Edge of the Lake Magazine February | March 2023

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Welcome to 2023, this is probably one of our most anticipated issues of the year. In this issue we announce the results of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. It is great to see so many familiar names as well as some new ones. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all those who took the time to vote.

We also take a look at the fascinating St. Tammany Coroner’s office; I was amazed at all the programs and services this department offers. The highlight of my visit was getting to meet Louie, the coroner office’s therapy dog. Louis is a regular visitor to the CAC Hope House and STARC. Check out our story on Northshore Arts in Bloom, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow as well as our regular features including our restaurant review, St Tammany Now and we also catch up with a Northshore Media Group’s Forty Under 40.

We are looking forward to another great year and have some new things planned for the upcoming issues.

If you have ideas for a story, please send them in to edgepublisher@yahoo.com. Follow us on Facebook and don’t forget to tune in to our hyper local radio shows to catch up with what is happening on the Northshore every morning on Lake 94.7, Highway 104.7, Tangi 96.5, Kajun 107.1 or The Boss AM 1400/FM 103.7.

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AROUND THE LAKE SOCIAL

• The City of Slidell presents •

Arts Evening Saturday, March 25, 2023 5-9 pm • Free Admission Olde Towne Slidell 646-4375 • MySlidell.com Local Artists & Artwork Live Entertainment Fine & Casual Dining Antique, Boutique & Unique Shopping Salad Days Student Art Exhibit George Dunbar Gallery in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall

“Spring in Olde Towne” by Colleen Marquis Arts Evening 2023 Poster Artist

The City of Slidell and the Commission on the Arts would like to thank our 2022/2023 Cultural Season Sponsors for making this event possible:

Renaissance $5,000 Sponsors: Plus + Publications

Baroque, $2,500 Sponsor: Silver Slipper Casino Neoclassical, $1,000 Sponsors: Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert Lori’s Art Depot • Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency Impressionism, $500 Sponsors: P. David Carollo, Attorney At Law • CiCi’s Pizza Mayor Greg Cromer • State Representative Mary DuBuisson, District 90 Roberta’s Cleaners • Slidell Historic Antique Association

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Elizabeth’s spirit is stronger than cancer.

Elizabeth was blindsided when at only 35 years old, she discovered a lump and found out it was breast cancer. She began treatment immediately, before moving to Madisonville. That’s when she opted to transfer to St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center, which not only lowered her mileage to and from treatments, but also her stress levels. Upon completion of her chemotherapy treatments, Elizabeth underwent physical therapy through Ochsner’s integrative oncology services, to regain strength and range of motion in her upper body. We’re helping Elizabeth get stronger every day, so that she can experience the joys of life and motherhood. Whatever your reasons are for doing the things you do, we’ve only got one. YOU.

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Gasaway Gasaway Bankston Architects STORY BETSY O’LEARY PHOTOS JOHNNY CHAUVIN

Spring 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of downtown Hammond’s premier architectural firm, Gasaway Gasaway Bankston Architects. Back in 1973, Andrew Gasaway, Jr., hung out his architectural shingle as “Gossen Gasaway & Associates,” the first iteration of what would become various professional collaborations with peers, proteges, o�spring, and o�ce manager of 33 years, Tonya Busch.

Recently, Andrew Gasaway, Jr., son Bret Gasaway, and Chris Bankston got together to share their stories of how it all came together.

A random girl in a café next to the Crescent Bar linked Andrew to the man who would literally shape his life. She worked for famed Louisiana architect John Desmond, whose wife had taught Art to her best student, Andrew Gasaway.

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Soon, Andrew was earning fifty cents an hour as a draftsman for John Desmond. Andrew and his wife, the former Jeannette Verburg, and their three-month old son, headed west to what’s now ULL where Andrew studied architecture. He was earning a dollar an hour when he transferred to Tulane on a full scholarship. Post-graduation, Andrew’s first job was with a Thibodaux architectural firm.

Back in Hammond with Gossen Gasaway, Andrew’s work included his award-winning design of the two-story Sunday school building at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. His design of the D. C. Reeves School won national architectural awards and helped launch the firm as the go-to architects for school design.

But that was just one of their niche markets, as they also designed parish jails, fire stations, the Ponchatoula Community Center, Jacmel Inn, Brady’s, First Guaranty Bank, and many other iconic buildings here and around the state.

Bret jumped in to interject how his father, together with Paul Murphy and a few others inspired Hammond’s annual Hot August Night celebration. What began as a few guys cooking hot dogs and hamburgers on a grill outside the Crescent turned into one of the summer’s hottest hits.

They were also instrumental in creating and funding both the DDD and the Hammond Historic District by actively seeking grants for architectural restoration and building improvements.

Bret worked construction for Ragusa Brothers building the Pittman Matheny building across from the Hammond jail.

There, he met his future wife, Grace Bennett Gasaway. She

would go on to serve as City Judge across from the building Bret built until losing her battle with cancer in 2021.

Bret followed his father’s footsteps into architecture. His first major contribution was designing the “new” Hammond High School. He’s worked as lead architect or consultant on projects including downtown’s Central Progressive Bank, the NOMC’s Women’s Pavilion, Diagnostic Center, and NOMC’s Livingston Parish Medical Complex.

Just when Andrew was reducing his architectural presence, Chris Bankston was looking to grow his own. Thus, Gasaway Gasaway Bankston Architects emerged.

Bankston’s background in school design in surrounding parishes was well-established.

He took over the school board work Andrew previously did. His biggest school project to date is Live Oak High School – a 205,000 square-foot campus.

In addition to school designs, Bankston was heavily involved in recovery projects after Hurricanes Katrina and Ida. He is married to the former Pam Cali.

They have a son, Brennan, 16, and are members of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Andrew Gasaway started with a strong foundation, and together the partners have built a legacy. From the new FGB Center in downtown Hammond, to NOMC’s Livingston Parish Medical Complex in Satsuma, evidence of their commitment to quality craftmenship can be seen throughout the community.

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Art will blossom again during the annual Northshore Arts in Bloom event this spring as the nonprofit organization celebrates its second year.

Presented by the Northshore Arts Foundation, Northshore Arts in Bloom will take place from April 28-30, 2023, in Downtown Hammond. The exhibit will feature 30+ floral artworks by local and regional floral designers, ranging from professional to enthusiastic hobbyists.

This year’s festivities, led by chair Colleen Scarle, include programming and partnerships with local businesses and organizations, such as the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, the Hammond Regional Arts Center and the Hammond Downtown Development District.

“Northshore Arts in Bloom is a wonderful occasion to celebrate springtime in Hammond through the intersection of floral design with artwork,” Scarle said. “We’re looking forward to showcasing these incredible works by our area’s most accomplished florists and artists.”

The mission of Northshore Arts in Bloom is to highlight the floral talents and achievements of the regional area. Our events support visual and performing arts for public appreciation while stimulating a cultural environment that inspires.

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Each floral designer is assigned a specific painting as a reference to interpret the art in a floral arrangement. Using live flowers, designers create an opportunity for visitors to see art from a new frame of mind. The floral arrangements will be beside their painted counterparts, allowing guests to see the two perspectives.

