IN Business: Decades of Leadership 2011

features 4 A Mirror of Our Community M & L Publishing celebrates 10 years of Inside Northside.

24 A Purposeful Read Swimming in the Steno Pool,

by Lynn Peril.

27 After Hours A Musical Night in Provence.

decades of leadership 14 Fitness Expo 15 Cleco 16 Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore 18 Murphy Appraisal Services 19 NORTH Institute 20 Speedway Printing 20 DeLuca’s Expressions in Gold 21 Hotel Monteleone 22 Maestri Pools 25 Steve’s RV Center 26 Northlake Periodontics

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IN BUSINESS MAGAZINE is published by M and L Publishing, LLC, PO Box 9148, Mandeville, LA 70470-9148 as a means of communication and information for St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes, Louisiana. Bulk Postage paid at Mandeville, LA. Copyright ©2011 by M and L Publishing, LLC. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without written consent of publisher. Publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and artwork.

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A Mirror of Our Community M & L Publishing celebrates 10 years of Inside Northside.

2011 actually marks Inside

IN THE SUMMER OF 2001, new owner Lori Murphy

Northside’s 25th year of

wrote her first Publisher’s Note to Inside Northside’s

publication. At right is the

readers. She said, “What a great mirror a community

Spring 1987 issue.

magazine can be! It reflects our lifestyles, inspires us in our homes and surroundings, spotlights our heroes and teaches us a host of other things—both old and new. The community magazine provides a grand stage for local

Fall 2001: First issue after re-design.

businesses to display their finest. It is my hope that you will help make Inside Northside a beautiful mirror of our community.”

Now, it’s 2011. How do we measure the past decade in the life of Inside Northside and the northshore community?

As 10 years? 120 months? 3,652 days? 5,256,000 minutes? (With

2001 Summer: Blueberries.

apologies to Rent.)

As 60 issues, five Holiday Gift Guides and one never-to-beforgotten Katrina issue—plus numerous other publications, including St. Tammany: A Bicentennial Celebration?

Most importantly, we can measure the decade by the stories

Hummingbirds. Crabs. Revitalization

that were told about the northshore’s people, both as individuals and

of downtown Hammond. Mary Monk.

as the larger community. All of us at Inside Northside have strived to

Fall: The formation of the St.

make Lori’s vision a reality by telling those stories. An informal look

Tammany Arts Commission. All

back with brief reminders of some that we’ve told provides depth as

about wooden boats. Benefit

we try to measure our life during the past 10 years. The listing is far

Soirees. Gretchen Armbruster.

from inclusive, somewhat random and not limited to “significant”

Winter: Gatemouth Brown, Old

events, because the sum total of our lives consists of the “day-to-

Mandeville and Hammond’s

day” as well as the “once-in-a-lifetime.” We hope that, when taken

Columbia Theatre. Ann Warner.

as a whole, these stories and all the others we’ve done over the past decade truly form “a beautiful mirror of our community.”

– Jan Murphy, Editor

Cover artists are listed in italics.

2002 February-March:

April-May:

June-July: The

August-September:

October-November:

December-January:

Covington history.

Houltonville. Amanda

history of Slidell.

Retired principal Bill

Northshore’s horse

The Junior League of

Descendants of the

Shaw — at age 11.

Have you ever seen a

Ferrer. Swaggering

industry. Dr. Morgus.

Greater Covington.

city’s founders. Krewe

Anne Senechal Faust.

blue crawfish?

with walking sticks.

The local art scene;

Tammany Trace 10th

Kat Fullilove.

Alligator ranches.

artist profiles. Breast

anniversary.

Toni Nelson.

cancer. John Akers.

Garland Robinette.

of Orpheus.

Susan Johnston.

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Contributor Memories FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, Inside Northside has been privileged to publish the work of many talented writers who told the stories of the northshore from their unique perspective. Here, five of them reflect on their IN experience and share some of their favorite stories. rabbit ears on Ron during the photo shoot—oh my!

Karen Gibbs

But the magic moment came when Abby Miller

When Inside Northside asked me to write

was photographing Ronnie at the grand piano. For

about the “best of” my writing assignments, I

me as a writer, it was one of the sweetest moments

cringed. Ask me to give a pint of blood but don’t

ever. Ah, play it again, Ron.

ask me to pick a favorite. I reached back through

A pepper of a person who was

seven plus years of writing and scrolled through

born without arms, Donna Rock

computer files to see which assignments caught

unlatches gates, drives her van

not only my eye but also my heart.

and opens doors—all with her

Remembering the fun Ronnie Kole interview

nimble feet. Donna regaled me

makes my feet start dancing. Beautiful spring day,

with stories of her childhood—

lazy bayou, Ron’s wife, Gardner, playfully putting

farm girl on a tractor, doing chores, thinking that having no arms was no different than having blue eyes. Donna and her service dog, Annie, impressed me with an obedience routine. I left inspired, amazed and smiling ear-to-ear.

When I called Irma Thomas’ manager to

Karen Gibbs (center) with

schedule an interview, New Orleans’ Queen of

her daughter Michelle

Soul answered the phone herself. My first question

and Irma Thomas.

2003

February-March:

April-May: 100th

June-July: Sunnybrook.

August-September:

October-November:

December-January:

100th anniversary of

anniversary of St.

Football returns to

Guitarist Don Vappie.

Earl Long on the

Hollywood on the

St. Scholastica

Joseph Abbey. Lake

Southeastern.

First Habitat for

northshore. Anna

northshore.

Academy. Four

Pontchartrain Basin

Art collection at the

Humanity Women Build.

Ribbeck’s

St. Tamanend.

Unplugged. “Come

Maritime Museum.

Justice Center.

St. Tammany Hospital

miraculous life.

Cherry Roussel.

heres.” John Prebble.

Robert Cook.

Rolland Golden.

Foundation. Rhea Gary.

James Michalopoulos.

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deserve a “best of” from me for their unbelievable research into adult stem cell therapy. They introduced me to a woman facing possible amputation of her lower leg who, through stem cell therapy, re-grew vital arteries, thus saving her leg.

Just weeks later, she was dancing at her son’s wedding!

