Sophisticated Woman—August 2010

August 2010

The Northshore's Best

Enterprising Women Sue Dutel Jackson & Abby Jackson Suzanne’s Gift Boutique

Furry Friends Contest Winners Northshore’s Leading Dentists Meet the Owners

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On the Cover

ENTERPRISING WOMEN FDA Approval and Compounded Drugs . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Northshore’s Leading Dentists

Demystifying Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Meet the Owners

NORTHSHORE’S LEADING DENTISTS

BEAUTY & STYLE

A Child’s Developing Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Editor’s Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Northlake Periodontics, Dr. Marija G. LaSalle You Deserve the Care of a Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Shopping Scene Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dr. Edward Brown, III Thumbs Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Effective Acne Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dr. Darren Miller, Personal Care for all Ages . . . . . . . 13 Sophisticated Woman | August 2010

Furry Friends Contest Winners

Suzanne and Abby Jackson—Suzanne’s Gift Boutique Something For Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dr. Charles Schoff, Finding a Good Dentist . . . . . . . . 10

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HOME & GARDEN My Loan Officer has Asked for my Tax Returns . . . . 15 Gardening: The Living Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

HEALTH & FITNESS The Joys and Back Pains of Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Massage and Seasons of Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

COMMUNITY Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 What’s New in Mandeville? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Tips For Increasing Profits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Entire Region Feeling Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pets Have Teeth Too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Glass Still Have Full. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

School Daze from A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Stay Informed in Slidell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dealing With Aging Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Book Review: Mission Work Gone Awry: The Poisonwood Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MEET THE OWNERS: Spirit of Holiday Romantic Sailing Getaways . . . . . . 22

HPV—What You Need to Know…... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Healing Power of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Mandeville Party Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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AUGUST IS BUZZING at my house. This August marks our 19th wedding anniversary; my husband has a birthday; our daughter Account Executive _____________________________________ Authorized Signature _____________________________________________ has a birthday; and then there’s the dreaded “elephant in the room.” We all know what it Date ____________________________ is. No one wants to face the unsavory task of the back to school routine.

Summer at my house goes out like an angry child throwing a temper tantrum— kicking, screaming and even biting. We try to hang on to every last morsel of easy-going days and “swimming baths.” Sleeping in and sno-balls. Matinees and rainy days. It is so hard to let go. But let go we must.

To all my fellow moms (and to the dads)— we will somehow get back into that routine.

We will wade through all of the back to school paperwork. To all of the parents sending kids off to college—congratulations on reaching that milestone. And to everyone with a newly emptied nest, may you enjoy your new normal.

To our neighbors and friends being impacted by the oil spill, we hope the coming months show steady signs of continous clean up and restoration.

As summer closes, this issue offers us so much to look forward to. Our Enterprising Women can help you find gifts and teacher sussies. Check out our community section and meet some of our local entrepreneurs.

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luck to everyone this fall. Happy birthday to my little girl and to my husband, happy birthday and anniversary!

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Enter Sophisticated Woman’s Best Sports Theme Photo Contest

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Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Editor Amy Bouton Art Director Cheryl Feltman Sohn Northshore’s Best Graphic Designer/Production ManagerThe Holly Watson

Web Master Julie O’Day Sales Manager Patti Goodrich Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson Account Executives Cheri DiPiazza, Lauren Mayer, Suzanne Spear Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Fashion Editor Patty Beal Contributing Writers Amy Bouton, Mary Speed, Izzy Percy

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Whether the athlete in your family is a cheerleader, linebacker, swimmer or gymnast, we know they sweat it out when they’re in the game. Be a part of our next photo contest and let the Northshore see the sportsman (or woman) in your family dressed to compete. The winner claims a Saints gift basket from Geaux for the Gold sports shop in Slidell and their photo will be featured in our September issue. Entries will be posted on our website. Visit www.sophisticatedwomanmagazine.com for more information and to upload your entry.

