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On the Cover

10 Mandeville—An Idyllic Place to Call Home

13 Premier Physicians—Health Care Second to None

On the Cover

2010 Northshore’s Best Pullout Guide

12 Fashion Editor’s Picks, A Salute to Hats Off

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ENTERPRISING WOMANA Skillfully Guided Path to Home Ownership

Stephanie Machado—

NOLA Lending Group, LLC .............................................. 20

PREMIER PHYSICIANSHealth Care Second to None.......................................... 13

Highly Specialized Technology Gives

Couples New Options in Fertility.................................. 15

Shaun Carpenter, MD, FAPWCA, CWS

Wound Care Specialist ...................................................... 17

Matt Slimming—Star Physical Therapy

Restore Your Healthiest Self ........................................... 18

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HEALTH & FITNESSKeep Your Intestinal Flora Healthy ..................................9

Dental Clinic Ministry: A Bigger Mission.................... 12

Good Posture for Good Health ...................................... 22

Will the Real Specialist Please Stand Up? .................. 23

“Naturally” Restoring Hormones–Part Two ............... 26

EMDR and Treatment of Trauma ................................... 35

How to Lose Your Muffin Top ......................................... 36

BEAUTY & STYLEFashion Editor’s Picks ........................................................ 24

Shopping Scene .................................................................. 25

Be Prepared—Outdoor Fun is Here ............................. 26

ENTERPRISING MAN

Treating Pain on Every Level

Dr. Barrett A. Johnston—The Advanced Pain Institute 22

MEN IN BUSINESS

Paul Snow—Snow Financial Group—Life Well Planned 14

Men in Business—The Fabric of Our Community 15

Paul Hollis—More Than Living the Legacy 16

Dusitn White DDS—A Fresh Dimension in Denistry 18

Kevin Davis—A Storied Tenure Comes to a Close 19

Dr. Neil Norteroberto—The Eyes Have it .................. 20

Dr. Craig J. Brandner—Anti-Aging From Within 21

HEALTH & FITNESS

Botox, Fillers, or Laser? Oh My! .........................................7

Be The Match Bone Marrow Drive ...................................8

Preconception Planning .....................................................8

Mouth-guards and Braces ..................................................9

Reduce Your Risk and Prevent a Fall 9

The Father-Daughter Dynamic 27

Slow Aging With Antioxidants 34

Naturally Restoring Hormones—Part One 38

It’s Not Just a Cleaning Anymore! 40

BEAUTY & STYLE

Fashion Editor’s Picks 24

Shopping Scene 25

Real Men do go to Day Spas 36

FINANCIAL

What is Your Financial IQ? 10

Do I Need a Power of Attorney? 32

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE

Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak—Fatherhood Lessons Learned 11

Summertime Smarts 26

Differences in Father Versus Daddy 36

Book Review, Watch me Die 38

Fodder for Father 40

Mother Nature’s Best Helper 41

COMMUNITY

The Daddy /Daughter Moment That Stole Our Hearts 6

FINANCIALHer Money, Her Investments ......................................... 31

What is a Succession? ....................................................... 32

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE Preparations Begin for Destination: College ...............7

Destination Wedding ........................................................ 22

Bang-up Dishes ................................................................... 27

Book Review, Boomsday ................................................. 36

Experiencing the Exotic ................................................... 38

COMMUNITYCharter Business HERO Award Winner ..........................7

Planet Kids Academy: Growth and Learning ..............9

Mandeville—An Idyllic Place to Call Home .............. 10

Calendar .................................................................................28

Around Town........................................................................30

West Chamber Goes Abroad .......................................... 33

Stay in the Know During Storm Season ..................... 34

Flood Insurance Premiums Will be Lowered ............ 34

Is Your Business Tech Smart? .......................................... 37

The Strength is in the Pack ............................................. 37

Flag Raising Ceremony—An Event Not to be Missed ............................................. 37

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WE ASKED FOR your help and you came.

Thank you to everyone that took the time

from their busy lives to help. Thank you to

our volunteers—Be the Match, N’tini’s, The

Lake 94.7, the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel and

most of all to the kind people that came out

to join the registry. We saw many friends and

family and met new friends. Many shared

their stories of hope and survival. You truly

touched our hearts.

We were overwhelmed by the outpouring

of people who came and joined us at N’tini’s

on Saturday, June 11th, to join the National

Bone Marrow Registry. Everyone played an

integral part in this event. N’tini’s played

host and served complimentary samples of

Be The Matchtinis—the signature drink they

created for the event. They also donated

a portion of all proceeds from the day to

the Be The Match Foundation. The Omni

Royal Orleans Hotel donated a two night

stay including a complimentary brunch

which was raffled off. Natalie Rowe from

Be The Match was on hand to supervise

the volunteers.

The number of donors we registered qua-

drupled the number of the average donor

drive in Louisiana! What a great success!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO HELP! To join the

registry go to www.marrow.org and select

the registry tab. To register at no charge

and as part of our drive, enter the code

GH06112011.You will be walked through the

simple and convenient registration process.

This code is valid through the month of

July. If you choose not to register, or cannot,

but you still want to help please consider a

donation to www.marrow.org .

Together, we can save a life.

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Cover photography: Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.comHair by Shanna Latino and makeup by Audra Malnar-Brown, both of Paris Parker Salon, 4900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-845-4404.

Correction—The phone number for Grace Comeaux-Piro was listed incorrectly in the June issue. The correct phone number is 985-246-5072.

Cheryl Feltman Sohn is our award-winning Art Director with over 25 years experience. She is our creative team cheerleader. In her free time, Cheryl spends time with her husband and two children.

