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On the Cover 2009 Northshore’s Best

Results—Special Pullout Section

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ENTERPRISING WOMANElizabeth Copeland, New Orleans Premier Restaurants

Sugar and Spice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HOME & GARDENGardening: Spring Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Patience is a Virtue…When it Comes to Home Mortgages . . . . . . .8

Going Green—More than a Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Budget Blinds: Finishing Touches for your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HEALTH & FITNESSHormone Balance Is the Key to Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Diagnosing Dysmenorrhea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Itchy, Burning, Watery Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Value of a Smile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Let’s Talk About Stretch(ing)! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BEAUTY & STYLESpring Cleaning for the Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Evolution of Injectables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Calendar: Retail Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fashion Editor’s PicksThe Beach is Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LIFESTYLE & LEISUREGrilling Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Alzheimer’s Affects the Entire Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Senior Mementos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

He (or She) who Hesitates Is Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Book Review:Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lost Pet? What to Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Not Adam’s Apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Geaux Arts Ball at STAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

COMMUNITYCalendar: April Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Serving Has Been an Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Covington Trailhead Museum to Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Season of Fun in Slidell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storm Protection Essential to St. Tammany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Collaboration Helps Support Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Our Future Leaders: Emerging Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Tell Us Your BestMother-Daughter StoryWin a Free Spa DayWhat daughter doesn’t have a favorite story about growing up with her mother? We’d like you to share those stories in celebration of Mother’s Day.

The top three stories will be published on our website, and the winning story in the May issue of Sophisticated Woman magazine.

The stories will be judged based on their originality as well as on quality of the writing. The deadline for entries is April 15, 2010.

Submit stories through our website at www.sophisticatedwomanmagazine.com.

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

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Jill Willie has been writing professionally for 16 years and has a background in public relations. When not working, Jill can be found chasing after her three young boys.

Contributors

Meet Patti Goodrich, our new Sales

Manager [takes up top row]

A native of New Orleans, Patti has more

than 23 years of print advertising and inter-

net experience. She has a true passion for

helping advertisers grow their business.

Certified in Digital Media by Google, Patti has

depth of knowledge in using the internet for

promoting clients’ business.

She is the proud GiGi of 5 grandchildren,

Cameron, Colby, Luke, Reece and Madelynn.

And also, proud parent to her Shi Tzu, Bailey.

We’re excited to have her on our team. Fee

free to contact her at patti@gandapublish-

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Bevin Richmond, our newest account

executive, knows how to work with clients

to get the most out of their ads. She lives

in Slidell where she and her husband are

raising their children on a family compound.

Contact her at bevin@sophisticatedwoman-

magazine.com.

Include Jill & Cindy Harlan to round out

the contributors section.

Credits for Hair & Makeup/Photography on

Masthead

Cover hair & makeup by Julie Brauner,

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Cover photography by Tim Dunford,

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EVER WANTED TO KNOW who had the best

snowballs (my favorite flavor is chocolate, and

I’m very particular)? Or where the best local

summer camp for your kids is even though you

really may want to ship them out of state…

How about the best burger (do fries come

with that?) or martini (stirred, not shaken, of

course). My husband will be thrilled to hear

who has the best beer selection.

(Drumroll.) It’s time to reveal the 2009

Northshore’s Best. Voting was hot this year,

and the results for the most popular places and

people can be found in this issue. The catego-

ries cover restaurants & food, people, nightlife,

shopping, sports & recreation, services and arts

& entertainment. Keep this as a handy refer-

ence when you’re looking for a new place to

eat, shop, or even get a new hair style.

In case you were wondering what those

Northshore’s Best symbols on ads and certifi-

cates displayed in local establishments meant,

well, now you know. Look for them, and try out

their services and products for yourself.

You can find more details on our website

www.thenorthshoresbest.com, including de-

scriptions, addresses and even links to the

winners’ websites. You can see winners from

the past several years as well. You can also get to

the website through the Sophisticated Woman

site, www.sophisticatedwomanmagazine.com.

Just click on the Northshore’s Best logo.

But don’t just look for information, add

your own comments. Share your experiences

with others. Let your friends know of your

best finds. That’s what the Northshore’s Best

is all about.

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Spring, spring beautiful spring—

Not only the birds, have a reason to sing!

EVERYONE SEEMS to be anxious for the

season of blooming glory. When the robins

are playing in the garden, we know it has

truly arrived! The visiting Junkoes have gone

and new nests are being feathered by our

local, mating feathered friends. Now is the

time to toss dryer lint into the garden—also

cotton balls, string and hair. Many birds love

these, in addition to twigs and leaves, for

their nests. It is also a great time to put out

some new feeders or bird baths and clean

and refresh the old ones. Don’t forget the

hummingbird feeders. An easy fill for these

is boiled sugar water (2 cups sugar and 1

cup water). Let the mixture cool and then fill

the washed feeder and hang where you can

watch the fun!

Now is the time to turn the soil and add

a little fertilizer (formula 5-10-5). Spread

Spring Cleaning

freely around your shrubs and whatever else

is blooming. Give the garden a good hosing

with biodegradable soap to help control

pests. Check your local nursery for oil spray

for your evergreens and apply this now

before the heat of summer sets in. Freshen

flower beds with some new top soil and a

new application of mulch. This will help

keep the impending weed population under

control. Stray vines are easier to remove

now—so pull, pull, pull. Turn the compost

and add some of the leftover winter leaves

as well as this morning’s fruit rinds. Coffee

grounds are wonderful around azaleas. Trim

the dead branches or leaves from shrubs and

any plants left over from the winter freezes.

Now let’s look after our trees. February

was the best time to apply heavy fertilizer,

but it is not too late to do it now. Check with

your nursery for a good, heavy duty fertilizer

and apply around the base of all trees. Follow

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the watering directions for best results. We

lose so many trees from new construction

and development that it is very important

to take care of the ones in our own gardens.

They not only replenish our oxygen—they

are also home to so many of our wild crea-

tures. Please have them properly groomed by

a professional. This will help during storms

and also help whatever grows under their

canopy in your garden.

Open your heart to the wonders of spring.

Nature’s gift is always the real thing!

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A BUYER NEEDS IN the current mortgage

environment. I began my real estate career

as a realtor in Alexandria, VA, prior to the

advent of automated underwriting. Once, on

the way to a closing, my clients were called

by their lender requesting additional infor-

mation that should have been requested

early in the loan process! They had to franti-

cally call family members to fax tax docu-

ments to the closing table.

In the late 1990s, Fannie and Freddie intro-

duced DU and LP, the automated underwrit-

ing engines that provide a road map for loan

processing. By the mid-2000s, the automated

findings became less and less document-

driven so that borrowers with 700+ credit

scores and high-balance savings would

receive findings stating, “Use stated income

documentation.” Borrowers with 740+ scores

were almost always guaranteed to receive

“Stated Income/Stated Asset” approvals with

a drive-by appraisal request.

Today, we are almost back to the 1990s in

documentation requirements. Even if auto-

mated underwriting findings ask for 1 year

of tax returns for self-employed borrowers,

many lenders request 2 years. If cashing

out, lenders now require a letter stating the

purpose, and every file requires at least one

month of asset statements. If 25% or more of

your income is derived from commissions,

you will be asked to supply 2 years of tax

returns; the same applies for anyone owning

a small portion of a company. The company

will also be asked to supply tax returns. So,

when applying for a loan, HAVE PATIENCE

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a blood sample, or your first born.

Higher income borrowers

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For more information on these ever-changing guidelines, contact Belinda Janecke at Pinnacle Mortgage Group. Her phone number is 985-727-0755 or email [email protected].

Patience is a Virtue….

Going GreenMore than a MovementWhat began as a concern for global warming that was believed to be, in part, caused by human-generated

release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, has evolved into a widespread movement to use the earth’s

resources more wisely. Going green now stands for reducing waste, reusing what we can and recycling

what we can no longer use.

And the movement is growing as the costs for green technology and environmentally friendly products

decrease, for both individuals and businesses alike. Going green encompasses everything from reducing

our carbon footprint and fossil fuel consumption to using sustainable materials in our homes.

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Locally owned and operated, Budget Blind

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experience as interior designer and engineer.

Be an EcoDriver

According to ecodrivingusa.com, “EcoDriving reduces fuel

use, saves money at the gas pump, and reduces CO2 emissions.

If just half of drivers practiced moderate levels of EcoDriving,

CO2 emissions could be reduced annually by about 100 million

tons, or the equivalent of heating and powering 8.5 million

households. Working together, we can substantially reduce

CO2 emissions, one EcoDriver™ at a time.” Visit the site for

valuable tips. There’s even a calculator to help you determine

just how much carbon dioxide you can save and a simulator to

test your EcoDriving skills.

What are eco-friendly products?According to green living blogger J.R. Schroeder, eco-friendly products:

1) Are made from renewable resources, like bamboo, paper, solar and wind power.2) Does no significant damage to the environment in making them.

3) Are made by companies that are going green. (see sidebar on Greenwashing)

4) Help the environment by using them. Eco-friendly products conserve energy, minimize waste, and are generally healthy to be around.5) Cause no significant damage to the environment when we are finished with them (easily recyclable or naturally biodegradable).

