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22 On the Cover: Northshore Dentists............................................ 7 Kids’ Summer Guide 2017 Camps and Events........................................... 16

ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Kids’ Foodies Cook Family Meals that Foster Good Health....... 35 Recipe Mini Turkey Burgers ........................................ 35

Rebecca Markway Lee, RDN, LDN

Book Review Clyde: The Never-Give-Up Horse....................... 42

True Body Nutrition, LLC................................... 22

BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

NORTHSHORE DENTISTS

Behind the Scenes The cover shoot with our Enterprising Woman....... 5

Something to Smile About Charles Schof, D.D.S.......................................... 7 Transforming Your Dental Experience Daniela Eversgerd, D.D.S................................... 8 We’re Moms, Too Katherine Vo, D.D.S........................................... 9 30 Years of Patient-Focused Orthodontic Care Ronald Madere, D.D.S....................................... 9

HEALTH Breakfast for Childhood Champions The Importance of Your Morning Meal............... 37

HOME & GARDEN

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING

Just a Simple Little Tale of Green Finding Your Four-Leafed Clover........................ 10 Home Feature Oh, to be a child again.................................... 33

Best Wax Prep Tips for Less Discomfort..................................... 11 Celebration of Life Finding Comfort in Hard Times.......................... 25 Our Kids’ Fashion Picks Fashionable Threads for Your Little Ones............ 26

BUSINESS Positive Reinforcement Ketamine Infusion Center Patients Spread Stories of Hope.......................................................... 14 Is It Time to Update Your Logo?

Choosing the Best Symbol for Your Business........ 15

COMMUNITY Publisher’s Note................................................. 6 Notes & Notables............................................ 20 Kids Being Kids............................................... 36 March Events................................................... 38 Sophisticated Social......................................... 40

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Publisher/Editor Joanne Gallinghouse Project Manager Anna Kennemer Sales Manager Lorie Hollis Art Director Kristi Probst Account Executives Emily Baker, Corrinn Fisher Distribution/Circulation Manager Nichole Dacal Contributing Writers Chelsea Adams, Joy Feldman, Lisa Ribbeck Lyons, Dr. Mary Speed, and Jill Willie Home and Fashion Stylist Corrinn Fisher Contributing Photographers Amy Alberda-Acosta, Michelle Preau, Steve Randon and Lisa Sale.

Production Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative

WE MET UP with Enterprising Woman Rebecca Markway Lee of True Body Nutrition at Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville. She prepared for her photo shoot by relaxing and having her hair and makeup professionally done by Sunni Sigrist. We were able to see a different side of her by asking a few questions.

SW: What did you have for breakfast this morning?

RL: Ideal Protein chocolate premade drink.

SW: What were you doing before you arrived for hair and makeup?

RL: Working…counseling clients and playing with my new husky puppy Mila.

#heelsinthehenhouse

SW: Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone?

RL: My husband…he calls me all day! Even more often in the afternoons.

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SW: If you could be any place in the world right now, where would you be?

RL: Bora Bora, or Finland to see the Northern Lights.

SW: Of what accomplishment are you proudest?

RL: Creating the True Body brand.

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THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, outstanding women are being recognized by their communities during March, in celebration of National Women’s History Month. The theme for 2017 is “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business.” The National Women’s History Project has named 13 women who meet this criteria.

The impact of these women spans three centuries, and they have paved the way for today’s generation. The honorees succeeded in may diverse fields, fighting against inequalities in the workplace and demonstrating how women can be innovative and leaders in business, public service and their communities. You can read about their extraordinary achievements at nwhp.org.

Here at Sophisticated Woman, we recognize

our own local trailblazers in each monthly issue. The women who grace our covers have overcome obstacles to follow their dreams and become successful in their fields. In fact, our Enterprising Woman (EW) this month— Rebecca Markway Lee—is on a personal mission to change our eating culture, and is making tremendous strides toward that end (story page 22).

Each year, we honor our “Cover Girls” and the many roles they play at our Hats Off Luncheon. You, our readers, select your favorite EW of the Year, which we reveal at the event. If you haven’t yet, read all about these outstanding women, and cast your vote before March 11! I invite you to join us on April 7 at The Greystone, hear out keynote speaker, Kim Holden of Fox8 News, and support this year’s

beneficiary, the St. Tammany Humane Society.

Visit sophisticatedwoman.com for details about tickets and sponsorships.

On a final note…when we started featuring an EW for our community in 1999, my husband asked, “What are you going to do when you run out of enterprising women?” My response— “That will never happen!”—seems to hold true today. We’re still making history.

Cast your vote!

It’s time to vote for this year’s Enterprising Woman. The Enterprising Woman of the year Award will be announced in our May 2017 issue and presented at the Annual Sophisticated Woman Magazine Hats off Luncheon in April. Read their full stories and vote at SophisticatedWoman.com by scanning the QR code or visiting the website. All entries must be recieved by Friday March 10, 2017.

2016 Enterprising Women

January Nichole Reilly, Sandy Almerico

July Reba Weymouth

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February Stephanie Weeks, Brittany Welch

August Jade Skluzacek

March Michelle S. Thibadeaux, Sharon Thibodeaux

September Jeannette Turk

April Shawn Catalano

October Kelly Githorpe Burkenstock, MD

May Leticia Rubio

November Billie Richardson Comeaux

December Juliana Chan

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Something to Smile About WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

THE LATEST in dental technology with a highly experienced, caring staff provides the best patient outcomes.

That’s the philosophy at the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence.

Dr. Charles Schof and his veteran team have been treating patients in Mandeville since 1994. Over the years, dental technology has changed dramatically; the staff’s commitment to their patients has not. “The technology plays a big role in our outcomes, but it’s the people behind the four walls that truly make the difference,” Dr. Schof said.

Mandeville Center for Dental for Excellence features cutting-edge dental technology that allows the staff to work extremely efficiently.

For example, using the PlanScan CAD/CAM Restoration System®, Dr. Schof provides patients with crowns during one office visit.

The technology eliminates the need for temporary crowns and repeat office visits.

Dr. Schof uses top-of-the-line dental implant technology as well. Using X-Guide™ Dynamic 3D Navigation, Dr. Schof offers a more precise way to replace a missing or damaged tooth.

“We put the implant exactly where we want it.

Before we had this technology, it was more of a judgment call,” he said.

For patients, the X-Guide™ system means a minimally invasive procedure, resulting in a

quicker recovery and no sutures. “We always want to improve comfort, improve results and improve predictability. Technology allows us to do that,” Dr. Schof said.

Indeed, the goal of everyone at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence is to provide patients an anxiety-free experience in the dental chair. “We find a lot of people are afraid to the go to the dentist because they don’t go on a regular basis,” Dr. Schof said. “They’re embarrassed. They don’t want to be judged about their teeth.”

Dr. Schof and his staff make every effort to “break down the barriers” that prevent patients from seeking dental treatment. “We don’t judge. We don’t make comments about what you did or didn’t do in the past. We help you pick up the pieces and move forward with a healthy mouth,” he said.

In fact, some patients who once relied on sedation dentistry for restorations and cleanings can now face the dental visit with no anxiety, thanks to the practice’s calming environment. “The funny thing is, most of our sedations patients find they don’t need the sedation after they’ve had a couple of treatments,” Dr. Schof said. “I attribute a lot of that to our staff.”

Thanks for allowing us to make a difference in your life.

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Dr. Schof and his staff make every effort to “break down the barriers” that prevent patients from seeking dental treatment.

Call Dr. Charles A. Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-440, 240 Dalwill Dr. in Mandeville or visit charlesschof.com.

He is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

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Transforming Your Dental Experience WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS PHOTOS BY LISA SALE

WALKING INTO A

dental office, you probably don’t expect to be greeted with the comforting scent of white tea and thyme or to freshen up with a warm, peppermint-scented towel after your treatment. But that’s exactly what you’ll find at Allure Dental in the Market at Chenier in Mandeville.

Dr. Daniela Eversgerd opened her practice in December 2016, going the extra mile to cater to her patients’ five senses. No detail has been overlooked about the way things look, smell, feel, sound and taste. From her handmade Brazilian chocolate truffles in the lobby to quieter dental equipment and ultraplush dental chairs, Dr. Eversgerd has thought of everything. She even had a Manhattan firm create a signature scent just for her practice. “I wanted it to be like a flannel blanket wrapping around you. It really invokes a sense of comfort and peace,” Dr. Eversgerd said of the scent.

