SOPHISTICATED WOMAN MAGAZINE

October 2012

The Northshore's Best

Enterprising Women www.sophisticatedwoman.com

Courtney, Celie & Sibyl Stumm Pinkberry

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12 On the Cover Stop-to-Shop Breast Cancer . . . . . . . 12

ENTERPRISING WOMEN

The Girls of Swirl— Courtney, Celie and Sibyl Stumm Pinkberry Yogurt................................................................. 20

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Mammogram Guidelines....................................................7 Shop-to-Stop Breast Cancer ........................................... 12 Restoring Peace of Mind— Couple Committed to Cause, Dr. Michele Cooper and Dr. Scott Sullivan ........................................................ 15 Weight Loss Surgery Saved My Life—Twice The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana........................... 17

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Where Patients Come First—Northshore’s Best Cardiologist, 2011, Dr. Farhad X. Aduli The Saint Tammany Heart & Vascular Institute ....... 10 Dr. Gary Agena—Building Long-term Relationships Through Customized Care .................. 13 Midlife Fitness and Chronic Disease............................ 14 Neurofeedback: Is it Right For You or Your Child? .. 29

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Not Just Losing the Tooth! .................................................8

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LEGAL

Do I Need a Prenup? ......................................................... 16 Cohesive Camaraderie Defines Local Firm— Sutton, Alker & Rather, LLC ............................................. 19

BEAUTY & STYLE

Pink Ribbon Month............................................................ 18

Spooky Kooky Pet Photo Contest ...................................6

Fashion For a Cause ........................................................... 26

Hammond Love .................................................................. 28

Shopping Scene.................................................................. 37 Average .....................................................................................6 The Ever-Popular Poblano............................................... 25 Book Review: Fair is Foul, Foul is Fair .......................... 37

COMMUNITY

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Meet The Owners: Gifted Nurses .................................. 32 Women Build—Communities Grow............................ 32 October Events.................................................................... 30 Around Town........................................................................ 34 Thank You .............................................................................. 35

Behind the Scenes ................................................................4

Barbeque at its Best........................................................... 38

Parish President Thank You ................................................6

Chamber Offers Small Business Services................... 38

Charter Business HERO........................................................7

Local Nonprofit Needs Support .................................... 38

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LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

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Behind the Scenes The Northshore’s Best

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell Editor Amy Bouton Art Director Cheryl Feltman Sohn Graphic Designer/Staff Photographer Claire Thomas

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Graphic Designer/Web Master Julie O’Day

Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson Account Executives Nikki Lazaroe, Laura Zammit Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Fashion Editor Patty Beal Contributing Writers Izzy Percy, Mary Speed Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Karen Lee Lodato, Steve Randon

Courtney PINKBERRY GIRLS, Courtney, Celie and Sibyl Stumm, took a break from serving up the swirls at their three yogurt shops to enjoy a little sister time together while they were styled for their Sophisticated Woman cover

shoot. The Paris Parker, Mandeville design team of Molly Meyers-Zabala, Ashley Brandau and Sunni Sigrist, perfected Courtney, Celie and Sibyl’s hair and makeup (respectively).

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

Based out of Covington, Karen Lee Lodato is the owner of Karen Lee Photography.

She specializes in both lifestyle photography and contemporary, fashion-inspired portraiture for women.

Melissa St. André is office manager for Sophisticated Woman. In addition to the many hats she wears, Melissa is wife to Joey, the mother of two rowdy boys and an animal lover.

About the cover: Cover photography: Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.com Hair and Make-up: Paris Parker Salon, 4900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-485-4404, www.parisparker.com.

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5:00 pm | Tuesday Sept 18

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OCTOBER ALREADY. The rapid passage of time always astounds me. When we highlight Breast Cancer Awareness each year, inevitably we hear stories of spirit, strength, survival and yes—sadness—because not every cancer story has a happy ending.

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But the point of this month focused on awareness, is precisely to create more happy endings. Early detection, medical advancements and the abundance of knowledge we continue to gain, are all part of a combined effort to ultimately make Breast Cancer a distant memory.

We are not there yet, so in the meantime, let’s do what we do best. Let’s make those we know and love who are facing this disease (or any form of cancer), aware that we are here, and if we could we would make it disappear. Let’s rally behind those who need others right now and join a cause, fix a meal, clean a friend’s house, do their shopping, or participate in an event just to make someone else’s life better even if it is only momentarily.

This month, learn about the first annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day which gives women insight into reconstruction choices after a mastectomy or lumpectomy, and meet our Enterprising Women who have embraced the Northshore. As always, we thank our advertisers who will participate in Shop-To-Stop Breast Cancer.

To every person facing cancer, we wish you restored health.

Please remember to do regular breast selfexams, get annual screening mammograms, and most of all, be there for someone if the need arises. Finally, to all of our neighbors affected by Hurricane Isaac you are in our thoughts as you continue to rebuild.

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St. Tammany Parish Government Pat Brister, Parish President P. O. Box 628 Covington, LA 70434 Phone: (985) 898-2700 Fax: (985) 898-5237 askpat@stpgov.org

To the Citizens of St. Tammany Parish, St. Tammany Parish stood up its Emergency Operations Center on August 27th in preparation for To the Citizens St. Tammany Parish,responders, from law enforcement to utilities and public works Hurricane Isaac.ofOver 80 emergency crews, completed over 1,100 emergency tasks during the storm. th St. Tammany Parish stood up its Emergency Operations Center on August 27 in preparation for

On behalf ofIsaac. the citizens St. Tammany, I want from to thank everyone who suchpublic longworks hours Hurricane Over 80ofemergency responders, law enforcement to worked utilities and crews,this completed over 1,100 emergency tasks to during storm. during storm. From Public Works Crews Callthe Takers, the citizens of St. Tammany should be proud of the men and women who work in public service.

On behalf of the citizens of St. Tammany, I want to thank everyone who worked such long hours during

I also want toFrom thank Sheriff Jack Strain, Superintendent of Schools Folse, Parish this storm.

Public Works Crews to Call Takers, the citizens of St. Trey Tammany should beCouncil proud of the Members, Mayorswho of our municipalities and the heads of the many other agencies that worked in men and women work in public service. emergency response. We worked as a team throughout the storm.

I also want to thank Sheriff Jack Strain, Superintendent of School Trey Folse, Parish Council Members,

Isaac brought a storm surge between 7 and 10 feet across the parish and 15 to 20 inches of rain. Our Mayors of our municipalities and the heads of the many other agencies that worked in emergency rivers and bayous could as nota drain into Lake Pontchartrain due to its high level. We experienced flood response.

We worked team throughout the storm. conditions on every river in St. Tammany from the Tchefuncte to the Pearl. Over 600 people were rescued by firstaresponders.

Isaac brought storm surge between 7 and 10 feet across the parish and 15 to 20 inches of rain. Our rivers and bayous could not drain into Lake Pontchartrain due to its high level. We experienced flood Over 1,200 homes were inundated with flood water, including 515 in the City of Slidell. conditions on every river in St. Tammany from the Tchefuncte to the Pearl. Over 600 people were

rescuedallbyoffirst responders.

Despite this, citizens have returned, our schools have reopened and the cleanup is underway.

Unfortunately, some homes with major damage will take longer to fix.

Over 1,200 homes were inundated with flood water, including 515 in the City of Slidell.

I have assurances from the Federal Government through FEMA Administrator Fugate that our citizens will all receive help they to getour their liveshave backreopened to normal.

Despite of this,the citizens haveneed returned, schools and the cleanup is

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underway. Unfortunately, some homes with major damage will take longer to fix.

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ADVICE

Isaac overstayed his welcome and was a difficult guest. It was almost impossible for the National I have assurances from the Federal Government through FEMA Administrator Fugate that our citizens Weather Service and they St. Tammany Parish to predict itsnormal. movements very far in advance. will receive the help need to get their lives back to We need to use the knowledge and experience gained from Isaac to improve storm modeling and Isaac overstayed his welcome and was a difficult guest. It was almost impossible for the National response.

Weather Service and St. Tammany Parish to predict its movements very far in advance.

