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Michelle Sierra........................................................ 22 Foodies and Friends Citrus Chili Glazed Salmon..................................... 15 Home Feature

From a Cozy Cabin to a Country Estate............... 16 Our Fashion Picks

Sweet Child O’ Mine.............................................. 24

ENTERPRISING WOMAN

HOME & GARDEN

Michelle Sierra – Dynamic Physical Therapy

Gardening

MOTHER’S DAY FEATURE

Home Feature

Karen Morgan

Duty to Assist Bill....................................................... 7

Foodies and Friends

BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Citrus Chili Glazed Salmon................................... 15

Business Profile

Bra Genie.................................................................... 9 Mother’s Love

Mother May I............................................................ 11 Brett White

This One’s for All the Fellas.................................... 12 Our Fashion Picks

Early Lessons in Restaurant Etiquette.................... 14

Tequila Cóctels For Your Cinco de Mayo............. 21

BUSINESS Elise Apffel

Investing In Your Logo............................................ 30

LEGAL Christie Tournet

Peace-of-Mind Pointers for Moms......................... 31

Sweet Child O’ Mine............................................... 24

BOOK REVIEW

A Fashion Legacy

Kathryn Stockett

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Mrs. Bush’s Pearls.................................................... 33

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Growing the Gift of Love........................................ 10

A Mother’s Story........................................................ 6

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The Help................................................................... 13

Dr. Nancy Gravel...................................................... 20

Ribbon Cuttings...................................................... 35

Changing Unhealthy Habits

Kids Being Kids....................................................... 36

Just Say NO: Sugar. Sugar!.................................... 32

Notes and Noteables............................................. 38

Dr. Charles Schof

May Calendar.......................................................... 40

Ending the Cycle of Chronic Dental Problems..... 34

Hats Off.................................................................... 42

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Behind the Scenes Enterprising Woman Michelle Sierra We met up with our Enterprising Woman Michelle Sierra at Air Salon and Blow Dry Bar in Mandeville. She prepared for her cover photo shoot by having her hair and makeup done by Brandy Anthony. While getting pampered, we asked Michelle some questions so we could get to know her a little better.

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Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Editor Chelsea Adams Sales Manager Lorie Hollis Art Director Pam Hendrix

SW: What’s your favorite splurge food?

MS: Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Graphic Artist Elise Apffel Senior Account Executive Gina Smith

SW: What was your favorite subject in school?

MS: Anatomy and science.

Account Executives Suzanne Lucido, Susie Welch Contributing Writers Chelsea Adams, Joy Feldman,

SW: What’s one thing that people don’t know about you?

MS: I am an Air Force brat and lived in Guam for a year when I was in the 4th grade.

Ellis V. Lucia, Karen Morgan, Mary Speed, Stacy Tobin and Jill Willie Contributing Photographers Timothy Dunford, Paige Henderson and Steve Randon

SW: What’s your favorite cocktail?

MS: Vodka and cranberry with a twist of lime.

Fashion Editor Sharon Bilbe Intern Meghan Carrigan

SW: Where would you go on a dream vacation?

MS: Europe, including Germany, because I was born there.

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editor’s note

A GIFT FOR YOU MY YOUNGER DAUGHTER

broke her foot recently. I didn’t see her collide with her dresser, but I didn’t really think she was hurt badly. The next morning, when she wouldn’t walk on her foot, I accused her using the accident to get out of going to school.

“Fine,” I said. “If you can’t walk on it, we’ll go to the doctor for an x-ray.” She hates going to the doctor, so I thought my threat would turn the tables. To my surprise, she quickly agreed. Three x-rays later, we discovered two bones were indeed cracked.

I really felt terrible for doubting her. I was so anxious to get on with my day that I was willing to look right past her needs. From what I can tell, I’m not the only mom who feels like I could do things better. If you spend any time on the Internet, you’ll find lots of moms who feel they’re not doing a good enough job.

That trend needs to change. Moms are human. We certainly aren’t perfect, and we will definitely make mistakes while bringing our children up. Moms are also pulled in a thousand different directions, which means some days, the pieces just won’t fall into place as you expect.

Maybe you forget to send a permission slip to school, or you have to dig a dirty shirt out of the hamper so your child has a uniform for school. Or maybe you’ll doubt if your daughter is really, truly injured. Whatever it is, please stop being so hard on yourself.

This Mother’s Day, give yourself a gift.

Remind yourself that you’re doing a great job. Your kids are happy, they’re healthy, and they’re thriving. They already think you’re the greatest. You’ve got nothing to prove to anyone, including yourself.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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A Mother’s Story WRITTEN BY KAREN MORGAN

LOSING MY SON Jonathan on April 8, 2017 is the hardest thing my family has faced. What makes it all the more difficult is knowing his death could have been prevented.

Jonathan was a freshman at LSU. He graduated from Mandeville High School the year prior, where he had a very successful academic career. He was in the gifted program from the first grade through his high school years. He was in talented drama and played football from second grade into high school. He had accumulated 23 college credit hours by taking AP courses at Mandeville High. He loved to play his guitars and had a natural talent for it.

Jonathan was extremely well liked by his teachers, friends and coaches. He had a huge empathetic heart, an incredible sense of humor and a smile that would light up any room.

He was supposed to leave Baton Rouge on Saturday, April 8 to come home for spring break.

He spent Friday night with a friend. His friend claimed he left Jonathan at his apartment around midnight. We later discovered the friend had stayed the night at Jonathan‘s apartment.

Evidence suggests the friend awoke early Saturday morning when I called Jonathan‘s phone. We believe, at that point, the friend discovered Jonathan was unconscious. We know he was in and out of Jonathan‘s room at least four times, and he spoke with me several times as I was trying to reach my son.

Finally, at approximately 11:38 a.m. on Saturday morning, an employee of the apartment complex called 911 after checking on Jonathan at my frantic request. When my husband Paul and I arrived at the apartment, we were met by a police officer who informed us that our son was deceased.

What we have learned is that his friend did not call 911 immediately after awakening to find Jonathan. Had he called for emergency assistance right away, I believe my son’s life could have been saved.

mother’s day feature Our goal is to educate students as well as the public about the Good Samaritan Law that protects individuals who call 911 during similar incidents. In contrast, we support House Bill 446 which is “The Duty to Assist.“ It is now being considered by the Louisiana State Senate. This would hold accountable those who choose not to call 911 when they know someone is in distress, gone unconscious or died.

What truly drives me everyday is that what happened to Jonathan does not happen to another teen, college student or anyone else, regardless of their age. I want my son’s story to serve as a lesson for others who find themselves in similar situations.

Most people do not drink and do drugs alone. They are typically with at least one other person. How many of these deaths could have been prevented if a friend had simply called 911 immediately?

We have recently met with the president of LSU in hopes of presenting our stories and educational materials about the Good Samaritan Law and the proposed “Duty to Assist” law to students. Presenting this information to both parents and students at freshman orientation will bring awareness to scenarios some students may face as well as their responsibilities in these circumstances.