Full Bouquet ticket holders will be among the first to see these fantastic floral works and paired artworks during the Patron Party on April 28, which kicks o� the weekend. Patron Party participants can vote on their favorite floral arrangement for the People’s Choice Award while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and live music.

In addition to the floral art competition, three professional floral designers will be invited to create spectacular floral installations on a grand scale. Visitors can view these indoor installations at the Columbia Theatre throughout the weekend.

In addition to viewing the featured floral arrangements, visitors may enjoy a variety of performances and activities throughout the weekend. Other events include staged readings of winners from an international playwriting contest featuring three categories: Adult, Collegiate and Teen. Professionals in landscaping, horticulture and flowers will speak on various subjects during the lecture series.

The Hammond Regional Arts Center will display glass & sculpture works of artists Paulo Dufour, Erica Larkin Gaudet and Mitchell Gaudet. A special Art and Flower Market will be held in conjunction with the Saturday Hammond Farmers’ Market. There will be a variety of fun activities, such as a children’s chalk walk, unique art, along with plants and cut flowers to jumpstart one’s spring gardening. On Saturday there will be strolling musicians and belly dance performances before culminating with live music in Cate Square Park hosted by the Downtown Development District.

Northshore Arts in Bloom puts an emphasis on giving back by selecting a local charity each year to donate a portion of the weekend’s proceeds.

Last year, the Hammond Regional Arts Center and the Hammond Garden Club were chosen as organizations to fund.

“We think of others in need and come together in support of our communities to give from the heart,” Scarle said.

More information on sponsorships, participation and tickets can be found at the Northshore Arts Foundation website at northshoreartsfoundation. com.

COMMUNITY LEADER

Mike Cooper St. Tammany Parish President

Randy Smith St. Tammany Sheriff

Carnival season is o�cially upon us!

This season ushers in one of my favorite times of the year, as it gives our loved ones and neighbors an opportunity to gather joyfully, while celebrating the many, vibrant traditions of our beloved Parish.

Mardi Gras parades are now rolling through every community within our Parish. I look forward to joining you all on the parade route as we rejoice this triumphant season.

2022 was an extraordinary year for St. Tammany Parish Government; however, we are laserfocused on exceeding the standard that we set. My administration has once again put forth the most funding for infrastructure in our Parish history, surpassing last year’s budget, which will make longawaited, impactful projects a reality.

I passionately believe, with infrastructure investments, proper planning and economic development, our Parish will continue to thrive with our citizens ideals on the forefront.

Among the many programs launched under my administration was the removal of nearly 3,400 fallen trees from our Parish’s scenic waterways, as a result of Hurricane Ida. This ambitious initiative will beautify our scenic waterways and enhance the drainage capacity. The $12.6 million project is expected to be completed in early 2024.

The Department of Animal Services is among our greatest success stories. When I took o�ce, the live release rate was around 40%. I am tremendously proud to share for the second consecutive year, the live release rate is 97%, which designates our Animal Services as a ‘no-kill’ shelter. In 2022, our sta� took in nearly 4,000 animals, which is twice as many as 2020. This feat would not have been possible without hard working sta�, volunteers and fostering and adopting families.

I look forward to seeing you throughout this Carnival season and while supporting our local nonprofit organizations at their remarkable events this Spring.

Serving as your Parish President continues to be one of my most humbling honors.

The holiday season has ended, and here in Louisiana we have switched gears to the Carnival season.I am pleased that St. Tammany krewes continue to provide family-friendly options for our residents to enjoy Mardi Gras parades and festivities.

I am also very proud to continue our partnership with STARC by placing a float at the end of several local parades to collect beads. The STARC clients sort, repackage and sell those beads back to float riders. This is a worthwhile program as it not only prevents these beads from ending up in our landfills or attics, but it also provides work and funds for the citizens serviced by STARC. It’s truly a win-win for our community.

Ensuring a safe and fun Carnival season takes a great deal of planning and cooperation.

Our deputies work together with the municipal law enforcement agencies, state police and other surrounding law enforcement to maintain order and provide crowd and tra�c control along parade routes throughout our parish.

Our Reserve Division is an integral part of this cooperative e�ort, with our reserve deputies working countless hours during our many Northshore parades.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our top-notch Reserve Division, you can apply online or call our Human Resources Department at (985) 726-7700 for more information.

We are also actively hiring for full-time positions in our Patrol, Corrections and Communications Divisions. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we continue our e�orts to recruit and retain quality employees by providing competitive pay, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Becoming a corrections deputy or a dispatcher is a great way to start out in law enforcement. These are both challenging and rewarding jobs with the potential for future growth through advancement in those divisions or transfers to a position in patrol or investigations.

If you or someone you know is interested, please visit www.stpso.com/job-opportunities<http:// www.stpso.com/job-opportunities> and fill out an online application.

I wish you all a safe and happy Mardi Gras season and encourage each of you to watch for our deputies along the parade routes and thank them for the job they are doing to maintain a safe environment for our families to enjoy the Carnival season.

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Wine Acquistapace’s Wine Warehouse

Bakery Sugar Love Bakery

Woman’s Boutique Cody Kate

Bridal Boutique James and B Bridal House

Women’s Shoes Cody Kate

Cheese That Cheese Chick

SERVICES

Acting School Slidell Little Theater

Charcuterie Bayou Boards by Jenn

Air Conditioning Service and Repair AirDat

Consignment Lulu’s Almost New

Car Wash Crown Carwash

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Baby/ Children’s Store Bayou Kids

Car Dealership Toyota of Slidell

KING CAKE, BAKERY & SNOWBALL Sugar Love Bakery 1329 Englewood Dr., Slidell 985.265.4146 sugarloveslidell.com

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HAIR SALON AND HAIR REMOVAL Serendipity Salon 1502 Front St., Slidell 985.259.4054 serendipitysalonslidell.com

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Childcare Honeycomb School Contractor ECO Cooking Classes Passionate Platter

Title Compnay Patriot Title Pet Boarding Mary’s B&B

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Dance Studio Creative Dance

Printer Old Town Print

Day Spa Woodhouse Spa

Promotional Materials Threadheadz

Elementary School (Private) St Margaret Mary

Signs Mirror Image

Elementary School (Public) Whispering Pines

Real Estate Company Engel & Volkers

Financial Institution OnPath

Senior Living Community Summerfield

Hair Removal European Wax Center

Summer Camps Crossgates Family Fitness

Hair Salon Serendipity Salon High School (Private) Pope John Paul ll

PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL Pope John Paul II 1901 Jaguar Drive, Slidell 985.649.0914 pjp.org

Wedding Venue

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High School (Public) Northshore High School

Floors Darby’s

Kids’ Party Venue Altitude Trampoline

Yoga Blue Arrow Yoga

Landscape Services Luxury Landscape Service

Moving Slidell Moving

Mani Pedi Spa Divine Nails

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Karate Premier Takwando Electrician MAC Electric Lash Extentions Pure Salon and Esthetics Mechanic Shop East Gause Goodyear Mortgage Company Prime Lending Music School Little Sound Academy Party Planning The Balloon Beauty

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SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Summerfield Senior Living 4104 Dauphine Street, Slidell 985.646.4676 LifeAtSummerfield.com

Plumbing Drain Surgeon Pool Design Rock N Pools Fitness Core Performance Academy Roof Schenck Roofing Funeral Home Audubon Tree Removal Ben Gordon Tree Service

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Parade Schedule

2023

TOWN

PARADE

TIME

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3RD Slidell

Mystic Krewe of Titans

6:30 pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH Slidell Slidell

Krewe of Poseidon Krewe of Bilge

6:00pm Noon

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH Slidell Pearl River

Krewe of Antheia Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club

1:00pm 1:00pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH Hammond Mandeville

Krewe of Omega Krewe of Eve

6:30pm 7:00pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11TH Slidell Abita Madisonville Covington

Krewe de Paws Krewe of Push Mow Krewe of Tchefuncte Krewe of Olympia

10:00am 12:00am 1:00pm 6:00pm

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH Slidell

Krewe of Dionysus

1:00pm

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH Slidell

Krewe of Selene

6:30pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18TH Bush Bogalusa

Krewe of Bush Magic City Carnival Ass.