Seven years—four remarkable stories—one merited a snappy, “If you’d have done your

outstanding publication. Thanks, Inside Northside.

homework, you wouldn’t be asking me that question.” I teased back, saying that if she hadn’t answered her manager’s phone, I would have done my homework. “He’s not my manager. He’s my husband,” she laughed. We laughed for 30 minutes. Irma opened her life—warts and all—to Stacey Rase on stage with Four Unplugged at the Katrina Cup in 2005.

our readers. Just thinking about her and I’m crooning, “Ruler of my heart….”

Drs. Gabriel Lasala and Jose Minguell

Stacey Rase I have been fortunate to meet so many amazing people while working with Inside Northside. From the writers and photographers to the artists and feature personalities, I always felt that I came away with a new friend when a story was completed. Everywhere I go, I run into people who have been connected with our magazine in one way or another. It makes me truly feel a part of

2004 February-March:

April-May: Northshore

June-July: Bill

August-September:

October-November:

December-January:

Strawberries. Feed ’n

Jewish community.

Hemmerling. Big

Polo primer.

Harvest Cup Polo. The

Donnie Jarrell.

seed stores. Abita

Christian Serpas.

Branch National

Jimmy Foster and

lighting of the graves.

Northshore Christmas

Springs Opry.

National League of

Wildlife Refuge.

Foster guitars.

World War II

past. Réveillon. Icons:

Marcia Holmes.

Junior Cotillions.

Philanthropy.

A. R. Blossman Sr.

friendship.

portraits of souls.

Alan Flattmann.

Patricia Whitty.

Linda Dautreuil.

Anne Cicero.

Tuna Seither.

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took me to Camp Keystone—a tent city erected on 45 acres of an old soccer field in Hammond to house the National Guard stationed here just after Hurricane Katrina. It was humbling for me to see how these 1,000 men and women were living.

When space in the tents became scarce, some of the “luckier” soldiers were housed across the my community; I think that’s what a great local publication does. It’s so much fun to witness someone’s reaction when they see their face or their story featured in our pages. IN truly is a reflection of the northshore, and I think people love to see that.

The most enjoyable story I wrote for IN has to be “Snowbiz.” Steve Faure and I were charged with the enviable task of finding the best snowball on the northshore. One scorching summer day, we traveled the parish to sample snowballs from countless vendors. We found that each stand had their opinion on what makes the best snowball.

(Hint: It’s all in the ice!) I must admit I didn’t eat

highway at the shopping mall. It was eerie to walk

another snowball the rest of that summer!

into a space where I used to shop, only to find

One of the most interesting stories I covered

camouflage shirts and pants hanging from the clothing racks and cots that lined every wall.

When Les Miles was

Most northshore residents would probably agree that the most significant event of the past decade

named LSU’s head football

was Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The

coach, I played an

northshore was fortunate to have utilities restored

incredibly frustrating, if not

fairly quickly. Thus, in spite of having to deal with

amusing, game of phone

what had happened to their own properties,

tag with his assistant as I

members of the IN staff were able to put out a

tried to schedule a phone

special Katrina edition just weeks after the storm.

2005

February-March: The

April-May: New LSU

June-July: 50th

August-September:

Katrina issue:

November-December:

new FARA building.

coach Les Miles. Live

anniversary of the

Outstanding teachers.

MREs. Stories of

The Katrina Cup. Home

Kids Konnection

Oak Society. The Poole

Causeway.

Corporate art

survival. The people

theaters. Pyrotecnico’s

playground. Hot and

family. Northshore

Ponchatoula’s

collections. Changing

who came from afar

fireworks. Surviving

spicy Mexican foods.

Harbor Center opens.

chanterelle mushrooms.

vocations.

to help.

breast cancer.

Donna Flannagan.

Gail Hood.

Emery Clark.

Michael Beveridge.

George Rodrigue.

Jim Seitz.

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proud of as she looks back on these past 10 years. Here’s to 10 more!!!

Ann Gilbert The highlight of my writing for Inside Northside has to be presenting to the public three fascinating St. Tammany characters—Covington novelist Walker Percy, Catholic priest and missionary to the Indians Adrien Rouquette and the founder of Mandeville, Bernard de Marigny de interview. I was driving

Mandeville. While delving into their biographies, I

down the highway with all

felt really close to them. I even asked them to help

four kids in my car when

me tell their stories.

Coach Miles finally called

I felt one with them …

me back. I couldn’t risk

When Father Adrien Rouquette, also a

missing his call, so I

renowned poet, screamed to the heavens and fell

pulled over into a

to his knees in despair upon discovering that the

parking lot. I had to

enchanting forests surrounding his cabin/chapel

steady my cell phone between my ear and shoulder for about 30 minutes as one hand furiously took notes and the other swatted kids in the back seat as I threatened them to stay quiet!

I’ll never forget my first meeting with Lori Murphy in 2001. I felt such a sense of energy coming from her and I could tell she was eager to take the magazine to the next level.

had been felled by his cousins for the money the

We’ve seen her “baby”

trees would bring …

When internationally acclaimed writer Walker

come such a long way!

Ann Gilbert.

Percy took time to drive a bus for Head Start and

Lori has so much to be

2006 January-February:

March-April: 50th

May-June: Salmen’s

July-August: Hannan

September-October:

November-December:

Covington’s Pizza

anniversary of

undaunted seniors.

temporarily housed

Harvest Cup Polo’s

Ruby’s Roadhouse.

Man. River shack—

Playmakers. Elmer’s

Swimming coach Ed

at St. Joseph Abbey.

10th anniversary.

Christmas cocktails,

the great birthday

Gold Bricks.

Kelly. Pat Brister

20 years of Abita

Tchefuncta Club

past and present.

surprise.

Covington’s oldest

featured in Women in

Beer. Hog riders next

Estates. Christwood.

Holiday tablescapes.

Ernie Jordan.

graveyard.

Business. Carol Hallock.

door. Annie Strack.

Bill Hemmerling.

Lauren Barksdale.

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told those who said there was no poverty in St. Tammany— go walk on such and such street …

When the founder of Mandeville, Bernard Marigny, put aside a stretch of lakefront property for public use in perpetuity as he was designing the village in 1815 …

Having these stories included in St. Tammany: A Bicentennial Celebration (published by IN in 2010) was even more of a thrill. Thank you, Inside Northside, for the experiences you have given us in the pages of your magazine.