As parents of a lost child, our pain and grief is unexplainable. We have forever been changed, and words cannot describe the gaping hole that is now part of our hearts.

My faith and relationship with God along with my incredible family and friends are what has truly sustained me since his death. We love our son, Jonathan Charles Morgan, more than any words could ever express and look forward to the day we are reunited with him in heaven!

Bill Would Penalize Those Who Don’t Seek Assisstance WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

A BILL BEING considered in the Louisiana State Senate would require anyone to seek medical attention for another person injured due to reckless behavior.

The “Duty to Assist” law passed the Louisiana House of Representatives by a vote of 84-3 in March. The bill passed a Senate committee in mid-April and was to be considered by the full senate later in the month.

The bill was introduced in the Louisiana House of Representatives by Rep. Reid Falconer, R-Mandeville.

“Karen Morgan came to my office and described the circumstances around her son’s death. I committed to her that we would work on this,” he said.

Falconer said there was already a law on the books that requires people to request medical assistance for those injured in hunting accidents. “If we can do this for a hunting accident, then we can do something for people injured through reckless behavior,” he said.

The Duty to Assist bill would require anyone who engages in reckless behavior resulting in serious bodily injury of another person to seek immediate medical attention.

Reckless behavior is defined in the bill as engaging in any activity where a person should have reasonably known it would result in injury to another. Activities include excessive alcohol consumption, drag racing, consumption of any controlled, dangerous substance and hazing.

If the person intentionally or knowingly fails to immediately get help for the other person, he or she is subject to a $1,000 fine, six months in jail or both. Provisions in the bill protect those who cannot seek medical assistance without risking further injury to himself or others.

Falconer said the intent of the bill was not to be penalize those in the presence of reckless behavior but to highlight the importance of calling 911 when someone’s life is in jeopardy.

Several senators have signed on as authors, which Falconer said is a “good sign” the bill has a good deal of support.

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Helping Women Look and Feel More Beautiful WRITTEN BY STACY TOBIN

JEANNE “GENIE” EMORY has been in the bra business since 1999, and she knows just how much the proper fit can improve a woman’s health and confidence. Helping women find the comfort of the right fit is something she has felt passionate about for years. “When you’re in the right bra you look taller, your waist elongates, you stand up straighter, you look thinner, and you just feel better,” she said. “And you don’t have to spend a fortune!”

After several years as a merchandiser in department stores where she was regularly approached by women desperate for the right fit, Emory decided to open her own business from her home in 2005. She wanted to offer more sizes and better brands than what department stores routinely carried. Even the stores that specialized in full-cup bras only went to a DDD. But did you know, “The average woman is a DD or DDD? That is today’s average woman.”

Emory started out by investing in a small inventory of sizes and styles and began advertising in the Times-Picayune and other local print ads. For the first few years, she worked out of what she cleverly called her “bra-ffice” in the front guestroom of her home where she would see clients by appointment.

As word spread of this “bra genie” in Mandeville, it became necessary to open a storefront in 2008 and develop a team of women to help her “support the girls!”

Now with three locations across southeast Louisiana and an average of 10,000 items at each store, Emory strives to expand her team of caring and knowledgeable fitters to help as many women as possible to look and feel more beautiful. In January of this year, Emory opened a highly anticipated third location in Metairie by Lakeside Shopping Center. In an effort to be more accessible to all of St. Tammany Parish and its adjoining parishes, Emory will move her flagship Mandeville store on June 1 to a new location in Covington, just off I-12.

Bra Genie offers a “Bra Fit” guarantee, and this level of service just doesn’t exist anywhere else. Bra Genie’s guarantee is made possible by an unparalleled selection of fits and styles for every budget. Bras from more than 20 leading bra manufacturers range in band sizes from 28-50 and United Kingdom cup sizes from A-K. From bralettes to nursing and heavy-support bras, every woman can find exactly what they are looking for…even bra-sized swim! Stocked year-round, bra-sized swimwear continues to be a customer favorite.

Whether you are shopping for the perfect bra or a bit of confidence, you’ll find just what you need at Bra Genie.

Bra Genie is currently located at 2881 Highway 190 in Mandeville and will be moving to 6021 Pinnacle Parkway in Covington in June. Other locations are at 3054 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie and 7539 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, visit thebragenie.com or call 985-951-8638.

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Growing the Gift of Love WRITTEN BY CHELSEA ADAMS

SPRINGTIME BRINGS LOTS of gift-giving opportunities. Between Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings, you may find yourself doing quite a bit of shopping.

Jewelry, countertop appliances or bouquets are the mainstays for these events, but consider a gift that will commemorate these milestones in a more sentimental way.

Live perennial plants, shrubs or even trees serve as a lasting reminder of the day.

Imagine giving a new mom a fruit tree for her first Mother’s Day. Each year as she harvests the bounty, she will remember how she felt as a young mom, just starting the incredible journey of parenthood.

Give a newlywed couple a bulb garden, which will serve is a great visual reminder of their love when the flowers bloom each spring.

Or gift a flowering shrub to soon-to-be empty nesters. After the kids have gone off to college, mom and dad will see the touching reminder every time they look in the garden.

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Need some ideas for gift plants? Here are five to consider.

1. Amaryllis is often sold as a bulb in a decorative container. It will need watering to encourage the colorful display of flowers. Maintain an amaryllis as a houseplant or plant it in a garden for stunning spring color.

2. Shishi Gashira Camellia is a great option for Louisiana gardens. It’s not large and grows double rosy pink flowers from October to January.

3. Drift roses stay quite small -- only about twoto-three feet in height and three feet in width.

They flower from April to December in a variety of attractive colors.

4. Owari and Brown Select satsuma trees produce well in south Louisiana and are fairly easy to grow and maintain. Their fruit matures in November.

5. Rabbiteye blueberries grow very well on the Northshore where the soil is more acidic. To ensure pollination, plant at least two varieties near one another.

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If we forgot to say “Mother may I,” our requests were automatically refused. The first person who reached “Mother” was the winner.

Fortunately our mothers were not playing games about our growing up. As we learned to walk, our mothers encouraged approximations of correctness and overlooked our spills and wipeouts; they cheered us on.

Though they may want to slow the process down, growing up and away are the goals of parenthood. How do you know that behind your back your child is taking a step in the right or wrong direction? Know their friends. Their true friends will first, celebrate your child’s success and second, ask you for help when your child is going off course.

Mothers want their children to be happy and many fear, correctly, that growing up prematurely impedes their children’s life satisfaction. In fact, children who are excluded from adult conversations and concerns are happier than are children who have absorbed too much information.

When your child catches up to you in his stride, you may feel that you are losing ground and that your child no longer needs you. They do need you but in different ways.

The conversations change. Mother may I talk to you? Mother may I meet you for coffee?

Mother may I come over? Mother are you there?

Like Sophia Loren said, “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.”

