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March 2011

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March 2011 EVERYTHING BRIDAL Grand, Romantic and Vibrant— The Weddings of 2011....................................................... 9 Fashion Editor’s Picks ....................................................... 10 For the Spring Bride and Bridegroom to Be ............ 12 Bridal Spotlights ................................................................ 14 Wedding Bells and Dinner Bells ................................... 17 Photo by Steve Randon

BEAUTY & STYLE Hope Springs Eternal for Chronic Conditions......... 16 Shopping Scene................................................................. 18

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Take the Plunge in the Right Swimsuit ..................... 22

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE LEAP into Spring Testing ................................................ 19 Affidavit of Small Succession ........................................ 28 Concrete ............................................................................... 29

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Community Spotlight, Ponchatoula

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Fashion Editor’s Picks, Weddings

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HERO Award Winner

Maureen (Moe) Clary—Poised to Lead ..................... 20

HEALTH & FITNESS

The Message of Flowers.................................................. 31 Paper Monsters has Universal Appeal ....................... 36

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Hero Award Winner ............................................................ 7 Ponchatoula—Rich in History and Community .... 26 Vote Early, Vote Often? .................................................... 32 Spring Cultural Events Offer Family Fun ................... 32

Is Invisalign Right for Me? ................................................ 7

Come Out and Celebrate Local Events...................... 32

Tackle the Yard, Protect Your Back .............................. 12

March Events Calendar.................................................... 33

Understanding Dysmenorrhea .................................... 18 Address Dental Issues Early for Prevention ............. 22

Northshore Rising Professionals Energize the Chamber ............................................................................... 34

Lose Dat and Reap the Rewards ................................... 24

Chamber Ambassadors Keep Heart Beating ......... 34

Play it Safe With Weight Loss Aids .............................. 29

FYI .......................................................................................... 36

Hormone Balance Can Add Life ................................... 30

Haas Road Using Green Construction Methods .... 37

We’re All in This Together ............................................... 31

Around Town ..................................................................... 38

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The whiff of the first spring day creates in me the urge to let the fresh air in and make everything easy and light. The windows are opened, closets are sorted, gardens are prepared for spring planting and everyone seems to be out and about walking, boating, riding bikes and celebrating Mardi Gras and the luck of the Irish. It seems like that renewed energy comes surging back, and everyday life seems to be more exhilarating.

In this issue, you can virtually feel the warmth and energy of spring. Here at Sophisticated Woman we are preparing for our annual Hats Off Luncheon on Friday, April 8th and tallying votes for the Northshore’s Best. Our Enterprising Woman is gearing up for the April 2nd Covington mayoral race Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. and one of our premiere local health clubs This ad may not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or return this proof will not alter contract obligations. will launch its third season of its successful weight loss challenge this month. Love is always in the air in springtime, and this month it is too. Our fashion editor has collected several sumptuous finds for the bride to be.

Here’s hoping you find something aweinspiring in the changing of the seasons, and the spring renews all of your senses.

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Critically Acclaimed Author Erica Spindler Headlines Hats Off Luncheon ERICA SPINDLER, critically acclaimed, awardwinning New York Times and international best selling author and Northshore resident, will join Sophisticated Woman and the Hats Off Luncheon guests as their Keynote speaker, on Friday, April 8th. Erica has penned nearly 30 spine-tingling thrillers which keep her loyal fans eagerly wanting more. She lives with her husband and son here on the Northshore.

The professional development seminar the morning of the luncheon will include, Certified Lifestyle Consultant, Valerie Poole and board certified Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner,

Pamela B. Egan. Valerie Poole was our first cover girl of 2011. Her practice is based in Basic Elements Day Spa in Mandeville. Pamela Egan is a past cover girl and the proprietor of the Egan Wellness & Anti-Aging Skin Care Clinic in Covington.

Find something fabulous at our silent auction and make a contribution to a worthy cause at the same time. The Northshore chapter of Safe Harbor, a domestic violence shelter that gives women the tools they need to immediately break the cycle of abuse, will benefit from the event proceeds.

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Patty Beal, a 25-year veteran in the fashion industry, is the owner of Closetopia where she is a wardrobe consultant revamping and reorganizing clients’ wardrobes one closet at a time.

Ponchatoula native Jim Perrin, is an historian, author and educator. He was a teacher and principal in Ponchatoula schools for 33 years and has researched the people and places around Ponchatoula.

Sarah Cottrell is Associate Publisher with over a dozen years of publishing experience.

She was raised in England and now lives in Covington with her husband and son.