Webb Williams I’ve enjoyed writing for Inside Northside since 2002. Art Director Brad Growden is an incredibly gifted artist whose layouts have always made my articles pop. Editor Jan Murphy gives me creative liberties and lets me fly. But it is the publisher, Lori Murphy, who always inspires me to write about people and topics I love. Her enthusiasm and praise make me want the next article to be better than any before.

Houltonville, where I live, was on every map, but there were no city limit signs or any other indications that it ever existed. After months of

2007

January-February: Hot

March-April: Tom

May-June: Gurney

July-August:

September-October:

November-December:

Husbands. Post-Katrina

Fitzmorris.

Games. Bernie Cyrus.

Snowballs. Living in

Growing west in St.

Northshore authors.

cultural economy.

Northshore

Talented graduates.

retirement. History

Tammany. Dancing on

Trailheads on the Trace.

Northshore’s first

Community

The Superbowl

of salt. Sashimi

northshore. Mandeville’s

Rebirth of Pontchartrain

queens of carnival.

Foundation.

of swine.

and sushi.

founder. Glamorous

Yacht Club. Coach Joe

Roy Robinson.

Bonita Waesche.

Gretchen Armbruster.

John Goodwyne.

grannies. Sarah Dunn.

Abrams. Dennis Campay.

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his success in perfecting techniques for appendix transplants and his latest book, New Hope for the Dead.

“Uncle Earl—Crazy ’bout the Northshore?” put me in touch with an old friend, Jack Maguire. Jack is a Governor Earl K. Long scholar, with a tremendous collection of Long memorabilia. His vast expertise enabled my article about the antics of digging though dusty old books and maps and

“Uncle Earl’s”

interviews with folks old enough to relate tales of

experiences at the

their ancestors, I compiled “Where the Heck is

Mandeville mental

Houltonville?” I tried to give the story humor and

hospital to write itself.

personality, framing it around my friend and

“The Nooge:

garbage man, Reverend Sheridan, whose

Existence Specialist”

ancestors helped to make Houltonville happen.

was a friend whose

Nine years later, I still get comments on that article.

“Morgus’ Northshore Lab Exposed!” was a

tale had to be told.

Probably the wackiest gent I’ve ever known, Louie

lot of fun. I always enjoy the company of the good

Nugent squeezed every ounce of fun out of life. I

doctor whose sense of the zany I share. A

loved telling his inspirational story and still get

graduate of the Vasco de Gama Medical School, Doctor Momus Alexander Morgus told of his recent discovery of the speed of dark,

Beatle Bob, Webb and Cathy Williams at Jazz Fest.

2008 January-February:

March-April: Camp

May-June: Graduates

July-August: The

September-October:

November-December:

Carnival keepsakes.

Moore. Southeastern

who serve. St.

Lemonade Brigade/Kids

Ronnie Kole. Walter

Bluesman Big Daddy

King cakes. Pearl

Channel. St. Joseph

Tammany museums.

Wanna Help. Beechwood

Anderson. Planner

‘O’. Dew Drop Hall.

River. Parade

altars. The I-12

Walker Percy.

Gardens. North Star

Andrés Duany on

St. Joseph Abbey.

partying.

Alliance.

Leadership St.

Theatre. Donna Rock.

town living.

Homes of Gov. Richard

Suzanne King.

Connie Kittok.

Tammany. Lori Seals.

Arless Day.

Susan Morgan.

Leche. Wess Foreman.

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comments about it five years later.

people and happened to be

“How to do Jazz Fest” might

some of my best stories.

be my favorite personal “how-to”

Bill Hemmerling touched me

story. But it got me in trouble. I

the most. That guy had nothing.

was so proud of it I gave a copy to

He lived in Ponchatoula with his

Quint Davis, head honcho of the

brother who had terminal

fest. The next day I was asked to

cancer and just got by. You know

leave the backstage area of the

the rest—famous artist, gobs of

Fais Do-Do Stage, a privilege I

money, blah blah blah. That man

had enjoyed for 25 years. My

never met a person he didn’t like

comments about the higher-priced attendance

or didn’t remember. As humble as a preacher, Bill

packages didn’t set well, although it was really my

never owned anything new. Everything he had was

love letter to the fest. I’ve since been reinstated, but I’m still considered a bit of a renegade.

This magazine you currently hold in your hands is a family effort. And, as you might discern, it is one happy family.

Jamey Landry Really, I think it is kind of sad to realize man’s mortality as a writer. I made friends with the artists I wrote about and got to know them in the time it took me to interview them. They told me things— way more than what went into the book. So having that level of trust, it’s sad when the artist passes on.

Cherry Roussel,

borrowed, previously owned, thrown out, “vintage”

John Akers, Patty

or recycled. Nothing was wasted. I like to think he

Whitty and Bill

was buried in a borrowed suit because he really

Hemmerling were

would have it no other way.

all genuinely nice

“Barnstorming across Louisiana” is probably

Jamey Landry.

2009

January-February:

March-April:

May-June: Gusher—Oil

July-August:

September-October:

November-December:

KidSense playground.

Celebrating local

and gas business.

Chahta-Ima. Cutting-

Amanda Shaw. Tony

Sandwich generation.

Arthur Hardy’s Mardi

artists. How to do

Kiskatom. Nikki

edge technology in

Le Món. Fanfare! and

Salmen-Fritchie

Gras Guide. St. Paul’s

Jazz Fest. Jazz

Barranger. National

northshore schools.

Columbia Theatre.

house. Richard Knight.

School. Frank Davis.

pianist, Bill Evans.

Lutheran Youth

Elizabeth Brown.

Harvest Cup Polo

Heart of Fashion.

Classic. Susan Sharp.

Michelle Y Williams.

Bernard Mattox.

Gathering. Alice McNeely.

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my favorite story. It was about one of those flying associations that fly historically significant antique aircraft across the country for exhibitions and sell 30-minute rides to defray costs. We had spectacular aerial photography, and Brad did a double-truck spread of a head-on shot of the airplane in flight. It was a big hit!

When Brad and I entered the shop of Jimmy

2011

Foster, the guitar maker, our jaws just dropped. He

Too soon to be nostalgic for these

had all the toys and we were jealous. Nicest man

recent issues? Naaaah!!!

you could ever meet. He demoed a guitar for us,

January-February: NOMA’s E. John

and it wound up being a 20-minute solo, the

Bullard. Boy Scouts’ 100 years.

experience of which I used for the hook of the

Louisiana-style furniture. David Henson.

story. Brad did some of his best photography and

March-April: Hot husbands. Vic and

layout work on the article.

