Sophisticated Woman Magazine, December 2012

December 2012

Enterprising Woman Jennifer Pennington Mira Mia

Yuletide Reminiscence Holiday Gift Guide

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December 2012 On the Cover

ENTERPRISING WOMAN Successes in Silver— Jennifer Pennington, Mira Mia ..................................... 18

HEALTH & FITNESS Neurofeedback—What’s All the Fuss? ...........................6 Teeth in a Day Alleviates Anxiety ................................. 16

8. . . . . . . . . . . . . Yuletide Reminiscence

Fatal Attraction of Tanning Beds (Part II) ................... 23

11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday Gift Guide

A Patient Story.................................................................... 27

LEGAL A Rose by any Other Name ........................................... 22

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BEAUTY & STYLE

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COMMUNITY Behind the Scenes ................................................................4 Charter Business HERO...................................................... 7 Save the Date and Benefit STOPS ............................... 27 Kooky Spooky Pet Photo Contest Winner ................. 20

An Unforgettable Holiday Present ............................... 10

Meet the Owners of Mandeville Party Company ............................................ 23

Holiday Gift Guide.............................................................. 11

Christ Episcopal School on the Cusp of Change .... 26

Shopping Scene.................................................................. 16

St. Tammany Parish Introduces a New Website ..... 28

Evergreen & Gold: A Classic Holiday Pairing ............ 24

Around Town........................................................................ 29

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

December Events ............................................................... 31

Yuletide Reminiscence ...................................................... 8

Reader Survey...................................................................... 34

Diversity in Dough ............................................................ 14

Christmas Glow in Ponchatoula ................................... 35

’Tis the Season—Act Up .................................................. 20

Business Support is Top Priority ................................... 35

The Horror, St. Nick! ........................................................... 21

A Festive Slidell ................................................................... 35

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Behind the Scenes

Contributing Writers Izzy Percy, Dr. Mary Speed Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Steve Randon

While an average day for Jenny Pennington, Owner of Mira Mia, is busy managing multiple store locations, today was different.

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Nikki Lazaroe is an Account Executive with over 16 years of sales experience. She is a Louisiana native, residing in Madisonville and the mother of three children.

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One of our favorites is the story of a man who takes underprivileged children shopping every year to buy Christmas gifts for their families. This year, he tries to take two young brothers to a toy store, but they insist that he take them to a shoe store. He does and the boys pull out a pattern of a man’s shoe on brown paper and ask the salesman if he has any shoes to fit the pattern, which they drew of their Daddy’s foot while he was sleeping. They want to buy him a new pair of shoes, they tell him, so that he can go out and look for work.

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them, “Just for today, these shoes are on sale for four dollars.” The boys whoop with delight when they realize they will have enough money. Later, the father sees the man who sold them the shoes, and now employed, thanks him for his generosity and tells him that his kindness changed his life.

To his surprise, the salesman tells him that the selflessness of his children changed his.

In this issue, our Enterprising Woman offers many ways for you to brighten someone’s holiday. Here is hoping that the beauty of the season touches your heart! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at Sophisticated Woman.

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Over the course of the sessions, training with NFB has been shown to improve cognitive function, attention, mood, anxiety, sleep and behavior. It simply balances the brainwaves, thus increasing the level of function.

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To identify the areas of the brain that NFB training would benefit, brain mapping, or a QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) is performed during the initial assessment.

This gives a snapshot picture of the functionality of the brain. It evaluates how effectively the different regions of the brain communicate and transfer information in a colored format, and pinpoints the areas that need adjustment.

Each training session begins with the placement of sensors on the scalp in areas designated on the QEEG. During the session, the practitioner adjusts the goals as the client plays a game or watches a movie. The game or movie is controlled solely by the client’s brain activity. When the brainwaves are balanced, the movie or game plays; likewise when the brainwaves are not balanced, the movie or game pauses or dims. So over time, the brain learns to retrain itself. Sessions are usually 45 minutes long, twice a week.

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Karen has always had a special place in her heart for children. She has actively worked with them through Head Start St. Tammany in various capacities. “Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed caring for other children.” Couple this with her love of science, and it is perfectly clear why she would choose the path she hopes to pursue. “I plan to attend LSU and study pre-med, with the hopes of becoming a pediatrician. It is an ideal match of my love of science and children” Congratulations to Karen Robbins, our December Charter Business HERO Award winner.

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Each year, my parents create a scavenger hunt for one of our presents—usually the one that they are most excited to give us. The clues lead us all over our house, sometimes even to the nearby park. My sister Beverly and I love this special addition of excitement to giftgiving, and we plan to continue this tradition with our own children.

—Mary-Brent Brown, Kids Wanna Help®, November 2012

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Our 2012 Enterprising Women share their favorite holiday memories and traditions.

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Every Christmas Eve I have dinner for all of my husband Billy’s family and mine too.

We also let the girls open one present on Christmas Eve after everyone is gone. I have done this for 24 years. And everyone would be upset if I did not make my traditional pound cake for the occasion!

—Marta Bragg, The Villa, February 2012

Christmas is definitely a favorite holiday in the Stumm family! Each year, we spend weeks planning our meal and then invite as many friends to join us as we can. We love to include others that may not be able to make it home for the holidays. We have a small family, so we like to make our family table as big as possible on Christmas!

It’s all about being with great friends, enjoying great food!

—Courtney, Celie & Sibyl Stumm, Pinkberry, October 2012

On Christmas Eve, my husband and I bake all day long. We love getting up early and going to the grocery store to buy tons of baking supplies. We see how many varieties of cookies/bars we can make with the different ingredients! The kids love cooking with us but they enjoy tasting the best!

