. One year and one month after being diagnosed, Kelly lost her battle, and so began another one—one that was taken up by her parents and loved ones as they took up arms in an effort to keep others from suffering the same loss.

Created in 2015, Kelly O’Mahoney, Inc.—more widely known as Kelly Kicking Cancer—was formed in Kelly’s honor by Susan and Larry O’Mahoney, along with a group of their friends.

“Kelly had so much life in her, and so much to live for,” says Susan. “She was such a fighter! We did not want her passing to be in vain, and we want to keep other people from going through the tragedy that we experienced. That was the inspiration for creating the organization, and that is still what drives us. That is our mission: Honoring Kelly O'Mahoney's life and spirit by funding research to eradicate brain cancer.”

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Through donations made to the Kenneth R. Peak Brain and Pituitary center at Houston Methodist Hospital, Kelly Kicking Cancer helps fund cutting edge brain cancer research, thereby helping numerous cancer patients. Since 2015, the organization has donated over $250,000. “I think working with the scientists and doctors to promote brain cancer research and finding a cure for brain cancer is incredibly important,” says Susan. “I am very proud of the work that we are doing to make people aware of brain cancer and to raise funding for brain cancer research. Every day that we do this, every dollar that we raise, we are honoring our daughter and fighting for other daughters and sons.”

As they carry on the work of their mission, the team at Kelly Kicking Cancer faces the challenges of any nonprofit as well as some very personal ones. “It is very difficult to talk about your child dying,” Susan admits. “My husband was our spokesperson and really did a great job, but he passed away two years ago. So now I have a lot more responsibility to the organization and furthering its mission in both of their names. It was something that was very important to us, so now it is even more important to me. Raising money is never easy, but our community has been very generous.”

For Kelly Kicking Cancer, putting 100 percent of their efforts and the money they collect into the cause is an important aspect of the way the organization operates. “We collect money and donate it directly to the people who are working on a cure for cancer,” Susan explains. “We have no overhead, and our whole nonprofit organization is based on volunteers.

We have no paid members. All of our funding comes from donations and fundraisers, and people know exactly where their money is going when they make a donation. We have a gala every year, and Doctor Baskin, who leads the research, sends a video that we show, thanking us for the donation and telling us exactly what they are doing with it. I believe that, with our help and funding, they will find a cure for cancer.”

Through events including an annual Shamrock Sprint 5K and one mile Fun Run every March as well as a gala in November, Kelly Kicking Cancer offers opportunities for the community to be an active part of the organization and bring in even more donations. Naturally, COVID created challenges, but they kept their eyes steady on their goals. “We have had to change our events to virtual events for the past year and a half,” Susan notes. “But this coming March 12th, we are having our first in person 5K since COVID began. It will be held at the Covington Trailhead at 8 AM on March 12th.”

As they forge ahead, Kelly O’Mahoney, Inc., delivers kicks to the disease that will, hopefully, one day sink the defining goal, winning the last match to defeat cancer forever.

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It was a lively evening filled with Mardi Gras fun and delicious drinks at the Art of the Cocktail event hosted by the Hammond Regional Arts Center. This event supports the HRAC mission of providing access to the arts for all on the NorthShore. Restaurants and bars from all over Hammond competed for awards earned for best drinks of the night. It was a beautiful night for celebrating the arts and carnival time!

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Stephanie McKeough, Frank DiVittorio

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Lanny Miller, Megan Lerch, Noor Azzawu, Kristen Rouge

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Lynn Scherer, Christy Womack

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As seventh graders, McKenna Veca and Daniel Crain could never have foreseen that they’d ever get together—much less that they’d end up falling in love. But after starting out as friends and then beginning to date four years later as high school juniors, the two spent the next eight years strengthening their relationship and falling even more in love.

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fter eight years, it was clear to Daniel that it was time to make theirs a love that would last forever. Taking the romance of their surroundings as a cue, Daniel did just that during a trip to Florence, Italy, in September of 2019. “In the middle of the day while we were exploring museums and walking around the city, we stopped in a piazza to take some photos,” recalls McKenna, who works as a content specialist, while Daniel works as an engineer.

“All of the sudden, he got down on one knee and proposed! It was so special and a perfect surprise.”