9:00am 1:00pm

MARDI GRAS DAY FEB 21ST Covington Covington Folsom

Covington Lions Parade Krewe of Covington follows Covington Krewe of Folsom

10:00am 2:00pm

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH Mandeville

Krewe Du Pooch Parade

12:00am

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH Covington

Krewe of Mardi Paws

2:00pm

LOOK FOR THE LAKE 94.7 CUBE ON THE PARADE ROUTES!

ALL PARADES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

The Next Chapter In

WASTE MANAGEMENT William Strain/Stranco William Strain is a St. Tammany Parish native, born in 1997 to a family that demonstrated and instilled in him a strong work ethic that continues to motivate him to this day. William graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 2015 and went on to graduate from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette with a B.S.B.A. degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance.

William returned to St. Tammany in 2020 to join his family business, Stranco Waste Management, as a sales and transportation manager, and has developed the necessary skills to lead his team to success. Even though William started working during the pandemic, which was a challenging period for many companies, his education, mindfulness and perseverance helped Stranco, an essential business, remain on top.

William has led his team to a 35% growth in sales and a 20% reduction in expenses. Because of this, he has become an integral part of the company’s growth and profitability, and he was recently recognized as one of Northshore Media’s 2022 Forty under 40.

About Stranco Since 1998, Stranco Waste Management Company, a permitted and DEQ compliant, one-of-a-kind solid waste transfer station, has been e�ectively helping businesses and residents in St. Tammany Parish dispose of solid waste, including household garbage, construction and demolition debris and other non-hazardous trash.

Stranco added a second, more modern transfer station facility to meet the growing needs of St. Tammany’s garbage disposal, and has also taken over the operation of a transfer station facility in New Iberia. All of their facilities are equipped to handle large amounts of garbage as it is transported from businesses and homes to transfer stations and, ultimately, to the appropriated state-certified landfills. In recent years, Stranco Solid Waste has expanded to include a roll-o� division and a frontload division, allowing them to provide their customers with even more ways to dispose of their non-hazardous garbage and trash, Stranco goes above and beyond to guarantee that its solid waste transfer stations are properly operated to ensure cost-e�ective solutions and e�ciency, resulting in monetary and environmental savings for the communities.

The goal is to reduce transportation cost, labor, fuel, air emissions, energy use and vehicle maintenance.

Stranco Solid Waste has been in business since 1998 and will soon be celebrating its 25th anniversary. With William Strain’s leadership, customer service skills, management training and other abilities, Stranco hopes to have a long and profitable future.

From a photoshoot by Joel Treadwell at the Children’s Museum of St Tammany, features in Tangi Lifestyles and EDGE of the Lake to a reception held at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum hosted by Tangipahoa and St Tammany Chambers we celebrated Northshore Media Group’s Forty Under 40.

Congratulations again to all the 2022 Forty under 40!

TCHEFUNCTES.COM

2023 Readers’ Choice Winners

RESTAURANTS

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ST. TAMMANY WEST

Bang for Buck Leonardo’s Trattoria Bar Food The Anchor PIZZA McClain’s Pizzeria 115 Girod Street, Mandeville 985.778.0955 McClainspizzeria.com

Barbecue Pyre BBQ Breakfast LaLou Brunch Crazy Pig Bubble Tea Tea Time

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Casual Dining Rusty Pelican Catering Lake House Chacuterie Cured on Columbia Chicken WOW American Eats

SEAFOOD Morton’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar 702 Water Street, Madisonville 985.845.4970 mortonsseafood.com

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Coffee Shop Abita Roasting Dessert Tchefuncte’s Restaurant Dining with a View Tchefuncte’s Restaurant Donuts Peace, Love & Little Donuts Fine Dining Gallaghers 527

FOOD TRUCK Creole Tomateaux Food TruckEDGE OF THE LAKE • 69170 HWY 190.

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Thank Y ! for voting Leonardo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria your Favorite Italian Restaurant 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

leonardostrattoria.com | 985.778.550 | 2625 Florida St., Mandeville

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BREAKFAST La Lou 200 Girod St., Mandeville 985.231.7125

PREPARED MEALS Carpool Caterer 1600 W. Causeway Approach, #5, Mandeville 985.778.2668 carpoolcaterer.com

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INSURANCE AGENT CJ Ladner, State Farm 1972 N. Highway 190, Covington 985.892.5030 cjladner.com

HOLISTIC DOCTOR & NURSE PRACTICIONER Dr. Pamela Egan 1116 West 21st Avenue, Covington 985.892-3031 pamelaegan.com

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR Benefit Planning Group 2817 Athania Pky., Metairie 985.214.2108 benefitplanninggroup.net

MUSIC SCHOOL Northlake Academy of Music 375 Asbury Dr., Mandeville 985.778.0786 northlakeacademyofmusic.net

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DINING WITH A VIEW

Mandeville

Favorite Chef

Covington 985.892.9992

985.951.2173

Favorite Steak and Fine Dining

Mandeville 985.778.2820

Favorite Steak and Fine Dining

Slidell

985.326.8350

French PROOF SHEET Café Lynn

Seafood Morton’s

Frozen Yogurt Moo Moo’s

Service Pardo’s

Alabasha

Smoothies Green Fork

Happy Hour Coscino’s Italian Grill

Snowballs Just Chillin’

Hole in the Wall Bayou Stuf

Soup Café Lynn

Hot Dogs Pyre BBQ

Steak Gallaghers

Ice Cream Hoodoo

Sushi Zen Japenese Grill & Sushi Bar

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Tea English Tea Room

Juice The JuicerThis ad will ur ad that will run in the February/March issue of EDGE of the Lake magazine.

Thai Thai Pepper

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Kid Friendly The Anchor

Vietnamese Pho Cong

King Cake Nonna Randazzo’s ANTI-AGING SPECIALIST Timeless Rx 1976 N. Highway 190, Covington 985.893.6073 thetimelessclinic.com

Mediterranean Duman Artisan Kitchen Mexican Habanero’s

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The Pink Agave Oysters Felix Pizza McClains Po-Boy Bears

Prepared Meals Carpool Catering HAIR SALON Kent Jacob Salon 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville 985.845.8011 kentjacob.com

PEOPLE

Romantic Pardo’s Salad Coffee Rani

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Aesthetician Melissa Leblanc Architect Residential Mike Piazza Architect Commercial GreenLeaf Artist Marianne Rodrique Attorney Blue Williams Bartender Emily Shuff Builder Premier Chef Pat Gallagher Contractor Biggs Construction

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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

for voting for us Reader’s Choice two years in a row.