—Allyson H. McMahon, Three Rivers Services, March 2012

Christmas is my favorite time of year! I have been accused of taking the holiday a little too far, with the excessive boxes of decorations and the transformation that our home goes through over the holiday season. From the five or six Christmas trees to the singing snowman, and life-size Santa, it’s delightful to see the finished display. But the most important part of the holiday is the opportunity to spend time with friends and family, a time to gather, a time for giving, and a time for remembering the best gift of all—the gift of our Savior Jesus Christ—for without Him, all of this would be for nothing.

—Carrie Sanders, GMFS Lending, August 2012

Every year we celebrate the Holidays by having a huge family feast at my home on Christmas Day. We then leave for the mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and stay until New Years. This is a great tradition for us and even though my parents have been divorced for 19 years, we still vacation together as a family.

This is such a blessing to me and my brother!

—Jenny Pennington, Mira Mia, December 2012

Some of my fondest Christmas memories growing up as a child, were when my grandfather would dress up as Santa Claus and call out our names. We would sit on his lap and receive our gifts. Some of our family traditions stem from my mother and grandmother’s heritage as they are from Uxbridge, England. Every year we make homemade sausage rolls, Yorkshire pudding, lemon and mincemeat tarts, and pies.

—Melissa Brackley,GMFS Lending, August 2012

My fondest holiday tradition continues to this day. A requirement for my undergrad and graduate degrees in History required Latin.

Shopping in Napa prior to final exams, I found Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas written in Latin! Upon arriving home from California, so began the Christmas Eve tradition of reading The Grinch aloud to family and friends while we enjoyed champagne and dessert until time to attend midnight mass.

—Julia Deal, The Law Offices of Julia Deal, September 2012

Embarrassingly enough, I fondly remember sneaking into the kitchen to pinch off crispy wing tips from the turkey when mom wasn’t looking! I also loved the way the jellied cranberry sauce looked—it held that ribbed pattern from being in the can!

I ate that sugary sauce with EVERYTHING. —Sherrí Hansen, Culinary Kids, July 2012

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The family tradition I most remember and love so much, and now continue with my own family, is a Christmas morning scavenger hunt.

My mom would put our first rhyming clue on the tree with our name on it. That would lead us to our first gift, we would bring the gift back to where everyone was, and open it. Now, realizing the time and effort she spent making rhymes for each clue, I appreciate the magic she brought to each Christmas.

—Grace Comeaux-Piro, January 2012

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THE HOLIDAYS ARE here and the spirit of giving is in the air. Make your holiday gift one that your loved ones would not go out and buy for themselves.

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Massage relieves the body of toxins and releases endorphins that naturally lift the spirit and bring joy.

Surprise your loved one with the gift of health.

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Check out our local retailers for great holiday gift ideas.

During the holidays we are always looking for the ideal gift for our loved ones and dear friends. Look no further, we’ve done the legwork for you.

GIFTING PINKBERRY yogurt is made easy with this “Take Home” container. Recipient returns to store to fill with 25 ounces of favorite flavor. $9.95, available at all New Orleans area Pinkberry locations, 985-612-7306.

TWIST, A MAZE GAME, offers hours of engaging, interactive fun, in 3-D. Players maneuver a small marble around barriers. Ages six plus. School Time, #12 St. Ann St., Suite 3, Mandeville, 985-626-7335.

WE THREE KINGS in rustic metal make a unique centerpiece for any holiday décor. Furniture, home décor, artwork, gifts and fabric at Motif

by Johna Costa, 424 N. Columbia Street, Covington, 985-809-8887.

ANNIE SLOAN gift certificates, home décor, unique gifts, and much more. We’ve got Santa’s Wish List covered!!! Shop early at mélange by KP, 5200 Hwy 22, Suite 6, Mandeville, 985-807-7652, www.melangekp.com.

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INFUSÉ has 24 different varieties of extra virgin olive oil & 18 flavors of aged balsamic vinegars. They also offer a wide variety of herbs, spices, gourmet pastas, sauces, gift baskets & gift certificates. Infusé, 310 Dalwill Dr., Mandeville, 985-778-0903, www.infuseoilsandvinegars.com.

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SPARTINA’S COLLECTION Infused with exciting patterns and refreshing color combinations designed to enliven every woman’s creative style. The perfect gift. Mandeville Party Company, Northlake Shopping Center, 985-674-1605, www.mandevillepartyco.com.

WARM THE HEART of your favorite Saints fan with this uplifting tee featuring Drew Brees aglow in sunshine.

Children’s and adult sizes available. Ruby, 111 East Thomas, Hammond, 985-345-4745, www.shopruby.net.

MADE IN COLORADO, one of several styles & fabrics of crossbody, multi-pocketed handbags with adjustable leather cord straps. Unique, lightweight, a great gift! California Drawstrings Northshore, 827 Walker Alley/Lee Lane, Covington, 985-327-7300, www.cdnclothing.com.

THE VERSATILE KERISMA, $42, soft wool blend wrap can be worn five different ways. Silver and crystal necklace by M bellish.

Mainstream Boutique, 1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 28, Mandeville, at Chenier Marketplace, 985-674-6600.

CERA BELLA Jewelry & Boutique offers clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags & accessories for every age group. Express your style with Cera Bella. Northlake Shopping Center next to Times Grill, Mandeville, 985-626-6288.

BASED ON JEREMIAH 29:11, this Freshwater potato and coin pearl piece makes a meaningful gift. Matching bracelet and earrings. Custom-made by local artist. Laurier, 218 Lee Lane, Covington, 985-875-0823.

PUT THIS ON YOUR WISH list. Multifaceted crystal earrings by local jewelry designer, Susannah Elle Designs. You can find this at, The Villa, 1281 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 1, Mandeville, 985-626-9797.

DEEP STEEP Candy Mint foot polish and cream contains peppermint extract and is an all-natural, clean combo for removing dead skin and stimulating circulation. Home & Body, 221 E. Kirkland, Covington, 985-892-7930, www.homeandbodycovla.com.