Beware of “Greenwashing”Too often, companies make unsubstantiated or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of their services, products, technology or even company practices. Information on “greenwashing” or “green sheen” by companies is more readily available to consumers thanks to the efforts of concerned advocacy groups and collaborative citizen journalism found in blogs.

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corpwatch.org

greenbiz.com

Go Green TipHey—here’s a tip where going green

can help you get in shape: Use a rake

instead of a leaf blower and a push

mower instead of a power mower. Be sure

to limit your use of synthetic fertilizers

and pesticides. For more tips on living

green, visit National Geographic’s site,

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WE ALL EXPECT it to happen eventually—our

parents getting older. Not just chronologically,

but physically and mentally older as well. It’s

a difficult and sometimes painful process to

realize that our parents are in fact aging.

Sometimes it happens slowly and you have

time to adjust to your new reversed role as

the caregiver. When you visit, you notice

they are not keeping up with their normal

routines, they may need more help around

the house, or help managing their checkbook

and bills. And other times, the caregiver role

reversal is thrust upon you suddenly and

unexpectedly due to an illness or accident

which can cause much stress and concern for

your parents’ well being. When these turns of

events happen, there may also come a time

when your parents will need more care than

you can provide on your own. They may need

in-home care, an assisted living facility, or

even a nursing home. The good news is you

can help them plan now for these eventual

needs and help them prepare for this next

stage in life when the time comes.

Set up an appointment for them NOW to

meet with an Elder law attorney who can

help your parents with a comprehensive

estate plan. This may include Revocable or

Irrevocable trusts, Wills, Financial Powers

of Attorney (POA), Health Care Powers of

Attorney (HCPOA) and Advance Directives

(Living Wills). See www.naela.com.

A Trust will hold your parents’ assets and

facilitate your management, as Trustee, of that

property in the event of their disability. Similarly,

as “Agent” under your parents’ Financial POA,

you can manage any assets which are outside

their Trust, file their income tax return, access

IRAs, etc. Their Trust and Financial POA should

contain “Medicaid triggers” which allow you,

as their decision maker, to engage in planning

strategies which will enable them to qualify

for Long-Term Care Medicaid for nursing

home care and possibly the Veteran’s Aid and

Attendance Pension. That way, their assets

may not have to be exhausted on medical bills

and nursing home costs and can be retained

instead to provide them a better life. HCPOA

(with proper “HIPAA” provisions) enable you,

as their Agent, to make medical decisions

for them if they are unable to make them for

themselves.

If the time comes that one of your parents

needs care in a nursing home, you’ll have

the tools you need to help facilitate that and

choose a facility carefully. Consider the fol-

lowing factors: proximity to you and other

family members, the ratio of nursing staff

to residents, the facility’s safety and overall

ratings, etc. You can find a listing of nursing

homes in your area and their ratings and

ratios at www.Medicare.gov/NHcompare. Ronda M. Gabb & Associates LLC, “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice” 985-626-7505. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a Board Certifi ed Estate Planning and Administration Specialist Certifi ed by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.

When Father Time Catches Up…

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Budget BlindsFinishing Touches for Your Home

BUDGET BLINDS TRANSFORMS your windows with an array of

custom coverings and inspiring design accents. From the classic

styles you love to innovative new product lines, Budget Blinds

provides them all. Ti and Scott Canipe, husband and wife team,

work together to provide comprehensive services from free con-

sultation to free installation. Locally owned and operated, Budget

Blinds proprietors Ti and Scott offer their years of experience as

interior designer and engineer. The Canipes work closely with

clients, tailoring their services to your schedule, practically and

aesthetically enhancing your living and working spaces. They

pride themselves on seeing your job through, from initial

appointment to final installation.

One of Ti’s specialties as a designer is to provide a home or

office a makeover and a fresh new look. She is an expert in

finding solutions to just about anything involving the treatment

of windows and furnishings. Ti consults with clients on color,

design, dimension and unique product features to update and

renovate, giving a face-lift to what is currently there. A simple

touch, like replacing mini blinds with elegant and dramatic

draperies, stylish wooden shutters or innovative bamboo shades

can give your home or office a whole new personality. Replacing

bedspreads and throw pillows is an easy solution when updating,

rejuvenating and refreshing a tired and weary look.

Budget Blinds is more than just blinds. Ti and Scott offer an

array of services with over 1,000 samples of luscious fabrics and

innovative products and materials to choose from. Create a new

style and make a statement in your bedroom or bathroom. Cover

your bed with a duvet cover, bedspread or quilt. Finish off your

new bedding and frame it with a lovely custom covered head-

board. Transform your bathroom with a coordinating shower

curtain and the perfect accessories to complete your beautiful

new respite.

The Canipes are proud to provide top quality resources avail-

able to them as a Budget Blinds franchise owner. Their vendors

are reasonably priced and readily available for efficient turn-

arounds. Ti is proud of the fact that she is able to transform

a room or office at very competitive prices and within short

periods of time. “Having everything at my fingertips offers true

convenience,” she said, “A client’s draperies can be completed

and installed in about two weeks.”

Budget Blinds provides the perfect finishing touches for your home or

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Thyroid deficiency, high estrogen and/or

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PAIN DURING the menstrual period is a

common problem for women. Basically, the

uterus is a big muscle and it contracts during

the period to aid in menstrual flow. Usually

the pain from contractions is mild, lasing

1–2 days. However, when the pain is severe

enough to interfere with daily activities, this

is not normal and is called dysmenorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea with no underlying cause

is called primary dysmenorrhea while sec-

ondary dysmenorrhea has another cause in

addition to menstruation. With secondary

dysmenorrhea, pain often begins earlier in

the menstrual cycle. The causes include

endometriosis, fibroids and infection. The

symptoms of both types include cramps or

pain in the lower abdomen or lower back,

pulling in the inner thighs, diarrhea, nausea,

vomiting, headache and dizziness.

When diagnosing dysmenorrhea it is impor-

tant to rule out secondary causes. Your doctor

will do a pelvic exam, and perhaps a pap test,

cultures, blood samples and an ultrasound.

Sometimes it is necessary for the doctor to

look directly inside the body using a laparas-

cope, a lighted scope that is inserted through a

small incision in the abdomen. The laparascope

allows the doctor to view the pelvic organs to

diagnose such conditions as endometriosis or

adhesions and can also allow treatment by

removal of the disease with a laser or excision.

There are effective medications to treat

menstrual pain. These include NSAIDs, such

as ibuprofen. NSAIDs block the production of

prostaglandins which are made by the endo-

metrium and are released when your period

starts. Another treatment is oral contraceptives.

They cause less growth of the endometrium

and thus lessen prostaglandin production.

If menstrual pain affects your daily activi-

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underlying causes and to obtain easy, effec-

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health І eyes

SPRING IS HERE, and with it comes pollen

which dusts our outdoor furniture, automo-

biles and us. Millions of Americans experi-

ence discomfort each season from allergies

to ragweed, house dust, mold spores, animal

dander and other pollens (tree, grass and

weed).These allergic discomforts are usually

accompanied by itchy, burning and watery

eyes (allergic conjunctivitis).

An allergy is the body’s reaction to the

foreign substance (allergen) that the body

wishes to remove, thus an allergic response is

important to the body’s defenses. Chemicals

produced by the body to stimulate the removal

of the allergen, such as histamine, are primar-

ily responsible for watery, itchy eyes.

Itching and burning of the eyelids and the

clear membrane covering the white of the

eye (conjunctiva) are the main symptoms of

allergies. Usually severe pain, discharge and

decreased vision are not associated with aller-

gies of the eyes. Other prominent symptoms

are swelling of the eyelids and conjunctiva

while the white of the eye is usually pale.

Chronic allergies of the eyes are nonseason-

al, occurring sporadically throughout the year.

Caused by an allergen which the individual

is continually exposed to, this type of allergy

may make the individual sensitive to light.

An aid in the correct diagnosis and guide

treatment is an examination by a high

powered microscope in a physician’s office.

Some treatments require both topical and

oral medications. The goal of therapy is the

reduction of symptoms to a tolerable level

using as little medication as possible.

Having a healthy tear film and normal tear

production helps your eyes naturally flush

allergens from the ocular surface. Oftentimes,

treating the dry eyes may alleviate long-term

medical treatment of ocular allergies. Detailed

and comprehensive eye examinations can

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WHAT DO THE EYES and the smile have in

common? They are the only parts of the

human body that naturally reflect light. This

characteristic is why your eyes are naturally

drawn to these features. It is no coincidence

that these features—eye color and smile—

are some of the most easily recalled after

meeting someone for the first time. This

first meeting is also when initial impres-

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formed. Because of this, the true value of a

beautiful smile cannot be overstated.

Research has demonstrated that individu-

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sidered to be more attractive than those

without nice smiles, but they are perceived

to be more intelligent as well. Furthermore,

people with nice smiles are generally hired

over other applicants or interviewees with

equal qualifications. Individuals with nice

smiles tend to be offered better compen-

sation, and are generally paid more than

others in the same position.

