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Gary M. Agena, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Men in Business Father’s Day Gift Guide

Enterprising Man

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CHRISTIAN F. (5th Grade)

“Huntington has helped me be more confident in my school work. Taking tests are easier and my grades are improving.”

“Christian has developed skills to be more independent during homework time, and Huntington has helped to improve his organization.”

—Chris and Candice F., parents of Christian

“Our expectations were exceeded mainly because of the weekly and timely feedback to Angela, as well as, the feedback to us as parents.

We could see that our daughter greatly benefited from the one on one teaching and coaching sessions with instructors who cared about our daughter’s success. This success story can now be shared and appreciated by our family as well as Huntington.” —Valerie and Johnny G., parents of Angela

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They taught me how to read and spell better.”

“Huntington is helping me read faster. They also helped me be a great math student.”

“Huntington has helped my son tremendously improve his reading and writing skills. He now has a new found confidence and is excited to keep improving. There is no better investment than your child’s future.”— Katie L., mother of Logan

“Huntington has made Emily such a strong student. She has excelled in math, and her reading has improved dramatically.”

—Ann and Emile B., parents of Emily

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ENTERPRISING MAN The Family Man— One-on-One With Gary M. Agena, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology ............................................ 18

Photo by Steve Randon

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MEN IN BUSINESS Men in Business Introduction ...........................................9 Live Your Life—STAR Physical Therapy....................... 11

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Northshore Melanoma ..................................................... 12

contents

Something to Smile About—Brown Family Orthodontics ........................................................................ 13

June 2013

What Few Can Do—Southern Pain and Neurological Consultants ................................................ 15

LEGAL COMMUNITY

On the Cover

BEAUTY & STYLE

Associate Publisher’s Note .................................................5

Men in Business ................................... 9

Father’s Day Gift Guide........................................................8

Behind the Scenes ................................................................6

Father’s Day Gift Guide ........................ 8

Simple Gifts .......................................................................... 17

Meet Our New Art Director—Dianne Waller............ 20

Browch! .................................................................................. 23

Graduation Milestones ..................................................... 22

Fashion Editor’s Picks: Sheer Genius ........................... 24

Community Profile: The Best Kept Secret—Slidell ........................................ 26

Louisiana Security Freeze ...................................................7

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Retail Calendar .................................................................... 29

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FOOD & LEISURE

Does Your Worklife Fulfill You? ...................................... 28

When Is Vinegar Not Vinegar? ....................................... 10

Join the Chamber ............................................................... 28

Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket.................... 12

Mandeville Need to Know .............................................. 28

Recipe: Eating Youthfully ................................................. 14

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

Book Review: The Lacuna ................................................ 29

June Events........................................................................... 32

Mother Nature’s Classroom ............................................ 30

Get in the Loop ................................................................... 34

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FATHERS

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ONE OF MY EARLIEST childhood memories was standing on a stool at the sink watching my father shave. The relationship between fathers and daughters is such a unique one and teaches us the lessons for future relationships; my father would regularly bring home flowers to my mother even after years of marriage, it taught me the kindness of men. My father is a storyteller and still surprises me with stories about his life that I had never heard before. On my last visit home to England, I learned that he witnessed Picasso draw the Dove of Peace at the World Fair. It truly amazes me what he has seen in his lifetime.

Growing up, my parents ran a boy’s boarding school, so, along with my five siblings I had to share my father’s time. He made family dinners a priority, a tradition that we carry on in my home. It is so easy to get caught up in all our activities that we lose sight of what is important. The family time we spend with our children and the memories that we create will be with them forever. I watch my husband, Jerry and our son together and witness the bond that they have and know that I am truly blessed.

June is the issue we meet some of the great men on the Northshore. Our Enterprising Man, Dr. Gary Agena achieves that balance with his busy practice and family life. To read his story, please go to page 18.

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful fathers out there and a special thank you to my father and my husband for being the fathers that they are.

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Behind the Scenes On a beautiful Northshore spring day, our fashion editor Patty Beal of Closetopia styled modeling, acting and filmmaking agency, Creating U models Caroline Branch, Ashley Bull and Christine Wininger. Staff photographer Claire Thomas was on hand to snap great photographs for our Fashion Editor’s Picks featured on page 24 of this issue. For more photographs, please go to sophisticatedwoman.com.

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contributors

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell Editor Mara Beebe Art Director Dianne Waller Graphic Designer/Staff Photographer Claire Thomas Graphic Designer/Web Master Julie Lodato O’Day Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson Account Executives Anna Grundmann, Laura Zammit Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Contributing Writers Sarah Cottrell, Paul Cimino, Alex Percy, Anna Ribbeck, Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, Dr. Mary Speed Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Steve Randon Production Gallinghouse & Associates, Inc.

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Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, I.O.M., is the CEO for the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. She is a native of Slidell, married to Captain Troy Brackett and has three children.

There can be no question of Chef Paul Cimino’s passion for cooking. Italian-born, he shares his culinary gifts during cooking classes at Simplee Gourmet in Covington.

Claire Thomas is a talented graphic designer and photographer. She is a St. Tammany Parish Master Gardener who has a fondness for plants native to our area. She is also a married mother of two.

In the May 2013 issue of Sophisticated Woman Magazine: In the feature, Bringing It Home: Innovative Real Estate on the Northshore— Tiffani Robin, Robin Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty Services, we inadvertently did not print that Robin Realty Group is “independently owned and operated, and licensed in the State of Louisiana.”

On page 31, photo credit should have been given to Abby Photo, LLC for the use of the “Mother’s Day in Mandeville Annual Home Tour” photo.

ESTATE PLANNING

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Louisiana Security Freeze

WRITTEN BY RONDA M. GABB

DO YOU WORRY that someone may “steal your identity” or access your credit information if they obtain your social security number (SSN)? If so, there is a way to “freeze” your SSN so that no one may access your credit file without your PIN number, not even you. What this means is two things: 1) you could put your SSN on a billboard without a worry in the world, and 2) you had better protect your PIN number.

Louisiana was actually one of the very first states to implement this “security freeze” law back in July of 2005. The actual law is found at La. R.S. 9:3571.1, but for a layperson, the best information can be found if you simply do an internet search (like Google) for “Louisiana Security Freeze.”

What you must do is contact each credit bureau individually. The big three are the most important: 1) Experian (1-888-397-3742), 2) Equifax (1-800-685-1111), and 3) TransUnion (1-888-909-8872). However, there is a new bureau making some strides called Innovis (1-800-540-2505) that you may wish to freeze, as well.