Most importantly, we need to use the lessons of this storm to find a better way to protect the Lake We need to use the and knowledge and experience gainedWe from Isaac to conversations improve storm with modeling and Pontchartrain Basin ALL Parishes in the Basin. have had our federal response. and most of the other Parish Presidents and everyone is committed to following that path. delegation Yours MostTruly, importantly, we need to use the lessons of this storm to find a better way to protect the Lake Pat Brister Pontchartrain Basin and ALL Parishes in the Basin. We have had conversations with our federal

delegation and most of the other Parish Presidents and everyone is committed to following that path.

Yours Truly, Pat Brister

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I LOVE HOW Goldilocks in the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears seems so satisfied when at last, she discovers the right porridge and she says, “Just right.” Not too hot, not too cold. That’s how October is for us in Louisiana, just right. For some things, not too much, not too little, is perfect—average.

We trophy, medal and ribbon excellence but often overlook the middle place. In statistics, the bell curve or normal distribution, places most events in the commonplace.

An average day in an industrialized country might look like this: Jane Doe or Demetrius Doe turn over in bed, wake up, turn on the light, walk across a secure floor with roof overhead, turn on the stove, make breakfast, have coffee, shower, decide what clothes to wear, listen to broadcast of her or his choice, decide what time is best to leave the house, and go where they want to go.

In non-industrialized or war-torn countries, people think our average days are premium, spectacular events. So many of the world’s people long to be in the United States.

People have climbed mountains, swam rivers and lost everything to become American.

Waking up an American is no ordinary event.

Ancestrally, all Americans were once part of the huddled masses longing to be free.

Voting is an act of freedom to decide. Not voting too, is commonplace. I recall as a child walking to the voting booth with my mother (she never learned to drive). I watched her do something of importance. She explained that I would get to vote later on when I was of age to do so. I waited the years, and then got to vote. I hope you too will exercise this ordinary act of great significance. It’s just right.

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IF ANYONE HAS had the unfortunate mishap of having a tooth (other than a wisdom tooth) removed, they soon realize the defect that is left behind. When teeth are removed, about half of the bone in the area is lost within the first year. Consider losing multiple teeth—facial asymmetry is certain.

Today there are multiple options for tooth replacement. The success of the restorations is dependent upon the surrounding support structures staying true to their original form.

Today we can control this by grafting the site at the time of tooth removal. Understanding your options is key to guaranteeing success.

The treatment of choice in most instances to replace a single tooth to multiple teeth is a dental implant. Many times the implant can be placed in the same site as the tooth that was removed. Bone is then grafted around the site to reinforce the implant. After three months a crown can be placed on top. If a bridge is chosen to restore the missing tooth, preserving the gums and bone can allow the

The treatment of choice to replace a single tooth is a dental implant. tooth to fit into the socket improving appearance and hygiene.

Occasionally there may be a need to delay restoring the missing tooth. The bone graft will help to keep the bone support intact for a period of time to accept a restoration in the future. Newer techniques allow dentists to replace gum and bone support that may have deteriorated over time. They are more costly and less predictable. The best plan is to be proactive and prevent the loss at the time of extraction. This is soon going to become the new standard of care.

Call Dr. Charles A. Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-4401.

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Where Patients Come First—Northshore’s Best Cardiologist, 2011, Dr. Farhad X. Aduli The Saint Tammany Heart & Vascular Institute

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BETTER AND STRONGER, with as many options as are possible, is the goal for every cardiac patient in Dr. Aduli’s care.

“The Physicians at St. Tammany Heart and Vascular Institute always provide state-ofthe-art cardiovascular care in our nationally accredited facility,” Dr. Aduli says. “We do not practice ‘organ-specific’ medicine. Yes, we are heart specialists, but my philosophy is that your entire body works together, and each part affects another.”

Voted Northshore’s Best Cardiologist in 2011, Dr Aduli attributes this honor to all of his co-workers at St Tammany Heart and Vascular Institute, St Tammany Parish Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical and Louisiana Heart Hospital who give 100 percent to patient care every day. “From the receptionist to the physicians, it takes everyone to create the best experience for our patients,” he says. “Dr. Aduli has been an active staff cardiologist with St. Tammany Parish Hospital since 2000, delivering on the promise of world class health care close to home with high quality care and excellent

patient outcomes,” says Sharon Toups, FACHE, Sr. VP/COO at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

“At St. Tammany Heart and Vascular Institute, we never lose sight of the patient.

Spending ample time taking care of the entire patient is our goal. We advise them on ways to keep heart healthy, while we address their medical needs. Every member of our team consistently treats each patient with the same level of care and respect we would for members of our own families,” Dr. Aduli says.

He encourages everyone to be aware of their risk factors for heart disease and address them early on. “Family history, high cholesterol and triglyceride numbers, high blood pressure and smoking are all risk factors. Take action if you can.” He says a comprehensive initial screening including blood work, an echocardiogram and a cardiac calcium scan can produce a clear diagnosis for the average person. “I would say that through this screening, we can catch roughly 99 percent of early heart disease in

high risk patients. Once you know it is there, you can treat it.”

“Dr. Aduli is no stranger to the Cath Lab. He has performed a combined average of 750 diagnostic catheterizations, including carotid artery and coronary stent procedures, per year. He is one of the most experienced physicians on the Northshore in treating congenital holes in the heart that may be responsible for the occurrence of unexplained strokes,” notes Jeffery Kitch, APRN. Problems like poor circulation, congenital heart defects and carotid artery issues, are treated with the latest, minimally invasive technology available like medicated balloon stents. Because he approaches each patient as an individual, Dr. Aduli feels compelled to not just diagnose cardiac issues, but also to offer applicable solutions.

“Technology has come such a long way.

Medicated stents are just one example,” he stresses. “The patient’s only option does not have to be invasive open heart surgery or a lifetime of swallowing several pills every day. These less invasive choices leave the

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Staff members St. Tammany Heart & Vascular Institute Bottom row: Dr. Adriana Nagy, Dr. Farhad Aduli, Kelly Duke, PA-C. Back row: Dr. Naveed Malik, Jeffrey Kitch, APRN, Dr. James Mace.

LEFT PAGE: Dr. Aduli and Cardiac lab Technician, Cole Laiche, reviewing a patient’s cardiac image at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in the Cath Lab. ABOVE: Chef Paul Prudhomme and Dr. Aduli, after one of his follow-up appointments, discussed the benefits of Chef Paul’s new salt and sugar free seasoning. RIGHT: The new line of seasonings created by Chef Paul.

Voted Northshore’s Best visit to Dr. Aduli, and a few diagnostic procedures, my wife Lori and I left town. Dr. Aduli called us and suggested that we come back and address certain problems pretty quickly.

We came home, he placed a defibrillator, and I was back on my way. Since then, I have only improved,” Chef Paul recounts. “He did it in such a way that I realized the urgency, but I knew that I could trust him with my care. When you have a good doctor, he can help you get back on your feet.” His faith in his trusted doctor extends beyond the exam room. Chef Paul and his wife are now in collaboration with Dr. Aduli on a new seasoning line that is both salt and sugar free.

“We brought this idea to him and since that time we have developed approximately 30 to 40 formulas. Six of them are on the market now,” Chef Paul says. “We travel the country speaking to dieticians and food professionals, sharing the new product and they are certainly on board—in fact most just want to know how they can get it.” Currently

Cardiologist in 2011, he has performed an average of 750 carotid artery and coronary stent procedures per year. every patient at St. Tammany Heart and Vascular is given a sample of the new sugar and salt free line with a heart healthy recipe at each visit.

Drs. Aduli, Nagy, Mace and Mailk invite everyone to come out to the Covington location at 20 Starbrush Circle, on October 27 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., where free cardiac health screenings will be offered. Donna Blossman, certified fitness trainer will be available to test body fat and help create a diet and fitness plan. Chef Paul Prudhomme will have healthy cooking demonstrations using new sugar and salt free seasoning. To learn more, call 985-871-6020, or visit www.sthvi.com.