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

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.

Amy Bouton, Editor, a huge Saints fan, has a communications degree from UNO. This married mother of four resides in Mandeville.

contributors

Next month, Everything Bridal issue/put your own wedding in… do we have anything like this from past issues?

Jan Butler, who holds a MLIS from the University of Denver, has been the St. Tammany Parish Library Director for 14 years. Active in many organizations, she is current president of Keep Covington Beautiful.

Gwen Anderson has been employed with Sophisticated Woman for over ten years. She is committed to her sales career and enjoys the lasting relationships she has had with all of her clients.

Kim Bergeron is the Director of the City of Slidell, Louisiana’s Department of Cultural & Public Aff airs. She is a magna cum laude graduate from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Steve Randon is the offi cial cover photographer for Sophisticated Woman. For more information about Steve Randon Studio, please visit www.steverandon.com.

Anna Ribbeck is a certifi ed Louisiana Master Gardener with roots here in Mandeville. Anna has been a contributing writer with Sophisticated Woman for more than a decade.

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

Dr. Mary W. Speed is a licensed therapist, consultant, teacher and program director. She enjoys writing and is a frequent radio guest on The Bernie Cyrus Show.



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Paul Cimino is unmistakably Italian and enjoys a dual citizenship as an Italian/American. He is an opera singer, restaurateur, writer, teacher and in brief, a man with a passion for life.

Freelance photographer Tom Ballantine’s charismatic personality makes every photo shoot lots of fun. He’s been married 40 years to Carol, with a daughter and grandchildren.

Mimi Nothacker, the adult program librarian for St. Tammany Parish Library in Covington, is an avid reader. She is a nature lover who enjoys outdoors and traveling.

For over a decade, Julie O’Day has done award-winning graphic and web design for companies around the country, making her the go-to person for design and web

As production manager of Sophisticated Woman, Holly Watson ensures the magazine is produced and printed on time each month. She is a married mother to four lovely

PARIS PARKER SALON in Mandeville was the backdrop for this photo. Our Enterprising Woman, Stephanie Machado, is pampered and primped before her photo shoot by Paris Parker Design Team Stylists. Shanna Latino styled Stephanie’s hair and Audra Malnar-Brown (pic-tured) applied her makeup.

Behind the Sceneswith our Cover Girl

Marlaine Peachey is Executive Assistant to Mandeville Mayor, Donald Villere. She is a journalist, columnist, author, inspirational speaker, mother and grandmother.

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lifestyle І COLLeGe PReP

JUNIORS AND SENIORS planning to attend

college can find themselves in a confus-

ing place. Fitting the pieces of the puzzle

together can become manageable if you take

it month by month.

In July and August, many students may

want to visit colleges to get a good view

of campus life. Maybe your family could

incorporate a vacation into your visits. In

September, sophomores, juniors and seniors

should attend college fairs. Seniors, who

desire a higher score or have not taken the

ACT or SAT, should sign up immediately. By

now, seniors need to make sure all college

applications and financial aid forms are in

their possession.

Once October arrives, sophomores and

juniors should take the PSAT or the PLAN.

Juniors should start thinking about the

ACT or SAT. Seniors need to start gathering

character recommendations. If you plan on

taking the ACT or SAT in December, sign

up now. November is the time financial aid,

grants, scholarships and work-study pro-

grams should be researched.

In December sophomores and juniors

receive PLAN or PSAT scores. If you intend

to take the ACT in February, you should reg-

ister now. In January and February students

should investigate colleges that suit their

interest. Visiting during the time that classes

are in session will give you the best sense of

campus life.

In March or April, sophomores and juniors

can register for the ACT or SAT in June.

May and June seniors should check

payment due dates for tuition, room and

board.

College preparation can be overwhelming,

but being organized will lessen the pres-

sure and allow you to enjoy one of the most

important and exciting times of your life!

Preparations Begin for Destination: College

Try writing letters to a

“pen-pal” or a relative.

Ann Habisreitinger Barré, M.Ed is the Director of Huntington Learning Center® at 1748A N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville. We off er individual testing and tutoring in reading, study skills, writing, phonics, spelling, math and ACT/SAT/LEAP prep. Ann can be reached by calling 985-727-0000. Visit www.huntingtonlearning.com.







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Evan RodickCovington High

Shelly King of Charter Business with Evan Rodick.

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Excellence Award

Excellence Award

Recent Covington High School graduate, Evan Rodick, has served others his entire life. Even as an elementary student, teachers would comment on how much he helped other students. As he grew older, peers who were struggling with their ACT exams would turn to Evan for help and tutelage. He even taught his younger sister to play the piano. As a young adult, Evan shifted his focus and began to serve his local community through building homes with Habitat for Humanity, volunteering at a local fi re station, and handing out food to the needy at the Covington Food Bank.

Evan, our Charter Business HERO award recipient for July, plans to attend college at Montana State University where he received an academic scholarship, to study mechanical engineering. He hopes to eventually design improved farming equipment. He lives by the philosophy that everyone should help others without any expectation of personal gain. Congratulations Evan, and best of luck in your college career. Shelly King of Charter Business with Evan Rodick.

Tell us why there is a HERO—Helpfully and Eagerly Reaching Out—in your life. Nominations should be submitted to SophisticatedWoman.com or mailed to 409 W. 21st Avenue,

Covington, Louisiana 70433. To nominate the outstanding high school student you feel makes an impact, and to read the full rules and selection criteria, visit SophisticatedWoman.com.

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If someone you knew needed a transplant, you’d do this too.