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This One’s for All the Fellas WRITTEN BY BRETT WHITE

THE FASTEST GROWING

segment of the waxing industry is male waxing.

More and more guys are finding that it is no longer taboo to be bare. It is no longer considered embarrassing to seek and have these services performed at a salon.

Very important tip: until you have your initial service performed, you cannot know what the aftermath may be. Some people have reactions to having their hair removed. The reaction usually has nothing to do with the wax itself or the protocol used by your service provider. It is simply your skin’s way of saying, “Hey! I wanted to keep that!” These reactions usually only last a few days, and not everyone experiences any issues.

Let’s NOT make it WEIRD! A few differences come into play with male services however. First of all, the obvious. Guys have different plumbing; however, it is all still skin. If you do not make it awkward, it will not be. Always remember to keep it professional.

Let’s not make it weird!

Salons are not pick-up bars nor is booking with your service provider an opportunity to get a date. Most salons have a very strict “no dating policy” for their employees, even if they are independent contractors, which could lead to termination. Let’s not put your providers in that situation. Your provider is licensed and should remain professional in what they provide. To them, they are simply removing hair from a piece of skin, whether the area is the guy’s back, chest, legs or nether regions.

Many salons even have their décor setup to be more gender neutral. The last thing anyone wants is to feel out of place when they already nervous about their service.

Brett & Michelle White are the owners of Wax’d, a full body waxing and esthetics salon. Wax’d is 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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by Kathryn Stockett WRITTEN BY SKYLAR E. PAIGE MARENGO, BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLER

IF YOU ARE looking for the perfect spring read, something uplifting and inspiring, The Help by Kathryn Stockett might just be the book for you. Set in the year 1962, three women team up, despite the risks, to write a book about the lives of black maids and what is is like to work in the white homes of Jackson, Miss.

I fell in love with these unique characters: heedful, compassionate Aibileen, witty, abrupt Minny and incisive Skeeter, a socialite fresh out of college who dreams to be a writer.

Different from her “friends,” Skeeter does not care about a husband. She’s focused more on her education and career. Supposedly different, these women break the boundaries that separate them, become friends and dream for a better tomorrow.

Humorous, cozy, and powerful, The Help kept me turning pages until the very end. I laughed, cried and let my coffee get cold unable to put this smart and heartwarming book down.

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Early Lessons in Restaurant Etiquette WRITTEN BY ELLIS V. LUCIA

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big deal when we were young. We got dressed up and mom and dad piled my brother, sister and I into the Impala for the ride into the city to a fancy restaurant. It was usually an old-line establishment with white linen napkins, more glasses than there were liquids and a confusing array of silverware that made me quite nervous. But that was the point. For my parents, especially my mother, it was an opportunity for a lesson in etiquette and manners.

We grew up Catholic in a small town, and we were active in our church. Our parish priests were family friends and familiar faces at our dinner table on most Sunday evenings. Priests were often stationed far from their families and birthplaces—some were French, most were Irish and all became family.

Marists priests Father Philip McArdle and Father Bill Collins and his brother Father Michael Collins, all from Ireland, were frequent guests at those birthday feasts. The good Fathers were not monks. They were proper Irishmen—irrepressibly buoyant, passionate, kind and while aware of worldly temptation, they were tolerant of human weaknesses. Good food and decent Scotch were an informal sacrament. They were smart, sophisticated and witty.

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Commander’s Palace, T. Pittari’s and Maylie’s (my father was particularly fond of the turtle soup and the boiled beef brisket in the six-course table d’hote) restaurants were frequent destinations for our celebratory meals. The birthday celebrant got to pick the venue, and my choice was always Masson’s Beach House for their broiled lobster tails.

On one particular visit, the adults at the table had had a nip. My mother, a teetotaler, decided she liked the unusual glass into which the Chartreuse aperitif had been served. When the waiter departed and emboldened by a drink or three, Father Michael, quicker than you could say “Bless me Father,” decided he would casually pocket the tiny glass flute.

Like many fine dining establishments, the restaurant employed a team of wait staff and, unknown to the good padre, a wait captain was standing a few feet away, just out of sight. The captain calmly slipped along side the priest and whispered “That’ll be a dollar-fifty father.” I did not think it possible for an Irishman to be redder than his God-given color, but on that day, he turned magenta.

To recreate a restaurant experience at home, try my recipe for Citrus Chili Glazed Salmon.

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Citrus Chili Glazed Salmon Ingredients: For the Glaze 1 cup orange juice 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces lemon juice 2 ounces chicken stock 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon butter For the Spice Blend 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt 4 8-ounce salmon filets that have been coated lightly or sprayed with oil

Directions: 1. Make the glaze by combining the first six ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to

a boil over medium/high heat. Stir in the marmalade and reduce to a syrup.

If it gets too thick, thin with water or stock. Finish by stirring in butter.

2. Combine spices and rub onto the salmon filets.

3. Heat a grill or a sautĂŠ pan to medium high, and cook the salmon about four

minutes on one side. Turn and cook for a minute longer.

4. Brush heavily with the glaze and continue cooking for another two minutes.

5. Check for desired doneness by using a folk to gently separate the layers.

6. Cook to your desired doneness. Translucent is rare; pink and flakey is medium;

orange throughout is well done.

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Cozy Cabin to a Country Estate WRITTEN BY CASEY PERRIN ROBERT PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY DUNFORD

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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

in the

home feels like a turn-of-the-century grande

early 1900s, this riverside property in Folsom

dame, even though it was built in the latter

has expanded, flooded, bloomed, and seen

half of the 20th century. Classic elements of

generations of people and pets come and go

old doors and antique beams bring Southern

through the years. A 150-year-old, two-room

character to the spaces. Deep covered porches

log cabin predates the 5,000-square-foot home

with gracious symmetry beg a passerby to sit

on 35 acres of lushly kept grounds. Over 300

and sway in a rocking chair on a warm evening.

azaleas bloom each spring, and camellia trees

During a remodel several years ago, the

add color through the winter. A veggie garden

kitchen was expanded from one area into an

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addition, leaving the former kitchen to become

chickens keep watch from their coop. Is there

a combination art-and-laundry room with

a more idyllic version of a classic southern

an overflow of appliances that are useful

homestead? It would be hard to top this

for holiday cooking. Soapstone counters are

incarnation, in any season.

hardy, stain-resistant and don’t compete

Stock broker Paul “Westie” Westervelt bought

with the herringbone pattern of the brick

the place in 1990, marrying his wife Megan on

floors. A bank of five windows give an

the property in 1992. The couple have raised

expansive feel to the open-plan kitchen,

children out here, among the expansive land

and soft uplighting fills the space above

and small riverside beach where they held

the white-painted plank cabinetry. The

bonfires and kayaking excursions on the narrow

collection of antique Italian rooster plates

northern end of the Tchefuncte River. Today, all

featured above the kitchen sink windows

the kids are grown. Six dogs continue to enjoy

were in her grandmother’s Highlands, N.C.

the property.

home when Megan was a girl. Their age and

Though they didn’t build the house, the Westervelts have a full appreciation for the care

patina provide a perfect foil to the simple, contemporary lines of the kitchen.

that was taken during the process some 40 years

Westie has also carried a few family

ago. Designed by architect Arthur Middleton, the

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home

In the most UNASSUMING of ways, the BITS AND PIECES of land that have been COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS have come together into the QUINTESSENTIAL SOUTHERN country estate.