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DIAMOND HEADQUARTERS for Christmas. Exquisite 14K white gold Princess Cut engagement ring, 2.54 total weight. Perfect holiday surprise.

Moseley’s Fine Jewelers, 4250 Pine Tree Plaza, Mandeville, 985-626-5098.

DECOEUR carries the Nouvelle Signature Urn Collection. Simple, classic, old-world charm, with a variety of alluring aromas.

Shop local this holiday season.

Shop downtown Covington. deCoeur, 222 N. Columbia Street, 985-809-3244.

THIS DECORATIVE BOX set upon rustic ironwork will fit into any décor and at the same time, add style and storage. Annette’s House of Décor, Inc., 1928 First St., Slidell, 985-285-1357, www.annetteshouseofdecor.com.

NAUGHTY OR NICE?....You decide with this Elle McPherson torsolette and panty set in lipstick red. Fine lingerie, active wear, sleep wear, gifts & more. Basics Underneath, 1281 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, 985-727-9521, www.basicsunderneath.com.

QUEEN VICTORIA tea service, made in England of English bone china, is from design inspirations taken from a collection commissioned by Queen Victoria (1819-1901).

The English Tea Room, 734 E. Rutland, 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

CHRISTMAS MEETS Mardi Gras with this festive king cake. Year-round full service bakery offering king cake shipping, delectable pastries, lunch & catering. Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery, 2033 N. Hwy 190, Covington, 893-1488, www.nonnarandazzo.com.

FABRIC. FABRIC. FABRIC. to custom design slipcovers, pillows, bedding, draperies and more. Visit our in-house workroom. In home/office consultation available. Stephanie Story Interiors, 424 N. Columbia Street, Covington, 985-809-8887.

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SIMPLE YET SPIRITUAL. Gold leaf cross canvas creations by local artist, Rebecca Bradford.

Also Saints and Sacred Hearts.

Various sizes, starting at $35.

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Diversity in Dough GLUTEN FREE SEEMS to be all the rage. There are a variety of reasons why people choose a gluten free diet. For example, Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany faithfully adhere to one because of food allergies. Celebrity talk show host Elisabeth Hassleback even penned a book about her health struggles and what ultimately led her to live gluten free. Some choose to go gluten free because they have heard it offers health benefits, irregardless of their dietary status. For Sherrí Hansen, owner of Culinary Kids in Mandeville, the discovery that one of her own children had Celiac Disease was ultimately what prompted her to learn how to provide gluten free choices for her family.

The recipe below, provided by Sherrí, offers a blank gluten free canvas on which to build a myriad of delicious dishes. Enjoy!

Gluten Free (GF) Pie Dough Recipe 2 cups of your favorite GF flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon xanthium gum 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 cup powder sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 5 ounces palm shortening, cold cut into cubes 1/4 cup ice water Mix all dry ingredients into a bowl, use your hands or a dough cutter to cut the fat into the dry mixture. Work the mixture until the fat is pea-sized. Add half of the water and work it into dough. If too dry add the other half of the water and work it into the dough. The dough should stick together when pressed. Divide the dough into two halves and wrap each half in plastic wrap pressed into a disc. Refrigerate for an hour.

When cold, use flour to roll out for tarts, pie crust and even cookies.

Culinary Kids is located at 3441 East Causeway Approach, Suite G in Mandeville.

Call 985-727-5553 to schedule an event, or visit www.culinarykidsns.com to find out more. Visit them on facebook at Culinary Kids Mandeville.

Experience A World Of Taste Oil & Vinegar is a “culinary gift shop” that combines a wide range of international food and cooking products in alluring, Mediterranean-style surroundings.

Our product line and everything we do reflects our focus— being

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Experience Epicurean Excellence Pemmie Sheasby wants guests to experience the same evocative sensation she did the first time she walked into an Oil & Vinegar shop in Spokane. “When I tasted and smelled these products from all of the places I had been throughout the world, and they were so true to what I remembered, I fell in love with the concept and the superiority of the international products. It reminded me of being abroad.” After thoughtful consideration and extensive research, Pemmie decided to bring the Oil & Vinegar concept here, to the Northshore. “Because of my travels, and living in South Africa for five years, I have been exposed to many culinary pockets,” Pemmie notes.

“At Oil & Vinegar, you will taste authentic products, directly imported from their countries of origin.”

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As the name indicates, oils and vinegars are available on tap. But the store has seven actual “worlds,” and offers everything from dried herbs and spices, a robust olive selection, tapenades, sauces and dressings, and distinctive gift items for the culinary enthusiast. “We have a staff that is welleducated about every item in the store. Because you can taste every product before you purchase it, they will open up your palate to a world of new taste experiences. Our staff could help you plan an entire dinner party around the products in our store.”

Pemmie compares the experience at Oil & Vinegar to that of tasting wine. “Much like wine, oil and vinegar subtleties are noticed by a person with we are exposed to gourmet foods all of our lives, and I believe people in this area will appreciate our store which offers the best of the best gourmet selection and service.”

Rena Billiot, Sheri Sheasby, Katie Irving and Pemmie Sheasby are shown ready to dispense the vast array of oils and vinegars from around the world. Get ready to “Experience a World of Taste.”

