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contents May 2012 ENTERPRISING WOMAN Experience Meets Excellence— Dr. Elizabeth Dimitri, DO, Dimitri Dermatology & Cosmetic Center................... 18

HEALTH & FITNESS Is Walking Speed a Health Predictor? ............................7 The Truth About Porcelain Veneers ................................9 Families That Smile Together ......................................... 11 Skin Surgery—It’s What We Do ..................................... 15

BEAUTY & STYLE Put Your Best Breast Forward!........................................ 13 Mediterranean Blues: Fashion Editor’s Picks ............ 24 Shopping Scene.................................................................. 26

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What is Ancillary Probate? .............................................. 20 Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is .......................... 21

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

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Mommy Keenest................................................................. 10 May Day! May Day!—Come to the Garden............... 23 Book Review: Revive Your Mind and Refresh Your Spirit .............................................................. 26

TOP SALONS AND SPAS Make the Most of Your Me Time ................................... 14 Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms ................................. 17

COMMUNITY Moments to Remember— Daddy Daughter Photo Contest ......................................6

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Northlake Academy of Music Makes Strides ...............8 Memories With Our Moms .............................................. 12

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Private Beach—The Truth About Tanning ................. 22 High Notes From the Hats Off Luncheon .................. 27 April Events........................................................................... 28 Look Ahead and Prepare ................................................. 32 Mandeville Wins Cleanest City Award ........................ 32 Go Green—Save Some Green ....................................... 32 Around Town........................................................................ 33 On the Cusp of Growth .................................................... 34 Covington Competes for State Title ............................ 35 East St. Tammany Launches New Website ................ 35 Continuing Recovery ........................................................ 35

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I CANNOT SPEAK for everyone else, but by Signature _____________________________________ the time the month of May rolls around, I am feeling spent. It is like when you reach the Date ________________________________________ top of the hill on that rollercoaster, just before you speed down the incline. You think you’ll be ready, but you realize you really are not!

In the end though, May will come and go, and everyone will make it through the school year, have the right dress for prom, the outfit they need for graduation, the right amount of lip gloss for the dance recital, and just the right veil for that first communion.

All of us moms will get the chance to relax on our special Sunday in May. We should remember some of the wisdom to making it through these stressful times that we learned from our own mothers, who I am sure, felt just as overwhelmed as we did at many times in their lives.

This issue, in fact, features our staff sharing some of our favorite mom-isms.

Meet an Enterprising Woman who specializes in keeping women looking their best.

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Enjoy the ride during this month made especially for moms. Take some time out for yourself, join friends, and remember that everything really will fall into place.

Congratulations to my daughter who makes her first communion this month. Above all, take time out to thank your own mother for all the sacrifices she made for you. Happy Mother’s Day!

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OVER THE YEARS there have been a number of studies that have attempted to draw correlations between various aspects of health and walking speed. It makes a lot of sense. If you are able to walk faster, you are probably more comfortable walking, therefore you will probably walk more. Walking burns more calories, helps retain muscle strength, and offers a whole host of other health benefits.

The most recent study of this type looks at the link between walking speed and knee osteoarthritis. It was published last month in Arthritis Care and Research. In this study, 1,858 participants were timed when walking.

It turns out that the population that consistently walked faster had less knee pain and less evidence of knee joint degeneration than those who walked more slowly. “That’s a no-brainer!” I hear you saying. “Of course they walk faster. Their knees don’t hurt!”

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For Pope John Paul II High School senior, Amanda Ahner, an experience that nearly took her father’s life, a collision with a drunk driver, has become the catalyst for her will to make a difference. She plays a leadership role as Vice President of Students Against Substance Abuse It’s even possible to reduce (S.A.S.A.), where she takes the helm at planning arthritic knee pain once it many events like Safe Driving Week and Red Ribbon Week, dedicated to encouraging students to has begun! stand up against drugs. Aside from that, Amanda and her father share his experience with students to I agree. But what we also know is that as Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material.

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Amanda’s outstanding academic performance, The good news is that whether your knees added to volleyball, theater and service as a already hurt or if you just want to prevent counselor at a local day camp, round out her arthritis, there are things that you can do contributions to her community. Amanda plans to now to start walking faster and therefore attend LSU to pursue a degree in sociology with keep your knees healthy. It’s even possible to a concentration in criminology. She would like reduce arthritic knee pain once it has begun! to follow up with law school, become a federal Now of course, I’m not advocating that you prosecutor, and ultimately work for the FBI. hastily begin a walking program at an accelCongratulations to Amanda Ahner, our May 2012 Terry Masters of Charter Business with Amanda Ahner. erated pace. Nor am I saying to start walking Charter Business HERO award winner.