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open heart surgery option for the future if it comes to that. This can ultimately mean a longer, more productive quality of life for patients with heart disease, and that is our goal.” Dr. Aduli describes the essence of his practice as caring and he describes himself when it comes to treating patients as “reasonably aggressive.”

“If I feel a riskier procedure can benefit a seriously ill patient long-term, I will offer them that option,” he says. “I will exhaust all efforts to help a patient obtain a better quality of life.” So when celebrated Chef Paul Prudhomme began to feel less and less like himself, his daughter-in-law (a physician) suggested that he visit Dr. Aduli. “Dr. Aduli bespeaks the quality of health care we have here in our own region. He does what he does so well and so simply. He really takes away the worry. Everything he has done has made me feel better and feel stronger.”

Chef Paul experienced this “reasonable aggressiveness” firsthand. “After my initial

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The Women’s Pavilion of St. Tammany Parish Hospital has special pricing on annual screening mammogams. Call 985-7731500 for details. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital has free cancer screenings for women without health insurance, throughout the month of October. Appointments are required. Call 888-616-4687 for exact locations & to schedule an appointment.

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Slidell Memorial Hospital Foundation dedicates funds to the following; St. Tammany Cancer Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation & Children’s Wish Endowment

WE WANT TO recognize our advertisers who willingly participate in Shop-to-Stop, donate generously to charities dedicated to Breast Cancer causes, and actively participate in fund-raising events for cancer research.

Thank you all for your generosity.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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Cheryl Schoenberger, Northshore Neuro Services, Brain Works Academy

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Dr. John Simon & Reba Weymouth, FNP-C, Timeless Rx

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Darlene & Andrea Watson, Infusé Oil & Vinegar Allyson & Calvin McMahon, Three Rivers Services, Relay For Life

Dr. Robert Benson & his employees, “The Benson Curette’s,” have teamed up for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Annette LeBlanc, Annette’s House of Décor

Dr. Randall Juleff, La Bella Vita Laser & Vein Center Susan Love Research Foundation Mandeville High BCA Campaign

Tina & Mike Gunaldo, Mandeville Party Company Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force

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Dr. Kelly Burkenstock—Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin.

Body. Health. & Azure Spa Mrs. Billie R. Comeaux of American Factory Direct Furniture

Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital

Andrea Kopfler, Bra La Vie

Julie Pitard, Darlene Finnan & Heather Dempsey Baby’s Corner

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Breastoration/ The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans (CAGNO)

Georgie Brooks Myrtle, Georgie’s English Kitchen & Garden

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Charles A. Schof, DDS, Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence Matt Slimming of STAR Physical Therapy Kim Wanner & Melissa Torres, Columbia Street Mercantile Anne Barre’, Huntington Learning Center

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Dr. Scott Sullivan & Dr. Frank DellaCroce, St. Charles Surgical Hospital The Pink Heart Fund

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Dr. Gary Agena— Building Long-term Relationships Through Customized Care

Overview: Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology Certified & Instructor Certified in the daVinci Robtic® Surgical System Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology Customized Long-term Care in Family Friendly Enviornment One on one consultation before initial visit Location: 393 Highway 21, Arbor Walk Plaza Suite 525, Madisonville, LA Hours: Open Monday through Friday 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00PM

FOR BOTH NEW patients and established patients, Dr. Gary Agena, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, has one goal in mind when it comes to his practice—life-long care in a warm, family-friendly environment. “Each patient who comes to me is an individual,” he says. “I customize each patient’s care to their needs. And I establish a lasting, ongoing relationship with them.”

Offering complete, comprehensive, gynecologic and obstetric care, Dr. Agena treats patients from premenstrual to postmenopausal, with needs on every level. From adolescent young women experiencing their first visit to the gynecologist, to expectant mothers, to patients in need of medical intervention through surgery, he treats women at every stage in life. “I am certified in the daVinci® robotic surgical system and I am a certified instructor as well,” he notes. “My patients are not just a number. I work on their needs even after they leave. And if for some reason, I feel I need to check in with a patient, myself or one of the nurses will check in just to make sure everything is okay.”

With the philosophy that healthy families are made up of healthy individuals, Dr. Agena offers patients a long-term plan to reach their optimum health and wellness goals. “If a patient comes to me with a goal of becoming healthier by quitting smoking, or losing weight, I will take that extra ten minutes to help them formulate a solution,” he says. I have a vested interest in their well-being, and I think I can offer a different perspective on approaching a problem. It matters to me that they reach their goals.”

Actively involved in the health care community, Dr. Agena will appear on the local television show Health Quest in October. He also teaches monthly educational courses at two area hospitals. For new patients or parents seeking a health care provider for their adolescent daughters, Dr. Agena is happy to sit down one on one for a consultation before the initial visit.

“I am available to all of my patients. Patients rarely call, even after hours, without getting an immediate or extremely fast response,” he says. “It all comes down to the respect I have for each one of my patients. I try to treat them equally and I strive to be a better physician each and every day.”

Phone: 985-845-7121 Fax: 985-206-9476 Community Outreach: St. Tammany Parish Hospital Dr. Agena offers ongoing talks on various topics to the community.

Health Quest TV Dr. Agena will appear on Health Quest in October.

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DOES IT REALLY help to start exercising in our 40s or 50s? Or by that time have we left it too late to do much good? Investigators at the University of Texas and The Cooper Institute have found that we should still “go for it.” According to their recent study, being physically active during mid-life helps extend lifespan and increases the chances of aging healthily and preventing chronic illness.

Analyses of 18,670 patients showed that when patients increased fitness levels by 20 percent in their 30s, 40s and 50s, they decreased their chances of developing chronic diseases like congestive heart failure, Alzheimer’s disease and colon cancer decades later by 20 percent. “What sets this study apart is that it focuses on the relationship between mid-life fitness and quality of life in later years,” said Benjamin Willis, MD, MPH, lead author of the study. “Fitter individuals aged well with fewer chronic illnesses to impact their quality of life.”

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My parents are coming to visit this month from Australia. They are in their 70s but look amazing. They’re still working out most days and climbing mountains. Literally climbing mountains! Now that’s the kind of life that you may be able to have in your retirement if you start exercising now.

It is pretty clear, that if we want to live long, live well, and like the way we look, it is important to exercise. So what are you waiting on? Find a health club and a physical therapist that can work hand-in-hand to make sure that your exercise program is fun, safe and effective. And don’t worry that you’ve left it too late. It seems that it’s never too late to make a difference.

Physical Therapist Matt Slimming, owner of STAR 2 0 11 Physical Therapy and STAR Fitness Center, has practiced on the Northsore in Covington, Folsom and Slidell for 17 years.

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BRA DAY

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Restoring Peace of Mind— Couple Committed to Cause, Dr. Michele Cooper and Dr. Scott Sullivan

Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Cooper with their daughters Elle and Alexis.

to the dedication of local plastic surgeons and general surgeons who promote awareness of this option.

The American Society of Plastic surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) were also alarmed by this lack of dissemination of information nationally.

Despite a federal mandate which requires that all breast cancer patients have knowledge of both their reconstruction options, and knowledge that insurance companies must cover the procedure they choose, there are still patients slipping through the cracks in the system.

“Of the 250,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, only a small percentage will undergo reconstruction. In fact, only three out of ten women will even be informed of their reconstructive options. These statistics are concerning at a time when information is so easily available and dispersed through the internet,” Dr. Cooper indicates. “As plastic surgeons, we are presented almost daily with a patient that has survived breast cancer but is permanently scarred from the procedure. We can’t go back in time and change that, we can only work with what we have been presented. The patients are

distraught and we know this part of their recovery could have been prevented with greater collective and preventative energy by physicians and surgeons.”

The first ever National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day or BRA day will be held in the United States on October 17, in New Orleans. This is the inaugural event of a two year campaign to empower women with information about their breast reconstruction choices. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Plastic Surgery Foundation and The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (Dr. Sullivan and Dr. DellaCroce) are National Sponsors of this event. Dr. Michele Cooper is a local sponsor.