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Successes in Silver—

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JENNY PENNINGTON ALWAYS knew she wanted to own her own business. At the age of 25, in Slidell, she plunged in and ran with the idea of an affordably priced, on-trend, niche jewelry store, which she affectionately named, Mira Mia. “When I could not find the beautiful sterling silver, monogrammed necklace locally, that I had seen online—it hit me—I immediately realized the need for a jewelry store with elegant, unique items at a great price point,” she remembers. “I always believed in myself and my vision. I knew that I could manage and operate a store, but it wasn’t easy to convince lenders that your idea would work, despite the fact that I had an extensive business plan laid out. I was turned down many times, but kept pushing forward and finally—persistence paid off.” Now, over seven years later, Jenny is the proprietor of two Northshore locations— Mandeville and Covington. “I am a fourth generation entrepreneur,” she notes. “Retail has been my passion since I was 16 and landed my first job with The Gap. I knew my ability and believed in myself, and since childhood, my parents have taught me discipline and an excellent work ethic. Within six weeks, I had my first store up and running.”

During her nearly decade-long career with The Gap, where she worked her way up from a seasonal part-time stock associate to an Associate Store Manager, Jenny not only learned the ins and outs of the retail business, but also discovered that she excelled at retail on multiple levels. “There is nothing I loved more than connecting with people and helping them create just the look they desired. I loved to work with people one-on-one,” she says. “I loved to strategize and fashion merchandise.”

Today, the same holds true in her boutiques.

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ABOVE LEFT: Jenny and her fiancé, Wesley on vacation.

ABOVE MIDDLE: Jenny with her parents in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where they spend every Christmas holiday.

“I help people find just the right gift, or that little something special for themselves.”

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“The reasons I love what I do now, are pretty much the same as why I loved what I did then—the people,” she notes. “I help people find just the right gift, or that little something special for themselves.”

Jenny is proud to offer the handmade work of local jewelers as well as sterling silver, white bronze and pewter product lines. Among the many jewelry lines carried in her stores are Brighton and Chamilia.

Mira Mia is also among the top 50 retailers in the country for the Waxing Poetic jewelry line. “We have tried to incorporate and maintain a selection suited to every budget and have a style variety from classic to high fashion,” Jenny says. “We really do have something for everyone, offering jewelry and gift items for as little as $10 and as much as $400.” With the rising value of precious metals, Jenny, like many in her industry, has seen a substantial increase in cost. “We, like the industry, have made adjustments in order to accommodate our broad customer base. Rather than exclude a percentage of customers who may be priced out of a certain market, we would rather expand our product line and introduce as many customers as is possible to the versatile metal alternatives out there.”

Ear piercing, done by appointment and personally by Jenny, engraving, children’s jewelry, bridal jewelry and cake pulls are just a few of the amenities and extras customers have come to love. “We even offer a wish list service,” she says. “Just come in and choose your favorite

items, tell us your ring, bracelet and necklace sizes then tell your friends and family we have your wish list, or we can call them for you.

All they have to do is come in and pick from items you’ve pre-selected.

I think it is my mission to help men figure out what women actually want in a gift!”

Jenny has built her business by providing her customers with quality products and the best experience possible when they shop at any of her locations. “I love the people here in this community.

They are family-oriented, loyal customers who shop locally. They love their small boutiques. They know where they can go for the products and service they want.” She credits her team of loyal employees with upholding her work ethic and giving customers a positive, warm experience every time they walk through her doors. “I value my staff’s feedback and opinions, because they are on the front lines, if you will, of my business.” Jenny says her strengths lie in her ability to be simultaneously a leader, entrepreneur and manager. “I have high expectations, and thankfully, my team rises to these expectations.”

Jenny admits she is happiest when surrounded by her family. “My fiancé and I enjoy simple things like rides in the jeep along the lakefront, gardening, traveling, weekly family dinners and game nights,” she says. In the midst of planning her upcoming spring wedding to Northshore businessman Wesley Lagasse, she remains fully involved in the day-to-day running of Mira Mia. “You have to have a passion for what you do. It takes discipline, sacrifice and very hard work to achieve something you believe in, but it is well worth it,” she says.

Mira Mia is located at 69305 Hwy. 21, Suite 500 in Covington, 985-893-6556, and 4350 Hwy 22, Suite B in Mandeville, 985-624-2880. To learn more, visit www.mira-mia.com or visit them on facebook at Mira Mia Silver Shop.

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OVERWHELMING THANKS go out to everyone who entered our Kooky Spooky Pet Photo Contest. Congratulations to our winner, Angela Scanio, whose entry, Driving Miss Daisy, captured our hearts. Angela wins a one-hour pet photo session from Sisters Studios, and a free 8 x 10 photograph. Special thanks to Sisters Studios for their participation. To schedule your own pet photo session, visit www.sistersstudios.com, or call 504-430-5957.

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’Tis the Season— Act Up WRITTEN BY DR. MARY W. SPEED

NO MATTER HOW they are spoken: Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Kawanza, Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas, (what I say)—I love hearing these peacemaker greetings.

They are part of what I appreciate most about the holidays. People want acknowledgment. Typically, I see people in therapy because of “other” people whose behaviors have given cause for them to act in, or act out. Those who act in may arrive for sessions with their faces downcast, somewhat lethargic and dismayed. Clients who act out, pace the floor, clench their fists, and vocalize their displeasure at injustice.

Typically, I ask clients to notice the exceptions to others’ maltreatment, or people acting up. Throughout the holidays, instances of people who act up abound. When someone acts up, as I see it, their actions are based in altruism. Examples that my clients report back from this “homework” assignment are as follows. Strangers smile and greet me like they really notice me.

Someone stepped aside and let me go first, with my few items, in the grocery line. I got a greeting card from a friend who had tracked down my address. People at my work pooled their money to give so that those less fortunate could have gifts of their own choosing.

People sang carols to my elderly parents. My boss called me into the office to point out that my work makes a difference for good.

Clients giving these accounts look brighter. They have lightness in their voices. The homework assignment that follows is for them to find three or more ways to act up themselves. ’Tis the season.

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Noon | Today, Nov. 19 A Rose by any Other Name OUR FEMALE CLIENTS often ask us what effect having a different name has on legal documents. This can occur if a client has married, remarried, or divorced. It is common for someone to have purchased or inherited real estate under their maiden or married name yet now have a completely different name on all of their identification.

