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From the Editor October’s pink carries a message close to so many of our hearts. It represents women we love, journeys we have witnessed, and hope for everyone facing breast cancer. Our All Pink Women’s Health and Beauty issue honors the women in our community, especially the survivors who generously shared their stories. Their words remind us that strength takes many forms: leaning on faith, accepting help, finding moments of joy, and taking life one day at a time. In these pages, we share their personal experiences, the people who helped carry them through, and the perspectives they gained along the way. Each story offers a meaningful connection for another woman who may be facing a similar journey. To the women who trusted us with their stories, thank you. It is an honor to share your voices. At Social Northshore, we are proud to celebrate the people who make our community special. This October, we hope these pages leave you feeling connected to the women around you and inspired by the courage, compassion, and hope they share.
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or Carol Ann Dufrene, stepping into the role of Head of School at St. Scholastica Academy is more than the next chapter in a career devoted to education. It is a return to a place that has been woven into her life since childhood.
Her mother taught theology at SSA for many years, and Dufrene remembers walking from St. Peter’s after school to meet her on campus. She later became a student herself, graduating in 2004 before earning a degree in social studies education and a master’s in educational leadership. After beginning her career at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, where she taught AP Government and Psychology and served as Dean of Students, she returned to SSA in 2021 as Dean of Students. She later served as Associate Head of School before becoming Head of School. “I often joke that I have one son and 600 daughters,” Dufrene says. It is a lighthearted description of a responsibility she takes seriously. She cares deeply about who SSA’s students are today and the women they are becoming. That personal connection shapes an approach to leadership she describes as relational, visible and collaborative. Dufrene does not want leadership to happen solely from behind a desk. She can be found in hallways, at lunch, at Mass, at games and throughout school events, building relationships with students, faculty and families. Listening, she believes, is just as important as leading.
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At the center of that leadership are SSA’s four Benedictine pillars of prayer, work, study and community. As the school looks toward its future, Dufrene wants those foundations to remain firmly in place while continuing to strengthen academics, faith formation, faculty support, communication and opportunities for students. Looking back on her own years at SSA, Dufrene recognizes that those pillars were shaping her life long before she fully understood their influence.
CAROL ANN DUFRENE For her, however, what makes a school truly special extends beyond academics.
“This is my alma mater, and now I have the privilege and responsibility of helping lead SSA into its next chapter.”
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“People,” she says simply. “People come back, and people stay.” More than 25 percent of SSA’s faculty are alumnae, including the entire executive leadership team. Some faculty and staff members have dedicated decades to the school, with one member of the SSA community serving for more than 46 years. That kind of continuity allows generations of students to feel known, supported and loved.
Dufrene hopes that sense of belonging also gives students the confidence to challenge themselves. A strong believer in all-girls Catholic education, Dufrene values an environment where girls occupy every role. They ask questions, take risks, compete, create and find their voices. She wants them to take the difficult class, try out for the team, audition, lead and speak up. When they eventually leave SSA, she hopes they carry much more than an academic foundation with them. She wants graduates to leave with confidence, faith, compassion, resilience, a heart for service and an understanding that leadership includes using their gifts for others. That mission also reaches beyond the campus gates. Founded by the Benedictine Sisters in 1903, SSA has been part of the Covington community for generations. Dufrene sees an opportunity to deepen those connections
throughout the Northshore while preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Critical thinking, communication, adaptability and the responsible use of emerging technology are increasingly important, she says, but character, integrity, faith and compassion remain essential. Now, as both an alumna and Head of School, Dufrene finds herself entrusted with honoring the women who came before her while helping prepare those who will follow.
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Cabell Mouton
On the hardest days of her cancer journey, “Cancer saved my life,” Cabell says, describing Cabell Mouton leaned on faith. Prayer brought how profoundly it changed her perspective. comfort when fear felt overwhelming, while her Ordinary days became extraordinary. Family husband, daughters and close friends gave her time, walks outside and laughter with friends reasons to keep taking the next step. took on new meaning. Today, she makes room for joy, meaningful relationships and helping “I learned that strength doesn’t always mean others. feeling brave,” she says. “Sometimes it means getting up, accepting help, and taking the next Her encouragement to someone step.” beginning treatment is simple: “Strength take it one appointment, one doesn’t always Even with an uncertain outcome, Cabell treatment and one day at a time. mean feeling wanted to bring smiles to others. She wore Allow yourself to feel, accept brave.” colorful wigs, surrounded herself with positive support and leave room for people and read a handwritten affirmation on beautiful moments. her bedroom door each day. The kindness of those who showed up reminded her how much “You are more than your diagnosis.” a simple act of love could mean.