Your help is urgently needed. One of our own needs a stem cell transplant. Testing to see if you’re a match is simple and pain free—just a swab of the inside of your cheek. And, if you’re a match, donation is nothing like you think. Seventy percent of donations are now taken from blood instead of bone marrow, with most patients feeling no symptoms 30 minutes to an hour afterward. Even bone marrow donors can go back to their daily activities a day after donating. And neither process impacts your health.

So if you’re between the ages of 18 and 60, please join the registry go to www.marrow.org and select the registry tab. To register at no charge and as part of our drive, enter the code GH06112011. You will be walked through the simple and convenient registration process and Be The Match will send a swab kit directly to your home. This code is valid through the month of July. If you choose not to register, or cannot, but you still want to help please consider a donation to www.marrow.org.

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and dedication to principles.

“We are the “best” four years

in a row because we are tried and true. I have

stayed true to our original mission of provid-

ing a fun and nurturing climate for children

to grow and learn,” says Planet Kids Academy

(PKA) owner, Beverly Crews McQuaid.

“Long ago it was thought that toddlers

really just needed to be ‘watched’ as a means

of childcare. I strongly disagreed.” So, with

a specific vision in mind, Beverly set out to

ensure that toddlers were offered an age

appropriate curriculum including language

arts, math, science, music and movement

and computer skills. The state-of–the-art

PKA is equipped with amenities like an

Art and Science Lab, Music and Movement

Studio and a Splash Pad Water Park. Since

its inception in 1996 Beverly has ensured

that all instruction is conducted by loving

and caring, trained professionals, who offer

unconditional love and acceptance as well as

individualized attention to every child.

Darlene Pevoto, the executive director of

PKA is the driving force behind its contin-

ued excellence according to Beverly. “She is

completely dedicated to training and main-

taining our second-to-none staff of profes-

sionals, always challenging them to be better

prepared and to dedicate themselves to the

pursuit of excellence in helping every child

to meet their individualized goals.”

Bemoaning tragic events

gets a lot of press.

Planet Kids Academy: Growth and Learning

Planet Kids Academy will host open houses Tuesday through Thursday, July 5–7, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Visit them at 317 Hwy. 21 in Madisonville, 985-845-0377. Log on to www.planetkidsacademy.com for more information.

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health І NUTRITION

DID YOU KNOW the human body has an

estimated 100 trillion microorganisms living

in the bowel? These helpful bacteria, known

as flora, fight off infection, aid digestion

and nutrient absorption, and keep harmful

bacteria from wreaking havoc on your

body. With all of these important functions,

everyone should take the proper steps to

aid in the health of these helpful bacteria.

Supplementing with probiotics is a great

way to ensure the safeguarding of these

helpful bacteria, allowing them to perform

these important tasks within our bodies and

maintain the balance of our digestive and

immune health.

Probiotics, meaning “for life” are supple-

ments containing live microorganisms.

These microorganisms prove to be extremely

beneficial to the human body. They will

help to maintain and restore the body’s

natural flora.

Stress, travel and suppressed immune

systems are all times when the body will

benefit greatly from taking probiotics.

However, one of the most crucial times to

restore the body’s natural flora is immedi-

ately after finishing an antibiotic. Antibiotics

can be very helpful in fighting the bacteria

that make a body sick. They can also deplete

a body’s natural flora. Probiotics, taken

immediately after one finishes antibiotics,

can help to restore the depleted flora.

Kimmy Trowbridge is the owner of Re-Fuel Nutrition and Blending Station located next to Bone Fish Grill at 400 River Highlands Blvd. She is a certi� ed nutritionist. Call 985-893-9131 or visit www.re-fuelnutrition.com for more information.

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IN A CITY THAT spans only a five mile radius, Mandeville holds a

special place in the heart of its residents. Known for its breathtak-

ing beauty, spectacular sunsets, award-winning schools, low crime,

distinctive dining, family recreation, relaxed lifestyle and a variety

of places to worship, Mandeville offers an abundance of opportuni-

ties for residents of all ages. Here you’ll find friendly neighbors who

have come to enjoy the good life in a community with strong family

values. Mandeville is home to dining delicacies that will tempt your

taste buds and confirm the legacy of our restaurants’ legendary repu-

tations. Ambiance here is a natural resource. Money Magazine ranked

the city as one of the top 100 school systems in the nation’s major

metropolitan areas.

Rather than closed in malls, Mandeville is home to plenty of open-

air shopping complexes including major stores. The lakefront area

outlines the historic section of Old Mandeville, filled with homes

that have been the happy residences of generations of proud citizens.

Winding gracefully through our pine forest canopy, the Tammany

Trace offers exercise to walkers, joggers and bicyclists who often

gather at our Mandeville Trailhead, a cultural interpretative center

that includes an amphitheater for concerts and theatrical perfor-

mances. The Trailhead is also home to our Depot Museum and an

interactive water park. Here, every Saturday morning from 9 a.m.

until 1 p.m. the Community Market opens to local vendors offer-

ing a wide variety of items, while musicians perform live on center

stage. Only one block away you’ll find the birthplace of jazz on the

Northshore at the Dew Drop Social and Benevolence Hall, where

Louis Armstrong is said to have played.

Lake Pontchartrain is our crowning jewel, teeming with fresh fish,

blue crabs and Louisiana shrimp. You can also fish at your leisure on

the Mandeville Fishing Pier located at Sunset Point. The Mandeville

Harbor launches a variety of boaters set to enjoy the “Mandeville

blue” brackish waters of Lake Pontchartrain.