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“EVERYONE HERE TRULY loves what they do,” says Leslie Domingues, owner of Northlake Academy of Music, 2 0 11 which was voted Northshore’s Best music school for 2011. Leslie was named Professional Woman of St. Tammany in 2009.

She has been teaching music for over 23 years in addition to fulfilling her roles as a devoted mother of three, wife to her husband Paul, and entrepreneur. Her passion has always been working with children and creating new programs for music development.

“I absolutely love teaching, but my first love is children, and so thus began the evolution of the preschool program I ultimately Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. created.” In 1998, Leslie created Tots-N-Tunes This ad may not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or return this proof will not alter contract LLCobligations. to provide local children with lessons featuring live music, percussion instruments, guest musicians, language songs, creative movement and much more. It grew quickly, reaching near 5000 children and ultimately evolved into Northlake Academy of Music with a base location in Mandeville, and five satellite locations.

Northlake offers programs for ages ranging from 12 months to adult including private, semi-private and group lessons in piano, violin, guitar, voice, drums, pre-choir and choir. “We will teach any person—at any age,” she notes. Leslie will open a new loca2 0 11 tion of her academy at 375 Asbury Drive in Mandeville this summer. The new facility will feature a violin room, an expanded Tots-N-Tunes room a choir room, and private studios. Music lessons at the studio are set in a relaxed, loving, positive environment.

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The determination of the type of veneer is determined by the dentist after an evaluation and conversation with the patient to clarify their goals. Underlying tooth color, existing wear patterns, length of the final veneer, position of existing teeth, lip position and facial symmetry are many aspects that must be taken into consideration before the procedure is started.

Tooth preparation is the key to both beauty and longevity! For patients with mild to moderate color change and minimal wear patterns, preparations that remain in the enamel layer allow for the strongest, most beautiful, and most life-like result.

For patients with tetracycline type staining or misaligned teeth, more aggressive tooth preparation may be needed to achieve the desired result. Many times these restorations must be finished in the dentin (second layer of the tooth) which slightly lowers the bond strength to the veneer.

When considering treatment, it is important to ask the appropriate questions and communicate your expectations. Ask the dentist to show you photographs of their own completed treatment. Spend the time getting comfortable with the dentist’s protocol, especially the emphasis he or she places on the temporaries.

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EVERY MOTHER’S DAY I reminisce about my mothers. My deceased biological Mom _____________________________________________ (Nora) and living adopted Mom (Bea). I recall Attendees will have a choice of threeSignature tracks including: the hundreds of children I have interviewed S o c i a l M e d i a • e M a r ke t i n g • G e t t i n g S t a r t e d Date ________________________________________________ Sponsorships and Booth Space Available and asked to respond to intake questions, “Mother’s name?” Easy answer and the child $59 Early Bird (first 100 registrants) often also knows his mother’s middle name $79 per person as well.

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I did my doctoral work on children’s behavior, in residential treatment, and maternal contact. I learned that children can accept mother’s absence if she has good reason to be absent (deceased) or is consistent with visiting. Overall, children who had mothers who visited them routinely demonstrated more positive than negative behavior.

Discipline and motherhood go together.

Not all discipline practices fit every child.

The child who is outgoing, talkative, extroverted needs short timeouts and suffers away from the action. Solitary confinement is difficult for an extrovert. The child who is ingoing, quiet, introverted needs a “time in”—that is placing a chair in the middle of the room. This is a better way of capturing his attention. Taking the introverted child Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. aside and talking to him alone enforces This ad may not be used without permission from G&A Publishing. Failure to acknowledge or return this proof will not alter contract obligations. the behavior that needs to be corrected.

He likes the one-on-one attention whereas the extroverted child wants to be with the others, the introverted child enjoys time away from everyone.

In all cases the briefest time necessary to correct the behavior is best. “Stand right there, and count silently to 30 by spelling each number.” Or saying, “Go to your room, and when you get a grip, you may rejoin the family for dinner.” Extroverts take ownership of the situation and “get a grip” immediately.

Mothers are observant and know the nuances of what discipline practices work best for each child. Grandmothers are like this too.

On a personal note, readers who follow my column may recall that my son, David, was married last May. He and his wife Rosa, are expecting their first child this May. I’ll update y’all every now and then about how we are doing.

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Our Editor, Amy Bouton with her mother, Audrey: “My mother taught me that you should do for others because you want to, without expecting anything in return. She also taught me how to sew, and that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.”

Art Director Cheryl Sohn, pictured with her daughter Erin, and her mother Shirley: “My Mom tau ght me the wonderful phrase ‘th is too shall pass,’ when raising children .”