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“Captain Jazz”, the designated Believe it or not, dental disease is often an driver for the boat ride. underlying issue when things do not seem The Northshore’s Best Owner: Lisa Barber Please proof your ENTIRE ad carefully. Change(s) and/o quite right with Fido. Common clinical signs should bePLACE faxed to 985-893-7686, or email this proof back to your account execut of dental disease in cats andcorrections dogs include: bad SECOND — Gustav breath, yellow-brown crust on teeth, bleedI can hold my own bottle rst eating, proof changes and/or corrections are free of charge. Additional changes other than publisher’s error a Owner: Lisa G. Masson ing gums, visiting food bowl All butfinot

subject toTHIRD a $40PLACE fee. If—we don’tChiquita hear from you within 48 hours of the date sent, ad will run “as is.” change of chewing habits, tooth loss, subdued La Nina behavior, abnormal drooling and swallowing Nina showing her shoes off to the Our second place winner is Gustav, submitfood whole.

Pigeon ted by his owner, Lisa G. Masson. This cuddly Dental health matters. Ignoring your pet’s Account Executive _____________________________________ Authorized Signature _____________________________________________ Owner: Phyllis Pavack kitten knows how to enjoy life. Gustav wins a teeth can lead to a wide range of health probservice from Dr. G’s Mobile Veterinary Clinic.

SOPHISTICATED WOMAN readers have proven lems, from weight loss, pain, and behavior Date ____________________________ Go to www.SophisticatedWomanMagazine. that they are animal lovers. Thanks to everyissues to cardiac, liver, and kidney disease. com to see our third place winner and other one who submitted for taking the time to These complications can lead to severe illness. entries. do so.

Dental disease usually begins with plaque Special thanks to our contributing contest Congratulations to Jazzy the dog or Captain buildup that mineralizes into tartar, the yelsponsors. You can reach Dr. G’s Mobile Jazzy, our first place winner. He is ready to low-brown crust found on your pet’s teeth.

Veterinary Clinic at 985-718-7397 and Dr. hit the water and take his owner, Lisa Barber, Tartar harbors bacteria, which destroys the Moore is located at 209 Hwy 21 in Madisonville boating all day long. Jazzy wins a gift basket gums and bony structures, leading to gingivitis or you can call him at 985-845-7484. from Dr. Ashley C. Geoghegan, D.V.M. (Dr. G). and loose teeth.

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Be warned! Just because your pet may not be exhibiting symptoms doesn’t mean that he is not suffering from dental disease. Take charge to prevent the loss of teeth caused by this silent health risk.

• Check for tartar buildup, especially the teeth in the back of the mouth. Be careful not to get bitten.

• Sniff the breath while you’re at it. If it smells foul, dental disease is a strong likelihood.

• Ask your veterinarian to perform a complete dental & physical exam. Your veterinarian can remove tartar, apply protective coatings, perform dental x-rays, and take other important steps to preserve oral health. Chewable treats and food, as well as tooth-brushing, can help maintain your pet’s oral health.

• Ask about pet toothpaste and toothbrushes • Lastly, regular follow-ups with your veterinarian are essential for long term good dental health.

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MANY SITUATIONS can occur that may require us to find a new dentist such as moving, having a dentist retire, or needing special services our dentist can’t provide.

Although we all know that proper dental care is vital to good health, most of us do not know how to choose a good dentist. It can be difficult to know ➤ what questions to ask and what things to observe in the process of choosing one. As a patient it is very difficult to discern quality. Most of the time it is the non clinical tangibles such as office hours, staff interactions, location, insurance constraints, etc that will help sway your decision. You will want to know both how the dentist treats you as a person and how he treats your mouth. Following are some key questions to ask and observations to make in the process of making your choice.

1. What is your philosophy for performing dentistry? Example: When do you recommend replacing a silver filling?

2. What continuing education have you had during this past year? Example: Are you current on the newer more conservative time saving techniques?

3. Do you comply with OSHA and American Dental Association guidelines for infection control?

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5. Does the dentist consider you in the treatment planning process? Does the dentist and staff spend the time educating you and supporting you in your overall dental health?

Is there a long term vision to get there?

6. Does the dentist focus on finding the cause of the problem versus continuing to fix and repair the same issues? Unfortunately, dental insurance has created a barrier for many patients when it comes to choosing a dentist. You only get one set of teeth as an adult. The relationship between the dentist and the patient will always dictate dental health. The insurance companies have tried to turn dentistry into a commodity. Dentistry is a service-based profession. You are not buying a filling or a crown!