We are grateful for your support.

Locally owned and operated, state licensed and insured we are proud to offer electrical services to our surrounding communities.

Call us today!

985.778.7385

info@turtle-electric.com

Thank you for voting us your

FAVORITE BRUNCH!

The Crazy Pig is a Comfy Cozy Eatery.

We’re Unapologetically Obsessed with Food & Hospitality! Serving up Brunch & Lunch using Old Recipes & Fresh Ingredients.

Come as you are, Get Crazy About The Pig!!

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Second location in Covington coming soon!

NECK PAIN? BACK PAIN? ED GE OF THE L AKE’ S FAVORITE D O C TOR

DR. SAMER SHAMIEH MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGEON

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CLOSETS Ruffino Custom Closets 111 Campell Blvd., Mandeville 985.809.7623 ruffinocustomclosets.com

CREDIT UNION Keesler Federal Credit Union Louisiana & Mississippi Locations 1.888.keesler kfcu.org

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MORTGAGE LENDER NOLA Lending 830 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 1100, Mandeville 985-951-8479 Nolalending.com

PET BOARDING Camp Bow Wow 14279 Hwy. 1085, Covington 985.892.9364 campbowwow.com/covington

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TANNING SALON Planet Beach Mandeville 1680 La. 59, Mandeville 985-951-2107 planetbeach.com

TRAVEL AGENT Expedia Cruises 2180 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 2, Mandeville 985.231.0177 expediacruises/mandeville.com

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10 PRESIDENT’S AWARDS LOUISIANA OWNED, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

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CPA Garretty and Associates Financial Advisor Tom Meyer Hair Color Dixie Leblanc Handyman Kirk White

MEDICAL

Anesthesiologist Heather Stockes, M.D. Anti- Aging Specialist

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Audiologist J.J. Martinez, AuD

High School Coach John Burford

Cardiologist Farhad Aduli, M.D.

Home Organizing Clancey’s Closets

Chiropractor Melissa Hoffman, D.C.

InsuranceAgent CJ Ladner

Cosmetic Surgeon Benjamin Boudreaux, M.D.

Interior Design Corrinn Fisher

Dentist Randall Foto, DDS

Life Insurance Agent Eagan

Dermatologist Benson Robert, M.D.

Make Up About Face

HOSPITAL St. Tammany Health System 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington 985.898.4000 StTammany.health

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Katie Wonch, O.D.

Massage Therapist Amanda Miranda

Family Practitioner Devan Szcepanski, M.D.

Mortgage Lender NOLA Lending

Fertility Doctor Peter Lu, M.D.

Party Planning Girls in Black

Gastroenterologist Steven Guarisco, M.D.

Personal Trainer Justin Finley

Holistic Doctor/ EDGE OF THE LAKE • 69170 HWY 190. SUITE 1 • COVINGTON, LA 70433 • PHONE Practitioner Pam Egan, DNP

Photographer Abby Sands Real Estate Agent Jenny Mutter Tattoo Artist Jerrod Couville Teacher Leslie Domingue Travel Agent Expedia Cruises

HOSPICE St. Tammany Health System Hospice 1010 S. Polk St., Suite 1, Covington 985.871.5976 StTammany.health/Hospice

Home Health St Tammany Health Systems, Home Health Hospice St Tammany Health Systems, Hospice Hospital St Tammany Health Systems Internal Medicine Ashley Ingolia, M.D. Medical Spa ReDiscover Aesthetics

HOME HEALTH St. Tammany Health System Home Health 1010 S. Polk St., Suite 1, Covington 985.898.4414 StTammany.health/HomeHealth

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Medical Testing Facility Diagnostic Imaging Services Neurologist Rex Houser, M.D. Nurse Practitioner Pam Egan, DNP OB/GYN Craig Landwehr, M.D. Occupational Therapist Missy Hymel G.T. Oncologist Jay Saux, M.D. Oral Surgeon Ben Almerico Orthodontist Amy Sawyer, D.D.S. Orthopedist Jason Rudd, M.D.

Wound Care Shaun Carpenter

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Art Gallery The Wild Osprey Author TC Morris Band 4 Unplugged Charity Event Men Who Cook Dance Studio Northshore Academy of Dance

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Pain Doctor Ronald Sequra, M.D.

Festival Three Rivers Art Festival

Pediatric Dentist Todd Brausell , D.D.S.

Theatre Group 30 by Ninety

Pediatrician Joshua LeBlanc, M.D.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Phlebologist (Vein) Randall Juleff,M.D .

Physical Thera py Brian Shell, P.T. Psychiatrist Gordon Blundell, M.D. Psychotherapist Melinda Ensley, N.C.C. Surgery Center AVALA Hollistic Vet Vet Naturally Veterinarian Liza Ledet, M.D.V.

ART GALLERY The Wild Osprey 522 Girod St., Mandeville 504.452.2780 thewildosprey.com

Bed and Breakfast Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast 510 Girod St, Mandeville 985.373.8902 BlueHeronMandevilleLA.com

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Children’s Playground Koop Drive Fitness Studio Evolve Studio Golf Course Money Hill Health Club Franco’s Indoor Sports Facility Skal Axe Throwing Karate Studio Covington Karate

THEATRE 30 by Ninety Theatre 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville 844.THE.3090 30byninety.com

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2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

FAVORITE COSMETIC SURGEON COSMETIC SURGEON BenjaminFAVORITE Boudreaux, MD | Jeffrey Claiborne, MD

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Voted Best BBQ & Hot dog

COVINGTON 71174 Hwy 21, Ste. 400 985.234.983

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MANDEVILLE 2020 Woodrow St. 985.629.4162

Pilates Club Pilates

Car Dealership Honda of Covington

Public Park Bogue Falaya

CBD Hippy Goat

Swim Club Franco’s Fins Tennis Courts Stone Creek Health Club & Spa

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Acquistapaces

Children’s Store Kiki and Lolli

Tourist Attraction Global Wildlife

Consignment Style Encore

Yoga Just Breathe

Fabric Fabric Second to None

Bar Columbia St. Tap Room

Flooring Noel Maestri

Bloody Mary Abita Roasting

Florist Ambiance

NIGHTLIFE

Daiquiri Daiquiri & Creams Live Music Venue Columbia St. Tap Room

WINE BAR St. Ann Wine Bar 22 St. Ann Drive, Suite 2, Mandeville 985.778.0505 stannwinebar.com

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Garden Center The Garden Spot

Margarita La Carretta

Gifts Southern Avenue

Martini Cypress Bar- Southern Hotel

Hardware Store Ace Hardware Mandeville

Place to go Dancing Rock N Blues

Health Food Another Beautiful Day

Sports Bar Chimes

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Wine Bar St. Ann Wine Bar

Jewelry Lowes

SHOPPING

Kids Shoes Joes

Antiques Mae Antiques

Baby Baby’s Corner Bakery Mandeville Bakery Bridal Boutique Olivia

GIFTS Southern Avenue 70488 Hwy. 21, Covington 985.871.1466 shopsouthernavenue.com

Lighting Pine Grove Electrical Supply Lingerie Store Bra Geanie Lumber Abita Lumber Company Meat Sia’s

CATERING The Lakehouse Restaurant 2025 Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville 985.626.3006 lakehousecuisine.com

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50 years of business on the Northshore.