To learn more about the first ever BRA Day visit www.breastcenter.com, 504-899-2800. Find Dr. Michele M. Cooper at www.michelecoopermd.com, 985-626-6163. To aid in the BRA Day campaign, pop artist and BRA Day national spokesman Jewel, will perform at an intimate concert on October 29 in New Orleans. For tickets to the event visit www.plasticsurgerythemeeting.org

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FOR THE PATIENT, a breast cancer diagnosis is devastating enough, but concern over how their body may be permanently scarred and disfigured can further deepen their anxiety. Often times, in the rush to rid themselves of the cancer the patient fails to investigate her reconstructive options prior to having her mastectomy or lumpectomy performed. “Having this information ahead of time would not only give patients the peace of mind of being whole after surgery, but it greatly impacts the aesthetic outcome of the case,” says Dr. Michele Cooper, a Mandeville plastic surgeon and St. Charles Surgical Hospital staff member.

Seeing this deficiency and the further stress and trauma it adds to these women’s lives at an already vulnerable time, Drs. Scott Sullivan and Frank DellaCroce, cofounders of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery at the St. Charles Surgical Hospital, have devoted their careers to changing this.

St. Charles Surgical Hospital is the only hospital in the world dedicated to breast cancer reconstruction. “Our ideal standard for breast reconstruction is a coordinated effort between the general surgeon and the plastic surgeon. We work in concert to first remove only the breast tissue from the affected breast. We leave an empty component of breast skin in tact, and in many cases the nipple too. Micro surgically transplanted tissue from another area of the body is then used to fill the breast. The patient awakens from surgery with a breast very much like their previous one—and often better,” notes Dr. Sullivan.

According to Dr. Cooper, the New Orleans metropolitan area has a higher percentage of patients who undergo mastectomy and reconstruction together, and utilize their own breast tissue, than other areas of the state as well as the nation. This is due in part

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MOST PEOPLE ARE familiar with the term “prenuptial agreement” (or prenup), but in Louisiana the true legal term is a “marriage contract”. Before deciding whether or not you need one, it is important to know how our law works without one. Not only is Louisiana a civil law jurisdiction (and the only state that is) we are also a “community property” state (along with eight other states). If you marry without confecting a prenup, then you and your spouse are subject to the legal regime of the “community of acquets and gains”.

The community regime means that all assets acquired during the marriage are presumed to be owned as “community property”. This means that both husband and wife each own an “undivided” one-half ownership in all assets. The exception, of course, would be property that one spouse acquires as a gift or an inheritance. The property that was inherited or owned prior to marriage is called the “separate property” of that spouse. However, the income that is produced from that separate property is community property! Many people mistakenly believe that the income from their separate property (let’s say rental income) is also their separate property. Even if you keep that rental income in a completely separate

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account, without the other spouse’s name on it, it is still considered to be “community property”.

If you wish to completely renounce the community regime and basically remain the same financially as you were the day before your marriage, then you must execute a marriage contract before you marry (or within one year of moving into Louisiana). You may also terminate the community post-marriage but then you must go to Court.

If you are already married and do not wish to terminate the entire community regime but merely want the income from your separate property to remain “separate”, then you can confect what is called an “Article 2339” declaration. The 2339 is a simple notarial act (no Court needed) that must be filed in conveyance records to properly notify “third persons”.

Now it is up to you to decide whether or not you want to modify how our law works regarding your marital assets.

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

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

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Weight Loss Surgery Saved My Life—Twice The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana

Three weeks later she noticed that her bra wasn’t fitting quite right. “I thought it was because I’d lost so much weight, then I felt a large knot in my right breast. I was scared to death and the next day I was in my doctor’s office.” She was diagnosed with Scarf –Bloom Richardson Grade 3—an invasive ductal carcinoma that is very aggressive and has a high propensity for reoccurrence.

A week later Madeline had a double mastectomy. After six months of chemotherapy, a 10 day stay in ICU, and 25 radiation treatments, she began rebuilding her strength and stamina.

This month Madeline will celebrate her “third birthday.” She will be cancer-free for three years. And at 138 pounds lighter she has the energy to care for her two-year-old grandchild.

“I’m alive today because of weight loss surgery. I’d done self breast exams for years but because I was so overweight, I just didn’t feel the lump.”

Dr. French concurs. “Like most of my patients, Madeline was familiar with the harmful effects of obesity related to her high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes but had

ounce of pain. I had to peek under my bandages to make sure I’d had surgery!” she jokes. no idea that it could increase her risk of developing cancer. In fact post-menopausal women who are obese are 30 percent more likely to develop breast cancer and 50 percent more likely to die of their disease. Part of that increase in mortality rate is definitely related to a delay in diagnosis due to difficulty feeling the mass on self breast exam or on physical examination by the patient’s physician.”

As Madeline shared her story and finished her makeover at H2O salon, the teary-eyed staff stood in line to hug her and wish her well. “I’m off to see Dr. French. I’m going to tell him thank you—again. If it wasn’t for him and weight loss surgery, I wouldn’t have lost the weight and found the lump. I wouldn’t be here today. He saved my life—twice!”

The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana and Mississippi offer free weight loss surgery seminars on a weekly basis in various locations. For more information, or to register for a seminar, visit www.whyweight.com. To learn more about the newest incision-free weight loss procedure, POSE, visit www.poseinfo.com.

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MADELINE COUVILLIER LOVED rodeos, monster truck shows, craft fairs and Paula Deen. Watching her grandson play football was the highlight of her week, but at 338 pounds, climbing the bleachers every Friday night was excruciatingly painful. And even though it was difficult doing all of these activities, it wasn’t until Madeline overheard her grandson talking about her that she decided to do something about her weight. “I cried and cried when I heard my grandson say he was embarrassed to be with me because I was so big,” Madeline says with tears in her eyes.

June 8, 2009 was the day that changed her life in more ways than one.

Dr. Matt French, Partner at the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana, performed a laparoscopic gastric bypass and within 24 hours Madeline stopped taking her many daily medications for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. “I went home without one ounce of pain. I had to peek under my bandages to make sure I’d had surgery!” she jokes.

At her three month post-op visit with Dr. French she had lost 80 pounds and was feeling great. “Weight loss surgery was so easy for me!”

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I’VE BEEN VERY lucky to meet many happy cancer survivors in my industry. These folks are full of life and have beaten this disease.

My Dad will hopefully join the ranks of this group after his upcoming treatments.

I often see breast cancer survivors. After radiation and chemotherapy treatments, many lose the hair not only on their heads but all over their bodies. They tell me how nice it would be if only the hair on their heads returned. Unfortunately, it seems, after such treatments facial hair returns full force. My clients, now burdened with the additional effects of unwanted facial hair, want to look as healthy as they now feel, so a more natural method of hair removal is the answer.

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proven to be a valuable asset to my clients.”

This cohesive, cooperative group of respected colleagues works well together through teamwork and collaboration. The firm is AV peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating available), and U.S. News & World Report recently named the firm one of the best in the country in the area of labor and employment law. Clients have the added benefit of three seasoned attorneys at their very fingertips. “We are constantly conferring with one another to ascertain the most efficient and effective strategy for each case,” Michael says.

“We are like sounding boards for one another, so it is as though every client has the benefit of three attorneys in one.”

Sutton, Alker & Rather, LLC is located in Bluebonnet Place, 4080 Lonesome Road, Suite A in Mandeville. They can be reached at 985-727-7501 or www.sutton-alker.com. This is a paid advertisement.

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CHARLES SUTTON, MICHAEL ALKER AND JIM RATHER started their careers in large firms. Their collaborative endeavor, Sutton, Alker & Rather, LLC, is now their vision of what an intimate, streamlined law practice should be. “With our smaller practice, we are able to better serve our clients,” notes Charles Sutton. “We offer dedicated personal attention and interaction.”

With over twenty years of experience, Charles Sutton, a family man who is heavily involved in the Northshore community, is the backbone of the firm. He is known for his ability to walk a client through every legal aspect of building a business. “We help people protect their personal assets through the formation of an appropriate business entity,” Charles notes. “There are many legal issues to navigate to open and operate a business successfully. We help clients traverse these— including issues such as business formation, leases, asset purchases and mergers—to form a sound business foundation.” He is also highly skilled in the areas of family law and successions. This experience allows him to proficiently argue his clients’ cases in court.