While a beautiful smile is not a guarantee

for future success, its value is clearly evident.

Not only does orthodontic treatment improve

function and oral health, it improves self-

esteem. This confidence is available for all

the world to see when a person flashes a

radiant smile that catches the eye. The true

value derived from improving one’s smile far

exceeds the financial investment, and the

benefit can last a lifetime.

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ALONG WITH cardiovascular exercise and

resistance/strength training, stretching is an

essential component of a complete fitness

regime, yet it is often the most neglected.

Many do not realize all the benefits that

come from a regular stretching routine. In

fact, regular, controlled stretching improves

and maintains flexibility and mobility, cor-

rects bad posture, reduces the risk of injury,

relieves pain, and even helps relax the body

and helps to reduce stress. Everyone, regard-

less of age or fitness level, can benefit from

a stretching routine. A stretch may target a

particular muscle or group of muscles, but

its benefits will be felt throughout the body.

When you stretch, it is best to target

muscles and joints that you routinely use

at work or play. Also, it is best to warm

up the muscles before stretching them. A

good warm-up accomplishes two things—

it improves muscle flexibility and loosens

connective tissues. Warm up by walking or

do a favorite exercise at low intensity for

5–10 minutes. Better yet, stretch after you

exercise, when your muscles are warm and

more receptive to stretching. Heat makes

your joints and ligaments more pliable, allow-

ing your muscles to extend further, increasing

your range of motion. Try to hold stretches

for at least 30 seconds or longer. Focus on a

pain-free stretch. Expect to feel tension while

you’re stretching. If it hurts, you’ve gone too

far. Back off to the point where you don’t feel

any pain, then hold the stretch. Almost like a

domino effect, stretching will help to improve

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FEW THINGS are more frustrating than not

being able to lose weight. You want to be

slimmer and tone your body, but the scale

won’t budge.

Read the following 6 Weight Loss Blockers

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1. Your Fear. Change makes most of us

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2. Your Excuses. Excuses for being out-of-

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3. Your Commitment. How many times have

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We live in a commitment-phobic world. If

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4. Your Diet. If you consistently eat the

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sugar do not belong in your diet.

5. Your Patience. It takes time to transform

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6. Your Support. People who exercise alone

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Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to achieving

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Your excuses for being out-of-shape are getting old. An excuse

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LIZ COPELAND may not have been born into the Copeland dynasty, but when

you talk with her about her passion for the restaurant business, you get the

feeling that it was destiny just the same. Liz was introduced to the food

industry at an early age, with family members owning grocery stores and res-

taurants. She knew she enjoyed the hospitality aspect, but never could have

guessed the path she would take to become a successful restaurant owner

and business woman.

In 1979, her path led to Al Copeland Jr., whom she met on a blind date. Liz

notes that her early relationship with Al Jr. was even better than love at first

sight because the couple became good friends while they were dating. After

26 years of marriage, Liz maintains that their friendship is the key to their

successful union.

“The beginning of our relationship was built on a solid friendship. Al and I

share the same ambition and family morals, which has been a large element

in our marriage,” said Liz.

In the early years of their marriage, Al Jr. was busy helping his father, Al

Copeland Sr., build the burgeoning Popeye’s empire while Liz raised their two

young children. When asked about how she handled the balance between

motherhood and work, Liz credits her parents, Lynne and Rodney Trentadue,

and mother-in-law, Mary LeCompte, for their dedication and support.

When Liz and Al Jr., chairman of the board for Al Copeland Investments,

acquired their first Popeye’s franchise in 1988, Liz was pregnant for their third

daughter and developed a passion for owning and managing restaurants. A

dedicated mother and wife, Liz kept her office in her home so that she could

be close to her girls. Throughout the years, her daughters were often seen

accompanying her when she would go to the stores, helping to clean tables.

Founded on the commitment to make every dish true to the culinary tradi-

tions of New Orleans augmented by the gracious hospitality of the Copeland

family, Liz and Al Jr. grew their business and family of five beautiful and

successful daughters: Allison (Copeland Fitzsimmons), Ashley, Alexandria

“Cookie,” Ariel and Alyssa.

When patriarch Al Sr. passed away from Merkel Cell Carcinoma, an

extremely rare and aggressive cancer, in 2008, Al Jr. took the reins as the

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2.Liz with her parents Lynn and Rodney and Al Copeland Jr.

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RIGHT: Liz with Al Jr. and the late Al Copeland Sr.

Liz notes that working side-by-side with her husband may be challenging,

but it has actually been an added benefi t in her marriage.

executor of the Copeland family estate. Together, the Copeland

family is continuing his legacy of success.

“Most people did not get to see the loving, family side of him,” Liz

says of Copeland Sr. “He had a generous and loving spirit, contributing

to organizations without asking for recognition. Most of all, he loved

having his entire family together—aunts, uncles, siblings, children

and grandchildren. It was not uncommon for our family vacations to

include 40 people. These are traditions we are continuing today.”

Liz says that her father-in-law was a perpetual list maker who

would check off goals as he accomplished them. The family is now

working to complete his final list—to find a cure for Merkel Cell

Carcinoma and to break the world speed boating record.

Liz’s sister-in-laws, Charli and Ali, are co-presidents of the

Al Copeland Foundation, along with Bonnie and the rest of the

Copeland clan, helping in anyway possible to fund cancer research. It

hosts numerous charitable events each year, including the recent golf

tournament, annual fashion show, and a Christmas party in conjunc-

tion with their father’s famous lights display, now a part of holiday

decorations at Lafreniere Park.

The Copeland family completed building the boat that their father

designed with the goal to break the world propelled speed record. The

Phenomenon debuted in Key West at the World Championship Boat Race

and was featured at the Miami International Boat Show in February. Al

Jr. will be competing for the world record on July 2 in Sarasota, FL. Liz

and the family will be cheering him on from the shore.

Liz notes that working side-by-side with her husband may be chal-

lenging, but it has actually been an added benefit in her marriage.

“We are enjoying building our business together. Even when we go

out to dinner, we still end up at one of the restaurants. We have fun

in our own places.”

A successful business woman and a devoted wife, Liz says the title

she enjoys most is “mom” and most recently “grandmother” (she’s

called “Lili”). She was in the delivery room when Allison had her son,

Hayden. “Watching my daughter deliver a child was one of the most

precious moments in my life.”

Liz cites her greatest accomplishment to date is her daughters. “I

wanted to show my girls the values of hard work and education, but

most importantly, the value of being good human beings. I am proud

that they remain well-grounded.”

Liz hopes that five years from now she will be doing the same

things she is doing now—supporting her husband to grow the

Copeland family of restaurants. Since 2010 began, Copeland’s has

signed franchise deals with new restaurant locations set to open

in San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, Birmingham and Texarkana.

They will be designed to fit the new Copeland’s prototype, which

debuted at the Kenner location in 2007. The prototype includes a

new bakery area, upgraded kitchen, renovated “pub-style” bar area,

gas lanterns, a courtyard patio and an expanded dining room that

can seat 220 customers. A remodeled outdoor seating area also

allows patrons to savor the ambiance of New Orleans al fresco. The

prototype embodies all of the elements that Copeland’s restaurants

are known for: upscale, high-energy hospitality, chef-crafted cuisine

and signature cocktails.

“Good things are happening at our restaurants. We introduced a

new menu at Copeland’s last year, including ‘small plates’ to address

many women’s desires for smaller portioned entrees at lower prices.

In addition, we have just implemented an online ordering system,

www.Copelandstogo.com, and Curbside to Go, which originated at

the Copeland’s in Covington and then expanded to Kenner. We will

be further rolling out this program to all of our restaurants within

the next few months.”

“We are working hard and having fun so I am not sure I want

things to change too much, except I wouldn’t mind having a few

more grandchildren!” The ACI family of companies includes 52 restaurants, hotels and comedy

clubs throughout the US, including Popeyes Restaurants, Copeland’s

Diversified Food and Seasonings, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Copeland’s

Cheesecake Bistro, and Copeland’s Social City, among others. A southern icon,

Al Copeland’s memory lives on through the Al Copeland Foundation which is

dedicated to the eradication of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the disease that took

Copeland’s life. For more information on ACI and the Al Copeland Foundation,

visit www.alcopeland.com and www.alcopelandfoundation.org.

ABOVE: The family poses for a Christmas gathering. From left to right: Al Copeland Jr., (in Al’s arms) Hayden Fitzsimmons, Liz Copeland, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Allison Fitzsimmons, Ashley Copeland, Wendy Thomason, Alexandria Copeland, Paul Rueter, Ariel Copeland and Alyssa Copeland. RIGHT: A bracelet that Liz worked on with jewelry designer Jose Balli honoring Al Copeland and the Al Copeland Foundation. All the women in the family own one.

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Sugar and SpiceLiz Copeland Continues Al Copeland Sr.’s Legacy of Food, Family and FunWRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE

LIZ COPELAND may not have been born into the Copeland dynasty, but when

you talk with her about her passion for the restaurant business, you get the

feeling that it was destiny just the same. Liz was introduced to the food

industry at an early age, with family members owning grocery stores and res-

taurants. She knew she enjoyed the hospitality aspect, but never could have

guessed the path she would take to become a successful restaurant owner

and business woman.