You should be able to freeze your credit files with each bureau by mail, internet, or telephone. The fee for doing so is $10 for each bureau. However, if you are age 62 or older (or a victim of identity theft), it is free.

How the freeze works is that no one may access your credit (not even you) unless you plan ahead. If anyone tries to access your SSN, it will come back as being “blocked” or “frozen.” If you know that someone will need to access your credit (to open a new account, a new credit card, or get a credit score or loan, etc...) you must “lift” the freeze for a set amount of time. The fee for this lift is $8 (or free if age 62 and over) and the lifts do not always occur immediately.

For people who do not need to open new credit lines frequently, the security freeze is relatively inexpensive to implement (possibly free) and yields a lot of peace of mind.

Ronda M. Gabb & Associates LLC, “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice.” She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Her office is located at 40 Louis Prima Drive in Covington.

Call 985-892-0942 or visit her on the web at www.RondaMGabb.com.

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DAD WILL LOVE this original speckled trout artwork by Steve Savoye. Made of reclaimed cypress and hand-engraved copper, it can hang anywhere from the guest bathroom to the boardroom. Available at Savoye Originals in Covington, 504-5123465, 405 N. Columbia St.

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SOPHISTICATED WOMAN MAGAZINE is known for highlighting the Enterprising Women of the Northshore. However, June is the one month out of the year that we feature an Enterprising Man on our cover and spotlight several of the outstanding men in our community. It is also when we give a multitude of thanks to all the men who are called Dad. Our Men in Business are as distinctive and unique as our Northshore community, from physicians to photographer, from orthodontist to retailer, they put everything they have into their professional and personal lives, allowing us to peak into what drives their passion and purpose.

They are men from all walks of life, experiences and occupations who embody the definition of enterprising— “characterized by imagination and initiative, ready to undertake important, difficult, or new projects and energetic in delivery.”

We welcome you to the men in our community— the neighbors on our streets, the coaches at the athletic fields and our colleagues at work. We are honored to have them join us in our June 2013 issue.

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CULINARY ARTS

When Is Vinegar Not Horizontal Vinegar?1/6 5.05” x 2.12”

WHEN IT IS MADE from the juice of a particular grape from the rich valleys of Northern Italy, and has aged at least 12 years in a series of wooden barrels (usually five to eight, all different woods in ever decreasing sizes), at no point allowed to ferment and has no additives of any kind. This is authentic balsamic vinegar. Without fermentation, it is not true vinegar at all.

Backed by the European Union in 1979, consortia formed for grading balsamic vinegars. Aceto Balsamico Tradzionico (ABT), the true unadulterated product, must be produced in the Modena and Reggio Emilia area. The consortium watches from the grape harvest to1/2 theVertical finished product— including the shape of x the bottle. ABT is 5.05” 6.56” used by the drop, never poured, and may be sipped as the finest of liqueurs with a price tag between $50 and $500 or more.

However, not all balsamic vinegar need be ABT. As with wine, the very cheapest can be used for cooking but those with discriminating tastes can select a much higher quality, vintage and taste. As always, the higher the quality, the higher the cost.

“Without fermentation, it is not true vinegar at all.”

However, again like wine, there are some thoroughly acceptable balsamic vinegars within a moderate price range. A good quality balsamic is made with grape must (the juice containing the skins, seeds and stems) and red wine vinegar, aged in wooden barrels for six to eight years. The cheapest is cider vinegar with caramel, sugar and a thickener added to imitate the color, taste and viscosity of the real thing. The rest is up to your own taste buds – and your pocketbook.

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Pemmie Sheasby owns Oil & Vinegar, an interactive culinary gift shop. Staff can answer questions, offer tips and suggestions.

Sample, choose and enjoy a world of taste. Pinnacle Shopping Center, 6111 Pinnacle Parkway in Covington, (985) 809-1693, louisiana.oilandvinegarusa.com.

MATT SLIMMING

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Owner Matt Slimming with his physical therapists and staff.

Live Your Best Life— STAR Physical Therapy WRITTEN BY MARA BEEBE PHOTO BY CLAIRE THOMAS

trainers. There are various membership plans, starting at $20 per month. They even have month-to-month options.

STAR Physical Therapy treats a wide variety of injuries especially with the neck and back, and post-surgical rehabilitation for shoulders, knees and feet. Their physical therapists have specialized training and certification for balance issues, which can be due to inner ear problems, central cerebral and spinal cord issues, and Parkinson’s disease. Patients are treated through a combination of physical therapy techniques using an impressive inventory of high-end technology—ultrasounds, electrical stimulators, anodyne infrared equipment and the computerized MedX Lumbar and Cervical machines that are able to isolate and strengthen the muscles around the spine.

For patients with high deductibles or copays, or just not in need of a full rehabilitation program, STAR Physical Therapy offers a three-visit protocol of assessment, treatment, fitness exercises and reassessment.

“Patients love it because it allows for great results and the out-of-pocket expenses are so much less,” states Matt. The “Return to Sports” program for kids helps to responsibly release children back into activities by testing strength, flexibility and agility to prevent further injuries.

Matt demonstrates his belief in having fun while leading a strong and healthy lifestyle through his business as well as with his family. The Slimming’s are an active family immersed in area soccer leagues, dance, and as committed volunteers at their children’s schools and church.

“STAR Physical Therapy’s motto is that ‘we have a blast helping people live their best lives.’ This means putting our patients first and ensuring that every patient is able to heal in his or her own way,” says Matt.

STAR Physical Therapy in Covington, Folsom and Slidell. Free consultations by appointment at 985-893-2845, starptclinics.com. STAR Fitness Center, 985-809-6399, starfitnesscenter.com.

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WHEN 23-YEAR-OLD Matt Slimming left Australia to travel the world, he never thought that he would meet the “woman of his dreams” and make the New Orleans area his home. Twenty years later, Matt is married to Kelly with three beautiful children: Connor, age 14; Hannah, age 12; and Michael, age 10 and is a well-known physical therapist on the Northshore. As owner of three STAR Physical Therapy clinics in Covington, Folsom and Slidell, as well as STAR Fitness Center in Covington, Matt helps his clients get back to their healthiest state through customized rehabilitation as well as a lifelong approach to fitness.

“Our group is the largest, independent physical therapy practice on the Northshore with a team of eight physical therapists in a progressive, salon-like environment,” says Matt. All physical therapy clients are offered a free month at the adjoining fitness centers.