Through 16 years of experience in insurance law, Michael Alker pieced together many insurance puzzles for clients, friends and family members, post-Katrina. “I have been on both sides of insurance law, after spending the first 10 years of my career as a defense lawyer” Michael says. From personal injury, to business and insurance claims, Michael has an in-depth understanding of how they work, which gives him an edge in his field. He has handled countless multi-million dollar cases, successfully prosecuting many of them to verdict and on appeal.

Jim Rather’s 14 years of trial experience are key in his areas of practice, which include personal injury, family law, employment law and general civil litigation. When he is not speaking at continuing education seminars or volunteering as a Board member of the Youth Service Bureau, Jim works with an array of clients from individuals, to small local businesses and large corporations. As a tireless worker and a steadfast member of the team, he litigates cases for individuals and corporations with equal dedication and attention to detail.

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The Girls of Swirl—Courtney, Celie and Sibyl Stumm Pinkberry Yogurt

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FOR THE STUMM SISTERS—Courtney, Celie and Sibyl—their collective passion since as far back as they can remember consists of three things; family, friends and food. “We have always had fun together as a family,” Courtney says. “We ate dinner around the table as a family every night, and our parents encouraged us to try whatever we wanted to try, they did not force us down any certain path.” In their current business endeavor, the award-winning Pinkberry Yogurt, the impact of their cohesive, positive upbringing is pervasive on every level. “Our mission every day at Pinkberry is to refresh everyone,” Celie notes. “We want to reset someone’s day and surprise and delight them when they come into one of our stores.”

The women recall as teens enjoying yogurt near their uptown home nearly every day after school. “We had a yogurt club,” Courtney remembers. “We made such great memories.” As adults, the girls still loved to grab yogurt on occasion with their parents, but their favorite uptown shop was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina. One evening they found themselves having to drive out to Metairie for yogurt, and that is when they decided it was time to bring their favorite dessert back to their own neighborhood. “We immediately thought, ‘Why not make something happen here?’”

Celie recalled a wonderful yogurt she’d had on a recent trip to

Los Angeles, and she was determined to introduce her family to the product she loved so much. At the time, Pinkberry was just beginning to franchise, but in much bigger markets than New Orleans.

Determined to introduce her family to the flavors she could not forget, she led the rest of the Stumms to New York to try it out. “We were literally on our way to Pinkberry in New York when Pinkberry executives called to invite us out to Los Angeles to discuss a New Orleans location. In the end, we were the second new market to open outside of New York and Los Angeles.”

With a product they all believed in and a partnership with a company whose values were in sync with their own, the first Pinkberry location in New Orleans was opened in April of 2010. “We wanted to bring a worthy product to our hometown,” Celie says. “We knew that bringing in an outside product was a risk, and still we believe so much in this one, we felt we could not pass up the opportunity to share it. In short, if we did not do Pinkberry, we were not going to do frozen yogurt.”

With additional locations now on Canal Street, their most recent here on the Northshore, and one slated to open in Harahan, the sisters are fully immersed in the metropolitan area. “We are local, and we are out in the community every day where we strive to be a partner,” Sibyl says. “What we enjoy most is enjoying our city and spending time

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Below: The Stumm sisters with their parents, Kit and Rob, at the Pinkberry, Mandeville Grand Opening.

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with positive people. Luckily, we now are able to that every day in our shops.” Touting Mandeville as business-friendly, family-oriented and one of the closest-knit communities they have ever seen, the ladies say they were eager to share this product with another integral part of the metro area. Pinkberry has taken an active civic role with programs like the Swirly Scholarship Contest in which each area high school nominates a senior, the school creates and names a flavor, and the flavor that is most often purchased at the end of the contest wins. The prize is a $1500 scholarship for the named senior.

What makes Pinkberry so delectable, according to the ladies, is the level of quality in each product. “We cut fresh fruit every day, we use only natural, hormone-free skim milk, and real non-fat yogurt,” Celie says. “Pinkberry strives to be the most innovative yogurt retailer in the world. They have just launched a fresh—not frozen—fat-free Greek yogurt with both sweet and savory toppings that will be available in stores nationwide come January.”

“Not only that,” adds Courtney, “we make the product our own on so many levels,” she says. “And we really are like a family. We have seen our employees through new babies, breast cancer, and many other major life experiences. We also reward team member excellence. Unlike other selfserve shops, we serve you. We value the customer interaction. We get to know our regular customers and we are in our shops every day. We want your customer experience to be different when you come to see us.”

While they work together to make their business a success, each

sister brings her own expertise to the table. “We intrinsically know each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” Courtney says. Sibyl handles much of the behind the scenes marketing, while Celie brings her passion for food, and Courtney crunches the numbers. But the sisters all agree that their Director of Operations, Lon Nichols is who they refer to as “the glue that holds us all together.”

They do admit that working together as a family has its challenges, but because of the role models they have in their parents, they are able to meet them headon. “Our father puts everything in perspective,” Celie notes. “He has always led our family with such a sense of optimism and he stressed what was really important; family and good health.

He is a role model.” Their mother impressed on her daughters her own strengths. “There is no one on the planet like our mother,” Courtney says. “She is kind-hearted and loving and she brings a little light into everything.” Sibyl adds, “We are a close family and we do have our moments, but we are happy, because at the end of the day no matter what happens at work, we have each other, and this one-of-a-kind place we call home.”

Pinkberry is located at 3460 Highway 190 in Mandeville, 985-612-7306. They have two other locations in New Orleans at 300 Canal St., 504-899-4260 and 5601 Magazine Street, 504-899-4260. Their new location in Elmwood is set to open in October. Visit them on the web to learn more about fundraising opportunities and Pinkberry catering www.pinkberry.com. During October, order the “Geaux Pink,” and 20% of profits benefit Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

“We wanted to bring a worthy product to our hometown,” Celie says.

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Introducing Bioidentical Estrogen and Testosterone Implantable Pellets: The “Cadillac” of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) This highly effective, state-of-the-art form of HRT can: • Increase your overall sense of well-being • Increase libido • Increase energy levels They also can reduce or eliminate the troublesome symptoms of menopause: • Hot flashes • Night sweats • Dryness causing pain with relations • Disturbed sleep • Mood swings Check out what Meg Farris at WWL Winkle Free Friday has to say about the Magic Pellet on our website!

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• 95% of patients are satisfied and would recommend it to a friend.

• Return to full activities the next day. www.novasure.com Dr. Mark Berry & Dr. Tim Mooney 42333 Deluxe Plaza, Suite 7 | Hammond www.berrygynmooneygyn.com

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Obamacare— Remember the Carter Gas Lines?

WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE, I worked as a gas station attendant in the days when stations provided full service. An eight-gallon minimum purchase also bought a check of all tires and fluids under the hood, cleaning of all windows, and vacuuming of the interior. Then the gas shortage of the Carter years came. In just a few weeks, lines of cars encircled the block for a maximum purchase of eight gallons with no time for the extra services. Times had changed forever.

As physicians contemplate the upcoming Obama health care mandates which will increase the 2014 Medicaid rolls alone by 17 to 33 million people, including prisoners and parolees (but not parole officers), there’s a realization that things will change forever in medical clinics to accommodate the huge increase in patient demand. Many doctors have already decided to retire or to restrict their practices because Medicaid reimbursements are not enough to cover costs, and soon private insurance reimbursements will also fall. Waiting room congestion and delays will increase as providers will be required to stay within mandates which limit services.

Some of us will try to continue to serve the needs of our communities as best we can, but we will need an ever-increasing number of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others involved in direct patient care as well as our own little bureaucracies to handle the behemoth national health care bureaucracy about to be born. And we will need your patience. Please know that, although we didn’t ask for this, we shall try mightily to continue to render the best care we can, just as years ago we pumped away the long lines, eight gallons at a time.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash poblanos, and cut lengthwise to make a nice shell to stuff. Wash out all of the seeds, and place the peppers on a cooking pan, open side up. Bake in oven at 350 for about 20

minutes, to soften shells. While the peppers are cooking, prepare the meat stuffing. In a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil and garlic and heat until there is a fragrant smell. Add the onions and cook until they become translucent. This takes just a few minutes. Next, add the ground beef until it is fully cooked and brown. Add the remainder of the ingredients and blend them with the meat. Lower the heat to a simmer and Colors represented on this proof are an approximation of actual printed material. let these flavors meld for about 15 minutes.