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Salmen High School senior, Zephiniah Rudolph has already faced more tragedy, heartache and adversity in his young life than most people will ever see, yet the strength of his character continues to endure. Tragically, his mother died of cancer and on the heels of this loss, Zephiniah’s grandmother’s house and the The clear, custom aligners house where he and his two sisters were are removable… living, burned down. Now, living apart Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. because of financial constraints, the family This ad may in not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or return this proof will not alter contract obligations.

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BELOW: This dress and belt by Casablanca can be found at Bridal Manor in Covington for $720.

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Grand, Romantic and Vibrant— The Weddings of 2011 WRITTEN BY AMY BOUTON

wavy, spiral-shaped ruffles. For the brazen bride, short dresses are in this year.

For all of the ladies waiting to slip into their romantic flowing chiffon and tulle ball gowns with their bouquets of fresh indigenous flowers spilling over at the sides; you are on the cutting edge of current trends. Dresses with layers upon layers of fabric will swish and sway down many an aisle this year. For the groom, rumor has it—grey is the new black.

Wedding belts, ala Chelsea Clinton, decadently bedecked in everything from Swarovski crystals to feathers, rhinestones, lace and pearls, seem to be here to stay for awhile. In keeping with the theme of textured depth and elegance, look for petal and bloom appliqués near the neck, hemline and on the train of the bride’s chosen frock.

Blush and bashful just won’t do this spring. Trend watchers say saturated hues like magenta, Kelly green, Slate grey, mochas and violet purples please the eyes and buck traditional trends this year. For bridesmaids,

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CAN YOU RECALL THE SCENE in Steel Magnolias where Shelby (Julia Roberts) refers to her signature wedding colors—blush and bashful? What about the red velvet groom’s cake in the shape of an armadillo? How about all of those ladies with sassy wide-brimmed hats dancing the two step to Zydeco music?

That was a wedding (albeit a movie wedding) steeped in southern tradition. Right now in 2011, southern traditions continue to linger, even as modern brides stay on the cusp of current trends.

For every bride, there is that one dress that makes them feel as though no other woman can wear it the quite the way they can. For the unsuspecting groom at the end of the aisle, seeing his bride for the first time in that very dress is the moment he remembers forever.

Designers, planners and trend watchers are forecasting another year filled with billowy romance, adorned with texture. Look for tulle and lace combinations, floral appliqués, crystal and rhinestone embellishments and

designers’ 1950’s vintage-inspired looks ooze sophistication and simplicity without upstaging the bride. Vintage weddings are giving brides the chance to place their own signature on the event, as this trend is seeing couples create their wedding day ambience from things like handmade favors and family heirlooms incorporated into the ceremony and reception.

Outdoor venues are also a hit, while little extras like dessert tables (in addition to the traditional cakes), after parties and after hours snacks (like sliders), man caves with cigars, brandy and even video gaming stations, entice guests to go the distance. Virtual guest books, photo booths and slide shows add an interactive feel to the event. All wedding traditions started somewhere, and some of today’s modern brides are starting their own by cutting out oldies but goodies like the bouquet toss, the cake cutting ceremony and even the cake.

Wherever the trends take us, southern weddings will always remain a celebration between families and dear friends, surrounded by beauty, elegance, romance and history.

Use the pages in this issue as your guide to creating lasting wedding memories.

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Every bride dreams of her perfect day. These whimsical little extras will only add to her special memories.

Remember the honeymoon when planning your big day. Mesmerize your groom when you slip into this baby doll nightie from Bra Genie, $65, 985-951-8638. Matching panties are available.

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Add elegance and grace to your look with these ultra-feminine white rice pearls that seem to float on this sterling silver wire necklace. $97, Reine Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, 985-201-7415. Matching drop earrings, $35.

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WEDDING TOAST Toast in style with these his and her champagne flutes from Suzanne’s Gift Boutique. $32 a pair, 985-871-1581.

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You will find a flourishing love.

You will live a long and enjoyable life.

You will be crowned a princess by your prince.

Life will be a party.

You will be the next to be married.

A life of happy and healthy children.

Tradition, tradition, tradition! Keep tradition alive with these sterling silver cake pulls from Peridot Perle’, $55 for six. 985-634-8806

Our Fashion Editor, Patty Beal of Closetopia, a wardrobe consulting service, hand-picked these fabulous and fun accessories.

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When the day finally comes to a close, take some time to lounge in this swank ensemble embellished with Swarovski elements. Tank, $44, pant $59 and hat $24. Three Divas and a Sugar Daddy, 985-288-5550.

