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contentsFebruary 2013

On the Cover14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Up Your Life

18ENTERPRISING WOMENDedicated Hearts and Hands—Laurie Jugan, President and Stephanie Hoppmeyer, Past President

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell ................................................ 18

HEALTH & FITNESSCervical Cancer Prevention ..............................................8

Knock-Knees are More Prone to Injury ...................... 20

Never Too Late To Act “Now” .......................................... 22

LEGALAffidavit of Small Succession ......................................... 25

BEAUTY & STYLEGive Him What He Really Wants ......................................7

Retail Calendar .................................................................... 12

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide ............................................... 16

LIFESTYLE & LEISUREEditor’s Pick: Light Up Your Life ..................................... 14

Fatal Distraction .................................................................. 22

Recipe: Cooking with Tea ................................................ 23

Mother Nature in the Winter Garden ......................... 26

Book Review: Two Graves ............................................... 27

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COMMUNITYAssociate Publisher’s Note .................................................5

Behind the Scenes ................................................................6

Northshore’s Best Voting ....................................................6

Charter Business HERO........................................................7

Save the Dates ..................................................................... 11

Enterprising Woman of The Year Ballot ..................... 21

Meet the Editor .................................................................. 24

Meet the Owner of Y.E.S. ................................................. 27

Mardi Gras Tips ................................................................... 28

February Events ................................................................. 30

Around Town........................................................................31

February Fun Fever ............................................................ 32

Mandeville Online .............................................................. 32

Dear Citizens of Slidell ...................................................... 32

Growth and Sustainment in 2013 ................................ 34

2013 Chairman of the Board .......................................... 34

Mardi Gras Calendar ......................................................... 35

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FEBRUARY IS THE month of love. My father

always told me that love is limitless; maybe

in some way it explains why I have five

brothers and sisters! My parents ran a boy’s

boarding school so I grew up surrounded by

an eclectic mix of people. From teachers and

gardeners to an African prince, they were all

treated like one of the family.

This month we introduce the newest

member of our Sophisticated Woman Magazine

family, Mara Beebe. What better way to get

to know her than to turn the tables and

ask her some of the questions we ask our

Enterprising Women. Go to page 24 to read

the interview.

This month our Enterprising Women

really show what it is to give back. Laurie

Jugan and Stephanie Hoppmeyer from the

Junior Auxiliary of Slidell (JAS) share their

stories and the story of JAS. They truly touch

so many lives and have helped so many on

the Northshore.

We also meet some realtors in the area

that share their knowledge and expertise

on the character and development of our

community.

The plans for the Annual Hats Off Lun-

cheon are well under way. We will introduce

our keynote speaker, Lauren Thom, also

known as Fleurty Girl, who will join us as we

honor the Enterprising Woman of 2012 and

open our hearts and provide support to this

years beneficiary, St. Tammany Outreach for

the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). Make sure

you save the date for Friday, April 5.

Have a safe and fun Mardi Gras season!. �

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Gwen Anderson, Senior Account Executive of over twelve years with SW, is committed to her sales career and enjoys the lasting relationships she has with all of her clients.

Laura Zammit is an Account Executive with a diverse background in marketing and promotions and business technology. She is a mother of two daughters and enjoys kayaking, biking and running.

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contributors

Behind the ScenesEnterprising Women, Laurie Jugan’s and Stephanie Hoppmeyer’s days are � lled with helping others. They took time out from their busy lives to prepare for their cover shoot. Design Specialist Sunni Sigrist and Molly Meyers-Zabala of Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville, expertly applied their make-up and styled their hair. It was then time to go to Salmen High School in Slidell to meet up with the rest of the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell for their cover shoot.

Cover photography: Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.com

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

In the January 2013 issue of Sophisticated Woman Magazine, in the Enterprising Woman feature, Invest in Your Child’s Future, the opening of the Northshore Huntington o� ce was incorrectly printed as 2009. The correct year that Ann Habisreitinger Barre’ opened the Northshore location was 1999.

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GIFTS І beauty

MANY OF MY clients tell me they want to

amp it up when it comes to romance but

struggle with feeling sexy. While many

women may prep for a date in advance,

Valentine’s Day should be no exception. I

always tell them that they have come to

the right place - I just so happen to be the

expert on this subject! Feeling sexy begins

when you know you look good in and

under your clothes.

For those looking for fuzz-free Valentine’s

love, I like to start my clients with an inti-

mate waxing session. Options vary from a

basic bikini to the more daring Brazilian

wax, which leaves skin smooth and hair-

free for weeks. With Valentine’s Day right

around the corner, many of my clients

choose to leave a heart-shape or vajazzle

the area with Swarovski crystals.

If you are considering baring it all, there

are a few things you need to know. The

most important is to seek out a profession-

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and uses safe and hygienic practices. This

is not the service you want to experiment

with, so spend the few extra bucks to

ensure your lady parts are in good hands!

Make sure to grow out your hair for at

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What He Really Wants This Valentine’s Day

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Julie T. HuynhSalmen High School

Our February Charter HERO Julie T. Huynh

Contact Carrie McAdams, Business Account Executive at 985.377.2093 or [email protected] with questions

concerning your business communications needs.www.SophisticatedWoman.com

Excellence Award

Salmen High School senior Julie T. Huynh wants to “live life to the fullest”. She is the vice president of Interact and the Beta Club, and participates in Robotics, Safe Driving, Mu Alpha Theta, Juniors in Service, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. She was selected this past summer to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and was invited to serve as a future RYLA counselor. Julie had the opportunity in 2011 to visit relatives in Vietnam and is deter-mined to take advantage of every option available to her.

Julie is an honor student with a 3.9 GPA, she plays soccer, is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and is self-taught in guitar. Julie created the Asian Club at Salmen after noticing the need to expose students to di� erent cultures and to dispel com-mon stereotypes. The Asian Club now has over 30 members and has raised funding for leukemia and cancer patients in their area.

Julie works at the Old Towne Soda Shop in Slidell and plans to attend LSU for Veterinary Medicine. Julie’s parents taught her “the humblest person gains the most out of life”.

Congratulations to Julie, our February Charter HERO Award winner.

Our February Charter HERO Julie T. Huynh

Tell us why there is a HERO—Helpfully and Eagerly Reaching Out—in your life. Nominations should be submitted as a short story to SophisticatedWoman.com or mailed to 409 W. 21st

Avenue, Covington, Louisiana 70433. To nominate the outstanding high school student you feel makes an impact, and to read the full rules and selection criteria, visit SophisticatedWoman.com.

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health І HPV VACCINATION

WITH SO MUCH hype about whether to

receive vaccinations or not, it can be dif-

ficult to separate the truth from the myth.

Vaccines exist to prevent many types of

potentially lethal infections. As an example,

Polio has been nearly eradicated over the last

40 years because of worldwide vaccination.

Despite rumors to the contrary, extensive

medical evidence exists proving their effec-

tiveness and safety.

One of the great joys of my practice is

helping people prevent illness. And I must

admit, women do a much better job than

men at receiving preventive care. A relatively

recent addition to our armamentarium is

the HPV vaccine. Since its inception, over

40 million women worldwide have been

vaccinated.