The fitness centers offer group exercise classes, fitness equipment, child care, guest lockers, showers and numerous personal

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Adam Acquistapace A C Q U I S TA PA C E ’ S COVINGTON SUPERMARKET is known on the Northshore

Pam Egan, NP, CDE, Fellow, American Academy Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine | David J. Cuccia, MD

“Please join me in welcoming Dr. Cuccia to our practice!”

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I’ve shifted from the treatment of disease to the prevention of disease by establishing a partnership with my patient where we spend more time together to find their unique issues then address them through lifestyle management with emphasis on personalized nutritional support, hormonal/biochemical balance, exercise and stress reduction.

—David J. Cuccia, M.D.

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for its traditional atmosphere and the freshest produce and meats. However, their notoriety lies in the store’s offering of fine wines and spirits. This is why it is no surprise that they have once again been voted “The Northshore’s Best Place to Buy Wine” for the seventh straight year in a row.

“We try to have the lowest prices you can find anywhere,” says Adam Acquistapace, who runs the store with his father, Steve and his brother, Erik. Through their extensive travels to wine regions around the world, the Acquistapace’s have become wine connoisseurs who are very particular in their selections and eager to educate others on what they have learned.

Acquistapace’s newest addition is the Gourmet cheese section. American and European artesian cheeses are flown in

by Air Express; the finest cheeses usually reserved for fine restaurants.

When shopping at Acquistapace’s, you will likely see one of the family members talking with a customer to help them match their taste with just the right wine, cheese, meats and produce. Steve Acquistapace has brought back the experience of family owned and operated grocery stores as well as the tradition of low prices, excellent products and selections, and service with a personal touch.

Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket, 125 East 21st Ave., Covington, 985-893-0593, www.acquistapace.com

SKIN

IN MY DERMATOLOGY career, I have been privileged to practice first on the Northshore for 13 years, then in New Zealand for five years, and now, for the last 13 years, back home again. Sadly, I have witnessed over these years a steady increase of melanoma, the potentially lethal skin cancer.

During my early years, a melanoma diagnosis often brought tears from the staff, knowing that one of our patients may lose his or her life in a relatively short period of time. Melanoma back in the 1980s was uncommon, and therefore was not recognized as potentially dangerous by patients early when treatment is typically curative.

When I relocated to New Zealand, the melanoma incidences in Nelson were documented to be the highest in the world. I saw new cases of melanoma at least once a month, and, on two different occasions, diagnosed three in one day. Here in South Louisiana, my associates and I detected six new cases in April. Fortunately, most were recognized early, and an office procedure will likely eliminate them permanently.

With melanoma incidences rising, early detection is crucial.

Why the drastic change from the 1980s to so many more in New Zealand and now on the Northshore? We have not only caught up with the fair-skinned South Pacific Kiwis in our affinity for the sunny outdoors, but we have also jumped into tanning beds, adding ultraviolet DNA damage at five times the rate of midday sun exposure. It is a simple, yet potentially deadly, equation.

With melanoma incidences rising, early detection is crucial. Schedule an appointment for your spot check today.

Dr. Benson is a board-certified dermatologist and experienced cosmetic surgeon with offices in Ponchatoula (985-370-7546) and Covington (985-898-7999). He is dedicated to providing the latest proven techniques and treatments to patients in the U.S. and abroad.

Call Benson Dermatology or visit www.BensonDerm.com.

BROWN FAMILY ORTHODONTICS

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Photo by Tom Ballantine

Something to Smile About— Brown Family Orthodontics WRITTEN BY MARA BEEBE

ABOVE: Dr. Edward Brown, III, Dr. Jessica Brown, Dr. Edward Brown, Jr. IN BUSINESS FOR FOUR decades, Brown Family Orthodontics continually stays on top of the latest and greatest technologies available to provide a winning smile for each and every patient. As one of the first orthodontic practices in Louisiana to use self-ligating brackets and other functional appliances, their stronghold as one of the Northshore’s most trusted orthodontic practices has been by the relationships they have built through years of treating families and by providing online information and resources for their patients.

Dr. Edward Brown, Jr. originally opened his practice on the south shore and grew steadily over the years. Dedicated to the belief in their five-star service to patients, two of Dr. Brown’s children, Dr. Edward Brown, III, known to patients as “Dr. Ed” and Dr. Jessica Brown, as well as Dr. Eric Macaluso, now rotate among their six networked offices in Covington, Mandeville, Metairie, Uptown, Franklinton and Ocean Springs, MS. Technology is an important element to

the business. Their easy to navigate website is an extensive portal to everything about them, their services, patient forms, free online games and the new ultimate orthodontist application, the Sorriso Ortho App for android and iPhone. This app is a reference application for orthodontists, parents and patients that has learning tools about orthodontic procedures and updates from the industry. However, what sets Brown Family Orthodontics apart is their willingness to work with clients on treatment options and their exceptional track record of treatment time.

Known for completing treatment during the estimated treatment time, Brown Family Orthodontics always consults with a client, paying close attention to dental age and what option and maintenance plans will be most beneficial. Procedures can include braces, non-brace treatments, appliances and dentofacial orthopedics to correct and control the direction of teeth, or to gradually pull, expand, separate and maintain

teeth and jaw alignment. “Retainers are the pajamas for teeth— the insurance to keep your teeth straight,” states Dr. Ed. Surgical orthodontics straightens jaw irregularities and can be treated in conjunction with braces.

Their overall goal is to present the best possible treatment plan for you or your child so that the final product is achieved with stunning results and improved self-confidence. “This is why during each visit we try to make a conscious effort to speak with every patient and update them about their treatment progress, hygiene or changes in the treatment plan. We are committed to keeping our patients informed and will always make time to answer their questions,” says Dr. Jessica Brown. Visit Brown Family Orthodontics— they will give you something to smile about.

Brown Family Orthodontics is located at 2885 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-626-8297 and 100 South Tyler St., Covington, 985-893-1044 or brownfamilyortho.com.

“We try to make a conscious effort to speak with every patient and update them about their treatment progress, hygiene or changes in the treatment plan. We are committed to keeping our patients informed and will always make time to answer their questions.”

David D. Tran MD

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THE RENOWNED WRITER Brillat-Savarin once said, “It has been established that a succulent, delicate and careful diet delays the ravages of old age.” Proof of that might lie in the ageless beauty of Sophia Loren, who credits her diet (which includes much olive oil and spaghetti) for retaining her youthful good looks. Science tells us that wrinkles are caused by poorly nourished skin and muscles that do not have the necessary resiliency. Therefore, it would seem only reasonable to conclude that those of us who eat properly will look younger than those who do not. Italian food is extremely varied, offers something different and indeed something unusual, every day of the year. Italians have been wonderful cooks for many centuries, and in fact, it was an Italian woman who first won the coveted Cordon Bleu.