As perfect as the proposal was, the wedding planning was anything but. In fact, Daniel and McKenna had to reschedule their wedding twice before they were actually able to marry because of COVID-19 shut-downs and Hurricane Ida. Finally, on November 6, 2021, McKenna dressed in a fit-to-flare Amsale silk and lace dress with a train and cathedral length veil to walk down the aisle at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans.

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With their 12 attendants gathered around and their friends and family looking on, the couple exchanged vows and were pronounced man and wife. Naturally, there were some memorable moments that will forever be part of their story. “One of our guest busses got in a very minor fender bender on the way to the church and delayed the ceremony,” says McKenna. “Everyone was totally fine, and we laughed about it because we had already had to postpone the wedding twice because of COVID and Hurricane Ida, so it was felt like just our luck. But we were so happy to be finally getting married that the little delay didn’t matter. Also, during our ceremony, I was so excited that I accidentally jumped the first kiss before the priest said it was time. We had to redo it at the right part of the ceremony!”

Premature kisses aside, the wedding went off without a hitch once it was underway.

Following the ceremony, they joined their guests for a reception at The Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter, where they dined on a buffet of delicious food including gumbo, oysters and a pasta station. “All of our guests raved about the food and are still telling us that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding,” notes McKenna.

After dining and dancing, the newly married Crains cut into their cake, five tiers with layers of almond mousseline filling, raspberry filling and pineapple filling on different tiers between almond crumb. Adding to the sweet occasion, the couple and their guests finished the night off indulging in some delicious mini beignets as a late-night snack before second lining through the French quarter at the end of the reception.

After being sent off with well wishes for the future, the couple began their honeymoon—a second honeymoon, to be more accurate. “We actually couldn’t rebook our original honeymoon when we postponed again for Ida, so we had to go on our honeymoon before the wedding,” McKenna explains. “We went to Cabo. Then, after our wedding, we extended our stay in the French Quarter for a couple days for a minimoon.”

Now back home in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Crains have settled into life knowing that they can weather storms and shutdowns. And that love, even when it’s delayed, is worth the wait.

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OYAL HEARTS The New Orleans area is synonymous with Mardi Gras and, of course, the many krewes that operate throughout the local community, keeping their fingers on the pulse of needs and issues that affect that community.

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For the past 36 years, the Krewe of Eve has been one of those communityminded krewes, involving themselves with many community projects and contributing to such organizations as the Greater Mandeville Police Foundation and The Food Bank in addition to helping with Habitat for Humanity’s Women's Build and being part of the D.A.R.E. convention. Clearly, they are much more than the beautiful parades for which they have become so well known.

As part of the krewe, Barbara and David Burns were elected to be king and queen in November of 2021, with a year of reign ahead of them. “We knew that we were going to be king and queen for quite a while before the announcement was finally made in November,” Barbara recalls. “It was really hard keeping that a secret! You know, and you want to share with family and friends because it’s so exciting and such an honor.”

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Celebrating their 35th anniversary a year late because COVID shut down the parades for an entire year, the Krewe of Eve is looking forward to once again operating at full strength, and the Burnses are happy to be part of that future and what it holds for their community. “Like everyone, I hope to see the pandemic in my rearview mirror,” says Barbara. “I would also like to see more programs for our young people that will keep them active and out of trouble. We also need to better our education system to provide our youth with the skills that will help to make them successful in life.”

For Barbara, the youth of the community—and their education—is a passion.

A retired teacher who began her teaching career in Morgan City and then returned to Hammond to teach Social Studies at various schools, Barbara eventually found her way to Southeastern Louisiana University, where she was a member of the History and Political Science faculty. She primarily lectured in Western Civilization and American History classes but also worked with

the Social Studies Education majors before beginning to work with the dual enrollment program for schools in nine different parishes. Now, she devotes herself—both with time as well as financial support—to various fundraisers. “Too often, there aren't enough volunteers,” she notes.

That civic mindedness is something that both Barbara and David share, and something that made them ideal to hold the roles as king and queen of the krewe—as is their love for the krewe itself. “My favorite thing about the Krewe of Eve is the friendships that I have made,” Barbara says. “Each friendship brings a new perspective on ways to serve the community. A friend will be involved in a particular community project and will say, ‘Why don't you join me?’ Once you are in, you are in.”