Our spectacular lakefront, dotted with graceful oaks and magnolias

offers a walking path and occasional benches, perfect for enjoying a

tranquil view that is second to none. Many have chosen to exchange

wedding vows beneath the century old oaks.

The charm and beauty of Mandeville will draw you back time and

again. It is a town rich in noble history, environment and resources.

As any resident will attest, there is no more idyllic place to live. TOP: The Harbor playground area and splash pad. MIDDLE: Known as the Justine Plantation, this historic home now houses PomoLink, LLC. BOTTOM: The Barley Oak brewery sits on Lakeshore Drive.

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health І FOOD BANK

AS WE ALL BUCKLE down and become more

discerning with our resources, we must

not forget the bigger picture. Right here in

our own back yard we have poverty! The

Covington Food Bank has taken an active

stance in the fight against poverty.

Thirty-three percent of the Food Bank’s

clients come from Washington Parish where 27

percent of the total population and 36 percent

of the children live in poverty. Washington

Parish ranks 59th out of 65 Louisiana parishes

compared to St. Tammany, which ranks 10th

and Orleans which ranks 50th. In 2010 the

Food Bank distributed over 700,000 pounds

of food representing a retail value of over

$900,000. This is a 44 percent increase over the

2009 demand. The Vincentain Center Ministry

distributed $48,000 to over 400 families for

emergency needs.

The Dental Clinic Ministry performed over

1,800 procedures valued at over $350,000, on

the “working poor,” disabled and the elderly

population without insurance.

The Thrift Store Ministry sells gently used

clothing and household items for 10 to 20

percent of their retail value. All profits are

used to purchase food and many items are

given free of charge to victims of fire, domes-

tic abuse, homelessness and countless other

dire circumstances.

These valued ministries are made pos-

sible by over 22,000 volunteer hours that

were donated. For all those have contrib-

uted in any way—Thank you! The Food Bank

and its ministries are in constant need of

donations—not only of commodities but also

skills and services. Please help us in the fight

against poverty.

For all those have contributed

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Health Centers:Ochsner Children’s Health Center – Slidell 2370 Gause Blvd. E. 985-639-3755

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JUST LAST MONTH, the Institute for Health

Metrics and Evaluation at the University of

Washington released a study on life expec-

tancy across the U.S. Here in St. Tammany

Parish, life expectancy is among the highest

in the state, up 1.8 percent for men and 3.2

percent for women since 2007.

While the population here on the

Northshore is extremely health-conscious,

residents are also privy to a variety of

physicians and specialists unmatched in

their professionalism across the region.

The range of medical institutions and hos-

pitals, gives every patient choices when

it comes to more extensive health issues,

diagnostics and educational opportunities,

to name a few.

This section will introduce you to many

Premier Physicians and inform you about

the myriad of health care facilities avail-

able so close to home. Use these pages to

meet some local specialists who have only

one concern, the health and well-being of

their patients and neighbors. Learn about

the state-of-the-art hospitals and medical

facilities which offer everything from birth-

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medicine.

We hope as you explore this section, it

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Highly Specialized Technology Gives Couples New Options in Fertility

IN 1976, RICHARD M. DICKEY, MD, PH.D set

out to treat, diagnose and research infertility

and recurrent miscarriage when he founded

the Fertility Institute of New Orleans. Their

first in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in

1983, was successful in placing the Fertility

Institute on the cutting edge. Today, the

stellar success rates of IVF with 51 percent of

implantation cycles in women under 35 and

in women 35 to 37 years of age resulting in

pregnancy, and procedures like pre-implan-

tation testing of embryos and egg cryopreser-

vation, the Fertility Institute of New Orleans

continues to open doors for candidates with

both fundamental needs and intricate, highly

specialized fertility options.

“We primarily offer pre-implantation

testing to pinpoint common genetic dis-

orders, and to pinpoint specific inherited

diseases like cystic fibrosis. Since January we

have been able to test all 23 pairs of chromo-

somes” Dr. Dickey says. This complete reading

of the genetic makeup of an embryo before a

couple decides whether or not to proceed

with the implantation, is in contrast to an

amniocentesis, which happens 14 weeks into

pregnancy. “Pre-implantation testing offers

couples for whom pregnancy termination is

not an option, a clearer picture of the genetic

health of the embryo, so that they can make

a more informed choice.”

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and

radiation can often render a woman infer-

tile. The Fertility Institute of New Orleans

may offer a small glimmer of hope with egg

cryopreservation. “We can freeze her eggs

before treatment begins. This program is

conducted under strict investigational pro-

tocol, to gauge its success and ensure that it

works,” Dr. Dickey notes. For couples already

undergoing IVF, cryopreservation offers the

option to freeze eggs instead of embryos.

“We only implant two embryos at a time and

we freeze the extras. With this alternative,

couples might choose to freeze the eggs

instead of the embryos and they will always

have those eggs.”

Because fertility is very much age-related

Dr. Dickey encourages every woman to find

out early about their fertility potential. “Your

eggs will fall off in fertility as they age. We

can do an antral follicle count at almost any

age, to find out how many eggs you actu-

ally have.” The quality and the quantity of

a woman’s eggs drops significantly between

the ages of 25 and 40, and older eggs are

often not as healthy, so the sooner a woman

tunes in to her own fertility, the more likely

she will be to have fertility success. “IVF has

the potential to give you many things, but it

cannot give you good eggs,” he says.

The Fertility Institute has offices in

Mandeville, Metairie and Baton Rouge.

New patients, whether physician, or self-

referred, are welcome at any of the Fertility

Institute’s clinics. Call for an appoint-

ment at 800-375-0048. Visit their website at

www.FertilityInstitute.com.