However, for all good reasons, Italian cuisine is without comparison. Madonna! Ciao and Buon Appetito.

Insalata di Scampi e Funghi (Shrimp and Mushroom Appetizer) 1 lb baby portabella mushrooms ½ cup olive oil Juice of one lemon ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp minced garlic 1 lb cooked and cleaned shrimp 1 ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp minced parsley Wash and dry the mushrooms. Remove the stems and slice the caps thinly. Add the oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic. Marinate in the refrigerator about two hours. Thirty minutes before serving, mix in the shrimp and salt. Taste for seasoning, and sprinkle in the parsley.

SOUTHERN PAIN AND NEUROLOGICAL CONSULTANTS

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What Few Can Do— Southern Pain and Neurological Consultants WRITTEN BY MARA BEEBE PHOTO BY JULIE O’DAY

WITH MORE THAN 100 years of experience between them, Paul J. Hubbell, III, M.D., F.I.P.P., Donald E. Richardson, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Jeffrey A. Borchardt, M.D. of Southern Pain and Neurological Consultants provide relief to patients with chronic pain by targeting the source of the pain, lessening the patient’s need for Donald E. Richardson M.D., F.A.C.S. medication and reducing their Paul J. Hubbell, III, M.D., F.I.P.P. recovery time.

Over 80 percent of the population suffers from lower back pain, many from disc degeneration (bone-to-bone contact at the facet joint) which usually affects the neck, back and extremities. Interventional techniques such as radiofrequency and diagnostic injections utilize small needles to target the offending nerve with either heat or numbing medication so that it cannot send pain signals to the brain. According to Dr. Hubbell, these are the “the least invasive, least risky and most cost productive procedures.”

Dr. Richardson specializes in deep brain stimulators (first developed by Dr. Richardson in 1973 to treat Parkinson’s disease) to manage conditions such as Tourette syndrome, facial pain, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and migraines. A control device much like a pace maker is implanted in the patient and sends electrical signals to certain parts of the brain.

“Implanted continuous infusion spinal pumps are utilized when other options have failed,” says Dr. Richardson.

“A new technique called minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®) targets the thickened ligament that compresses the disc in the epidural space (spinal stenosis). Contrast is injected to assess the ligament under an x-ray and the affected area is thinned out,” states Dr. Hubbell, who has extensive training and certification for the procedure, which is less invasive than back surgery.

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WHY DO DADS sometimes seem to not enjoy receiving gifts? One reason is that receiving gifts is unsettling. Men typically compartmentalize their lives and manage them by keeping everything and everyone neatly in place.

It is like the difference in purses and wallets. Women leave their purses all over the place but men keep their wallets tidy and close at hand.

Work, family, friends and activities are organized according to plan and are pleasantly uneventful—usually. Gifts, however, for Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and other events, blur the boundaries.

Watch the bewildered look on your dad’s or man’s face as he receives a gift. What compartment does this belong? He will relax once he understands what the gift is or is informed, “Dad, I made it. It is a pot to hold your keys.” Connecting gifts to work helps to lessen his anxiety.

A few gift suggestions for Father’s Day: Redeemable coupons for: sleeping in on a Saturday because you work hard. Complete silence for 30 minutes (or variations of 10 minute intervals), so you can think. Listening without interruption for 10 minutes about your work and only one or two questions to show my interest in what you do.

A wallet size picture of the two of you. A larger photograph for his desk. A screensaver image of something connected to his hobby.

Other ideas are a water bottle or a story written by you, “A Happy Day With Dad.” Ultimately, the best gift is a wish for a Happy Father’s Day!

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“ I treat each person with the same attention and compassion I would want extended to my own family.”

CELEBRATING THE PRACTICE’S one-year anniversary this June, Dr. Agena intentionally keeps his practice small so that he can personally connect with his patients throughout all stages of their reproductive lives. For new patients, especially for parents with daughters coming in for their first visit, he believes it is important to have a one-on-one consultation to help the patient (and parents) get to know him, express their concerns and feel at ease. This level of respect and empathy is given to every patient no matter what their needs. “Many times I will continue to assess a patient’s situation and check in on them between visits,” says Dr. Agena.

The Louisiana native was born in Chalmette to an engineer father and a stay-at-home mother and grew up living in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, West Virginia, and back to his home state to graduate from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches. A Northshore resident since 2006, Dr. Agena now works permanently in his Madisonville office after commuting for several years to Hammond and calls Covington home with his wife, Dee and their family of three children: Landon, age 13; Alison, age 8; and Chloe, age 5. An essential part of his team, Dee is Dr. Agena’s registered nurse and office manager.

Dr. Agena’s family-friendly practice specializes in all stages of reproductive health: adolescents who are beginning their annual exams; contraceptive counseling; prenatal care, delivery and postpartum; perimenopausal and postmenopausal management; and other gynecological issues such as urinary incontinence and hysterectomies. He has hospital privileges at St. Tammany Parish Hospital as well as Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Agena delivers each baby himself.

“Because I am a sole practitioner, my patients do not have to feel nervous or anxious about having someone they do not know deliver their baby,” he says.

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LEFT: Dr. Agena and family, wife Dee, Chloe, Alison, and Landon.

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Dr. Agena’s office is also a comprehensive OB/GYN facility all under one roof. Rather than having to visit another facility for lab work or an ultrasound, testing is performed in-house. Dee collects the lab samples and ultrasounds are performed by ultrasound technician, Katie Smith. From the clinical receptionist, Samantha McEachern to their billing specialist, Tamie Kraft, making patients feel cared for is how they run their business.

“We are here for all of our patients, all of the time. Because of the access to electronic files, Dee and I can provide care for a patient from wherever and whenever necessary. Dee is able to pull up the patient’s data, medications, conditions, everything and not have them feel like they have to wait until Monday to reach us,” states Dr. Agena.

Dr. Agena has a doctorate of medicine from LSU in New Orleans and he completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He returned to Louisiana and worked at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, three times receiving the North Oaks Champion award for excellence in patient care and completed his certification as a da Vinci® robotics surgeon. He is an honorary member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists for special excellence in endoscopic procedures and is a da Vinci® Surgical System trainer across the Gulf Coast area for Intuitive Surgical Inc., a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery.

The da Vinci® Surgical System combines computer and robotic technologies to provide enhanced visualization and precision during pelvic surgery and is used in over 60 percent of all hysterectomies performed nationwide. It is surgery with the smallest incisions, the potential for less recovery time and overall, for optimum patient outcomes.