Married 41 years, the Burnses love living on the NorthShore. “Just think about the atmosphere on the NorthShore,” says Barbara. “You don't have to do anything in particular to have a good time here. We love to dine at some of our fabulous restaurants, and we go to the farmer’s markets—usually just to see what is available and to talk to the people that we meet along the way. Walking along the lakefront is something else we enjoy, as is biking the Tammany Trace. We don't have any one particular trail head that we like to start from, we just love the serenity of the ride. We get some exercise and get to enjoy nature at the same time, and sometimes we will bring a picnic lunch—particularly if we are biking into Fontainebleau State Park. We go to the lake for our picnic, though sometimes we stop at restaurants along the way.”

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NEW ORLEANS | KREWE OF PRIMA DONNAS

Lisa Galan, Queen Sue Capitelli, Claire Capitelli, Hali Scott, Debbie Chatalain, Debbie Evans and Lynn Abide

Christina Ladner, Brittany Henshaw and Karen Williams

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Shani Dominique and Melissa Smith

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The Prima Donna Marching Club has been making its mark on New Orleans since 2009. Decked out in hand-beaded, theme inspired bustiers created by each member and fabulous head-pieces designed by Queens Sue Capitelli and Debbie Evans, the Prima Donnas bring their special kind of style to Mardi Gras.

Christie Gillen and Darnelle Levy

Tiffoney Lajaunie and Julie Clements

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Lisa and Jose Galan

Camille, Deanna and Everett Rolling

Sharon Toups, Bailey Morgan, Jan Autin and Peyton Morgan

Blaire Jemison and Lauren Coxe

Rebecca D Soine MD, Natalie Weil and Rachel Shields

Claire, Sue and Andrew Capatelli

Kathleen Huval and Colleen Hollifield

Jeanne Arceneaux, Stephanie Frederick, Arielle Berg and Becca Martinez

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Amy Carbonette Cioll, Elizabeth Fisher, Sheila Dugger, Leigh Ann Wall and Madison Dugger

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NEW ORLEANS | KREWE OF PRIMA DONNAS

Claire and Sue Capitelli

Laura Russo and Julie McCulla

Deanna Rolling and Christy Gillen

Julie Parent, Tiffoney Lajaunie, Debbie Evans, Julie Clements and Jose Galan

Erin Morvant and Cara Barthomew

Lynn Abide, Steph Cook, Debbie Chatalain, Sue Capitelli and Claire Capitelli

Julie Parent, Tiffoney Lajaunie and Julie Clements

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Emily Wagner, Rebecca D Soine MD and Susanne Core

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HAMMOND | KREWE OF OMEGA

Tracy, Hannah and Bear Durham

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Joede Piazza, Denver Golmon, Ben Robertson

Heather and Harper Baker

Malachi Abraham and Deuce Nora

Lindsay Rushing, Jaime Blaney, and Lucas Blaney

Olivia Lazier and Dakota Fontenot

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Do you love to have a good time but don’t like the hustle and bustle of the big cities? Then The Krewe of Omega is the PERFECT parade for you and your people! Ten floats and Nineteen Kings & Queens throughout.

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Ryan Moran, Lauren Cogley and Aubrey LeMaire

Lauren Riddell and Mandi Deano

Pam Burton and Sherri Causey

Lisa, David, Amanda and Brett, Baker and Reece Bergeron

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KREWE OF EVE

Holly Lighthall, Jaclyn Meith, Jenny Milazzo and Heather Burbrink

Jason, Jessica Egan, Claire Egan & Faith Arnold

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KING & QUEEN David and Barbara Burns

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n 1986, six local residents decided to form a ladies’ Mardi Gras parade krewe. After many weeks of gathering information, they gave a party and invited local women. From this gathering, the Krewe of Eve started with 260 ladies.

Sadie, Sabrina Kemp, Heidi Kemp, Ashley Smith, Tiffany Johnson, Jasper Johnson

The Krewe of Eve first paraded in Mandeville on February 14, 1987, with their first theme, Famous Lovers. This year, Eve will parade with approximately 450 riders on February 18, 2022 with a theme of 35.2 And The Best Is Yet To Come. (It was the theme we were to have in 2021 before the parade was cancelled due to COVID so we added the .2 this year.)