In 1979, her path led to Al Copeland Jr., whom she met on a blind date. Liz

notes that her early relationship with Al Jr. was even better than love at first

sight because the couple became good friends while they were dating. After

26 years of marriage, Liz maintains that their friendship is the key to their

successful union.

“The beginning of our relationship was built on a solid friendship. Al and I

share the same ambition and family morals, which has been a large element

in our marriage,” said Liz.

In the early years of their marriage, Al Jr. was busy helping his father, Al

Copeland Sr., build the burgeoning Popeye’s empire while Liz raised their two

young children. When asked about how she handled the balance between

motherhood and work, Liz credits her parents, Lynne and Rodney Trentadue,

and mother-in-law, Mary LeCompte, for their dedication and support.

When Liz and Al Jr., chairman of the board for Al Copeland Investments,

acquired their first Popeye’s franchise in 1988, Liz was pregnant for their third

daughter and developed a passion for owning and managing restaurants. A

dedicated mother and wife, Liz kept her office in her home so that she could

be close to her girls. Throughout the years, her daughters were often seen

accompanying her when she would go to the stores, helping to clean tables.

Founded on the commitment to make every dish true to the culinary tradi-

tions of New Orleans augmented by the gracious hospitality of the Copeland

family, Liz and Al Jr. grew their business and family of five beautiful and

successful daughters: Allison (Copeland Fitzsimmons), Ashley, Alexandria

“Cookie,” Ariel and Alyssa.

When patriarch Al Sr. passed away from Merkel Cell Carcinoma, an

extremely rare and aggressive cancer, in 2008, Al Jr. took the reins as the

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2.Liz with her parents Lynn and Rodney and Al Copeland Jr.

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ABOVE: Liz with her grandchild, Hayden. BELOW: Liz with her parents Lynne and Rodney and Al Copeland Jr. BELOW

RIGHT: Liz with Al Jr. and the late Al Copeland Sr.

Liz notes that working side-by-side with her husband may be challenging,

but it has actually been an added benefi t in her marriage.

executor of the Copeland family estate. Together, the Copeland

family is continuing his legacy of success.

“Most people did not get to see the loving, family side of him,” Liz

says of Copeland Sr. “He had a generous and loving spirit, contributing

to organizations without asking for recognition. Most of all, he loved

having his entire family together—aunts, uncles, siblings, children

and grandchildren. It was not uncommon for our family vacations to

include 40 people. These are traditions we are continuing today.”

Liz says that her father-in-law was a perpetual list maker who

would check off goals as he accomplished them. The family is now

working to complete his final list—to find a cure for Merkel Cell

Carcinoma and to break the world speed boating record.

Liz’s sister-in-laws, Charli and Ali, are co-presidents of the

Al Copeland Foundation, along with Bonnie and the rest of the

Copeland clan, helping in anyway possible to fund cancer research. It

hosts numerous charitable events each year, including the recent golf

tournament, annual fashion show, and a Christmas party in conjunc-

tion with their father’s famous lights display, now a part of holiday

decorations at Lafreniere Park.

The Copeland family completed building the boat that their father

designed with the goal to break the world propelled speed record. The

Phenomenon debuted in Key West at the World Championship Boat Race

and was featured at the Miami International Boat Show in February. Al

Jr. will be competing for the world record on July 2 in Sarasota, FL. Liz

and the family will be cheering him on from the shore.

Liz notes that working side-by-side with her husband may be chal-

lenging, but it has actually been an added benefit in her marriage.

“We are enjoying building our business together. Even when we go

out to dinner, we still end up at one of the restaurants. We have fun

in our own places.”

A successful business woman and a devoted wife, Liz says the title

she enjoys most is “mom” and most recently “grandmother” (she’s

called “Lili”). She was in the delivery room when Allison had her son,

Hayden. “Watching my daughter deliver a child was one of the most

precious moments in my life.”

Liz cites her greatest accomplishment to date is her daughters. “I

wanted to show my girls the values of hard work and education, but

most importantly, the value of being good human beings. I am proud

that they remain well-grounded.”

Liz hopes that five years from now she will be doing the same

things she is doing now—supporting her husband to grow the

Copeland family of restaurants. Since 2010 began, Copeland’s has

signed franchise deals with new restaurant locations set to open

in San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, Birmingham and Texarkana.

They will be designed to fit the new Copeland’s prototype, which

debuted at the Kenner location in 2007. The prototype includes a

new bakery area, upgraded kitchen, renovated “pub-style” bar area,

gas lanterns, a courtyard patio and an expanded dining room that

can seat 220 customers. A remodeled outdoor seating area also

allows patrons to savor the ambiance of New Orleans al fresco. The

prototype embodies all of the elements that Copeland’s restaurants

are known for: upscale, high-energy hospitality, chef-crafted cuisine

and signature cocktails.

“Good things are happening at our restaurants. We introduced a

new menu at Copeland’s last year, including ‘small plates’ to address

many women’s desires for smaller portioned entrees at lower prices.

In addition, we have just implemented an online ordering system,

www.Copelandstogo.com, and Curbside to Go, which originated at

the Copeland’s in Covington and then expanded to Kenner. We will

be further rolling out this program to all of our restaurants within

the next few months.”

“We are working hard and having fun so I am not sure I want

things to change too much, except I wouldn’t mind having a few

more grandchildren!” The ACI family of companies includes 52 restaurants, hotels and comedy

clubs throughout the US, including Popeyes Restaurants, Copeland’s

Diversified Food and Seasonings, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Copeland’s

Cheesecake Bistro, and Copeland’s Social City, among others. A southern icon,

Al Copeland’s memory lives on through the Al Copeland Foundation which is

dedicated to the eradication of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the disease that took

Copeland’s life. For more information on ACI and the Al Copeland Foundation,

visit www.alcopeland.com and www.alcopelandfoundation.org.

ABOVE: The family poses for a Christmas gathering. From left to right: Al Copeland Jr., (in Al’s arms) Hayden Fitzsimmons, Liz Copeland, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Allison Fitzsimmons, Ashley Copeland, Wendy Thomason, Alexandria Copeland, Paul Rueter, Ariel Copeland and Alyssa Copeland. RIGHT: A bracelet that Liz worked on with jewelry designer Jose Balli honoring Al Copeland and the Al Copeland Foundation. All the women in the family own one.

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beauty І hair removal

IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST of us, you look around

your house and do a little spring cleaning.

Our bodies need the same attention—we

absorb many toxins through the food we

eat, alcohol consumption, smoking or other

choices we make. A body wrap will rid the

body of such toxins, using seaweed and

algae to draw them out of your system. An

added benefit is you can lose 24 inches or

more with one session so you can now look

as good as you feel.

Another method of detoxification is the

foot detox treatment; this session takes only

30 minutes yet the results are quite benefi-

cial. By resting your feet in water, toxins are

drawn out through the pores and the water

turns different colors to indicate what kind

of toxins have been pulled out of the body.

Each foot contains over 2,000 pores, so it’s an

ideal method to draw out impurities quickly

and efficiently.

Let’s address the visible part of the body

with a hair removal process that has been

proven to work for over two thousand years.

Body sugaring is an all-natural, unique, pain-

less and permanent hair removal process.

Because bikini lines are a sensitive area, they

benefit most when it comes to a Brazilian

(removing all the hair in bikini area). Because

the sugar paste is so gentle, it’s also ideal for

men’s grooming sessions (ears, nostrils and

unibrow) and even for children. Little girls

may have upper lips or eyebrows that are too

sensitive for plucking, or unwanted under-

arm hair. Body sugaring will deal with these

sensitive areas and eliminate hair before it

becomes a problem. So dedicate yourself this

season to spring cleaning for your body.

Body Sugaring USA Day Spa is located at 1800 West Causeway Approach, Suite 122. For more information, call 985-626-5538 or visit bodysugaringusa.com.

Dora Ochoa’s offi ce, Body Sugaring USA Day Spa, is located in Mandeville at 1800 West Causeway Approach, Ste. 122. Call 985-626-5538 or visit bodysugaringusa.com. Dora is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is nationally certifi ed in therapeutic massage and bodywork.

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SPRING IS HERE and that means that maybe,

just maybe, the weather is warm enough

to grill outdoors now. But in case Old Man

Weather is still feisty and acting up, you can

prepare this dish indoors too.

What I like so much about this recipe

is its versatility. You can change out the

main ingredient seasonally or to your own

personal favorite. And since we do live in

south Louisiana, fresh seafood of one type

or another is always available. Because this

recipe uses just a few ingredients, make

sure to use the freshest available for the

best flavor and maximum enjoyment. An

added bonus is this recipe is heart healthy

and easy on your waistline, you know, so

you can dessert!