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ARE YOU AWARE of the great advances in technology available in the world of dentistry today? Northlake Periodontics offers 3D technology with ideal options for you. Dr. Marija LaSalle has incorporated laser treatment in her practice for over a year now and she is the only periodontist on the Northshore that offers “Cone-Beam” scans. “As technology improves the standard of care for patients’ improves; I always want to provide the best for each of my patients,” says Dr. LaSalle. “Procedures done in the past can be performed now with little or no pain and extreme precision.”

“Cone-Beam” technology is a three dimensional digital X-ray specifically designed to provide information that will show bone loss, architecture and supply all pertinent data about your personal anatomy. With the detail obtained from this scan, treatment is considerably more precise and effective and the recovery time is significantly reduced. If compared to hospital grade CT scanners, the dental version uses approximately one percent of the radiation.

Dr. LaSalle’s scope of practice consists primarily of periodontal disease, periodontal plastic surgery and dental implants with strong emphasis on patient education. “We want to give our patients all the tools necessary to be in control of their dental health,” she says. Periodontal disease cannot begin around a clean tooth. The bacteria that are in the mouth cannot be seen with the naked eye. When someone does not see the scope of the problem they are not aware of it.

With the Galileos® 3D images the patient has the ability to visualize the destruction under their swollen gum tissue.

If there was spontaneous bleeding in any other portion of our body during our daily hygiene routine, we would probably run to a physician. Bleeding and swollen gums are an indication of a problem, although, according to Dr. LaSalle, most people do not recognize the severity.

Dr. LaSalle has been committed to the Northshore for almost 20 years now. Her objective is to stop the disease process before patients feel their teeth getting loose.

Northlake Periodontics, L.L.C. is located at 1580 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 5, Mandeville. To make an appointment, call 985-727-1133.

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As baby grows, the body’s center of gravity changes. As the abdomen shifts outward, the already instable spine, curves backward in an attempt to compensate for this shift. This can result in lumbar pain (lower back pain) and posterior pelvic pain (pain behind the pelvis across the tailbone that can also be felt in the buttocks). Both types of pain can be triggered by sitting or standing for a long time or by repetitive motions like bending over. Posterior pelvic ___________________________ Account Executive ________________________________________ pain is frequently associated with repetitive twisting.

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August 21, Third annual “Festin’ Blanc” in Old Mandeville. Dress in classy white and enjoy a full course meal including French wines, cheeses and desserts. There will be a Best French Dressed Contest and the traditional Waiter’s Race. 7 pm, Vianne’s Tea House, Mandeville. Email kerri@viannes.com.

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LIKE MANY YOUNG PEOPLE Suzanne Marie Dutel disliked her name.

As a result, she grew up as “Sue” and prefers to be called Sue to this day. Eventually, she became more comfortable with her given name.

When she opened her new gift shop she wanted to name it something unique, something New Orleans, something French so that’s when “Suzanne’s” was created.

Sue grew up in the Lakefront area of New Orleans. Throughout her youth, she spent hours in the family garage drawing and painting.

Many a summer’s afternoon, Sue could be found taking art classes at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Her family often joked that they were going to rent a spot on the fence at Jackson Square for her to paint portraits. As high school came to an end, Sue chose to pursue a career in art at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri. Her choice was twofold because Stephens College is a big equestrian school and Sue grew up riding horses in Audubon Park. Her grandfather was a trainer there for many years. After a year in Missouri, Sue missed everything that is New Orleans and transferred to LSU in Baton Rouge. While at LSU, Sue put her dreams of art on hold and earned a Business degree in finance—though the desire to do something in the field of art stayed with her.

After graduating from LSU, Sue married Brian Jackson and settled in the City Park area of New Orleans. Her mother in law, Evelyn Jackson, owned a shop in Chalmette called “The Party House” where Sue worked along with her husband Brian. “The Party house was so much fun and anyone from Chalmette knew of the Party House and Miss Ev,” Sue says.

“My goal was to open a shop with unique gifts at reasonable prices, as well as handmade custom arrangements and wreaths.”

OPPOSITE PAGE: Suzanne and Abby Jackson, in Suzanne’s Gift Boutique.

ABOVE: Suzanne, Abby and son Kyle on the porch of their Covington home. at the Party House with her grandmother Evelyn Jackson. This is where she learned to craft decorative arrangements and create handmade bows and decorations. “I think I am the only person my age who can actually make a bow. All of my friends just stick pre-made bows on their presents. At family Christmas parties my gift is always the first to be opened because of the beautiful packaging.” When she is not working, Abby enjoys visiting the French Quarter and frequenting festivals with her boyfriend Ross.