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home table in the foyer was in his parents’ home, and a commissioned portrait of his great-grandfather, John M. Parker, hangs in the study. Parker was governor of Louisiana in the 1920s, and the agricultural building at Louisiana State University was named for him. The portrait features President Theodore Roosevelt, a hunting buddy of Parker’s.

The gravitas of the piece fills the room, as the legacy of huntsmanship fills the family room at the house. All the men in the family are sportsmen, and their trophies line the painted cedar walls. In true Louisiana style, the plank wood walls remained unpainted for decades until Megan couldn’t take the heaviness anymore. “Now we can actually see the animals!” she laughs. “Before, they just blended in to the color of the wood.”

A family friend who was a decorating enthusiast turned them on to the light neutral color Manchester Tan from Sherwin Williams, and they’ve used it throughout the house. It provides a great backdrop of balance for all the golden honey tones of the heart pine flooring that runs through the front part of the house, where various textures masterfully blend together in comfortably elegant harmony. French doors that open from room to room give an airy flow and a sense of age to the building. Gently worn wooden furniture mixes with occasional painted pieces in a well-versed balance of texture and color.

Megan, who has recently ventured into floral design, credits her grandmother, who was originally from England, for instilling a lifelong love of plants and flowers. “I would visit her in North Carolina, and we would cut flowers from her garden and bring them inside. It’s something I’ve always done,” she says. Glancing around her property, that comes as no surprise; the entire place is abundant with green foliage and seasonal flowers, which are perfect for her natural, just-gathered aesthetic. At any given time, a tabletop may bear a vessel filled with branches and leaves punctuated with seasonal blooms.

Maintaining such a storied property through the years is no small task. The elevation of the log cabin is much lower than that of the main house, and during the two river floods of 2016, the small building was filled with water. A thorough cleanout and cleanup of the petite homestead yielded an upgrade here and there, and it is now a little gem tucked into the lush woods, proving that texture, color and proportion are more important for charm than pure size.

In the most unassuming of ways, the bits and pieces of land that have been collected over the years have come together into the quintessential Southern country estate, one that has as much potential in the years to come as it has history behind it.

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health

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SUMMERTIME MIGHT BE the time when your child “lays down the meds” he or she has been taking to control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. I recently read an article from 2014 that indicates nearly 16 percent of Louisiana children have been diagnosed with ADHD, which, at the time, placed our state as the third highest in the nation for the number of children diagnosed with this malady.

Furthermore, when it came to medication, Louisiana led the nation with 10 percent of the state’s youngsters ages 4-17 on ADHD medications! That’s a lot of kids taking medication that often has many undesirable side effects.

So, if your child has been diagnosed with ADHD and has been taking medication why not just discontinue use over the summer when school is out and the living is easy?

Now I might suggest checking with your child’s doctor but do consider “resting” from the medications and perhaps even investigating other options to help your child cope with ADHD. You know, I have talked with many parents and caregivers as well as teachers and professionals in the field and there’s still a majority population who feel like ADHD is not real, that it’s just laziness in a child. There are a lot of people close to it who just don’t think it’s real. It is a hard situation to deal with, that’s for sure.

Frankly, many times kids who have been diagnosed with and on medication for ADHD have been shown to actually have depression and anxiety, not ADHD. Maybe a “rest” from meds and investigation of alternative methods to address the ADHD situation may be exactly what the doctor has ordered. Happy summer!

Dr. Nancy D. Gravel specializes in BrainCore Neurofeedback therapy at Care Chiropractic, 2201 11th St., Mandeville. Call 985-626-4422 or visit braincoretherapyoflouisiana. com for more information.

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entertaining

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Pro tip: These spicy, cool cocktails are year-round favorites for any gathering!

Prickly Piñata

Blue With Envy

2 1 4 1

1 ½ ounces silver tequila ½ ounce blue curacao ¼ ounce orange juice Maraschino cherry and pineapple for garnish

ounces silver tequila jalapeno pepper, sliced into rounds ounces pineapple juice tablespoon grenadine

Fill a 12-ounce glass with ice. Put the tequila and peppers into a cocktail shaker. Lightly muddle the peppers using a spoon or cocktail muddler. Add the juice, cover and shake to combine. Pour in the grenadine. Strain into the prepared glass. Rim the glass with sugar, if desired.

Pour the tequila, curacao and juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry and pineapple.

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2 ounces tequila, any kind 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce 3 dashes hot sauce ½ teaspoon horseradish ½ ounce fresh lime juice 3 ounces tomato juice

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Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and a celery stalk.

Put raspberries, honey and lime juice in a small cup. Muddle until raspberries release juices. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing liquid out. Add mint leaves to the strained mixture and muddle. Pour mixture over ice and top with tequila and sparkling water.

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cover story

ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Michelle Sierra

Putting the Pieces in Place WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

AS A NEW graduate from physical therapy school, Michelle Sierra felt totally confident in her deep knowledge of the body’s muscle systems. But when she volunteered to start a women’s health program and attended a continuing education session at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, she found she had more to learn.

“During the course, I learned there was a complex group of muscles and nerves in the pelvis,” she said. “I was fascinated. As a young 22 year old, I had no idea about the depth of the women’s health field. I didn’t choose women’s health—it certainly chose me.”

Over the last two decades as an owner of Dynamic Physical Therapy, Sierra has put her knowledge of women’s health into practice, helping women get relief from pelvic pain and related disorders.

Since opening the first clinic on the West Bank in 2000 with her husband Stephen, Dynamic has chang ed significantly, expanding to four locations and offering both traditional and specialized treatment for a variety of conditions.

“We never could have imagined the journey we would take when we opened our small, two-therapist clinic years ago,” Sierra said. “Our team has grown and we have greatly expanded our services, but our core values are the same as they were so many years ago. In fact, it is our steadfast commitment to patient-centered care that has helped us to grow and to thrive.”

Sierra began her career as a physical therapist at Ochsner Health System’s main campus. Her experience interacting with physicians and other medical practitioners gave her insight into the way physical therapy could be integrated into an overall healthcare plan.

“For too long, medicine has been practiced in silos. This leads to fragmented care,” she said.

“I realized some doctors have misperceptions about what PTs do and might be unaware that we can help them address the underlying conditions causing their patients’ pain. I have spent my career forging relationships within the medical community, both through personal interaction and as a member of the LSUHSC PT School Advisory Board.”