Have a root canal or a CEREC same-day crown at Allure Dental? You’ll leave with a care package, complete with homemade soup to enjoy once the numbness wears off.

While the soft touches are a nice aspect of the practice, Dr. Eversgerd, who has been practicing for 15 years, puts patients’ health 8

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at the forefront. “My patients are a part of my dental family,” Dr. Eversgerd said. “I recommend the same treatments to them as I would to members of my own family.”

During a patient’s initial exam, Dr. Eversgerd covers much more than is customarily included in a dental exam. From blood pressure to blood sugar to the PH balance of a patient’s saliva, Dr. Eversgerd is thorough. Patients are given a tour of their mouths using a diagnostic camera called Soprocare. The device identifies cavities long before they can be seen on an x-ray or during an exam.

All the x-ray technology at Allure Dental is digital, which reduces the amount of radiation.

And Dr. Eversgerd takes care to explain what she sees on x-rays to give patients a greater sense of comfort with any recommended treatments. “I’m not a salesperson. I’m an educator,” she said. “I want to empower patients to take better care of their overall health.”

Allure Dental is located in the Market at Chenier, 1901 Hwy 190 Suite 14 in Mandeville. Early morning and late evening appointments are available. Call 985-951-2220 for more information.

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We’re Moms, Too

WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

WHEN KIDS GO to the dentist, they’re comforted by the cheerful décor, the toys and the kid-friendly shows on the screen above the dental chair. Moms want something different.

They’re looking for peace of mind, and they’ll find it at The Children’s Dental Cottage in Madisonville.

As the mothers of young children themselves, Dr. Katherine Vo and Dr. Susan Fallahi can easily relate to their young patients, and perhaps most importantly, to their moms. “Being able to relate to other mothers is the key to building trust with them as well as the children, which creates a more positive experience,” said Dr. Vo. Both Dr. Vo and Dr. Fallahi pride themselves on treating each child as her own, which is helpful since parents often ask, “If this was your child, what would you do?” “This is a question that sounds simple to answer but it is not so simple. So being able to put ourselves in the other mom’s or dad’s shoes is part of how we make sure we are treating all of our patients with their best interest,” Dr. Vo said.

Since dental visits can cause anxiety for many kids, Drs. Vo and Fallahi and their staff use a variety of techniques to calm nervous patients. From “Tell-Show-Do,” where the staff

explains everything that will happen during their visits, to IV sedation, great care is taken to make children feel comfortable. “We have put in place as many measures as we can to make it as comfortable as possible (for kids) who are anxious,” Dr. Vo said. “We have an open-door policy for parents, which many times is key to helping ease the anxiety.”

The Children’s Dental Cottage also offers patients very specialized treatments. For example, silver diamine fluoride is a way to treat cavities without having to sedate very young children. Additionally, a soft tissue laser allows in-office lingual and labial frenectomies, which are sometimes needed to help newborns and infants nurse or to alleviate conditions that cause speech difficulties in young children.

The Children’s Dental Cottage also caters to special needs children and adults who may require more patience, understanding and behavioral modifications. “I myself am a mother of a special needs child who is diagnosed with autism. This journey with my son has improved my abilities not only as a mother, but also as a pediatric dentist,” Dr. Vo said.

The Children’s Dental Cottage is located in Madisonville at 704 Main Street. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (985) 845-3211 or visit childrensdentalcottage.com.

30 Years of Patient-Focused Orthodontic Care WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

DR. RONALD MADERE,

DDS, APC, has seen lots of changes during the three decades he’s practiced orthodontics in Mandeville. He’s seen braces become smaller and more comfortable.

He’s seen more adults seek orthodontic treatment. He’s seen the end of headgear. And he’s seen his patients grow up to have children and grandchildren of their own.

“Lots of former patients bring their kids and even their grandkids to see us,” he said.

“It’s a positive reflection of 30 years in business.” While those second- and third-generation patients receive the same personalized attention from Dr. Madere and his experienced staff, they enjoy a less painful orthodontic treatment.

“Braces today are smaller and much more comfortable,” Dr. Madere said. “Today, the lighter pressure we put on the teeth to move them translates to much less discomfort to the patient.” Technological advances also mean less radiation exposure, fewer extractions, and thankfully, no more headgear, the bulky devices

once used to correct bite misalignments.

While 80 percent of Dr. Madere’s patients are children and teens, the number of adult patients has increased steadily for years. The staff strives to accommodate adult patients, scheduling appointments over lunch hours and before things get hectic in the afternoons when school kids begin arriving for adjustments.

Even so, a point of pride is Dr. Madere’s meticulous scheduling system. The staff manages the schedule so that no one waits to see Dr. Madere. “There’s an art to scheduling. We respect the patients’ and their parents’ time.

We don’t want them to wait for an hour when they come in to see us,” he said.

Among services are miniature braces (silver or gold), clear and tooth-colored braces, clear aligners, TMJ therapy, child habit control (thumb sucking or tongue thrust), teeth whitening after orthodontic treatment and more. The practice also offers in-house, flexible financing with zero interest monthly payments.

Dr. Madere’s decades of experience and the

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personalized attention he gives each and every patient are the driving forces behind his success as well as recognition from his peers. He’s been ranked among USA topDentists since 2009 and has received tops marks in Louisiana Life and New Orleans magazines.

“It’s a reflection of our results,” he said of the USA topDentists ranking. “Other dentists appreciate our efforts to provide the best possible result for each and every patient.”

Madere Orthodontics is located at 4010 Lonesome Road in Mandeville in the Bluebonnet Place Office Park. Call 985-626-0160 to schedule an appointment.

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Just a Simple Little Tale of Green WRITTEN BY LISA RIBBECK LYONS

ONE PLANT THAT

emerges in the spring has an ancient heritage and folklore that totally surrounds it. What do I refer to? Why, the simple clover, of course! Most of us today probably look at a patch of clover and think of it as a weed we must kill. STOP and think of the history and importance of this very green plant.

In 1681, an English traveler to Ireland, Thomas Dineley, wrote: “The 17th day of March yeerly is St. Patricks….ye Irish of all stations…superstitiously wear shamroges, 3 leav’d grass, which they likewise eat (they say) to cause a sweet breath.” In 1762, Caleb Threlkeld, a botantist also references March 17th as St. Patrick’s Day and the “Three Leafed Grass”. He goes on in his work to cite how St. Patrick used this “Seamar-oge” to teach the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. The tradition of wearing and eating the shamrock lives on today in Ireland and many other places.

Along with the wearing of the green, many toasts with some sort of alcoholic concoction are required to toast the man who brought this plant to prominence!

Okay, so I started out talking about clover and then went into the history of the shamrock. Did you know they are actually the same plant? That’s correct. The shamrock is really a sprig of clover. Clover is of the genus Trifolium—part of the pea family Fabacae.

Most of the species are found in the Northern Hemisphere and many are evergreen. The flowers are spiky and can be red, purple, white or yellow. White clover is the most widely cultivated and makes great feed for livestock.

Clover is also one of the main nectar sources for honeybees, so you know every beekeeper would love to see you leave the clover patch in your yard grow and flourish. Who doesn’t remember making chains of clover flowers as a child? With our beautiful manicured lawns, I hate to say this may be a thing of the past.

Back to the clover-shamrock dilemma— there is one other plant that is commonly sold in stores and called a shamrock. This plant is totally in another genus. It looks like a shamrock or clover, but has a very different bloom. No spikes here, the little flowers will usually have 5 petals. This plant is a false shamrock from the oxalis genus.

They are also known as wood sorrels and have an acidic taste. They do however make a great window houseplant and if sun shines brightly in their window, they will produce blooms again and again.

A fun activity for this 2017 March might be to celebrate the clover not just as the symbol of March 17th, but as a common everyday plant that has touched lots of our history. Go online and google shamrock as an emblem. I think you will be amazed at the many ways and nationalities that have used this simple plant as their emblem. Next, take a drive and find your own patch of clover where you can look for the mythical 4 leafed lucky one or recreate that sensational clover halo from your youth!! After all, Spring is upon us and who doesn’t look young again when crowned with clover!!!

Email your gardening questions and comments to Lisa at shakeslyons@aol.com.

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Best Wax Prep WHETHER YOU ARE scheduling your first waxing appointment, or if you are a “pro,” there are some things we recommend to get ready.

The single most important recommendation is to plan ahead. Most waxing salons book up pretty quickly, especially during the spring and summer and just before any holidays.