Truly a family business, son Kyle works at the shop learning the accounting and business aspects. Kyle’s friends tease him for working at a gift shop but in reality he is honing his business skills for the future. Kyle is in his senior year at St. Paul’s and is looking forward to attending college once he graduates.

When they are not working, the family enjoys boating with Mom’s old college friend and companion, Pete Farnet. Since they all have a common love for LSU they try to make a few games every season.

Abby doesn’t miss a game and loves to tailgate. The Jacksons feel very blessed to be back in Louisiana and working together.

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In the 1980’s the oil crisis hit Louisiana.They moved to Atlanta to pursue their careers and raise their new daughter, Abby. After twenty years of the fast pace of the big city, Sue returned to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. What seemed to be a temporary relocation to care for her ailing father, turned out to be permanent move.

“My dad was the greatest influence on my life, he taught me so much” Sue says. She is thankful for the opportunity she had to move back to the area and spend time with him before his death in 2007. Sue and her father, Louis Dutel, Jr., were very close and worked together in business for many years. It is with his teachings, wisdom and drive that Sue gained a sense of entrepreneurship. It was from this sense of business and love of the arts that Suzanne’s Gift Boutique was created in March of 2010.

Throughout the planning of the shop Sue shared many ideas with her children, Abby and Kyle. “My goal was to open a shop with unique gifts at reasonable prices, as well as handmade custom arrangements and wreaths.” Sue asked Abby to accompany her to market and after their first trip together Sue knew she had found the perfect partner. She overheard Abby tell her boyfriend “I’m going to work to help my Mom open the shop.” Sue felt very blessed that her daughter wanted to work with her. “Many people pressure their children to follow in their footsteps and go to work for the family business. My daughter was asking to join the family business!”

Abby grew up in Atlanta and loves the excitement and glamour of the big city. However she was always fond of the Louisiana culture and especially the LSU tigers, so she chose to attend LSU. Abby jokes, “I moved to Baton Rouge in 2004 and my mom followed me to college.”

Abby graduated last year with a degree in Communications. She likes to return to Atlanta often to visit friends and shop the newest products at the Americas Mart. Abby says, “I have fun with my mom at Market. My mom has a very bright and loud style while my taste is more classic clean lines. It makes for a fun duo to pick out the gifts together.” Abby also spent many summers and Christmases working

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pittosporum. All of these will do well with seasonal trimming, but can also take a more casual form without.

All hedges need good drainage and proper mulching. Beds should be properly prepared and laid out before planting. Keep in mind the height and width you are looking for when shopping for your plants and don’t be afraid to ask for advice.

The best pruning time depends on the plant. Flowering shrubs should be trimmed after they bloom and evergreens should usually be trimmed in late summer or early fall. The success of a formal hedge is often determined by its shearing. Topping is also a good way to make the hedge grow in width.

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PLANTS CAN BECOME A LIVING FENCE and combine utility with beauty. Shrubs and bushes need not just be poodled and pruned to add interest to the landscape. They can be purposeful and still complement the architectural look of any yard. Whether you need short or tall, flowering or evergreen—there is a plant that will fit your need and make the perfect fence.

In old-style, European garden hedges were a must. For years and years people have used hedges to separate areas of property within and without. Sometimes the hedges divide parts of the gardens; sometimes hedges follow the actual property line. The hardest part of hedge gardening is deciding which plant to

use. Once determined and planted, most of these plants will do quite well and actually enjoy being grouped with like brethren!

Blooming hedges made of ligustrum grow quite quickly and quite tall. They do need to be trimmed seasonally. If flowers are your thing, try making a hedge with hydrangea bushes.

They, too, grow quickly and provide beautiful color. The only problem, here, is that they tend to shed leaves and become a bare winter hedge! “Knock-out” roses fall into this same category and will be tall and showy before you know it. Pairing shorter evergreens with any of these would give you a hedge that lasts year round. Be sure and leave space for growth.