Carrie Olson
The day Carrie Olson learned she had breast cancer, she and her husband completed their home study to become foster parents. Already raising four children, they received their license ten days later and welcomed their first placement that evening. They have since adopted three children. Through treatment, Carrie’s faith, family and friends provided strength and a steady sense of peace. Friends facing cancer taught her that joy and grief could coexist. Losing several of them deepened her determination to keep fighting in their memory.
Hope came through ordinary moments: prayerful texts, sunrises, snuggles with her children and dancing in the kitchen with her
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husband. Watching her daughter graduate and her son begin a law enforcement career reminded her of everything worth celebrating.
Today, Carrie savors family life, choosing presence over perfection and depth in her relationships. “You don’t have to be brave all of the time,” she shares. “Take it one day, one breath and one prayer at a time.” Her encouragement is simple: ask for help, let others carry you and celebrate every small victory. Your diagnosis does not determine your worth.
“Take it one day, one breath & one prayer at a time.”
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Debbie Wanko For Debbie Wanko, faith was the foundation of her strength throughout her breast cancer journey. Alongside her trust in God stood a devoted circle of friends and family, including her husband, children, their spouses and her precious grandchildren. Her determination carried a deeply personal purpose. Two of her four sisters, Barbara and Ann, had lost their lives to breast cancer. Their memory inspired Debbie to keep going.
“I was determined to see it through for them,” she shares. Today, Debbie treasures every day she is given, mindful that her sisters were not afforded the same opportunity. Through programs at Mary Bird Perkins and You Night, she has also
“Choose faith over fear.”
discovered joy and connection with others who understand the experience of cancer. Despite differences in age, life circumstances and health, that shared experience has created a powerful bond.
“I have been blessed beyond my dreams,” she says. For someone beginning their own journey, Debbie’s encouragement reflects the faith and gratitude that carried her through: “Choose faith over fear.” She wants others to know they do not have to face cancer alone. Even amid life’s difficult moments, Debbie continues to choose where she places her focus: on the good.
Jaclyn Hyer For Jaclyn Hyer, the strength to face breast cancer came from the people beside her. Her husband cared for her after every surgery, while her daughter, Shaye, and son, Noah, brought joy simply by being there. Friends Kim and Shelley, who had faced breast cancer before her, reminded Jaclyn that she could get through it, too. Her journey also changed how she approached relationships. Always outspoken, Jaclyn had sometimes held back out of fear of losing friendships. Cancer taught her that her feelings deserved respect and that setting boundaries was part of caring for herself. Even during recovery, moments of beauty broke through. After her January 2025 surgery,
watching six inches of snow blanket the world outside became a memory she treasured.
When her older sister, Joanne, was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer, Jaclyn offered advice “If I can kick rooted in experience: cancer’s ass, do your research, write so can you!” down questions for your doctors, and remember your strength. After four surgeries in nine months, her encouragement was unmistakably her own: “If I can kick cancer’s ass, so can you!”
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For Kimberly A. Vollenweider, hearing “You Her experience also deepened her gratitude for have cancer” brought fear, uncertainty and a the loving foundation her parents provided and painful sense of losing control. She kept her inspired her to take greater responsibility for her diagnosis private for months, unsure whom health. Every clean scan became a reason to to turn to or how to begin the conversation. celebrate, even as the fear of recurrence remained. Eventually, she learned that allowing others into her journey was part of finding her strength. “I had to learn that cancer doesn’t define me,” she says. Family, friends and support groups became lifelines. Connecting with others who Today, Kimberly approaches life one day at a understood cancer firsthand brought comfort, time, finding hope in faith, connection encouragement and friendships that extended and every small step forward. Her message to someone newly beyond treatment. “I had to diagnosed is heartfelt: “You are learn that Through You Night, founded by Lisa McKenzie, stronger than you know, braver cancer doesn’t Kimberly found opportunities to share her story, than you feel right now.” Accept define me.” express her feelings through art and create new help, protect your spirit and keep memories with women facing similar challenges. celebrating life.