Once you schedule your trip/weekend, the best

Always make sure to schedule your waxing appointment with a licensed professional. practice is to call the salon of your preference and schedule your appointment. Scheduling ahead of time will assure that you have your time set, and you won’t be disappointed due to the salon not having availability.

ALWAYS make sure to schedule your waxing appointment with a licensed professional.

Only a licensed esthetician or licensed cosmetologist is legally certified to wax in the state of Louisiana. Sorry, but nail techs are not.

Typically, you will need at least two weeks’ hair growth prior to your appointment. Your hair needs to be at least a quarter of an inch long (about the length of a grain of rice). This length will allow the wax to grab your hair for smooth removal.

Leading up to your appointment, we recommend that you exfoliate the area.

Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells so that your hair will come out easier. Continuing this practice will also assist to reduce ingrown hairs once the hair begins to regrow.

No cocktails prior to your appointment.

Alcohol thins out the blood, and can lead to bruising the skin. If you prefer to drink due to your service, wait to enjoy afterwards.

Following these steps will help your service go as smoothly as possible. If you still have questions about what to expect, be sure to ask a professional.

Brett & Michelle White are the owners of Wax’d, a full body waxing and esthetics salon.

They are located at 1675 Hwy. 190 in Mandeville. For more information or to book an appointment, call 985-778-2005, or visit waxdbody.com.

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Positive Reinforcement

KETAMINE INFUSION CENTER PATIENTS SPREAD STORIES OF HOPE WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY LISA SALE

DR. BRIAN BALL and his wife Kristy spent nine months researching the potential of ketamine infusions to treat mood disorders and chronic pain before opening the Ketamine Infusion Center in August. They were convinced that ketamine infusion therapy would bring relief to people in the community struggling with severe depression, fibromyalgia or complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS). What they didn’t expect, however, was how quick the impact would be. Their patient load increases week after week as patients who had virtually given up on ever feeling better again spread their stories of hope.

“It has been amazing to see how patients respond to treatment. To experience relief after so much pain and discomfort is truly life changing,” Dr. Ball said. He’s seen one man break down in tears after treatment because it was the first time in over 18 years that he was pain-free.

“When Kristy and I started this venture we knew if we could help just one person, it would be worth it. We’ve witnessed so many physical and emotional transformations over the last six months we’re certain we made the right decision,” he said. “It has empowered us to do more. We recently moved into a new office to better serve our patients.”

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are not covered by insurance. The Ketamine Infusion Center’s cost of $300 per session is significantly lower than other centers throughout the country. If patients are not getting relief after the first week, Dr. Ball discontinues therapy. “I am not going to have patients pay for infusions once I know they are not responding positively to treatment,” he said.

While complimentary screenings are available to assess if a patient is a good candidate for infusion therapy, Dr. Ball requires a physician’s referral before starting the program. He explained, “I involve physicians in the process to ensure integrated care and proper follow-up. Doctors can refer directly from website or fax orders for ketamine infusion series and boosters as needed for pain or mood disorders.”

Providing the highest quality care and safety, Dr. Ball does not prescribe medications nor does he store ketamine on site. All medicines are delivered daily and are allotted according to specific therapy schedules.

“I had a patient suffering with CRPS and fibromyalgia explain her relief as if someone unzipped a coat of pain she had worn for years and finally taken it off. For a physician, it doesn’t get much better than that,” he said.

Ketamine Infusion Center is located at 1978 N. Hwy 190, Suite B, in Covington. For more information, call 985-317-9242 or visit ketamineinfusioncenter.org.

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Is it Time to Update Your Logo?

Coming in April . . .

Northshore’s Best Winners!

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WRITTEN BY LAURA TOBIN

YOUR COMPANY LOGO is the most identifiable symbol of your business. As the visual representation of your brand, it sends a message to the world about who you are, what you do and how you operate. You may have learned that a logo is the one constant, inviolate image of a company that should never change.

After all, brand consistency is the goal, right?

The answer is yes…and no. The real issue is whether your logo is sending the right message to your customers, prospects, vendors and potential employees.

The fact of the matter is that just like fashion, cars and hairstyles, logos and graphic styles change over time, and what was cutting edge 10 or 20 or 40 years ago becomes outdated if not modified. The big brands know this and adjust their logos regularly—some gradually, some more radically. Take a look at Coke, Pepsi, Ford, or any of the fast food chain logos, and you’ll be surprised at how much these seemingly constant symbols have changed through the years.

If you think it may be time for a change, ask yourself the following questions: Is your logo an accurate representation of your organization as it exists today?

Is it a look you’re proud of?

Is it memorable, recognizable and distinctive from others in your industry?

Was it designed by a professional originally?

Do your customers like it?

Does it work well in all usages—print, digital, signage, promotional items?

If you’ve answered no to any of these, then consider a logo makeover. Whether that means a completely new look or relatively minor modifications is a highly individualized decision. A good design firm can guide you on the best course of action and walk you through implementing the changes system-wide.

Laura Tobin is the Vice President of Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative.

She is a 25+ year veteran of the ad industry with regional and national experience in marketing. Gallinghouse is located at 409 W. 21st Ave., Covington. For more information call 985-893-7631 or visit gallinghouse.com.

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Also in the April issue:

Spring is in the air!

Prom & Graduation

Lorie Hollis, Sales Manager Emily Baker, Account Executive Corrinn Fisher, Account Executive

For advertising, call 985-893-7350 or email sales@sophisticatedwoman.com

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of all things summer #CAMPS #EVENTS #THINGSTODO

NORTHSHORE BABY & CHILD FEST, A FAMILY EXPO DISCOVER SUMMER CAMPS & MORE at the 2nd Annual Northshore Baby & Child Fest!

Learn, shop & play with 75 vendors: summer camps, boutiques, schools, dance & karate, baby services, gifts and more. Plus, family fun including inflatables, characters, stage shows, obstacle course, face painting, Xboxes and giveaways.

BIG SKY RANCH SUMMER CAMP

CAMP OLD HICKORY SUMMER CAMP

Do your kids really know where their food comes from? Educate them by letting them experience summer camp on a real farm. Hands-on activities will captivate them as they are taught about nature, farming, food and the environment. Working in the gardens, coops and stables, your children will learn the importance of how to live a healthier, more sustainable life--all while learning compassion for people, pets and the planet.

Established 1976. Camp Old Hickory celebrating over 40 years of unforgettable summer fun! Your children will enjoy horseback riding,swimming, canoeing, team sports and much more.

Weekly Sessions 5/29–7/21 9 a.m.–3 p.m., ages 5–12, 73234 Louisiana Ave., Covington, 985-892-4788, rscafidel@live.com, campoldhickory.com.

Saturday, March 18 10 a.m.–4 p.m., FREE family-friendly event at the Castine Center in Pelican Park, Mandeville. Businesses, register for a booth today by calling 504-298-8234 or visiting babyandchildfest.com/registration.

Organic lunch and snacks are included.

15442 Jack Fork Road Folsom, for dates and registration, call 985-276-0270 or visit BigSkyRanch.org.

CAMP ABBEY For more information, visit campabbey@arch-no.org.

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CAROUSEL FARMS SOCIAL SKILLS & NO MEDIA HORSE CAMP Contact Bonny Barry at barrybonny@bellsouth.net or 985-373-7788, carouselfarms.org.

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CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Creation Sensation Summer Camp Athletics Mega-Art-rageous!

Advanced Robotics Stop-Motion Animation Wildcat Spirit Cheer Camp Drama Camp (ages 8–15 only)

CULINARY KIDS COOKING & KITCHEN SCIENCE CAMP Enjoy cooking breakfast, lunch, snacks AND have fun with enriching kitchen science experiments, indoor and outdoor activities, and a full, active curriculum taught by professional teachers! ONLY 18 kids per week. We fill up by the end of May, so reserve your space now!

FRANCO’S SUMMER CAMP For more information, visit francosmandeville.com.

GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER CAMPS For more information about Girl Scouts programs, please visit glse.org.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

Weekly Sessions, 6/5–6/9, 6/12–6/16, 6/19–6/23 (Wildcat Spirit Camp dates TBA)

Weekly Sessions 5/29–8/17

9 a.m.–3 p.m., (before & aftercare available), ages Pre-K through 7th, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-871-9902, christepiscopalschool.org/summer programs.