Account Executive Annie Simon pictured with her mother Connie: “My mother taught me the real meaning of love. She always said, ‘Love is not about saying it. It’s about showing it.’ ”

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The first parts of the body affected by pregnancy are often the breasts. Women generally go up at least one band size and one cup size during pregnancy because of many factors. Among them, the body’s own preparation for breast feeding, swollen breasts and a rib cage that is changing to accommodate a growing baby. During pregnancy a woman’s maternity bra needs will depend on how much and how often her body changes. It’s more important than ever to wear the right size bra. An ill-fitting bra can cause pressure on sensitive, tender and sore breasts. In contrast, a well supporting bra will alleviate unnecessary strain on your neck and shoulders caused by heavier breasts.

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Look for bras that are 100 percent cotton or a cotton blend. The bra you select should have the capability to accommodate the many changes that accompany motherhood. Consider whether or not you plan to nurse your baby, and invest in a comfortable, durable nursing bra as well. There are many bras designed to fit several band and cup sizes to allow for your body’s fluctuations during this time. Most importantly women should be able to choose bras that are functional but still retain their personal style!

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She notes that as a stylist, she personally gains a great deal from feedback and inquiries from clients. “I like to immediately get on the same page with my clients. For example, if someone asks for a trim, I will first determine what their idea of a trim is, so that we can establish what the client means precisely,” she says. “It is also good to let your stylist know what you don’t want, so that we do not repeat that hairstyle or technique.” Casey also says she and most stylists agree that if you are unhappy with something about your cut after you leave the salon, come back to the stylist so they can tweak it to make you happy. “Our ultimate goal is to have a happy client. We want people to ask about your stylist. We like nothing more than an open line of communication.”

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IT IS SO RARE—that precious time we have to ourselves. Many of us use this time to tend to our own personal care through a fresh hairstyle, or grooming and pampering at our local spa. When you do decide to get away and plunge into that new style or day at the spa, here are some ideas from the experts about what to expect, and how to make the most of your visit.

Dora Ochoa has nearly 15 years experience as a spa owner. Through her Body Sugaring USA Day Spa, she handles the most personal aspects of grooming for both women and men. “The most important thing to know is that your spa professional should be well trained and have experience in delicate areas,” she says. “Also, do not be embarrassed to ask us anything. I have heard and seen just about everything and I probably have a solution to address your concerns.”

Dora says for her personal practice, discretion and personal, prompt attention is key.

“When people come to see me, they are the only appointment I have at that time slot. I offer them a very discreet setting, so even when they are having work done in the bikini line area, they are well-covered and made to feel at ease. The bottom line is that every client should be treated with the utmost respect.”

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HER LOVE OF EVERYTHING SCIENTIFIC coupled with her fondness for visual stimulation, has proven to be an excellent marriage for Dr. Elizabeth Dimitri, DO of Dimitri Dermatology.

“I was always the girl who wanted to make everyone more beautiful. This is what drew me to dermatology,” she says. “With dermatology, I can utilize my scientific brain, and I can literally see the pathology—what I am diagnosing.”

Locations of Dimitri Dermatology on both the Northshore and Southshore, have served the medical and cosmetic dermatologic needs of this region for the past decade.

With dermatology regularly on the cusp of innovation, Elizabeth and her colleagues recognize the importance of offering those innovations to every community they serve. “In our Covington office, our patients already know how dedicated we are to their medical dermatology needs,” Elizabeth notes. “Our goal is to offer the same standard of medical care, infused with more cosmetic treatment options.

We are equally as dedicated to patient-centered care when it comes to the cosmetic branch of dermatology. Add to that the fifty-plus years of combined medical experience which our staff has earned, and our patients win all around.”

Standards such as laser treatments, Botox, fillers and Microdermabrasion are offered at what Elizabeth describes as competitive prices.

“We truly do give patients what they need as opposed to what they do not need,” she stresses. “For example, we only recommend treatments that will produce the best outcome for our patients. We listen to what patients ultimately wish to accomplish, tell them what we

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can utilize to accomplish that goal, and give them a realistic scenario of how close we can come to that goal with the tools at our disposal.

We tailor each person’s plan to fit their specific needs. We aim for the most efficient process to obtain the optimum outcome.”

Patients may see the use of fillers such as Sculptra®, which stimulates tissue to actually grow collagen, in combination with other options like Alpha Hydroxy acids and laser techniques. Elizabeth says no laser platform is out of reach for her team, and the results they achieve with laser therapy are remarkable. “Our laser nurse is an RN (registered nurse) and she has produced superb results, under the supervision of a physician, on patients with everything from Rosacea to simple hair removal.”