Lisa Kennison When Lisa Kennison was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, her first thoughts were of her daughters, then just 12 and 13. There were milestones she refused to miss and a future with them she was determined to fight for.
Faith became her foundation. On the hardest days, Lisa prayed harder and held her girls closer. She also drew strength from an especially powerful example at home. Her youngest daughter, Kayla, lives with Ataxia Telangiectasia, a rare neurodegenerative disease that took away her ability to walk independently at age 10 and requires weekly immunoglobulin infusions. Watching Kayla face her own challenges with a smile gave Lisa a new perspective on hers. Cancer ultimately changed the way Lisa
“Lean into faith, accept support & connect with survivors.”
measures a meaningful life. The rush to accomplish more was replaced by a desire to notice more. She stops to smell flowers, listens to babies laugh, looks for rainbows after storms and searches for opportunities to brighten someone else’s day.
Her family, friends and community surrounded them through surgery, treatment and, eventually, the celebration of ringing the chemotherapy bell. Eleven years later, Lisa now mentors other women facing breast cancer, reminding them to lean into faith, accept support and connect with survivors who truly understand the journey.
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Lori Englande For Lori Englande, strength during breast cancer did not come from facing it alone. It came through the people who showed up.
Her cancer journey also introduced her to YouNight. Initially unsure whether she belonged, Lori took a leap of faith and discovered a community where she found her voice, felt understood and learned to celebrate every victory, no matter the size.
Family and friends drove her to chemotherapy and appointments, prepared meals and surrounded her with love. Fellow triplenegative breast cancer survivors offered something equally important: the reassurance of hearing “I understand” from women who truly did.
Today, Lori sees ordinary moments differently. Cancer strengthened her faith, deepened her gratitude and taught her that hope and fear can exist at the same time.
At the center of Lori’s determination were her two sons. She wanted them to see that hardship does not have to define a life and that strength can mean accepting help, trusting God and continuing forward even when the path is uncertain.
Her message to someone beginning the journey is simple: do not lose hope. Take it one day, one moment or even one breath at a time, and allow others to walk beside you.
Tammy Schofield
Tammy Schofield’s story is one of endurance, faith and an unwavering refusal to give up. After years of personal and health challenges, Tammy was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2025. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction that June, followed by a difficult recovery marked by non-healing incisions, cellulitis, fat necrosis, wound vacs, hyperbaric treatments and another surgery. Through it all, Tammy says her faith in God carried her. She also found strength in other survivors, especially Verazonda Walker, whose own breast cancer journey continues to inspire Tammy to keep fighting and encouraging others.
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“Hope and fear can exist at the same time.”
“Lean into practices that bring calm and strength.”
Support became essential. As a member of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer support groups, Tammy experienced the power of sisterhood firsthand. Women prayed with her, brought meals, visited and reminded her that she was never facing cancer alone.
Today, Tammy is intentional about protecting her health and peace, forming meaningful connections and sharing her story to lift up other women. Her advice begins with two simple words: “Just breathe.” Ask for help. Write down questions. Research your options. Stay nourished, stay connected, and lean into practices that bring calm and strength. Above all, Tammy’s message is clear: never give up.
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Her faith in Jesus Christ was her foundation from the beginning. Rather than asking only why this was happening, Yolanda began asking how God could use her experience for His glory. That shift gave purpose to even the hardest days.
“Surviving is part of the journey. Thriving is learning how to live again.”
Family, fellow survivors, prayer, laughter and small victories became reminders that joy and difficulty can exist together. Her experience also became part of the heart behind Pink Sisters4Life, creating a community where women can support one another through healing and rediscovering life after cancer.
Yolanda encourages women to give themselves Treatment required strength, but survivorship permission to experience the journey their own brought challenges of its own. Lymphedema, way. Ask questions. Accept help. Rest. Cry. nerve damage, additional surgeries, chronic Celebrate every victory. Cancer may become health issues and changes to her body taught part of your story, but it does not define your life. Yolanda that being cancer-free does not always mean the journey is finished. Healing also meant “Surviving is part of the journey. Thriving is learning to protect her peace and care for herself learning how to live again.” with the same compassion she gives others.