While our organization is noted for its beautiful parade, Eve members also participate in many community projects. Through Eve, our members contribute to Greater Mandeville Police Foundation Gift Give-away and The Food Bank. We also help in Making Mandeville beautiful by picking up the Litter with Glitter.

Jack Gettys, Kelli Vandeventer, Paul bickham,Kristin Bickham and Bonnie Van Deventer

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MADISONVILLE | KREWE OF TCHEFUNCTE

Darren and Mindy Gaunt

Jamie, Sed, Jessie, Jiaire Pierce

Blake, Lauren and Brittany Tassin, Reed White, Lane Tassin

Sarah and Lauren Tassin

Rhonda Schultheis, Mike and Jennifer Crampton, Ross Crampton

Darren Hartman and Eric Hessler

Henry Kuhn and Alex Tanguis

Eric Riley, Dana Riley, Rhonda Futrell, Mike Futrell

Gay and Rickie Giroir

Thasanee Fitzgerald, Hunter Blocker, Wan Blocker, Lucy Matherne, Alison Matherne, Ralph Goodrich

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Gabriel, Erica, Nate, Shawn, Camryn, Noah Freitas

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Roger Wibright, Desiree Wibright, Jennie Pinac, Roger Pinac

Gracie and Meghan Heisser

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Charlene Mancuso and Lindsey Johnson

KING & QUEEN Tim Bounds and Jennie Jones

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rganized in 1973, the Krewe of Tchefuncte grew out of a love for the Tchefuncte River and the traditions and history of the Town of Madisonville. The Krewe celebrates maritime life on the historic river which is located on LA-Hwy 22 between Mandeville and Ponchatoula.

Gemma Baham, Caitlin Threeton, Megan Moran, Maverick Baham

The Krewe typically parades 2 Saturdays before Mardi Gras at 1:00 pm Mardi Gras in Madisonville has a long history that dates back to 1891 when the first Mardi Gras Ball was held in town at the United Benevolent Hall by the Women’s Progressive Club. For 122 years, the tradition has been sporadically celebrated with Balls, street parades and, for the past 49 years, with the Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade and Ball.

Jean, Rebeca, Amelia, Jennifer, Adeline Aragon

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COVINGTON | KREWE OF OLYMPIA

Beausus, Regina, Klaus

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Covington Police & Fire

Ashley Poche and Heather Frye

Lauren Parrish Jonathan Sturcken

Jen and Jason Martin, Brandy Ocmann

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Dan and Cindy Cheramie, Jeannie Bryan, Robin Ellender

Elizabeth Sims and Evan Kennedy

Meagan Knight, Haley Mobley, Kristina and Miles Seal

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Jake Sembera, Luke Bergeron, Reed Schimpf, Stella Dorland

Katie Carlson and Dr. Christopher Lamy

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Hadley Stark and Isabella Seigert

KING & QUEEN Zeus LVI and Hope Robinson

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n 1965, a group of friends were having lunch at The Galley Restaurant across from the Covington Courthouse. Among them were Lieutenant Colonel Earl Wilson, Warren Illing, Sr. pharmaceutical sales manager, H. M. “Ole” Olson, a Delta Airline Pilot, and James Heinritz, a local insurance agent. It was shortly after Mardi Gras, and the conversation turned to the Lions Club parade on Mardi Gras morning in Covington.

Colonel Wilson commented that many St. Tammany residents in rural areas probably had never seen a “New Orleans style” parade, adding “wouldn’t it be great to bring one to the community?” By the end of the meeting, plans were under way to form a carnival organization in Covington. Each participant in the project was given the task of signing up 25 members for the organization. By the end of the week, approximately 100 enthusiastic members had formed the Mystic Krewe of Olympia.