Nat’ly’s Bunny Matthews. Crabbing.

I cannot tell you how many times an artist was

Shroud of Turin. Crescent City Celtic

shocked to learn that I rarely, if ever, saw the cover

Band. John E. Brown.

painting before the magazine came out. It would

May-June: Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt.

have been too easy to make the feature about the

WYES. Moms who make it look easy.

painting. My art was to be a reader’s advocate. My

Ancient rug making. Lauren Murphy.

job was to ask the artists how and why they saw

July-August: Dan Milham. Artists John

things the way they did and why those visions got

Hodge and Francie Rich. Mississippi

on canvas.

Gulf Coast. Zach Cummings.

2010 January-February:

March-April: Louis

May-June: Dale and

July-August:

September-October:

November-December:

Northshore’s young

Prima. Tangipahoa’s

Hank Stram. 2010

Northshore’s Finest. St.

John Besh. Sidney

Constantin Apetrei.

professionals. The

Italian connection.

graduates. Kevin

Tammany’s greatest

Fuhrmann. Judge

West Florida Republic.

census. Designing

The Boudreaux family.

Davis. Don Smith.

generation. Soul

Frederick Ellis. Couture

50th anniversary of

your dream home.

Top gardeners.

Queen Irma Thomas.

for a Cause. Red beans.

Lakeside Mall.

Pat Macaluso.

Jim Tweedy.

Alexander Stolin.

Stephanie Schoen.

Tanya Dischler.

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CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP As shown in this issue of Decades of Leadership, successful entrepreneurs share many qualities. To be successful for decades, leadership must think outside the box, value the lessons of the past and be open to the challenge of change—while never losing sight of its original purpose.

We are fortunate to have so many such leaders on the northshore. We celebrate them in this issue.

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mainstay on the Fitness Expo showroom for the last 29 years. If you are looking for a treadmill, Pacemaster offers “the most bang for your buck.” Octane Fitness just recently released the xRide, the world’s first seated elliptical. This machine works the entire body while the user is in a seated position. None of these brands can be found in your typical big box or sporting goods store. At Fitness Expo you can experience these and other leading exercise products for your home or commercial facility.

The Rices strive to make Fitness Expo the place to go for all exercise equipment needs.

They pride themselves on being specialists in fitness equipment and have built their business by going the extra mile to help the customer select the right piece of equipment at the right price for the individual. There has always been an emphasis on building strong, personal

A Healthy Business

Fitness Expo Since 1981

REALIZING IN THE EARLY 1980s that the majority of the exercise equipment offered to the public was low quality with inferior designs, the father-son team of Rod and Rodney Rice decided to open a retail fitness equipment store. Fitness Expo opened its first showroom offering highquality exercise equipment for residential and commercial needs nearly 30 years ago. Now one of the oldest and most reputable dealers in its industry, with multiple locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, Fitness Expo is the largest supplier of high-quality fitness equipment to homes, corporations, hospitals, hotels, apartments, country clubs

relationships with every person who walks through their

and many other facilities.

door and educating them on which piece of equipment will

Television infomercials often promote “quick fix” equipment that is low in quality and full of empty promises, while department and sporting good stores often do not have

help them meet their goals. These values are upheld by each Fitness Expo sales consultant.

The passion that the Rice family and their staff feel for

the selection or specialized staff to help consumers. The

their business ensures that their demand for quality is your

Rices, however, have made it a priority to represent only

advantage when shopping at Fitness Expo.

reliable, quality brands and to staff only quality personnel.

The person who is interested in losing weight and inches and becoming healthier will not be disappointed by Fitness Expo’s selection. Precor, for example, is the inventor of the popular elliptical crosstrainer category. They have patented technologies that will not be found on any other

Fitness Expo is located at 2639 N. Causeway Blvd. in

elliptical machine. Pacemaster treadmills, repeatedly rated

Mandeville, 624-9990, and at 4124 Veterans Blvd. in

“Best Buy” by consumer-reporting magazines, have been a

Metairie, (504) 887-0880. fitnessexpostores.com.

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data to substantiate a valid finding,” says

Cleco Serving the northshore for six decades

Eric Schouest, general manager of Cleco’s Eastern district. “The wind test project will document the average wind speed and the energy produced by the turbine.”

Cleco is also working with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of Engineering to build the Cleco

EVERY DAY, the thousands of drivers who cross the Lake

Alternative Energy Center in Crowley, La. Researchers at

Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge into Mandeville see a

the center will study and develop alternative energy

dramatic example of Cleco’s efforts to study renewable

technologies, including a pilot-scale biomass gasifier that

energy sources.

converts materials such as wood chips, rice chaff, bagasse

Since January, a 60-foot wind turbine has generated electricity in a project sponsored by Cleco and the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission. It will measure the

(sugar cane byproduct), manure and certain grasses into synthesis gas (syngas) that can be used as a fuel.

Cleco’s ongoing research includes several solar

lake’s wind capacity to generate electricity and its potential

projects, as well as wood chip tests at Madison 3, a 600-

to support future lighting projects on the Causeway.

megawatt power plant located near Pineville, La. that is

While the unit could produce 400 kWh according to

capable of using multiple solid fuels to generate electricity.

Southwest Windpower, the most important product of the turbine is information. “It will take two years to produce enough

For more information, go to cleco.com.

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Decades of Leadership RONALD REAGAN WAS SWORN in for a second term in office, We are the World was on the radio and the movie Back to the Future was the summer box office hit. It was the year 1985, and the hospital that would become Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore in Slidell began serving the North Shore region.

Now 26 years later, Ochsner is proud to call this facility the eighth hospital in the Ochsner Health System family. Just over a year ago, Ochsner purchased the hospital with the goal of continued quality patient

Leading the Way

Ochsner on the North Shore

including $2.1 million for a new stateof-the-art cardiac catheterization lab

care and a commitment to the

Slidell community–sponsoring many

and updated cardiology equipment,

community. It has been a great first

local events. These efforts are

as well as new surgical equipment to

year, and we look forward to many

spearheaded by the hospital’s

support our seven operating rooms.

more in Slidell.