Grilled Chicken with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken

halves*

½ teaspoon salt, divided

¼ teaspoon pepper, divided

Cooking spray

3 tablespoons finely minced shallots

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Grilling Made Easy

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon sugar

4 cups various lettuces

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle chicken evenly with ¼ teaspoon of

salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Coat pan

with cooking spray. Place chicken in pan

and cook until done, about 6 to 7 minutes

for each side. While chicken is cooking,

combine remaining, except for lettuce, in a

small bowl and whisk until mixed. Arrange

equal amounts of lettuce on four plates,

place chicken on top, and pour vinaigrette

over each plate.

I like to double the vinaigrette recipe and

chill for several hours prior to cooking the

chicken as this allows all the flavors to mix

and mingle. The chicken can be prepared

ahead of time as well and served chilled.

*You can substitute either shrimp or a tuna

or salmon filet. I have tried all three and am

thrilled with the fact I can vary this recipe.

If you decide to use shrimp, plan on about 8

to 10 per serving; for tuna or salmon use the

same portion amounts as for chicken.

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beauty І facial fillers

FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, injecting fillers

into facial wrinkles has provided a “quick

fix” rejuvenation. Facial injections were orig-

inally developed from collagen extracted

from a particular herd of cattle sequestered

in California. Although the debut of col-

lagen fillers invoked considerable interest,

they required allergy testing, lasted just

a few months, and treated only superfi-

cial wrinkles. To overcome these limitations,

the quest for safer, longer-lasting and more

diversified facial sculpting substances con-

tinued. As injectables became more refined

over time, Botox, which relaxes overactive

muscles, and fillers, made from human col-

lagen and natural hyaluronic acid, increased

in popularity and effectiveness.

With the recent introduction of Sculptra,

a “long-term fix” is now a reality. Sculptra’s

primary ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid, a

naturally occurring substance in the body.

By stimulating the body’s long-term natural

collagen production at quadruple the normal

rate, this new generation of allergy-free

filler restores volume to hollow cheeks and

temples and plumps deep lines around the

mouth and chin. The fuller, more youthful

contours and attractive soft features created

by Sculptra give a more vibrant, refreshed

appearance. Only board certified physicians

in cosmetic surgery specialties such as der-

matology and plastic surgery are qualified to

use Sculptra, and unlike previous fillers, the

injections are virtually painless. The result

appears gradually and inconspicuously and

typically lasts a minimum of two years! This

amazing filler is affordable and requires only

two to three fifteen-minute sessions with no

downtime. Sculptra may also be combined

with other substances, such as Botox or

Juvederm, which address superficial lines.

The remarkable result is as close as conceiv-

able to a face lift in a syringe. Dr. Benson is a board certifi ed dermatologist and experienced cosmetic surgeon who has been dedicated since 1980 to providing the latest proven techniques and treatments to patients in the U.S. and abroad. Call QnA Cosmetic Surgery (division of Benson Dermatology) at 985-370-0662 or www.QnAspa.com.

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April 1–30, Bra Genie will be holding weekly drawings to win a free swim cover-up ($60 value). They will also be carrying a great variety of in-stock, perfect fi tting bra-sized swimwear. 2881 Hwy. 190 E., Mandeville. 985-951-8638

April 2, Merchants on Lee Lane are holding Spring Fling every Saturday in April. Each store is doing a little something diff erent, such as door prizes, discounts and sales. There will also be puppy and cat adoptions.

April 14, Exclusive Evening Spa Event at Aveda Institute in Covington. 5–8 pm. Limited space is available. 985-892-3826.

April 17, Trunk show featuring Eileen Bennett jewelry made from rare, authentic Mardi Gras beads. 10 am–5 pm at Heel 2 Toe Shoes & Accessories. 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. 985-626-8188.

April 25, Join Xpressions Salon & Spa, Three Sisters Boutique and Peridot Perlé for A Cause for Fashion spring fashion show and silent auction. Proceeds benefi t Catholic Charities. 1 pm at Le Fleur de Lis, 111 N. 6th St., Ponchatoula. 985-370-0007 or 386-8680.

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HOW INVIGORATING. How uplifting. How exciting.

You need a new bathing suit. How depressing.

Not so, ladies. Did you know that the average

woman wears a size 14 dress? I’ve found some

great bathing suit options for this month’s editor’s

picks that will have you pool-side, confident and

comfortable regardless of your size.

The skirted two-piece. If you’re willing to bare

the midriff this is a perfect option. The halter

straps will provide support as well as minimize

a fuller bust; the one-inch banding at the base of

the top gives foundation and balance to the upper

torso. A skirt or short sarong (shown) tied at a

slight angle gives that extra coverage at the hips.

This suit is available at Private Beach. Top $38,

bottom (including wrap) $48.

The tankini is a perfect solution for most figures.

While covering the tummy, the fabric floats away

from the body at the base, balancing out the hips

and shoulders for a more flattering silhouette. This

suit, which is specifically designed for large busted

women, has an underwire bra built in. The bottoms

provide some flexibility, depending on your figure.

You can fold the waist band up or down to choose

the most flattering height to suit your shape. This

suit is available at Bra Genie. Top $88, sizes 30-38

D-H, bottoms $38, sizes XS-2XL.

The swim dress. Whoever invented this, we

thank you. The cross-over draping on the top,

empire waist, darker solid color on the bottom and

skirted hemline make for a fun and flattering fit

for those women who wish to camouflage their

curves. Being designed especially for the “average

woman,” the sizing starts at size 10. This suit is

available at Bora Bora. $108, sizes 10-18.

fashion editor's picks І the beach

Finally, spring is here, the weather is great, the beach is calling.

Swim Suit Cover Ups. Forget encasing yourself in a bulky beach towel. There are tons of fun cover-up styles, colors, prints, and fabrics available out there. This one shown is soft, colorful, and an easy � t for all � gure types.Aqua cover-up available at Bora Bora $148.00 Want the tan without the time and harmful e� ects of the sun? Need a head start on vacation? Reunion coming up? A sprayed Mystic Tan is your answer. It’s safe, fast, and inexpensive. These legs were done in 25 minutes. Mystic Tan available without an appointment at Private Beach $25. An air-brush option is also available by appointment $40.00 The toes are exposed this season. So a spring time pedicure is a must. Have fun with color like this ocean blue on our model. Pedicures available at Aveda Institute starting at $14Don’t forget to protect your eyes from sun and glare! These fashionable frames are available at St. Charles Vision. $Sun hats are not only necessary to protect your skin, but they are also a fun fashion accessory. Make sure to choose one with a broad brim and breathes. Like this one made from organic ra� a. Sun Hat available at Diane’s Boutique $89.00Your summer shoe wardrobe isn’t complete without a cute, comfortable � ip � op. And who can resist the � eur-de-lis embellishment on these.Available at Heel 2 Toe $Carry it all in this stylish tote with matching clutch. Use this black Paten strapped tote on or o� the beach.Tote available at Franco’s O Spa $33.00Have chair will travel…to the beach, festival, or back yard. This one is light, collapsible, and has pockets for your Sophisticated Women Magazine, cell phone and other necessities. Sports Chair available at Outdoor Living Center $ Don’t like those vinyl strap thigh imprints after lounging by the water?Try this clever idea of a chaise lounge cover up.Terry Lounge Cover available at Franco’s O Spa $33.00Enjoy the season,Patty

These looks were pulled together by wardrobe consultant Patty Beal,

owner of Closetopia. She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

Want the tan without the time and harmful e� ects of the sun? A sprayed Mystic Tan is your answer. Mystic Tan is available without an

appointment at Private Beach $25. An air-brush option is also available by appointment, $40. The toes are exposed this season. Have fun

with color like this ocean blue on our model. Pedicures available at Aveda Institute starting at $14.

Sun Hat available at Diane’s Boutique, $89.

These fashionableVersace frames are available

at St. Charles Vision, $205.

some other missing info:Sunglasses: $205.00Tankini: top $88.00 sizes 30-38 D-H bottoms $36.00 sizes 8-20Fleur de lis Flip Flops: $24.00Swim Dress sizes10-18 is correctMystic Tan is correct term. Pedicure price (closed today)Sports chair - still con� rmingSo, if we get more space, we'll have the � ip � ops, cover- up, towel, and chair. (in order of my preference to 'making it' on the page.-especially � ip � ops-for customer reasons as I haven't represented them in a while) Cheri was working on a skin lotion or lip balm of some sort-and should that not happen, we're perfect with what we have. Great work.Thanks again.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Patty

Use this black patent strapped tote on or o� the beach. Tote available at Franco’s O Spa, $33.

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health І dentistry

AS OUR PARENTS AGE, we strive to spend

quality time with them with the hope that

their later years are filled with meaning-

ful memories and happiness. With some

seniors, it is inevitable that brain changes will

occur as they age. This may include slowed

thinking and occasional memory problems.

However, serious memory loss, confusion

and other major changes in the way our

minds work are not a normal part of aging.

This could be a symptom of Alzheimer’s

disease, a disease that as many as 5.3 million

Americans are living with.

Al retired from the Navy and lives in

Mandeville with his wife Delores who has

Alzheimer’s disease. He enjoys staying active

by attending monthly meetings at the V.F.W.,

Knights of Columbus, and an Alzheimer’s

support group. In his early eighties, Al still

drives and can enjoy a lot of activities, but

as Delores’s disease progresses, his concern

is for her safety. Without help, Al’s quality of

life would be greatly diminished. Al depends

upon the assistance of experienced, quali-

fied caregivers to help him with Delores.

