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Mandeville—An Idyllic Place to Call Home

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Premier Physicians— Health Care Second to None

FINANCIAL Photo by Steve Randon

Her Money, Her Investments ......................................... 31 What is a Succession? ....................................................... 32

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Bang-up Dishes ................................................................... 27 Book Review, Boomsday ................................................. 36

July 2011 A Skillfully Guided Path to Home Ownership Stephanie Machado— NOLA Lending Group, LLC .............................................. 20

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Preparations Begin for Destination: College ...............7 Destination Wedding ........................................................ 22

contents ENTERPRISING WOMAN

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

Experiencing the Exotic ................................................... 38

HEALTH & FITNESS Keep Your Intestinal Flora Healthy ..................................9 Dental Clinic Ministry: A Bigger Mission.................... 12 Good Posture for Good Health...................................... 22 Will the Real Specialist Please Stand Up? .................. 23 “Naturally” Restoring Hormones–Part Two ............... 26 EMDR and Treatment of Trauma ................................... 35

Couples New Options in Fertility.................................. 15

How to Lose Your Muffin Top ......................................... 36

Shaun Carpenter, MD, FAPWCA, CWS

BEAUTY & STYLE

Wound Care Specialist...................................................... 17

Fashion Editor’s Picks ........................................................ 24

Matt Slimming—Star Physical Therapy

Shopping Scene.................................................................. 25

Restore Your Healthiest Self ........................................... 18

Be Prepared—Outdoor Fun is Here............................. 26

COMMUNITY Charter Business HERO Award Winner ..........................7 Planet Kids Academy: Growth and Learning ..............9 Mandeville—An Idyllic Place to Call Home .............. 10 Calendar................................................................................. 28 Around Town........................................................................ 30 West Chamber Goes Abroad.......................................... 33 Stay in the Know During Storm Season..................... 34 Flood Insurance Premiums Will be Lowered ............ 34 Is Your Business Tech Smart?.......................................... 37 The Strength is in the Pack ............................................. 37 Flag Raising Ceremony— An Event Not to be Missed ............................................. 37

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Recent Covington High School graduate, Once October arrives, sophomores and Evan Rodick, has served others his entire life. juniors should take the PSAT or the PLAN. Even as an elementary student, teachers would Juniors should start thinking about the comment on how much he helped other ACT or SAT. Seniors need to start gathering students. As he grew older, peers who were character recommendations. If you plan on struggling with their ACT exams would turn to taking the ACT or SAT in December, sign Evan for help and tutelage. He even taught his up now. November is the time financial aid, younger sister to play the piano. As a young grants, scholarships and work-study proadult, Evan shifted his focus and began to serve grams should be researched. his local community through building homes In December sophomores and juniors with Habitat for Humanity, receive PLAN or PSAT scores. If you intend Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printedvolunteering material. at a local fire station, handing out food thealter contract obligations. to take the ACT in February, youThis should regad may not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or and return this proof willtonot Try writing letters toCovington a needy at the Food Bank. ister now. In January and February students our Charter Business HERO award should investigate colleges that suit their “pen-pal” or a Evan, relative. recipient for July, plans to attend college at interest. Visiting during the time that classes Montana State University where he received are in session will give you the best sense of an academic scholarship, to study mechanical campus life. engineering. He hopes to eventually design In March or April, sophomores and juniors improved farming equipment. He lives by the can register for the ACT or SAT in June. philosophy that everyone should help others May and June seniors should check without any expectation of personal gain. payment due dates for tuition, room and Congratulations Evan, and best of luck in your board.

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DID YOU KNOW the human body has an estimated 100 trillion microorganisms living in the bowel? These helpful bacteria, known as flora, fight off infection, aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and keep harmful bacteria from wreaking havoc on your body. With all of these important functions, everyone should take the proper steps to aid in the health of these helpful bacteria.

Supplementing with probiotics is a great way to ensure the safeguarding of these helpful bacteria, allowing them to perform these important tasks within our bodies and maintain the balance of our digestive and immune health.

Probiotics, meaning “for life” are supplements containing live microorganisms.

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Stress, travel and suppressed immune systems are all times when the body will benefit greatly from taking probiotics.

However, one of the most crucial times to restore the body’s natural flora is immediately after finishing an antibiotic. Antibiotics can be very helpful in fighting the bacteria that make a body sick. They can also deplete a body’s natural flora. Probiotics, taken immediately after one finishes antibiotics, can help to restore the depleted flora.

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IN A CITY THAT spans only a five mile radius, Mandeville holds a special place in the heart of its residents. Known for its breathtaking beauty, spectacular sunsets, award-winning schools, low crime, distinctive dining, family recreation, relaxed lifestyle and a variety of places to worship, Mandeville offers an abundance of opportunities for residents of all ages. Here you’ll find friendly neighbors who have come to enjoy the good life in a community with strong family values. Mandeville is home to dining delicacies that will tempt your taste buds and confirm the legacy of our restaurants’ legendary reputations. Ambiance here is a natural resource. Money Magazine ranked the city as one of the top 100 school systems in the nation’s major metropolitan areas.