“For women between 35 and 37, pregnancy rates

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Dr. Richard DickeyDr. Richard Dickey, is board certifi ed in Reproductive Endocrinology, Obstet-rics and Gynecology and founder of the Fertility

Institute of New Orleans. Dr. Dickey and his staff have achieved many fi rsts since 1976, including establishing the fi rst sperm bank in the Gulf South and per-forming the fi rst in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in the Gulf South in 1983.

Dr. steven taylorDr. Steven Taylor is board certifi ed in Obstetrics and Gynecology and reproduc-tive surgery. He has been with the Fertility Institute

for more than 30 years and is known for his work in the treatment of endometrio-sis and uterine fi broids.

Dr. Peter Y. LuDr. Lu, board certifi ed in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocri-nology, studied genetics at Cornell University. At the

Fertility Institute, Dr. Lu has a focus on assisted reproductive technology like IVF and ICSI, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).

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Shaun Carpenter, MD, FAPWCA, CWSWound Care Specialist

SHAUN CARPENTER, MD, has been voted the

Northshore’s Best Physician three years in a row. He

is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician,

a Certified Wound Specialist™, and a member of the

American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.

Dr. Carpenter, known in Louisiana as the state’s

“wound care expert,” specializes in the treatment of

all types of wounds, including:

• Venous insufficiency and arterial ulcers, wounds

that develop on the legs due to insufficient blood flow

to and from the heart.

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

(MRSA) skin abscesses, caused by a type of staph

infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics.

• Decubitus ulcers, or “bed sores,” which develop

from constant pressure on an area of skin.

• Diabetic foot wounds, resulting from high levels

of glucose in the bloodstream that causes damage to

blood vessels and nerves in the extremities.

• Post-operative surgical wounds.

• Minor burns or skin tears that are slow to heal.

The longer it takes to heal an open wound,

patients are at increased risk for infection, pain and

amputation. Advanced wound care has been proven

to decrease both infection and amputation rates.

Without good wound care, patients can become

septic from even small wounds, which can lead to

serious illness and even death. “If you are suffer-

ing from a wound that won’t heal, a consultation

with a Certified Wound Specialist™ is a must,” says

Dr. Carpenter.

By using advanced techniques such as Hyperbaric

Oxygen Therapy to treat non-healing wounds due to

low oxygen levels, Dr. Carpenter achieves a 91 percent

heal rate—far exceeding the national average.

Dr. Carpenter doesn’t rely strictly on technology

to treat his patients, he helps them understand the

underlying causes for their wounds. “I don’t just

treat the wound, I treat the whole patient,” states

Dr. Carpenter.

To make an appointment with Dr. Carpenter,

call 1-855 HEAL DAT (432-5328).

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Matt Slimming—Star Physical TherapyRestore Your Healthiest Self

DURING THE NEARLY two decades that Matt Slimming

has been a practicing physical therapist, he has

embraced a clear-cut truth that every individual has

special roles to fill in their lives. When clients turn

to the expert therapists at STAR Physical Therapy for

rehabilitation, their methods and approach embody

the essence of his philosophy. “We want to bring

people back to their healthiest place. We’re about much

more than just fixing an injury. Our focus is to get our

patients strong so that they can live their best life and

fulfill their special roles,” he says. “Our combination of

amazing, experienced staff, high-end technology, the

finest equipment and programs, as well as our caring,

personal touch are what really set us apart.”

Because STAR Fitness Center is adjacent to the

physical therapy facility, patients have the added

advantage of continued care long after their physi-

cal therapy sessions have stopped. “We are able to

bring our patients next door to continue improving

their health and appearance. We call it a compre-

hensive unified approach. We can train them, guide

them and craft a tailored plan for their progress to

continue after their prescribed physical therapy is

over.” Amenities like group exercise classes (including

the popular “Boot Camp”), child care, secure lockers,

pristine showers, seven personal trainers and seven

certified physical therapists on staff throughout the

three locations, offer patients and members alike an

unsurpassed experience in health and fitness.

Matt simply offers the foremost, all-encompassing

physical rehabilitation and fitness product he can to

the neighbors he has come to cherish. “I really appre-

ciate the deep ties and anchors our family has devel-

oped in this community. The depth of the values here

are huge. This is a great place to raise my children,” he

notes. “And of anywhere in Louisiana, this is the most

health-conscious community I know.”

Physical Therapist Matt Slimming has been practic-

ing on the Northshore for 18 years and owns STAR

Physical Therapy and STAR Fitness Center with facili-

ties in Covington, Folsom and Slidell. He can be reached

at 985-893-2845 or www.StarFitnessCenter.com.

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between 35 and 37,

pregnancy rates

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in 2008 to 80%

during the fi rst few

months of this year.”

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AT 23 YEARS OLD, Stephanie Machado was already

a homeowner. The fact that she was a discontented

homeowner may be the exact reason why she is

where she is today—a senior loan officer with NOLA

Lending Group. “My whole buying experience was

unpleasant. I was young and had just graduated

college. Everything that could go wrong went wrong.

I was recommended not to have a home inspection

because the REO company would not repair anything.

My loan officer placed me in a three-year adjustable

rate mortgage, and shortly after I closed on the home

it was infested with termites. Then, 18 months later

Katrina hit—at which point I realized I did not have

enough insurance,” Stephanie recalls. The staggering

reality of the peaks and valleys of home ownership

made Stephanie realize that homebuyers need guid-

ance and useful information if they are going to make

informed and wise purchases. So, instead of entering

law school as she had originally planned, she returned

to school where she earned her MBA. “I really just fell

into the mortgage and loan industry,” she says. “But

when a person is purchasing a home, I put myself in

their shoes, because I have been there.”