The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

prevents both genital warts and the infection

which leads to over 70 percent of cervical

cancer cases. It is currently recommended

for girls and women aged 9-26. In 2010, the

vaccine was also approved for boys and men

in the same age group. When used in combi-

nation with routine Pap smears, the vaccine

can significantly reduce you or your child’s

risk of developing one of the most common

cancers among women. We all want what is

best for our loved ones. The HPV vaccine is

a great tool to help us protect ourselves and

our children both now and for the rest of our

lives. �

We all want what is best for

our loved ones.

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Dr. Agena is a board certi� ed OBGYN, and a certi� ed da Vinci gynecologic surgeon and instructor. He provides family-friendly, long-term, comprehensive, customized care in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Agena’s o� ce is located at 393 Highway 21, Suite 525 in Arbor Walk Plaza in Madisonville, 985-845-7121.

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Brandon Williams, Licensed Buyer’s Specialist, Brett Bernheisel, Licensed Listing Specialist, Tiffani Robin, Licensed Lead Agent/CEO, Courtney Barrilleaux, Licensed Buyer’s Specialist, Dania Foret, Marketing Asst., Christie Schultheis, Office ManagerEach Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated. Above stated agents are licensed in Louisiana.

Robin RealtyGroup

Meet Tiffani RobinTiffani Robin is owner/CEO of Robin Realty

and a self-proclaimed “empire builder.”

She began as a single agent with Keller

Williams in 2009 and by the end of her

first year had won Rookie of the Year for

both Keller Williams Realty Services and

the Northshore Area Board of Realtors.

This rapid growth enabled Tiffani to hire

an assistant six months into the business.

Fast forward three years and Tiffani now

manages five other employees and will hire

two more by June of 2013.

Tiffani says that “she would not be where

she is now” without Keller Williams and

manages her team based on “God, Family,

Business.” She believes that her team not

only adds leverage to her business but to

their clients as well. They follow “what the

client wants” not by the value of a listing.

Tiffani married Brett Bernheisel in 2009

and “is the reason” she got into real estate.

She was a single mother for 12 years,

had lost everything in Katrina and wanted

something different. Brett encouraged

her to “do what she wanted to do” and

eventually Brett was able to quit his job at

Chevron and come on board as the Listing

Specialist.

When she is not managing her team,

writing blogs or working on social media

marketing, Tiffani likes to spend her down

time with her husband and her son, Casey,

a sophomore at Fontainebleau High School.

She knows “that the reason for business is

to fund a perfect life, not the other way

around” and looks forward to relaxing

with her family somewhere on a Florida

beach with music and a cooler (once the

first quarter goals are met).

The Robin Realty Group works hard to treat their clients like “family” and is committed to one another both professionally and personally. They live by the Keller William’s direction to have a “business worth having and a life worth living.”

The Robin Realty Group is made up of Tiffani, her husband, Brett Bernheisel, the Listing Specialist, two Buyer Specialists (Courtney Barrilleaux and Brandon Williams), the Office Manager and the Marketing Assistant. While most clients typically work with an individual agent, Robin Realty clients work with a group. Each client has a “client care person who is like 411” says Tiffani and an “agent that acts as the 911.”

The Robin Realty Group is ranked in the top one percent of Keller Williams agents in the Gulf Coast region and is expecting to be one of the largest Keller Williams associate groups at the national level. Where an average individual agent sells nine homes in a year, the Robin Realty Group sold 75 homes in 2011, 100 homes in 2012, and is hoping to double it to 200 homes in 2013.

Tiffani believes that this is a “semi-seller’s market” but is a great time for buyers, also, “because even though home sale prices are a little higher, buyers can take advantage of the historically low interest rates.” The

Northshore market is booming with Mandeville and Madisonville as the top areas of interest because of their high-ranking public schools and the commuter accessibility to I-12 and the Causeway.

The Robin Realty Group uses the web to relay listings and information to their clients. Tiffani states that 98 percent of clients use the Internet to view property sales and listings and that there is not another group around that can “market a home on the Internet the way we do.” She began writing and posting a real estate blog three years ago and now manages several blog pages for current and potential clients. These marketing techniques allow the group’s websites to get an average of 3,000 potential clients a month. The Robin Realty Group also markets their properties to hundreds of websites and have priority placement on the most frequented of local and national sites.

The real estate business is consistently picking up and Tiffani is planning to add two more Buyer Specialists to the Robin Realty Group by June. Everyone at Robin Realty is grateful to their clients because “without them, we would not be able to provide for our own families.” This is the main reason that Tiffani wants the Northshore community to think of the Robin Realty Group as the “Ritz-Carlton of real estate.”

Robin Realty Group

Keller Williams Realty Services

1522 West Causeway Approach

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1001 Service Rd. East Hwy. 190, Ste 105Covington, LA 985-234-9930

www.k2realtyla.com

Our Community,Our Strength

For this dynamic duo, the philosophy of “doing it right because it’s the right thing to do” drives their relationship with clients, developers, agents in their company, realtors in other firms, residents, and public officials.

Residential Customized service plan includes:

• Buyer and Seller full package real estate services

• Sale by Owner assistance and consultation

• Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist

• Property Management Services

Commercial Division includes:

• Joining Landowners, Developers, Investors and Lenders with Professional and Corporate Clients

• Shopping Centers, Professional and Medical Offices - New and Redevelopment

• Tenant Build to Suit

Meet Kimberly Everett and Kellie Osbon of K2 Realty. The Northshore community-focused team is founded on providing superior customer service, personal integrity, win-win transactions and commitment to preserving the character of the community where they live, work and play.

Kellie Osbon has a degree in Finance and a commercial lending background. Kellie continues to uphold her family’s tradition of Northshore community involvement by serving in several areas, such as: Chamber Committees, Junior League, Alliance with WIN, Chamber Leadership Class, Homebuilders Association, and leading at church and her children’s schools.

With a degree in Marketing and Advertising, Kimberly Everett honed her skills with 16 years experience in customer service in the airline industry. Her knack for reading customers and anticipating their needs has lended itself well to the real estate industry. She provided leadership for the Airline Quality Control Committee, Chamber Committees and as a Developer-Community Liaison.

Families, developers and clients depend on their expertise and commitment to our unique Northshore character.

It’s “Our Community, Our Strength.”

Kellie Osbon, CDPE, SFRResidential/Commercial [email protected](985) 789-9113

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Enterprising Womanof the Year Luncheon

Come Flirt with Fleurty Girl!

Sophisticated Woman Magazine welcomes one of our own, Lauren Thom of Fleurty Girl, as keynote

speaker for our Annual Hats Off Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon.

Join us for food, fun and a great cause, as we honor Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Enterprising

Women (and men) of 2012 and announce the 2012 Enterprising Woman of the Year.

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

Keynote speaker: Lauren Thom, Fleurty Girl

Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

Location: Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington

Tickets: $50

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“Lighting plays a large part in creating ambiance

and enhancing color in any room design. An

overhead chandelier can be used as a focal point

and cast a warm glow while setting the stage

for furniture and accessories in your home.