We always try to draft legal documents to include a woman’s maiden name. This is a requirement under Louisiana law for acquisition of real estate. If you include a maiden name, you will always have that “bridge” to future married names. For example, Mary Sue Doe on a deed will be easy to identify with Mary Doe Jones after she marries; whereby “Mary S. Doe” who later becomes “Mary D. Jones” is much harder to track. Using “maiden” names is a very civilian law (Louisiana) tradition. Notice that married ladies from Louisiana will usually use their maiden name initial as their middle initial, but it is more common for women to use the initial from their “middle” name outside of Louisiana.

So, what does a woman need to do to change to her name? Since 2004 and a change in our law, it couldn’t be easier. Here is the actual statute found at La. R.S. 9:292: Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a woman, at her option, may use her maiden name, her present spouse’s name,

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or a hyphenated combination thereof. If widowed, divorced, or remarried, a woman may use her maiden name, the surname of her deceased or former spouse, the surname of her present spouse, or any combination thereof.

Proper documentation (such as a birth certificate, marriage license, or divorce decree) is sufficient to use the above-mentioned statute to go back to a former name.

These documents can also be used as proof of identification when a different name appears in a legal document than the name presently being used.

It is always a good idea to be sure your “official” identification (such as driver’s license and passport) shows the name you intend to use. Remember, you may also need to have certain certificates reissued as well, like a notarial commission, or professional designations, and especially health insurance cards.

There is no need for an attorney or any kind of Court proceeding at all to accomplish this task.

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

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LAST YEAR AT this time I wrote an article about two twenty-one-year-old women who had recently been diagnosed with melanoma, the potentially deadly skin cancer which has become so prevalent in the last few decades. Recently a seventeen-year-old girl visited one of our nurse practitioners for facial acne, and fortunately her back was examined as well. Despite vociferous objections which were overruled by her mother, a dark mole on her back was biopsied and later determined to be malignant melanoma.

It is important to note not only the tender years of these patients but also their gender.

Why? Because tanning bed use is rampant among teenage girls and young women, and the radiation emitted by tanning beds is estimated to increase the chance of melanoma by four to five times. I tell my patients it’s the skin equivalent to chain smoking, not only for causing melanoma, but also for other common skin cancers as well as premature aging.

It’s time for our appearance-conscience youth, and especially their parents, to recognize the undeniable danger of tanning beds and to also insist on regular spot checks for abnormal moles and melanoma. Any mole that changes in appearance and calls attention to itself by being extra dark, multicolored, unevenly bordered, or irritated needs the eye of a specialist cast upon it. Anyone with a history of blistering sunburns, a family history of melanoma, or simply a large number of moles is also at risk. The teenage patient who initially came to our office for acne will now hopefully enjoy a long and happy life because a specialist recognized a lethal threat quietly growing on her skin.

ON THE CUSP of their tenth year in business, Tina and Mike Gunaldo, owners of two locations of Mandeville Party Company, are ecstatic to be part of such a thriving community which so readily supports local businesses. “Over the last nine years that we have been in business, we have found our place in this community,” Tina says. “At the same time we are growing our business.”

As a local business, Tina and Mike are heavily involved in the community and strive every day to offer customers exceptional services and products. “We now offer custom printing on team spirit cups here in-house,” Tina notes. “What was once a two week turnaround time, plus freight, is now done here, locally, in roughly five business days, with no freight costs whatsoever.

Customers not only save time and money, but they can get a product they will love from a local retailer they know.” Though Mandeville Party Company is locally owned,

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Owners Mike and Tina Gunaldo with managers Jackie Levy and Paul Riley. this small business has begun to spread its wings as other retail stores, both state and nationwide, have sought them out to imprint their cups.

With gifts and party items hand-selected from over five markets across the nation, from New York to Las Vegas, Tina and Mike go to great lengths to uncover hidden gems relevant to our area, but on-trend nationwide. “Our customers have come to expect the unexpected from us, and we would not have it any other way.”

Mandeville Party Company is located in Northlake Shopping Center with a second location at 2200 North Causeway Approach, 985-674-1605, 985-674-0635, www.mandevillepartyco.com.

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Evergreen & Gold:

A Classic Holiday Pairing The holiday season inspires the ornate. Fit right in while you stand out with these sparkling beauties sure to give everything you wear just the right amount of classic holiday dazzle!

Add just a hint of emerald to your attire with this Abbey Stone necklace. Mira Mia, $68, Mandeville, 985-624-2880.

This gold satin, rhinestone encrusted, holiday clutch carries your essentials and dresses up your ensemble. Shoefflé, $75, 985-898-6465.

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These green and gold drops are simple, elegant and festive! California Drawstrings Northshore, $32, 985-327-7300.

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

Have comments or questions about fashion?

Email Patty at fashion@sophisticatedwoman.com.

Jingle all the way, hey, with these ultra-light, tiered earrings in classic gold and winter white. Cera Bella, $12, 985-626-6288.

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THE FACE OF Christ Episcopal School is poised for change, as the school prepares for expansion and breaks ground on the newest stateof-the art building on the Covington campus.

Headmaster John Morvant, notes that the expansion, including the 24,835 square foot Center of Inquiry set for completion by summer 2013, will address present and future needs for the school. “This spring, we will graduate our first senior class, making our pre-k through twelfth grade vision a reality.

With our growing student body’s needs and expectations, we are expanding our campus to ensure long-term success,” he notes. With an estimated cost of $4.5 million, the building is part of an integrated master plan which will ultimately include classrooms, a stateof-the-art theatre, digital library, conference rooms, and a lobby that will be a showcase for artwork by students. A new track and athletic field facility will allow the school to train athletes as well as host local and regional events.