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In addition to exercise and eating well prior to the special day, you may need to stimulate your metabolism so that your gown and tux fit just right. Consider a seaweed body wrap.

This thorough two and a half hour session will detoxify and slim you down up to 24 inches (results vary by individual) in just one session. Some brides pair the wrap with a cellulite massage to target specific areas. They feel better when they slip into their swimsuit, like their bikini, for the honeymoon trip. The cellulite massage will also help to reduce even more unwanted inches.

This spring most bridal gowns feature styles that show your arms, underarms and back. If you’re like most women, you’re concerned with unwanted body hair. The options like shaving, waxing or depilatory creams will only result in razor burn, irritated raw skin, unsightly bumps and even burns from the chemicals in the creams. Body sugaring is an advanced all-natural method of hair removal that dates back 2,000 years to the days of Cleopatra. Egyptian women still use this technique to remove their entire facial and body hair prior to marriage because of the positive results. With multiple sessions, the hair will not return.

Finally, prior to the big wedding day, stress may overwhelm some brides and bridegrooms. The ideal stress reliever is a full body massage, which will relax and soothe you.

Whether you carry your tension in the neck, shoulders or back areas, the power of touch is the all-natural solution to pain relief for you and your entire wedding party. Your local independent day spa is waiting to help you achieve the ideal wedding day.

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MAUREEN CLARY—MOE—as she is known, has worn many hats during her life; single mother, breast cancer survivor, businesswoman, home builder, community leader and now as a candidate for Covington’s next mayor in the April 2nd election. Some hats have been easier to wear than others, but each one has shaped the person she is today—an industrious professional woman, dedicated to her family, her community and her commitment to public service. “I am asking Covington to hire me as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), just as you would hire a qualified person to run your business,” she says. “I will bring 30 years of business experience to city hall and an innovative, intelligent approach to creating a more vibrant economy. I see this as an opportunity to take the experience that I have gained over the years, and use it to improve this place I call home.”

Having achieved success in the construction industry, commercial real estate and urban planning throughout her storied career, Moe says her position as executive vice president of Latter and Blum’s property management division, overseeing eight million square feet of properties and managing over 225 employees, is the job that prepared her the most for running a city. “I used to tell the property managers that my job was like being the mayor of a small city. Every morning when I wake up, I am responsible for making sure the lights come on, the bills are paid, and I then have to promote this property.” She currently works as a preeminent independent consultant where the culmination of her years of business expertise, leadership wisdom and arduous work ethic intertwine.

Moe’s vision for Covington involves keeping the city she knows and loves thriving, while forging a successful path for its future. “As a city, we cannot operate in a vacuum. We must build partnerships with and leverage the resources of nearby communities. We need to make people aware that Covington is an excellent place to do business, and also to have a business.” She says within her first 90 days in office she will conduct an operational audit within every department to find out what is working efficiently and what is causing the roadblocks to efficiency. “Once this is determined, we can work on how do we get to where we want to be.”

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love about this city is that it is urban living with a small town feel. I love living in downtown. I love that I can walk to nearly everything, and that there are weekends I don’t even have to get in my car.” As a leader, Moe sees herself as a person willing to ask the tough questions and find solutions. “As the mayor, you have my commitment that every decision will answer these three questions, ‘Is it effective?

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Preservation is paramount, but assessing the diverse needs of the citizenry is also a priority. “Covington is an interesting mix of lifelong residents and residents who have chosen Covington for different reasons. In the environment we live in today, 8:30 to 4:30 is unrealistic. People still want the opportunity to do everything in person, but I want to step up technology so that we can use it in our citizens’ favor.” She would like to see the day when people can do most, if not all, of their business with the city online, when they cannot make it into the physical office. “I would like people to be able to register for sports, apply for permits, contact public works for service requests and monitor the status of those requests—all online,” she says.

Moe is committed to fostering “a culture of excellence” in every aspect of city government. “Everyone from the clerk who takes your utility payment to the voice who answers your call at public works for city services will be expected to perform professionally. From my experience, people crave and respond to great customer service.” Her philosophy is that employees need to be motivated and given the training and tools they need to do their jobs. And they must be held accountable. “I believe that people do not expect perfection, they expect you to be honest and make a great recovery. I can guarantee that if we make a mistake, we will admit it, apologize for it, fix it and move on.”