Governing Board, which is comprised

Beyond additional equipment and

of local leaders who share our

aesthetic upgrades within the facility,

Shore is a full-service, 165-bed

commitment to providing outstanding

the team at Ochsner Medical Center -

hospital offering 24-hour emergency

care and service to our patients. To

North Shore is committed to

services, labor and delivery, a Level III

achieve our goals around quality and

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),

service, Ochsner has established a

medical-surgical services and cancer

Family Advisory Board consisting of

therapy. The hospital is home to the

community members to share ideas

region’s only pediatric intensive care

and suggestions from a patient and

unit specially equipped to handle the

family perspective.

Ochsner Medical Center – North

needs of children. In addition,

Our board members are just a

Ochsner Medical Center – North

portion of the community members

Shore’s Physical Medicine and Stroke

actively involved in the hospital’s

Center offers advanced rehabilitation,

success. Ochsner Medical Center –

including the state’s only Lokomat,

North Shore in Slidell also has a

which uses robotic technology

corps of over 80 auxiliary members

designed to help semi-paralyzed

who volunteer daily to serve our

patients and stroke victims learn to

patients. This group of dedicated

walk again. The Surgery Suite,

men and women contributed 11,012

located adjacent to the hospital,

hours in 2010.

provides an exceptional outpatient surgery experience for Slidell citizens.

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Ochsner Health System is committed to the success of Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore. In the last year, there has been a

Ochsner Medical Center North Shore Governing Board Members: Greg Berault, MD Reverend Eugene Wellington Richard LeBlanc, MD Bill Newton R. Dale LeBlanc, MD Abdolreza Vadiee, MD Ronnie Kole Brice Jones John Smith, Chairman Jose LeFran, MD Brenda Reine Robert Muller, MD David Donaldson, MD Northshore Regional representatives: Scott Boudreaux, Regional CEO for Northshore Dr. Edward Martin, Regional Medical Director for Northshore

enhancing the processes surrounding

Ochsner family bringing with her an

of care and can eliminate duplicate

patient care. Through these improved

extensive background in hospital

testing as every physician works from

processes, our team strives daily to

operations and an unwavering

a centralized patient record.

reduce our emergency department

dedication to the hospital team and

wait times and create an efficient

the patients they care for. Originally

southeast Louisiana’s largest non-

experience for the daily influx of

from Texas, she was most recently the

profit, academic, multi-specialty,

patients in need of our laboratory and

CEO of Val Verde Regional Medical

healthcare delivery system – Ochsner

radiology testing. Our clinical staff of

Center in Del Rio. Working with Polly, is

Health System. Ochsner Health

nurses, physicians, and other

James Newcomb, MD - Vice President

System is over 850 physicians strong,

healthcare team members

of Medical Affairs. Dr. Newcomb, a

with experts in more than 90

understand the importance of good

long-time Slidell resident, joined

specialties. All of this means patients

communication, which in turn benefits

Ochsner in this position in 2010. In

have access to a network of

the patient and their family. That is

addition to this leadership role, Dr.

physicians and medical providers to

why Ochsner invests a great deal of

Newcomb continues to see patients at

ensure they receive the best care

resources on training and professional

Ochsner Health Center - Slidell on

possible. Ochsner honors most major

development for all staff in an effort to

Gause Boulevard.

insurance providers, including Blue

carry out our mission that the patients’ needs always come first.

Our success would not be

Ochsner provides services at 10 local health centers in Abita Springs, Covington, Mandeville and Slidell.

Ochsner North Shore is a part of

Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthcare.

As a system, Ochsner‘s focus is

possible without the physicians,

Services range from adult and

on the promotion of healthy lifestyle

nurses and staff who strive for

pediatric primary care to a

choices among our patients, staff

excellence daily. Many of our

specialized concussion management

and the community. To further this goal, Ochsner recently designated all of its eight hospitals and the more than 35 health centers as tobaccofree campuses. This Living the Legacy initiative honors Ochsner’s founding father, Dr. Alton Ochsner, who discovered the link between tobacco use and lung cancer. Living the Legacy is part of an overall commitment to healthy living, which includes healthier food options in the hospital cafeterias and vending machines, nutrition education, stress

Polly Davenport, RN, FACHE and the hospital’s CEO, and James Newcomb, MD.

management tools, fitness incentives and health and wellness incentives

hospital staff and physicians have

program and a 23-hour outpatient

been here since the facility opened

surgery center in Covington. For some

in 1985 – a testament to the strength

time, Ochsner has had an electronic

represents a legacy of quality,

of our team. “Creating a positive

medical record connecting all of

patient-focused healthcare

patient experience is beyond bricks

these locations and keeping them up-

throughout southeast Louisiana. We

and mortar. It is about the people

to-date with your latest health

have cared for generations of families

that chose this profession as a life-

information. Beginning in December

over the years and are committed to

long career. We are proud of our

of 2011, the Slidell health centers,

the cities and communities we serve.

for Ochsner employees.

The Ochsner name truly

committed team,” states Polly

followed by Ochsner Medical Center -

To learn more about Ochsner, visit us

Davenport, RN, FACHE, who was

North Shore in January 2012, will be

online at ochsner.org.

recently named the hospital’s new

the first Ochsner region to upgrade to

Chief Executive Officer.

a state-of-the-art electronic medical

Earlier this year, Polly joined the

record. This system ensures continuity DECADES OF LEADERSHIP 2011

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Ashton Ray, Rick Murphy, Neal Meyer and William Summerour.

and even population density forecasting, Murphy Appraisal Services utilizes a proprietary database that is continually expanded and currently encompasses more than 5,000 comparable sales and leases. The result is more information and more accurate data for each of our finished reports.

Higher quality and faster turnaround, a real win-win.

After 20 years, it is difficult to identify a market, submarket or neighborhood in our broad service area where we have not conducted appraisals. Our Commercial Division projects have included gas stations, hotels, car washes, apartment complexes, golf courses, office buildings and retail centers of every shape and size. That

Murphy Appraisal Services MURPHY APPRAISAL SERVICES is a comprehensive real

Celebrating 20 Years

estate appraisal and consulting firm with extensive

adds to the value of our combined 48 years of commercial

experience in commercial, residential, industrial and right-

appraising experience. Our Right-of-Way Division has

of-way properties. While based and focused in Greater

worked with parish, state and federal agencies on

New Orleans, we have historically covered the Interstate 10

numerous projects for property acquisition to widen or

and Interstate 12 corridors—from Lake Charles through

install roads and highways, install bridges and collect

Baton Rouge, New Orleans, the Florida Parishes and

parcels for public project development. Our Residential

Mississippi to Mobile, Alabama.