Dr. Agena’s ability to make each person feel special is an extension of how he spends time with his own family. This family man not only works hard but plays hard. All three children as well as Dr. Agena participate in a weekly, family karate class; enjoy fishing on the weekends; and cook together most evenings. “Every person, even the kids, has an apron. We cook together, sit down at the table together and clean up together. This is a big center of our life,” he says.

Being together includes family and friends, especially when it comes to crawfish boils. “Dee is a ‘crawfish fanatic’ and throws regular, weekend boils. Our most recent boil was to watch the Kentucky Derby.

We dressed up in all types of hats— bowlers, fedoras and clothing. It is always a lot of fun and another good reason to have a get together,” laughs Dr. Agena.

Dr. Agena’s gifts to his patients far exceed his talent, experience and certifications. It is the manner and attention in which he treats each and every person. He believes that it all comes down to the respect he has for his patients. “Patients are not just a number, they are unique individuals with their own special gifts and needs. I treat each person with the same attention and compassion I would want extended to my own family,” states Dr. Agena.

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Meet Our New Art Director— Dianne Waller Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell turned the tables on our new Art Director Dianne Waller and asked her some of the questions that we like to ask our Enterprising Women.

Where were you born?

I WAS BORN in Pasig, a suburb of Manila, Philippines. My mother is from Manila.

What is your life story?

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AFTER LIVING IN the Philippines as a toddler with my five siblings, my father graduated from medical school and we moved to his home state of New York and settled in Queens for a few years.

I spent the majority of my childhood, until age fourteen, in Westchester.

My father was in the Army Reserves and went to the Gulf War, upon his return, he re-enlisted as active duty, and we moved to Savannah, Ga. where he was assigned. I graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy and enrolled in Armstrong Atlantic State University.

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What brought you to the Northshore?

I MET MY HUSBAND, Evan at the Savannah Blues Bar where he was playing guitar with Eric Culberson. He asked me to move with him to Mandeville to be close to his parents.

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Favorite thing about living on the Northshore?

THE TAMMANY TRACE. It is the perfect family activity. I love to ride my bike—I used to ride the Bronx River Parkway from Bronxville, N.Y. to New Rochelle, N.Y. with my dad every Sunday. Riding on the Trace brings back great childhood memories.

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MY DAUGHTER, Amelie, was born last June.

She is my greatest achievement—being her mother is magical.

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Christ Episcopal School’s graduating class of 2013: Clayton Williams, Mason Sheen, Graham Beck, Mandy Savage, Matthew Murphy and Sam Batson, pictured with faculty.

Plaza, the students have all been fully submerged in the 100-year celebration by learning about the history of Covington High and the traditions that were established before their time. They also learned about the significance of building the Bell Tower Plaza and how it connects the past, the present and the future.

For the next chapter, some of them will choose post-secondary studies, some will choose the military and others will join the workforce. However, all will begin the next chapter by contributing to this vast world in their own unique way. I urge students to be who your heart beckons you to be and remain true to yourself. Even more, the class of 2013 is all starting a new chapter as they leave Covington High and its rich history behind. Congratulations 100th class of Covington High!”

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TWO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS recently celebrated landmarks in their school’s history— Christ Episcopal School in Covington celebrated the school’s first high school graduation while Covington High School celebrated their 100th graduation.

Christ Episcopal School Headmaster John Morvant explained, “Our first high school graduation represents an important milestone for Christ Episcopal School. Starting a new high school program was a challenging proposition, and the members of our inaugural graduating class have been an integral part of the development of our program. We are deeply grateful to these pioneering students and to their parents for the confidence and faith they gave us as we began this journey together four years ago. We are proud of our graduating seniors, and feel confident that they are well prepared for college and beyond.”

For every journey in life, there is always somebody to forge the first path into unknown territory. In the case of Christ Episcopal High School, those six “somebodies” are Sam Batson, Graham Beck, Matthew Murphy, Mandy Savage, Mason Sheen and Clayton Williams.

Covington High School Principal Deborah McCollum addressed the 300 plus graduating class of 2013, “This entire school year, the students have been a part of the Centennial celebration of Covington High. From the Centennial Kickoff and the September stage production of Mr. Gary Mendoza’s play, ‘What Fire Could Never Burn,’ to our ‘Roarin’ thru the Decades’ homecoming week and finally, the groundbreaking of the Centennial Bell Tower

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BEING IN THE WAXING business for as long as I have, I have come across my fair share of what I like to call “Browch”— botched eyebrows. As I have explained to my clients many times, eyebrows are sisters, not twins. However, there is an art to beautifully shaped brows. My approach is part design, part “What God gave ya.” To correct a browch, it is necessary to let them regrow before having them professionally shaped.

Nothing pleases me more than naturally full brows that I get to shape to perfection; however, this is rarely the case. Most women have tweezed, waxed or threaded by their teens. The absolute worst are the dreaded nail shop brows. These brows are identified by their thinness, hook and lack of arch. The thing that blows my skirt the most is the fact that many nail shop technicians are not licensed to wax. A brow wax is only legally performed by a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist in Louisiana.

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THE LATEST TREND is a peek-a-boo blend of lightweight textiles that are cool, comfortable and chic—perfect for the summer season. Worn as an accessory overlay to tanks or camis, sheer clothing is a must have for your wardrobe.

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• Ashley shows how to wear tie-dye! This sheer blouse, $50 and turquoise wire-wrapped accessories, $25-$90 can be found at Cera Bella, 985-626-6288.

• Christine in romantic, soft pastels. Sheer tie-front tank, $48 can be found at Brown Eyed Girl, 985-626-0100.

Seafoam green beaded hoops, $74 from The Villa, 985-626-9797. Bracelet trio, $40 each, from Cera Bella, 985-626-6288.

•Caroline is a cut above! Sheer, coral cutaway top, $36 from Columbia Street Mercantile, 985-809-1690.

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• Zigzag it over any color tank or cami like Caroline. Sheer, open back tank, $34 from Mainstream Boutique, 985-674-6600.

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• Christine looks just as good going as she does coming! This 100 percent silk and sheer tunic, $126 from The Villa, 985-626-9797. *Items shown are subject to availability.

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Slidell developed in the area now known as Olde Towne.