Since that first purchase that threw her into hom-

eowner oblivion, Stephanie has purchased and sold

other homes. As a senior loan officer she guides every

homebuyer through all of the crucial aspects they

must explore before making such a significant pur-

chase. “This is one of the most important transactions

in a person’s life. We want to make sure we give them

the support they need.” To that end, Stephanie walks

each client through basic elements of the process

like asking them what kind of house note they are

comfortable with paying. Stephanie is also a stalwart

proponent of educating homebuyers on the necessity

of purchasing suitable homeowner’s insurance.

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price range just because you can afford the principal and interest

payment. People should remember to factor insurance and taxes

into the note and decide how much money they want to put toward

the house note each month. One mistake many buyers make is that

they do not gauge the actual costs of buying a house,” she says. “We

have products to guide the customer from start to finish through the

entire process. We can help you purchase the best insurance, find

the right title company, and inspector. We work in tandem and build

relationships with companies to ensure the best service.”

Stephanie has found her home at NOLA Lending Group to be a

cohesive fit, in part because of the unmatched level of service and

accessibility. “We work with clients to get them on the path to home

ownership. We want to give them the tools to get them into it the

right way,” she notes. They help current homeowners find the best

product for their refinance and purchase needs. Stephanie credits

her assistant Courtlin Donner with maintaining seamless attention

to every client’s needs. Their team is always accessible, calls are

answered promptly and clients have minimal waits during what

almost always proves to be an anxious time. “People need to know

that if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand

the restless feelings that arise when they are waiting on answers

concerning their mortgage. Myself, or someone from my team,

usually Courtlin, is always there to offer support. I like to build rela-

tionships. My clients are not just the next transaction.”

Because all loans through NOLA Lending Group are underwritten

in-house, clients also have the advantage of someone handling their

transaction locally and personally. “We are not waiting three to five

days for answers—we are sitting in the middle of the operations,”

Stephanie says. “We are able to give better, quicker, more accessible

service to every client. We simply walk over to someone’s desk, rather

than wait for them to call.”

ABOVE TOP: The NOLA Lending team, along with their spouses, were awarded with a Sales Incentive trip to DisneyWorld this past May. ABOVE LEFT: Stephanie and Jason vacationing in St. Lucia. ABOVE RIGHT: Stephanie enjoys one of her favorite past times, spending time with her nephew, Justin.

Though she loves her work and thoroughly enjoys doing it,

Stephanie does carve out time to relax with her significant other,

Jason. “We love to travel,” she says. “We are really fond of the beach

and the islands, but this year we are planning something a little

different—a trip to New York.” During the fall, Saints games offer

them a break from the norm and a chance to see Stephanie’s favor-

ite players—Lance Moore and Drew Brees—in action. Here at home,

Stephanie and Jason enjoy working on their Covington home and

dining out at local restaurants. And she always finds the time to play

favorite aunt to her nine-year-old nephew. “We’ve dedicated a room

just for him. When he comes over, he has a place to do the things he

likes to do, like play video games and watch television,” she says. “I

definitely look forward to our time together.”

As for her future, “I definitely see plans for marriage and family

down the road,” she says. But for now, she remains committed to

helping people fulfill their dreams of home ownership. “I am pas-

sionate about what I do and I enjoy doing it,” she says. “We do believe

that knowledge is power. Really, the hardest part is finding the right

home. We want this part to be easy.” Stephanie Machado can be reached at 985-612-2146 or by email at

[email protected]. NOLA Lending Group has locations throughout the

Gulf Coast region.

The NOLA Lending team, along with their spouses, were awarded with a Sales Incentive trip to DisneyWorld this past May.¬†Stephanie and Jason vacationing in St. Lucia.Stephanie enjoys one of her favorite past times, spending time with her nephew, Justin .Behind the Scenes:¬†Stephanie Machado is pampered and primped for her Cover shoot by Paris Parker Design Team stylists.¬† Hair: Shanna Latino¬† ¬†¬†Makeup: Audra Malnar-Brown¬†¬†Nikki LazaroeAccount ExecutiveSophisticated Woman Magazine409 W. 21st AvenueCovington, LA 70433Offi ce: 985-893-7350Cell: 985-373-7253Fax: 985-893-7686Email:¬† [email protected]: SophisticatedWomanMagazine.com¬†

At 23 years old, Stephanie Machado was already a homeowner. The fact that she

was a discontented homeowner may be the exact reason why she is where she is

today—a senior loan officer with NOLA Lending Group. “My whole buying experience

was unpleasant. I was young and had just graduated college. Everything that could go

wrong went wrong. I was recommended not to have a home inspection because the

REO company would not repair anything. She placed me in a three-year adjustable

rate mortgage, and shortly after I closed on the home it was infested with termites.

Then, 18 months later Katrina hit—at which point I realized I did not have enough

insurance,” she says. The staggering reality of the peaks and valleys of home owner-

ship made Stephanie realize that homebuyers need guidance and useful information

if they are going to make informed and wise purchases. So, instead of entering law

school as she had originally planned, she returned to school where she earned her

MBA. “I really just fell into the mortgage and loan industry,” she says. “But when a

person is purchasing a home, I put myself in their shoes, because I have been there.”