Ashley Farris, Megan Stark, Susie Rubin, Debbie Quintana

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SLIDELL | KREWE OF TITANS

Dayna Ford and Fred Richardson

Anna, Damian and Owen Davenport

April, Kenzie, Ava and Tommy Stone Jr

Mark Hart and Gerard Rodriguez

Stacy Rodriguez, Gabriel and Harley Rutecki

Joe and Amy Hart

Justin Adkinson and Aaron Hingle

Mike Ryan, John Norman and Kenny Kreeger

Karen and Bryan Foy

Donna Moore, Peyton Petkovich and Mark Adkinson

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Sonia Fox and Sophie Norman

Corey and Zanuana Steele

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KING & QUEEN Doug Drennan & Jennifer Drennan

Rhonda Ryan, Donna Moore and Maritza Authement

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his coed krewe was established in 2010 by a group of Carnival veterans who wanted to bring the merriment of Mardi Gras to the streets of Slidell in a high-quality, family-oriented, nighttime parade.

Josh, Mari, Joshua Jr and Jonah Fricke

Vinny and Morgan Calamari

King Titans XI Doug Drennan and Queen Titans XI Jennifer Drennan, along with the Royal Court, will lead the parade that will include a line up of beautiful, true New Orleans style super floats and a marching band line up that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Features traditional floats with over 300 riders and some of the best marching bands from Louisiana and Mississippi. Starts in Fritchie Park

Ken Smith and Elizabeth Brito

Amanda Behre, Giana and Makensi Kreeger

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SLIDELL | KREWE OF DIONYSUS

Kaitlyn, Joe, Kinley, and Nevaeh

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Jack Lenz, Dani Meyers and Jim Schroeder

Jax and Kerri Terranova

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George Downey, Trish and Danny Owens

Jean Crum and Sandra Davis

Chris Garton and Jamie Thompson

Kathleen, Alan, Roman and Greyson Galdamez

Amber Trochta and Jason Hernandez

Devin Buuck-Whitfield and Lee Miller

Kariah Buckley and Alana Gandy

Scooby Doo, Paul and Parker Glorioso

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Lieu Clark, Travis Clark, Evan Clark, Jeff Vo, KAtherine Alongi,Dominick Alongi, Giuliana Alongi, Gabriella Alongi, Giovanni Alongi, Ava Vo

Dorian Francis, Rafe Martinez, Gabriel Cucinella

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Parker, Sara and Jase Mayfield

KING & QUEEN John Willman and Jacey Hoffmann

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ionysus (or Bacchus in Roman Mythology) is the ancient Greek God (or Olympian) of winemaking and wine, along with “inspired madness.” It is with that in mind that The Krewe of Dionysus was founded in 1985 by a group of Northshore businessmen with the intention of bringing a family oriented old fashioned Mardi Gras good time to the City of Slidell.

Amanda and Gabrielle

Kelly LaFleur and Corey Gomez

The King of Dionysus is selected by the membership during the annual Coronation Ball. The King then selects his queen and the two reign for a full year.

For the last thirteen years, the Krewe has chosen a young man to be our GRAND MARSHALL. These young men have faced life’s challenges head on; it is this spirit that inspires the Krewe in everything we do.

The courage of these young men and their families is hard for most to comprehend, but not the Krewe.

This is why we rally behind him and his family to lead the Krewe on parade day.

Darnell Kline, Barbara Beckley, and Shirley Bullock

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SLIDELL | KREWE OF SELENE

Celia Delaschott, Rose Prejean-Harris and Angela White Bazile

Elizabeth Carrone, Eileen Nauman and Rachel Meek

Christine Mahar and Deanna Miller- Davis

Brigette Terrell, Velita Navarre, Terrie Thompkins, Trudy Collins and Kristina Snuggs Harris

Meteorologist Shelby Latino and Marti Richard

Rhonda Ryan and Maritza Authement

Bryan Burkhardt, Nathan Sisco, Aaron Donarski, James Hannicut, David Leach & Remy Moreau

Kathleen Schock and Liz Lauricella

Myya Magee, Robyn Marques, Jennifer Johnson, Nicole Salvaggio and Brindley Salvaggio

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Mia Mackenzie, Chris Mackenzie and Christy Mackenzie

KREWE OF SELENE

Left back: Desiree Allums and Tiffany McCarthy; Left Front: Kayla Tolar, Rebecca Birkett; Catherine Leach in middle; Right back: Grace Loup & Clair Colvin; Right front: Margee Jardin-Smith & Jessica Sidora

Amy Guerra and Dayna Coslan

Deborah Worttman, Amanda Molaison and Dottie Encalade

Caylee Rushing, Sierra Carlton, Railey Mouton, Destiny Beasley, Savannah Loeffler, Felicity Divinagracia, Mia Mackenzie and Christy Mackenzie

KING & QUEEN Hunt Graydon and Catherine Leach

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he Krewe of Selene parades in Slidell, LA on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. It has been in existence since 1998, founded by a group of local professional women.