9 a.m.–3 p.m., ages 5–13, extended care available 8 a.m.–5 p.m., special needs sessions available, 915 Marigny Ave. in Old Mandeville, 985-727-5553, info@culinarykidsns.com, culinarykidsns.com.

Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, math and science. It preps for the ACT and SAT as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs also develop the skills, confidence and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible.

1748 A N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville.

Call 985-727-0000 or visit, huntingtonhelps.com/center/mandeville to find out about our summer programs!

KEHOE-FRANCE NORTHSHORE CAMPS For more information, visit keo-francens.com.

KIDCAM SUMMER CAMP 4 Northshore Locations: Coquille Recreational Park in Covington Pelican Park in Mandeville First Christian Church in Slidell (off Robert Rd between Gause & I-12) Chappapeela Sports Park in Hammond.

Weeks 5/30–8/4 9 a.m.–3 p.m., ages K–13 (before & aftercare available), 877-4KIDCAM, kidcamcamp.com/city/ covington.

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LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN MARITIME MUSEUM AQUATIC ROBOTICS CAMP Weeks 6/5–6/9, 6/26–6/30, 7/10–7/14 9 a.m.–4 p.m., ages 10–17, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, 985-845-9200, educator@lpbmm.org.

MIKE STORMS SUMMER CAMP The action-packed camp for kids that builds confidence, discipline, focus and beyond. Kids love camp because it’s fun. Parents love it because it helps their children learn and grow. Fitness, dance, sports, crafts, games and field trips, including Elevation Station, Bowling, Xfusion fitness, Global Wildlife (and more)!

PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB’S FITQUEST SUMMER CAMP Your children will enjoy fun and exciting field trips weekly (on site), splishing and splashing pool time daily, tennis, arts and crafts, aerobic classes and, of course… priceless summer memories!!!

THE LITTLE GYM OF THE NORTHSHORE Day camp at the Little Gym of the Northshore gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments. Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours a day on a unique, exciting quest with their friends. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged while perfecting their gymnastics skills! Camp days start at $30 per day.

Weeks 5/29–8/4 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m., ages 5–11, LIMITED SPOTS (max 30 kids), 4420 Hwy 22, Mandeville, 985-674.887, stormskarate.com/camp. 10% off through 3/25.

NORTHLAKE ACADEMY OF MUSIC Offering Live Music, Arts-N-Crafts, Snack Time, Center Time, Daily Themes

Super Kid’s Quest Weeks 6/5–8/11 Ages 3–8, 51 Park Place Dr., Covington, 985-8718989, tlgthenorthshorela@thelittlegym.com, tlgthenorthshorela.com.

MANDEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS WATER WONDERS CAMP For more information about summer programs, visit Facebook page Mandeville Public Works Environmental.

Tunes Together (ages 8–24 months) Mommy & Me class offering fun activities for mother and child to share!

Tots-N-Tune (ages 2–6) Each class is based on an exciting weekly theme that is explored through music and movement in a variety of ways.

Princess Party 6/5–6/9 Orchestra in the Ocean 6/26–6/30 Rhythms of the Rainforest 7/31–8/4 399 Asbury Drive. Mandeville, 985-630-8112, northlakeacademyofmusic.net.

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Weeks 5/31–8/4 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (before & after care available), ages 5–13, 1170 Meadowbrook Blvd., Mandeville.

For additional information, contact Karen Cowhey, kcowhey@thepac.com, 985-626-3706 x 161.

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YMCA ST. TAMMANY WEST YMCA camp gives children and teens the opportunity to get outdoors, discover new interests, be physically active, and develop confidence, independence, leadership and social skills. All camp staff share our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; complete a rigorous 30-hour training program; and all are CPR and First Aid certified.

Basketball Camp Session 6/12–6/16, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Girls, 4th–8th grades Softball Camp Session 6/5–6/7, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (rained out makeup days 6/8–9) Girls, 4th–8th grades Volleyball Camp Session 6/5–6/9, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Girls, 4th–8th grades Cheer and Dance Combo Camp Session 6/19–6/23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with show-off at noon on Friday Girls, K–8th grades Cartooning Camp Session 6/12-6/16, 1–4 p.m.

Boys & girls, 4th–8th grades Movie Making Camp 3 Sessions 6/12–6/16, 6/19–6/23, 6/26–6/30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Boys & girls, 4th–8th grades Sculpting Camp Session 6/5–6/9, 1–4 p.m.

Boys & girls, 4th–8th grades Video Game Camp Session 6/19–6/23, 1–4 p.m.

Boys & girls, 4th–8th grades

Summer Camp

WEST ST. TAMMANY YMCA

ymcaneworleans.org Weeks 5/24–8/4

Grades K–10, 71256 Francis Rd., Covington, 985893-9622 or email krissyc@ymcaneworleans.org for more information.

122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington. For more info, call 985-892-2540 ext. 129.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY For more information, visit southeastern.edu.

SPLENDOR FARMS SUMMER HORSE/FARM CAMP Half Day, All Day, & Overnight Sessions 8-week long sessions, limited to 8 girls Ages 6–16, beginner to advanced, 27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, 985-866-3747, splendorfarms.com.

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#NOTEWORTHY #DOSOMETHING #ITMATTERS

The St. Tammany Fishing Pier reopens at 7 a.m on March 1 after a three-month seasonal closure. Military (active and retired) as well as Senior Citizens will fish for only $1 on opening day, as every Wednesday at the Pier is Military and Senior Citizens Day. All other patrons 12 years of age and older fish for $3 and sightsee for $1.

Children under 12 are free. The Pier is located at 54001 E. Howze Beach Road near Slidell.

Visit sttammanyfishingpier.com to learn more.

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St Tammany School System

Achieves Excellence in Financial Reporting

For the 28th year in a row, the St. Tammany Parish Public School System has been awarded for achieving excellence in financial reporting by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). St. Tammany is one of only of only nine school districts in the state to receive the award for 25 years or more. The recognitions are given for excellence in the preparation and publication of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) following an extensive review by experts from both ASBO and GFOA.

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March 9–12, Pelican Athletic Club will host Mighty Michael’s 36 Slam, a four-day tennis tournament to benefit Michael Doherty. Michael is a junior at St. Paul’s where he plays defensive back on the football team. On November 11, 2016, during a St. Paul’s playoff game, Michael’s life was changed forever.

During a run back from an interception, Michael collided with another player and fractured his C5 vertebrae which left him paralyzed. He is currently at Shepherd Center in Atlanta where he is rehabilitating.

This tournament is a way for the entire community to come together to help support Michael’s efforts to walk again. There will be lots of food, exciting auction items and a flag football tournament is also being planned.

Information about registration and sponsorship opportunities at mm36slam.com

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Rebecca Lee Enterprising Woman BE TRUE. TODAY. WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

GROWING UP IN the Lakeview area of New Orleans as a child, Rebecca Markway Lee made the most of the road construction that lasted for years on West End Blvd. She would race to the top of sand, concrete and rebar piles with her friend who lived a few doors down only to jump off the top of the pile without fear of injury, luckily always landing on her feet. It was always a competition to see who could jump farther or higher. She saw these piles of construction sand as if they were vast mountains she needed to conquer.

These parts of her personality have endured throughout her schooling and career and launched her into starting her own business.

Today, as owner and dietitian of True Body Nutrition in Covington, Rebecca is intent on conquering a much bigger mountain—the obesity crisis in the state. Current statistics place Louisiana as the most obese state in the nation, with a 36.2% obesity rate and ever-growing rate of childhood obesity. Arming herself with knowledge, she is determined to create sustainable changes in her community.

Inspired by the way her parents valued fresh, wholesome ingredients during her youth and bolstered by her extensive education and training, Rebecca is on a mission to change the way we think about food to finally turn the tide on an ever-growing obesity epidemic.

Rebecca is a registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist who has spent the last nine years specializing in weight loss, health and prevention in a variety of healthcare and wellness programs, including East Jefferson General Hospital and St. Tammany Parish Hospital. When she created True Body Nutrition in March 2016, she wanted to do more than start her own business. She wanted to start a movement.

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Over the last year, she’s planted the seeds for a holistic, grass roots effort to combat the obesity epidemic in every segment of the population. In addition to providing the weight loss and nutritional counseling through True Body Nutrition, she’s also partnered with like-minded professionals and businesses to expand her service offerings. True Body Meals, a subsidiary of True Body Nutrition, is a joint venture with Abita Fresh to provide healthy pre-prepared meals for individuals and families.