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Mandeville Lakefront Register at KreweduPooch.org

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Free Friday Concerts Fridays March - May

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Patio Furniture Patio & Pool Chaises Patio Umbrellas

It’s important to us at Tribe to live and work by our core values.

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Garden Accessories

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223 Lee Ln, Covington, LA 70433

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Are You Experiencing the First Signs of a Hearing Loss?

We often have our teeth checked, our eyes checked and our blood-pressure tested, but when was the last time you had a hearing test?

Hearing loss doesn’t happen overnight. It is a gradual process over the years, so it isn’t noticeable at first. But at some point, things will start to change. A few common signs of hearing loss include finding conversations hard to follow, turning the TV’s volume up louder than usual, and asking people to repeat themselves.

Dr. JJ Martinez, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA Doctor of Audiology, Board Certified Audiologist

You might not think too much of it at first, or, despite any frustrations it is causing you, you might decide to put treatment off for “another day.” Often friends and family are the first to notice one’s hearing loss before it becomes a real challenge for the sufferer.

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If so, then SLENT Hearing & Balance Center encourages you to visit one of our hearing centers in Hammond, Slidell or Mandeville, LA for a hearing test. We’ll test your hearing, and identify if a hearing loss is at play, and if so, provide you with some treatment options.

A recent worldwide study* confirmed that eight out of ten hearing aid users reported they had a profound positive impact on their quality of life, including improved relationships at home and work and a better sense of safety and independence.

Download Our Free Guide “The Early Symptoms of a Hearing Loss to Look Out For” Written by Dr. JJ Martinez Visit slenthearing.com/free-guide *Source: Findings of EuroTrak 2015 (ET 2015) and MarkeTrak 9 (MT9) worldwide studies about hearing loss and hearing aids.

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acy Landrum, Chairperson of the 2023 Airshow, recently addressed the opportunity for local small businesses to add sponsorship of the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow to their advertising budgets for 2023.

The Airshow will be held October 21-22, 2023. This year, sponsors can attend a special night show included with their sponsorship.

Learn how becoming a small business sponsor o�ers next-level fun and entertainment.

NIGHT SHOW FEAST AND FUN

Landrum stressed that sponsorship packages are available in a range of pricing options that make it possible for even small businesses to enhance their community presence. The 2023 sponsors get close-up views of the airplanes and a chance to interact with the pilots after watching the show from front-row seats.

Small business sponsorship packages begin at the $2,500 range. That reasonable price includes two tickets to the night show, plus six general admission tickets they can share with friends, family, or clients for the daytime Airshow events.

The $2,500 sponsorship tier also includes their business logo on the Airshow page and community announcements about their company’s sponsorship of one of the most unique outdoor events in the state.

The fun times only get better for small business sponsorships of $5,000. That donation includes a photo opportunity holding a large replica of your sponsorship check, your company’s logo posted on the Airshow website, access to the sponsor entrance, four tickets to the night show, six tickets to the Sponsor Hangar for food and drinks for two days, four parking passes for two days, and 10 tickets to the general admission shows.

These sponsors can continue the fun at the after party held in the Sponsor’s Hangar. There, they can mingle and nosh on delicious food and libations. Another perk is the preferred parking access that brings them close to the action without having far to walk.

Small business sponsorships of $10,000 will receive all the benefits enjoyed by lower-tier sponsors, plus more business visibility during the sponsorship year.

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Their companies get listed on both the Airshow website and program, and there will be announcements of their business sponsorships made during the Airshow. This group also gets 10 tickets to the Sponsor Hangar for two days, six tickets to the night show, six parking passes for both days, and 20 general admission tickets good for either day of the Airshow.

More Sponsors Make a Better Airshow Packages are structured to fit the goals of sponsoring companies. Employees are welcome to volunteer wearing shirts that enhance their business

presence. They can assist nonprofits operating food booths, volunteer at the gate as the initial contact for more than 40,000 visitors expected this year. Your employees can volunteer at the Kid Zone or choose other opportunities that align with your company’s values.

Interested in small business sponsorships at the Airshow? Call Melissa Bordelon with the Hammond Chamber of Commerce at (985) 3454457. You can also visit the Airshow website or contact Guy Recotta, Foundation chairman.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US! CONGRATULATIONS TO:

WASHINGTON PARISH READERS’ CHOICE FAVORITES

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital Favorite Hospital

Kenneth Civello, MD Favorite Cardiologist

Steven Ogden, MD Favorite Internist

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Maria Christina Buenaflor, MD Favorite OB/GYN and Fertility Physician

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Mark Johnson City of Covington Mayor

In the Spring of 1993, I was honored to sit on the inaugural board of Leadership St. Tammany. Since then, I have served as the Recruitment Committee, Chairperson of the Board and as its Program Director. Spring of 2023 marks the start of my 30th year with the program.

That’s pretty cool.

Leadership St. Tammany was spawned from the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, led by then Executive Director Diane Winston, Ed Dillard and JoAnne Gallinghouse. That first class consisted of 20 members. Eventually class sizes grew to 25, then 30 and now 30-plus per year. Over 700 individuals have graduated from the program.

Classes are made up of adults from various professions; business, volunteers, community activism, law enforcement, attorneys, service organizations, artists, teachers, education administration, governmental employees, non-profits and elected o�cials. Participants come from all walks of life, range in age from 25 to 75 and live throughout the Parish. Completely di�erent folks, they have one thing in common: They wish to make St. Tammany Parish a better place. They often do not even agree on what that means.

We begin in August with a two-night retreat. Then, one day per month, we learn, question and explore each of the di�erent systems that comprise our lives; social services, community activism, local, parish and state government, infrastructure (or lack thereof), economic development, quality of life, law enforcement, judiciary, culture, art and history. We visit and meet with the leaders of each of these systems. How can we make what’s good better and what’s bad good?

To learn more about the program, its graduates, the application process (deadline for Class of 2024 is April 30th), the cost and the commitment, check out leadersttammany.org. Sidenote: The number of excellent applications exceeds the number of slots each year. Selection criteria includes building a class diverse in background … which enriches the discussions. It is not unusual to apply 2 or 3 times before finding your “right” class.

We are pleased to announce the City of Mandeville is now rated as a CLASS 5 CRS (Community Rating System) Community. We are particularly excited about being the first City in Louisiana to achieve this, especially in light of rising Flood Insurance Premiums. Most properties will be eligible for a total 25% CRS discount. Residents will see this discount on qualified renewals and new flood insurance policies on or after October 1, 2023. Each property owner should contact their insurance company for their specific rate.