Soon two more communities will benefit from the Dimitri Dermatology team. Elizabeth and her colleagues have committed their resources to serving the underserved, less populated communities of Bogalusa and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. “We have patients now who will literally travel hours to have their skin ailment, or their child’s ailment, seen by a physician,” she says. “We are dedicated to bringing these necessary services to these areas so that no one will have to travel 100 miles to see us.” These offices will now be able to accommodate patients with skin cancers, eczema, psoriasis, acne and common childhood skin disorders that need specialized care.

“Dermatology is blossoming, and when we merge the medical and cosmetic areas of our practice we create a formula that we are confident about offering to all of our patients—especially those who have not had the benefits of our services until now.”

As a wife and mother, Elizabeth stresses to her family the importance of slathering on the sunscreen, especially during the weekend hiking adventures they embark on regularly. But when she is home, she sheds her doctor’s smock for her Mom frock. “Children are so easily amazed,” she says. “It reminds me to notice the small details in life that I might otherwise miss.” Elizabeth says an experience as a teenager really impacted the way she prioritizes as an adult. “As a teen I volunteered at a local hospital with children who suffered from terminal brain tumors. Seeing those families go through what they did taught me at a young age what was really important in life.”

As a result, family is paramount, and helping others is next in line.

Because dermatology is an area of medicine with visible results, which can greatly impact the quality of someone’s life, it only feeds into what Elizabeth describes as her “Fairy Godmother” syndrome.

“Most problems can be addressed, but they must first be assessed.

Teens, for example, should come in at the earliest stages of acne, because we can begin to treat it. Everyone wants to feel and look their best. We can help you do it.” The same holds true for conditions like psoriasis and common skin cancers. “Dermatology is my joie de vivre,” she says. “And every member of our team is here for the same goal—we are all committed to providing the best care and outcome for all of our patients.”

To schedule an appointment at the location of Dimitri Dermatology’s Slidell or Covington offices, please call 504-465-8390. Additional locations include Kenner, New Orleans East, Bogalusa and Bay St. Louis, MS. Visit dimitriderm.com for more information.

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Remember to clean bird baths or maybe Clean beds and turn the old mulch to add one or two in the yard. Surround these aerate the soil and release new nutrients. with some lantana or butterfly bush and Now add a thin coat of fresh mulch or you will please all the winged things in your compost to protect plants from the heat. garden!

Look for sources of natural fertilizer to add to Okay—time to get out and start checkyour compost mix—rabbit pellets or chicken ing items off the list. By the way, as you are and cow manure will help the vigor of your clipping those knockout roses, remember plants. When cleaning fish, the water and to make a bouquet for Mom and wish her excess from the cleaning can also be added Happy Mother’s Day—from you and from Colors represented on this proof areMother an approximation of actual printed material. to the beds as fertilizer.

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As a stylist, many people are surprised when they ask about my favorite color. The answer is white—for what it does for all of the other colors! Coupled with white; greens look clearer, reds look deeper, browns look richer, pinks look fresher and as seen in this month’s fashion picks—blues look crisper. Ditch the khakis and open your wardrobe to the colorful world of white!

Layered camis in shades of turquoise and seafoam under this spring essential, white jean jacket, create a “cute ‘n casual” outfit. Jacket $79, cami’s $18 each, two quartz-like necklaces starting at $24, all from Laurier, 985-875-0823.

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This linen floral tunic will make you feel like you’re at sea without even boarding a ship. Tunic, $145, five-strand pearl necklace $145. Both from California Drawstrings Northshore, 985-327-7300.

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Detail meets design in this über-flattering dress, whether you are cruising the world on an ocean liner or enjoying an evening out with friends here at home. Long sleeve dress $174, The Villa, 985-626-9797.

Remember the accessories. Start with these fun bracelets from The Villa starting at $18, 985-626-9797.

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Our Fashion Editor, Patty Beal of Closetopia, a wardrobe consulting service, hand-picked these fabulous and fun outfits. She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

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High Notes From the Hats Off Luncheon WRITTEN BY AMY BOUTON PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

WITHIN THE LOVELY SETTING of a mild spring day and a group of elegant ladies and gentlemen, Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington played host to our annual Sophisticated Woman Hats Off Luncheon. With a silent auction, an inspirational keynote address and question and answer session by locally, nationally and internationally renowned Chef Susan Spicer, coupled with an informative speech by Jenny Dexter, director of the Hats Off beneficiary and local non-profit, HOYST ( Homeless Outreach for the Youth in St. Tammany), guests were both uplifted and entertained.

Sophisticated Woman Associate Publisher, Sarah Cottrell and local radio personality Charles Dowdey of the Lake 94.7, served as mistress and master of ceremony and had the privilege of announcing the 2011 Enterprising Woman of the Year, as voted in by our readers. Georgie Brooks Myrtle of Georgie’s English Kitchen and Garden,

and Sophisticated Woman’s December 2011 Enterprising Woman was duly honored. She was elated as she graciously accepted her award from Sarah. Congratulations Georgie!