Evergreens retain their appearance in the winter. Some easy growers are: privet, barberry, podocarpus and American or Japanese hollies. For just an added touch of color try these: red-tip photinia, euonymous and

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PERCEPTIONS OF COUNSELING predict attisimple, really. Therapy is about changing tudes toward seeking it. In popular media behavior. One of the first questions I ask my and in everyday conversation, getting help clients is,”What is it about your life that you for a mental health problem by meeting want to be different?” For some people this Account Executive with ________________________________________ a therapist is often referred to as seeing a can be achieved by increasing understanding “shrink.” This term may be used to reflect the of a particular situation, working through assumption that the counselor is supposed to and processing issues both past and present, shrink the client’s problems, or fear that the the desire for a sense of control of one’s counselor will somehow shrink or deflate the life, or clarifying one’s role in relationships. client’s sense of control. The fact is that many The ability to express thoughts and feelings people who experience psychological and as well as goal setting is the major step in interpersonal concerns never pursue treathaving the life that you want. It is my belief ment, mostly due to what they perceive as as a counselor that through processing and the stigma associated with seeking help. goal setting, people can improve the way they This stigma is the major obstacle to people perceive their current circumstances, and in getting the quality health care they deserve. many instances, transform their lives.

Counseling is sometimes considered a “last I would like this monthly mental health Authorized Signature ______________________________________ resort”— something to use only after other column to be consumer driven, with topics sources of support have failed. It’s an interbased on readership input. Let me know what Date ______________________________________ esting paradox quite frankly; that the percepyou want to know more about by logging on tion of loss of control regarding counseling to my website at www.drkristenunkauf.com that permeates popular media is in direct and clicking on “Contact Me” to submit conflict with what mental health professiontopics that may be addressed in future als do; that is helping clients regain control columns. of their lives. Emotional well-being cannot be Dr. Kristen UnKauf, LPC is located separated from physical well-being. “Health” at 222 N. Vermont St. Ste. H in is both in body and mind.

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THE HUMAN BRAIN is a marvel. During infancy the brain is responsible for guiding the development of the eyes and visual system.

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At about 10 years old, the visual system becomes ‘hardwired’ and the connections between the eyes and brain are virtually cemented. Therefore children, in the developmental phase, benefit from professional eye examinations. This assessment of the connection between the eye and the brain is something that simple screening tests fail to do because of the complexity of this system.

Good vision is the foundation for success in school. Many children we see are referred for headaches, brow ache, poor focusing at the end of the day, computer related strain and a decrease in school performance. The standard of care for children is a comprehensive examination if the vision is less than 20/40 or if there are two or more lines of difference in vision between both eyes.

Children over six years old are examined if vision is 20/30 or less or if there is a two line difference between the eyes. Children with a family history of childhood problems should be examined earlier.

At six months old, we examine for general ocular health problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and proper eye alignment. Pediatric cataracts, congenital glaucoma, strabismus (“lazy eye”) and retinal tumors are among some of the things we can not only detect but treat successfully if diagnosed early.

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It often persists long into adulthood or can appear for the first time in women well past their teens. Since acne scarring can last for a lifetime, early treatment is essential. When over-the-counter products do not provide lasting relief, a dermatologist uses prescription creams containing a variety of active ingredients to kill acne-causing bacteria, unclog pores, and decrease redness and inflammation. If necessary, oral antibiotics are also used to attack acne from underneath the skin.

Are there any alternatives if standard treatments do not control acne breakouts and scarring is a possibility? For thirty years, dermatologists have used oral isotretinoin to treat stubborn or severe acne. This extremely effective medication, which is derived from Vitamin A and is naturally found in the body, completely clears acne in almost every patient after five months, and eighty percent of those patients stay acne-free for years or even their lifetime. Most patients tolerate isotretinoin well, and any side effects are predominately mild.

A new non-invasive office treatment which can substantially or permanently resolve even cystic acne is photodynamic therapy.

After a special photosensitizing agent is applied to the skin and quickly absorbed into overly active pores and their oil glands, a high-intensity light activates the chemical, shrinking oil glands, killing bacteria, and unclogging blackheads and white heads.

If scarring is already apparent, the Pearl Fractional laser is producing unprecedented improvement with minimal discomfort and downtime after only one or two treatments.

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PEOPLE START SCHOOL earlier and stay longer than in the past. Lessons learned in the classroom are not limited to school but have broader applications. The value of an education, is learning how to approach life and get along with others. One of my best teachers didn’t teach anything about his assigned subject, geography. He talked instead about flying in a war.