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cover story Women’s health is one area in which interdisciplinary cooperation is gaining traction, Sierra said. While there has been a section on women’s health in PT for 40 years, it has not been not widely covered until recently.

Soon after launching Dynamic, Sierra developed a full-scale women’s health program. Just as it was taking off, Hurricane Katrina hit. Even with a notably decreased population following the storm, the practice saw an increase in patients, due in large part to various injuries and the resulting orthopedic procedures.

In 2007, the Sierras moved to the Northshore, following their families who were huge sources of support. The move prompted the couple to begin looking for Dynamic’s second location.

Recognizing the need to hire additional staff, the Sierras developed a hiring, training and mentorship model that has been instrumental in maintaining the philosophy and culture of the practice across all its locations.

“Our growth has been rapid, but it has also been very deliberate. We’ve researched market viability, reviewed locations and established benchmarks for success. Steve and I recognize that our roles change, and because of that, we have undergone business and management training. We have remained focused on delivering services and quality assurance. Our team not only knows our core values, they live our core values. I am proud to say our growth has increased by 25 percent each year since we opened two decades ago,” Sierra said.

With a growing team of qualified PTs and administrative staff, Sierra was able to refocus on her passion for women’s health. “I took a hiatus from women’s health when we moved to the Northshore. I wasn’t looking for it, but once again, women’s health found me.

I received a call from a physician who had a patient she wanted me to see. I had practiced women’s health on and off, but it hadn’t been my focus for two years. The doctor assured me that I could help. I did see her patient, and she responded well to therapy. That experience fueled my passion to help women struggling with pelvic pain and discomfort,” she said.

This month, a fifth location of Dynamic Physical Therapy will open in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility at TerraBella Village in Covington. The practice will be one of the most technologically advanced in the region, allowing for personalized treatments along with aquatic therapy, sports medicine, balance training, WorkSTEPS®, unweighting, therapy for TMJ dysfunction, Parkinson’s disease,

We never could have

IMAGINED THE JOURNEY we would take when we opened our small, twotherapist clinic years ago

scoliosis, women’s health, pediatrics and wellness programs.

The new clinic at TerraBella has been designed to provide an environment conducive to orthopedic patients as well as women’s health. “It is exciting to be able to offer specialty programs and equipment that will meet the needs of diverse patient groups. We’ve dedicated a whole section of the building for women’s health, taking into consideration the sensitive issues many of these patients face,” Sierra said.

“Patient care remains our highest priority as we enter the next decade of practice. We know that our next patient will choose us because they have heard one of our current patients rave about their experience with us,” Sierra said. “We also truly believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. We want to help them meet their personal and professional goals because they will provide the highest quality care to our patients when they are the best they can be.”

Dynamic Physical Therapy has locations at 653 Myrtle Drive, 1550 Ochsner Blvd., Covington, 56 Starbrush Circle, Covington, 1290 Front St. Ste. 1B, Slidell, and in Marrero on the West Bank. For more information, please visit getwellatdynamic.com.

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fashion

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fashion

The Perfect Pair WRITTEN BY SHARON BILBE PHOTOS BY PAIGE HENDERSON

FROM KISSING BOBOS on the playground to planning a lavish wedding, mothers and daughters have one-of-a-kind relationships.

From the day she enters the world, a mother is her daughter’s best friend. Sure, there may be tough periods—those teenage years are rough!—but moms and their daughters will always be perfectly matched.

This month, we’ve outfitted mothers and daughters with the season’s perfect pairings of prints and fabrics. Soft pastels, bold palm prints, gingham and stripes in easy, breezy fabrics like cotton and linen blends lend themselves to comfortable, yet chic, fashion choices to showcase your style.

Lauren Buff cold-shoulder blouse with exaggerated tie waist, $72, blue natural geode necklace, $42, white raw-hem skinnies, $66 – Mackenzie & Me Cork chunky heels $49 – Shoeffle’

Ava Blush, fruit-printed sun dress with rose gold details, $63, metallic rose gold Mary Janes, $52 – Olive Patch

Lori Palm print cold-shoulder midi dress, $49 – Columbia Street Mercantile Gold and natural leather sandals, $120 – Shoeffle’

Grace Lilac, tie-waist blouse, $40, ivory scalloped-hem shorts, $39, braided druzy necklace, $18 – Columbia Street Mercantile Gold slides, $32 – Simply Chic Boutique

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Kristen Chambray v-neck tunic with tie-dye sleeve, $86, white skinnies, $48-$70 – Mackenzie and Me Embellished hoop earrings, $49, gold-dipped violin string and swavorski crystal bangles, $98-$129, buff, faux leather platforms, $49 – Shoeffle’

Connie Natural and white stripped cotton/linen top, $64, matching shorts, $54 – Mackenzie and Me Rose gold wedges, $59 – Shoeffle’

Lauren White v-neck tee, $38 – Mackenzie and Me Natural stone necklace with pendant, $14, long natural stone necklace $30 – Columbia Street Mercantile Grey & white stripped cotton/linen trousers, $44 – Simply Chic Boutique

Ava Gray ditzy-floral dress with flounce collar, $78, pearl jelly Mary Janes, $58, Olive Patch

Kristen Blue and white gingham off-the-shoulder dress, $54 – Simply Chic Boutique

Grace Navy and white stripped romper $46 – Simply Chic Boutique

Accessories Blush feather earrings, $24 – Simply Chic Boutique Sky blue & lilac braided druzy necklace, $18 – Columbia Street Mercantile

Soft textures and a pastel pallette bring accessories to the forefront.

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a short-term project. Whether you are starting a new company or your business’s current mark isn’t conveying the right message, don’t brush off your logo’s design as something frivolous.

Simply put, it is the cornerstone of your brand.

The logo communicates the values and mood of your product or service to the world and can help hone in on your target demographic.

A strong visual identity distinguishes your business from competitors and creates a foundation of brand recognition. Brand recognition and trust take time to establish.

It will not happen overnight. Maintaining consistency in your visual identity heightens brand perception, and it all starts with the logo.

Your logo needs to be indelible. It should feel current as well as timeless. Simplicity is key.

The colors, type treatment and styling all play into the identity of the brand.

But where to start? Do you hire an agency or a freelancer to create the logo? Explore your options through phone interactions and in-person meetings. Assess their style by reviewing their work samples. An experienced designer will come prepared with a creative brief to learn exactly what your business needs.

It is important to give the designer ample time and input to develop your logo. Typical production time can range from six to eight weeks to several months, depending on the approval process.

And the big question: how much should you invest in a logo? Except to invest several hundred dollars. Most agencies and freelancers will offer payment plans with a deposit and signed contract. Remember, you get what you pay for! A logo is the first impression of your business to the world, so be sure you are sending the right message for the type of business you want to attract.

Elise Apffel is a graphic artist for Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative. Gallinghouse is located at 409 W. 21st Ave., Covington. For more information, call 985-893-7631 or visit gallinghouse.com.

legal

Peace-of-Mind Pointers for Moms

What Does Mom Reall y Want?