Rather than closed in malls, Mandeville is home to plenty of openair shopping complexes including major stores. The lakefront area outlines the historic section of Old Mandeville, filled with homes that have been the happy residences of generations of proud citizens.

Winding gracefully through our pine forest canopy, the Tammany Trace offers exercise to walkers, joggers and bicyclists who often gather at our Mandeville Trailhead, a cultural interpretative center that includes an amphitheater for concerts and theatrical performances. The Trailhead is also home to our Depot Museum and an interactive water park. Here, every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. the Community Market opens to local vendors offering a wide variety of items, while musicians perform live on center stage. Only one block away you’ll find the birthplace of jazz on the Northshore at the Dew Drop Social and Benevolence Hall, where Louis Armstrong is said to have played.

Lake Pontchartrain is our crowning jewel, teeming with fresh fish, blue crabs and Louisiana shrimp. You can also fish at your leisure on the Mandeville Fishing Pier located at Sunset Point. The Mandeville Harbor launches a variety of boaters set to enjoy the “Mandeville blue” brackish waters of Lake Pontchartrain.

Our spectacular lakefront, dotted with graceful oaks and magnolias offers a walking path and occasional benches, perfect for enjoying a tranquil view that is second to none. Many have chosen to exchange wedding vows beneath the century old oaks.

The charm and beauty of Mandeville will draw you back time and again. It is a town rich in noble history, environment and resources.

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JUST LAST MONTH, the Institute for Health This section will introduce you to many Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Premier Physicians and inform you about Washington released a study on life expecthe myriad of health care facilities availtancy across the U.S. Here in St. Tammany able so close to home. Use these pages to Parish, life expectancy is among the highest meet some local specialists who have only in the state, up 1.8 percent for men and 3.2 one concern, the health and well-being of percent for women since 2007. their patients and neighbors. Learn about While the population here on the the state-of-the-art hospitals and medical Northshore is extremely health-conscious, facilities which offer everything from birthresidents are also privy to a variety of ing classes to the finest in emergency physicians and specialists unmatched in medicine. their professionalism across the region.

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The Fertility Institute has offices in Mandeville, Metairie and Baton Rouge.

New patients, whether physician, or selfreferred, are welcome at any of the Fertility Institute’s clinics. Call for an appointment at 800-375-0048. Visit their website at www.FertilityInstitute.com.

Dr. Richard Dickey Dr. Richard Dickey, is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and founder of the Fertility Institute of New Orleans. Dr. Dickey and his staff have achieved many firsts since 1976, including establishing the first sperm bank in the Gulf South and performing the first in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in the Gulf South in 1983.

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Dr. Peter Y. Lu Dr. Lu, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, studied genetics at Cornell University. At the Fertility Institute, Dr. Lu has a focus on assisted reproductive technology like IVF and ICSI, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

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IN 1976, RICHARD M. DICKEY, MD, PH.D set out to treat, diagnose and research infertility and recurrent miscarriage when he founded the Fertility Institute of New Orleans. Their first in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in 1983, was successful in placing the Fertility Institute on the cutting edge. Today, the stellar success rates of IVF with 51 percent of implantation cycles in women under 35 and in women 35 to 37 years of age resulting in pregnancy, and procedures like pre-implantation testing of embryos and egg cryopreservation, the Fertility Institute of New Orleans continues to open doors for candidates with both fundamental needs and intricate, highly specialized fertility options.

“We primarily offer pre-implantation testing to pinpoint common genetic disorders, and to pinpoint specific inherited diseases like cystic fibrosis. Since January we have been able to test all 23 pairs of chromosomes” Dr. Dickey says. This complete reading of the genetic makeup of an embryo before a couple decides whether or not to proceed with the implantation, is in contrast to an amniocentesis, which happens 14 weeks into pregnancy. “Pre-implantation testing offers couples for whom pregnancy termination is not an option, a clearer picture of the genetic health of the embryo, so that they can make a more informed choice.”

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can often render a woman infertile. The Fertility Institute of New Orleans may offer a small glimmer of hope with egg cryopreservation. “We can freeze her eggs before treatment begins. This program is conducted under strict investigational protocol, to gauge its success and ensure that it works,” Dr. Dickey notes. For couples already undergoing IVF, cryopreservation offers the option to freeze eggs instead of embryos.

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“People need to know that if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand the restless feelings that arise when they are waiting on answers concerning their mortgage.”

AT 23 YEARS OLD, Stephanie Machado was already a homeowner. The fact that she was a discontented homeowner may be the exact reason why she is where she is today—a senior loan officer with NOLA Lending Group. “My whole buying experience was unpleasant. I was young and had just graduated college. Everything that could go wrong went wrong.

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My loan officer placed me in a three-year adjustable rate mortgage, and shortly after I closed on the home it was infested with termites. Then, 18 months later Katrina hit—at which point I realized I did not have enough insurance,” Stephanie recalls. The staggering reality of the peaks and valleys of home ownership made Stephanie realize that homebuyers need guidance and useful information if they are going to make informed and wise purchases. So, instead of entering law school as she had originally planned, she returned to school where she earned her MBA. “I really just fell into the mortgage and loan industry,” she says. “But when a person is purchasing a home, I put myself in their shoes, because I have been there.”