In 1962, when the Slidell Chamber was first formed, Gause Boulevard, West Hall Avenue and Robert Road were still gravel roads and there were no twin spans until 1965. That was also about the time “things started cracking” as described by Fred Finch, Jr., the tourism and recreation director for the Chamber. The Neuhauser’s pasture became the Slidell Computer Complex, which is now Textron Land and Marine headquarters, connecting Slidell to the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans and the John C. Stennis Space Center in nearby Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. During the next decade, Slidell tripled in size expanding businesses and neighborhoods.

During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Slidell experienced a storm surge causing damage to the majority of homes and businesses.

The community as a whole rallied together to rebuild and came back stronger than ever.

Situated at the intersection of Interstates 10, 12, and 59, Slidell is an easy target for economic development and growth. Since 2005, the East St. Tammany Chamber has doubled in size currently representing over 1,000 local businesses.

Mayor Freddy Drennan refers to Slidell as the “best kept secret of the south” and describes it as a virtual paradise with opportunities for fishing, hunting, shrimping, crabbing, crawfishing, boating, swimming and camping. Guided or personal boat tours can give you a close-up view full of wildlife and beautiful scenery on local bayous and rivers. In less than thirty minutes, you can be on sandy beaches in Mississippi or at a sports arena near the French Quarters.

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І LEADERS Does Your Worklife Fulfill You?

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON, PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FOR MANY STUDENTS, June is the first month of summer vacation— a time to finally relax and enjoy all that life has to offer. For those of us who are not students, it is just another month to continue following our employment routine. Four lessons to improve your outlook can be achieved by asking yourself “Does your worklife fulfill you? Are you happy at work, and if not, what can you do to be happier in your employment?”

The first step leading to an improved happiness quotient is to perceive problems not as unmanageable struggles or obstacles, but as opportunities and challenges. Yes, easier said than done, but it is a mindset that you can activate and achieve with practice.

The second is to not sweat the small stuff. We all

know it is easier to focus on something miniscule and to blow it up into a giant problem than to let those small issues go. Just let them go.

Thirdly, choose your business associates wisely. If you spend time at work with negative thinking people, they will eventually bring you down to their level.

Lastly, accept that which you cannot change.

Children quickly learn that life is not fair; we as adults need to remember this lesson, and not obsess on what simply is not in our control.

Learning these four simple lessons will help you become more fulfilled at work and happier with your work routine. It is not a summer vacation, but it will lead to a more relaxing work environment.

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BY JANET FABRE SMITH WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

WHEN I MOVED to the Northshore, I asked many people which organizations they thought I should get involved with to really get to know the community.

Resoundingly, the response I got time after time was “Join the Chamber. It is a strong and respected organization and if you are in business, you really need to be a member.”

So, I did just that. I discovered that the St. Tammany West Chamber is a broad and diverse organization of 1,000 members (representing over 30,000 employees in our area) made up of the largest businesses and some of the smallest. However, each segment is served in a different way.

I know that for most small businesses, generating leads and growing the business is a priority. The Chamber offers numerous opportunities for

networking and promoting your business including a referral program for people seeking a recommendation. My company generated business from one of those referrals that has resulted in enough new revenue to pay for our Chamber membership for the next 65 years!

Larger companies may be more interested in being part of a group that has the ear of state legislators and other governmental officials. They know there is strength in numbers and their investment in the Chamber pays off because of the power of the combined voices of businesses in our area.

Whatever your interest, you can be assured that there is a place in the Chamber for you. Take the same wise advice that I was given and join the Chamber today.

Mandeville Need to Know

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DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS June 1. In order to better prepare our citizens, every resident will receive a refrigerator magnet in their water bill this month listing emergency and non-emergency numbers as well as websites to preregister, including the city’s E-Briefs at cityofmandeville.com, Nixle (traffic updates) at nixle. com and ALERT St. Tammany at stpgov.org for home and cell phone call alerts.

On Flag Day, June 14, “Millennia,” José-Maria Cundin’s reproduction of the Declaration of Independence will be displayed in the City Hall lobby. It is an international fine arts press dedicated to the publication of documents that have served as the cornerstones of liberty over the last thousand years. “Millennia” has been an inspiration to freedom-loving people across the nation.

I also want to thank Bill Dobson, his staff and entire board for hosting the Mandeville Seafood Festival for the past 34 years. This humble community service began as a small hometown festival and grew in popularity to a major event bringing together residents across the parish, state and the entire Gulf South. We truly appreciate the time, effort and hard work given to produce an event that was enjoyed by so many for three and a half decades and proudly saluted our nation’s independence.

The good news is that the Mandeville Seafood Festival will continue! Now brought to you by Chetta Productions, the festival will be held in Fontainebleau State Park July 4 – 6. For more information, check out our website at cityofmandeville.com.

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June 16 Northshore Auction House is holding a public European container sale from 10 A.M.– 4 P. M., 504-450-3936.

June 22 Northshore Auction House is holding a huge multi-estate antique auction starting at 11 A.M., 504-450-3936, northshoreauctionhouse.com.

Ruffino Custom Closets has great gift ideas for dad. Custom closets, garage systems and wire shelving. 985-809-7623, ruffinocustomclosets.com.

June Real men drink tea and eat Scottish eggs. In honor of all men, The English Tea Room will offer a 10% discount on 8 oz. of any traditional British black tea. 985-898-3988, englishtearoom.com.

Mandeville Party Company has locally made cypress ice chests, the perfect patio piece that can be customized with your favorite team’s name. 985-674-1605, mandevillepartyco.com.

The Baby’s Corner celebrates summer vacation with 20% off all Mud Pie© swimsuits and summer apparel during the month. 985-892-5300, thebabyscorner.com.

Treat dad to a one-of-a-kind waterfront dining experience. Mouth-watering steaks and seafood specialties at the Blue Bayou Bar & Grill at the Silver Slipper. 1-866-Slipper, silverslipper-ms.com.

Bombshell Waxing is featuring 20% off airbrush tanning and $99 for a Brazilian underarm and halfleg wax when you mention Sophisticated Woman Magazine. 985-633-1950, bombshellwaxing.com.

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BARBARA KINGSOLVER’S The Lacuna is an ambitious historical narrative that only Kingsolver can imagine. The Lacuna is the story of Harrison William Shepherd told through his journal entries, personal letters and newspaper clippings. It takes a while to get into the flow from his boyhood in Mexico to the precarious shelter offered by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as he worked as their cook. Through Kahlo and Rivera, he is acquainted with Leon Trotsky, in exile from Stalinist Russia. Later, we find Shepherd back in the states, taking up residence in Asheville, N.C., writing potboilers about the Aztecs and investigated by the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC).