Her latest project, True Body Kids, is an educational program in partnership with fitness and movement guru Katy Bridges, designed for pre-schoolers and their families.

“It has been great first year, and our growth is a testament to the others in our community who are committed to making our citizens healthier,” Rebecca said.

“We are enlisting regiments into our grass roots army on a daily basis. From health and wellness professionals to chefs to educators to those individuals whose lives have changed because of our programs, we are joining together as active advocates for healthy eating, and welcome more to join our ranks.”

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Rebecca is passionate about working with weight loss clients to help them achieve their goals. She offers a diverse complement of services that can be individualized to meet specific needs, including: Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method, clean eating and detox diets, health and wellness coaching, healthy cooking classes, meal planning, pre and post-op nutrition counseling for bariatric surgery patients and sports nutrition. Understanding that weight loss is a journey, Rebecca offers her patients motivation, knowledge and unwavering support throughout every stage of the process.

“I have never given up on a patient, and I never will,” she explained. “I help patients tap into their inner strength to achieve success that is not only life changing, but sustainable.”

Rebecca at Stoney Point Farm in Franklinton– Owned by Tim Roper.

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One of the most difficult challenges to following a weight loss program is allocating time and resources to cooking healthy meals. In an effort to overcome this obstacle, Rebecca teamed with Abita Fresh to create prepared meals that go beyond calorie and carbohydrate counts. Working with “Chef Mike” (Mike Couste), they developed delicious meals containing fresh, organic food grown by passionate local farmers.

“Local ingredients play a key role in healthy cuisine.

Not only do local meats and produce have more flavor, they also have more nutritional value. Local vegetables, for instance, do not have to be specially treated to withstand lengthy shipping and stocking processes. Our produce can be picked at peak ripeness because they go straight from the farm to our kitchen,” Rebecca said.

Available in both individual and family servings, True Body Meals can be pre-ordered and delivered to your home or office or picked up at Abita Fresh’s storefront location on Hwy 190. Rebecca explained, “Our meals are designed to integrate healthy eating and amazing flavor

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with convenience for our hectic lives. You can even enjoy Louisiana favorites such as grits and grillades, shrimp creole and stuffed bell peppers with peace of mind knowing what you are eating is healthy.”

In addition to offering packaged meal options, Rebecca and Chef Mike empower people to develop their own healthy creations.

Working in cooperation with yet another likeminded business, Simplee Gourmet, they host workshops, lunch and learn sessions, and cooking classes for individuals and groups.

The chef/dietitian duo also make use of their portable kitchen to travel off site to corporate offices and meeting rooms.

“Working with Chef Mike has shown me what great things can be created when the creative minds of chefs and analytical minds of dietitians collaborate,” Rebecca said smiling.

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With most food preferences formed in children before five years of age, Rebecca is aiming to reach this critical segment of society at a time when they are most susceptible to developing addictions to sugar. “We have got to stop the bleeding,” she said. “If we are to be effective in our fight against obesity, it is essential that we curtail children’s dependence on sugar and subsequently larger portions and poor food choices.”

Under the direction of local pediatrician, Dr. Josh LeBlanc and Dr. Sophie Lanciers, pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist and board certified Obesity Specialist, Rebecca and Katy Bridges have developed a pilot program that turns the table on the traditional paradigm with preschool education. True Body Kids teaches the fundamentals of health and wellness though interactive activities, such as planting and tending to a school garden, and conducting fruit and vegetable tastings.

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techniques to encourage healthy eating habits.

The program will be rolled out at Planet Kids Academy later this year.

they can accept donations and grant funding while also increasing opportunities to one day implement the program into federal and state

“The mission of True Body Kids mirrors our own on so many levels that it made sense to partner with them,” said Planet Kids owner, Beverly Crews McQuaid. “Our focus has always been on developing the whole child— helping them to develop academically, socially, physically and emotionally. Working with True Body Kids enables us to address our students’ nutritional needs as well. The program completes our entire package.”

“I am so excited about this pilot program. I am convinced we have been missing the boat when it comes to the rise of childhood obesity in our state and country. We believe this prevention program is exactly what we need to start seeing a drop in our state’s obesity statistics,” Rebecca explained.

As the daughter of health minded parents, Rebecca knows first-hand, the impact of role modeling on children. She and her sister were involved in their family’s garden and often helped their mother with preparing meals. “We had a very positive relationship with food. It wasn’t used to self-soothe or to relieve stress. It was just a regular part of our life.”

Rebecca’s husband, TJ, grew up on a farm, so in many ways they shared the same outlook on food. Together, they are instilling the same values in their four-year-old daughter, Caroline.

“Movement and fitness are also a part of our daily lives. And, with our new Siberian Husky puppy, Mila, we are moving more now than ever before,” she laughed. “My average daily steps went from 10,000 to 15,000 per day practically overnight because of Mila.”

Rebecca is constantly looking for ways to spread her movement and grow the legion of health advocates throughout the Northshore.

She and Katy are in the process of transitioning True Body Kids into the non-profit sector so

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Rebecca also intends to expand her efforts into our food culture. Her goal is to bring together local chefs and dietitians to change Louisiana favorites into healthy creations without sacrificing flavor. Her reasoning goes back to the hundreds of clients she has counseled over the years. She knows true longterm success with any health goal can only be sustained with a supportive environment and culture.

“By changing our food culture, not simply creating more healthy menu items, but changing the traditional Louisiana staples into healthy cuisine, it will change the entire experience of dining out into something that can be enjoyed guilt-free more often.” She explained, “I want to tap into the creativity of our chefs and challenge them to prepare the healthiest, best tasting food. Our chefs are among the finest in the country. I know they are up to that challenge. And I will not stop until we reach this goal.”

With every patient Rebecca has counseled and through every connection she’s made with businesses and organizations, she’s amplifying her message for healthy living. She said, “Together, we can create a new culture where eating healthy and staying active are easy, accessible and valued. Culture change only happens on an individual level. Yet, the more advocates we have, the more individuals we can touch. It’s a snowball effect that begins one person, one family and one meal at a time.”

Rebecca Markway Lee, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition. True Body Nutrition LLC, is located at 1950 N. Hwy 190 Cov., 985-590-7043, rlee@truebodynutritionllc.

Celebration of Life WRITTEN BY DR. MARY SPEED

MY MOTHER PASSED away. Her doctor said things that reassured us.

Sunday, “Looks like she has made this determination for herself.” I like this empowering phrase. Perhaps her body had worn out but she still had power over her reactions.

Monday, “All reasonable measures have been taken.” No more tests to take. No assessments to make a difference. No procedures to induce.

Monday, “We will implement comfort care.”

No need to worry her with blood pressure checks.

I sat with my mother. Friends and family came to visit her. Then, he breathed her last breath quietly and peacefully. I expected her to take in another breath but it never happened.

Do I wish her to take another breath?

No, not in the condition that her body was in. I am relieved that she is no longer hindered by eyes that cannot see and ears that cannot hear. How sudden it feels. Yet, we had so many near misses: broken hips, falls, cancer, before this pneumonia. Her great grandson Jet said, “Granma won’t be sick and broken anymore.”

And it is true—her hope is our hope and the faith she left us to believe that she is in a better place. In her own words, this is how she wants to be remembered: I hope that I can leave you with a good memory that I am the person I claim to be, that I am honest, truthful and that I love you.

I want you to remember that I love the LORD, and that He has always blessed me and stayed with me all these years, and He will lead and guide you too. I want all of my family and friends to know the LORD. Her legacy is that God is good and hears our prayers. This is good to know. If your Mom is still with you, you still have time to celebrate her life. Breathe with her.

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Children are a gift.

Outfits that highlight the uniqueness of your most precious possessions.

OUR FA S H I O N PICKS STYLED AND COORDINATED BY CORRINN FISHER PHOTOS BY AMY ALBERDA-ACOSTA SHOT ON LOCATION AT COQUILLE PARKS AND RECREATION IN COVINGTON

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With Spring and Easter right around the corner, we teamed up with some of our local kids clothing boutiques for some looks that will help freshen up your children’s closets. From traditional smocking, bright spring prints and on trend casual wear, here are our fashion picks for your little ones!

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Eleanor: Bird Bubble, $43.50, headband, $14, white sun sandals, $33.

Brady: Octopus Jon Jon, $45, tan sun sandals, $33.

Colton: Goldfish shirt and short set, $45, blue canvas shoes, $29.