Sconces and pendant lights bring directional

light, highlighting areas and adding a sculp-

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“Mention the idea of incor-

porating antiques into your

design and some clients cringe,

as for many, it brings about the

idea of grandma's home: dusty,

depressing and cluttered. But

for a designer, antiques create

substance in a home, and evoke

a feeling of history and nostalgia.

To do it right: Mix the old with the

new and surround your antique

pieces with modern furnishings.

Up-cycle old objects to give them

new purpose/functionality. And lastly,

pay attention to detail. Adding antique-

inspired details to your modern décor

will give your home a more lived-in feel

and make older furniture fit better into

your space.”

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Rachel Rice

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5. Early 1900s French Antler Chandelier, $650. Available at Lynn Stirling Interiors, 985-626-7704.

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TREAT YOUR SWEET to a night of dancing! Learn to Ballroom, Swing & Latin Dance. Group or private lessons available. All skill levels welcome. Mandeville Ballroom, 5150 Highway 22, Ste. 5, Mandeville, 985-966-0178, www.mandevilleballroom.com.

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BRIGHTEN someone’s day with this classic 6 cup red Hues N Brews teapot, sugar and creamer set, $32.50. Other styles and patterns available at The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland, 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

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PYRRHA JEWELRY is handcrafted from reclaimed sterling silver and bronze featuring symbolic designs from 18th and 19th century wax seals. Necklaces: Vanity ($182.00) & Hearts ($140.00). Lynn Stirling Antiques, 4250 Hwy. 22, Ste. 1, Mandeville, 985-626-7704.

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NEARLY HALF A CENTURY AGO, 15 women in the Slidell community

came together with one common goal—to make their community a

better place to live. Their meeting with a representative from the

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) proved to be fruitful,

and by early 1966, the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell (JAS) was officially set

into motion. Today, the JAS has 49 members “from all walks of life,”

notes current JAS President Laurie Jugan. “Their ages range from young

women in their twenties, to women with grown children like me.”

The JAS chooses projects each year based on community deficits.

“We identify needs within the community in areas of health, welfare,

education and culture, and we build a project around a specific solu-

tion to fill that need,” says Past President Stephanie Hoppmeyer. “From

there, we attempt to find sponsors to help us fund our projects, and

then we—the members—bring the projects to life.” Projects such as:

A Day For Girl’s Health; College Bound Scholarships; Literacy Liaisons; JA

Water Day; and Groovin’ Snacks/Movin’ Kids are just a snapshot of what

JAS does for the communities of Slidell, Pearl River and Lacombe.

“Chances are, your child has been the beneficiary of one of our service

projects through some capacity over the years,” Stephanie says.

Members are required to provide at least 60 volunteer hours per year

to fulfill their membership obligation and are hands-on participants

in the service projects they provide. “In one project, Providing C.A.S.H.

(College and Scholarship Assistance), in which we work with one of

the local public high schools to identify scholarships and various

ways students can pay for college, we worked with a young woman

living on her own and working three jobs to make ends meet,” Laurie

remembers. “These children are generally fine academically, but finan-

cially they are considered at risk. We helped this young lady through

a national scholarship application. In the end she was awarded a

$20,000 scholarship, a trip to Washington D.C., provided legislative

mentors, and, I am happy to say, she is well on her way to success.”

An annual event, A Day For Girl’s Health, gives young ladies in junior

high and high school the chance to gain insight about everything per-

taining to women’s health. “We partner with Slidell Memorial Hospital,

one of our essential corporate sponsors, to provide a full day of learn-

ing about everything from eye health, to questions about their femi-

nine health, to fashion and fitness,” Stephanie says. This year’s event

will be held on March 9, 2013. “Doctors, health and fitness profes-

sionals, makeup artists, hairstylists and vendors from throughout the

area provide these young ladies with essential information to make

informed decisions about their lives and health. JAS actives and Life

and Associates donate their time, and there are countless giveaways,

door prizes and the event culminates with a fashion show.”

Literacy Liaisons provides hands-on education to local school chil-

dren. “Volunteers spend their free time working with local students

Dedicated Hearts and Hands—Laurie Jugan, President, and Stephanie Hoppmeyer, Past President—Junior Auxiliary of Slidell

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LEFT: From left, Stephanie Hoppmeyer and Laurie Jugan ABOVE: Board members seated from left to right: Mary Gilmore-Corresponding Secretary, Laurie Jugan, Stephanie Hoppmeyer, Wendy Harpster--Chair-Corporate Sponsor. Back row left to right: Jennifer Rice-Chair-Outreach, Mary Day-Vice President, Sandra Chavers-Public Relations, Kathryn Hoppmeyer-Stevens-Webmaster

enterprising women І LAURIE JUGAN & STEPHANIE HOPPMEYER

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from kindergarten through high school as Literacy Liaisons,” Stephanie

says. “These women provide help to children who need to round out

their academic experience with that extra layer of help.” Projects

like JA Water Day and Groovin’ Snacks/Movin’ Kids involve real-time

health education for young students and teach them the importance

of nutrition, hydration and fitness, with the use of water play and

demonstrations. Practical, applicable tips for everyday life are woven

in to each educational presentation by JAS volunteers.

Both Laurie and Stephanie stress the importance of donations from

corporate sponsors and private benefactors. Without their support, JAS

would not be able to fund its community service projects. An anonymous

donor was so moved after reading about the Hearts United family on the

JAS Facebook blog, that they donated $1000. This money helped make

“the best Christmas ever” for a single mother and her five children. “It

really is that simple,” Laurie says. “All money from corporate sponsors

goes directly to our service projects, and in turn directly to the beneficia-

ries who are all of our children.” With up to ten projects per year, funding

for JAS is essential to maintain and exceed the support they provide.

At different stages in their lives, Laurie and Stephanie joined JAS

as a way to give back to their community. “I had always been active

in what my children were doing, and I saw that opportunity ending.

I felt that this would be a good way to transition into a new role with

a new sense of purpose,” Laurie remembers. “What I have gained

as a member since 2008, is the opportunity to meet like-minded

women and develop life-long friendships, and a strong sisterhood.”

Stephanie, a mother of four with a teenager still at home, was deter-

mined to give back to her childhood community. “I was raised here

in the New Orleans area, I have a business here, and I have a family

of my own here now,” she says. “After joining JAS, I soon discovered

that, not only was I giving back to my community, my community

was also giving back to me.”

With decades of history behind their name, the JAS has won count-

less awards from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries includ-

ing the 2012 Award of Excellence (the highest award given to a chapter).

Slidell was one of only two chapters to earn this award in 2012. JAS

transforms the lives of those it serves in the Slidell community as well

as the members who serve them. “My hope is that we will continue to

see the organization grow and we will continue to see women from all

pockets of the community,” says Laurie. “This is the place where you

come to give back, and as a bonus, it gives back to you,” says Stephanie.

“I have a very strong love for this wonderful organization.”

To get more information about JAS and their service projects, or to

become a corporate sponsor, visit www.jaslidell.org, call 985-640-1681, or

email [email protected]. www.facebook.com/JaSlidell

ABOVE TOP: Teri McCoy with a student during a Groovin’ Snack presentation. ABOVE BOTTOM: Susan Eisman and Juniors in Service at a Habitat Build project.