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6 Poblano Peppers 1 pound ground beef (range-free cattle is best) 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic ½ yellow onion, diced 6 ounces of green chilies, diced 6 ounce of tomato paste 2 tablespoons of Hot Sauce (any brand will do) ½ tablespoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika Sea Salt and ground black pepper (already spicy) to taste

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This month we combine two loves of most every woman—her passion for fashion or her passion for giving. With every purchase of one of the items featured below, you are not only adding a little splash to your wardrobe, you are doing so to support a cause, as a portion of proceeds benefit various charities. Happy shopping and happy giving.

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“Sak Saum” for exploited women of Cambodia.

100% of your purchase of these lingerie bags goes toward this cause, $6.50 Bra La Vie, Hammond, 985-662-5065.

Recycled Tire Tube Bracelets support “Hope for Women” for economically disadvantaged women worldwide. (Specifically, Bogota, Columbia). $10, Paris Parker Salon and Spas, Mandeville, 985-845-4404, Hammond, 985-345-7754.

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Tagua Nut Bracelets support “Hope for Women” for economically disadvantaged women worldwide. (Specifically, the Columbian Rainforest). $16-$18, Paris Parker Salon and Spa, Mandeville, 985-845-4404, Hammond, 985-345-7754.

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With every purchase of one of these Swarovski Crystal Breast Cancer Bracelets 15% of your purchase supports our local “Relay for Life” organization. $45, Imagine Boutique, Hammond, 985-345-0548.

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$20 of every purchase of this Brighton Breast Cancer Ribbon Charm supports Breast Cancer Research.

Charm $25, Bracelet $32, The Mix, 985-727-7649.

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Our Fashion Editor, Patty Beal of Closetopia, a wardrobe consulting service, hand-picked these Fashion For a Cause items.

She can be reached at 985-502-6673. Have comments or questions about fashion? Email Patty at fashion@sophisticatedwoman.com.

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WOOMBIE ECO’ DONUT is a portable baby mat cushion that is comfortable and cozy allowing baby to rest, lay and play in a clean, safe area. Great for travel! 10% of Woombie Eco donut purchases will be donated to Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force. Baby’s Corner, 70448 Highway 21, Covington, 985-892-5300.

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FEMININE, YET FUNCTIONAL—the Recovery Brobe is designed for women who have undergone a single or double mastectomy, www.thebrobe.com. For every Recovery Brobe sold 10% goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Austin.

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Hammond Love WE ASKED—YOU SHARED. Here are some things local business owners had to say about why they love to call Hammond their home.

“Downtown Hammond has such a quaint small town feeling. I love the building I’m in—it feels like just the place you’d expect to find a boutique.”

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—Andrea Kopfler, Owner, Bra la Vie!

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“As Hammond’s oldest business, we’ve seen this city grow and evolve. But, one thing never changes; the people are always friendly. And, we like doing business with our friends.”

—Don Fellows, Owner/Pharmacist, Central Rexall Drugs.

“Hammond is a small town, but has a lot going on. There are always events to attend either downtown or at Southeastern.

Everyday there is a place and opportunity to spend time with old friends and meet new ones.”

— Hayley Taff, Central Rexall Drugs

“We love doing business in a community that supports us and that we are able to in turn, support.”

— Laura Lea Reid, Owner, Ruby

“What I like about Hammond is that it is a little, small place and it is in between everything.

Covington, Baton Rouge, New Orleans. We are in the middle.”

—Anthony Delpidio, Pastry Chef/ Owner, The Cocoa Bean Bakery & Cafe

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Brain Works Academy (Northshore NEURO Services, Inc.) provides brain training to enhance quality of life. Cheryl Schoenberger, RRT, neurofeedback technician, has been a healthcare provider for over 30 years. Please contact us at (985) 809-7077 for a complimentary consultation.

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HANNA, AGE 10, had difficulty staying awake and focusing in class. At night, her sleep patterns were disrupted, and she was agitated and irritable at home with her family. After a series of neurofeedback sessions, Hanna’s teachers reported that she was staying awake during class, focusing, and participating appropriately. Her sleep patterns improved, and her temperament evened out.

Many factors affect the deregulation of the brain, (including diet, sleep, stress, etc.).

Neurofeedback can be helpful in a majority of cases to retrain the brain that is out of balance.

Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive technique utilizing a learning process to rebalance the brainwaves that are out of sync. It has been shown to improve cognitive function, attention, mood, anxiety, sleep and behavior. Over time the brain learns to reopen the pathways that were closed or disconnected due to trauma or general imbalances.

The first step is to attend a complimentary consultation with a neurofeedback technician.

After the decision is made to undergo neurofeedback training, a QEEG, (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) or brain mapping is performed to evaluate how the different regions of the brain communicate in a colored format, allowing for an individualized training plan.

During the training sessions, the client plays a game or watches a movie solely controlled by their brain activity. When the brainwaves are balanced, the movie or game plays; likewise when the brainwaves are not balanced, the movie or games pauses or dims. So over time, the brain learns to retrain itself.

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І OCTOBER EVENTS October 5

Every Monday Kid’s Cooking Classes at Culinary Kids.

5:15–7:15 p.m., 3441 E. Causeway Approach, Ste. G, 985-727-5553, www.culinarykidsns.com.

Every 2nd Tuesday 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.

The Accidental Artist presented by the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs. Wed–Thurs, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall, 2055 Second St., 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

October 5 East St. Tammany 14th Annual Golf Classic.

Oak Harbor Golf Club, 201 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, jobeth@estchamber.com.

Every 2nd Thursday Free Child Safety Seat Inspections.

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

Every 2nd Saturday Madisonville Art Market. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, www.madisonvilleartmarket.com.

October 1–31 Artist of the Month Program. Free exhibits by local artists, Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, 9 a.m.–4:30 a.m., 985-626-3144, www.cityofmandeville.com.

October 3 Intermediate Digital Photography presented

by Southeastern Louisiana University Extended Studies. 6–9 p.m., St Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Dr., Ste. 3A, Mandeville, 985-893-6251, www.selu.edu/es.

October 6

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Northshore Technical Community College 2012 Work Pay$ Job Fair. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second St., Slidell, 985-646-4379, rjohnson@cityofslidell.org.

October 3–7

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Tangipahoa Parish Free Fair. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, 404 Reid Ave., Amite, 985-878-2871, www.tangipahoaparishfair.org.

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October 5–7, 12–14 St. Tammany Photographic Society photo exhibit. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Abita Springs Trail Head Museum, 22049 Main St., Abita Springs, 985-264-0928, www.stphotosociety.org.

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

Art Stroll & Appraisal Fair in historic Downtown Ponchatoula. The Country Market, 10 W. Pine St., 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

Mellow Fest benefiting Hospice Foundation of the South. 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Mellow Mushroom, 1645 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-327-5407.

October 6 Covington Art Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., 985-892-8650, info@sttammanyartassociation.org, artist applications www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

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October 7 14th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Registration, 6:30 a.m., Walk, 8 a.m., New Orleans City Park’s Roosevelt Mall, 504-833-4024, www.makingstridesneworleans.org.

October 7

October 8–9

5:00 pm | Monday, Sept. 17

Sunset Sunday Free Concert featuring No Idea at the Mandeville Trialhead. 4:30–6:30 p.m., 675 Lafitte St., 985-624-3147, www.cityofmandeville.com.

Louisiana Wildfowl Carvers & Collectors Guild Festival. Sat, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, 985-892-2215, www.lwccg.org.

October 9

The Northshore’s Best

2nd annual Northshore Bras for a Cause event, sponsored by Women’s Council of Realtors, St. Tammany Chapter benefits STPH’s Women’s Pavilion. 6–9 p.m., Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-502-1961, 985-290-4062.