The City of Mandeville has many events coming up including: Clay Madden City of Mandeville Mayor

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Eve Parade – Friday, February 10, 2023; 7:00 pm

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Krewe du Pooch – Saturday, February 25, 2023; 12:00 p.m. (dog parade, vendors, concert, food trucks)

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Mandeville Live! Free Friday series – Fridays beginning March 24, 2023 (Mandeville Trailhead 6:30pm – 8:30pm)

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Easter at the Market – Saturday, April 1st (Pictures with the Easter Bunny, free face painting, chocolate, petting zoo & more) I am honored to serve as the Mayor of Mandeville and remain very truly yours.

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ANATOMY of a Coroner’s Office

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STORY LIZ GENEST SMITH PHOTOS JERRY COTTRELL

The 2010s were not a banner decade for St. Tammany Parish. Considered relatively squeaky clean compared to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, it suddenly seemed rife with corruption after various misdeeds led to the convictions of several high-ranking elected officials, including a district attorney, sheriff, former mayor and even the coroner.

Wait, the coroner? It makes perfect sense, actually. What better place to conduct a little thievery than in the mysterious, shadowy world of the Coroner’s Office? What even goes on in that place, other than autopsies?

I got my chance to find out when our current St. Tammany Parish Coroner, Dr. Charles Preston, graciously agreed to chat with me and take me on a tour of the facility.

Before I share what I learned, it’s important to get to know the man who took over the office in 2014. A quick perusal of Dr. Preston’s resume reveals a substantial career in both clinical and academic settings. In addition to working as a physician at various local hospitals, he was an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at LSU, and still found time to get published in a slew of medical journals. He also owns an urgent care facility in Slidell. So, he certainly looks great on paper, but what about the actual man?

I’m not going to lie. All my previous knowledge of the coroner profession came from my fascination with true and fictional crime. Thanks to Law & Order, Tana French novels and yes, even some trashy television documentaries, I accepted the stereotype of coroners as scrappy, emotionally detached, tightly wound, vaguely egotistical lone wolves who hate when interlopers dare to invade their morbid sanctuaries.

I’m pleased to report that not a bit of that caricature applies to Dr. Preston. Not only is he friendly, relaxed, open and modest, he also spent three hours letting me pick his brain and poke around the facility. (He also indulgently fielded a few questions about the misdeeds of his predecessor and a contentious, on-going legal tug-of-war between his office and Parish Government, but those are topics for another day.)

Dr. Preston was all set to retire when a friend talked him into running for this office in the midst of a big scandal. Was damage control the first order of business?

“The notion that there was corruption from top to bottom was just not the case. I inherited something that was fundamentally sound and already had some good talent.” That being said, he admitted, ”When I first came in, I set out to throw the doors open and show transparency. I also wanted to let citizens know this office isn’t just about death.”

Photo by St. Tammany Coroners Office

It’s a bit shocking to learn that Louisiana is one of only four states that require coroners to be physicians, unless of course, no physicians are willing to run for the office. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that a Coroner’s Office could ostensibly be run by a dry cleaner or hairstylist. Or perhaps even a writer who was, at best, a solid-C biology student.

Many coroners in the state work only part-time and they stick to the mandates, but I quickly learned that Dr. Preston and his staff have gone above and beyond to reshape St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office (STPCO) into a vastly different place, where fiscal responsibility, efficiency and community outreach play enormous roles.

When I emerged from the building after my extensive visit, my brain was totally addled. How in the world was I going to tackle and coherently share the volumes of information I’d received? I decided to use STPCO’s motto, “Science, Service, Compassion” as a means to, well, dissect the office and sort and label all the bits and pieces I’d collected (not unlike their so-called “gumbo room,” which stores rows and rows of highly organized jars of organ and tissue samples.). Before my visit, I’d taken those three words to mean that they serve the community by using science to investigate deaths, and that they treat the bodies and families with compassionate respect. While all of that is true, there’s way more to it.

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THE SCIENCE

In my estimation, science represents the brain of this entity. It’s not the brain’s job to feel or emote, it’s simply to think and calculate and come up with logical, impartial conclusions that are admissible in a court of law.

It goes without saying that science is the key component in performing autopsies, as well as analyzing evidence collected from a death or crime scene. STPCO had both in-house DNA and toxicology labs when Dr. Preston took over, but he made some major changes. He discovered it would save an inordinate amount of time and money to outsource toxicology, but the DNA lab was another story.

Prior to the DNA lab’s construction 10 years ago, this sort of testing was handled by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge, which continually struggles with a staggering 18-month backlog. The vast majority of Louisiana parishes still rely on the state lab because they don’t have their own DNA lab, but thanks to a voter-approved millage that passed back in 2004, STPCO has the means to process DNA in a fraction of the time.

Dr. Preston wound up hiring additional analysts and technicians to completely eliminate any backlog. Why is this a priority?

“DNA cuts both ways,” Dr. Preston explained.

“If you’re guilty, it’s going to be really hard to argue about it. But if you’re innocent, it’s going to exonerate you. If you’re in jail for something you didn’t do, do you want to sit there for two or three days, or 18-24 months? It’s not just that person, but the entire family that’s affected.”

It’s also a deterrent for criminals who consider traveling here from elsewhere and it cuts down on how many cases go to trial. When faced with damning, almost-instantaneous DNA evidence, most guilty defendants just opt to go ahead and plead guilty. This saves the parish the expense of a lengthy trial, saves prospective jurors time and hassle, and of course, it spares survivors and families the agony of having to relive a nightmare.

A real-life example of the value of such a resource dates back 20 years. Due to the serious backlog at the state DNA lab, identification of serial killer Derrick Todd Lee was significantly delayed, allowing him more time to terrorize Baton Rouge and claim additional victims. But it’s not just about catching bad guys and exonerating good guys. It took STPCO only 26 hours to identify the victims of a double homicide in Covington last fall. The bodies had been burned beyond recognition, so the quick identification of the individuals saved their families the additional torment of prolonged uncertainty.

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Having both our own DNA lab and a lower number of murders and rapes than the bigger parishes also frees up human and scientific resources to investigate property damage and theft. Try asking Orleans parish to scour your car for the genetic material of the perpetrator who busted out your car window and stole your laptop.

THE SERVICE

To me, service is the skeletal system of the office.

It’s the basic, no-frills, mechanical foundation upon which everything else is built. What’s the job and who’s going to do it?

First, the who. In addition to Dr. Preston, the staff is composed of a deputy coroner, forensic pathologists, certified death investigators, morgue technicians, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), DNA analysts, administrative staff, a chaplain corps and even some lovable canine ambassadors, who spread good will in the community and moral support in the office.

As for the job, Louisiana law states that the coroner “shall either view the body or make an investigation into the cause and manner of death” in cases involving suspicious, unexpected or unusual deaths. Among other things, the Coroner’s Office’s team of trained investigators are charged

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with freezing the scene, then ascertaining the circumstances, cause and manner of death, and working with local law enforcement and forensic pathologists, who decide if additional exams or autopsies are necessary.They also have to find and notify the next of kin.

It may come as a surprise, as it did to me, that the coroner’s jurisdiction also involves mental health and sexual assault. The office’s mental health division deals with mentally ill individuals that may be a danger to themselves or others, and connects them with the appropriate experts.

The team is made up of a full-time mental health director, who’s a trained psychiatrist, plus contract psychiatrists, an outreach coordinator and investigators. This division helps to evaluate mental health emergencies and begin the Order of Protective Custody process, when necessary.