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Through the We Lift You Up Fund, participants are able to experience You Night’s programs at no cost. Supported by community partners, sponsors and donors, the organization continues to create spaces where women are reminded that cancer may be part of their story, but it does not have to define what comes next.
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razy wigs, sparkly tutus and disco balls dangling from rearview mirrors were all part of Elise Angelette’s world. Known affectionately as “Buna,” Elise lived life in technicolor, finding reasons to laugh, love and celebrate even when life became unimaginably difficult.
A wife, mother of five, beloved teacher and woman deeply rooted in her Catholic faith, Elise was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer shortly after the birth of her youngest child. During treatment, she and her husband, Jason, discovered that laughter, prayer and time together as a family were just as important to their emotional well-being as the medical care surrounding them. Family movie nights, games and moments of silliness gave their children a break from the weight of cancer and reinforced something Elise believed deeply: even in suffering, life was still good.
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As support poured in from their community, Elise and Jason wanted to give that same feeling to other families facing difficult circumstances. During a period of remission, they began sending care packages filled with simple things designed to create connection and joy. Board games, movies, popcorn, prayer journals, crazy glasses and other playful surprises became a tangible reminder that someone was thinking of them. Those simple acts grew into Buna’s Hope Foundation.
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After Elise passed away in 2020, friends continued the mission she and Jason began. Today, Buna’s Hope supports families experiencing medical crises with faith, hope, love and joy, grounded in the belief that helping does not have to be complicated to make a meaningful difference. Community members can nominate families to receive Buna Boxes filled with thoughtful items for family connection, fresh Buna Bouquets, local room makeovers and experiences with Healing with Horses in Folsom. The foundation has also provided vacation getaways, giving families an opportunity to step away from medical appointments and uncertainty and simply be together.
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For the Sigler family, that support helped make possible a pilgrimage to Lourdes, Paris and the south of France while Michael, the father and husband, faced a medical battle. They described the experience as a trip of a lifetime, filled with prayer, family memories and spiritual healing. At its heart, Buna’s Hope remains families helping families. The foundation continues working to increase awareness so more families know support is available and more community members recognize that they can be part of it. Whether through nominating a family, donating or volunteering, every gesture matters. Elise lived that lesson in the little things she did for others, showing that you may not be able to fix everything, but you can always do something.
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MANDEVILLE | POLKA DOTS & PEARLS BALL
Erin Vicari, Melissa Serpas, Tina Reinheart
Trish Trinco, Marya Porter Byers
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Polka Dots and Pearls Ball and Charity Auction
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Polka dots and pearls set the scene as the Mande Milkshakers gathered at the Castine Center in Mandeville for their annual ball. The evening brought together members and guests for a spirited celebration filled with festive fashion, lively entertainment and the friendship and camaraderie that have become hallmarks of the Mande Milkshakers. Charles & Risa Ziegler
Melissa Parfait, Dana Hubbard
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Connie White, Amber DeJean, Kimberly Hill, Tara Brouilette
Erica Sandrock, Kellive Fletcher, Melissa Rouse, Crystal Cavanaugh, Chantell Hester
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GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON | MANDEVILLE
Kelly Rabalais, Les Hall, Lori Sumner
CJ Ladner, Dr. Kaitlyn Ladner
Laurel Dupont, Carlene White
Amanda Colceriu-Dandu, Dr. Ashley Geoghegan
Annette Dowdle, Kacey Zillner, Lauren Navarre
Annual Luncheon Photos by Tiffany Chabert
A sea of red filled The Greystone in Mandeville for the 2026 Northshore Go Red for Women Luncheon. The annual gathering brought the community together in support of women’s heart health, pairing a hearthealthy luncheon with inspiring survivor stories, expert wellness insights and meaningful connections, all in support of the fight against cardiovascular disease. Katie Traux, Carolanne Schmitt
Avery Jeansonne, Caroline Pierce
Jodi Williams, Nicolle Psilos
Camilla Dufour, Suzie Villere, Lori Murphy, Annette Dowdle, Vicky Talley
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MANDEVILLE | GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON
Randi Mary, Michelle Burris, Carol Ann Liles
Lori Murphy, Jeanine Rieke, Vicky Talley
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Alice Couvillon, Lynn Folse, Denise Stall, Wanda Cieslinski, Chloe Knight
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Dr. Allison Augustus-Wallace, Jessica Dantin, Chris Daniel