October 9-12 & 16-19 Murderous Innocent. Presented by Southeastern Theatre, Hammond, www.southeastern.edu/fanfare.

October 10 The Capitol Steps. Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond, 985-543-4366. www.southeastern.edu/fanfare.

October 10, 17, 24 Introduction to Stained Glass presented by Southeastern Louisiana University Extended Studies.

6–9 p.m., St Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Dr., Ste. 3A, Mandeville, 985-893-6251, www.selu.edu/es.

October 12-13,19-21,26-28 Pippen The Musical. Slidell Little Theatre, Fri-Sat, 8 p.m., Sun, 9 p.m., 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell, 985-641-0324, www.slidelllittletheatre.com.

October 13 Northshore Roller Derby benefiting the St. Tammany Humane Society. 6 p.m., Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville, www.northshorerollerderby.com.

October 13–14 23rd annual Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 985-845-9200, www.lpbmm.org.

October 2012

East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce October Monthly Luncheon—Athena Awards Presentation. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Pinewood Country Club, 405 Country Club Blvd., Slidell, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

October 10 “Falling Into Christmas,” a Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Luncheon.

11 a.m.–2 p.m., Benedict’s Plantation, 1144 North Causeway Blvd. Mandeville, 985-674-5093.

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Pumpkin Enzyme Facial $60 • • • • • • • • • •

Fractional Laser Resurfacing $900 • • • • • • • • • •

Laser Feathering Trio Face/Neck/Chest $450.00 • • • • • • • • • •

Laser Hair Removal (5 treatments)

October Obagi Thursday’s 25% off all Obagi Products

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Specters, Saints and Spirits. Discoveries from the New Orleans Museum of Art. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

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Learning @ Your Library E-Reader class.

6–7:30 p.m., St. Tammany Parish Library Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., 985-646-6470, www.sttammanylibrary.org.

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WHEN CINDY FISCHER, an RN, saw the need for a nurse advocacy company in the Northshore area, she decided to jump in feet first. Teaming up with some of the top health care professionals in the area, the newly developed team created Gifted Nurses.

“We offer a holistic approach to our care,” said Mullady Voelker, President of Growth and Development. From infants to the elderly, Gifted Nurses offers care on every level. “Our mission is to help clients maintain or gain independence in the home, so that all of their options stay open,” explained Mullady. “There is no situation too small or too involved for our team.”

The company has expanded into four different states and attributes their teambased approach as just one of the things which sets them apart. Gifted Nurses views the families as a “functioning system.” “We want to do our part so that [the system] can function as well as possible.” She also notes

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“GIRLS PLAY HOUSE, women build them.” This tag line that sums up exactly what the Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West (HFHSTW) chapter will do this October at the Groves at Mile Branch. The annual Women Build gives women an opportunity to work with families in need, and gives them the tools to make a difference in their communities by building homes with partner families, who might not otherwise be able to own a home through traditional means. They help them realize their dream and participate in making it happen.

“Women Build is so rewarding,” notes Darnell Shuart, Co-chair of the 2012 Women Build. “It is a solid part of the community now. It is one area that showcases what women can do when they collectively focus on a cause.” Darnell, who has worked with HFHSTW and Women Build for many years, stresses that women also take away

practical life skills, like installing windows, hanging shingles and actually raising walls.

For Karen Slaton, PHD, and Co-chair of the 2012 Women Build, her involvement some years ago opened her eyes to a need in St. Tammany for affordable housing for people who need it. “What I love about Habitat is that it is not a handout,” she says.

“The partner families are expected to put sweat equity into not only their homes, but into others’ homes as well. It is really a hand up, and it is some of the hardest work I have ever done, so I know the families who do it every day, are working hard themselves.”

“Like any venture, you take small steps,” Darnell says. “It seems that Women Build has gone up that extra step. People want to help. They want to get involved.”

Contact HFHSTW at 985-893-3172, or visit www.habitatstw.org to learn more.

the effectiveness of the case management component, explaining that Cindy will personally visit patients, regardless of the hour.

Gifted Nurses’ team members are referred to as “Gifted Ones.” By each employee knowing the other on a personal level, they are “like a little family.”

“When we hire a new staff member, we ask ourselves if this is a person we would want caring for our own mother, son or daughter,” Mullady says. “We know that is what our patients expect from us.”

To contact Gifted Nurses call 1-888-566-8773.

Visit www.giftednurses.com to learn more about services offered.

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October 18 Professional Women of St. Tammany, 2012 Professional Woman of the Year Award Banquet.

6:30 p.m., Fleur De Lis Event Center, Mandeville, amy.sellers@regions.com, betty@sygnys.com, www.pw-st.org.

October 19

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

Bayou Jam Concert Series featuring Mike “Soulman” Baptiste and Real Soul. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Heritage Park, Slidell, 985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

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Planet Earth preformed by the Southeastern Wind Symphony, Johan de Meij, composer and guest conductor. 2 p.m. and 6.p.m. Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org.

October 14 Sunset Symphony on the Lake free concert featuring the Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra and the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. 4 p.m., Lakeshore Dr. between Coffee and Carroll Streets, Mandeville, 985-624-3147, www.cityofmandeville.com.

October 17 National BRA Day. Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, www.breastcenter.com, www.bradayusa.org.

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Bass Fishing for Women presented by Southeastern Louisiana University Extended Studies. 6–9 p.m., St. Tammany Center, 21454 Koop Dr., Ste. 3A, Mandeville, 985-893-6251, www.selu.edu/es.

October 17 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5–7 p.m., Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank, 2201 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-273-3008, www.sttammanychamber.org.

Driving Miss Daisy, JPAS performance. 19–21, North Star Theatre, 347 Girod St., Mandeville, 26-28 Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond. www.jpas.org.

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October 20 Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce’s Party in the Pits Fifth annual IBCA certified “State Championship” BBQ cook-off event.

10 a.m.–5 p.m., Memorial Park in historic Downtown Ponchatoula, 800-617-4502, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

St. Tammany Art Association Fall For Art. 6-9 p.m., Downtown Covington, 985-892-8650, www.sttammanyartassociaton.org

October 21 Harvest Club Polo Classic 2012 benefiting Junior League of Greater Covington. 11:30 a.m., Leah Farms, 16191 Hwy. 40, Folsom, 985-892-5258, www.jlgc.net.

October 23–27 OctoberFeast celebration of Bernard de Marigny.

Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

October 24 Learning @ Your Library E-Reader class.

6–7:30 p.m., St. Tammany Parish Library Covington Branch, 301 W. 21st Ave., Covington, 985-893-6280, www.sttammanylibrary.org.

October 25 Art After Hours, a literary and musical performance by Ken Walman. Slidell Hall Plaza, 2055 2nd St., Slidell, www.slidell.la.us.

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1| Kayla Palmer and Salvador (Johnny) Papa received certificates and medals for their success at the State Literary Rally from Lakeshore High Assistant Principal, Jeanne Wagner. Kayla Palmer placed 2nd at District and 1st all around at the State level in journalism. Johnny Papa placed 1st in District and 2nd in State for civics.

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2| Nine outstanding students were chosen to participate in the Leaders of Tomorrow program: Emily Burlett, Elizabeth Pennington, Desiree Williams, Lauren Thiaville, Kourtney Motichek, Kelsey Bordelon, Robin Spiess, Megan Gallo and Ashlyn Horne.

Congratulations students!

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3| Emma’s Shoes & Accessories in Mandeville celebrated its Grand Opening on August 25th.

Pictured are Jessica Gilmore, Store Manager and Stephanie Pagliarulo, Owner.

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4| Congratulations to the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, located in Slidell. The Chamber won the award for Louisiana Large Chamber of the Year.

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5| Sophisticated Woman magazine publisher Joanne Gallinghouse and Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell presented HOYST (Homeless Outreach for Youth in St. Tammany) Director Jenny Dexter, and co-founder Willie Paretti, with the proceeds from the 2012 Hats Off Luncheon.

6| Congratulations to Brandon Adkins, a senior at Northlake Christian. Brandon was selected as the September Charter Business HERO award winner.