It can be hard to know what to get mom for Mother’s Day. But don’t stress! Mom just wants to know she’s appreciated and your gift comes from the heart.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTIE TOURNET

SCHOOL’S ALMOST OUT!

You are likely gearing up for summer vacations and planning for some much needed relaxation.

Prior to vacationing, we provide a few reminders for achieving overall peace of mind for your family.

A Power of Attorney for a Child in College.

Once your child turns 18, you no longer have legal authority to manage the child’s financial or healthcare decisions. This remains true, even if you pay tuition, pay health insurance premiums, or claim the child as a dependent.

But, a power of attorney in favor of a parent or another adult can provide considerable benefits if an unexpected event or an accident occurs, if healthcare decisions must be made, or if the child plans to travel or attend school abroad.

Provisional Custody by Mandate. What if you are taking a business or spouse only trip, but need someone to care for your children, including providing permission for summer, cheer or sports camp, or registering the child for school or medical treatment? A provisional custody by mandate is a power of attorney of limited duration and basis. It provides another adult with legal authority to act on the child’s behalf. You do not have to go to court, but can quickly and cost effectively complete the document.

Finish Your Will. A will permits you to appoint a tutor to continue to provide physical and emotional care for a child if both natural parents pre-decease a minor child.

This appointment not only provides peace of mind, but it can alleviate chances for conflict with court appointment of a guardian. In addition, a will permits you to continue to insure, and control, your child’s financial well-being by establishing a testamentary trust and appointing a trustee.

Still need some ideas? Here are the things moms say they want most on Mother’s Day.

25%

want a

NICE MEAL

13%

want a

DAY OFF

8%

want

FLOWERS

6%

want

CANDY OR CHOCOLATE

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want

HOUSEWARES

16%

want a

GIFT CARD

9%

want a

SPA DAY

8%

want

JEWELRY

5%

want

CLOTHING OR SHOES

1%

want

ELECTRONICS

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health

Just say NO: Sugar, Sugar!

WRITTEN BY JOY FELDMAN, NC JD

ACCORDING TO THE U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, children under age 12 consume 49 pounds of sugar per year, several pounds more than adults twice their size. Now that’s a lot of sweetness! We all know that sugar is bad for children, but it’s important to note just how unhealthy it is. Eating too much sugar puts children at greater risk for diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia—three major contributors to heart disease.

What is even more challenging is that most parents have no idea how much sugar their children consume daily. It is hard to tell as most packaged foods secretly add sugar, even to seemingly healthy foods. Many parents prepare peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread, a cup of applesauce, and maybe fruit punch for their child’s lunch, thinking that they are nourishing their child well.

Well, not really. Included in that “healthy” meal is a whopping 76 grams of sugar. That’s 16 teaspoons of sugar, even more than what’s found in four Twinkies. Shocking, right? So much is added to even healthy foods that your child could eat what looks like a pretty balanced diet that’s still full of sugar. However, the more added sugar children eat, according to Penn State University researchers, the less likely they were to eat healthier options, such as grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy. Essentially, they are in a state of modern starvation or malnutrition, eating too many calories and not enough nutrients.

So how do we change this pattern? Here are some suggestions.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Read all food labels. Remember four grams of sugar equals approximately one teaspoon.

Natural sweeteners (e.g. juice concentrates) are just processed sugar.

Downsize. Place desserts in tiny serving bowls.

Skip soda and try fizzy water with sliced strawberries instead.

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fashion

Mrs. Bush’s Pearls WRITTEN BY SHARON BILBE

FORMER FIRST LADY Barbara Bush will be remembered for many things. Her dedication to improving literacy. Her quick wit. Her devotion to her family.

But it was her signature strand of faux pearls that made her a fashion icon. She wore her trademark pearls with suits, with dresses, to outings with her grandkids and to state dinners. She wore them when she met dignitaries as well as when she was playing with her dog.

The pearls became synonymous with Bush’s public image, but they also captured her understated, down-to-earth style. As First Lady, she wasn’t as glamorous as some, and she displayed her frugality proudly. A perfect example is the ensemble she wore to her husband’s inaugural ball in 1989. Along with a royal blue Arnold Scaasi designer gown, she wore a pair of $29 shoes. And as always, her faux pearls topped the outfit beautifully.

According to the New York Times, those pearls were designed by New York costume

jeweler Kenneth Jay Lane. The pearls were such a hit that the he renamed the necklace the “Barbara Bush pearls,” acknowledging her unintentional role as a fashion influencer.

Those pearls are now part of the historical record. Bush donated the strands to the Smithsonian’s collection in 1990.

Her pearls did much more than serve as an adornment. They connected Bush with the American people. She came across as everyone’s grandmother, with her white corona of hair and compassionate attitude combined with her no-nonsense personality.

She projected an air of calm confidence and relatability that resonated across generations.

She didn’t wear the pearls to set a trend; she wore them simply because she liked them. Her faux pearls proved that you don’t have to spent a million bucks to leave a lasting fashion legacy. Like the former First Lady, you just have to wear your look proudly and with confidence.

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MANY OF US can relate to the feeling of dread in the dental chair when “awaiting the verdict” on if another root canal, filling or crown will be needed to save a failing tooth. For decades, the norm for dentists and patients was to save teeth, at any expense. When this cycle of treatment and retreatment compounds to multiple teeth, a patient can become overwhelmed with the expense and frustration of dental work. Now, advancements in dental implant technology have fueled a paradigm shift.

When the long-term prognosis of a patient’s natural teeth is poor, the value of replacing them with dental implants outweighs the cost of recurring treatment over time. Dental implant solutions range from a single tooth replacement to a fullmouth restoration supported by five or six dental implants on each jaw. Patients enjoy the freedom from chronic dental issues that these solutions provide.

Patients who have had full mouth restoration are first shocked to learn their natural teeth are failing, but they want the problem fixed permanently. Implants mean dental problems are a thing of the past—no more root canals, crowns or bridgework.

Compared to dentures and partials, dental implants restore full dental function delivering a positive impact on patients’ health and confidence. Patients are more comfortable sharing a meal with friends without the distraction of loose dentures.

They can laugh and smile and eat everything from steak to corn on the cob to apples without worry.

Advanced technologies have us living and thriving longer. What investments in yourself will contribute to long-term quality of life? You are worth it, and nothing says it more than a beautiful smile.

Dr. Charles Schof practices at the Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence located at 240 Dalwill Drive in Mandeville. Call 985-626-4401 or visit charlesschof.com for information.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

TWFG Insurance of Covington, 360 Emerald Forest Blvd, Ste E, Covington

Northshore Technical Community College’s Advanced Technology Center, 65556 Centerpoint Blvd., Lacombe

Tea Time Cafe, 3845 Highway 22, Ste. 2, Mandeville

Rehab Dynamics, 476 Falconer Drive, Covington

My Salon Suite, 1858 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville

Northwestern Mutual, 1130 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville

AST Learning Center, 500 River Highlands Blvd. Ste. 700, Covington

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KIDS BEING KIDS

Dieringer Named Louisiana Student of the Year Lancaster Elementary fifth grader Zoë Dieringer has been named the 2018 Louisiana Student of the Year in the Elementary School Division.