ABOVE TOP: 2012 Juniors in Service. ABOVE BOTTOM: Christmas for Our Children project with Shannon Mese, Sharon Satter, Barbara Gravois and Bonnie Champagne.

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A RECENT STUDY published in Medicine and

Science in Sports and Exercise confirmed previ-

ous findings about people who are knock-

kneed. These studies show that if people

have a mild tendency for the knees to

come together (being “Knock-kneed”) when

standing, running or landing, they have an

increased risk of knee pain. In addition, we

also know that this type of stance places one

at greater risk for the dreaded ACL tear.

It is important to note that it is not just

athletes who succumb to these kinds of inju-

ries. I have seen ACL injuries in very inactive

people, occasional athletes and people who

just stepped down funny one time off a curb.

So what does that mean for someone who

has a slight case of knock-knees? Well, the

good news is that there are exercises that

can help. Strengthening is crucial, but so is

stretching and landing training.

The most important muscles to strength-

en are the quadriceps (the muscles on the

front of the thigh) and the core (abdominals,

hip muscles and low back muscles). It is also

important to stretch the muscles in the legs.

In addition, you should get help in training

your body to avoid the knock-kneed posture

during fast movements. Physical therapists

can help with training you to react to sudden

loads correctly and maintaining good knee

posture.

There are entire training protocols that

are aimed at preventing these kinds of inju-

ries. We have even trained the coaches at

Mandeville Soccer Club on how to help their

players avoid such problems.

As always, check with your physician

before starting any new exercise program.

We at STAR are always available to provide

complimentary advice if you need it. �

Knock-Knees are More Prone to Injury

Physical Therapist Matt Slimming, owner of STAR Physical Therapy and STAR

Fitness Center, has practiced on the Northshore for 20 years, and has clinics in Covington, Folsom and Slidell. Contact Matt at 985-893-2845 or www.StarFitnessCenter.com.

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Fatal DistractionWRITTEN BY DR. MARY W. SPEED

advice І HAPPINESS

THIS COLUMN IS more serious in tone than

what I usually write and one that I hope will

save lives. People in love are inspiring and

essential to happy homes and communities.

Love gone wrong, however, can be disas-

trous. How do you know if your beloved is a

mutual attraction or a fatal distraction?

Mutual Attraction • Spontaneous content in calls and

interchangeable check-in

• Mutual sharing of passwords

• Share friendships and expands circle

of friends

• Enjoy time away together

• Common spending

• Free-spirited and comfortable

• Appreciates the other’s interests

Fatal Distraction • Calls for details of partner’s location or

wants to know arrival time

• Refuses to share password or relevant

information

• Friends limited to preferences or

number of friends dwindles

• Makes excuses to avoid time away

together

• Unaccountable expenditures

• Controlling and suspicious

• Belittles individual interests

The unsuspecting faithful are usually

charmed and flattered by the attentions of

cheaters. If you suspect that you are in such

a damaged relationship, follow the money

and you will learn for certain. If one partner

always pays the bills, offer to help them

or take over that task. Pay attention to the

details of a phone bill. Do you recognize the

phone numbers and text recipients on the

statement?

Unhealthy relationships can make one of

the partners feel like they have been bullied

and intimidated to surrender to the other

person. Recovering from a harmful relation-

ship can take time. Start by spontaneously

reacquainting yourself with the people that

you have lost touch with. Celebrate the small

victories of making your own choices. Learn

to trust yourself and to find your own voice.

Recognize that you can let go. �


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February 2013


NOW І health

STEVE MARIUCCI, THE former NFL head

coach, had a clock in his office which had in

place of each number on the dial the word

“Now.” I would like to propose this little

word as our collective 2013 resolution for

two reasons.

Each day physicians and other medical

providers hear excuses about why a patient

has delayed seeking help for an obvious

problem. In the dermatology realm, such

delays can lead to more aggressive treat-

ments being necessary, more numerous and

expensive medications required, and more

extensive surgery resulting in noticeable and

even deforming scars. Skin cancer often pres-

ents as a tiny spot that bleeds after a shower

or shave, and such an early lesion is easily

removed with minor surgery. Melanoma

commonly is first preceded by a dark mole

slowly changing for months or years before

becoming malignant. As a suspicious mole,

it can be removed within minutes during a

routine office visit. As a melanoma, it requires

extensive surgery and has the possibility of

internal spread. Even such common maladies

as teenage acne, if treated in the early stages,

can prevent the deeper forms of acne devel-

opment which can scar a young face for life.

The other reason for “now” is our looming

government takeover of the medical industry.

Cost will limit accessibility. Criteria will be

issued which prohibit treatment of many

benign conditions and sadly will strictly limit

our ability to order the sophisticated diag-

nostic tests now available (ask a Brit or

Canadian about getting on “the list”). So, if

you have a worrisome symptom or condition

but haven’t yet found time to go to the doctor,

consider doing it “now”. �

Never Too Late to Act “Now”

Dr. Benson is a board certi� ed dermatologist and experienced cosmetic surgeon with o� ces in Ponchatoula (985-370-7546) and Covington (985-898-7999). He is dedicated to providing the latest proven techniques and treatments to patients in the U.S. and abroad. Call Benson Dermatology or visit www.BensonDerm.com.


February 2013


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Chocolate Chai Torte with Ciao Amaretto Tea Cream

Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 28-30Min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:¾ cup unsalted butter

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted

¼ cup Light Lilly Flour

1 Tbsp Chocolate Chai Powdered Tea

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

½ tsp salt

1 cup powdered sugar

5 large egg yolks

3 large whole eggs

2 Tbsp Ciao Amaretto tea (in T Sac)

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup roasted chopped/slivered almonds

Maraschino Cherries for garnish

Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Spray a baking sheet with the nonstick

cooking spray. Place chopped/slivered almonds

on the baking sheet and put into the oven to

toast them for 2-4 minutes. Put a double boiler

on the stove at medium heat. Once water is

at a simmer, put in the butter and chocolate

chips and stir until melted. Once butter and

Cooking With Teachocolate are melted whisk in 1 1/4 cup pow-

dered sugar. Set mixture aside.

In another bowl that can be placed on the

double boiler, combine all eggs in that bowl

to warm them slightly. Do not cook the eggs.

This process should only take 3-5 minutes.

Take the chocolate mixture, fold into the

eggs and add the flour, salt, sugar and choco-

late chai and whisk until incorporated.

Spray four 8 oz ramekins and fill with

chocolate mixture. Arrange them in a roast-

ing pan and fill halfway with hot water.

Bake for 28-30 minutes or until slightly firm.

Remove from oven and set on a wire rack

to cool.

Slightly heat the heavy cream. Once warm,

add the two bags of Ciao Amaretto tea. Cover

and let steep for 5 minutes. Let heavy cream

cool. Beat the heavy cream and 1 cup pow-

dered sugar together until well incorporated

and refrigerate until ready to garnish tortes.