Seniors in the first graduating class wax nostalgically about the expansion. “Leaving the school with something to be remembered is the best thing the senior class could ask for.

We were the pioneers, plowing the way for

Matt Hernandez

Christ Episcopal School— On the Cusp of Change

ABOVE: Seniors Graham Beck, Sam Batson, Matthew Murphy, Mandy Savage, Mason Sheen and Clayton Williams with Chairman of Board of Trustees, Jim Miles.

others to follow,” notes Graham Beck, part of the inaugural graduating class of 2013. “Even though we won’t be here to benefit from it, we will leave the school knowing we contributed to its success.”

Board of Trustees Chairman, Jim Miles touts the entire Christ Episcopal Community for their resolve. “I would like to applaud the Christ Episcopal School board, faculty, our students and parents, and the Christ Church community for their hard work and dedication in reaching this monumental achievement,” he said. The school offers special thanks to project architect, Randy Aultman, and Spartan Building Corporation.

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“I had my knee cap removed in 1980. The doctor said that it was too damaged from arthritis to remain, and I’ve been doing pretty well without it. That is, up until late 2011 when I fell down some stairs. It really started to hurt and it also swelled a lot.

Eventually I saw an orthopedic surgeon, who cleaned it out and then sent me to physical therapy (PT).

I’m still surprised and in awe by the results from PT. “I went to therapy with Matt faithfully at 6:30 am three times a week. My goal was to get back to running again. I really wanted to complete a 5k run with my daughter.

My doctor wasn’t optimistic about that, but Matt thought it was possible. So we got to work.

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І LEADERS Noon | Friday Nov 16 St. Tammany Parish Introduces a New Website

Dec 2012 WRITTEN BY PAT BRISTER, ST. TAMMANY PARISH PRESIDENT

ST. TAMMANY PARISH has a new website. We have improved and redesigned our website to make it easier for citizens to interact with Parish Government.

This was undertaken to increase accessibility, transparency and accountability of parish government, and was designed with the user in mind. For most of St. Tammany’s residents, businesses and visitors, the primary interaction with parish government is through the web and smart phones. We want to continue to simplify the way in which people get information about starting a business, contacting elected officials, or area festivals.

The general look of the site has changed, but the intention is still to give citizens access to their government and make it easier to do business for themselves and with the parish. I have said many

times that we want “Government that Works” and this website is a great example.

Some of new features include the ability to refine the results of our search engine. We have also added Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on many pages and plan to add more in the future. In addition, we are gathering all the forms that citizens need from parish government and putting them in one place that can be accessed from the FAQs on the homepage or from “Forms” on the Parish Departments page.

The redesign is a work in progress. You will continue to see changes through the next several months. If you cannot find what you need or have a suggestion, please write the webmaster@stpgov.org or send me an email at AskPat@stpgov.org.

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6| Christwood Retirement Community broke ground for their Community Center which will include a 25 meter indoor heated pool, a fitness center, lounge and juice bar, arts and crafts, and meeting and conference rooms.

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7| Keep Mandeville Beautiful Director, Susan Russell, and board members Becki Martin and Ginger Fortson accept a $500 Outstanding State Affiliate of the Year Award from Leigh Harris, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s Executive Director.

8| Lakeshore High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Stephen Soileau, along with his family, at the 5k Fun Run for the school’s Project Graduation event.

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9| Newly elected Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington President, Dorothy Gracia, and outgoing President Ed Murphy handing over the torch. Dorothy will head up a team of 35 volunteers that will be seen throughout the Covington area raising funds for children’s programs.

10| City of Slidell Public Operations Director Mike Noto, was given a certificate of appreciation on behalf of all the city employees who served during Hurricane Isaac, from Mayor Freddy Drennan and Police Chief Randy Smith.

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December 1 Covington Art Market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org, artist applications: www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

December 1 Madrigal Feast presented by Northlake Performing Arts Society. 6:30–9:30 p.m., Benedicts Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-792-1392, contactnpas@npas.info.

December 1 54th Annual Hammond Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade: A Country Christmas: Old and New. 5 p.m., downtown Hammond, www.hammondchamber.org.

December 1–24

December 7

Christmas in Zemurray Park. 5–9 p.m., Hammond, 985-277-5630.

Folsom First Friday Block Party. 6–10 p.m., Camp St. to Railroad Ave. to Hwy. 25, Folsom, 985-773-3390.

December 1–31

December 7

Louisiana Watercolor Society’s Juried Watercolor Show. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Christwood Retirement Community Atrium, 100 Christwood Bvld., Covington, 985-554-1015, www.louisianawatercolorsociety.org.

St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Speed Dating. 8–10 a.m., Staybridge Suites, 140 Highway 190, Covington, 985-273-3008, melissa@sttammanychamber.org.

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December 7 & 14

Nutcracker Tea hosted by the Hammond Ballet Company. 2–4 p.m., Michabelle Inn, 1106 S. Holly St., Hammond, 985-345-2509, www.hammondballet.com.

Friday Night Lights. Stroll Historic downtown Ponchatoula.. Stores open until 8 p.m., 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

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December 7–8

Amite’s Annual Christmas Parade. 6 p.m., downtown Amite. 985-748-5537, www.amitechamber.org.

Hammond Ballet presents The Nutcracker.

7 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.hammondballet.com, www.columbiatheatre.org.

December 5 East St. Tammany Chamber Business After Hours with Slidell Memorial Hospital. 5–7 p.m., 1495 Gause Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

December 5 Lakeview Regional Blood Drive.

10 a.m.–4 p.m., Magnolia Room inside Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington, 1-866-4LAKEVIEW, www.lakeviewregional.com.

Ballet Apetrei’s 24th annual production of The Nutcracker. Sat., 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, 985-624-3622.