Kristen Stanley-Wallace, Yvette Bertaut, Lisa Martin, Sandy Badinger, Tiffani Ducote, Rachael Csaki (Back Row) Amy Trainor, Alisha Lacour, Charlane Liles (Front Row)
Les Hall, Lori Sumner, Norma Richard, Kelly Rabalais
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Lori Jean Campbell, Hyatt Hood, Lori Hunter
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Lauren Andrews, Jenny Kennedy
Dr. Allison Augustus-Wallace, Charlene White, Coretta LaGarde
Coretta LaGarde, Toiya Honore
TANYA DEJEAN, JEANNETTE
Brittny Soteropulos, Liz Garland
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Kathy Sharp, Ashley LaBeaud, Kay Byrd, Suzy John
Michelle Burris, Stacey Parkman, Shannon Capouch, Kristen Collura
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Susan Geoghegan, Dr. Ashley Geoghegan, Linda Schaumburg, Dr. Daniela Eversgerd, Tanya DeJean
ABITA SPRINGS | OCHSNER RIBBON CUTTING
Shannon Cuccia, Amanda Mack, Cassey Alexander
Stephanie Daniels, Marisa Stubbs, Jennifer Berger, Vernita Hutton
Nina Magyar and Sara Johnson
Jeanne Pichon, Sandy Badinger, Kalynn Ward
Randy Ponthieux and Ronnie Simpson
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Ochsner Health Center in Abita Springs celebrated the opening of its new Harrison Avenue location with a ribbon cutting through the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony marked a new chapter for the center, which provides primary care and select lab services for patients at all stages of life. Will Douglass and Jeff Edge
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MOO MOOS & MIMOSAS | MANDEVILLE
Wendy Ditta, Christi Rome, and Deborah Guirdry
Paige Davis and Ashley Rodrigue
Cathy Rodriquez, Denise Genzale, and Lynn Boudreaux
Michelle Roberts and Shirley Deluzian
Bridget Lobello, Liz Garland, and Marianne Addy
Moo Moos &Mimosas Photos by Leslie Bear
Guests brought their most glamorous moo moos to Benedict’s Plantation for Moo Moos & Mimosas, a fundraiser hosted by the St. Tammany Early Childhood ReadyStart Network, with Women United as the premier sponsor. The lively gathering featured a silent auction, prizes, a fashion show, live music and a dance-off, raising funds to support local children and families in need. Ashley Llewellyn and Sherri Weeden
Cynthia Gendron and Valerie Richardson
Debbie Mire, Mary Gilmore, Lynn Gordon, Jeanene Viola, Brenda Duhon, Leslie Burkhardt, Denise Martin, and Shannon Arnold
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MANDEVILLE | MOO MOOS & MIMOSAS
Jeanene Viola and Lynn Gordon
Jennifer Rabalias and Lynn Stephenson
Erin St.Pierre and Aleta Jacobs Spears
Martha Williams, Cheryl Champagne, and Heather Richards
Michelle Kaufman and Kate Lane
Tara Baudean, Denean Trigs-Keys, Renee Branch, Tiffany Tesson, and Christie Lovell
Brittany Mumme, Missi Spinosa, and Jennifer Johnson
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Tiffany Rose and Robyn Nowlin
Holly Hatcher, Rhonda O’Neill, and Jackie Olsen
Connie Richard and Jennifer Minor
Alice Glenn and Stephanni Cassidy
Portia McMillan and Sirbrena McMillan
Shannon Arnold, Zoe Adaire, and Christie Lovell
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SIP Savory
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OYSTER ARTICHOKE SOUP INGREDIENTS: 32-ounce container of shucked oysters 1/2 cup butter 1 large onion, diced 2 cups (about 8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced
1 cup green onions, sliced 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp sherry cooking wine 2 teaspoons salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp Tabasco pepper sauce
3 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 14-ounce cans artichokes, drained & coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS: Set a strainer over a bowl and strain the oysters, making sure to reserve the oyster liquor (the liquid in the oyster container). Shake the strainer until the oysters are well drained and the oyster liquor is collected. Remove any bits of shell from the oysters. Set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are softened, 10–15 minutes. Add the garlic and flour and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Find this recipe and more in Feed Dat Boy! Available on Amazon.com. Pour in the milk and 1 cup of the reserved oyster liquor and whisk until combined. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes, green onions, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, salt, black pepper, Tabasco pepper, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer until the soup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the oysters and cook on medium-low heat until the oysters are poached and curled on the edges, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
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MOM In Heather Stephens’ home, love often looks like a living room dance party, a batch of homemade cookies or a seat beside a child who needs help with homework. With four children and four different schools to navigate, life moves quickly. Still, Heather wants her children to know that even the smallest moments deserve her attention. The 38 year old Mandeville mother shares that life with her husband, Ernie, whom she met in college. Married almost 14 years, they are raising Sydney, 12, Maci, 10, Luke, 7, and Grace, 4. Heather describes Ernie as her rock, a loving, playful father whose encouragement has supported her through every season of motherhood.