Division is the most experienced in the market, with more

The capacity and extensive expertise of our 20-person

than 100 years combined. Post-Katrina, we assisted the

staff allows us to provide high-quality real estate appraisal

Louisiana Road Home Program by performing more than

services for a wide-ranging client base that includes national

2,000 appraisals in the New Orleans community.

and locally based institutional lenders, private individuals,

We are your neighbor. We understand the dynamics

estate-planning professionals, attorneys, real estate

of this community and see a great future in real estate for

development companies and government entities at all

the northshore.

levels. In fact, we are the largest appraisal firm in Louisiana.

An appraisal can be an important part of assessing your personal portfolio or business value. A snapshot of market conditions at a particular point in time, the report gathers information to establish a likely fair market value. In addition to providing an analysis of market conditions, demographics 18

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985-626-4115. murphyappraisal.com

Decades of Leadership FOUNDED IN 1999 by orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. John B.

back into their own homes by the next day. The addition of

Logan, Neurological Orthopaedic Rehabilitation for Total

an office C-arm allows for patients to undergo spinal

Health, the NORTH Institute, today offers a

injections without hospitalization.

multidisciplinary practice with experts in the fields of

A coordinated approach to patient care capitalizes

neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery providing the latest

on the expertise of the medical team in developing a plan

in surgical and non-surgical treatments of muscle, bone,

tailored to each individual patient. The NORTH Institute

joint and spine diseases and injuries.

medical team includes Dr. Donald D. Dietze Jr. and Dr.

NORTH Institute

Alan W. Weems, board-

We Give Back Life

certified neurosurgeons specializing in neurospinal conditions; Dr. John B. Logan, boardcertified orthopaedic orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Richard P. Texada Jr., who has completed a fellowship in sports

Continuing its successful growth over the past 12

photo: GREG RANDON

spine surgeon; and

Dave Giardina, PTA, ATC (front); Gage Banks, MS, PT and Laurie Banks, MPT (rear).

medicine. Board-certified

years, the NORTH Institute treats patients in hospitals

physiatrists Dr. Susan J.

across the north and south shores. Its main campus in

Bryant-Snure and Dr. Michael Braxton provide non-

Lacombe is a state-of-the-art facility with on-site physical

surgical treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and

therapy services. A satellite clinic and new physical therapy facility are located in Bogalusa.

The NORTH Institute emphasizes its philosophy of prevention and physical therapy

injuries. Therapists Laurie and Gage

“Seven out of ten Banks hold advanced certification in NORTH Institute patients manual therapy, a specialized form are treated without needing of physical therapy delivered with a surgical alternative.” the hands rather than equipment;

before consideration of surgical measures. In fact, seven out of ten NORTH Institute patients are treated without

Dave Giardina, PTA rounds out the

physical therapy department.

As the northshore continues to thrive, the physicians

needing a surgical alternative. When surgery is the best

and staff of the NORTH Institute will continue to provide

option, a full range of surgical treatments is available for

the most professional and advanced services available to

general orthopedic conditions and sports injuries,

its residents.

- Karen Hales

including arthroscopic surgery, spinal stabilization and fusions, and full joint replacement. Surgical services have expanded to include elective brain surgery and treatment of non-emergent aneurysms.

By incorporating minimally invasive spinal surgery into

The NORTH Institute We Give Back Life

The NORTH Institute is located at

its practice, the NORTH Institute gives patients a much

29301 North Dixie Ranch Rd. in Lacombe.

faster return to normalcy—often up for dinner and walking

871-4114. northinstitute.com.

John B. Logan, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Susan J. Bryant-Snure, M.D. Donald D. Dietze, M.D. Alan M. Weems, M.D. Richard P. Texada Jr., M.D. Michael A. Braxton, M.D. Arris Brunet, FNP Physical Medicine Neurosurgeon Neurosurgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Physical Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation

Lorenzo Fisher, FNP Nurse Practitioner

Michael Beninato, MPAS, PAS-C Physician Assistant

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Janet DeLuca

DeLuca’s Expressions in Gold Since 1981

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A JEWELER? Integrity, professionalism and customer service are just a few of the things DeLuca’s customers have expected—and received— since 1981. “I want shopping at DeLuca’s to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for our customers,” says owner Janet DeLuca. “People feel good about the time they spend just looking around the store. We want them to feel at home here.”

DeLuca’s has fine jewelry, wedding sets, pendants and earrings. “Our extensive selection of Fossil watches is very popular this year,” says Janet. “‘Rose Gold’ is the most desired color.” DeLuca’s also has an excellent collection of fashion jewelry names such as Chamilia, Lotus, Waxing Poetic and Kameleon.

Jewelry repairs are a big part of DeLuca’s business. The laser has enabled them to repair many types of jewelry and even heirloom pieces that were previously not repairable.

“We treat each repair as though it is our own,” says store manager Trudy Oalmann.

DeLuca’s Signature Engraving System can engrave almost anything—from jewelry to swords and guns. It also etches glass and stamps gold foil on leather, making it the perfect way to personalize gifts.

Five years ago, DeLuca’s added a gift gallery filled with home décor and gift items. It’s the perfect place to buy a gift for showers, weddings, birthdays and other memorable occasions—and have it wrapped to go!

DeLuca’s Expressions in Gold is located at 842 Collins Blvd., Suite C in Covington; 892-2317.

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THE MAJESTIC HOTEL MONTELEONE sits at the foot of Royal Street in the French Quarter. For 125 years, the hotel has played host to locals and travelers alike. It is one of the last family-owned and -operated hotels in New Orleans, and four generations of Monteleones, with their impeccable service, have worked to make their hotel a favorite and keep guests returning year after year.

To celebrate its 125-year anniversary, Hotel Monteleone has embarked on a renovation and consolidation of its restaurants and an expansion of the famous Carousel Bar lounge area, which has been the site of major films and television shows. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by the end of November. Its goal is to preserve the hotel for the future while preserving its past.

During this time, Hotel Monteleone restaurants will be closed. For the convenience of guests, an enhanced

well as a myriad of tropical beverages.