Selene is named after the Greek goddess of the moon from mythology. She is known for her great beauty as she crosses the night sky, bathing mortals in her rays of light.

Officers Taylor Frisard, Laura Schuckman, Traci Plaisance, Margaret Diaz and Amanda Thomas

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COVINGTON | LION’S CLUB MARDI GRAS PARADE

Jackson, Joanna, Jeff Picone with Felix Aceves & Michelle Richard

Mallory & Richard Guillot

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Stephanie & Raiden Banchs with Sue Burden

Photos by Casey Varnado

The Covington Lions Club rolled for their 62nd parade on Mardi Gras day. The crowds gathered early to stake out their spots to enjoy the family-friendly Mardi Gras experience. For some, it was their first while others were seasoned vets. The 18-float parade was the best the people had seen in quite sometime.

Sheyenne Jourdan with Michael Saltalmachia

Remie, Roman, Olivia & Jordan Rabito

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Hayes and Candice Mahoney

J.W. Hunt & Katie Hunt

Sabrina, Sophia & Joseph Vutera with Judi & Peter Tesvich

Brenda, Cade & Jessie Blades

Kristi & Jeff Bauer

John & Meredith Segura with Zulu

Amber and Howard Harper

Val Chauvin & Maverick

Rudy Philibert & Vikki Gerbitz

Jesse & Isabella Rose Mingo

Leslie Hadsky, Shari Purvis & Melissa Varnado

Lindsay Gardner with Kambree & Brittany Hamel

Lessie, Mollie, Will Reetz with Richard & Lisa Bruno & Melissa Thornhill & Brad

Brittany, Brennan, Hayden & Drew Fussell

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COVINGTON | CHRISTWOOD PARADE

Anne Butts, Judie Boudin, Sherwood Githens and Anne Githens

Kelly Hessel, Colette Crouere, Raina Rudolph, Liz Barlett, Elizabeth Jackson, Devin Tournillon and Molly Malkemus

Phoebe Cummins, Rae Rae Pertuit, Ebbie and Mary Richardson

KREWE OF Myralynn and Allen Gibbs

Tom and Laurie Bailey

Photos by Jen Meadows

Mardi Gras was in full force at Christwood Retirement Community as residents enjoyed the krewe of Christwood that circled the parking lot on the grounds. Children from Christ Episcopal School brought their smiles as they walked from school to join in on the festivities.

Miley Cox and Wanda Benton

Dottie Heiss and Peter Cutt

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Karla Patridge, Laura Valladares, Cindy Riecke, Kimberly Hill and Rose Mobley

Faye Talbot, P. H. Price and Frances Phares

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DeVun also appreciates that she can share that feeling of enrichment with her children. “My kids love coming to the hospital any chance they get to lend a helping hand or just to visit with the animals and give them lots of love—and lots of treats,” DeVun says with a fond smile. “My children are recognizing how important it is to help family, but they also see the perks of working with family because I am able to step away or take time off of work to attend school functions such as class Christmas parties or volunteer opportunities for them. I never have to worry about not being there for something, and I love that my children know that I enjoy being involved in all aspects of their lives.”

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“One thing I learned from my mother is the importance of volunteering, and that is something I want my children to always be involved in.”

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As a working woman who is also a mom, DeVun has found things to be proud of in both realms. Even more so, she takes pride in volunteering and being involved in the community—and she sees that her children are reaping the benefits of the pride she’s taking in what she’s doing. “I feel that I am able to enrich my kids’ lives with all different types of opportunities,” she notes. “One thing I learned from my mother is the importance of volunteering, and that is something I want my children to always be involved in. She is the director of events at the Madisonville Maritime Museum, and that is a place that I love to volunteer. Their staff is amazing, and I truly feel like I can be involved in our town and help make a difference. My children are always along for the volunteer work with me when it comes to picking up trash for Keep Madisonville Beautiful or volunteering with the Wooden Boat Festival. I want my children to see how great it feels to find a passion and then figure out ways to help.”