Since that first purchase that threw her into homeowner oblivion, Stephanie has purchased and sold other homes. As a senior loan officer she guides every homebuyer through all of the crucial aspects they must explore before making such a significant purchase. “This is one of the most important transactions in a person’s life. We want to make sure we give them the support they need.” To that end, Stephanie walks each client through basic elements of the process like asking them what kind of house note they are comfortable with paying. Stephanie is also a stalwart proponent of educating homebuyers on the necessity of purchasing suitable homeowner’s insurance.

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ABOVE TOP: The NOLA Lending team, along with their spouses, were awarded with a Sales Incentive trip to DisneyWorld this past May. ABOVE LEFT: Stephanie and Jason vacationing in St. Lucia. ABOVE RIGHT: Stephanie enjoys one of her favorite past times, spending time with her nephew, Justin.

Though she loves her work and thoroughly enjoys doing it, Stephanie does carve out time to relax with her significant other, Jason. “We love to travel,” she says. “We are really fond of the beach and the islands, but this year we are planning something a little different—a trip to New York.” During the fall, Saints games offer them a break from the norm and a chance to see Stephanie’s favorite players—Lance Moore and Drew Brees—in action. Here at home, Stephanie and Jason enjoy working on their Covington home and dining out at local restaurants. And she always finds the time to play favorite aunt to her nine-year-old nephew. “We’ve dedicated a room just for him. When he comes over, he has a place to do the things he likes to do, like play video games and watch television,” she says. “I definitely look forward to our time together.”

As for her future, “I definitely see plans for marriage and family down the road,” she says. But for now, she remains committed to helping people fulfill their dreams of home ownership. “I am passionate about what I do and I enjoy doing it,” she says. “We do believe that knowledge is power. Really, the hardest part is finding the right home. We want this part to be easy.”

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price range just because you can afford the principal and interest payment. People should remember to factor insurance and taxes into the note and decide how much money they want to put toward the house note each month. One mistake many buyers make is that they do not gauge the actual costs of buying a house,” she says. “We have products to guide the customer from start to finish through the entire process. We can help you purchase the best insurance, find the right title company, and inspector. We work in tandem and build relationships with companies to ensure the best service.”

Stephanie has found her home at NOLA Lending Group to be a cohesive fit, in part because of the unmatched level of service and accessibility. “We work with clients to get them on the path to home ownership. We want to give them the tools to get them into it the right way,” she notes. They help current homeowners find the best product for their refinance and purchase needs. Stephanie credits her assistant Courtlin Donner with maintaining seamless attention to every client’s needs. Their team is always accessible, calls are answered promptly and clients have minimal waits during what almost always proves to be an anxious time. “People need to know that if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand the restless feelings that arise when they are waiting on answers concerning their mortgage. Myself, or someone from my team, usually Courtlin, is always there to offer support. I like to build relationships. My clients are not just the next transaction.”

Because all loans through NOLA Lending Group are underwritten in-house, clients also have the advantage of someone handling their transaction locally and personally. “We are not waiting three to five days for answers—we are sitting in the middle of the operations,” Stephanie says. “We are able to give better, quicker, more accessible service to every client. We simply walk over to someone’s desk, rather than wait for them to call.”

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Yes, they have returned for several seasons now. The designers brought us a new silhouette, the consumers kept it due to comfort and ease. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right maxi for you. Pay attention to design details like straps, bodice style, length and fabric.

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The bandeau is perfect for medium to small bust lines.

The ideal length of a maxi dress is to the ankle.

Empire seaming cinches at the smallest part of the body and flows slightly away from the rest. This paisley mosaic print dress is available at Paisley, $64, 985-727-7880. The beaded necklace with cross pendant can be found at Turkoyz, and is $58, 985-867-5225. Acai seed flip flops are available at Bora Bora $48 985-951-8454.

Try this silk, ruffled silhouette for a dressier feel.

Its blousy contour providing a comfortable fit that camouflages all the right places. The ruffle adds a touch of femininity and gives dimension to the chest. This maxi is available at Laurier, $265, 985-875-0823. The multi-strand gold necklace is from The Villa, $46, 985-626-9797.

Nude patent leather thong from Shoefflé, $59, 985-898-6465.

This bohemian tie-dye maxi offers minimal support but maximum appeal. The fitted, then flowy style, creates a long, slimming silhouette.

This beautiful maxi is available at Bora Bora, $49, 985-951-8454. The matte gold braided thong is available at Heel 2 Toe, $48, 985-626-8188.

BANDEAU CAMI For that neckline that plunges just a little too deeply, try a bandeau top for a layered look, a splash of color and that extra confidence that you are covered where you need to be. These camis are available for $8 each at Columbia Street Mercantile in a variety of styles and colors to choose from, 985-809-1789.

Shopping Scene July 1–2 Flashy for the 4th special at Azure Spa. $30 for Spa Pedicures. 985- 727-7799.

STRAPLESS BRA Some of us need a little (or lots) of support.