All from Baby’s Corner.

Left: Patrick: Coral Reefer polo shirt, $49, Baja rip tide short, $49, snowball belt, $38, business loafer in tan, $84.

Caroline: Shoulder-tie dress in blue tonal, $68, orange felt purse, $35, Mini ultragirl shoe in silver glitter, $63.

Ellie: Ruffle neck dress two-piece in floral chalk, $45.50, mini Jean and Jason shoe in baby green, $65, Blah Blah doll, $44.

Eli: Graphic whale tee in mint julep, $19.50, Easy does it twill short in storm gray, $29.50 Fedora, $37 All from Olive Patch.

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Bry’Anna: Mini Carlita two-piece set in Shake it Up, $88.

Keegan: Bay sleeveless top in Lapis Blue, $28, Reese pant in Purrfect, $48.

Sandstorm and Flamingo Motif beach towels, $58 each, Lover’s Quarrel and Exotic Garden tumblers, $16 each, Spot Ya tote, $58.

All from Palm Village.

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Boutique contact information: Baby’s Corner, 985-892-5300 Olive Patch, 985-327-5772 Palm Village, A Lilly Pulitzer

Ella (top): Denim dress with lace, $54, gold sun sandals, $34.50, ivory bow, $8.50, Baby’s Corner.

Signature Store,985-778-2547

Amelia (left): Tie waist dress in lavender and blue stripe, $39.50, necklace, $27, sunglasses, $17.50, Mel Aranha Quadrada shoe in pink, $60, Olive Patch.

Marybeth (right): Lynn dress in Wade & Sea, $52, Ellie elephant coin purse, $48, Gabby sunglasses in Crystal Blue & Sea Soiree, $68, Palm Village.

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WRITTEN BY CORRINN FISHER PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PREAU

IN HONOR OF our annual Kids issue, we decided to change things up a bit and show off some of the cute kids’ rooms around the Northshore. We hope these examples spark your creativity and serve as inspiration for how to decorate your own child’s room. We interviewed our “little helpers,” and were able to discover what they love most about their rooms.

A house is built with boards and beams.

A home is built with love and dreams....

Kannon’s Room (age 9) HIS FAVORITE THING

about his room— the shark theme. The big, plush shark pillow and the oars on the wall are key features of the space.

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Sebastian’s room (age 7)

IN CASE YOU could not tell, he loves Batman. His sweet mom painted the mural on the wall—and it only took her a day!

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SHE ADORES HER bed. All the pretty pillows with the cute ruffles. The canopy adds the finishing touch, with the sheer fabric draping to each side, complemented by crystal jewels dangling at the top.

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Lucian & Perrin’s room (ages 6 and 5) THEY LOVE THEIR dormer. The boys love to play there, look out the window and pretend that it is their “spy tower.”

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Dr. Suzanne Core of Northshore Dental celebrated the grand opening of her new practice on Hwy 25 with Mayor Mike Cooper and friends on January 17th.

On February 3rd, Aquistapace’s Wine & Cheese celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of their new location on N. Causeway Approach. They host the largest selection of fine wine on the Northshore, as well as a vast selection of gourmet cheese, beers and spirits.

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February 1st marked the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Columbia CoworkingA creative, open workspace available for business people and entrepreneurs of all types.

On February 8th, Chamber members celebrated the Grand Opening of Hammer Down Diesel Performance & Off-Road LLC in Covington.

St. Anthony’s Gardens Grand Opening (Covington)

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In Mandeville, Chamber members celebrated the Grand Opening of Home Medical Equipment & Supplies on February 2nd.

Practitioners and friends of Heritage Health celebrated their Grand Opening on February 15th.

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“If a woman could see the sparks of light going forth from her fingertips when she is cooking, and the substance of light that goes into the food she handles, she would be amazed to see how much of herself she charges into the meals that she prepares for her family and friends. It is one of the most important and least understood activities of life, that the radiation and feeling that go into the preparation of food affect everyone who partakes of it. And this activity should be unhurried, peaceful, and happy because

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the substance of the lifestream performing the service flows into that food and is eaten, and actually becomes part of the energy of the receiver. It would be better that an individual did not eat at all than to eat food that has been prepared under a feeling of anger, apathy, resentment, depression, or any outward pressure.” (Maha Chohan, Electrons)

Reclaim Your Kitchen: Cook Family Meals that Foster Good Health WRITTEN BY JOY FELDMAN, NC, JD

THERE IS NO Other way to feed kids quality foods other than rediscovering your kitchen and cooking wholesome meals. When you cook your own meals, you know what is in your food.

Cooking helps to guarantee that your foods come from the earth without any unhealthy additives.

Preparing and cooking real whole foods is a necessary step to improved health. It’s time to slow down, get back into the kitchen and cook meals that foster good health.

Food preparation at home is an opportunity to teach children and have fun with them as well.

When children feel a part of the process, they are more likely to try new foods. I often let my children thumb through cookbook recipes and have them pick out what they like.

So, let’s get those kids cooking! In our household, everyone is included in meal preparation.

I find this helpful because it exposes everyone to a variety of different types of food. Children can help create new recipes at mealtime by allowing them to participate. It will also raise your awareness about their preferences. Planning meals ahead of time is essential. Hungry teenagers won’t always wait for that well-balanced meal to finish cooking. Quality protein, fats and lots of vegetables strengthen their bodies and help them grown into vibrant young adults.

Children can be notoriously picky eaters. By letting them have input in the kitchen, you’re likely to have better success when dinner is on the table. Nutrient rich dishes are as essential as ever, given the physical and emotional stresses that face our children every day. Moreover, parents are competing with a perpetual onslaught of advertisements for foods that have a shockingly low nutritional value, but rate high in flashy commercials and seductive packaging. Countless snack foods advertise bogus health benefits from so called vitamin drinks to energy bars.

Let’s all consider the importance of reclaiming your kitchen. It does not mean you have to spend long hours cooking. But it does mean that you need to spend some time preparing and cooking food with wisdom, so you create the healthiest options for your family.

Ingredients: 1½ pounds ground turkey 1 cup sautéed Vidalia onions ½ cup chopped dried cranberries ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram (dry is acceptable) sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 large leaves of Boston Bibb lettuce (other large leaf lettuces are acceptable) your favorite toppings such as red onions, pickles, tomatoes…etc.

4 slices sharp cheddar cheese, cut in half Directions: Preheat grill on high for 10 minutes or grill pan on high for 2 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, add the top 6 ingredients and mix completely. Portion the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Next, flatten each ball with the palm of your hand and place half of a slice of cheddar in the center. Fold the meat around the cheese then roll to form a mini hot dog.

(Tip: If the meat is too sticky to your fingers, try dipping your fingers in cold water.)

Place each stuffed turkey burger on the hot grill and cook thoroughly until they reach an internal temperature of 165˚F. Place each fully cooked burger at the center of a Boston Bibb lettuce leaf and top with your favorite toppings. Roll the sides over the cooked burger and toppings, then roll downward to form a spring roll-like lettuce wrapped burger and enjoy for lunch or dinner. Serves 4.

Joy Feldman is a writer, author and lecturer. She has an international private nutritional consulting practice, and has the authored Joyful Cooking in the Pursuit of Good Health and Is Your Hair Made of Donuts? To find out more information: joyfeldman. com or isyourhairmadeofdonuts.com Sophisticated Woman | March 2017

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BEING KIDS

#GOODJOB #WINNING #KIDSBEINGKIDS

STPPS STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS The St. Tammany Parish Public School System is proud to have 15 students from six schools named National Merit Finalists for the 20162017 school year. These students are among the highest performing high school students in the nation.

The students were selected from more than 1.5 million entrants from across the country, and will be competing for approximately 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million.

‹ The finalists are Fontainebleau High senior Andre J. Migliore; Lakeshore High senior Sarah A. English; Mandeville High seniors Chase M. Colbert, Ryan S. Ehrlicher, Amin Izadpanah and Lydia C. Rewerts; Northshore High Seniors Laura C. Carrasquilla, Abigail R. Clarke, Jade A. Grimes, Mark S. Hidalgo, Julian T. Reidenauer and Laurie A. Roark; Salmen High Mark G. Legendre and Brian T. Remond; and Slidell High Logan M. Ward.

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MANDEVILLE ELEMENTARY First Grade students at Mandeville Elementary School recently dressed up as centenarians to celebrate the 100th Day of School. Their day included math and reading activities centered around the numeral 100.