Once tortes have cooled, top with the Ciao

Amaretto cream, toasted almonds, cherry

and dust with chocolate chai tea to complete

the dish. �This recipe was created by Chef Tiffany

Pitts, graduate of John Folse Culinary Institute

and provided by The English Tea Room

located at 734 East Rutland Street, Covington,

www.englishtearoom.com, 985-898-3988.

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community І MEET THE EDITOR

Our Associate Publisher, Sarah Cottrell,

quizzed Mara on everything from her child-

hood to the craziest thing she’s ever done.

Favorite thing about living on the Northshore?THE WATER. I love driving over the

Tchefuncte River at Madisonville every

morning and looking out at the boats.

Favorite thing to do as a child? RIDE BIKES and skateboards. Dance. Climb

trees. Go to the beach. Anything outside.

As a child, what did you dream of doing or being?I WANTED to be a waitress. I made that goal

(I put myself through undergrad waiting

tables). That’s why I am always extra nice to

waiters and try to leave a 20 percent plus tip.

Craziest thing you’ve ever done?GAVE UP MY seat on a flight change in

Rome. The airline put me up in a hotel for

two days and gave me a free roundtrip

ticket. I had no idea where to go or how to

get around and I spoke the basic traveling

Italian: “hello”, “thank you”, “white wine,

please” and “where is the bathroom?”… I

had a great time.

What is something new you’ve always wanted to try or do?I ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN how to fly.

My dad wanted me to take lessons but we

ended up moving to another base and I

wasn’t able to do it there. My dad used to

take us up in small planes. I took my first

helicopter ride recently in Maui. It was a

“doors off” ride and it was awesome! Flying

makes me feel relaxed and peaceful.

What is your passion?A CLOSE FAMILY, long-term friends, choco-

late and white wine.

What have you learned from your children?EACH CHILD IS unique and special. I tell

Anna (my oldest) that I will “always” be a

first time mother with her but that I love

her more than anything and I am doing my

best… I thought it would be easier with the

boys but they are each different from the

other. I try to respect their personalities and

go from there. Did I mention white wine?

Where do you want to go, that you’ve never been?I WANT TO VISIT the Great Wall of China.

Not the touristy section but the run-down

section that the government rarely allows

people to visit.

Your greatest achievement?MY THREE CHILDREN: Anna, Joel and Ben.

Seriously. The fact that I was pregnant three

times and Tom stayed married to me is

miraculous. And the creation of three little

lives was unbelievable. I honestly don’t

think I can top that.

One thing no one knows about you?I LOVE POWER TOOLS, I like to make things

out of old pieces of wood, hardware, etc…

I rarely have time anymore but every now

and then, I get my creative juices going.

I LOVE backpack blowers for the yard. I

blow off everything with it. The driveway,

patio, sidewalks… it is like immediate grati-

fication to me.

Turning the Tables on our New Editor, Mara Beebe.

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IN ADDITION TO the big changes to Louisiana’s laws of

Small Successions in 2009, we had even more significant

changes just this past June of 2012. So many attorneys,

and others, are unfamiliar with what can now be accom-

plished through an “Affidavit of Small Succession”. This

simplified procedure may now be used to pass title to a

deceased person’s real estate (the law no longer requires

that it be your residence), and other assets, without

needing the assistance of an attorney or the Court,

if certain conditions are met. Without this simplified

process it would be necessary to do a “judicial” succes-

sion which must go through the Courts and, of course,

need the assistance of an attorney at a much greater

cost. There is nothing that needs to be filed (or paid) with

the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

For most cases, the following provisions are applicable:

1) there must not be a Last Will and Testament (the dece-

dent must have died “intestate”); 2) the total gross value

(do not subtract debts and mortgages) of the estate must

be $75,000 or less (if any of the assets are community

property then you would only include one-half of the

fair market value in the calculation of assets of the first

spouse to die); and 3) the surviving heirs must be a very

close family relation, e.g. spouse, children, grandchil-

dren, parents, siblings, nephews and nieces.

However, the recent changes have allowed for some

exceptions. 1) If a decedent died living in another state

and had a Will that was probated in that state, we may

use the Small Succession to transfer title of Louisiana

real estate valued up to $75,000. We use this procedure

often to handle time shares. 2) If the decedent died 25

years ago or more, then the decedent’s assets, regardless

of value, may be transferred through the “Affidavit of

Small Succession.”

This procedure is quick, easy and inexpensive (as com-

pared to a full judicial succession) and may be accom-

plished simply by using the services of a qualified Notary

Public in lieu of an attorney. However, we attorneys

would be happy to help you with this process, as well. �

Af� davit of Small Succession

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Mother Nature in the Winter GardenWRITTEN BY ANNA RIBBECK

GARDENING І home

HAVE YOU NOTICED the surprises Mother

Nature has provided us with this year? Many

visitors to our area have returned home to

tell of the place they just visited that all in

one day has changed from, spring in the

morning, summer midday, and winter at

night. What a treat! They will remember

that when visiting the Greater New Orleans/

Northshore area in the winter, they should

dress for all seasons.

Trees are dormant now. Only citrus still

bear fruit and birds readily devour the

berries. Do remember that our feathered

friends will thrill you with sight and sound

if you supply them with suet, birdseed

and water. Cardinals, Pine Siskins, Juncos,

Finches, Red-winged Blackbirds, Cedar Wax-

wings and more, are all prevalent in our

area—many in flocks. The Cedar Waxwings

have been known to completely clean a

Pittosporum of berries, become drunk, and

fall to the ground. It is good to be aware of

this humorous but potentially dangerous

activity, especially if there are dogs or cats

that share the garden.

Also in full swing in the greenhouse and

among the potted plants are pesky white

flies, mealy bugs, mites and scales. Keep

your plants healthy, clean and in a spot

of high humidity with good light to help

ward off these pests. Keep plants’ leaves

clean and remove all dead wood and debris

from their surroundings. If shrubs become

infested with bugs or scale, now is the time

to apply a good oil spray that will rid them of

that problem.

Gather seed pods that may be left on

bushes and label them for spring plant-

ing. When planting seeds and cuttings, it is

best to use good soil and mulch, preferably

in peat pots so that roots are not disturbed

when transferring them into the garden in

the spring.

Have fun trying some different varieties

of new plants like red salvia, summer jewel

and glamour red ornamental kale. Or, try

Viola Shangri-La Marina, which usually stays

full and beautiful until May or June. The

latest variety of apricot, Arizona Gaillardia is

another hardy, colorful specimen to use next

to a border of violas.

Remember to water and inspect your

Christmas plants and be certain to remove

all decorations so the plant does not sit in

water. Poinsettias will grow outdoors over

the summer and can become spectacular

plants for the holidays when placed in par-

tially shaded (cool) spots in the garden and

not drowned. Keep rye grass cut so that it

will remain a beautiful green all winter.

May the joy of the winter sun delight

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THOSE OF YOU who have enjoyed the

Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast stories

written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln

Child are in for another treat. The recent-

ly published and final installment to the

Helen trilogy, Two Graves, answers the ques-

tions about what happens to Pendergast’s

wife, Helen. The novel picks up where Cold

Vengeance left off with the meeting between

Pendergast and Helen and the subsequent

shoot out and kidnapping of Helen.