Dr. Preston made changes to this process, too.

“When a doctor from this office goes to evaluate a patient in crisis, that doctor is a psychiatrist.

When I took office in 2014, there was one psychiatrist, and she saw all the patients on the west side of the parish. A forensic pathologist and a retired orthopedist used to see everyone on the east side of the parish.”

Yikes.

Where sexual assault is concerned, Louisiana law requires the coroner or a designee to perform the forensic medical examinations of all alleged victims. The St. Tammany Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) team has been designated the lead entity our region, which also includes Washington, Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes (hospitals in these other parishes pay STPCO for SANE services). They travel to the hospital with a patient advocate to meet the victim, unlike in other parishes where victims are often sent to a designated hospital where busy, distracted hospital staff struggle to find time to perform sexual assault examinations in between treating patients in life-or-death situations.

“When I was working in the emergency department, I was trying to balance heart attacks, gunshot wounds and car accidents,” Dr. Preston explained. “Sexual assault was not my top priority.

It would be a 10 to 15-minute exam. These SANE nurses are focused on this one patient and they bring a very high level of expertise. They collect and turn over all evidence we think is probative, Plus, they’re qualified as experts to testify in court.

So, they can take the patient from the moment of the examination all the way to court.”

THE COMPASSION

While the STPCO is exceptionally respectful of the dead and their families, including draping American flags over military veterans while they’re housed in the facility and raising money to build a dignified mausoleum for unclaimed human remains, the compassion goes much deeper. It speaks to the heart of this office that they continually go way above and beyond the legal mandates by creating multiple proactive community outreach and education programs, many of which are hosted in the facility’s media room. These “life safety initiatives,” designed to prevent tragedy, address issues like swimming pool safety, burn prevention, infant sleep safety, shaken baby syndrome, the opioid crisis, human trafficking, carbon monoxide poisoning and teen drug and sexual awareness.

Suicide prevention is especially important to Dr. Preston, not only because a lack of state funding for suicide prevention is a key factor in Louisiana’s growing suicide rates, but because he lost two brothers this way. While the office regularly collaborates with all sorts of local non-profits, it maintains a close working relationship with the St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of EDGE February |March 2023

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Suicide (STOPS) program by hosting suicide prevention education classes for the public and first responders in their community meeting room, plus instructors on staff volunteer to help teach suicide intervention and prevention to teenagers. They also work directly with the Local Outreach to the Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Team to get traumatized survivors access to counseling and mental health services.

In addition to all of that, the office recently co-sponsored an unprecedented live and virtual suicide symposium that allowed mental health professionals to share ideas and information which will be used to create a huge online database of resources for both agencies and the public.

In another example of non-mandated compassion, Dr. Preston was not content to employ a single, part-time chaplain to counsel traumatized families and survivors, He decided to recruit a diverse group of volunteers to represent various faiths. Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, a member of this corps is on-call 24/7 to attend death scenes in each side of the parish when requested by the family or an investigator. They can also guide family members to a safe place while investigators perform necessary postmortem tasks.

Is your head spinning? This office is not only responsible for more than I ever knew, but Dr. Preston accepted the challenge of rehabbing its tarnished image and used it as an opportunity to enhance and expand its purpose and reach.

He summed up STPCO’s mission thusly, “We are making a very concerted effort to educate the public that we’re not just about death investigation. We’re all these other things, too. I think we’re the best Coroner’s Office in the entire state, and frankly that’s because we’re supported by a millage. And we want everyone to benefit from it in every possible way.”

I was tempted to keep the anatomy and dissection metaphors going by referring to my summation as autopsy results or a post-mortem, but the STPCO is way too much of a living, breathing entity to imply otherwise. I also wanted to be sure this didn’t come across as some sort of political endorsement, as Dr. Preston holds an elected office, but it’s really hard to sing the praises of this extraordinary office without giving credit to the man who’s converted it. If you ask him, he’ll demur and call it a collaborative effort. This is certainly true, but to me this kind of transformation and collaboration can only happen when leadership is focused on integrity and compassion.

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Robby Miller Tangipahoa Parish President

Just a few weeks into the new year, and good things are already happening here in Tangipahoa!

Over the last few weeks, we’ve announced an incoming industry, a major road expansion, and our team is currently gearing up to welcome high school athletes from around the state to compete in the LHSAA Championships. These improvements do not happen easily. Each of these projects represents partnerships between our parish leadership and other community agencies. Together we are making a di�erence in the lives of our residents!

Tangipahoa Parish is truly on the move! Each day, we are working diligently to help our residents and businesses enjoy an even greater quality of life. In 2023, look for improved tra�c patterns and roadway enhancements throughout the parish. We are excited to be building two new roadways—the first, a new access point to accommodate the many athletes and visitors at the Chappapeela Sports complex in Hammond. We are also mid-build on the long-sought expanded East Mulberry Street, which will alleviate congestion on LA 16 and provide muchneeded secondary access for visitors to the Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse.

These two projects are examples of the many city-parish and intergovernmental partnerships we employ in Tangipahoa Parish. Working together, we accomplish more for our people. It’s just one more reason why Tangipahoa is truly the best place to be.

I hope that everyone’s 2023 got o� to a good start and wish everyone a blessed new year. This past holiday season was a successful one for Slidell, filled with holiday cheer and plenty of family-friendly events for the community to enjoy.

As we enter carnival season, I would like to invite you, your family, and friends to come experience Mardi Gras in Slidell. Grab your lawn chairs, ice chests and king cakes and head on out to the parade route to enjoy all the parades rolling through Slidell: Greg Cromer City of Slidell Mayor

Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Krewe of Titans (Friday date only for 2023) Saturday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m. – Krewe of Poseidon Sunday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. – Krewe of Antheia Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. – Krewe De Paws Sunday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. – Krewe of Dionysus Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Krewe of Selene I am proud that so many families choose to celebrate Mardi Gras season here in Slidell. It’s great to see so many smiling faces of family, friends, and neighbors along the parade route. I ask that everyone be respectful and help us maintain the family-friendly environment that people enjoy in Slidell. 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 important that we all work together to have a fun and safe carnival season.

For the complete parade schedule and more upcoming cultural events, please visit the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com. Be sure to sign up for our email notifications to stay updated about all the latest news and events in Slidell.

You can also follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

Come enjoy the best that Slidell has to o�er during Mardi Gras season.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

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St. Tammany NOW

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Tammany NOW is a curated collection of the latest economic development information and business and industry insight in our community provided by St. Tammany Corporation, the economic development organization for St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammany NOW highlights who and what makes the St. Tammany business community thrive and illustrates the opportunities to diversify and fortify our economy.

In this issue, we share an overview on St. Tammany’s population and demographic makeup using the most recent parish-level data from the U.S. Census. In a threepart series called “Who is St. Tammany?,” we go in-depth into demographic, workforce and migration, and income and family trends in order to better understand our economic and population landscape. This series is part of St. Tammany Corporation’s suite of economic research publications called The AnalyST. If you find the insights in this article interesting, be sure to check out the full series at StTammanyStats.com.

Understanding who we are as a community and how we are changing helps us recognize our opportunities, needs, strengths, and areas of focus. “Who is St. Tammany?” provides a deep dive into the numbers that tell our community’s story.