Throughout the renovation, the Carousel portion of the

complimentary continental breakfast will be offered, 24-

bar will continue operating. The Carousel’s newer addition

hour room service will be available and “small plates” will

will be enhanced by expansive windows along Royal Street

be served in the Carousel Bar from noon until 6 p.m. The

and a raised ceiling to add to the ambiance of the bar. The

pool bar, Acqua Bella, will continue to offer food service as

renovation will provide the Carousel a second stationary

Hotel Monteleone

Preserving the Past, Planning for the Future

bar in the area previously occupied by the Hunt Room Grill, which will be discontinued. Le Café will be elegantly redecorated to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Upstairs, the Queen Anne Ballroom will be majestically refurbished with an intricate ceiling, a massive customcreated crystal chandelier and lavish fabrics and millwork befitting the room’s namesake. The Riverview and Vieux Carré meeting rooms will also be redecorated. This work will be completed in stages to accommodate guests and events. The tentative schedule is to begin work on the Riverview and Vieux Carré meeting rooms in mid-July, with completion by the end of September. The Queen Anne Room renovation is slated to start in August, with completion by early October.

The hotel staff is committed to providing the same care and service during the renovation that have made the Hotel Monteleone one of the finest hotels in the country.

Hotel Monteleone’s Facebook and web sites will be updated with photos and information during the course of the renovation. Watch—be part of the activity!

The Hotel Monteleone is located at 214 Royal St. in New Orleans. (504) 523-3341. hotelmonteleone.com.

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Maestri Pools

Gary Maestri and Kevin Allen.

WITH “STAY-CATIONS” BECOMING more and more popular and homeowners wanting to create a private sanctuary for themselves, the outdoor living and entertaining space becomes an extension of the home. The trend toward creating an inviting, quality outdoor space for family and friends can include an outdoor kitchen, spa, swimming pool, water features and landscaping.

Personal service and attention to detail in creating that outdoor setting is what sets Maestri Pools head and shoulders above the competition. A lifelong resident of Covington, Gary Maestri started working in the pool

Gary assures. By offering expert design solutions and

business in 1988 and opened Maestri Pools in 1996. With

innovative construction techniques, Maestri Pools is able to

a reputation for quality craftsmanship and design, Gary

provide its customers with unparalleled service and exclusive

is involved from conception to completion in each project,

results based on their wants and needs.

ensuring satisfaction to his clients.

Though a very family-based business, Maestri Pools

While well-known for beautiful creations, Maestri Pools is also widely recognized for pool renovations. In order to

maintains an extensive staff of professionals. Kevin Allen,

modernize a pool, the company emphasizes the

well-known in the industry for his creativity, works with

importance of efficiency. “Besides resurfacing a pool or

customers to finalize the design of a pool, complete with add-

replacing pumps and filters with more energy-efficient

on options, such as waterfalls, decking and landscaping.

ones, by using the latest water purification technology the

“Our staff will help you select the right size, shape and overall

customer saves a lot of money,” says Gary. “We use only

layout of the best pool for the area you have to work with,”

the best parts and equipment available in the industry.” In

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Building Pools…

Building Memories

addition, Maestri Pools offers such services as acid washes, tiling and repairs and products including grills and backyard accessories.

Service is an important aspect of Maestri Pools.

Even after construction is complete, the company will set up a maintenance schedule to keep the pool in peak condition throughout the year. They offer a number of service packages based on the level of involvement a

choice for those seeking a custom pool. With experience,

customer wants. “We don’t just build pools, we build

quality, integrity and service—and the backing of his many

relationships,” Gary explains. “We are there for our

customers—Gary himself assures satisfaction.

– Shawna Hunt

customers long after their pool is completed to help care for and maintain it.”

Maestri Pools has helped design and build hundreds of pools on the northshore alone. Gary credits his customers for the growing success the company has become today. Through word of mouth and referrals from his customers, business is steady. “Our reputation was built on our customers’ feedback. For that I am grateful.”

With endless possibilities for the backyard of your dreams, Maestri Pools has established itself as the obvious

Maestri Pools is located at 2051 N. Collins Blvd., Covington and can be reached at (985) 893-8721 or by visiting maestripools.com.

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A Purposeful Read Swimming in the Steno Pool: A Retro Guide to Making It in the Office,

by Lynn Peril

by Terri Schlichenmeyer Your assistant puts up with a lot.

She (and it’s almost always “she”) deals with grumpy customers and grouchy clients. She pretties up paperwork and prints presentations. When you

Oftentimes, though, being a secretary (a title

can’t find things, she preternaturally knows where

that fell out of favor just recently) was what a woman

they are. She has the organization skills of a drill

aspired to: Peril, self-admitted secretary, was

sergeant and the patience of a kindergarten

captivated by the “glamour” of the office job held by

teacher—and she speaks fluent You.

a beloved big-city aunt.

You couldn’t find a better assistant. She has a pretty good boss. But in a not-so-distant past, your

with a smile and to take better care of The Boss than

she might have been he. Read about that and more

his real spouse did: getting his coffee, keeping his

in Swimming in the Steno Pool by Lynn Peril.

calendar, making reminders, plus doing her job. A secretary was charming and ladylike, dressed

years, you’re probably familiar with Ebenezer

demurely, never smoked or drank, happily postponed

Scrooge’s long-suffering clerk, Bob Cratchit. Men

lunch if needed and was supernaturally organized.

like Cratchit were the “secretaries” of their time,

And as the years went by, she taught The Boss

mostly because ladies didn’t work. Besides, male

one important lesson: be nice. She might be “just

clerks had a good chance of taking over the

a” secretary today, but she could be his boss

business someday—something refined women

tomorrow …

couldn’t do.

When staffing shortages occurred during the Civil War, the U.S. government hired women to do “dainty” jobs, a foot-in-the-door that kept the door

Looking for a lighthearted take on business history? Then file this away: Swimming in the Steno Pool is fun to read.