Due to several murders that seem to be

directed at Agent Pendergast, he is drawn

into a search for the culprit of these and

other crimes. The search leads him to

South America and the discovery of a

eugenics lab that is run by the remnants of

the Third Reich.

The novel is farfetched at times but

that seems to be the bread and butter

of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

Overall, the book, like most Special Agent

Pendergast novels, is an entertaining yarn

for a rainy day or a day at the beach.

The Helen

trilogy which

includes Fever

Dream, Cold

Vengeance,

and Two Graves

is available as

print books and

on CD’s at St.

Tammany Parish

Library and area

bookstores.

Trilogy Concludes with Two GravesWRITTEN BY IZZY PERCY

leisure І BOOK REVIEW

The novel is farfetched at

times but that seems to

be the bread and butter of

Douglas Preston and Lincoln

Child.

KAREN WHITEHEAD IS bringing more focus

to youth education through her Northshore

business, Youth Education Service (Y.E.S.) by

offering workshops, tutoring, fitness, and

instructional camps for children. Its mission

is to “prepare youth for a strong, positive and

productive future.”

“I tutor all grades and all subjects” says

Karen, “but my tutoring is individual, a one

to one ratio rather than within a group.” She

has worked for four years as a public school

tutor for St. Tammany Parish.

Karen also holds workshops on the last

Friday of every month. Some of the work-

shops include: art, scrapbooking/flash journ-

aling, First Aid, sewing and etiquette lessons.

The fitness and camp programs are grouped

by ages: 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15. There is aero-

bics and youth yoga and athletic equipment

for classes.

Y.E.S. holds summer camps and theme

camps during school holidays for working

families because “parents are looking for

a place for their kids during breaks” says

Karen. The camps are held between 8am and

5pm. Karen hopes to gain support from cor-

porate sponsors and donations for the kids

who cannot afford the program. �Karen has a B. Ed from Louisiana Tech

and has tutored for 18 years. She is a mother

of two and lives in Bush. Y.E.S. is located

at 2200 North Highway 190, Covington,

and can be reached at 985-327-7457 or

[email protected].

Meet the Owner—Y.E.S.

Owner Karen Whitehead with her children, Brennen and Brinkley.

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Arts Evening 2013Arts Evening 2013� e City of Slidell presents

Art • Shopping • Dining • Entertainmentfeaturing local artists’ exhibitions, live entertainment,

antique and boutique shopping, fi ne and casual dining, including“From the Vaults of the New Orleans

Museum of Art: Picasso, Miró and Matisse” exhibition in the Slidell Cultural Center

Leadership Northshore’s“Pelicans on Parade” Public Art Project

Stephan Wanger’s “Bead Town” Community Art Project and Exhibit

Christy and the Rascals

Saturday, March 2, 20135:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Olde Towne Slidell

Stephan Wanger

“Bead Town” exhibit

� is Louisiana Main Street and Cultural District event is brought to you by the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Aff airs, its Commission on the Arts and the 2012 - 2013 Cultural Season Sponsors. Supported in part by funds from the Louisiana Division of the Arts as administered by the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Aff airs.

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MARDI GRAS TIPS:• Before you leave home, check the

weather. Find out if you will need

outerwear, rain gear, etcetera—before

you leave the house.

• Pack an ice chest with drinks and

snacks if you plan to spend several

hours on the parade route. (Remember

that glass is not permitted on the

parade route.)

• Leave early enough to find parking.

Finding a place to park legally will

make all the difference when the

parade is over and you can return to

your safely parked vehicle.

• Bring totes for all the throws you catch.

• Find the nearest restroom as soon as

you arrive at the parade.

• Consider giving your tween or teen a

cell phone if they plan to walk around

before the parade begins with friends.

• Designate a meeting place in case

your group gets separated.

• Locate police in the crowd and

instruct young children to turn to

police for help if they get lost.

• Hand sanitizer is nice to have when

little ones plan to eat hand-held

snacks.

• Bring spending money if your

personal krewe usually talks you into

that noisemaker or hat the street

vendor is selling.

Most of all have fun and enjoy the

parades!

Throws to anticipate:Mystic Krewe of Perseus–Hand-decorated plastic crabs

Eve–Sombrero Beads

Olympia–Feather Boas

Dionysus–Dionysus doll

Titans–Foam batons

Selene–Hand-decorated purses

Lyra–Hand-decorated fedoras

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MEET THE EDITOR І community

Where were you born and where did you grow up?I WAS BORN IN Mobile, Alabama. My dad

was a Marine pilot in Vietnam and my mom

was in nursing school. She lived with both

sets of my grandparents while pregnant and

going to school. My dad did not meet me

until I was four months old. My mom and I

were flown to Japan to meet my dad while

he was on leave.

I grew up a Marine Corp brat. I have

lived in southern California, Virginia, North

Carolina and Florida. My favorite place was

Santa Ana, California.

Philosophy on lifeLIVE AND LET LIVE. Kindness. Empathy.

Responsibility. Work hard and play happy.

Tomato juice cures almost any illness.

Advice…one piece of advice, what would it be?TWO IMPORTANT THINGS that I try to teach

my children are: You can say “anything”

as long as you use a calm tone and are

respectful.

Know what you want and ask for it

(again, with respect). The worst that could

happen is that the answer is no.

What have you learned about your husband?HE NEEDS A CHASE. He needs to be busy.

And he needs me to counter his scheduled

mind… ha.

Favorite thing about himHIS SENSE OF humor. You either get it or

you don’t.

What has been your most favorite adventure together?WE LOVE TO TRAVEL. We considered

moving to England a few years back and we

traveled there several times to visit London,

York, and then took the train to Paris.

Where is your favorite place to be?ANY BEACH with family and friends.

What is your favorite vacation destination?I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED ITALY. I spent 14

days in Florence visiting with a friend and

her family while they were on sabbatical.

Puerto Rico (Old San Juan) is a close second.

I loved the history of the city, the water, the

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February 5 National Pancake Day at IHOP. Enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals © and other designated local charities. Covington, Hammond, Slidell, 7–10 a.m., www.ihoppancakeday.com.

February 6Hammond Chamber of Commerce February Ham’nd Eggs by First Christian Church/Athon Chiropractic. 7:30–9 a.m., First Christian Church, 305 E. Charles St., Hammond, 985-345-4457, www.hammondchamber.org.

February 8St. Tammany West Chamber’s B2B Networking. 8–9 a.m., Chamber o� ce, 60 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

February 9Madisonville Art Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, www.madisonvilleartmarket.com.

February 9-16Valentine High Tea at The English Tea Room. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 734 E. Rutland, Covington, 985-898-3988, [email protected].

February 10Camellia Garden Stroll sponsored by the LSU Ag Center Hammond Research Station. 1–4 p.m., 21549 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond, 985-748-9381, www.lsuagcenter.com.

February 15Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Annual February Fun Fever “Hot Hawaiian Nights.” 5:30 p.m., Chesterton Square, Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, [email protected].

February 15Rick Samson concert. 7–10 p.m., K Gee’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 2534 Florida St., Mandeville, 985-626-0530, www.kgeesrestaurant.com.