Although Kingsolver brings her usual delight for language and knack for wellresearched storytelling, the novel leaves a lot to be desired. At times, it seems to be rambling with no point. Shepherd appears to simply be watching life pass him by, never really taking part in the narrative of life that swirls around him. The events of the novel from the Mexican Revolution to the darkening political winds of America during and after World War II seem not to affect Shepherd on a personal level, and this is what is lacking in Kingsolver’s novel.

Nonetheless, Kingsolver’s novel about art and revolution leaves the reader wanting for more. Much more.

Barbara Kingsolver’s The Lacuna is available as an e-book at St. Tammany Parish Library and in area bookstores.

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Find a small area in your yard that has good light, border the area with landscape timbers and create a rectangular enclosed garden. Fill in with fresh topsoil. If the area has grass below, use a heavy layer of newspaper to keep the grass from invading the planting area. Mix in sand and begin with a fresh, weed-free place to start seeds or seedlings. Using both can be fun because your young student can see the progress more quickly.

Vegetable plants and flowering plants can be used together. Your local nursery should have all the ingredients you need and a quick visit to the local library to obtain a gardening guide will help prepare for what is ahead.

If you do not have room for a garden bed, containers will work just as well and may be easier for a small child to manage. They can also be moved if the growing conditions are not working out.

Allow your youngster to be the primary caretaker. Make sure they have a pair of gloves and tools that are age appropriate.

They should water, prune and fertilize as needed. This will teach them responsibility.

Once they see things growing and perhaps harvest a few vegetables, you will have created a future gardener. They may even be more willing to try vegetables or greens that they have never eaten before.

Encourage them to help you in your established garden areas. Teach them about top mulching with pine straw, trimming the finished bloomers and maintaining a beautiful, green yard. Many hands lighten the yard chores and surprisingly, questions will abound. If you do not know the answer, use the opportunity to look up information together. Field trips to our many local nature areas will help them learn to identify and name plants. How many trees can you name? Can you name all the shrubs and blooming plants in your garden? This summer would be a great time to start learning these things together. Mother Nature’s classroom is packed with interesting subjects and always welcomes newcomers!

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1 | Students in Janice Perkins’s second-grade class at Abita Springs Elementary School performed “Contraction Surgery” to remember what parts of words to remove when forming a contraction. Daniel Medina and Savannah Kast are shown performing surgery on their set of words.

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2 | Bank of New Orleans was the sponsor of the April St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event, held at the BNO branch on Tyler Street in Covington.

3 | The St. Tammany Parish Library recently celebrated National Library Week by holding a Fine Forgiveness Drive. In lieu of paying fines, members could bring in canned goods as payment for fines. All food collected was donated to the Covington Food Bank.

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4 | Crimestoppers of Tangipahoa, along with Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office and the First Presbyterian Church of Hammond, offered a free to the public Community Neighborhood Watch Training and Information Session.

5 | Joseph Schenck of Slidell recently designed and made 34 water bowl holders for the St. Tammany Humane Society as part of his Eagle Scout project. continued on page 34

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June 3

June 10

Covington Bicentennial Golf Tournament.

10 A.M. – 5 P.M., Money Hill Golf Club, 100 Country Club Dr., Abita Springs, 985-246-0230, gglennhanson@charter.net.

Culinary Arts Series. 6 – 9 P.M., Hammond Regional Arts Center, 17420 Hwy. 190, Hammond, 985-5427113, hammondarts.org.

June 3 – 28 Art Exhibit at the Oak Street Gallery. Mon – Fri: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M., Oak Street Gallery, 111 N. Oak, Hammond, 985-386-2536, theoakstreetgallery.com.

June 4 – 5 LSU and kiisa corporation Successful Grant Writing Seminar. 8:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., 985-326-9334, ksaucier@outreach.lsu.edu.

June 1 First Bogue Falaya Roux-Ga-Roux Run. A 3.5 mile run, obstacle course and kayak/paddle board competition through historic downtown Covington, 9 A.M., Bogue Falaya Fitness, 319 E. Gibson St., Covington, rouxgarouxrun.com.

June 1 Ponchatoula City-Wide Yard Sale. 9 A.M. – 5 P.M., historic downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, ponchatoulachamber.com.

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June 14

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5 – 7 P.M., Slidell Family Dentistry, 1430 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, 985-643-5678, estchamber.com.

St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce B2B sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. 8 – 9 A.M., Chamber Office, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-273-3008, melissa.bordelon@sttammanychamber.org.

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June 2 “Come Together” a Beatles Concert presented by the Northlake Performing Arts Society. 3 p.m., Greater Covington Center Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson, Covington, 985-792-1392, tickets@npas.info.

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) two-day course presented by St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS). 8 :30 A.M. – 4 P.M., Pearl River, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

June 6

June 1 – 2

The 61st annual Bayou Liberty Pirogue Championship. 12 – 7 P.M., St. Genevieve Landing, Bayou Liberty bridge crossing, Hwy. 433, 985-643-2581.

June 13

The City of Slidell’s KidsFest Children’s Art Festival.

9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 2nd St., Olde Town Slidell, 985-646-4275, slidell.la.us.

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June 2

Fit as a Firefighter summer camp. Children ages 8 – 12, sponsored by Slidell Memorial Hospital and St. Tammany Fire District #1, 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., Camp Villere, Slidell, 985-280-8529, taffy.morrison@slidellmemorial.org.

A Jazz Concert Series featuring the Vintage Jazz Band and presented by the Friends of the Slidell Library and St. Tammany Parish Library. 6 – 7:30 P.M., Slidell Branch Library, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985-646-6470, adultprograms@stpl.us.

Jazz n’ the Vines Outdoor Music Concert Series featuring Tuba Skinny. 6:30 – 9 P.M., Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy.1082, Covington, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

Woods and Whites Tennis Event benefiting Hartley’s Hearts Foundation Gala. 5:30 – 10 P.M., 985-801-7140, hartleysheartsfoundation.org.

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June 10 – 14

Monster Truck Show. Florida Parishes Arena, 1301 Northwest Central Ave., Amite, 985-748-5914, fparena.com.

Riding Strong for Johnny fundraiser featuring Cowboy Mouth and benefiting Slidell resident and NOPD Officer Johnny Passaro. 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., Heritage Park, Slidell, 985-285-0271.

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June 15 Northshore Roller Derby vs. East Texas Bombers.

6 P.M., Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 985-626-7997, facebook.com/northshorerollerderby.

June 15 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. 10 A.M. – 4 P.M., downtown Abita Springs, 985-892-2624, john@johnpreble.com.