You can feel confident with this wellstructured bra with removable or convertible straps. You can criss-cross straps, wear them one shouldered, or halter style. This bra is available at Bra Genie, $76, 985-951-8638.

July 12 & 28 Botox and Filler Days with Elizabeth Kinsley, MD. Botox $10 per unit and fillers $400 per syringe. 985-893-3737.

Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin•Body•Health. 985-727-7676.

July 13 Lip Fills for $299.

July 15 Micro Madness. $50 microdermabrasions July 26 Botox Blowout. One day only! $225 per area or $625 full face.

Throughout July Storewide sale at Mandeville Party Company all month long. 985-674-1605.

the latest trend FEATHER HAIR EXTENSIONS From little girls to savvy, sophisticated, women— everyone is getting in on this craze. From subtle to outrageous—feather extensions offer a fun, frivolous way to stay trendy. They come in many color combinations and last for months. You can curl, flat iron, shampoo, condition and blow dry them. These high-end, custom-made extensions by TailFeathers and are available at All About Me, $30. One TailFeather extension has four to six feathers and attaches in seconds right in the store. 985-845-2424.

American Factory Direct is offering 25% off all accessories with their ad copy. 985-871-0300.

Heel 2 Toe Shoes & Accessories is having a Super Summer Blow Out sale. 985-626-8188.

July sales event on swim wear at Bora Bora.

985-951-8454.

The Villa just received their Michael Stars summer apparel along with everything you need for RUSH. 985-626-9797.

George Barnes, MD is offering specials on summer laser hair removal. 985-893-5958.

Covington & Mandeville Dental Care is offering a Lumineers special: Complete Lumineers Smile only $5995. 985-892-2273 or 985-674-3114.

Suzanne’s Gift Boutique is having a Red Hot Summer Sale, great savings throughout the store.

985-871-1581.

Have comments or questions about fashion?

Email Patty at fashion@sophisticatedwoman.com.

TLC Med Spa’s July special on Obagi® Medical.

985-893-1985.

Seven Wonders received new shipment of patio furniture and accessories. Import prices. 985-674-1447.

A trip to Rio? Body Sugaring USA Day Spa, is offering 15% off Brazilian Bikini line waxing.

985-626-5538.

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Our Fashion Editor, Patty Beal of Closetopia, a wardrobe consulting service, hand-picked these fabulous and fun outfits. She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

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July 2, Old Fashion Family Fourth. Free family fun, entertainment and fireworks. 6–9 p.m. at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Call 985-892-1873 or www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

July 4, Slidell Heritage Festival. Bring your family out to this Fourth of July celebration with food, music and fireworks, while supporting local charities.

3–11 p.m. Heritage Park, Slidell. Call 985-646-0563 or www.slidellheritagefest.org.

July 6, Northshore Rising Professionals July Meeting.

Speaker will be Lauren Coudrain. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 6, “Health Care Plans for Small Businesses.” A special forum by St. Tammany West Chamber’s Small Business Advisory. Open to all chamber members, this will be an open dialogue where participants will be able to share information and learn from others.

Seating is limited, RSVP required. 8–9 a.m. at the Chamber office, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 7, LSBDC Seminar “Keeping it Simple: Tax Basics for Small Business,” presented by LA Small Business Development Center. Free seminar, reservations required. Call 985-549-3831 or www.lsbdc.org.

July 8, Free clinical breast exams will be provided by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms are available for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Mammograms are free for women without insurance. Call the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Care Network at 1-888-616-4687 for location and to schedule your appointment (required).

July 8–23, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee presented by Cutting Edge Productions. The show centers around a fictional spelling bee where six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. Call 985-649-3727 or www.cuttingedgetheater.com.

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July, Chef Paul Cimino is now conducting Culinary Classes at Simplee Gourmet, Hwy. 21 in Covington.

Call 985-892-8370 for times and details.

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July 1, Join Pastor Mike Vaughn’s guests, The Barber Brothers Quartet at Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy 442 W. Tickfaw.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Free concert, love offering taken. Concessions will be sold. Call 985-974-0507 or mvmgoodnews.com.

July 1–4, The Mandeville Seafood Festival will be held at Fountainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Fireworks, two stages, arts and crafts, kid friendly fun. Call 985-624-9762 or www.seafoodfest.com.

July 1–10, With a click of your mouse, you could help the St. Tammany Humane Society win $15,000!

The fourth annual “America’s Favorite Animal Shelter” contest is underway. Voting is as easy as 1-2-3! Go to St. Tammany Humane Society’s Facebook page, click on the Care2.com link, and then vote for STHS. July 2, Ponchatoula Fireworks Show takes place at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District Park, North Hoover Rd., Ponchatoula, 2:30– 8:30 p.m. This family event includes games, best hamburger cooking contest, hot dog eating contest and more. Fireworks to begin at dusk!

July 8–24, Playmakers Theater presents Rent—the hit Broadway musical about struggling young artists and musicians.

PG-13. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Call 985-893-1671 or www.playmakersinc.com.

July 9, The St. Tammany Parish Library, presents the Annual Bastille Day Celebration with Bernie David and the Cajun Friends band. This two-hour event will be held at the Folsom Branch from 12–2 p.m.