Netchex Holiday Classic Tennis Tournament benefiting Fostering Angels. Franco’s Athletic Club, 100 Bon Temps Roule, Mandeville, 985-373-8223, www.fosteringangels.org.

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December 7 Northshore Rising Professionals Christmas Party. 6–9 p.m., K. Gee’s Restaurant, 2534 Florida St., Mandeville, 985-273-3008, melissa@sttammanychamber.org.

December 7 Mike Vaughn Ministries Concert with special guests Glynn Fendlason and Chronicle. 6 p.m., Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw, 985-974-0507, www.mvmgoodnews.com.

For a listing of community Farmer’s Markets visit www.sophisticatedwoman.com.

December 8 Breakfast with Santa at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Girls and Boys ages three through eight, admission with unwrapped toy to be donated to the Toys for Tots Campaign, 985-867-3900 to reserve your spot.

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Henry Hood Gallery Fall 2012 Art Exhibitions.

12–5 p.m., 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, 985-789-1832.

Parent’s Night Out at Culinary Kids. 6–9 p.m., 3441 E. Causeway Approach, reservations required, 985-727-5553, www.culinarykidsns.com.

Olde Town Slidell Christmas Market. Fri., 5–8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Erlanger to Front Streets, Slidell, 985-643-4790, www.antiquesandartonfirst.com.

A Christmas Story. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., 985-641-0324, www.slidelllittletheatre.org

December 1–15

December 7, 21 & 28

December 7–9

December 1–2, 7–9

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Delta Festival Ballet present The Nutcracker.

2 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 504-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com.

City of Slidell’s Christmas Under the Stars.

6–9 p.m., Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell, 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

13th Annual Holiday of Lights Patron Party.

Dec. 6, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 7, Holiday of Lights Kick-Off Event, 6-8:30 p.m., Koop Dr., Mandeville, 985-867-9490.

The Geaux Minis Gala benefiting Anna and Trae Mayfield, who were seriously injured in an auto accident in September. 8–11 p.m., Fleur De Lis Center, Mandeville, 504-442-0323, lgordy@ymail.com.

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12| Oil & Vinegar celebrated their grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on November 8. Owner Pemmie Sheasby and her husband, Reynolds were surrounded by their daughters, Katie Irving, Rena Billiot and Sheri Sheasby as well as close friends and family. Covington Mayor Mike Cooper and St. Tammany West Chamber members were also in attendance for the event.

13| Pictured are artists from the “Accidental Artist” exhibits sponsored by the City of Slidell's Department of Cultural and Public Affairs. L-R: Kenny Bridges, Milo Stephens, Mickey Asche, Kelly Landrum-Hammell and Keith Dellsperger.

14| The feature film thriller Jake’s Road, slated for release early next year, has recently wrapped filming in Folsom. The production features lead actress/ producer, Leticia Jimenez, a Mandeville resident, who stars alongside Eric Roberts.

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15| Ballet Apetrei, St. Tammany's own resident ballet company, recently conducted auditions for it's preprofessional roster of dancers and determined lead cast parts for company’s 24th Annual production of The Nutcracker.

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16| Congratulations to Michael Paul Cole, from Hannibal, Missouri. His Photography was chosen as Best In Show at the 2012 Three Rivers Art Festival, which was held in downtown Covington.

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17| Kids Wanna Help®, founded by Mary-Brent Brown and her sister Beverly, was recognized as the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Northshore Chapter, at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon held in mid-November.

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18| Pictured is Sherrí Hansen, July 2012 Enterprising Woman, and Zachary Slay of Project Independence in front of their award-winning “Scariest House" display at the Lakeview Regional Medical Center’s annual Boo Fest.

19| St. Scholastica Academy hosted their Spirit/ Homecoming Week with numerous activities and events. Dressed in an array of purple, the Junior class made some noise in preparation of the Juniors versus Seniors volleyball game.

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Christmas on the Northshore. 3 p.m., 7 p.m., St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, 985-626-3307.

Dew Drop Jazz Hall Christmas Concert with Spencer Bohren. 6:30–9 p.m., Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147, www.dewdropjazzhall.com.

December 14–16 Playmakers Theater presents A Covington Native in King Arthur’s Court. Fri–Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, www.playmakersinc.com.

December 15 Christmas Sing A Long. Slidell Little Theatre, 2–3:30 p.m., 2024 Nellie Dr., 985-641-0324.

December 20 Nutcracker High Tea at The English Tea Room.

6–8 p.m., 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

December 8 2012 Glitz, Glamour & Giving Gala benefiting United Way of Southeast Louisiana. 6:30 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-778-0815.

December 8 Slidell Art League’s 50th Anniversary Show and Holiday Market. 12–4 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center Gallery located inside City Hall, 2055 Second St., Slidell, 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

December 8 Winter on the Water Christmas parade and celebration. 4–6:30 p.m., Mandeville Lakefront. 985-624-3147, www.cityofmandeville.com.

December 8 Ponchatoula Christmas Parade. 5 p.m., Historic downtown Ponchatoula, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

December 20 December 9 Teddy Bear High Tea at The English Tea Room.

2–4 p.m., 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, 985-898-3988, www.englishtearoom.com.

December 12 Culinary Kids presents “Gluten Free Cooking for the Holidays.” 6–7:30 p.m., 3441 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 985-727-5553, info@CulinaryKidsNS.com.

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December 8–9 & 15–16

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Junior Auxiliary of Slidell’s 8th Annual Tour of Homes. 12–4 p.m., Slidell area, www.jaslidell.org.

December 9 Christmas at TerraBella. 3–6 p.m., TerraBella Village, Hwy. 1085, Covington, www.terrabellavillage.com.

Cirque Chinois. 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org.

December 14 Baroque Christmas presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr., 985-523-6530, www.lpomusic.com.