Since that first purchase that threw her into homeowner oblivion, Stephanie has

purchased and sold other homes. As a senior loan officer she guides every homebuyer

through all of the crucial aspects they must explore before making such a significant

purchase. “This is one of the most important transactions in a person’s life. We want

to make sure we give them the support they need.” To that end, Stephanie walks each

client through basic elements of the process like asking them what kind of house

note they are comfortable with paying. Stephanie is also a stalwart proponent of edu-

cating homebuyers on the necessity of purchasing suitable homeowner’s insurance.

“You may not want to buy a house in a higher price range just because you can

afford the principal and interest payment. People should remember to factor insur-

ance and taxes into the note and decide how much money they want to put toward

the house note each month. One mistake many buyers make is that they do not

gauge the actual costs of buying a house,” she says. “We have products to guide the

customer from start to finish through the entire process. We can help you purchase

the best insurance, find the right title company, and inspector. We work in tandem

and build relationships with companies to ensure the best service.

Stephanie has found her home at NOLA Lending Group to be a cohesive fit, in part

because of the unmatched level of service and accessibility. “We work with clients to

get them on the path to home ownership. We want to give them the tools to get them

into it the right way,” she notes. They help current homeowners find the best product

for their refinance and purchase needs. Stephanie credits her assistant Courtlin

Donner with maintaining seamless attention to every client’s needs. Their team

is always accessible, calls are answered promptly and clients have minimal waits

during what almost always proves to be an anxious time. “People need to know that

if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand the restless feelings

that arise when they are waiting on answers concerning their mortgage. Myself, or

someone from my team, usually Courtlin, is always there to offer support. I like to

build relationships. My clients are not just the next transaction.”

Because all loans through NOLA Lending Group are underwritten in-house, clients

also have the advantage of someone handling their transaction locally and person-

ally. “We are not waiting three to five days for answers—we are sitting in the middle of

the operations,” Stephanie says. “We are able to give better, quicker, more accessible

service to every client. We simply walk over to someone’s desk, rather than wait for

them to call.”

Though she loves her work and thoroughly enjoys doing it, Stephanie does carve

out time to relax with her significant other, Jason. “We really love to travel,” she

says. “We are really fond of the beach and the islands, but this year we are planning

something a little different—a trip to New York.” During the fall, Saints games offer

them a break from the norm and a chance to see Stephanie’s favorite players—Lance

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AT 23 YEARS OLD, Stephanie Machado was already

a homeowner. The fact that she was a discontented

homeowner may be the exact reason why she is

where she is today—a senior loan officer with NOLA

Lending Group. “My whole buying experience was

unpleasant. I was young and had just graduated

college. Everything that could go wrong went wrong.

I was recommended not to have a home inspection

because the REO company would not repair anything.

My loan officer placed me in a three-year adjustable

rate mortgage, and shortly after I closed on the home

it was infested with termites. Then, 18 months later

Katrina hit—at which point I realized I did not have

enough insurance,” Stephanie recalls. The staggering

reality of the peaks and valleys of home ownership

made Stephanie realize that homebuyers need guid-

ance and useful information if they are going to make

informed and wise purchases. So, instead of entering

law school as she had originally planned, she returned

to school where she earned her MBA. “I really just fell

into the mortgage and loan industry,” she says. “But

when a person is purchasing a home, I put myself in

their shoes, because I have been there.”

Since that first purchase that threw her into hom-

eowner oblivion, Stephanie has purchased and sold

other homes. As a senior loan officer she guides every

homebuyer through all of the crucial aspects they

must explore before making such a significant pur-

chase. “This is one of the most important transactions

in a person’s life. We want to make sure we give them

the support they need.” To that end, Stephanie walks

each client through basic elements of the process

like asking them what kind of house note they are

comfortable with paying. Stephanie is also a stalwart

proponent of educating homebuyers on the necessity

of purchasing suitable homeowner’s insurance.

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price range just because you can afford the principal and interest

payment. People should remember to factor insurance and taxes

into the note and decide how much money they want to put toward

the house note each month. One mistake many buyers make is that

they do not gauge the actual costs of buying a house,” she says. “We

have products to guide the customer from start to finish through the

entire process. We can help you purchase the best insurance, find

the right title company, and inspector. We work in tandem and build

relationships with companies to ensure the best service.”

Stephanie has found her home at NOLA Lending Group to be a

cohesive fit, in part because of the unmatched level of service and

accessibility. “We work with clients to get them on the path to home

ownership. We want to give them the tools to get them into it the

right way,” she notes. They help current homeowners find the best

product for their refinance and purchase needs. Stephanie credits

her assistant Courtlin Donner with maintaining seamless attention

to every client’s needs. Their team is always accessible, calls are

answered promptly and clients have minimal waits during what

almost always proves to be an anxious time. “People need to know

that if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand

the restless feelings that arise when they are waiting on answers

concerning their mortgage. Myself, or someone from my team,

usually Courtlin, is always there to offer support. I like to build rela-

tionships. My clients are not just the next transaction.”

Because all loans through NOLA Lending Group are underwritten

in-house, clients also have the advantage of someone handling their

transaction locally and personally. “We are not waiting three to five

days for answers—we are sitting in the middle of the operations,”

Stephanie says. “We are able to give better, quicker, more accessible

service to every client. We simply walk over to someone’s desk, rather

than wait for them to call.”

ABOVE TOP: The NOLA Lending team, along with their spouses, were awarded with a Sales Incentive trip to DisneyWorld this past May. ABOVE LEFT: Stephanie and Jason vacationing in St. Lucia. ABOVE RIGHT: Stephanie enjoys one of her favorite past times, spending time with her nephew, Justin.