I caught his enthusiasm for aviation and __________________________ sensed the excitement and horrors of combat and inadvertently learned how to study, which was a tremendous gift. I adapted.

Whether just starting school or returning, know that teachers, like students have different styles. Some professors are auditory, some visual and some are tactile and some combine all three. My geography teacher was a story teller. Part of my study was to learn from him and how to survive to pass his geography class.

He allowed no substitute for hard work; his class was an independent study. I’ve learned that life and most classes are that way. __________________________ The classroom is the beginning of the journey. Your destination is walking across the stage to receive your diploma. Like my __________________________ nephew, Hudson, said at his very recent high school graduation, “Now, my life, begins!”

Fluently bilingual, he can make this statement in both English and French. Hudson’s native language is Thai. His teachable spirit is obvious. Hudson did not just pick up another language and graduate with honors, he worked for what he knows.

This fall, school doors open and students enter. Eventually, every student has a last day of school. Learning, however, always has an open door. So be it.

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

WHEN DISCUSSING with business owners what the chamber can do for you, helping to increase profit was a top response. Of course, I suggested getting the most out of their membership by attending networking events and free workshops, but also decided to dig deeper.

Inventory Control: Inventory isn’t an asset, it’s a liability. Develop programs that reward your employees for helping you make money. Happy employees make for happy customers. Offer specials on higher priced, high value items. Ask your vendors for ideas on how to control expenses.

Market yourself, your business and your products.

Marketing is a key that most small businesses forget to do. Marketing can be as easy as networking at a

chamber event or providing your information in the local chamber directory.

Avoid a last minute crisis with proper planning. Develop a profit playbook. Sports teams have playbooks, why not all businesses? Every business needs to have a plan, with short term and long term goals. Goals that are written down are more likely to be fulfilled. Keep a log of sales that worked and grew your profit and ones that did not.

Start measuring. This is the way you improve profitability. What should you measure? Measure revenues, costs, quality, quantity and time. Most importantly, find a balance for you and your employees. You are the expert about your business. Set, maintain and follow your goals for successful profits.

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WRITTEN BY LACEY TOLEDANO, WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT

OUR BOARD HAS just completed a mid-year review of our planned goals for 2010. Overall, we have seen progress, although our plans in some cases are impacted by our latest unexpected disaster.

I have become increasingly involved in reacting to the impact of the BP oil spill since mid-June. Members of our board have reached out to representatives of our growing oil and gas industry, as well as restaurant owners and grocers.

We will continue to provide information from the Outreach office to business owners via our website and more regular emails to our membership. Coast Guard and BP representatives answered questions at two recent round-tables and presented critical information at the close of our Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon on

July 9. The Legislative wrap-up luncheon will soon be aired on Government Access Channel 10.

We were among the over 20 organizations to strongly oppose the drilling moratorium and were pleased with the result. I represented our businesses at coalition meetings in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and have been in constant contact with the American Chamber Association and the U.S. Chamber, seeking their help in garnering support across the country. It is constant work for business groups in the region.

While the ecological impact remains unknown, there is a certainty that Louisiana will feel an economic impact. Our voice on behalf of businesses will not grow weary as the battle continues.

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WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

I HAVE ANNOUNCED that Edward J. Deano, Jr. has been appointed as Mandeville’s new City Attorney and will handle all city legal matters on a contractual basis. Also, the new City Engineer is Henri I. DeFranco, President of Principal Engineering, Inc. We are preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While we remain strong and stable, for the first time in 24 years the City is experiencing reduced revenue due to the present state of the economy.

Therefore, we are carefully reconsidering all expenditures and will not be filling current positions which may become vacant.

In other news, we have signed a cooperative endeavor agreement with GNOEC to excavate and relocate mature crepe myrtle trees belonging to the GNOEC on

the southshore and plant them along East and West Causeway Approaches nearest the North Causeway entrance. This will enhance and beautify the main entrances to the city.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news including weather and oil spill information at www.cityofmandeville.com or on Facebook. As of this writing there are no storms in sight. We are experiencing calm seas, allowing all available resources to work on clean up. Parish President Kevin Davis has been extremely pro-active with oil sightings in and near the lake and so far he has been able to contain any related elements that have gotten through in the Slidell area. We can only hope and pray that predictions for this hurricane season will lessen as these next months pass.