Naturally, there have been things to learn as she juggles everything on her plate. “The biggest lesson I have learned is time management,” notes the 31-year-old. “Between working at the hospital and being a stay-at-home mom, it’s a constant struggle to keep everyone’s schedules in order. I have learned to rotate my time so that I can always be there for every baseball or soccer practice as well as dance and gymnastics. This season of life I am in with small children is so much fun but also very busy. They are constantly wanting to try new activities and learn new things, which I am always on board to encourage.”

In spending time with her children, DeVun has created some traditions that will always be fond memories when they are older.

“Our main priority is carving out quality time together as often as possible. Each week, we have family movie night, and the kids get to take turns picking a movie to all sit down and watch together.

We also have a tradition to attend an LSU game each season with the kids. They love to cheer on the Tigers and walk around campus to see where we attended classes,” says the LSU alumni.

“For us, it’s a fun way of showing our children our past experiences and creating new ones together.”

Those memories—fond as they may be—are not the most important thing she wants her children to remember, however.

“I want my children to always remember how involved I am and always will be in their lives,” DeVun says. “I hope they cherish the memories we are constantly creating with each other through traveling the world and exploring, as well as volunteering and always being there for family. The one thing money cannot buy is a moment of time. It is important for me to teach them to always live in the moment and embrace every second!”

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uilt in 2000, the home belies its decades through the couple’s thoughtful renovations, giving incredible attention to detail by the two men whose day-to-day routines involve paying attention to details. “This was a complete renovation, and all furnishings were purchased specifically for this home, sourced by Lesle Veca of V Home & Interiors,” says Liuzza, who co-owns Southern Window Accents with Stuart, in addition to his role as owner and broker of Liuzza Realty Group. “Lesle and David have been friends of ours for 20 years, and we trust her to understand our style. She dedicated countless hours to working with Frank to find the perfect furnishings for every space; and when shipping delays were a challenge, she sourced local craftsmen to custom-make what was needed.”

Constructed with a nod to the architecture of the West Indies blended with Southern charm, the waterfront condo opens its arms to welcome its owners to light-filled spaces that, while nearly devoid of color save for varying shades of charcoal and gray, are densely populated with textures and accents that sparkle or shine. The result is what Stuart coins as “lakefront chic,” though there is not a stick of coastal kitsch to be found in the mix. Instead, the rooms have been lavishly decorated with pieces of quality which are often the topic of conversation for anyone visiting the home.

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“The aesthetic is an overall transitional theme that combines traditional lighting, furniture, and window treatments with more modern elements such as the doorknobs, bathroom tiles, dark bathroom cabinets, and bold furniture colors,” says Veca. “Bold” is a relative term here, as their furniture does not stray from the gray and charcoal line they have drawn.

Built on the foundation of good bones from the original architecture and footprint of the home, the finishes are what truly make the spaces.

The couple removed all interior doors and lighting, gutted the kitchen and baths, and tore out the flooring. Guided through the renovation process by Mitch Guillot of MG Interior Designs, Stuart chose new finishes including flooring, bathroom tile, cabinets, appliances, counters, and EMTEK crystal doorknobs. They then entrusted Lesle Veca with the task of hand-selecting their furniture, mirrors, lighting, and even their cabinet pulls to perfectly fit every space. As exacting as their standards are, there were, of course, some pieces that Stuart and Liuzza brought in themselves: the master bed frame and an office desk custom made by Nick Dischler, balcony tables custom made by Keith Dufour of Louisiana Cypress Lumber Co., and original art by David Harouni of New Orleans. Naturally, Southern Window Accents supplied the custom window treatments: linen drapes in living room, motorized velvet drapes in the master bedroom, motorized Perfect Sheer shades in the master bath, office, and guest room. “The motorization technology just puts the window treatments over the top,” Liuzza notes.