“Zoë is a great representative of all the amazing students in our school system,” said Superintendent Trey Folse. “She is a smart, talented and well-rounded student who has many accomplishments both at school and in the community.” Dieringer was recognized for her LEAP test results by the Duke University Talent Identification Program in 2017 and has maintained a 4.0 GPA in her first six quarters at Lancaster, while receiving academic achievement honors in reading, science and social studies. She was a Student Council Representative, volunteers in the library, serves as a tutor for other students, is a member of the Nutritional Advisory Club, and plays flute in the school band. Dieringer is also an accomplished ballet dancer, and accepted an invitation to attend the American Ballet Theatre Youth Dancer Summer Workshop in New York City. She is a member of the A Touch of Class competition dance team and has won numerous overall awards for solo and group dances. Dieringer hopes to become a professional dancer and later become an astrophysicist and an author.

Riverside Elementary School Names Citizens of the Month Riverside Elementary in Pearl River celebrated its Citizen of The Month awards for March and April. The students were joined by family and friends and were treated to snacks by the PTA. Students are pictured with Principal Mary Lou Jordan.

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North Oaks Names Student Athletes Two Tangipahoa students were named student-athletes of the winter season by North Oaks Sports Medicine and North Oaks Physician Group orthopedic surgeons. Kade Bleakley, a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School, has a 3.9 GPA and has played basketball for the Falcons for four years. Bleakley belongs to the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club, Light Team and Campus Ministry. He serves St. Thomas as a school ambassador and as a Wendy’s High School Heisman school representative. Jazmyn Womack is a senior with a 3.8 GPA at Ponchatoula High School. She is a strong forward for the Lady Waves basketball team and will graduate as a four-year letterman in the sport. She was a member of the 2015 Division I State Championship team, an All-State honorable mention recognition for the 2016-17 season. She was named to the All-District team as a sophomore and junior and to the All-Parish Tournament team for the past two years. Off the court, Womack belongs to the Student Council, Interact Club and National Honor Society.

< Hebert Recognized as Journalist of the Year Luc Hebert was recognized as “Journalist of the Year” by the Louisiana Journalism Education Association. Hebert is a senior at St. Paul’s School and the son of Guy and Lisa Hebert of Madisonville. Hebert received a four-year academic scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans as the prize. He represented Louisiana at the JEA National Conference with students from 40 other states. Hebert is an honor student, active in the Student Council, Youth and Government, the Wolves Finance Club and serves as editor-in-chief of the Paper Wolf, Saint Paul’s online student newspaper.

Ferrante Receives Naval Academy Appointment Saint Paul’s Senior, Robert Anthony Ferrante III, has received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. He is the son of Robert and Margaret Ferrante of Mandeville. Ferrante is a member of the Saint Paul’s soccer team and was kicker for the football team. He is a member of numerous honor societies and received the Golden Torch award for his achievements. Ferrante serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and has coached community soccer and worked with the TOPS (Teaching Other People About Soccer) program that helps children with disabilities learn the game.

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NOTES & NOTEABLES

Malinda Meyer

Lauren Bethancourt

Dr. Todd Tarifa

Jeanine Barnes

Mary Ann Cucchiara

Saudah Blackman-Stokes

STPPS Announces Teachers and Principals of the Year Three teachers and three principals have been selected as the 2018-2019 St. Tammany Parish Public School System Teachers and Principals of the Year. Teachers of the Year include Malinda Meyer, Folsom Elementary, Lauren Bethancourt, Boyet Junior High and Dr. Todd Tarifa, Northshore High. The Principals of the Year are Jeanine Barnes from Lyon Elementary, Mary Ann Cucchiara from Mandeville Junior High and Saudah Blackman-Stokes from Salmen High. Barnes also has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2019 Louisiana Principal of the Year program held by the Louisiana Department of Education. Teachers and Principals of the Year are selected based on their success with students and, for principals, their work to support teachers. Each year, one teacher and one principal at each level – elementary, middle/ junior high and high school – are selected as the district level winners and move on to compete in the state competition. State-level winners are announced in late May.

North Oaks Health System Earns Award for Website Design North Oaks Health System’s website earned a Best Site Design Distinction Award at the 18th annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards. North Oaks is one of more than 200 healthcare organizations nationwide honored for outstanding websites and digital communications. The North Oaks website was revamped with responsive design technology that scales the website to the device type used to view it.

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Thompson Joins North Oaks Health System as Chief Nursing Officer Diane Thompson, RN, PhD, CENP, has joined North Oaks Health System as chief nursing officer. With more than 35 years of nursing leadership and consulting experience, Thompson comes to North Oaks with expertise in performance management, patient experience, strategic planning and staff development and retention. Prior to joining North Oaks, Thompson worked as a healthcare consultant in several states.

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Christwood Foundation Hosts Breakfast The Christwood Foundation hosted its second Annual Stewardship Breakfast in Christwood’s Harvest Room. Foundation benefactors, residents, family members and friends joined together in fellowship to celebrate Christwood Foundation’s mission to provide philanthropic support of Christwood’s mission to help seniors live with dignity, independence and the assurance of needed physical, spiritual and medical care. During the event, the Mitchell Endowed Fund was announced. The fund benefits social services at Christwood and was made possible through a donation by Barbara Mitchell, a career social worker and Christwood volunteer.

STPPS Recognized for Excellence in School Safety Crimestoppers has recognized St. Tammany Parish Public Schools for its diligence in student safety with their Excellence in School Safety and Prevention Award.

STPPS and Superintendent Trey Folse were honored at Crimestoppers’ 33rd annual Awards Luncheon in New Orleans in March. The award recognizes STPPS’ 10-year partnership with the Crimestoppers School Hotline and Prevention programs. An estimated 150,000 STPPS students have received the Crimestoppers training and several hundred tips have been generated. These tips have helped administrators and law enforcement solve countless cases and have helped maintain safe school environments.

Troop L Welcomes New Troopers The Louisiana Highway Patrol Troop L welcomed five new troopers in March following their graduation from the Louisiana State Police Academy. Pictured from left to right are George Baker, Joseph Drago, Lucas Burge, Zavier Martin and William Stogner.

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MAY CALENDAR 4–13

“The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy,” presented by Slidell Little Theatre. 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, 985-641-0324, slidelllittletheatre.org.

4–20

“The Graduate,” presented by Playmakers Community Theater. 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington, playmakersinc.com.

Standing Events EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group. 6:30–8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1895 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Northshore Table Tennis Club, 6:30–9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

6–28

“We Will Rock You,” the musical by Queen, presented by Cutting Edge Theater. 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com.