Refreshments served will include soft drinks, boudin and jambalaya. Call 985-796-9728 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

July 11–15, St. Tammany Art Association’s Summer Theater Camp presents Pinocchio. Children ages 6–13 years old will enjoy this week of acting, dancing and singing. Performances on July 15–16. Call 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

July 13, “Red, White, Blue, and You,” a Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Event/Luncheon, sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection. 11a.m.–2 p.m. at Benedict’s Restaurant in Mandeville. Call 985-674-5093.

July 13, Join Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West at the Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center in Covington to sign up or learn more about Women Build 2011. Enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz music. RSVP 985-893-3172, email Jennifer at jmoskowitz@habitatsw.org or visit www.habitatstw.org/wb.

July 14, Business After Hours hosted by Reine Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Bistro de la Reine, Olde Towne Fine Wines & Spirits and Three Divas and a Sugardaddy. 5–7 p.m., La Reine Olde Towne Center, 2306 Front St., Olde Towne Slidell. Call 985-643-5678 or www.estchamber.com.

July 14, Look Good, Feel Better. Spend an evening with certified professional cosmetologists as they demonstrate skin, nail and hair care tips that can enhance your appearance and improve your selfimage during cancer treatment. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products are provided.

Bring a friend. Call the Cancer Resource Center at 985-898-4481 for reservations.

July 9, The Art of Tiffany Exhibition. A kaleidoscope of color awaits guests who visit the Tiffany glass exhibit featuring works from the collection of Mary Ellen Whiddon. Tuesday through Friday 12-4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., Slidell.

985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.

July 9, Northshore Blood Cancer Support Group. This group is a collaborative effort between the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the International Myeloma Foundation and St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center (Abita Room). Call 985-898-4581 or email ccorizzo@stph.org.

July 16, Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore will host a celebration for area moms-to-be in the hospital’s cafeteria on the first floor. The celebration is free and will include, door prizes, baby-related vendor booths, refreshments, tours of the birthing and pediatric units. 2–4 p.m., 100 Medical Center Dr., Slidell. Call 985-646-5821 or www.ochsner.org.

July 19, SBAC Seminar, Effectively selling your business by focusing on outside sales. Speaker, Ryan Lowe. Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members, breakfast provided. RSVP required. 7:30–9 a.m.

Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 20, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis, 2891 Highway 190, Ste. D, Mandeville. 5–7 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 26, Free Prostate Cancer Screening for men who have not been screened in the last 12 months; includes a physical exam by a physician and a PSA blood test. Schedule your reservation. Co-sponsored

by St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Call the Cancer Resource Center 985-898-4581.

July 27, Northshore Legislative Alliance Luncheon at the Clarion Inn and Suites Conference Center, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington. 11a.m.–1:30 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

St. Tammany Parish Library presents “Money Saving Tips for Northshore Residents on a Budget” with Kari Jordan. An experienced user of coupons and other special offers, Ms. Jordan reports that she usually saves 50 percent on each trip to the grocery.

July 27, Covington Branch, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

July 28, Bush Branch, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

Call 985-893-6280 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

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July 10, Lacombe Zydeco and Blues Festival celebration at the John Davis Recreational Park in Lacombe. This year’s festivities include live Zydeco and Rhythm and Blues music from some of the top bands in southeast Louisiana and some of the best French Creole inspired foods. Call 985-774-9634 or www.zydecobluesfest.com.

July 16, Chris Duhon’s Stand Tall Charity Comedy Show at the House of Blues in New Orleans.

(Must be 21 years or older to attend). Comedians J. J. Williamson and Debra Terry will showcase their talents. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 23, The 3rd Annual Chris Duhon Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Oak Harbor Golf Club, Slidell. This year’s tournament features $1 million dollar shoot out, 4-man scramble, hole-in-one winner, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more. 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

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1| The NORDC/NOBA Center For Dance and the New Orleans Ballet Association has awarded six local dance students, ages 13-18, scholarships to train this summer at prestigious dance programs around the country. Winners are: Alayna Acosta, Destiny Billot, Claire Daigle, Greta de la Rua, Gabrielle House and Raven Ross.

Pictured are: Claire Daigle and Greta de la Rua. 2| On May 25, the St. Tammany West Chamber Luncheon featured U.S. Attorney Jim Letten and Metropolitan Crime Commission Chief Raphael Goyneche, as speakers. Pictured from left are: Scott Delacroix, Lisa Blossman, Raphael Goyneche and U.S. Attorney Jim Letten.

3| The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation held its Annual Leadership Recognition Celebration at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. The reception recognized 2010 donors who were new to the Foundation’s Donor Wall of Honor or whose donations 2

enabled the donors to reach a new plateau of giving.

4| St. Tammany West Chamber recently honored membership drive top producers at Business After Hours held at Morton’s Seafood on the River in Madisonville. Top Producers in the 2011 Membership Drive included Janet Fabre Smith of Fabre Smith & Co.; Kathy Williams of K. Gee’s Restaurant; Membership Chair Cynthia Thompson of Merrill Lynch; Dian Lusher of Dynel, Inc.; 2011 Chairman of the Board Lisa Blossman, Kyle Beerbohm of P.J. Demarie & Associates; and Maria Landry of Fleur-de-lis Insurance.