Sophisticated Woman fashion editor, Patty Beal, was the official judge of our yearly hat contest. This year Ellen La Roca was awarded Most Interesting hat, while former Sophisticated Woman Enterprising Woman from January 2012, Grace Comeaux-Piro won for Most Beautiful hat. Keynote speaker, Chef Susan Spicer, was available before the luncheon to mingle with guests and sign copies of her book, Crescent City Cooking:Unforgettable Recipes From Susan Spicer’s New Orleans.

As is the case every year, net proceeds from this event benefit a local non-profit. This year, thanks to many generous sponsors, donors, luncheon attendees and the hard work of the dedicated staff of Sophisticated Woman as well as volunteers from HOYST, Hats Off 2012 was a great success.

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

Camellia City Market. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., City parking lot at the corner of Robert and Front Streets in Olde Towne Slidell, www.camelliacitymarket.org.

St. Tammany Parish Library Board Game Night.

6:30–7:30 p.m., Folsom Branch Library, 82393 Railroad Ave., 985-893-6280.

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

every thursday Rockin’ the Rails Free Concert Series. 5–7:30 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-1873, www.covla.com.

New Baby Support Group. 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m., 1505 N. Florida St., Ste. B, Covington, 985-898-4435, www.stph.org.

every 2nd and 4th saturday Hammond Farmer’s/Crafts Market. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., Downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, www.dddhammond.com.

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May 3

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Dine & Discover Workshop–“Time Management.”

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Chamber Boardroom, 118 West Hall Ave., Slidell, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

Want to learn more about CoolSculpting? A live demonstration will be performed from 4:30–8 p.m., at Northshore Plastic Surgery, 4000 Lonesome Rd., Ste. A, Mandeville, 985-237-6050.

May 1–31

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5–7 p.m., Silver Slipper Casino, Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 3000 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

The St. Tammany Parish Library presents Arts Round Table. Causeway Branch, 3457 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-626-9779, www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

May 4

NAMI St. Tammany Family to Family Support Group for adult family members who have a loved one living with mental illness. 7–9 p.m., Pastoral Conference Center of the Archdiocese of New Orleans building, Hwy. 190 E. Service Rd., Covington, 985-626-6538, www.namisttammany.org.

Waterways to Railways Exhibition. Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun., 12–4 p.m., Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville, 985-845-9200, www.otacenter.com.

May 2 St. Tammany Parish Library is holding a Wine and Cheese Pairing class, presented by Nick Dischler, Fine Wine Specialist from Wines Unlimited. 6–7:30 p.m., Slidell Branch Library, 555 Robert Blvd., 985-646-6470, www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

West St. Tammany YMCA Northshore Heroes Award Luncheon. 11:30 a.m., Tchefuncta Country Club, 2 Country Club Park, Covington, 985-893-9622, amandam@ymcaneworleans.org.

2nd Annual Student Film Competition Awards.

7 p.m., St. Scholastica Academy, 122 S. Massachusetts St., Covington, 985-898-3011.

May 4–6 Slidell Little Theatre presents The Producers.

Fri–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-643-0556.

En Plein Air Art Exhibit at the Abita Springs Trailhead Pavilion. Fri., Artist reception, 6–9 p.m., Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 22049 Main St., Abita Springs, 985-892-0711, lynnabita@hotmail.com.

Cinco De Mayo presented by The Friends of the Harbor Center. 7–11:55 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-781-3650, www.northshoreharborcenter.com.

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Free Child Safety Seat Inspections. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St., Ste. B, Covington, 985-898-4435, www.stph.org.

May 9 East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon with Guest Speaker: The Demo Diva, Simone Bruni. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

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Pontchartrain Vineyards presents the Jazz n’ the Vines Outdoor Music Concert Series featuring Javier Guteirrez & ViVaz. 6:30–9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m., 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, 985-892-9742, www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church Taste of Tammany. 7–10 p.m., Castine Center, Mandeville. www.ollraffle.org .

Slidell High Tigers QB Club BBQ Fundraiser.

11 a.m.–2 p.m., Slidell High School Gym, 1 Tiger Dr., 985-643-2992, shsqbclub@yahoo.com.

May 12 May Fest 2012. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., John Davis Park, Lacombe, 985-960-1070.

May 11 Dew Drop Inn Concert featuring Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns: 6:30–7:30 p.m., Sarah Quintana: 8–9:30 p.m., 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, www.dewdropjazzhall.com.

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 performed by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Covington, 16333 Hwy. 1085, 504-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com.