February 15–28Architecture Exhibition at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. Tue–Fri: 1–5 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-542-7113, www.hammondarts.org.

February 16Northshore Cajun Dancers Cajun Dance sponsored by the Abita Springs Museum. 7 p.m., Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 504-583-8603.

February 16Italian Festival Ball. 7 p.m.– 12 a.m., SLU Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, 985-974-0565, www.theitalianfestivalorg.com.

February 20Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection. Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Event/Luncheon. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-674-5093.

February 21Glenn Miller Orchestra concert presented by Fontainebleau High School Crimson Band Booster Club. 7:30 p.m., Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Rd., Mandeville, 985-629-4106,[email protected].

February 21Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours. 5:30–7 p.m., Ponchatoula Lions Club, 750 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, [email protected].

February 21 The Full Monty. 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org.

February 22Christian Serpas concert. 6–9 p.m., K Gee’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 2534 Florida St., Mandeville, 985-626-0530, www.kgeesrestaurant.com.

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February 1 Keep Mandeville Beautiful’s art contests kick-o� to spread anti-litter messages. Students of all ages encouraged to participate. All entries are due to KMB by February 27, 2013. Artwork may be dropped o� or mailed to Keep Mandeville Beautiful, 1100 Mandeville High Blvd., Mandeville, 70471, [email protected].

February 1Mike Vaughn Ministries concert with special guests, The Crusaders. 6 p.m., Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw, 985-974-0507, www.mvmgoodnews.com.

February 1Folsom First Friday Block Party. 6–10 p.m., Camp St. to Railroad Ave. to Hwy. 25, Folsom, 985-773-3390.

February 1–2Dr. Dolittle, the Musical, presented by Creative Arts of St. Tammany. The Swan, 70326 Hwy. 59, Abita Springs, 985-276-9727, www.dramaandmusic.com.

February 1–3Into the Woods. 8 p.m., Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-643-0556, www.slidelllittletheatre.org.

February 1–16Salad Days Juried Exhibition of Student Art. Mon–Fri: 12–4 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center Gallery located in City Hall, 2055 Second St., 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

February 2Covington Art Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-8650, [email protected]. Artist applications: www.sttammanyartassociation.org.


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AROUND TOWN І community

1 | Keep Mandeville Beautiful volunteers from the Fontainebleau neighborhood in Mandeville planted 20 trees in the buffer between Lover’s Lane and North Causeway Approach.

2 | In the months of November and December, Paris Parker Salon & Spa collected donations for multiple local women shelters in the area. AVEDA matched the donations totaling 3,706 units of Shampure Shampoo, Shampure Conditioner and Rosemary Mint Body Wash.

3 | The St. Scholastica Academy Royalettes dance team was named the 2013 Louisiana State Dance Team champions - Junior High in Jazz and Pom. The team will be competing at the Universal Dance Association Nationals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in early February.

4 | The St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs honored local artists and patrons of the arts, at the Eighth Annual St. Tammany Parish President’s Arts Awards. Pictured are Parish President Pat Brister and the eight honorees.

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ALOHA KAUA, Y’ALL! The Chamber of Commerce will

once again host the much anticipated February Fun

Fever on Friday, February 15, at Chesterton Square

beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Hot

Hawaiian Nights.” February Fun Fever is one of

the premier social events of Ponchatoula and is an

event with a very important purpose – to raise funds

for roadside billboards. The earliest known billboard

rental was in 1867. Since then, groups have tried to

ban the billboard for various reasons, but they con-

tinue to flourish. Why? Because they work! In the

case of Ponchatoula, a driver would see “America’s

Antique City” and looking for a good bargain, make

that exit! Billboards on major highways are not cheap,

and the Chamber of Commerce spends over $20,000

annually for theirs; but they are worth every penny

spent. Visitors who choose to exit will purchase fuel,

meals, simple necessities, oddities and more.

Past participants declare February Fun Fever to be

an annual event they would not miss with both silent

and live auctions, good music, and plentiful food and

spirits, all for $20 a ticket. This year’s theme promises

a fun-filled evening of Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts,

and leis! The Chamber welcomes donations of objects

de arte, wine, jewelry, plants, services, and just about

everything under the hot Hawaiian sun for the live and

silent auctions. For more information on donating or

attending February Fun Fever, please call the Chamber

office at 985-386-2536. Komo mai!. �

THE NEW YEAR is in full swing and the City of

Mandeville is going strong. I want to fill you in

on our latest communication project called “City of

Mandeville E-Briefs”. Twice a month, on Monday, I am

emailing a short, concise, news brief on important

news in Mandeville to our email list. If you would like

to get on the list, simply send an email to mpeachey@

cityofmandeville.com and just put “E-briefs” in the

subject line. Your return email will be used to receive

E-Briefs. It is free and should you wish to unsubscribe,

just click on the bottom of the page when you receive

it. It has really taken off and we are getting emails daily

from those wishing to be added to the list.

We have also begun online payments for traffic fines.

There is an icon on the front page of our website for

easy access. For that and more information, go to our

website, at www.cityofmandeville.com. In the next few

months we will be getting a new design for our site.

We began the effort to become more interactive in 2012

and are continuing for 2013. Have a safe and Happy

Mardi Gras! �

WRITTEN BY

LIZ ANDERSON,

PONCHATOULA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Dear Citizens of Slidell

I INVITE YOU, your family and friends to experience a

family-friendly Mardi Gras in Slidell. Grab your folding

chairs, ice chests and king cakes and head on out to

the parade route to enjoy the many parades that roll

through Slidell.

I am proud that many families choose to celebrate

Mardi Gras here in Slidell. I ask that everyone be

respectful and help us maintain a fun, family-friendly

environment. Please remember that city ordinances

prohibit the presence of animals along the parade

route. The use of Silly String, streamers, fireworks and

other explosive devices are also restricted. It is impor-

tant that we all work together to have a fun and safe

carnival season.

Keep Slidell Beautiful is looking for volunteers to

help clean up after the parades. If you or your family,

church group, civic group or school group would like to

volunteer, please visit Keep Slidell Beautiful’s website

at www.keepslidellbeautiful.org for a list of volunteer

times and locations.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! �

community І LEADERS

WRITTEN BY

FREDDY DRENNAN,

MAYOR OF SLIDELL

WRITTEN BY

DONALD VILLERE,

MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

We began the effort to become more interactive

in 2012 and are continuing for 2013.

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AROUND TOWN І community

1 | The Northshore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., recently hosted its first annual Kwanzaa Celebration. The Northshore chapter was created by local physician and past Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s Enterprising Woman of the Year winner, Dr. Dwan Mabry-Hill.

2 | Elise Ferrar, a senior at Mandeville High, is the winner of the Pinkberry Swirly Scholarship this year. Elise had the winning combination and in addition to receiving a $1500 scholarship for college she also won Pinkberry for the entire school.

3 | St. Tammany Parish Hospital volunteers (L-R) Elizabeth Bauer, Margaret Jones and Karen Weems visit new mothers as part of the First Steps program at St. Tammany Parish Hospital's Parenting Center.