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Stephens Before becoming a stay at home mom, Heather earned a degree in biological sciences from Southeastern Louisiana University, concentrating in microbiology and molecular biology with a minor in chemistry. She worked as an environmental scientist in a microbiology lab, enjoying work that reflected her lifelong love of science and math. After Maci was born, however, her desire to be home grew stronger. Through prayer, planning and sacrifice with Ernie, she made the transition. “I officially landed my dream job!” she says. Today, that job includes school pickups, volunteering, gymnastics, dance, soccer and jiu jitsu. It also includes princess dress up, baby doll tea parties and helping her children discover what makes each of them unique. Heather makes room for her own growth, too. She strength trains and is preparing for her first race, the Northshore Half Marathon. She hopes seeing her cross the finish line will teach her children that unfamiliar, intimidating goals are worth pursuing.
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At home, the lessons are often simpler. An extra cup of flour in the cookie dough becomes an opportunity to explain that everyone makes mistakes, including Mom. A difficult day becomes a chance to practice expressing needs, finding solutions and trying again. Watching her children gain independence is both rewarding and bittersweet. Although she wishes she could spare them every struggle, Heather understands that stepping back can be another way of loving them. Faith, friendship and the encouragement of other mothers help her find patience and extend grace. Her children, in turn, have taught her to laugh more, slow down and recognize how quickly these years pass. Together, the family has supported fundraisers, collected food and helped brighten Christmas for local children. Heather is proud of their accomplishments, but even prouder of their good hearts. When her children look back, she hopes they remember Friday night cookies, Christmas lights, beach walks and the silliness they shared. Above all, she hopes they carry the certainty that they were deeply loved through every changing season. “I want them to remember I was always by their side.”
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I’m Kelsey Kenneday, a Gulf Coast acrylic artist specializing in coastal birds. I began painting while attending nursing school at NSU in Natchitoches as a way to relax, and quickly discovered how much I loved creating art. After my third child was born, I was fortunate to stay home and spend more time painting. A coworker of my husband’s encouraged me to contact Southern Curator, opening a door I’m incredibly grateful for. Today, my work can be found at Southern Curator in Covington and Revival in Ponchatoula. Both have been incredibly supportive. My advice to new artists is to find a community that believes in your work and encourages you to keep creating. 56
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he idea for Garden Spot of Mandeville began decades ago when Judy King started growing ferns in greenhouses on her property, in Bush, Louisiana. Ferns take a while to grow to a size in which they are sellable and so Tommy, King’s husband, started growing vegetables to sell since they are faster and smaller. It was at this time he realized the potential of growing annuals and perennials and selling them to friends.
Word began to spread and people from all over started coming to the greenhouses in search of beautiful plants. They eventually had the idea to open The Garden Spot of Franklinton, an outdoor store created to sell locally grown, quality plants. The store became very popular, enticing people from all over and so the King’s decided to open a store in Mandeville to reach a larger audience.
Thus Garden Spot of Mandeville was born and today both locations are run by Tommy and Judy’s daughter, Sandy, and her husband Tony. Just as they started, annuals and perennials are still grown at the local greenhouses and both locations continue to serve their communities well with high quality, locally grown plant materials and expert customer service. Garden Spot of Mandeville is a family-owned retail garden center, offering customers a wide selection of high-quality products. Our annuals and perennials are grown at our nursery located in Bush, Louisiana, and our shrubs and trees are sourced from local nurseries so you can rest assured that your plants are coming directly from the grower to you.