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DEAL WITH While she will tell you that her husband is YOUR APPEAL. the light of her life and she is so very proud of her children (two grown daughters), she will also tell you that she absolutely loves what she does each day. “I love my store. I love seeing people. They become your friends and they are really like part of your family.”

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With prices for every budget, clothing and accessories to dress a range of ages and incredible jewelry, The Villa is a place that caters to everyone. For the upcoming fall fashion season, Marta says look for platinum, sequins and even lace. As for Marta, she hopes to continue doing what she loves for years to come.

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Glass Still Half Full

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DAVIS, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

I BELIEVE THE GLASS is firmly half full in St. Tammany Parish. I am a believer in the idea of our circumstances not creating our attitude. Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at the big picture. The last few months have been overwhelming with the Deepwater Horizon incident and spill in the Gulf. The economy across the United States has been struggling and we are certainly not without our share of difficulties in St. Tammany Parish.

While the national economy has slowed, St. Tammany continues to welcome new businesses which are relocating to our area. In July, Globalstar relocated both its corporate headquarters to St. Tammany. This move will bring 300 new jobs to our area. Such a move is beneficial on many fronts, from real estate to retail sales.

Our efforts to protect our marshland, our lakes and our coasts are paying off here in St. Tammany. Some oil encroachment was inevitable but the very small amounts collected in the last weeks have proven our initial efforts to be largely successful at protecting Lakes Pontchartrain, Borgne and Catherine, as well as surrounding areas. Our local ingenuity has provided us with the only shallow water skimmer in existence, with orders for more to be built. Our local commercial

fishermen are proving to be one of the most valuable resources to the Coast Guard and other groups involved in cleanup efforts. We have implemented plans involving multiple parishes and begun using a shoreline protection material to more effectively protect our precious marshlands.

Finally, we are finally making strides in our infrastructure in St. Tammany, particularly in the area of roads. There are several stimulus and other road projects which will make getting around on both sides of the parish more convenient. The Hwy. 21 project in Covington is nearing completion, which involves not only the interchange, but will extend from Brewster Road south of I-12 to Bootlegger Road north of the interstate. The Hwy. 59 interchange is complete and will make a huge difference with traffic issues in the Mandeville area. The roundabout Project at Hwy. 11 and Brownswitch Rd. in Slidell will be starting soon and will help solve congestion in that area. The Hwy. 1088 interchange is well underway and will help provide access to I-12 for citizens in the Mandeville/Lacombe area.

As I said earlier, the glass is getting fuller here in St. Tammany Parish.

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WE ARE NOW into hurricane season and so far we have been lucky. It is predicted that this season will be more active than those of recent years, so I hope everyone has made their hurricane preparations. If a storm does head our way, I encourage everyone to stay informed and act promptly.

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 www.slidell.la.us. Through our website, we offer a free online subscription service that enables you to opt in to receive notices via your email account when emergency information has been posted—a good idea when receiving information is so critical.

In an effort to provide information directly to you, we will reach beyond typical web updates and press conferences and incorporate the use of Twitter and Facebook. For those who don’t know, 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/cityofslidell.

We will also be posting information on Facebook, which allows people to receive news updates and view photos and videos. Go to www.facebook.com to create a free account, search for “City of Slidell” and click the “like” button to subscribe to the city’s page.

Last year, we expanded our media capabilities with the creation of “Slidell TV.” We will continue to post videos so that citizens who evacuate can tune in for the most current information. The videos will be hosted on the City of Slidell’s channel on YouTube. To find it, visit www.youtube.com, search for “thecityofslidell” and subscribe to the channel.

Links will also be posted on the city’s website and Twitter and Facebook pages.

These services can be accessed from virtually anywhere. If you evacuate and have access to a computer and the internet, you can get continuous updates about Slidell. I encourage you to take advantage of these useful capabilities.

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2| Slidell City Councilman Bill Borchert and his wife Laura pose with George Rodrigue and the Blue Dog papier mache mask Laura and her daughter, Sophie Mauffray, created twelve years ago for the annual St. Margaret Mary Krewe of Heads third graders’ parade.

3| Sabrina Duhe, of Ponchatoula, won the $120,000 ScholarWise Scholarship in the first-of-its-kind giveaway benefiting Special Olympics Louisiana.