Most people know that the Census Bureau releases official population counts every ten years. In 2020, the release of data from the Census was significant for understanding which places in the U.S. have grown, which have shrunk, and where people are choosing to live and work.

This information is important because it helps us make decisions at the state and local levels about how many schools and daycare centers we need, how many hospital beds we need, where we should focus resources on building and updating roads and bridges, and other important decisions until the next full Census count.

These new numbers showed that St. Tammany’s population is now estimated to be nearly 270,000, and we added about 4,500 new residents in just one year. That averages out to 12 new residents every single day in 2021, or about 340 new residents each month. Adding 4,500 new residents in St. Tammany is also comparable to adding two new towns the size of Abita Springs in a single year. No other parish in Louisiana added more new residents during 2021, and it isn’t particularly close.

Demographic and Population Trends We learned from the 2020 Census that in 2020, St. Tammany Parish had about 265,000 residents and was the 4th fastest growing parish in the state. Only 3 other parishes saw a higher rate of growth than we did from 2010 to 2020.

In fact, these numbers show that from 2010 to 2020, St. Tammany added more than 30,000 new residents. That’s eight new residents every single day, or about 250 per month, for ten years. That’s also like adding an entire new city the size of Slidell to St. Tammany Parish in just a decade.

In 2022, the Census Bureau released a new data set, known as the Vintage 2021 Population Estimates, which showed how populations have shifted since the 2020 Census.

Workforce and Migration Trends The next report in our series asks the questions, “When people come to St. Tammany, where do they come from?

When they leave, where do they go?” Each of these questions has two answers as we look at both workers and residents in our parish—two separate groups.

Identifying commuting patterns shows us where our workforce lives and where our residents work. Census data shows that every day, more than 47,000 St. Tammany residents leave the parish to work elsewhere, from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Conversely, more than 37,000 people commute into St. Tammany Parish to work, and over 51,000 people live

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Source - U.S. Census Bureau

One of the most significant demographics changes shown in this report is the dramatic increase in the over-65 population in St. Tammany. The population over 65 saw a 37.9% increase from 2010-2020. This age group went from representing 12.7% of the population in 2010 with 29,634 residents to 18.1% of the population in 2020 with 47,710 residents. As the majority of people in this population cohort are typically retired empty-nesters, these numbers, combined with total population growth numbers, show the importance in investing in entertainment and leisure activities, higherend retail options, and healthcare infrastructure.

Chris Masingill Chief Executive Officer St. Tammany Corporation

Source - U.S. Census Bureau

and work in St. Tammany. The mean travel time for a St. Tammany worker, regardless of where they are going to work, is 30.9 minutes.

Now looking at those who recently moved homes, the majority of both inbound and outbound migration to St. Tammany is intraregional; essentially, the data shows that people already in Louisiana are remaining in the state even if they are moving around. The top locations that people move to St. Tammany from are Jefferson, Orleans, and Tangipahoa Parishes, as well as Pearl River County, Mississippi, while the top places that people leave St. Tammany to move to are Tangipahoa Parish, Pearl River County, Jefferson Parish, and East Baton Rouge Parish.

Additionally, 86.3% of St. Tammany Parish residents were living in the same household as one year prior, according to 2020 census data.

Households The final section of our three-part series provides insights into our residents’ income and poverty levels.

Source - U.S. Census Bureau

The 2020 Census American Community Survey reported the median household income in St. Tammany was $70,730, meaning half of households earn more and half earn less than that number. However, it’s important to note that the most common household income bracket is under $50,000, making up 36.2% of household earners. St. Tammany’s median income is 10% higher than the nation’s median household income and 40% higher than Louisiana’s median household income. Further, St. Tammany has the second highest median household income in the state, second to Ascension Parish’s median of $82,594.

St. Tammany has the lowest rate of those living in poverty when compared to state and national averages, and it ranks the second lowest of all parishes with a rate of 10%. This low rate continues the trend seen over the past three decades, although it is important to note that 26,239 of residents in our community are considered persons living in poverty.

The information shared in these reports is illuminating for a few reasons. It shows us what our parish looks like, how we compare to similar communities across the state and country, and what we could look like in the future.

In our state, only a handful of parishes did actually grow over the last decade, so it’s important to view our shifts as a positive. We live in a great place where people consistently want to live, and there are a lot of opportunities that come with that characteristic. Getting a fresh look at our demographic makeup also helps us move forward with strategic planning and prepare for more sustainable longterm growth.

St. Tammany Corporation continues to be a resource hub for businesses and consistently shares timely, relevant information related to our economic landscape and upcoming business resource programming on our online platforms. Stay connected with St. Tammany Corporation on Facebook at @StTammanyCorporation, Twitter at @ StTammanyCorp, our website at StTammanyCorp.org, and our data and research platform at StTammanyStats. com, where the three-part economic research series “Who is St. Tammany?,” along with other quarterly and periodic reports, can be found.

Elizabeth Lee is the lead staff contributor for this article.

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by Christina Favret

ABOUT CHRISTINA FAVRE In every issue, EDGE of the Lake invites a local chef or restaurateur to visit another eatery on the Northshore.

Christina Favret owns Roux 25, a farm-to-table gastropub located in downtown Folsom. Its everevolving, seasonal menu features craft cocktails and creative dishes that feature fresh ingredients from local farms.

Giddy Up is not your typical coffeehouse.

I use their drive-through pretty regularly for convenience when I’m in a hurry, but it’s worth it to find the time to actually go inside. It’s rustic, yet sophisticated, like an Aspen lodge with its leather sofas and gorgeous millwork. It’s one of the prettiest spots in St. Tammany. And the beautiful outdoor patio area with its fire pit is amazing.

I typically choose black coffee or tea to drink, but they also offer all kinds of hot and cold chai and espresso drinks, plus smoothies. Their food menu includes a mix of soups and paninis, with clever twists on things, like their muffulini and reubeni. Everything they make is elevated by their use of fresh ingredients, but my favorites are their tomato, spinach and basil panini and the corn and crab bisque. The house-made bisque is super creamy with tons of flavor, and it rivals any fine dining restaurant.

I love this place and the owners. They’ve done an excellent job creating a focal point in downtown Folsom. In addition to the friendly staff and stunning, welcoming interior, they’ve created a real community atmosphere by hosting a farmers market and having live music in the paddock. It’s this kind of vibe that would make anyone fall in love with Folsom.

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Joel Treadwell, Fine Portraiture presenting checks to Ginger Kunkle with the Northshore Food Bank and Lira Casborne with the Miracle League Northshore.

His “Headshots 4 Charity” promotion at the St. Tammany Business and Community Expo raised $1,150 with half going to each organization.

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Altitude Trampoline Park Ribbon Cutting

Kazoku Asian Fusion Restaurant Ribboon Cutting

Northshore Media Group gathered from Brookhaven, MS to Slidell, LA for their annual Holiday party in Hannond.

Covington Bussiness Associtation donated the proceeds from the Covington Porch Fest to the CAC Hope House.

The St.John Fools of Misrule announced the official start of the Northshore Carnival season with other Northshore Krewes and local dignateries at The Southern Hotel.

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