This is just one of the thousands of stories

of families dealing with this challenge on

the Northshore.

Alzheimer’s puts whole families under

unbelievable strain. We need your help to

continue research and bring awareness to

this disease. Please join us May 1 at Christ

Episcopal School in Covington for the Second

Annual Northshore Memory Walk. The walk

begins at 9 am, with registration at 8. Visit

www.alz.org/louisiana to sign up or join our

team, the St. Tammany Home Insteaders.

As baby boomers age, there will be tens

of thousands of families dealing with this

disease unless a cure is found. The family

you help may be your own.

The increase in hormonal

activity during pregnancy

can cause the gums to bleed

more easily.

Alzheimer’s Affects the Entire Family

Evelyn Snyder is co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care, which serves St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. The offi ce is located at 1502 Front Street in Slidell. 985-726-2668. View an online web brochure at www.HISC525.digbro.com or homeinstead.com.

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David Davenport, DDS—He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, and the Northlake Dental Association. He holds certifi cation in Nitrous and Enteral (Conscious) Sedation. In addition, he attended the BICON Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, and studied Surgical and Prosthetic Principles and Advanced Surgical and Prosthetic Techniques in Implantology.

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october events І community

november events

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See page 22 for exciting retail events.

April 10, American Heart Association’s annual Start! Heart Walk. Come out and join more than fi fteen hundred Northshore area residents who will take giant steps for their heart health. 10 am at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Call 504-830-2300 or visit www.northshoreheartwalk.org.

April 10, Some Enchanted Evening with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This award-winning event brings back the LPO to Heritage Park. Festivities begin at 4 pm with an Enchanted Art Walk in the Park and Mayor’s Picnic Contest. Free admission. Call 985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.

April 11, The seventh annual Party for a Cure presented by Friends for Foundations benefi ting St. Tammany Parish Hospital cancer services. 3–7 pm at the Fleur de Lis Event Center, 1645 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville. Call 985-898-4171 or [email protected].

April 13, Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn. Guest Speaker is William Joubert, Director SLU Economic & Business Development. An informative luncheon in a casual atmosphere which promotes input and interaction. 11:45 am–1 pm, O’Donnel’s restaurant, Ponchatoula. Call 985-386-2536 or [email protected].

community І april events

Jan. 15, The Bucktown All-Stars will be performing at the Howlin’ Wolf Northshore, 1623 Montgomery St. Mandeville. Doors open at 9 pm, Tickets: $10. Call 985-626-1616 or www.bucktownallstars.com.

April 14, Tangipahoa Parish Government and the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging host Senior Celebration: Health and Consumer Fair. Come out to receive information and health screenings for senior citizens. 9 am–1 pm at the Florida Parishes Arena, Amite. Call 985-748-7486.

April 15, East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Great FREE networking, door prizes, 50/50 Raffl e and your opportunity to purchase STARC art for your friends and family just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving. 5–7 pm, Patton’s Restaurant & Catering, Slidell. Contact [email protected].

April 17, St. Tammany Art Association presents Spring for Art. The free event includes live music, gallery openings, art demonstrations, special sales, fi rst-rate boutique shopping, antiques stores and fi ne dining. 6–9 pm in downtown Covington. Call 985-892-8650.

April 17, Pontchartrain Vineyards presents a Spring Celebration Outdoor Music Concert featuring the Charmaine Neville Band. Bring your lawn chair, picnic dinner, fl ashlight and umbrella. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Call 985-892-9742 or www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.

April 19, Aces Against Aneurysms, a tennis tournament at Pelican Athletic Club. All proceeds will be distributed through Pelican Athletic Club Charity Foundation. Free screenings will be available to the public. Email bfi [email protected].

April 23, Ballet Apetrei’s Spring Fundraiser “The Grande Echappe.” Come out and enjoy Fine Cuisine, Wine and Ballet Apetrei’s Signature Drink “The Lilac Fairy.” Music by the Ed Barrett Jazz Trio. 7:30–10:30 pm at Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville. Call 985-624-3622.

April 24, Rhapsody on the River. Join the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a free outdoor concert in Covington’s Bogue Falaya Park. Enjoy an evening of popular favorites from Sullivan’s H.M.S Pinafore to Gershwin’s Girl Crazy Overture to Sondheim’s Gypsy Overture. 6 pm. Call 504-523-6530.

April 24, Geaux Arts Ball & Living Art Exhibition at the St. Tammany Art Association, downtown Covington. The gala features live music, dancing, host bar and hors d’ oeuvres, all combining to make the Geaux Arts Ball the see-and-be-seen event of the season. Call 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

April 28, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Expo 2010. This landmark business tradeshow is the biggest in the region with over 100 exhibitors showcasing the best St. Tammany has to off er. Call 985-892-3216 (28) or [email protected].

May 1, Alzheimer’s Association Northshore Memory Walk 2010. 8–11:30 am. Located at 80 Christwood Blvd. Covington. For more information please contact walk co-chairs at [email protected] or 985-796-1497.

Mar. 21, Chef Soirée 2010 at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Taste specialties from 85+ of the Northshore’s fi nest restaurants and beverage purveyors, live music, “Who Dat” parade and a grand fi reworks fi nale. Call 985-893-2570.

April 9–11, Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Bring the whole family out for rides, arts and crafts, live music, shopping and the best strawberries in the state! Gates open at 4 pm on April 9. Downtown Ponchatoula. Call 800-917-7045.

April 17, First annual Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival will take place on the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. 8 am–5 pm. Viewing along South Water Street is free and open to the public. www.lpbmm.org/whats-new/.




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lifestyle І advice

He has slowed his steps somewhat, perhaps to match the

steps of the one he is protecting and keeping company.

Dr. Mary W. Speed is a licensed therapist and consultant.

ONE TEACHES. ONE LEARNS. I’m still learn-

ing from my elders. From one elderly parent,

with diminished sight and hearing, recent

lessons are:

Talking: Face the elder adult, look at her,

and unlike Sean Peyton, don’t keep the play

by plays a secret. Keep obstructions away

from your mouth. Move your lips and speak

up. Stand or sit close, turn background dis-

tractions of television, music off. Be seen.

Be heard.

Questioning: Wait for her response. Before

interrupting with another question or vol-

unteering comment, let her answer. While

you are waiting for her to formulate her

response, look at her. Smile. Show an inter-

est in hearing her speak. Include her in con-

versations. Ask, “What do you think?”

Appointments: Schedule for mornings.

Before you go, review questions she has.

Write questions down. Practice the respons-

es she might hear.

Driving: When she cannot or does not

want to drive her car, drive her car for her

and let her tell you how it’s done and where

to go. So that she knows that you’ve heard

her, repeat aloud what she says. For depar-

tures and arrivals, plan for 30 extra minutes

or more each way.

Remembering: For new information,

connect with something familiar to her.

Before cell phones, people had party lines.

Call waiting is like the party line without the

operator.

Humility: Let her teach you something her

life experience has made her an expert at.

Ask, “How did you manage?”

Lighten up: What I’ve grown fond of saying

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REALITY SHOWS US that divorce has been

with us for centuries and will be with us

into the foreseeable future. One of the issues

that must be addressed when contemplating

divorce is whether spousal support is due in

connection with the dissolution of the mar-

riage or not. If so, in what amount?

There is an old Chinese proverb that says,

“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice,

shame on me.” I saw this played out recently

in a marriage dissolution case that came

to me late in the process. It turned out that

one of the spouses, the husband in this case,

had issues with control and manipulation of

his spouse in the marriage. When the wife

decided to leave the marriage, he convinced

her that she did not need an attorney and

that he would hire one to take care of the

legal work for both of them. A petition for

divorce was filed by the husband in which

the issue of interim spousal support was not

addressed. I immediately filed a pleading

to put that issue before the court. However,

months of entitlement to this interim spousal

support were lost because she trusted the

husband to treat her right (fool me twice).

Louisiana law provides the right to either

spouse to claim interim spousal support

(formerly alimony pendente lite) during the

period between the filing of suit for divorce

and the judgment of divorce. Louisiana Civil

Code article 113 provides that a spouse may

be awarded an interim spousal support allow-

ance based on the needs of that spouse, the

ability of the other spouse to pay, and the

standard of living of the spouses during the

marriage. Absent a pending demand for final

spousal support, an award of an interim

spousal support allowance terminates six

months after the rendition of a judgment of

divorce. The spouse seeking interim spousal

support bears the burden of proving his or

her entitlement to it. This type of support is

designed to preserve and continue the status

quo insofar as maintenance and support

are concerned.

In the example above, the wife lost those

months of support because she hesitated in

learning what her rights were on this issue.

In the unfortunate event that your mar-

riage seems destined to terminate, don’t hesi-

tate to seek legal counsel to learn what your

rights are to make sure you don’t miss out on

important deadlines and benefits.

Zara Zeringue is an attorney specializing in family law at Magee & Associates, Attorneys. Her offi ce is located at 207 East Gibson St. in Covington. Zara can be contacted at 985-893-7550 or via email at [email protected].