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Carey Street Crawl. 5–10 p.m., free, 200 block of Carey St., Slidell.

Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concerts with The Yat Pack. 6–8:30 p.m., free, Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

5 American Heart Association’s Northshore Heart Walk. 8–11 a.m., Fontainebleau State Park, 504-872-5498.

Covington Art Market in Art Alley. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., sttammanyartassociation.org.

Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert with Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton.

6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/under 17 free. Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

11 Northlake Newcomers Club Luncheon. 10 a.m., members $26/guest $29, Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, northlakenewcomers.com.

12 Fidelity’s Concerts in the Park: Swing in the Vines. 5-8 p.m., free, Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, lpomusic.com.

Northshore Cajun Dance at Abita Town Hall. Dance lessons at 7 p.m., live music at 8 p.m., $10 non-members/$8 members, Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., northshorecajundancers.com.

Historic Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert with Hank Mackie. 6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/children free, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, dewdropjazzhall.com.

13 Ninth Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour. 2–5 p.m., $12–20, under 12 free, Old Mandeville, 985-626-4975.

17 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Carmina Burana. 7:30 p.m., $20-55, First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington, lpomusic.com.

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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 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

Troubadours Songwriter Night, presented by the Northshore Songwriters Circle. 6:30–9 p.m., free, Covington Brewhouse, facebook.com/ TroubadoursSongwriterNight.

EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Lafitte Street Market. 4–8 p.m. on Thursdays; 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturdays, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

EVERY FRIDAY “Legacies for All” Estate Planning. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $500 per basic estate plan that includes a will, power of attorney and living will, Christie Tournet & Associates, 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A, Mandeville, 985-951-2177.

EVERY SATURDAY Covington Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–noon, 609 N. Columbia St. on side lawn of the Covington Police Department, 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.

Pearl River’s Honey Island Art and Farmers Market. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 64378 Highway 41, Pearl River, 985-807-4447.

EVERY 2ND SATURDAY Second Saturday Art Walk. 6–9 p.m., downtown Covington art galleries, Columbia, Boston and Rutland streets, 985-892-1873.

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.

Ponchatoula Farmers Market. Noon–4 p.m., 10 E. Pine St., 504-390-5769.

community 18 Al Copeland Foundation 10th Annual Golf Fest. 11 a.m., Beau Chene Golf Course, Mandeville, alcopelandfoundation.org.

Anchor Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Madisonville’s Maritime Museum.

11 a.m. $500/team of four or $125 per player. Carter Plantation, 23475 Carter Trace, Springfield, 985-845-9200.

Sunset at the Landing Concert. 6–9 p.m., free, Columbia Street Landing, Covington, sunsetatthelanding.org.

Seersucker & Sazeracs, benefiting St. Tammany Art Association. 7–10 p.m., $75. Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St., Covington, 504-799-9432 or info@ sttammanyartassociation.org.

“A Wives Tale Murder Mystery Dinner,” presented by Playmakers Community Theater. 7–9 p.m., English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland St., Covington. Make reservations by calling 985-893-3988, playmakersinc.com.

19 2017 NAMI Walks St. Tammany, raising awareness and funds to support people with mental illness. 9 a.m.–noon, Mandeville Lakefront, namiwalks.org/sttammany.

Jumpin’ Into Summer. 10 a.m.–noon, free, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington.

Louisiana Veterans Festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., $15, free for veterans and children, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, laveteransfestival.com.

Junk in Your Trunk Sale. 8 a.m.–2 p.m., free to shop, First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell.

Boating Safety Class, free, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell, wlf.louisiana.gov.

16th Annual Cruisin’ on the River Car, Truck and Bike Show. 8 a.m.–4 p.m., free to spectators, Madisonville Riverfront, madisonvillechamber.org.

Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue. 6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/under 17 free. Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

20 Third Sunday Concert Series at Christ Episcopal with the Steve Anderson Band. 5–6 p.m., free, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington.

Bayou Jam Concert with The Castaways Band. 5:30–7:30 p.m., free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell.

25 Columbia Street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 p.m., free, 200–500 block of Columbia Street, Covington.

30 Historic Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert with Andrew Duhon and the Lonesome Crows. 6:30–9 p.m., $10 adults/children free, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, dewdropjazzhall.com.

National Senior Fitness & Health Fair. Featuring local vendors. 1:30–3 p.m., Community Center at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington.

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BEAUTIFUL HATS, AN inspiring speaker and a silent auction supporting a great cause were the centerpieces of Sophisticated Woman’s Hats Off Luncheon, held in April at the Greystone in Mandeville.

Michelle White, co-owner of WAX’D, was named 2017 Enterprising Woman of the Year.

Runners up were Dr. Daniela Eversgerd of Allure Dental and Angie Bowlin of Mathnasium of Mandeville. The winner was determined by readers’ votes.

Katie Mehnert of Pink Petro™ was our keynote speaker. She spoke of her experience helping women advance professionally in the petroleum industry by building a global social networking infrastructure.

Kim Bigler, founder of James Storehouse Louisiana, explained how the nonprofit assists foster kids and foster parents. Proceeds from a silent auction featuring lots of great donations went to James Storehouse Louisiana.

We’d like to thank the sponsors and donors of this special event. It simply wouldn’t be possible without your continued support.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors Blue Harbor Car Wash Paretti Mazda Lakeview Regional Medical Center Resource Bank Covington Olivier Couture Allure Dental

Thank You To Our Silent Auction Donors: Erin Zachary Allen

LOLA

Air Salon & Blow Dry Bar

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Ajay Rose Boutique Allure Dental

Mandeville Animal Hospital

Andrea’s Vinyl Shoppe

Mathnasium of Mandeville

Ariel Yoga

Megan Adams Hair Studio

Bistro Bryonz

Niche Modern Home

Blue Harbor Car Wash

Our Place Studio

Bosco’s Italian Cafe

PJ’s Coffee

Maria & Ron Burkhardt

Place of Grace Wearable Art

Randy Camintia

J. Rees

Cloud Nine Boutique

Simply Southern

Daddy’s Donuts

Soul’s Journey

Focus Massage & Wellness TAMED Hair & Beard Parlor Gallagher’s Grill The Audubon Group @ Morgan Stanley Michelle Hirstius Harbor House

The Chimes of Covington

Denise Hopkins

The Spa at Stone Creek

Intuit Living

Times Grill

Isabella’s Pizzeria

Topple Rocks

K. Gee’s Restaurant

VetNaturally

Kendra Scott

Diane Winston

Let Them Eat Cake

Jill Marange Zeringue

Table Arrangements and Flowers: Florist of Covington Gifts for Enterprising Women: Kendra Scott Live Painting: Denise Hopkins Special Thanks to Emcee Diane Winston Sophisticated Woman | May 2018 43

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Best Automotive Dealership

Thanks Again!

On behalf of the entire Banner family, I would like to thank you for choosing Banner Ford as the Northshoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Automotive Dealership for 2017.

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Sincerely,

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