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MADISONVILLE | MKO GOLF TOURNAMENT
Jorda Elliot, Bryan Hodnett, Fernando Gallardo
Jason Iapichino, Chad Readlinger, Ross Kantor
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Lorie Conners, Kobi Painting, Chris Mire
Anne Stewart and Emily Drake
Sarah Robertson and Gordon Stewart
Andrew Burns and Lori Murphy
Elinor Dorsey and Mary Lea
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Golfers gathered at Tchefuncte Country Club for the MKO Foundation and Mystic Krewe of Olympia Charity Golf Tournament. The day brought players and supporters together for friendly competition and camaraderie on the course, all while supporting the MKO Foundation’s continued commitment to giving back to local first responders & nonprofit organizations.
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Drew Lindemann, Sean Michael Rider, Gordon Stewart
Trey Tantillo and Briscoe Brown
Robert Mingo, Dustin Baker, Chris Lee
Charles de la Vergne, Ryan Gambel, Hamilton Blanton, Ben Morvant
Gerald Hanson, Semmes Hughs, Chris Gardiner
Adam Sokol, Adam Marler, Robert Mingo
Kevin Luscy, Charles Renwick, Jackson Luscy
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COVINGTON | BOOTIQUE SPOOKTACULAR
Emily Knatzer and Kristin Brunet
Lynn Miranda, Jeffrey McGimsey, Monica Smith
HALLOWEEN SIP & SHOP
Beth and Lindsey Owens
Brooke Falgout and Stacy Henderson
Dennis Dunkin and Debbie Dunkin
Donna Madere and Kim Schiro
Wanda and Katie Lehmann
Photos by Melissa Calico
Halloween arrived early at the Southern Hotel as Butterfly FX Cosmetics presented BOOtique Spooktacular. The festive Covington gathering transformed the hotel into a spirited seasonal marketplace with more than 40 vendors, shopping, entertainment and interactive experiences. Guests embraced the playful side of the season while also supporting the Northshore Food Bank through the event’s community giving efforts.
Keren Davis and Candace Sanchez
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Shannon LeDoux, Christine Childress, Kaitlin McCaulley, Tonya Deville, Caitlin Ness, Colette Schwartz
Wendi Calabresi, Monica Boucvalt, Allie Lawrence
Haley Marquette, Ethan VanHazebroeck, Tiffany VanHazebroeck
Laura Curry and Jamie Culligan
Jenny Mutter, Mariette Fortenberry, Allison Froeba, Diane Reese
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I find that the most rewarding things about teaching are running into former students, hearing all their success stories, and seeing how I impacted them. How do you make learning engaging and fun for your students? Engaging my students in the classroom starts with me modeling a positive, caring attitude when they walk in my door each day. I truly feel making math fun for these students is so critical because they will be using it every day and in every way. I design my lessons around tangible examples and building confidence. If you could leave your students with one lasting message, what would it be? The lasting message I would leave my students would be, “You can do anything you set your mind to with a positive attitude and a happy heart”. Also remember our Beta motto, “Let Us Lead By Serving Others”.
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Melinda Domingue, Kristen Mufich, Jodie de Louise
Bob Kurzweg and Pier Jenkins
Brittany Blake and Jamie Ray
Ron and Nancy Lee
Brian Henry and Liz Andrews
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The Ultimate Tailgate Party brought barbecue, live music by Soul Revival, and silent and live auctions to the Covington Trailhead. Hosted by the Exchange Club of West St. Tammany, the fundraiser supported Hope House, Youth Service Bureau’s CASA program, and Turkey Train, benefiting vulnerable children and families in the community.