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Pictured (from the back left): Gavin Lee, guest speaker Jeff Arceneaux, Caden Radosta, and Assistant Principal Gina Gipson, with Kendrick Brumfield in the front.

The three St. Tammany Parish Public School System Students of the Year for the 2016-2017 School Year are 5th grader Reece Hazard from Tchefuncte Middle, 8th grader Ananya Kaushal from Fontainebleau Jr. High, and 12th grader Elisabeth McLaughlin from Mandeville High.

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Tchefuncte Middle School celebrated Abilities Awareness Day with a variety of activities geared to help students understand how those who have disabilities cope with everyday life. The day started with a speaker for the entire school, followed by the fourth graders rotating through interactive centers for the remainder of the morning.

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‹ Grady Rosebush, Dillon Aponte, Aiden Sondag, Vivian King, Amelia Freshour, Lauren Thibodeaux, Stephanie Osagie, Lyla Smith, Reagan McKinney, Alexis Sarradet

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ST. SCHOLASTICA/ST. PAUL’S

Congratulations to the St. Scholastica Royalettes Dance Team for placing first in the Pom Competition and second in the Jazz Competition at the UDA Louisiana Dance Championship held in Hammond this January.

St. Paul’s Golden Blues Dance Team for placed first in the Jazz Competition and second in the Pom Competition.

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‹ Royalettes Front row: Caroline Pellegrini, Alexandra McLaughlin, Juliette Hingle, Sophia Romero; middle row: Carleigh Vidal, Sophia Brechtel, Abigail Szczepanski, Emmie Ravain, Caeley Crettet; back row: Gabrielle Carmeli, Alyssa Reynolds, Payton Franke, Anna Claire Hessburg, Kayleigh Collins, Maddie Chustz

Golden Blues Bottom row: Hannah Cole, Bailey Sitarz, Morgan Odom, Sydney Lentz, Lauren Walsh, Grace Cole, Kerrigan Jackson, McCall Hundley, Madeleine Berrigan; middle row: Gabi Bradford, Alexandria deZayas, Kate Weldon, Saylor Ennis, Victoria Peace, Reagan Rovira, Corryn Timmerman, Brittany Capritto, Gabrielle Marinello; top row: Coach Katherine, Teddi Rayborn, Elizabeth Kemker, Caitlin Gonzales, Grace Guzan, Gabby Kilbride, Lizzie Schell

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Marissa Dreyfus and Jaden Kenyon bow to each other before enjoying their Chinese dinner.

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‹ Aubrey Lawerence, Sophie Galatas, Matthew Abadie and Tatum Hammell enjoy their Chinese dinner.

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Orange Blossom Couscous

After finishing their novel, The Cricket in Times Square, whose characters enjoyed a Chinese dinner, fourth grade students in Mrs. Venezia and Mrs. DiCharia’s classes at Little Oak Middle School celebrated the Chinese New Year. Students participated in learning activities that taught them about the Chinese culture and traditions.

Declan Evett and Charlie Hidalgo work on perfecting the art of using chopsticks.

Breakfast for Childhood Champions

Mrs. Venezia’s class created a poster to thank Imperial Chopsticks and A Taste of China for donating food for their dinner.

Ingredients: 1 box plain couscous 2 cups water 1 sprig fresh mint ¼ cup orange blossom water (2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract may be substituted) 2 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey ½ cup raisins (or the seeds of 1 fresh pomegranate for the daring!) ½ cup dried cranberries (or the seeds of 1 fresh pomegranate for the daring!)

1 cup toasted almonds Directions: Place a small sauce pan on high heat. Add the water and the fresh mint sprig and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, turn the heat off and steep for 10 minutes.

Empty the couscous clusters in a medium mixing bowl, add the olive oil and incorporate. Pour the mint-infused hot water (without the mint sprig) over the couscous.

Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous clusters using a fork and refrigerate (this prep could be done the night before).

Add the orange blossom water, raisins, cranberries and honey to the cooked couscous and mix well. Serve chilled or warm. Top with toasted almonds and enjoy. Serves 6–8.

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March CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY

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St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group.

6:30–8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

St. Tammany Art Association presents Conversations with Abstraction. Featuring artwork by Molly Howell, Elliot Stokes, Ralph Townsend & Hasmig Vartanian.

320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, sttammanyartassociation.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Block Party. Noon–5 p.m., Historic Downtown Covington, covla.com.

EVERY TUESDAY Aerial Silks and Pole Fitness classes. Aerial Silks at 5:30 p.m., Pole Fitness at 7:00 p.m. Call for pricing, X Fusion Family Arena, 1455 N. Collins Blvd., Covington, 504-495-6312.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Covington Farmers Market. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

EVERY 3RD THURSDAY Women of Infinite Possibilities. 10 a.m.−noon, St. Anthony’s Gardens, 601 Hold Trinity Dr., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

EVERY SATURDAY Covington Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–noon, 609 N. Columbia St. or side lawn of the Covington Police Dept., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

Camellia City Market. 8 a.m.–noon., 1808 Front St., Slidell, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevilletrailheadmarket.com

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY Madisonville Art Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, madisonvilleartmarket.com.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH SATURDAY Folsom Village Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 13401 June St., 985-507-6496

EVERY SUNDAY Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 p.m., Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

3–5 Antique Trade Days. More than 200 vendors of everything from antiques to hand made soap, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Commuter Parking Lot, Downtown Ponchatoula along train tracks, 800-542-7520, ponchatoulachamber.com.

3 – 19 Slidell Little Theatre presents On Golden Pond. Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., tickets: adult $16/youth $8, 2024 Nellie Dr., 985-641-0324, slidelllittletheatre.org.

3 – JUNE 2

Northshore Gumbo Cook-Off, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., $10, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, slidelllittletheatre.org.

Abita Springs Town Hall Cajun Dance. “Pass a good time” to Cajun/Zydeco music. Dance lesson 7–7:30 p.m., live music 8–10:30 p.m., $10/$8 for members, 22161 Level St., 504-583-8603, northshorecajundancers.com.

11 – APRIL 28 The Atrium Gallery at Christwood presents Watercolors

by Pio Lyons. Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Opening reception March 11, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free.

100 Christwood Blvd., Covington,

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Abita Springs Café live music and boiled crawfish.

Fridays 6–9 p.m., 22132 Level St., Abita Springs, 985-640-4950.

Chef’s Evening. 5:30–8 p.m., President’s Toast 4–5 p.m., $75/$100/$150, Southeastern Louisiana University, Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, southeastern.edu/chefsevening.

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Krewe of Erin St. Patrick’s Parade. 10:30 a.m., Pine St., Ponchatoula, 985-507-7823.

The Modern Revival of Blacksmithing, talk and demonstration by John Perilloux. 7–8 p.m., The Art Station, 146 West Oak St. Ponchatoula, 985-3868815, theartstationllc.com.

Strawberry Festival Ball. Doors open at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., music by the Dominos 8 p.m.–midnight, $40, Ponchatoula Recreation Park Gymnasium, 985-974-1442, lastrawberryfestival. com.

5 Mystic Krewe of Mardi Paws, 2 p.m., Mandeville Lakefront, mardipaws.com.

10 “Spring Forward” Garden Seminar, sponsored by the St. Tammany Master Gardener Association and the LSU AgCenter. 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., $20, Coquille Parks and Recreation Complex, 13505 LA-1085, Covington, 985-875-2635 (LSU AgCenter) or e-mail wafton@ agcenter.lsu.edu.

10 – 31 Hammond Regional Arts Center’s Young Artists Exhibition. Wednesday through Friday 12–6 p.m., 217 E. Thomas Street, 985-542-7113, hammondarts.org.

17 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Northshore Concert.

Jesus Castro-Balbi joins the LPO to tackle Witold Lutoslawski’s ground-breaking Cello Concerto. 7:30 p.m., $20–$55, First Baptist Church, 16333 LA1085, Covington, lpomusic.com.

Sunset at the Landing. 6 p.m., free, Columbia St. Landing, 100 Columbia St., Covington, 985-8921873, covla.com.

17 – 18 Northshore Garden & Plant Sale. Find 60+ plant and garden art booths, the LSU “Plant Doctor” table, educational exhibits, seminars, cooking demos, children’s activities, food concessions and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., adults $5/under 18 free, St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, Covington, 985- 875-2635.

17 – 19 Northlake Performing Arts Society presents Dancing Through Life. Friday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m., $20, Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-276-9335 or tickets@npas.info.