She and her husband, Peter Link, are parents to a combined family of six adult children and proud grandparents to a dozen grandchildren. They ardently support local non-profits. Peter was recently recognized as one of the Real Men of St. Tammany for his dedication to his family and his community. Moe has been intricately involved with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West since 1999, serving first on the board of directors and then as president and CEO. She also volunteers with the Children’s Advocacy Center, Hope House and is a member of the Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force.

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THE LOSE DAT Team Weight Loss Challenge—the 10 week fitness program exclusive to Franco’s—has people on the Northshore talking. People like Darlene of Mandeville, who signed up for the third season of Lose Dat on the very same day she heard about it.

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Mark Bascle is the fitness director of Franco’s Health Club and Spa in Mandeville. “This program was designed for anyone that has reached that point in their lives where they are no longer willing to wait one more day for change,” he says. “People want some kind of routine when they join a health club. Without a plan and accountability, people often times find themselves unable to follow through on their fitness goals.”

The Lose Dat program is an unprecedented combination of tried and true techniques coupled with Franco’s own fitness finesse. It requires a 10 week commitment, five hours per week.

The competition between teams is partnered with a diverse training routine. Participants are introduced to something new every week which causes “muscle confusion” and prevents the body from reaching a plateau. With a typical workout (doing the same types of exercises a few times a week), muscles become accustomed to the routine and results are minimized. Muscle confusion mixes things up the so the muscles have a harder time adapting. In turn they work harder, and the weight loss results are visibly drastic.

Will McGhee, a grocery produce manager from Lacombe and the top weight loss winner from the 2010 fall season, honored that commitment at the urging of his wife, who had herself lost 20 pounds in the program. His weight had topped out at 316 pounds. He excelled, he says, because of the support of his fellow team members and with the guidance of his personal trainer. “We did every kind of workout you can imagine, in the weight room, on the treadmills, in the pool.

We learned so much about nutrition and proper eating habits,” Will says. By the end of the 2010 Fall

Lose Dat competition he had lost over 67 pounds and has lost a total of over 80 pounds to date. Each season culminates with a fantastic party, complete with prizes.

Julie Hudson, the program director for Franco’s says the team dynamic, not the prizes, is the huge motivator. “The group dynamic brings a sense of camaraderie and accomplishment,” she says. “If you’re going to endure you might as well endure with someone else.” She says some teams even stay together after the program ends for regular weekly work outs, waiting for the next Lose Dat Challenge to launch.

Last season, the 11-member winning team, the “Red Hots,” lost a total of 258 pounds and a combined average of 11.5 percent total body weight. Everyone on the team agreed that personal trainer Rob Jacob, team captain Kathy Mays and the bonds of friendship formed within those 10 weeks, inspired them and kept them motivated. “I had been a

member of Franco’s for years,” team member Lee Mackenzie says, “but I was too intimidated to take classes.” She says during Lose Dat the group effort was what kept her going. “Everyone is losing weight and it’s the team dynamic that really inspires you.” Mark says belonging to a team instills confidence and pride, “We see people start to come out of their shells. They are not just members of our health club; they are part of our Franco’s family. We find it extremely important to establish a solid connection with our members.”

Karen and Bill Magee are part of the Lose Dat and Franco’s communities. They will both return for the spring session. Karen returns as a motivational coach, while Bill will participate again as a team member. “At age 56 I just felt like I needed get fit again. I heard a lot about Lose Dat. The most important part of the program for me was to learn about how much garbage we put into our body and how simple it is to adopt a healthy lifestyle with the food we eat.”

Over the first two seasons, the Lose Dat Challenge has seen 220 people lose a combined 3700 pounds, and seen people meet and exceed their fitness goals. Sandy Franco, founder and owner of Franco’s says it has been amazing to see.

“When people go through a challenging experience together, something happens. They far exceed their capabilities and it may not have happened if it weren’t for the encouragement of their team mates. When it ends, there is a sense of accomplishment and bonds are formed that last a lifetime.”

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Karen & Bill Magee lost 31 pounds combined. THIS PAGE, TOP: Will McGhee, before and after, is the Top “Lose Dat” Winner in 2010. LEFT: The “Lose Dat” Red Team: Khristina Lombas, Judy Bourgeois, Franco’s Personal Trainer, Rob Jacob, Sara Laurence, Jill Bourgeois, Lee Mackenzie. RIGHT: Hope Sharp, who has lost over 50 pounds with the program, says “Before Lose Dat, I had struggled with my weight for over 20 years. This program is perfect for anyone looking to lose weight, get healthy and get back control of their bodies.”

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2011 MARKS THE SESQUICENTENNIAL (150 years) of Ponchatoula’s incorporation in 1861. Like all the major cities in Tangipahoa Parish, Ponchatoula began as a railroad settlement in the mid-nineteenth century.