May 12 Remember Covington Meet & Greet Family Reunion. 2–7 p.m., Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, 985-630-3826, www.remembercovington.com.

May 13 The Old Mandeville Historic Association Third Annual “Mother’s Day in Mandeville” Home Tour. 2-5 p.m., www.oldmandevillehistoricassociation.org.

May 17 STARC Art Night. 5–7 p.m., Patton’s, 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell, 985-641-0197, www.starcla.org.

May 18 Dew Drop Inn Concert featuring Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders: 6:30–9 p.m., 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, www.dewdropjazzhall.com.

Slidell Memorial Hospital Rooftop Rendezvous.

8–11 p.m., 1001 Gause Blvd., Slidell, 985-649-8820 or www.smhfdn.org.

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Sunset at the Landing Concert featuring The Classic Jazz Trio. 6–9 p.m., Columbia Street Landing, 100 N. Columbia St., Covington, www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

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Playmakers Theater presents Three by Tennessee,

by Tennessee Williams: The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, A Perfect Analysis Given by a Parrot and The Case of the Crushed Petunias. Fri.–Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, www.playmakersinc.com.

Hollywood loves the HydraFacial™ and now, this amazing treatment of the stars is available at Doctors Medical Center, LLC. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Adrienne Maloof, Evan Rachel Wood, Kate Winslet and Amy Poehler use the HydraFacial™. Now Marie Osmond of “Donnie and Marie” can be added to the list! In a recent interview with Prevention Magazine, Marie was asked to share her skin secrets, and she said; “I’ve had a HydraFacial™, which is a non-laser skin resurfacing. I had a second procedure, which was done with infrared light; it tightens the skin and stimulates collagen to make your face look more toned. And I use a lot of sunscreen.”

There are so many treatments on the market, yet Hollywood doctors such as Dr. Paul Nassif, Dr. Harold Lancer and Dr. Zein Obagi are relying on the HydraFacial™ to get the results they want. The HydraFacial™ treatment has been designed to nourish and moisturize the skin, leaving it soft, supple and hydrated—the perfect defense against winter dryness. The HydraFacial™ combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration all in one quick, non-invasive treatment. It is truly beneficial for everyone, with serums that specifically target skin issues including sun damage, blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, brown spots, uneven skin tone and fine lines and wrinkles.

To find out how to get this Hollywood treatment in the New Orleans area, please contact Erin from Doctors Medical Center, LLC at (985) 288-4181.

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May 12 3rd Annual Greater New Orleans International Dragonboat Festival. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Tchefuncte River, Madisonville, 985-892-0520, info@gwndragonboat.com or www.gwndragonboat.com.

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May 23

Pontchartrain Vineyards presents the Jazz n’ the Vines Outdoor Music Concert Series featuring The Charmaine Neville Band. 6:30–9 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m., 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, 985-892-9742, www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.

Emerging Young Professionals Quarterly Luncheon.

12–1 p.m., Chesterfield’s Bar & Grill, 1300 Gause Blvd., Slidell, lindalarkin@hotmail.com.

May 20 Gospel on the Northshore. Free concert featuring the St. Timothy Choir and special guest artists. 5 p.m., St. Timothy on the Northshore UMC, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, 985-626-3307, www.sttimothyumc.org.

May 21–22

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Louisiana Center for Theatrical Arts presents, Robin Hood for Young Audiences. 7 p.m., 317 North Jefferson Ave., Covington, 504-442-9889, www.lcta.biz.

Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber After Hours. 5:30–7 p.m., Ponchatoula Country Market, 985-386-2536.

May 25 Columbia Street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 p.m., Downtown Covington, www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

Annual Pearl Williams’ Memorial Women in Business Breakfast. 8–9:30 a.m., Pinewood Country Club, 405 Country Club Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

May 26–27 Memorial Day Getaway. Get away for the day or the weekend to historic downtown Ponchatoula. Enjoy a day of visiting our antique & collectible shops, art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants.

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May 26–27 Slidell Little Theatre presents, How I Became a Pirate.

Sat., 1 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-643-0556, www.slidelllittletheatre.org.

June 3 May 19

George E. Barnes, MD RVT Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon

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St. Tammany’s Louisiana Bicentennial Festival with special guest Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and entertainment headliner LeRoux, 4–9 p.m., Heritage Park, Slidell, 646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

Children’s Advocacy Center–Hope House’s 10th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party 2012. 2-4 p.m., Northlake Christian School, 70104 Wolverine Dr., Covington, www.cachopehouse.org/MHT, 985-892-3885.

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WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

WHILE WE ALL hope this year’s hurricane season is an uneventful one, I encourage all citizens to prepare now. Making a family emergency plan and an evacuation plan is very important for your family’s safety.