Casen and Shelly Stubbs, McCade McDaniel, Chris Freret
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Soul Saint, Dat Champ, Councilman Larry Rolling, Jr
Stephanie and Adam Lloyd, Jodie and Bill Wiggins
Billy and Tanya Gatewood, Vanessa and Charles Chauviere
Angela and Glenn Culbertson, Michelle and Troy Coakley
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At this year’s St. Tammany Parish Fair, Mila Aduli made history by creating the fair’s first sensory room through her nonprofit, Mina’s Mission. The calming, underwater-themed retreat offered children with sensory sensitivities a welcome escape from the lights, sounds, and crowds. Inspired by her brother, Ari, who lives with profound autism and epilepsy, Mila envisioned a space where families could recharge without missing out on the festivities. Friends from St. Scholastica Academy (SSA) and Christ Episcopal School helped bring her vision to life, creating colorful fish that transformed the room into an inviting underwater world. With the support of Fair Presidents Matt Willie and Melissa Dottolo, Mila introduced a new level of accessibility to the fair’s 116-year tradition. “It was so successful,” says Willie, “that we are already making plans for next year’s fair.” 66
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Mila’s mission continues this holiday season with Cookies with Santa and the Grinch, a free, inclusive celebration presented in partnership with Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Fontainebleau State Park. From the fairgrounds to holiday festivities, Mila is helping make cherished traditions accessible to every child—and creating a little magic along the way
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COVINGTON | CANVAS & CHORDS
Kristie Howell, Linda & Trip Froeba
The Stover Family
Jocelyn Baker, Bonnie Kate Kitchen, Berly Billiot
Kayla Hunt and Brianna Ellis
Eileen Hodgins and Kara Feringa
Ray and Nicole Nolan
Christie and Todd Nienaber
Photos by Morgan Candies
Canvas & Chords filled TerraBella Boulevard with art, live music, and community spirit. Guests browsed local artwork and handcrafted goods, enjoyed food and live demonstrations, and explored participating businesses. The colorful evening celebrated the Northshore arts community, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the St. Tammany Art Association.
Felipe & Michelle Canas
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Elizabeth and Payton Williams
The Jordan Family and Gina Taverna
Stephanie and Kevin Licht, Lori and John Plunkett
Madison and Stacy Williams
The Bailey Family
Connie Kain, Teri Brasher, Mary Lou Seymour, Gayle Zewe
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one thirteen Ribbon Cutting in Mandeville Photos by: Melissa Calico Ashley Fisher & Captured By Charlie
one thirteen Restaurant celebrated its ribbon cutting in Mandeville, welcoming guests and members of the community to mark the occasion. The celebration offered an opportunity to explore the restaurant, connect with the team and toast to an exciting new chapter for this local dining destination.
Kendra Dickinson, Abbie Crafton, Angelle Cherry, Vicky Talley
Nina Magyar and Michael Buras
Katie Truax, Jackson Deus, Joey Hosni, Andrew Salard, Saul Rubio
Saul Rubio and Senator Patrick McMath
Sara Rubio and Kayli Payne
Cory and Ali Faucheux
John Tiblier and Robert Hodges
The vision of one thirteen... When two local, well-known restaurant owners came together with a vision to bring an all-new American cuisine and experience to the area, one thirteen came to life. Our delicious wood-fired cuisine from our ‘Vesuvio oven and locally-sourced dishes are perfect for a night out, whether you're a professional, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a family dinner. Our gracious service reflects the heart of hospitality, and we strive to provide a warm, welcoming dining experience without compromising on quality.
Saul Rubio, Sara Rubio, Vickey Talley, Alison Rubio
Erica Stone, Lindsay VanAs, Katie Richard
Ronnie Simpson and Joey Impastato
one thirteen is proud to be working with Michelin-Trained chef Josh Adamo consulting and helping us create new dishes and systems for constant improvement! Learn more about Chef Adamo at adamoculinary.com
Octavio and Charlotte Mantilla, Alison, Sara, and Saul Rubio
Brittany Carter and Jennifer Fruchtnicht
Jayne McMath, Lila and Sadler Daniel
David Franco and David Burke
Gabby Franicevic, Mariana Escobar, Kaitlyn Reid, Veronica
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Russell Prima and Johnny Licciardi
Todd Schliem, Brianna Bergeron, Edwin Bergeron Jr
About Rubio Hospitality Group At Rubio Hospitality Group, our journey began in 1998 with the vibrant flavors of La Carreta, our beloved Mexican flagship. Since then, we've expanded our culinary horizons with the lively Si Senor Taqueria, the smoky goodness of Salty Joe's BBQ, the captivating Lighthouse Coastal Brasserie, and the innovative one thirteen restaurant. Each concept is a testament to our passion for creating exceptional dining experiences that delight our guests.
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