The construction of the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad through this area in 1852 and 1853 prompted settlers to move to the first railroad crossing north of the swamps. In the van of the railroad construction crews was a company surveyor named James B. Clarke, who purchased a section of land and surveyed a town he would call Ponchatoula. Clarke laid out city blocks, common areas for schools, parks and streets, and began selling lots in his new town in late 1854.

The piney woods settlement of Ponchatoula was named for the nearby Ponchatoula River to the west of the city. The name Ponchatoula is a Choctaw term meaning hanging hair, a reference to the abundant Spanish moss which festoons area trees.

Additional settlers moved to Ponchatoula and the village was incorporated in February 1861, just weeks before the outbreak of the Civil War. The war’s destruction and subsequent reconstruction period slowed the growth of

the community, but by 1870, Ponchatoula boasted a population of 320 souls.

The economy of the Ponchatoula area during the nineteenth century was centered on farming and lumbering of both pine and cypress timber. The pace of economic activity quickened in the opening years of the twentieth century with the emergence of the strawberry industry as a major cash crop for area farmers. By 1910, there were over a thousand residents of Ponchatoula and the downtown area had developed with a number of impressive brick buildings along the main street.

During the decade of the 1920’s two large cypress lumber mills operated at the southern edge of Ponchatoula conducting logging activities in the nearby swamps. This industrial growth sparked a concurrent increase in the municipal, educational and social infrastructure in the community. The importance of lumbering on the area economy later declined as mill operations concluded with the cutting of the last viable cypress trees in the swamp. The strawberry industry also declined after World War II and Ponchatoula came to adopt a more varied economy. Many workers commuted from Ponchatoula to work in chemical and industrial plants along

Photo from Tangipahoa Tourism

TOP: An old postcard from Ponchatoula’s past.

ABOVE: Besides strawberries, Ponchatoula is best known for its antiques. the Mississippi River and the city gradually became more of a “bedroom community.”

In recent decades Ponchatoula has become known as “America’s Antique City,” because of the profusion of antique stores and related businesses which have developed in the downtown area. Ponchatoula’s Strawberry Festival held each April, attracts visitors by the tens of thousands to enjoy the charm of the “Strawberry Capital.”

The opening years of the twenty-first century find Ponchatoula to be a vibrant and dynamic community, which has been able to retain that small town atmosphere so attractive to families seeking a new home.

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BY NATURE, human beings are drawn toward connections. Usually, the earliest and most sustaining connections we experience are with family. Mental illness is a family experience—shared together, but suffered separately. It is unlikely that people navigate their lives unscathed by the distress that mental illness can create for families. The incidence of mental illness in the U.S. population is estimated to be one in four persons, with one in five families affected.

These families encounter a profoundly unique suffering in their experience of illness given the influence that symptoms may have on interpersonal relationships. Relational suffering is described as a complex, intense, human experience that involves the loss of relationships with significant others. Families describe that often, it is not the family member with the mental illness that suffers the most, but rather the other family members.

Children are particularly impacted by mental illness diagnosed in family members.

Mental illness impacts on parenting. For example, studies find that parents who have mental illness offer less sensitive and competent parenting, with depressed mothers less likely to be emotionally available and affectionate. These families have lower cohesion and poorer communication than other families. Interventions with a mental health professional for families affected by mental illness, can be effective in lending support to work with children across the developmental spectrum rather than considering a child’s age as an obstacle in treatment.

For example, psycho-education interventions with a depressed parent and children can increase the understanding of mental illness and lower the risk of the children internalizing the symptomology. Family members typically want to be involved, and appropriate referrals can help facilitate this process.

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blue, (as but try BEFORE BATHING BECAME routine it was once considered unhealthy) ladies would a rut. pick a bouquet made up of alyssum and roses, and keep it handy to improve the quality of the air around them. As time went by, the elegant ladies of the Victorian era made these sweet smelling bouquets into small, tightly gathered arrangements of aromatic flowers which they bound together with colorful ribbon and often wore on the bodice. These were called tussie-mussies or nosegays as they literally kept the nose gay.

Floriography—the language of flowers— came into use during the Victorian era to communicate messages which were otherwise socially unacceptable to voice. One could send flowers or plants to a lover or sweetheart to convey special meaning.