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Winter Camp at Culinary Kids. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 3441 E. Causeway Approach, reservations required, 985-727-5553, www.culinarykidsns.com.

St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5–7 p.m., WOW Cafe Wingery at the Clarion Inn and Suite Conference Center, 501 N. Hwy 190, Covington, 985-273-3008, melissa@sttammanychamber.org.

Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours in conjunction with Hammond Chamber of Commerce. 5:30–7 p.m., Regions Bank, 201 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

One Night in Bethlehem Outdoor Nativity Production. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Calvary Christian Center 118 N. Richardson St., Hammond, 985-345-0366, www.onenightinbethlehem.net.

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December 13

Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast. 8–11 a.m., New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4375 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-630-3456, www.northshore-kiwanis.org.

December 8

NAMI St. Tammany Family to Family Support Group. 7–9 p.m., North Oaks Health System E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, Rm. B, 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr., Hammond, 985-626-6372.

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Christmas Glow in Ponchatoula

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON, PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“YES, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.”

Santa will arrive in Ponchatoula December 8, mounted on his sleigh in the annual Christmas parade.

This year’s theme is, “Christmas Characters on Parade.”

Floats, as well as bands, marching, dance and school groups all proceed down Main Street in their holiday garb, but this is just one of many holiday activities.

With store windows decorated, white lights sparkling, and illuminated ornaments hanging from every light post, Ponchatoula is ablaze in the glow of Christmas. Each year the mayor hosts the Downtown

Christmas Lighting Ceremony where half the population visits and toasts the advent of the season. You missed it this year, but there is more to come! Friday Night Lights continues for two more weeks, enticing visitors from near and far to stroll the streets of Ponchatoula and shop locally at the diverse shops in their paths. The gifts purchased here will be personal, unique and chosen with that special person in mind.

It’s the season to show your love, generosity and devotion, and to partake in the highest beauty and joy.

Share time with family and friends in the glow of the season. Come to Ponchatoula and see that there really is a Santa Claus and the people acknowledge the joys and beauty of life.

Business Support is Top Priority

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

WITH TODAY’S ECONOMIC environment, growing competition, increasing Internet sales, marketing options, and on and on, there are overwhelming challenges for local small businesses. Our board recently analyzed member input gathered through surveys and focus groups to determine priorities for 2013. It was no surprise that small business support came out as number one.

How we provide that support is something we constantly state through multiple means of communication, news articles, Facebook, new website and weekly e-mails.

Actively engaged members gain the most value from the Chamber. However, our web and printed information, as well as one on one counseling offered by our partners with Southeastern University’s S.B.D.C. and S.C.O.R.E., and input on public policy and governmental affairs,

impact not just every member but every local business.

So, building partnerships and coalitions with other organizations and governmental bodies, and our work to be a strong voice of business, remain as priorities as well.

The questions of why join the chamber, and why some remain members for 10, 20, or more years was analyzed.

Those nearly 400 of our 1,100 long-term members are the “investors” who, together with those who have served as board leaders, have enabled our Chamber to grow to its current highest accredited status. You can see who they are in the front pages of our 2012-2013 membership directory on newsstands now.

This Christmas giving season, remember to support local businesses, and know that local businesses have a strong Chamber to stand up for, and behind them.

A Festive Slidell

MAYOR OF SLIDELL

remind people of the importance of shopping locally.

Not only are you helping small businesses, but you are investing in Slidell. During these difficult economic times, our businesses need your patronage now more than ever.

As you know, the City of Slidell is struggling just like many other cities across our country. Shopping online and in other cities has taken much needed tax revenue out of city coffers. We need to keep our local tax dollars here at home so we can repair roads, fix broken water and sewer lines, and continue to improve Slidell for our citizens. Support your local Slidell businesses.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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WRITTEN BY FREDDY DRENNAN,

THIS YEAR MARKS the 25th anniversary of the City of Slidell’s Christmas Under the Stars. This four day event featuring live entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and holiday decorations, returns to Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell. This celebration of the holidays begins on Friday, Dec. 7 with Ballet Espirit and Southern Youth Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The festivities continue on Dec. 8, 14 and 15 from 6–9 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information, please visit the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us.

This Christmas season, I’m asking everyone to Shop Slidell. The City of Slidell and the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce have started a joint initiative to

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Mortgage Loan Officer

Stephanie Weeks

Mortgage Loan Officer

504.296.8454

985.966.0700

Raynah Cullen

Mortgage Loan Officer

985.237.9253

hb@nolalending.com

rs@nolalending.com

saw@nolalending.com

NMLS -96999

rc@nolalending.com

NMLS -111677

NMLS -97116

NMLS -280224

Suzy Ortiz

Mortgage Loan Officer

504.236.6679

so@nolalending.com

NMLS - 413802

Meredith Garrett

Mortgage Loan Officer

985.502.4347

mg@nolalending.com

NMLS - 755832

Coleena Wolfe

Mortgage Loan Officer

228.218.3521

coleena@nolalending.com

NMLS - 394007

Georgia Harrington

Amy LeBouef

Mortgage Loan Officer

504.473.0836

gh@nolalending.com

Mortgage Loan Officer

504.352.9535

alebouef@nolalending.com

NMLS - 893178

NMLS - 131411

Courtney Jenkins

Mortgage Loan Officer

985.778.3705

cj@nolalending.com

NMLS - 832159

Candice Diaz

Mortgage Loan Officer

318.518.4802

candice@nolalending.com

NMLS - 216594

What’s the NOLA difference?

Sophisticated Woman | December 2012

• NOLA Lending guarantees the lowest rates

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• NOLA Lending underwrites our loans entirely in-house • NOLA Lending will close your loan in less than 30 days • NOLA Lending puts customers & the community first • NOLA Lending’s professional staff is with you every step of the way

Call 866.872.5399 toll-free or visit www.nolalending.com

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