Sometimes, citizens may be asked to evacuate should a storm head our way. Storm preparation is a responsibility we all share, and we need to take a few moments to make sure everyone is ready.

We will continue to communicate with you about potentially dangerous storms and necessary evacuations. We will use www.stpgov.org, the St. Tammany Parish Facebook page, Access St. Tammany Channel 10 and all other resources to keep the citizens of St. Tammany Parish informed and aware. If you do

evacuate, please monitor www.stpgov.org wherever your location for up to date information on conditions and reentry. WWL radio 870 AM will have a broadcast center in our headquarters of Emergency Operations.

Please take the time to discuss preparations and evacuation plans, should the need arise. Last minute preparations are always difficult. Take time to include your pets, relatives and any friends or relatives who are medically dependent or may need assistance with their plans. Review this plan with your family. The time you spend now can save lives of loved ones later.

Thank you for joining with us as we prepare for hurricane season.

Mandeville Wins Cleanest City Award

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE won the Cleanest City Award for our District! At the time of this writing, we will be competing for State. Thanks to our residents, employees and the Keep Mandeville Beautiful Committee.

Everyone pitched in to make this effort a success, as they displayed pride in our city and highlighted the beauty of our natural resources. Congratulations to all of you! The state judges will visit our city on May 9.

Let’s keep up the good work!

Summer is here and we have begun a host of activities at the Trailhead. Leisure Programming classes are being made possible through an intergovernmental agreement between The City of Mandeville and Recreation District #1, and will be held at the Mandeville Trailhead Depot located at 675 Lafitte St. in Old Mandeville.

You may register online on the front of our website, www.cityofmandeville.com, or by calling 985-626-7997.

Free classes will be offered at scheduled times, including Intro to Wu Xing “ Chinese 5 Elements,” Intro to Chinese Chi Kung, Healthy Eating 101, History of Mandeville, Intro to Tai Chi, Intro to Yin Yang Theory, Preparation for Detoxification, Detoxification and Seasonal Wellness.

Fee based classes will include Belly Dancing for fitness, Zumba, All Level Yoga, Mindful Meditation Practice, Pilates, Tai-Chi and Chinese Chi-Kung. For more information on times and schedules, visit our website and look for the icon on Leisure Programming on our front page, or visit the website for Pelican Park, www.pelicanpark.org.

Congratulations to all our high school graduates in the City of Mandeville and surrounding areas! Best wishes in your future endeavors. We are very proud of you!

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WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“APRIL SHOWERS BRING May flowers!” We know this is especially true in sunny and warm Ponchatoula.

Planting shrubs and flowers helps create a healthy atmosphere and builds a nurturing environment for other living creatures, but there are other small actions besides gardening you can take toward leading a greener life and maintaining and sustaining our planet Earth. By turning off the water while brushing your teeth and even while soaping up in the shower, you not only cut down on water usage, but save on household expenses.

You can stop junk mail and cut down on wasteful paper production and disposal by contacting the Direct Marketing Association at www.dmaconconsumers.org.

Blowing out your refrigerator coils at least twice a year will save energy consumption. Turning down your water heater to 130 degrees will do the same. Do you know your water heater accounts for nearly 20 percent of the energy used in your home?

These are just a few ideas for living a greener life and saving your hard-earned dollars at the same time.

It doesn’t necessarily take a horticultural expert to cultivate a colorful, bountiful yard, nor does it take a lot of time or effort to live green. By making small changes, Ponchatoula can be a healthier community, and you’ll be able to concentrate on cultivating your garden instead of paying outlandish utility bills.

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6| Nationally recognized with the Dale Hawley Award for her leadership skills and dedication to service, St. Scholastica Academy (SSA) senior, Mary Margaret Scardulla, or Mimi, as she is known, personifies these qualities on a daily basis. Congratulations to Mary Margaret Scardulla, our April 2012 Charter Business HERO award winner.

7| Billie J. Whittington MPA CPHQ MT (ASCP), St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s (STPH) quality and patient safety manager in the Decision Support Department, was reappointed to the National Association for Healthcare Quality’s Healthcare Quality Foundation team for 2012. Whittington, of Covington, has served at STPH since February 2006.

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On the Cusp of Growth

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

WE CONSTANTLY hear about our country’s debt and deficit, but we don’t hear enough about the importance of growth. With even three percent growth in the GDP, increased federal tax revenues could create a huge difference at the federal level. Taking it to the local and statewide level, our Northshore Legislative Alliance, the partnership among the East and West Chambers and Northshore Business Council, recently partnered with the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation to host a luncheon featuring Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Steven Moret.

Moret took office along with Governor Jindal in 2007.