He (or She) who Hesitates Is Lost

Suellen Richardson is an attorney specializing in family law at Magee & Associates, Attorneys. Her offi ce is located at 207 East Gibson St. in Covington. Suellen can be contacted at 985-893-7550 or via email at [email protected].

Bill Magee is a local attorney with over 31 years of legal experience and whose practice includes family law and civil litigation. His offi ce is located at 207 East Gibson St. in Covington. Bill can be contacted at 985-893-7550 or via email at [email protected].

THE AUTHOR OF THE MEMOIR Look Me in the

Eye: My Life with Asperger’s is John Elder Robison,

the older brother of Augusten Burroughs, who

wrote the New York Times bestseller, Running

with Scissors: A Memoir. Whether or not you

read Running with Scissors, you will be fasci-

nated by this unusual

memoir, which is a

tale of brotherly love,

and the author’s strug-

gles with Asperger’s

Syndrome (A.S.) while

living with a mentally

unstable mother and a

raging alcoholic father.

The language is at

times humorous and easy to read. It is fre-

quently used by educators for teaching about

the syndrome and for teaching tolerance of

those who are “different.”

The Mayo Clinic defines A.S. as “…a devel-

opmental disorder that affects a child’s ability

to socialize and communicate effectively with

others. Children with Asperger’s Syndrome

typically exhibit social awkwardness and an

all-absorbing interest in specific topics.”

Although many strides have been made

in awareness of A.S. since the book was

published in 2006, the book is a wonderful

resource, including website addresses of his

brother, as well as the author’s business and

personal websites. There are also references

to KISS, A.S. and current research for A.S.

This memoir is an inspiring account of how

Robison, who was born with a tremendous

emotional and personal handicap into a

dysfunctional family, overcame his problems

to be a successful family man, business

man, author, and most importantly, a loving,

caring human being. If you know or care for

anyone who has symptoms of Asperger’s

Syndrome, this is a MUST READ.

Running with Scissors Was Strange…WRITTEN BY MIMI NOTHACKER

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3| The Women of Infinite Possibilities (W.I.P.) were pleased to have as a recent guest speaker former state Representative Diane Winston. Ms. Winston spoke about “The Importance of Women Networking Globally.”

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THOUSANDS OF PETS are lost every year and

unfortunately, only a small percentage of

these pets ever return home. So, what can we

do to increase the odds in case the unthink-

able happens and you realize Fluffy is gone?

Make sure your pets are wearing prop-

erly fitting collars with their parish license

and rabies tags attached. Have your veteri-

narian implant a microchip in your pet for

positive identification in case the collar is

lost or removed. It is also a good idea to

have a few photos of your pets and a list of

identifying marks.

If your pet goes missing, do not assume

that he or she will return on their own in a

short time. Scared animals can travel a great

distance in a short amount of time, so the first

few hours are the golden hours where your

chances of recovery are highest. Concentrate

your efforts on getting the word out fast.

Make posters and cards with a reward

offer and distribute them all over the imme-

diate area, including doors and windshields.

Place a “Lost Pet” ad in the paper. Call all

veterinary clinics and emergency veterinary

hospitals, animal control, kennels, grooming

shops, local animal rescue organizations and

breed organizations, etc. nearby and over a

large area. Sometimes well-meaning people

pick up a stray and take it several towns over.

You should also canvass the neighborhood

in a systematic manner.

Hopefully, the day you realize Fluffy has

disappeared will never come. By being pre-

pared with proper identification, micro-

chipping and aggressive searching, you can

dramatically increase the chances of getting

Fluffy back home safe and sound.

Dr. David Moores is a veterinarian practicing in Madisonville. His practice, Tchefuncte Animal Hospital, is located at 209 Hwy 21 between Madisonville and Covington. Visit their website at tchefuncteanimalhospital.com or call 985-845-7484.

Lost Pet? What to Do?

If your pet goes missing, do

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We look forward to having yet another

wonderful attraction for visitors and

residents in our historic downtown.

leaders І community

Covington Trailhead Museum to OpenTHROUGH THE GENEROSITY of the Dorothy Blossman

Foundation, the Covington Trailhead Museum will

soon outline Covington’s history through a beauti-

ful exhibit of kiosks, wall mounted photos and an

original film produced by local media producer Dale

Smith. Mr. Lee Spence, trustee for Mrs. Blossman,

contacted me just over a year ago to ask how the

foundation could invest in Covington in a way that

would include a memorial to Mrs. Blossman and her

husband David. A sizeable donation was made to hire

Dale Smith and his company Multi-Media Corp to

create the exhibit to complete the museum, and the

portion of the Trailhead building that will house it

will be named the David C. and Dorothy L. Blossman

Museum and Visitor’s Center.

The film, entitled Our Little Town, Our Covington,

is 12 minutes long and portrays the city’s history

from its founding in 1813. A rich collection of historic

photographs were provided by several local residents

and the St. Tammany Parish School Board and the

St. Tammany Farmer, filling the film with what feels

like live shots. The film is beautiful and tells its

viewers the story of who, when and how Covington

was founded as the Town of Wharton and renamed

Covington three years later. The story describes the

many events through the years that have led the

city to become the parish seat and the center for

commerce and culture that we enjoy today. We hope

to open and dedicate the museum on May 1. Plans

are tentative at the moment, so stay tuned. We look

forward to having yet another wonderful attraction

for visitors and residents in our historic downtown.

Keep in touch at www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

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WRITTEN BY

CANDACE WATKINS,

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

Serving Has Been an HonorTHIS WILL BE THE last time I am corresponding to you

as mayor of the city of Mandeville. As of this writing

there are still several weeks to transpire; however, by

the time of this publication the election will have taken

place and the new administration will have begun.

I am honored to have had the privilege of serving

as “interim” mayor for the city. It was not only a

historical moment, but a time of uncertainty as the

city needed to firm its foundation and be redirected

to a brighter future. The time I served has been a

most pleasant one. Having lived here for the past

fourteen years, and having already served on the

council, I was well acquainted with the infrastructure

and business of city management. My past experi-

ence as mayor of Houma and parish president of

Terrebonne Consolidated Government offered me a

well traveled path to follow in helping citizens and

business people alike in their need of assistance with

municipal affairs.

I also enjoyed working with the administration and

staff as well as the City Council on projects and day

to day commerce. I can tell you first hand that the

employees and staff at City Hall are dedicated to their

work and to the future of Mandeville. I appointed a

new police chief that you can be proud of, who has

already begun an outstanding job at the helm. I sup-

ported keeping the DMV in Mandeville and worked

with a proposed new commuter service to offer trans-

portation across Lake Pontchartrain. Our new website

went live, which offered many opportunities for citi-

zens to handle their business online and find all the

information they need at their fingertips. The overall

morale and atmosphere has been lifted at City Hall

and employees have refocused on moving ahead to a

positive future.

I am happy to hand over our city in excellent shape

to the new mayor and offer him or her every success.

My job is complete; I can truly say “the ship” has been

steadied and the momentum has begun to carry us

forward. God bless all of you.

WRITTEN BY EDWARD P. LYONS,

MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

I am honored to have had the privilege of serving as “interim” mayor for the city.

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Season of Fun in Slidell

Storm Protection Essential to St. Tammany

IT’S THE SEASON of festivals and fun in Slidell. April

is jam packed, starting with another fun filled Olde

Towne Alive block party on Friday, April 9. At the March

event, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Slidell

City Council and Administration Center with live

music, plenty of shopping and dining opportunities,

and record-breaking crowds.

Saturday, April 10, brings Some Enchanted Evening

with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Join us for

the Enchanted Art Walk, picnic contest and a fabulous

concert under the stars by this critically-acclaimed

orchestra. It’s a truly magical evening for the whole

family, and admission is free.

Peruse collections of antique treasures, boutique

specialties, gourmet goodies, food and drink, and enjoy

live entertainment at the Olde Towne Slidell Spring

Antique Street Fair on April 17 and 18.

The next Bayou Jam concert, featuring Soul

Vaxxination, is on Sunday, April 25, in Heritage Park

from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Approximately 5,000 revelers

attended the last concert!

Many of the area’s service organizations and non-

profits are offering April festivals as well, including

a new BBQ Challenge sponsored by the Slidell Noon

Lions Club, Rotary Clubs and WYES Public Television,

and the return of the Hospice Crawfish Cook-off.

Someone once suggested that we call Slidell ”The

City of Festivals.” Those of us who live here know that,

in one way or another, every day is a festival in Slidell.

We encourage you to come join in the fun.

THIS MONTH I travelled to Washington, D.C. with

members of my staff as part of a continuing effort

by St. Tammany Parish to secure funding for much

needed storm protection projects. Improvements to

the W-14 Canal in the Slidell area and other projects

necessary for storm protection are an absolute priority

of this administration.

We need to get SELA fully funded, which will require

the cooperation of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Tammany

parishes. We need to address the overall storm and

flood control protection needed for the Northshore.