5| Sophisticated Woman Magazine partnered with Be The Match, National Bone Marrow Donor Program, N’Tini’s and The Lake 94.7 for a bone marrow registry drive. During the event over 100 new registrants were added to the registry. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of the wonderfully successful event! Pictured is: Be The Match Coordinator, Natalie Rowe, at the registration table in the courtyard of N’Tini’s.

6| Congratulations to Rose De Paula, our June 2011 Charter Business HERO Award recipient. Rose has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school career and will attend Southern Methodist University in the fall. Congratulations to Rose.

7| St. Scholastica Academy senior Carly Loveland was recently selected as a 2011 United States Presidential Scholar from the state of Louisiana. Out of 44 candidates from the state of Louisiana, Loveland is the female recipient of this award.

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FACED WITH LOANS and with an eye toward owning a car or a home, many twenty-something women think saving for “old age” can wait. But the need is more urgent. Any woman who wants to secure her future needs to begin today by taking time to consider investments and retirement planning. Here are basic steps that can move you closer to financial self-reliance.

Establish solid goals. Concrete objectives give you something tangible to strive for and make it easier to assign a price tag to goals. Establish your goals, set a time frame, list the steps you need to get there, and implement your plan. Start now.

Assess your financial position. Take a critical look at finances. Consider asking a financial professional for help in calculating where you stand. Know what investments you have and how much they are worth. Estimate how much you will have saved by retirement and how long that will last you based on your lifestyle.

Create a solid portfolio. Young investors should start as soon as possible to research financial information and start saving. Even seemingly small amounts of saving now can help build future stability and eventual wealth.

1| St. Scholastica Academy teacher Pete Bertucci hosted a Movie Making summer camp. Campers studied the different types of camera shots, script preparation, special effects and other techniques involved in shooting a short movie or digital video.

Each camper also received a DVD copy of the movie they created during the camp.

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1. Statistical Abstract, 2009; www.census.gov. Printed copies available upon request.

2. Sam Roberts, “51% of Women Are Now Living Without Spouse” New York Times, published January 16, 2007.

Article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Becky Gustafson Budd. Becky Gustafson Budd is a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, which is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern Mutual)(NM), Milwaukee, WI, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), member FINRA and SIPC. Becky Gustafson Budd is an Insurance Agent of Northwestern Mutual and a Registered Representative of (NMIS) based in (Covington, LA). NM is not a broker dealer. The information presented is for educational purposes only and readers are urged to consult their own advisers for specific advice.

Becky Gustafson Budd is an agent for Northwestern Mutual of Louisiana in Covington. She can be reached by cell phone, 985-290-6745, or email at Becky.Gustafson@nmfn.com.

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IN LOUISIANA, the word “Succession” is analogous to the relatives (even very distant cousins come first). Intestate word “Probate” in other states. Basically, a Succession is laws are very strict and always vest with the closest the process of changing title of the deceased person’s family members first, so a decedent may never leave assets to his heirs or legatees. If the decedent died any probate assets to friends, charities, or more distant your respond your without Account Executive corrections by “intestate” (without a Will), unless he will have “heirs”; if he to relatives having a Will. If with the decedent dies died “testate” (with a Will), he will have “legatees.” As testate, then assuming the Will was drafted properly (to an example, if a husband and wife purchased a home be discussed in more detail next month), the assets will The Northshore’s Best husband dies with a Will that leaves all go to the named legatees. together and Fax corrections to 985-893-7686 or email backsure toall your account executive. assets to his wife (assuming there are no forced heirs) A Succession also makes of the creditors of 409 W. 21 st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 then she must initiate her husband’s Succession in the deceased have been paid before transferring title to 985-893-7350 | Fax 985-893-7686 Requested proofs beyond three will be subject to production fees.

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West Chamber Goes Abroad IN THIS EVER-EXPANDING global economy, Chambers across the U.S. are now offering members first hand learning opportunities about international economic cultures. These trips to foreign lands are not only a unless your respond great way to educate business leaders about cultural differences among other countries, they also offer an opportunity to open doors for potential trade and busiThe Northshore’s Best ness relationships.

For less than $2,400 per person, the package includes roundtrip airfare from New Orleans, first-class hotel accommodations for seven nights in historical Montecatini Terme, daily breakfasts and dinners, and to Account with corrections by fullyour day deluxe motor Executive coach tours to Florence, Siena and San Gimiganano. Optional tours to Pisa, Chianti and Cinque Terre and a Rome two-day extension are also available.

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Stay in the Know During Storm Season

WRITTEN BY FREDDY DRENNAN, MAYOR OF SLIDELL

I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to prepare now for the coming storm season. Reports indicate that the 2011 hurricane season is expected to be an active year, so please plan ahead. If a storm does head our way, I encourage everyone to stay informed and act promptly.

I can assure you that the City of Slidell is prepared should a hurricane come our way. We will continue to use every means at our disposal to reach you with information about evacuation orders and instructions.