The national recession had just begun, yet the new administration set audacious goals to make Louisiana a place of opportunity. They focused on key areas including workforce development and cultivating existing business and industry. They did not let the perception

of our state and the fact that we were at the bottom of many economic indicator lists hold them back.

During the luncheon, Moret gave several examples of business development lists such as Forbes, where Louisiana’s rankings have gone up an average of 20 spots in the last four years! It was incredible to hear that, despite the bad economic news coming out of Washington. According to Moret, Louisiana is the next economic powerhouse of the south.

We still have work to do. There is actually even more work because of the results. Now, more site selectors are here on behalf of businesses looking to relocate or expand! Our Chamber will work with our legislators and parish officials to ensure continued positive results and job creation, and as the voice of business to achieve the growth so important to our parish, state and country’s well-being.

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3| Keep Mandeville Beautiful (KMB) held their annual anti-litter art contest for elementary students and a litter monster banner contest for fourth through twelfth grade students. The elementary school winners are: 1st row L-R: Abigail Rase, Chase White, Isabella Mejia, Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere, Jack Garden, Pedro Pinho, Barbara Vasquez. 2nd row L-R: Joshua Plaisance, Jade Allen, Monica Chicas, Olivia Faler, Leah Savoy, Amber Seal.

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2| The City of Slidell invited the public to attend the opening of the twenty-first annual “Salad Days,” a juried exhibition of student art. This popular exhibit offers St. Tammany Parish students an opportunity to have their art featured in a formal gallery setting.

Pictured is “Spring Drizzle” by Robin Yang, age 17, who attends Northshore High School in Slidell.

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WRITTEN BY MIKE COOPER,

I AM PROUD TO announce that the City of Covington was recently declared a district winner of the 2012 Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Annual Cleanest City Contest. I am extremely grateful to all those who worked so hard to make this happen. In addition to the citizens who cleaned up their own properties, the Covington Garden Club, Keep Covington Beautiful and the city departments labored alongside each other to clean up streets, restore signage and remove trash as well as much more.

The City of Covington will now advance to the state

competition. Judging will take place on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 a.m. Covington will compete against other district winners within our same population range (4,500 to 9,499). Kyle Martin, co-chair of the Covington Garden Club, says that the state competition will hold our City to even higher standards. Martin says, in addition to general cleanliness, the judges will also be looking for edged sidewalks, manicured lawns and colorful flowers on display.

With the continued help of the community, I’m sure we’ll be strong competitors in the state finals.

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

East St. Tammany Launches New Website

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

IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, the role of information technology through the use and management of information with the assistance of computer based techniques and tools, is very vital in the automation process. The web has implicated the preservation, distribution as well as the accumulation of organizational data or information. The Chamber has stepped up to the challenge and engaged in “tech smart” options for membership retention and growth. Providing additional tech services to our members and the community, saves time, which we all relate to money.

One of the new exciting links we are kicking off with the new East St. Tammany Chamber website is ChamberED, including You Tube videos on business

tips, an online book club and roundtable conversations on business topics.

Coming on June 19, the Technology Committee is hosting a TECH SMART CONFERENCE to help your employees be tech savvy. This conference is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Northshore Harbor Center.

Three tracks are available to all registrants with nine topics to choose from including: Is Social Technology Right for MY Business? The cost for this all day event is only $59.99 for the first 100 registrants. The Committee has provided for excellent speakers and this workshop will help your business get “Tech Smart.”

For more information, please check out our website at www.estchamber.com or call us at 985-643-5678.

Continuing Recovery

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building remains the same, the seating capacity has increased due to a redesign of the floor plan. The new auditorium will accommodate a standing crowd of 1,201, fixed row seating of 752 and table seating of 595. Total cost of the construction was $8 million, with approximately $7 million funded by FEMA and the balance paid by the City of Slidell.

There are a few people I would like to thank; Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects of New Orleans for designing the facility, VCC LLC for overseeing the construction and Stuart Consulting Group for serving as the Program Manager. I would also like to thank former Mayor Ben Morris, whose tireless efforts and dedication to the City of Slidell secured the funding from FEMA for the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

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WRITTEN BY FREDDY DRENNAN,

I AM PLEASED TO announce that the City of Slidell recently held the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The city’s Friends of the Arts organization kicked off the opening with the “Arts, Camera, Action!” gala.

This grand opening of the auditorium, as well as the recent openings of the Slidell Senior Center and the Rufus Viner Community Center, marks a milestone in the city’s recovery efforts. The auditorium is the last of all the city buildings destroyed by, and subsequently repaired following, Hurricane Katrina.

The new 22,166 square foot, two story facility replaces the original auditorium, which was built in 1953 and demolished in 2010 after sustaining heavy damage during the hurricane. Though the footprint of the new

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