June 20 Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours.

5:30 – 7 P.M., Rosaryville Retreat Center, 39003 Rosaryville Rd., Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, ponchatoulachamber.com.

June 20 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Expo 2013. 3 – 7 P.M., Lakeshore High School, 26301 Hwy. 1088, Mandeville, 985-273-3008, melissa.bordelon@sttammanychamber.org.

June 15 Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Music Concert Series featuring The Pfister Sisters, 6:30 – 9 P.M., Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Covington, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

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June 15 – 16

June 28

Columbia Street Block Party and Classic Car Show. 6:30 – 9:30 P.M., downtown Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

Father Daughter Tea. Sat: 9 A.M. – 6 P.M., Sun: 11 A.M. – 3 p.m., The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland, Covington, 985-893-3988, englishtearoom.com.

St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce New Member Orientation. 8 – 9 A.M., Chamber Office, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington, 985-273-3008, melissa.bordelon@sttammanychamber.org.

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June 29

Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Summer Series Brown Bag Luncheon. 12 P.M., in the Rotary Hut at Memorial Park, 301 N. Sixth St., Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, ponchatoulachamber.com.

June 21 June 18 TechSmart Educational Conference and Tech Expo. 8:30 A.M. – 3 P.M., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, estchamber.com.

June 18 Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament sponsored by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce.

6 P.M. – 12 A.M., Ponchatoula Knights of Columbus Hall, 1701 E. Pecan St., Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, ponchatoulachamber.com.

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June 19 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5 – 7 P.M., N’Tini’s, 2891 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-273-3008, sttammanychamber.org.

June 29 Covington Bicentennial Parade. 12 P.M., downtown Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

June 21 Sunset at the Landing Concert. 6 – 9 P.M., Columbia Street Landing, 100 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

June 24 safeTALK training presented by St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS).

9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Covington, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

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Northshore Rising Professionals Meeting. 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., 985-273-3008, melissa.bordelon@sttammanychamber.org.

Summer Lecture and Dinner Series of the British Empire—South Africa: Gold, Diamonds and War. 7 P.M., The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland, Covington, Reservations required., 985-893-3988, englishtearoom.com.

Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Music Concert Series featuring The Marc Stone Band. 6:30 – 9 P.M., Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Covington, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

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Get in the Loop

WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

AT PARISH GOVERNMENT, we work every day to provide the citizens of St. Tammany a safe environment in which to live, and an efficient system to provide direction when an emergency situation does arise. As we approach hurricane season, we encourage every person in the Parish to have plans in place in anticipation of weather events. However, we would like you to be looped into our plan as well.

We are asking that a member of every household in the Parish access the link to the ALERT St. Tammany self-registration portal at stpgov.org and sign up for our Parish-wide emergency telephone alert system.

You can also sign up directly through an app on the Parish’s Facebook page at facebook.com/sttammany parish. This system will link your address to as many

as three phone numbers, including cell phones. In the event that you need to be notified because of a weather emergency such as a mandatory hurricane evacuation, a man-made disaster like a hazardous materials spill or any event, which requires action on your part to get you and your family members to safety, this system will place an alert call to the numbers associated with your address.

For families with elderly parents living alone, in addition to their own home phone, the system can link the cellular numbers of able-bodied family members to the elderly person’s address, who will also be notified if their loved one needs to take action. Take a minute and get in the loop. These calls can save a life.

Take a minute and get in the loop. These calls can save a life.

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16 | Pictured are Sandy and Ron Franco at their Franco’s Athletic Club’s 25th anniversary party.

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17 | Dr. Jeff Miller and the staff of Integrated Spine and Disc recently held their annual crawfish boil at The Scotts’ Coffee Bar. Joining them in the festivities were family, friends and patients. Photo by New Orleans Event Photography.

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18 | Hook’d Up Riverside Bar and Grill proudly displays their banner showing off their Northshore’s Best win in the “Best Bang for the Buck” and “Best Hole in the Wall” categories, as voted by readers of Sophisticated Woman Magazine.

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6 | At the 2013 DSA Awards Convocation, dozens of SLU students were honored for their dedication to the university.

7 | The Slidell Art League recently announced their Artists of the Month for May. In the Apprentice category (L-R): Elaine Mercer, first place for “Cajun Maid”; Cary Winberry, second place for “Happy Pair”; Ester Wyman, third place for “Summer Days”; and Denise Gilhousen, Honorable Mention for “Look Up to the Light.”

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8 | The St. Scholastica Academy Students against Destructive Decisions Club (SADD) and the student council sponsored a “Don’t Text While You Drive Simulation” on SSA’s campus. The simulator was parked on campus during the first and second classroom hours.

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9 | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School students recently placed at the State Literary Rally at LSU. Pictured (L-R): Logan Thompson, third place English; Spencer Wyld, second place World History; and Butch Bartels, third place Geometry.

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10 | Cheryl Schoenberger, RRT, a neurofeedback technician with Northshore Neuro EEG Services, Inc. participated in an education health fair held at Mary Queen of Peace on April 28.

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11 | Four Fontainebleau Girls Soccer team members were selected to the 2013 District 1 AllState soccer team. They were presented with their awards at the annual FHS soccer banquet. Pictured (L–R): Kristin Guidotti, Mackenna Richardson, Cristina Pando and Somer Jones.

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12 | Riverside Elementary recently held an art contest that was sponsored by the Magnolia Forest Garden Club. Front Row (L-R): Ms. Lynell Braun, Bailey Schween, Robert Schulze, Avery Dawes, Ian Coble and Mrs. Faye Vogt. Top Row (L-R): Angelle Hingle, Emma Lee, Kaitlyn Billiot and Anna Lee.

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13 | Members of the Mandeville High Key Club worked side by side with the Mandeville Kiwanis to plant a new garden on the West Causeway Approach in Mandeville.

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15 | Global Wildlife Center in Folsom welcomed their newest addition, Sara, a reticulated giraffe who was born on March 28 at the center. Pictured with her mother, Gidgette. Photo by Joan Costanza.

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14 | The Covington YMCA recently held a luncheon to honor Northshore Heroes. Pictured (L-R): Guest host WDSU-TV meteorologist Jay Galle’ and honorees: Dorothy Garcia, Becky Roniger, Tere Walsh, Kevin Ragas, Pam Perez, Nancy Reed, Paula Jarrell, Paul Rees, Sophie Trist, Rosemary Knecht, Judy Verges, Ralph O’Neal, Sherrí Hansen, and Brandon Pierce.

Not pictured: Melissa Hodgson.

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