Brandon has dedicated most of his high school career to volunteerism, while still maintaining a 4.0 GPA. 7| The Baby’s Corner in Covington held its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 15. Pictured are owners, Julie Pitard, Darlene Finnan and Heather Dempsey.

8| St. Tammany Homestead held a Meet the Artists event for the artists of the upcoming Three Rivers Art Festival which will be held in Downtown Covington in November.

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Thank You

WRITTEN BY MAYOR OF SLIDELL

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5:00 pm | Monday, Sept. 17

I WANT TO take this opportunity to personally thank the City of Slidell employees for their hard work and dedication to our city, especially during Hurricane Isaac. The effort of our essential personnel during Isaac was one of the most extraordinary displays of teamwork I have ever had the privilege to witness. I was Police Chief during Hurricane Katrina and no one could have predicted the nightmare that would follow in Katrina’s aftermath. But I can tell you that for Isaac, the City of Slidell was prepared. It was a smooth, coordinated effort between city employees and departments, the Slidell Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office, and St. Tammany Parish government and elected officials on the local, state and national level, as well as first responders and support crews. Everyone worked together to support our citizens.

Many of the city employees slept in their vehicles, on air mattresses, or uncomfortable cots in the Emergency Operation Center. They were away from their homes

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and their families, putting the city’s needs before their own. To those family members—every husband and wife, mother and father, child and grandchild—thank you for lending us your family members during our time of need.

I have received many compliments about Slidell’s efforts before, during and after Isaac. But I can’t take all the credit. It’s the employees and police who were out in the field in the driving wind and torrential rain, rescuing people, removing fallen trees, manning pump stations, and fixing breaches in the levee. It’s the people who cooked to feed the weary crews, those who took care of administrative requirements, those who answered the phones, and those who updated our city website and social media pages to keep you informed of our progress. Our success in weathering the storm is a testament to those employees’ hard work and devotion to our City.

The effort of our essential personnel during Isaac was one of the most extraordinary displays of teamwork I have ever had the privilege to witness.

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Halloween Calendar October 19–20 2nd Annual Hammond Horror Festival.

Fri, Masquerade Ball, Live Music, Zombie Fashion Show. 7–11 p.m., Hammond Regional Arts Center 217 E. Thomas St., Sat, Seven Twisted Tales: Made in a Day, 8 p.m., Vonnie Borden Theater/D. Vickers Hall on the SLU campus. 504-442-9889, www.lcta.biz.

October 20 St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s 2012 Monster Mash. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, 985-898-4435, www.stph.org.

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October 25 Ponchatoula Chamber After Hours hosted

by Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Homes.

5:30–7 p.m., 1190 Hwy. 51, 985-386-2536, www.ponchatoulachamber.com.

October 25 East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours with Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance. 5–7 p.m., 2001 First St., Olde Towne Slidell, 985-643-5678, www.estchamber.com.

October 27 Deo Gratias annual event to benefit St. Joseph Seminary College. 6–10 p.m., St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, 985-867-2232, www.sjasc.edu.

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October 20 Olde Towne Pumpkin Fest benefiting the East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center.

11 a.m.–3 p.m., First United Methodist Church on the corner of Erlanger and Third Streets, Olde Towne Slidell, 985-643-6437.

October 27 Third annual Boo Fest at Lakeview Regional Medical Center. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington, 985-788-6335.

October 27 TerraBella Pumpkins in the Park family event. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., TerraBella Village, Hwy. 1085, Covington, 985-871-7171, www.terrabellavillage.com.

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October 28 Bayou Jam Concert Series Halloween Bash featuring Vince Vance & the Valiantettes.

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985-646-4375, www.slidell.la.us.

October 29 Spooktacular Halloween Concert performed by the SLU Chamber Orchestra. 7.30 p.m.

Columbia Theatre, 220 E. Thomas St.,Hammond, 985-543-4366, www.columbiatheatre.org

Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club’s 9th Annual Chili Cook-off and Family Fair benefiting Safe Harbor, Support Our War Heroes and New Heights Therapy Center. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the ball fields in Madisonville, 1007 Pine St., 985-789-2316, www.mandevillerotary.org.

October 27 St. Tammany Heart & Vascualar Institute Health Fair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 20 Starbrush Circle Covington, www.sthvi.com, 985-871-6020.

October 27–28 Olde Towne Slidell Fall Antique Street Fair, Second and Erlanger Streets. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 985-641-6316.

October 29 An Evening With Jewel. 9:30 p.m., New Orleans Convention Center, event proceeds will be donated to The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Fund of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and be used to support PSF research and breast reconstruction organizations, www.plasticsurgerythemeeting.org, www.ticketmaster.com.

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Barbeque at its Best

WRITTEN BY LIZ ANDERSON PONCHATOULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK once said, “Beam me up, Scotty. There is no good BBQ on this planet.” Obviously he was not on our beautiful planet earth during Ponchatoula’s flavorful Party in the Pits. The fifth annual International Barbeque Cookers Association (IBCA) “State Championship” cook-off event will be held in the midst of Indian summer on Saturday, October 20 in Memorial Park.

Each year cooks from all corners of Louisiana, as well as from neighboring states, travel to our historic city to compete against the best and the most creative BBQ teams in the South. Cash prizes of over $5000 make this the largest cash award in the state. Adding more money to the pot, this year’s Party in the Pits has been chosen the ‘money-added’ event by the IBCA. Party in

the Pits has been recognized as one of the premier BBQ events; and as such, last year’s grand champion has been invited to attend the World BBQ Championship in Las Vegas.

Participants and spectators are expected to number in the hundreds. The Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce encourages all to gather a five-member team to grill chicken, ribs and brisket and join in the fun. Traditionally men have made up the teams, so women, show the guys that you can do more than slave over a hot stove. Scotty, beam me to Ponchatoula for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Party in the Pits! Please call 1-800-617-4502 for more information on participation and sponsorship.

Chamber Offers Small Business Services

WRITTEN BY MARY LEE WEST CHAMBER

THE ONGOING DECLINE in the national economy has taken its toll on many area businesses. In response, The Chamber has placed a strong focus on the support services we offer our small business members.

Through our partnership with SCORE and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southeastern Louisiana University, we offer business counseling for our members. Whether you are considering starting your own business or need to grow an existing one, both organizations can provide sound advice on how to proceed.

We also offer members an array of networking opportunities including B2B, a business-to-business promotional experience; Speed Dating for Business, a quick-paced networking event; monthly Business After

Hours and luncheons.

Recently, we began offering advertising opportunities to our members, including online ads on our new website, ads in our weekly Chamber Update email newsletter, and bi-weekly promotional e-blasts.

These exclusive, members-only marketing avenues provide an excellent way to reach area residents. We also provide members business exposure through our Membership Guide & Directory. The 2012-2013 directories are being distributed parish-wide not only to our members but around town at local coffee shops, restaurants, etcetera.

With over half of 2012 behind us, our Chamber looks forward to continuing to provide services that support our business community.

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WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness) St. Tammany offers free support, educational and advocacy services to individuals with mental illnesses as well as their families. This local nonprofit organization partners with State Legislators, the Judicial Court, the Sheriff’s Office and the Public School system to offer suicide prevention assistance through awareness and education. With the closure of Southeast Louisiana Hospital, NAMI St. Tammany will potentially lose 64 percent of its operating budget. Now, more than ever, we are asking for support from our community.

Their fundraiser, “FRAME OF MIND” will be held on October 6. This art opening features artists with a diagnosed mental illness. Their work is available

for purchase with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to the artist. NAMI St. Tammany receives only the funds from ticket sales and sponsorships. For more information visit, www.namisttammany.org.

Mandeville’s own Krewe of Lyra has forged an alliance with NAMI. Lyra’s mission is to positively assist individuals whose lives are impacted by mental illness.

Lyra is currently looking to expand and is inviting interested ladies 21 and over, to join in their mission.

Contact them at lyramuse@gmail.com. We are fortunate to be the home of The Krewe of Eve and The Original Krewe of Orpheus, two seasoned philanthropic organizations who have also graciously given back to our community.

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