As in years past, we will post all information to our city website, www.slidell.la.us.

In an effort to provide information directly to you, we will continue to reach beyond typical web updates and press conferences and incorporate the use of Twitter, Facebook and Slidell TV on YouTube. Twitter enables subscribers to receive instant updates via email or their cell phones anytime an update is posted.

For a free subscription, simply sign on to twitter.com to establish your account, then click the “follow” link at www.twitter.com/SlidellSOS, which is the city’s emergency news account.

We will also be posting information on the City of Slidell’s official Facebook page, which allows people to receive news updates and view photos and videos.

To join Facebook and create a free account, go to www.facebook.com. Members can search for the official “City of Slidell” page and click the “like” button to subscribe. To ensure that you receive all official notices and updates, please subscribe to the “City of Slidell” government page.

This year, we will continue to post video updates, so that citizens who have evacuated will be able to tune in to Slidell TV on YouTube for the most current information. To access Slidell TV, visit www.youtube. com, search for “thecityofslidell” and subscribe to the channel. Slidell TV links will be posted on the city’s website, Twitter and Facebook pages. All of these services can be accessed from virtually anywhere, whether it’s a cell phone, laptop or tablet device. Even if you evacuate, you can get continuous updates about Slidell. I encourage you to take advantage of these useful capabilities.

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I AM PLEASED to report that citizens of the City of Mandeville will be receiving a reduction in their flood insurance premiums. FEMA has agreed to allow the city its own community-based map, which has an effect of lowering the base flood elevation from one to three feet, resulting in significant savings.

We are well into hurricane season, so please stay prepared. We will remain with the city during a storm event, so if you must evacuate, keep in touch with our website or call the office at any time, day or night.

Please sign up for hurricane notifications on our front webpage. The Mandeville Seafood Festival will be held July 1–4 at Fontainebleau State Park. Seniors 65 and over, active military personnel and children ten and under (when accompanied by an adult) are admitted free. For a complete itinerary of events, go to www.seafoodfest.com.

The city contracted with landscape architects Regan Contois and Kathy Stites to spruce up the gazebo area with new landscaping and brick work. The gazebo will now feature an eight foot garden around the base with colorful and hardy plant material. Two small garden beds will line the walkway from the street to the gazebo, bordered with old St Louis Brick.

We are also refurbishing the capped well head into a fountain area. The boxwoods that once lined the area were incorporated into the new design. In addition to a few live oaks, there will be a simple walkway lined with old St. Louis brick to connect the seawall to the new fountain area. Information on items in this article and information on the current happenings in Mandeville can be found on our website, www.cityofmandeville.com.

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While there is no well-supported account of how eye-movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation alter clients’ experience It’s okay to feel temporarily of traumatic memories, this bilateral stimulablue, but try not to fall into tion can reduce the vividness, emotionality and completeness of unpleasant or traumatic a rut. memories, therefore driving improvements in how individuals experience these events.

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Well basically it refers to LOVE HANDLES! Call it what you will, but no matter, it is located in the area of the suprailiac. It is most common in teenagers, but you can spot on people of any age. People who do have a muffin top are not always obese or overweight in fact, they may actually appear somewhat tone.

So, what’s the paradox here?

Studies show that this area and fat storage are directly associated with an over abundance of carbohydrates. Americans are carbo-fanatics! Unfortunately, that’s why love handles and muffin tops are becoming so common here in the good ol’ USA. Why are carbs the culprit? Blame it on insulin. You see, the body actually wants to use fat as energy. However doing anything that causes insulin levels to rise rapidly, causes the body to shuttle blood sugar to the liver, muscle tissue and most importantly, to the adipose tissue (aka body fat). Insulin, in essence is a storage hormone.

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The young adults realize that they are supporting the self-absorbed Boomer’s retirement and eventual dotage with their Social Security payments. In the words of the novel, “20 year olds will be paying for 30 years of incontinence.”

The main character, Cassandra is a likeable, sympathetic, Red Bull-swilling, twenty-something who becomes an influential blogger. Along the lines of Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal,” she suggests that the government give the Boomers incentives to kill themselves at retirement age. The proposed “voluntary transitioning” package includes supplying copious amounts of drugs to bring “the wrinklies” peacefully to the end.

Although Cassandra’s voluntary transitioning strategy is a dramatic ploy to highlight the government’s problem of financing 70 million baby boomers in retirement, there are many people who like the idea and take it seriously.

Author Christopher Buckley ridicules duplicitous politicians, the advertising industry, the culture of spin, old people, young people and the U.S. culture in general. He also lampoons the American presidents and presidential candidates whose conversations provide the novel with a smorgasbord of always inappropriate four letter words.

Boomsday provides intelligent humor, sharp satire, and simple silliness.

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Is Your Business Tech Smart?

WRITTEN BY DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT, EAST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

IN THE BUSINESS organizations, the role of information technology is very vital in the automation process, in both using and managing information with the assistance of computer based techniques and tools.