The ScholarWise Scholarship prize can be used for education-related expenses; including private school, college, and graduate school tuition, as well as repayment of student loans.

4| The CARE Network of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center recently received $5,000 from the Rich Mauti Cancer Fund to help finance a cancer screening in St. Tammany Parish.

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1| Artist Jax Frey exhibited artwork at Vianne’s Tea Salon during the annual Art Heart & Stroll on May 22. During this annual event retailers in Mandeville opened their doors, displayed their wares and served champagne and food.

6| Steve and Terry Rastanis with Madisonville Mayor Peter Gitz celebrating the ribbon cutting of Terry’s sailboat, Spirit of Holiday, located in Madisonville.

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MIKE AND TINA Covington to be close to both of their famiAll filocal rst proof lies and to raise their own. Their busi- changes and/or corrections are free of charge. Additional changes other than publisher’s error a subject ness, Mandeville Party Company, is now an to a $40 fee. If we don’t hear from you within 48 hours of the date sent, ad will run “as is.” integral part of the community.

Mandeville Party Company is an avid booster for local schools Account and customers Executive _____________________________________ Authorized Signature _____________________________________________ are welcome guests. Over the years the Gunaldo’s have contributed Date over____________________________ $20,000 in rebates and merchandise to local schools and organizations.

As the only locally owned party store in the Mandeville/Covington area, Mike and Tina are extremely grateful for their loyal clientele. Every person who walks through the door is greeted by a staff member. Store patrons get customer appreciation cards good for a 20 percent discount off an item during a return visit.

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Mandeville Party Company celebrates seven years this September. “Our goal is to make each person who walks through the door feel welcome and see that each person leaves happy. We are happy to be part of a community that embraces our business.

We are thrilled to be able to give back to this community.”

Mandeville Party Company is located in Northlake Shopping Center, 1828 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville and can be reached at 985-674Exit I-10 266 Exit Slidell, 266 · Slidell, LA LA www.geauxforthegold.com Open 7Open Days 7a7Days Week a Week I-10I-10 Exit 266 · · Slidell, LA www.geauxforthegold.com www.geauxforthegold.com Open Days a Week 1605 or www.mandevillepartyco.com.

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Change(s) and/or performed ribbon cutting open The in the Belgian Congo during cultural and LaVida Massage of Mandeville. orrections should be faxed to 985-893-7686, or email this proof back to your account executive. racial upheaval in the turbulent 1960’s.

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Additional changesin Slidell. otherThethan May 13th at Michael’s Restaurant event publisher’s error are tioned Price family draws the reader into this welcomed new physicians, giving everyone a subject to a $40 fee. If we don’t hear from you within 48 hours of thewhile date sent, ad will run remarkable “as is.” book about human frailty, sufferchance to network. L-R: Dr. Paula Monnat, Dr. Darren ing and survival.

Cousin, Dr. Greg Bizette, and Alan Cason The novel depicts this family, led by the 4| Inspired by the amount of loose change ccount Executive _____________________________________ Authorized Signature _______________________________________________ father, (the righteous Reverend Nathan Price) collected in the paint can at the Habitat Restore, in a misguided local resident, Karen Johnson created “Change for ate ____________________________ attempt to bring Community”collection canisters to benefit local 3 religion to the charities. The first non-profit is the Food Bank of small village of Covington.

Kilanga. Orleana 4 Price (the longsuffering wife of the Reverend Price), and their daughters: Rachel, Leah and Adah (twins) and Ruth May describe their attempts to adapt to life as the only whites in the village. As such, they reveal Reverend Price’s inability to do so.

The culture clash begins while checking in at the airport, when they are ordered to leave behind certain items they have deemed necessary. After a series of alternately hilarious and yet touching misfortunes and tragedies, including the death of a family member, the surviving family members are finally able to leave the Congo.

The book follows the family from their 1959 journey in to the Belgian Congo until the children reach adulthood, concluding in the 1990’s. By the end of the book, the reader Create your own is emotionally attached to each family memnecklace with ber—with the exception of the Reverend. The names, birth stones, Congo never really leaves the Price family; it follows each individual throughout his or and dates. her life, shaping each one differently. It is no wonder that this book was Oprah’s choice for her book club in 1999 and a Boeke Prize COVINGTON 69305 HWY 21 | 985-893-6556 winner in 2000.

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