Amite Oyster Festival. Friday 3 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 10 a.m.¬–11 p.m., Sunday noon–6 p.m., Downtown Amite, amiteoysterfestival.com.

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Mandeville Live! Free Friday Spring Concerts, featuring Groovy 7 (17th), Four Unplugged (24th), The Topcats (31st). 6:30–8:30 p.m., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street, cityofmandeville.com.

Third Sunday Concert Series at Christ Episcopal Church. Southeastern Louisiana University’s Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale, 5 p.m./doors open at 4:30, reception following, free, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-3177.

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23rd Annual Arts Evening. 4–10 p.m., free, Olde Towne Slidell, myslidell.com.

Mandeville High School Drama Club presents their spring musical, Hello Dolly. 7 p.m./doors open at 6:30, tickets $10 at the door, MHS Auditorium.

19 Chef Soirée 2017. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from local restaurants and beverage purveyors at the Youth Service Bureau’s signature fundraiser. 5–9 p.m., $145 (tickets sold in advance only), Covington Trailhead Museum and Visitors Center, 430 N. New Hampshire, 985-893-2570, chefsoiree.com.

21 Guy Talk. Director of ER at Ochsner-Northshore explains the physical, social and emotional changes teens undergo during puberty. 6:30 p.m., $10/family, Community Outreach Center, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-280-2657 to register.

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31 Columbia Street Block Party, featuring free car show and live entertainment. 6:30–9:30 p.m., downtown Covington, covla.com.

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Buffet Dinner Live & Silent Auctions Tuition Raffle Musical Entertainment

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Junior Auxiliary of Slidell hosts its 4th Annual Mad Hatter Run. For all ages, first race at 8:30 a.m., Tammany Trace, Slidell, jaslidell.org.

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22 – APRIL 29 From the Vaults of the New Orleans Museum of Art. Wednesdays–Fridays, noon–4 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., 985-646-4375, myslidell. com. Opening reception on March 18 during Arts Evening, 4–10pm.

23 Women Mean Business Conference. Join women of all ages and professions from across the Northshore for a day of empowerment and networking as well as personal and professional growth. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., $35, Southeastern Louisiana University Student Union Ballroom, Hammond, www.tangipw.org/wmb.

24 – 25 Hammond BBQ Challenge. Friday 3–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Downtown Hammond, hammondbbq.com.

25 Abita Springs Whole Town Garage Sale & Flea Market. 8 a.m. –4 p.m., free, Abita Springs Town Hall and throughout Abita Springs, 985-892-0711, trailheadmuseum.org.

Columbia Theatre presents Eisenhower Dance. 7:30 p.m., $40/$26/$15, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, columbiatheatre.org.

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Jazz on the Bayou 25th Anniversary Celebration., benefitting STARC and Easter Seals of Louisiana. 3=6 p.m., $100/day, Chateau Kole, 35090 Bishop Rd., Slidell, 985-643-5761.

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Hammond Chamber of Commerce’s 67th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet

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‹ The 2017 Board of Directors. Back row: Sandy Summers (Louisiana Small Business Development Center), Daryl Ferrara (Whitney Bank), Hayley Taff (Orion Properties), Treasurer Jared Lauderdale (Hammond Square-Stirling Properties), Immediate Past Chair Brian Shirey (Northshore Broadcasting), Greg Drude (Wainwright Real Estate), Michael Watkins (North Oaks Health System), Larry Bleakley (Shell Robert Training & Conference Center), Rev. Barry Chance (First Presbyterian Church), and Amy Ybarzabal (Northshore Home Builders Association).

Front row: Glenda Dobson (Cypress Pointe Hospital), Chair-Elect Elsbet Smith Hollywood (Chehardy Sherman Williams), Bridget LaBorde (Northshore Technical Community College), Ginger Cangelosi (Child Advocacy Services), Elizabeth Reno (Primerica), Chairman Mark Dispenza (Kaizen Strategy), President/CEO Melissa Bordelon, Kim Walker (5 Stones Media), Stacey Neal (Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation), Erica Williams (Attorney at Law), Dr. Kay Maurin (Southeastern Louisiana University)

North Oaks Health System was awarded Business of the Year. North Oaks President/CEO Michele Sutton (center) accepted the award on behalf of the entire North Oaks team, whom she credits with working hard every day to improve lives, every time and with every touch. Also pictured: Chamber Immediate Past Chairman Brian Shirey, North Oaks COO Michael Watkins, Chamber President/CEO Melissa Bordelon, North Oaks Public Relations Manager Melanie Lanaux Zaffuto, Market Strategist/Business Development Representative Tiffany Harvey-Gautier, Chief Medical Officer Robert Peltier, (Sutton), Vice President of Strategy/ Outreach Tracy Randazzo, Performance Management Director Rachel Artigues, CEO Emeritus James E. Cathey Jr., Chamber Chairman Mark Dispenza.

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Premier Level Member Ross Downing Chevrolet and Ross Downing Buick GMC Cadillac sponsored the Installation luncheon. Pictured: Immediate Past Chair Brian Shirey, Darren Blanchard, Kevin Chapman, owner Ryan Downing, Andrea Arnold, Jason Walter and Rishaud Carter, President/CEO Melissa Bordelon, Chairman Mark Dispenza

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Brian Shirey, Mark Dispenza and Melissa Bordelon stand with Board Member of the Year Ginger Cangelosi, and Frances Chauvin Volunteer of the Year Erin Cowser.

Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller unveils his new “Move Here” theme for the parish.

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King Cake Festival Contest The Northshore’s own Nonna Randazzo’s took home three awards at this annual bake off to raise funds for Ochsner Hospital for Children, which was held in Champion Square.

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St. Tammany President’s Arts Awards The 12th Annual President’s Arts Awards honorees: Emery Clark (Lifetime Achievement in the Arts), Marty Sixkiller (Native Son Award), Adam Sambola (Visual Artist of the Year), Michael Frederic (Culinary Artist of the Year), Carlos Sanchez and David Fennelly (Arts Patron of the Year), Gary Mendoza (Performing Artist of the Year), David Armand (Literary Artist of the Year), Bobby Ohler (Musical Artist of the Year), and St. Tammany Art Association (President’s Award). Steve Cefalu, former Commissioner with the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs (STCCA), was recognized for his years of service on the Commission.

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The 2017 Krewe of Bilge Court

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The Krewe of Bilge held its coronation ball at the Northshore Harbor Center.

Reagan Boehm was the lucky recipient of the “Queen” card.

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Clyde: The Never-GiveUp Horse WRITTEN BY EMILY BAKER

SOMETIMES IN LIFE

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‹ King Neptune Bobby Juge and Queen Neptune Reagan Boehm

Maid Sadie Lewis

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we are blessed with relationships which allow us to see how precious life can be. In Clyde: The Never-GiveUp Horse by Deborah Young, we see how the special bond between a motherly horsewoman and her remarkable colt could inspire a friendship full of hope, love and compassion.

In the heart of Folsom, Louisiana, there are many horse farms. In fact, the small village is known for its commitment to all types of horses. Horses are a very special species of animal because they are known for their extraordinary ability to empathize and reflect emotions.

Knowing this, Bonny Barry, owner of Carousel Farms, went searching for her perfect animal companion. She knew she wanted a beautiful baby Clydesdale to love. She searched for months until one day she came across a farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada whose colt had been scheduled to be put down. The farmer was no longer able to take care of him. It was then that Bonny knew she had to rescue him. When he arrived, the baby colt was a shy, skinny horse named Nick. Bonny took one look at him and said, “Your name isn’t Nick! It’s Clyde!”

From there, a lasting friendship was born.

Bonny showered him with love and even decorated his stall to welcome him. In the following months, Bonny nursed Clyde back to health. She noticed how eager he was to please her. The farm was often frequented by children who were impressed by the huge horse with the heart of gold. Soon, Clyde even learned tricks to impress the children. He could nod, kiss, and even box like “Rocky”! Clyde was invited to perform at events such as the “Fishin’ Galore” held by St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and for the Special Olympics. He always made the children feel hopeful and happy.

Each year, children and adults come from all over to experience the therapeutic way that Clyde and the other farm animals can help cure an array of mental and emotional ailments. With pictures, Clydesdale facts and review questions, this book is perfect to read to your children this month. Not only about local heroes, the Bonny and Clyde in this story show us that having a good friend can inspire us to be the best version of ourselves.

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