Flowers used in courtship, weddings and other special occasions took on secret hidden meanings. White lilies and lily of the valley were frequently used in bridal bouquets to indicate the bride was pure of heart, trustworthy, humble and sweet. Red roses symbolized true love, and any solid colored rose was a confirmation of true love.

not fall intoon the reception tables Floralto arrangements could be embellished with ivy to signify love, honor and thoughtfulness. Bridal bouquets made from violets communicated friendship, fidelity, affection and love. As baby’s breath and red roses both carried the meaning of everlasting love, they also came to be a part of many bridal bouquets.

The orchid was the elegant symbol of love, beauty and refinement and usually indicated wealth; while magnolias signified beauty, love of nature, nobility and splendor. Red tulips declared that, “You are loved.” If you wished to be more subtle one sent petite sunflowers to signify, “You are adored.” Jonquils denoted desire (definitely a feeling not to be voiced in good company in Victorian times) and violets remembrance.

It is interesting and exciting today to see how we can incorporate these Victorian meanings into our present day use of flowers in arrangements. Trying to plan a garden around “flower messages” may be challengDr. Kristen UnKauf, LPC is located ing, the results at 222but N. Vermont St., Ste. Hcan in be lots of fun when Covington,these and canmessages be contactedto a friend. sending at www.kristenunkauf.com or by calling 778-6280. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and has presented at both local and national conferences on the topic of counselor education.

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WRITTEN BY CANDACE WATKINS, MAYOR OF COVINGTON

IN APRIL THE VOTERS of Covington will elect a new mayor and council, and in just a couple of months a new face and writer will appear in this spot to represent them. While I support term limits, I will leave kicking and screaming, but it will be time. In Covington the limit is two terms. Boy, eight years can fly by and they were the best of my life. And as hard as it will be to leave it behind, I believe that a different perspective, fresh energy, new priorities and renewed creativity bring opportunity to our city. Long term incumbency can lead to complacency and the phrase, “because that’s the way we’ve always done it.”

Those who don’t support term limits will argue that it’s up to the people to decide. It’s a tall order to

challenge a long term incumbent with years of established influence, and what we in Louisiana have come to call political machines and wealthy war chests. I prefer the level playing field insured by term limits and I applaud those who offer themselves for public service.

Either way, the voters of Covington have some major decisions to make in April, and I encourage them to carefully consider their choices, but most of all to make them and make them count in the voting booth.

The right to vote has been hard won, and each time you exercise it, you honor the people who have fought and died for your right to do it. Your vote is your voice.

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WRITTEN BY FREDDY DRENNAN, MAYOR OF SLIDELL

SPRING IS AROUND the corner. There’s no better way to celebrate the great weather than by heading out to Heritage Park to enjoy the city’s Bayou Jam concert series.

The free concerts return on March 13 with a performance by the 2005 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Topcats, and continue on March 27 with Slidell’s favorite band, Witness. On April 10 Group Therapy will play all your favorite classic rock songs.

Bayou Jam is now in its ninth season. The concerts have become a great way for family and friends to come together and celebrate music and community spirit. So grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and head on out to Heritage Park on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

This Louisiana Cultural District and Main Street event is brought to you by the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural and Public Affairs, its Commission on the Arts and the city’s 2010–2011 cultural season sponsors. I would personally like to thank the city’s sponsors who help make all of the city’s cultural programming possible.

For more information on any of the city’s cultural events, please call 985-646-4375 or visit the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us. For the latest city news updates and information about upcoming events, follow the “City of Slidell” on Facebook and Twitter. In the event of inclement weather, check city’s website or call for a recorded message with the latest information.

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MANDEVILLE LIVE! At the Mandeville Trailhead starts on Friday, March 11 and continues for five weeks. Admission is free. Pack your blankets and chairs, bring family and friends and join us for some great entertainment. Each Friday concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Scheduled performances for March are: March 11, Swingaroux, March 18, The Distractions, and March 25, Sgt. Pepper Beatles Tribute. Hope to see you there!

Our Saturday community market from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Vendors, artisans, seasonal workshops and entertainment are planned. For more vendor or performance information call Donna Bleakley at 985-624-3147 or email mandevillemarket@gmail.com.

A fund raiser for Officer Silky Sullivan (Silky’s Soirée) will be held on March 26 at the Trailhead. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be live music by The Huey Ps, and local restaurants and the FOP will offer food. One hundred percent of proceeds go to a scholarship fund in Silky’s name. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Police Department, my office or from any Mandeville Police Officer. Teachers at MHS also have them available through Officer Joe Downs, the School Resource Officer. $1000 cash and autographed Saints footballs will be raffled at the event. Tickets are $10 each and you need not be present to win. Come out and help us rally for Silky.