Author Lynn Peril says that office work has been

wide open. In 1870, says Peril, only five female

good to her, but she uses this book to show that it

shorthand writers were employed in New York City.

might not have been so for other women at other

Fifty years later, 90 percent of all steno-typist jobs

times. Her discoveries are surprising (coffee breaks

were held by women.

were unheard-of until World War II); shocking (it was

Grab any young women’s magazine from mid-

almost illegal to hire a married woman in 1939);

last-century, Peril says, and you’ll find dozens of

amusing (a responsible job was once seen as

ads for secretarial schools. While some women

“good training” for marriage); and more satisfying

sought training so they’d have a career “to fall

than an empty inbox.

back on,” others became secretaries because

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“Office wives” were expected to work overtime

relationship might have been very different; for one,

If you’ve watched TV in the past three dozen

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But being a secretary was no star-studded gig.

If you have support staff to appreciate, you’ll

there were few alternate choices for those who

both appreciate what you’ll learn here. Swimming

wanted (or needed) work.

in the Steno Pool is your type of book.

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we have qualified mechanics that have been with us for years.” They can also install everything—hitches, fifth wheels and wiring— needed to get your vehicle ready for towing your new camper.

Steve’s RV is proud to carry the Jayco line of travel trailers and fifth wheels. “They’ve been in business for 40 years,” says Steve. He says his customers can expect no highpressure sales. “We’ve been in business for

Steve’s RV Center IT’S HARD TO SAY who’s more excited about Steve’s RV

27 years, and our approach hasn’t changed.

We charge a fair price and offer the best service we can to the customer. There’s no

haggling required.”

Center’s move from St. Bernard to Lacombe—owners

The Bordelons aren’t just in the business—they’ve

Steve and Cindy Bordelon or their customers who had

been enjoying camping themselves for their entire lives. It

moved to the northshore after the storm.

After decades of serving customers at the Meraux location, the Bordelons have followed customers and family to the northshore. The move was a natural for the St. Bernard natives. Many of their neighbors made the move after Katrina, while Steve’s RV Center was rebuilt and reopened on Judge Perez Dr. “We moved to Slidell in 2007,” says Steve’s wife, Cindy.

“Some of our employees live there, and our daughter

helps them relate to what their customers need. It was

Megan lives in Hammond now.” The new store, in Lacombe

because his family went camping when he was a boy that

right off I-12 and Hwy. 434 near the Louisiana Heart

Steve got into the business, first cutting the grass at the

Hospital, seemed to be an ideal location.

local camper dealer’s sales lot when he was 13, then

With Steve’s RV St. Tammany’s only full-service RV and

washing campers and later repairing mobile homes and

camper outlet, the Bordelon family is eager to get to know

campers. He went into business for himself when he was

an entirely new customer base and bring their much-missed

21, the same year he and Cindy were married. As Steve

quality service closer to most of their loyal, long-time clients.

notes, “This is a fun business. When you go camping, it’s

“Our customers are so excited we’re moving the business to

family-oriented and people are friendly.”

the northshore. Families that purchased from us in the past

- Stephen Faure

have had to go elsewhere. They’ve found that they weren’t happy with the customer service they received,” says Cindy.

“They know what they could expect from us and are so excited to be able to come back.”

The Lacombe store has plenty of room. Spanning 12,000 square feet, Steve’s RV features a well-stocked parts and accessory showroom and three oversized service

Steve’s RV Center is located at 29671 N. Dixie Ranch Rd.

bays. “We have hard-to-find parts for appliances, and if we

in Lacombe. The store is open from 8am-5pm Monday-

don’t have a part, we can get it quick,” says Steve. “Larger

Friday and 8am-3pm on Saturday. Call 882-9911 or toll-free

service bays mean we can accommodate more units, and

at (800) 869-7650. Visit Steve’s online at StevesRV.com.

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Marija G. LaSalle, D.D.S. Northlake Periodontics Commitment To Excellence

created and the new technology we can offer our patients,” Dr. LaSalle says.

Periodontal disease, which destroys the bone and gum tissue that support the teeth, affects one in three adults over the age of 30 and is the major cause of tooth loss. Dr. LaSalle believes that an early diagnosis is the key to successfully treating this disease. Research indicates that 50 out of 100 people have moderate to severe gum disease, 40 out of the 50 aren’t aware of it and only three people out of 100 will ever get treated. This is because for many, the description of periodontal surgery–“scaling, root planing, DR. MARIJA LASALLE is from a family of health care

gum cutting and suturing”–is enough to deter patients.

professionals. Her father used hypnosis while practicing

Periodontal disease has recently been linked to a whole

general dentistry long before this therapy was routinely

host of other life-threatening situations such as diabetes,

accepted. One of her sisters is an RN, another is a dental

stroke, heart disease and low-birth-weight babies. In

hygienist and her brother is a local MD. Dr. LaSalle and her

addition, a history of gum disease can increase the risk of

husband, Shelby, enjoy serving this community and

pancreatic cancer by 64%.

spending time with their 6-year-old daughter.

Dr. LaSalle followed in her parents’ footsteps,

Dr. LaSalle offers an alternative therapy which treats gum disease with a laser, without any cutting or stitching of

graduating from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree

the gum tissue. Patients can often return to their regular

in dental hygiene. In 1990, she graduated from LSU School

daily activities immediately following this procedure. She

of Dentistry and received multiple honors and awards

also offers the latest in digital diagnostic 3D imaging

including the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Award, the

equipment, the Sirona Galileos® conebeam. “This allows

Advanced Honors Award and the American College of

me to precisely place dental implants, with no guessing.”

Dentistry Award. She then earned her post-doctorate

Other services offered include bone grafts, tissue grafts

degree in periodontics, receiving advanced training in the

and periodontial maintenance.

treatment of gum disease and dental implants.

“I’ve practiced in St. Tammany Parish for more than 19

To schedule a consultation with Dr. LaSalle at

years and am more excited than ever because of the

Northlake Periodontics, please call (985) 727-1133. 158 W.

nurturing environment my outstanding staff and I have

Causeway App., Ste. 5, Mandeville.

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After Hours A Musical Night in Provence

Founded in 1991, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has been enchanting audiences for two decades.

Music filled the air once again at “A Musical Night in Provence,” presented by the LPO at La Provence in Lacombe. The evening of food, wine and music supported the LPO’s activities on the northshore.

Money raised through this special event will go toward the LPO’s popular concert series in Covington, its education outreach efforts across the northshore and its free park concerts in Slidell, Mandeville and Covington. The event was co-chaired by Lisa Condrey Ward, Maria Davis and Jennifer Rice with help from the LPO’s Northshore Advisory Board, chaired by J. Scott Chotin Jr.