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As one of the most used spaces, the kitchen was given a great deal of attention, kitted with only the best. The space, slightly off-bubble from a true L-shape, is lined with custom cabinetry boasting Taj Mahal quartzite counters, inset with stainless Dacor appliances and a Hoshizaki ice machine as well as pull-out pantry drawers and hidden electric outlets. A large center island offers bar seating along with a beverage center and wine fridge—perfect for the couple who loves to entertain.

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The master suite is a continuation of the monochromatic theme, with accents that make it feel lavish and sanctuarylike: motorized white velvet drapes add a touch of luxury, while crystal lamps bring in an edge of glamour. The ensuite is slightly more modern, with slate-colored cabinets and coordinating shower floor tiles, three tall gold-framed mirrors, antique gold plumbing hardware from Kohler, and—of course—custom closets.

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Every inch of the home is a labor of love—and one that Stuart and Liuzza can proudly claim as theirs, having left their previous home to start a new chapter of their lives. “After living in—and loving—The Sanctuary for 16 years, we were ready to live in a walkable community with restaurants, coffee shops, stores, and bars close by,” says Liuzza. “The condo has a secure, gated courtyard entrance with carport parking, a large furnished common area, and a gorgeous oak tree. We love the location, and it’s an amazing place to live at this point in our lives.”

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STACY FAULKNER Plush, soft, and oh so huggable, the “I have the privilege of walking with kids through some very tough days and see teddy bear wall at Hope House in them feel better with each passing week,” Stacy continues. “I’m so proud of the STORY BY KAYLA BERTUCCI Covington is filled with something work we do and my whole team is just amazing. I know not everyone has a job that may seem so simple to the they love, but I truly love coming to work every day.” average Joe, but to kids and teens who’ve been abused, this is their comfort and hope. Journeying to a healthier The incredible work Stacy has done for Hope House hasn’t gone unnoticed. Just tomorrow from the most difficult time in their lives, these children are navigating this past year, Stacy was awarded the state’s Mental Counselor of the Year by through therapy from the help of some of the most dedicated therapists in the Louisiana Mental Health Counselors Association (LMHCA), a division of Louisiana Counseling Association. Beyond that incredible recognition, the mayor south Louisiana. of Covington, Mark Johnson, also made time to come to the award presentation Take Stacy Faulkner, for example. Stacy started her career as an Instructional and present a second award from Hope House, acknowledging Stacy’s selection Designer at Xerox Corporation for 18 years, but her heart was being called to a as Counselor of the Year. higher purpose. That’s why she began attending grad school at night to pursue a career she would love for the rest of her life, and that career was becoming a “I still can’t believe I was chosen as the first ever recipient of this award!” Stacy says. “I’m so grateful and honored to be recognized for doing work I love. I worked Licensed Professional Counselor. nights and weekends to finish graduate school and internship while working full“Hope House is my home away from home, Stacy describes. “It’s got such a time, all the while hoping I had made the right decision to change careers later in comfortable, safe, welcoming vibe from the moment you enter. When I tell people, life. My goal was to move back to New Orleans, work for a CAC and eventually I work with children who have been abused, they generally think it must be very become the Clinical Director – and here we are! To be recognized by my peers sad and depressing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.” is so rewarding and I feel very thankful.”

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“We love when people hold “bear drives” to bring those in for us,” says Stacy.

“We also need volunteers for fundraising events and various projects, and we always appreciate time donated to keep our space looking refreshed. Maybe the simplest thing people can do is attend a free training session on child abuse prevention, which we host monthly on site. Educating people on how to recognize signs of possible abuse and how to report it is the best way to directly help the kids in our community.”

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Pioneer is only for drivers 16 years and older. Multi-purpose utility vehicles can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, be responsible. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and appropriate clothing. Always wear your seat belt, and keep the side nets and doors closed. Avoid excessive speeds and be careful on difficult terrain. All muv drivers should watch the safety video “multipurpose utility vehicles: a guide to safe operation” and read the owner’s manual before operating the vehicle. Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, on public roads or with more than one passenger. Driver and passenger must be tall enough for seat belt to fit properly and to brace themselves with both feet firmly on the floor. Passenger must be able to grasp the hand hold with the seat belt on and both feet on the floor. Respect the environment when driving.

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