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Every Saturday & Wednesday, Enjoy Downtown Covington at the Farmers Market browsing and purchasing homemade and homegrown items alongside live demonstrations, musical performances and everyone’s favorite-samples. Covington City Hall.

Saturdays 8 a.m.–12 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Every Saturday, The Camellia City Market is a true farmer’s market which focuses primarily on regionally grown fresh produce, but also incorporates produce related goods and food service items as well as local entertainment, to provide a sense of the local culture.

Olde Town Slidell. 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

March 1, Louisiana Small Business Development Center presents: From Liability to Stability, Understanding Business Insurance at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, Hammond.

10 a.m.–12 p.m. Call 985-549-3831, lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org or www.lsbdc.org.

March 2, Hammond Chamber’s Ham’nd Eggs at Inner Parish Security Corporation. 7–9 a.m., 43222 Pecan Ridge Dr., Hammond. Call 985-345-4457.

families donating their time to raise money.

Call 985-345-8811.

March 11, Join the Northlake Newcomers for fun and card games at Northlake Newcomers Game Day Luncheon. 10 a.m., Vintage Court, 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington. Reservations required. Call 985-845-0013 or infonewcomers@aol.com.

March 17, Pajamas & Play: Seussical at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. Since this is a Pajamas & Play presentation, children ages 10 and under can wear their pjs and enjoy milk and cookies before going home. 6:30 p.m. Call 985-543-4371 or www.columbiatheatre.org.

March 18, Five Free Friday concerts featuring The Distractions. 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Admission is free.

Call 985-624-3147 or www.cityofmandeville.com.

March 19–20, 2010 Old Mandeville Jane Austen Festival. Bring the family out to view artisans and

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March 20, Woofstock 2011 to benefit St. Tammany Humane Society. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Pelican Park’s Castine Center, Mandeville. Low cost vaccines, microchipping, flea and tick preventative, costumes, music, food and fun! Call 985-893-PETS or www.sthumane.org.

March 24, Spring Job Fair at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Slidell. This job fair is free and open to the public. More than 40 employers will be on hand to meet with job seekers. Come dressed for success and ready to interview. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Call 985-645-3535 or 985-645-3545.

March 25, Five Free Friday concerts featuring Sgt. Pepper Beatles Tribute. 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

Admission is free. Call 985-624-3147 or www.cityofmandeville.com.

March 2–3, TARC Radiothon on Northshore Broadcasting’s 96.5. This event features local celebrities, public servants, business leaders and

March 25, Professional Women of St. Tammany presents “The Phenomenal Woman Retreat.” Guest speakers Sally-Ann Roberts, Chef John Besh and Patti Beal. Registration: 8 a.m. The Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville. www.pw-st.org or betty@sygnvs.com.

March 19, Anne Dale will host the 4th Annual Saint Joseph Altar at 12 Saint Ann Dr., Mandeville, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is free but in the tradition of a Saint Joseph Altar, cash donations and non-perishable food items will be collected and donated to the Covington Food Bank. Call 985-626-4266.

March 4, Krewe of Omega Parade. 6:30 p.m., starting on Tornado Dr., Hammond.

March 4, Krewe of Selene Parade. 6:30 p.m., starting on Pontchartrain Dr., Slidell.

March 4, Original Krewe of Orpheus Parade.

7 p.m., starting on Hwy. 22, Mandeville.

March 5, Krewe of Salt Bayou Parade. 2 p.m., Slidell.

March 8, Krewe of Lions Parade. 10 a.m., downtown Covington.

March 8, Krewe of Covington Parade. Following Lyons, downtown Covington.

March 8, Krewe of Skunks Parade. 1 p.m., Lacombe.

March 8, Krewe of Chahta-Ima Parade. 1 p.m., Lacombe.

March 20, Chef Soirée, benefitting the Youth Service Bureau. 5–9 p.m. at Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Taste specialties from more than 85 of the Northshore’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Live music, raffle, parade, fireworks finale and more. Call 985-893-2570.

March 23, The St. Tammany West, East and Hammond Chambers of Commerce will co-host a luncheon at Benedict’s in Mandeville, with featured speaker Dan Juneau of Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI). 11:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Call 892-3216 ext. 2 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

March 26, Fourth Annual Covington Clean & Green Race at the Covington Trailhead. Registration: 7 a.m., Race: 8 a.m. Call 985.875.0023 or www.keepcovingtonbeautiful.org.