Now that $14 billion has been spent on Southshore

protection since Hurricane Katrina, it is time to work

on the Northshore. The W-14 Canal project is a major

drainage and flood protection component for the

eastern part of St. Tammany. It has been postponed

since Katrina, and must be completed.

We met with the Army Corps of Engineers. We

met with Congressmen Melancon, Cao, Alexander

and Scalise. We also met with Senators Landrieu and

Vitter, and members of both the Senate Appropriations

Energy and Water Subcommittee and the House Energy

and Water Subcommittee. Our mission was clear.

I remain optimistic and resolute about flood pro-

tection for St. Tammany Parish. It is something we

must not only address, but accomplish. I am firmly

committed to work with our neighboring parishes

to secure federal funding and complete these much

needed projects.

WRITTEN BY BEN MORRIS,

MAYOR OF SLIDELL

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DAVIS,

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

PRESIDENT

Collaboration Helps Support BusinessOUR CHAMBER BELIEVES that together we are stronger,

so we collaborate whenever possible for the greater good.

We did that last month with OMBA, the Old Mandeville

Business Association, by co-sponsoring a mayoral forum

that was attended by at least 150 citizens who wanted

to make an informed choice at the polls on March 27.

We then welcomed OMBA members to our March Speed

Dating for Business event and our Business After Hours

at Stone Creek Health Club & Spa in Covington.

In April, we will collaborate again on an event at the

Capitol Rotunda in Baton Rouge during the legislative

session, an attempt to draw the attention of statewide

legislators and elected officials during “Northshore Focus.”

On April 14, together with our partners at Southeastern

University Alumni Association, we will again lead other

chambers from St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington

and Livingston Parishes in drawing attention to the

needs of our growing population and business presence

along the I-12 corridor. We will bring talking points to

discuss one-on-one, in person, with busy legislators.

Finally, our biggest annual business support event, and

the largest business trade show in the region, is EXPO

2010. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 28, from

11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Castine Center. EXPO is the

one time each year that you can learn about products

and services of over 100 businesses all under one roof in

one day. Admission is free, and everyone is encouraged

to go to EXPO!

WRITTEN BY

LACEY TOLEDANO,

WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT

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I am fi rmly committed to work with our neighboring parishes to

secure federal funding and complete these much needed projects.

April is jam packed with choices for our residents and

the many visitors who come to discover all that Slidell has to offer.

Our Future Leaders: Emerging ProfessionalsBRINGING TOGETHER the talents and insights of

Emerging Young Professionals (EYPs), ages 21–39, in

the East St. Tammany region is what EYP is all about.

Brought to you by the East St. Tammany Chamber

of Commerce, EYP is simply a network of young

professionals—a dynamic and diverse group of peers

with a passion for making a difference, a willingness

to learn, the desire to build important relationships,

and the energy to get involved in the community.

Too often, EYPs don’t feel like they have a place

or voice in business meetings or in the community.

Through the programs and resources delivered by

EYP, you will have more opportunities to develop

professionally, get connected and shine.

We are excited about the group presently forming

the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce EYP!

Whether you are a member of the chamber now, or

interested in what you have been missing, we have

an opportunity for you. The founding members will

help develop the EYPs into what is best for your life-

style and your business. By contacting the chamber

today, you can be a part of a survey to provide your

input on how this EYP group will benefit you and

your business.

If you or your employer is a chamber member, you

can join EYP for only $20. If your business is inter-

ested in joining the chamber or maybe just you per-

sonally, we have excellent opportunities for you to

become a member of the EYP group and Louisiana’s

Chamber of the Year! For more information on mem-

bership, please email Jennifer Kline, membership

director, at [email protected] or call 985-

643-5678. Be sure to ask Jennifer about the next EYP

networking event.

WRITTEN BY

DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT,

EAST ST. TAMMANY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

Whether you are a member of the chamber now,

or interested in what you have been missing, we have an opportunity for you.

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It’s an era of winning, strengthening communities

and building new relationships.

Play a part in your community and join the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce today!

Visit our website atwww.sttammanychamber.org

or call 985-892-3216.

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1| Artist Jax Frey displays her distinctive mixed media artwork and Les Petites Vues (mini views of life in Louisiana) at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of A Work of Art Gallery in Madisonville.

2| (L-R) Michael Saucier, Gulf States Real Estate Services; Mark Joslin, PoolCorp; and “Tee” Betz, Jr., Whitney Bank, utilize a different skill set at CEO Build Day with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West as they trim up siding for a family home in west Abita Springs.

3| Governor Bobby Jindal has appointed St. Tammany Parish Hospital Quality Manager Ashley Rush, R.N., M.S.N., as a neonatal nurse member of the Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality. Rush, of Mandeville, has worked at STPH for four years.

4| Maria Hefte, a Talented Arts Program student at Covington High School, won the Louisiana State Poetry Out Loud Competition held in Baton Rouge on March 6. She won $200 and an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Finals at George Washington University.

5| To celebrate the Super Bowl win, Macy’s Lakeside welcomed New Orleans Saints receiver Robert Meachem. Meachem was on hand for a meet and greet, as well as signing Macy’s championship beads for 300 lucky fans.

6| Stone Creek Club & Spa showed its Olympic enthusiasm by hosting a special club-wide Olympic Challenge for its members and staff. Pictured are Stone Creek’s Olympic champion employees: (L-R) Amy McLellan, silver; Jennifer Holoway, gold; Lisa Familia, bronze.

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recipe І food

IF EVE HAD SERVED Adam this Apple

Crostata instead of a plain apple, she may

have saved us all from a lot of woe. This

delectable dessert is among the favorites

of Italy’s “casalinge” (housewives). Easy to

prepare and indescribably delicious, this

will probably become a favorite of yours

and your family. But don’t take our word for

it—try it and taste for yourself.

Crostata di Puma (Apple Tart)Pastry Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated or superfine sugar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 pound (1 stick) very cold unsalted

butter, diced

2 tablespoons ice water

Filling Ingredients1 1/2 pounds apples (3 large apples, or may

substitute canned apple filling)

1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

1/4 cup flour (omit with canned apple

filling)

1/4 cup granulated sugar (omit with canned

apple filling)

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted

butter, diced

DirectionsFor the pastry, place the flour, sugar and

salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted

Not Adam’s Apple

with a steel blade. Pulse a few times to

combine. Add the butter and pulse 12 to

15 times or until the butter is the size of

peas. With the motor running, add the ice

water all at once through the feed tube.

Keep hitting the pulse button to combine,

but stop the machine just before the dough

becomes a solid mass. Turn the dough onto

a well-floured board and form into a disk.

Wrap with plastic and refrigerate for about

an hour.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Flour a

rolling pin and roll the pastry into an 11-inch

circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer it

to a baking sheet.

For the filling, peel, core and cut the

apples into eighths. Cut each wedge into

3 chunks. Toss the chunks with the orange

zest. Cover the tart dough with the apple

chunks leaving a 1 1/2 inch border. Combine

the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice

in the bowl of a food processor fitted with

a steel blade. Add the butter and pulse

until the mixture is crumbly. Pour into a

bowl and rub it with your fingers until it

starts holding together. Sprinkle evenly on

the apples. Gently fold the border over the

apples to enclose the dough, pleating it to

make a circle.

Bake the crostata for 20 to 25 minutes

until the crust is golden and apples are

tender. Allow to cool. Serve warm or at

room temperature.

WRITTEN BY PAUL CIMINO

But of one thing you can be sure—

the cuisine throughout Italy is incomparable.




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lifestyle І the arts

ON SATURDAY, April

24, the St. Tammany

Art Association will

bring Art to Life

at the Geaux Arts

Ball. Celebrating

its 5th year with

the theme CSI and

Art: Uncovering the

Hidden Symbolism

in Art, STAA will

portray six works of art using live people to

depict the characters in the paintings. Jessica

Danby, talented art teacher at Fountainebleau

High, and Gary Mendoza, talented drama

teacher at Covington High, are organizing

their students to play the characters and help

build the vignettes. An exciting addition this

year is that the exhibits will be interactive.

Each character will be rehearsed about the

symbolism in the painting and will be able

to converse with the audience on various

aspects of the painting.

For decades, St. Tammany has enjoyed a

long-standing tradition in support of the arts,

and the STAA has been at the core of that

relationship. Since 1958, when a small group

of civic-minded individuals recognized the

potential of artists, eductors and patrons in

our rural community, the STAA has helped

shape a true artist destination in our parish

by providing quality arts education and exhi-

bitions for local residents and visitors.

Since then, our community has reaped

the benefits. From employing thousands of

our citizens to providing enjoyment for our

senses, the cultural arts industry has played a

critical role in the growth and recovery of our

state. Louisiana’s cultural enterprises provide

nearly 144,000 jobs with a total economic

impact of $934 million.

All proceeds of the event, including silent

auction items, will go toward STAA’s mission

of providing support to local artists and edu-

cation to the community.

For more information on Geaux Arts, to

purchase tickets, become a sponsor or donate

an auction item, call 985-892-8650 or visit

www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

Geaux Arts Ball at STAAWRITTEN BY CATHY DEANO

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Heart-inspired artwork will be available at STAA’s gala.

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