The Chamber has stepped up to the challenge and engaged in “tech smart” options for membership retention and growth. In providing additional tech services to our members and the community, this saves time, which we all relate to money. Some of the new “tech smart” products offered by the Chamber are: the MyChamberApp, Facebook, Twitter, online registration and payments, YouTube and “ABC”–Always Buy Chamber Deals.

Starting July 26th the Small Business Support Council

of the East St. Tammany Chamber is hosting a TECH SMART CONFERENCE. This conference is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell.

Six sessions are available to all registrants with 18 topics to choose from. These include: smart phones/ pads, Quickbooks, excel, google tools, social networking, email marketing, disaster recovery, web reviews, online advertising, creative viral marketing and much more. The cost for this all day event is only $50 ($40 for chamber members). The Committee has provided excellent speakers and this workshop will help your business get “tech Smart.”

For more information, please check out our website at www.estchamber.com or call us at 985-643-5678.

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The Strength is in the Pack

WRITTEN BY MIKE COOPER, MAYOR OF COVINGTON

BORN AND RAISED in Covington, the elder sibling of five children, I learned from my parents the importance of strong leadership, devotion to family, and an appreciation for public service. Watching my dad, Ernest J. Cooper, serve Covington as Mayor from 1967 to 1991, I learned early on the significance of community service.

A graduate of St. Paul’s High School, our respected team motto “the strength of the wolf is in the pack” serves as an incredibly practical life lesson. Since the April 2 election, I have been preparing for a smooth transition with outgoing Mayor Candace Watkins and current, and newly elected Council members. My team pledges to be that strong “pack,” as we join with our City Council to continue to move Covington onward.

I am fully committed to maintaining and enhancing

the quality of life in Covington, where people are proud to be and to call home. A focus on business development, ease of traffic flow and neighborhood policing efforts are part of my initial goals. Working to expand relationships with federal, state and parish governments to ensure funding and cooperation, are vital to my vision for Covington.

I look forward to an enterprising initial term in office, diligently serving my hometown. Please join me for “Coffee with Mayor Cooper” at the Covington Trailhead on Wednesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. Forming a “partnership in progress” with each of you and speaking candidly about our city will only strengthen our “pack.” I sincerely appreciate your support and enthusiasm as Covington embraces the future.

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available to our parish. Held at the Rotary Hut, each guest was treated to a bag lunch and drink.

We hope you will join us at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 4 for the annual flag raising ceremony at the flag pole near the alligator cage. In a tradition started in 1985 under Ronnie Perrin’s direction, the “Minutemen,” maintain sole responsibility to keep the flag flying and gather for a formal raising of our 30 by 50 foot American flag. It’s an event too spectacular to miss.

Immediately afterward, Mayor Zabbia will orchestrate the burial of the time capsule, filled with pertinent items collected from our citizens and officials. This capsule will be opened again in 50 years.

Go to www.ponchatoulachamber.com or follow us on Facebook for more information.

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OUR SECOND annual Citywide Yard Sale in June, was a success of gigantic proportion. Well planned and executed by chairperson, Brenda Ernst and her hard working committee, over 60 addresses were posted on a map provided to shoppers, who bought up bargains from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Free water stations kept shoppers hydrated during the hot day. People from far and near also lunched in our restaurants, filled our shops to the brim, and then hit the yard sales again until everything was sold. Habitat for Humanity kindly took away any leftovers.

Our Summer Brown Bag Series was also a huge success. Guest speakers Janna Mashburn and Elsbet Smith spoke from a leadership perspective about the abundance of business and community resources

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ONE OF THE MOST beautiful and exotic plants is the orchid. Not only are they extraordinary, but they are diverse. The orchid is so highly developed that it can adapt to almost any environment. They exist at sea level, across deserts and marshes, and are even found upon high mountain ridges. This is a plant that even a novice can grow and enjoy. About five hundred years ago, orchids were unknown in the western world. The British brought them to the new world and named them Epidendrum (meaning upon a tree). During the Victorian era, these beautiful, exotic plants became a status symbol and quickly graced the estates of the very wealthy.

Today, the orchid is easily obtained and easily sustained. The graceful blooms last longer than those of any other plant. The leaves are not plentiful but neither are their demands. It loves to grow in a simple osmunda fiber surrounded by chopped bark.

Orchids also enjoy low light and a good misting. This adaptable plant reproduces through the help of insects. The purpose of the beautiful blooms is to attract moths, bees, flies and other flying insects—even

though we like to think the showy blooms are strictly for our enjoyment. Orchid roots will hang over the side of its pot and crawl above and under its bark foundation.

Outside, an orchid should be placed under trees or in very shady areas. Natural misting will occur each day from the orchid’s tree companions as photosynthesis occurs.

Orchids love the humidity we have here.

Water the base once a week, but mist often whether inside or out. This plant does not need to be near a window. A simple container filled with rocks and then the special orchid loam and bark works well inside or out. Change the soil and repot every year, otherwise just water sparingly and keep the plant out of drafts and away from fumes.

When the blooms die, you may trim the stalk halfway back or remove it completely. It will take a little time for the orchid to go back into its bloom mode. During that period, give the plant a little more light and some fertilizer and wait patiently for its next burst of glory.

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