March 26, The Madisonville Junior High 5K Race/1Mile Fun Run and Spring Fair. Race will be begin and end at the Pine Street Park in Madisonville. Check-in: 7 a.m. The school fair will follow from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. with food, entertainment, games and prizes for all ages. Call 985-773-3969 or 504-439-6118 or www.madisonvillejunior.stpsb.org.

March 27, Children’s Museum of St. Tammany 4th annual fundraising event “Celebration of Discovery— Oh, the Places You’ll Geaux!” 6–10 p.m. at the Castine Center, Mandeville. Live and silent auction, food from area restaurants, live entertainment and more. Email celebrationtickets@bellsouth.net or www.jlgc.net.

March 31, The Benedictine Players of St. Scholastica Academy present, Annie. 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 985-892-2540, ext. 104.

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March 5, Krewe of Bush Parade. 9 a.m., Bush.

demonstrations of the era. All festival goers and participants are encouraged to wear costumes of the era. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Old Mandeville Trailhead. Call 985-624-5683 or www.janeaustenfestival.org.

March 26, Pontchartrain Elementary’s annual Spring Fling, “A Cajun Fais Do Do,” from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Food, games, prizes and student performances. Fun Run at 8 a.m. Call Kristina Pearson at 504-606-9280.

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Northshore Rising Professionals Energize the Chamber

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

DURING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, several dynamics take place at once. Not only is there give and take, speaking and listening, with leaders, doers and followers present, there is also a flow and transfer of energy taking place.

As CEO of our Chamber, I attend some but not all, of our active committees’ meetings. Most are held monthly, with action steps taken by members in between, and staff support where needed. However, in the first month of the year I do attend each meeting and brief each one on some of the specific goals of other committees and goal-related events we have planned in the Chamber year ahead. We have a lot going on at once, so this verbal communication is important. But while I am there to speak, I also listen and observe.

One of our youngest committees is the Northshore Rising Professionals—the NRPs. In its third year, energy is high and goals ambitious. They boast over 50 active members and their 2011 goals include: collaboration with other committees, provide social and networking opportunities, increase committee and Chamber membership, and community outreach.

I left the NRP meeting filled with positive energy!

I “caught it” from their members. Because of it, I expect great things from NRPs this year. If you want to “catch it” too, visit our website for more info on the NRPs and our other positively active committees at www.sttammanychamber.org.

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They boast over 50 active members and their 2011 goals include: collaboration with other committees, provide social and networking opportunities, increase committee and Chamber membership, and community outreach.

Chamber Ambassadors keep the Heart Beating

WRITTEN BY DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT, EAST ST. TAMMANY

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THE EAST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER has installed its new Board of Directors for 2011 and is moving full speed ahead with the Program of Work. The Chamber provides its members with the tools they need to be successful in being able to provide for their families or in order to keep their business and community viable. I always say, the membership is the heart of any chamber. The Ambassador Program is a vital source to the Chamber. Although every single member has the responsibility of being both a good representative of the Chamber and an advocate for the Chamber, it is the responsibility of the formal Ambassadors group to keep that heart beating. The Ambassadors serve as the liaison between the Chamber members and the Chamber leadership so that business needs can be met and so that leadership in the Chamber is acutely aware of how members can better be served on a local, state, and even on the federal level.

Mark Baham of STARC, Committee Chairman of the Ambassador group explained, “Some of the richest

resources in St. Tammany Parish are the wonderful, generous-hearted people who live here. Many of those same individuals, as a business owner or as a professional, are keenly aware of the advantage of networking and working together in order to make St. Tammany Parish (the fastest growing parish and the fourth largest parish in the State of Louisiana) an even better place for all of us.”

“Ambassadors serve as greeters at each monthly luncheon and at events such as the Business After Hours. Each new member is adopted by and ambassador as soon as they join. Then, the ambassador, who is the first point of contact, link new members with current members; thereby continuing to develop an even stronger Chamber group. Good ambassadors, in essence, are the public relations face and heart of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce.” To find out more about membership or the Ambassador program, check out www.estchamber.com.

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3| The City of Slidell’s Commission on the Arts has announced Carol Wolfram as the recipient of the 2010 BRAVO! Award. Mrs. Wolfram was honored for her long-term commitment to the arts.

4| During a milk-drinking campaign across Southeast Louisiana, Madisonville Elementary increased its milk consumption by 139 percent and was the overall winner of the Moo Dat contest. The grand prize consisted of $5,000, a pep rally with Gumbo, the Saints mascot, three Saintsations and a visit from Saints player, Malcolm Jenkins.

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