4 | Students from Abita Springs Elementary recently had a Great American Fundraiser. The money raised went toward purchasing a new school sign. The top sellers were Gracey Hill, Trinity Barrios and Sebastian Olson.

5 | New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness recently honored Mandeville resident, Eden Gorney, with the Lindy Boggs Hunger Awareness Award for her service to the needy on the Northshore.

6 | Congratulations to Abigail Gardner, a senior at Mandeville High School/New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and the winner of the January Charter Business HERO award (shown with Sean P. Esker, Senior Guidance Counselor). After graduation, Abigail plans to earn her BFA in musical theater, travel the country in musicals, and eventually perform on Broadway.

7 | St. Scholastica Academy held a kick-off luncheon for the Falaya Fling committee members. The luncheon was hosted by Falaya Fling chairs, Diane Vervaeke and Rose Beau at the home of Elizabeth Stewart.

8 | Woodlake Elementary third graders Alison Agena and Paige Pratt hold their pictures that will be featured on the 2013 Pelican Palooza's t-shirts. Paige's will be on the Pelican Palooza Carnival, and Alison's will be on the Pel-I-CAN run t-shirt.

9 | Sherrí Hansen, Director of Culinary Kids, Zachary Slay of Project Independence and his friend Matthew combine cooking and science by experimenting with cornstarch and water at a recent open house showcasing independent skills in the kitchen.

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Growth and Sustainment in 2013AS WE SAY goodbye to the holiday season, continue

to celebrate Mardi Gras, and welcome the Super Bowl

to our region, we can also celebrate some outstand-

ing news for our Parish. According to the Louisiana

Workforce Commission, the Parish’s November 2012

unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, a 1.5 percent drop

over November of 2011. Well below the national unem-

ployment rate of 7.7 percent and the Louisiana rate of

5.8 percent. In fact, only one state in the union has a

better rate than our parish.

New home construction permits were up for 2012,

and permits for remodeling or home renovation were

up dramatically for the year. This shows us that fami-

lies are in a better position to invest in their property

and are spending money on their homes. With the

decrease in impact fees we anticipate those numbers,

and commercial construction, to continue to improve.

Additionally, sales tax reports show an increase in rev-

enues by 3.2 percent parish-wide from Fiscal Year 2011

to Fiscal Year 2012.

In keeping with my vision, the Parish has a new

Economic Development Director with many years of

experience that will focus on using these great eco-

nomic factors to bring businesses to the parish.

Our Parish has many reasons to celebrate outside of

our ongoing and upcoming festivities. To stay in touch

with Parish Government, visit www.stpgov.org to sign

up for email updates, or like our social media sites on

Facebook and Twitter. �

WRITTEN BY

BY AMY EDWARDS

WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

Continued from page 32

2013 Chairman of the Board

MY GRANDFATHER, Stafford Part, was a servant leader

in our community. He often told me that if you wanted

something done, not to wait for it to happen but

become involved in making it happen. Following in his

footsteps as not only a volunteer but also as a working

mother, I’ve chosen my causes carefully. What better

organization to choose to serve than what I have also

chosen to serve in my career?

Our Chamber’s mission is to be the voice for small

businesses and assist in their success. I’ve been active-

ly involved in the Chamber for 13 years serving on the

membership, ambassadors, communications, execu-

tive committees and chair of three raffle parties. I’ve

learned something every step of the way and made

contacts that I would not have ever made otherwise.

My career and my volunteerism all circle back to

businesses. Small businesses are essential in our

economy, serving our community’s needs and ulti-

mately, to families—affecting our quality of life.

Much like my grandfather, I follow another ultimate

servant leader, Kieran Weldon. Kieran is a first-class

guy who followed his company’s founders who had

both served as Chairmen. In the same way, I follow

former bank executives who have served in this role.

It’s an honor to be at the same table with him and

other members of our board. I look forward to what,

together, we will accomplish in the coming year.

As William Arthur Ward said, “We must be silent

before we listen. We must listen before we learn. We

must learn before we prepare. We must prepare before

we serve. We must serve before we lead.” �

WRITTEN BY

PAT BRISTER,

ST. TAMMANY

PARISH PRESIDENT

In keeping with my vision, the Parish has a new Economic Development

Director with many years of experience that will focus on using these great

economic factors to bring businesses to the parish.

As William Arthur Ward said, “We must be silent before we listen. We must

listen before we learn. We must learn before we prepare. We must prepare

before we serve. We must serve before we lead.”

community І LEADERS

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February 22Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, with special guest, clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, 504-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com.

February 22St. Tammany West Chamber’s New Member Orientation. 9 a.m., Chamber o� ce, 60 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-892-3216, www.sttammanychamber.org.

February 23Hands That Touch Hearts fundraiser for the Community Outreach Programs of Christ Episcopal Church. 6–9 p.m., Christ Episcopal School, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-502-1591, www.biddingforgood.com/HTTH.

February 238th Annual Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Pet Parade and Family Fun Fest. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Zemurray Park, Hammond, 985-748-9381, www.lsuagcenter.com/tangipahoa.

February 23–241st Annual Arts and Crafts Gala. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., I-12 Flea Market, 18080 S. I-12 Service Rd., Ponchatoula, 985-510-7355, www.i12� eamarket.com.

February 24Culinary Showcase. A Celebration to Bene� t the Children’s Museum of St. Tammany. 6–10 p.m., The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 504-460-3247, [email protected].

February 25–27Avenue Q. Fri–Sat: 7:30 p.m., Sun: 3 p.m., North Star Theatre, 347 Girod St., Mandeville, 985-626-1500, www.northstartheatre.com.

March 1 Bridge House/Grace House 4th Annual Recycled Fashion Show. 7–10 p.m., Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans, 504-522-4475, www.bridgehouse.org.

March 1Professional Women of St. Tammany’s Phenomenal Woman Retreat: A Day of Southern Inspiration. 8 a.m., Clarion Inn & Suites, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington, 504-914-7118, www.pw-st.org.

FEBRUARY EVENTS І community

Mardi Gras CalendarFebruary 2013

February 1Krewe of Eve parade. 7 p.m., Mandeville.

February 1Krewe of Omega parade. 6:30 p.m., Downtown Hammond.

February 2Krewe de Paws parade. 10 a.m., Old Towne Slidell.

February 2Krewe of Push Mow parade. 11 a.m., Abita Springs.

February 2Mystic Krewe of Titans parade. 6:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Dr., Slidell.

February 2Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade. 6 p.m., Downtown Covington.

February 8Krewe of Selene parade. 6:30 p.m., Pontchartrain Dr., Slidell.

February 9Krewe of Bush parade. 9 a.m., Bush.

February 9Krewe of Salt Bayou parade. 2 p.m., Slidell.

February 10Krewe of Tchefuncte parade. 2 p.m., Salty’s Marina, Madisonville.

Mardi Gras DayFebruary 12Covington Lions Club followed by Krewe of Covington and Krewe of Lyra parades. 10 a.m., Downtown Covington.

February 12Krewe of Chahta-Ima parade. 1 p.m., Lacombe.

February 12Krewe of Folsom parade. 2 p.m., Hwy. 40, Folsom.


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