Though she loves her work and thoroughly enjoys doing it,

Stephanie does carve out time to relax with her significant other,

Jason. “We love to travel,” she says. “We are really fond of the beach

and the islands, but this year we are planning something a little

different—a trip to New York.” During the fall, Saints games offer

them a break from the norm and a chance to see Stephanie’s favor-

ite players—Lance Moore and Drew Brees—in action. Here at home,

Stephanie and Jason enjoy working on their Covington home and

dining out at local restaurants. And she always finds the time to play

favorite aunt to her nine-year-old nephew. “We’ve dedicated a room

just for him. When he comes over, he has a place to do the things he

likes to do, like play video games and watch television,” she says. “I

definitely look forward to our time together.”

As for her future, “I definitely see plans for marriage and family

down the road,” she says. But for now, she remains committed to

helping people fulfill their dreams of home ownership. “I am pas-

sionate about what I do and I enjoy doing it,” she says. “We do believe

that knowledge is power. Really, the hardest part is finding the right

home. We want this part to be easy.” Stephanie Machado can be reached at 985-612-2146 or by email at

[email protected]. NOLA Lending Group has locations throughout the

Gulf Coast region.

The NOLA Lending team, along with their spouses, were awarded with a Sales Incentive trip to DisneyWorld this past May.¬†Stephanie and Jason vacationing in St. Lucia.Stephanie enjoys one of her favorite past times, spending time with her nephew, Justin .Behind the Scenes:¬†Stephanie Machado is pampered and primped for her Cover shoot by Paris Parker Design Team stylists.¬† Hair: Shanna Latino¬† ¬†¬†Makeup: Audra Malnar-Brown¬†¬†Nikki LazaroeAccount ExecutiveSophisticated Woman Magazine409 W. 21st AvenueCovington, LA 70433Offi ce: 985-893-7350Cell: 985-373-7253Fax: 985-893-7686Email:¬† [email protected]: SophisticatedWomanMagazine.com¬†

At 23 years old, Stephanie Machado was already a homeowner. The fact that she

was a discontented homeowner may be the exact reason why she is where she is

today—a senior loan officer with NOLA Lending Group. “My whole buying experience

was unpleasant. I was young and had just graduated college. Everything that could go

wrong went wrong. I was recommended not to have a home inspection because the

REO company would not repair anything. She placed me in a three-year adjustable

rate mortgage, and shortly after I closed on the home it was infested with termites.

Then, 18 months later Katrina hit—at which point I realized I did not have enough

insurance,” she says. The staggering reality of the peaks and valleys of home owner-

ship made Stephanie realize that homebuyers need guidance and useful information

if they are going to make informed and wise purchases. So, instead of entering law

school as she had originally planned, she returned to school where she earned her

MBA. “I really just fell into the mortgage and loan industry,” she says. “But when a

person is purchasing a home, I put myself in their shoes, because I have been there.”

Since that first purchase that threw her into homeowner oblivion, Stephanie has

purchased and sold other homes. As a senior loan officer she guides every homebuyer

through all of the crucial aspects they must explore before making such a significant

purchase. “This is one of the most important transactions in a person’s life. We want

to make sure we give them the support they need.” To that end, Stephanie walks each

client through basic elements of the process like asking them what kind of house

note they are comfortable with paying. Stephanie is also a stalwart proponent of edu-

cating homebuyers on the necessity of purchasing suitable homeowner’s insurance.

“You may not want to buy a house in a higher price range just because you can

afford the principal and interest payment. People should remember to factor insur-

ance and taxes into the note and decide how much money they want to put toward

the house note each month. One mistake many buyers make is that they do not

gauge the actual costs of buying a house,” she says. “We have products to guide the

customer from start to finish through the entire process. We can help you purchase

the best insurance, find the right title company, and inspector. We work in tandem

and build relationships with companies to ensure the best service.

Stephanie has found her home at NOLA Lending Group to be a cohesive fit, in part

because of the unmatched level of service and accessibility. “We work with clients to

get them on the path to home ownership. We want to give them the tools to get them

into it the right way,” she notes. They help current homeowners find the best product

for their refinance and purchase needs. Stephanie credits her assistant Courtlin

Donner with maintaining seamless attention to every client’s needs. Their team

is always accessible, calls are answered promptly and clients have minimal waits

during what almost always proves to be an anxious time. “People need to know that

if they have a question for me and it is after hours, I understand the restless feelings

that arise when they are waiting on answers concerning their mortgage. Myself, or

someone from my team, usually Courtlin, is always there to offer support. I like to

build relationships. My clients are not just the next transaction.”

Because all loans through NOLA Lending Group are underwritten in-house, clients

also have the advantage of someone handling their transaction locally and person-

ally. “We are not waiting three to five days for answers—we are sitting in the middle of

the operations,” Stephanie says. “We are able to give better, quicker, more accessible

service to every client. We simply walk over to someone’s desk, rather than wait for

them to call.”

Though she loves her work and thoroughly enjoys doing it, Stephanie does carve

out time to relax with her significant other, Jason. “We really love to travel,” she

says. “We are really fond of the beach and the islands, but this year we are planning

something a little different—a trip to New York.” During the fall, Saints games offer

them a break from the norm and a chance to see Stephanie’s favorite players—Lance


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I CAN STILL HEAR my mother’s voice every

time I talk to a patient about posture, “Stand

tall! Shoulders back! Stomach in!” I realize

now, that she may have actually had a

point—even if she was unaware of how my

spine would benefit. The growing problem

of slouching today continues to get worse as

we spend more time as inactive adults stuck

in front of computers for work, and as our

children spend their summers in front of the

television playing video games. It is a bad

habit that conveys weakness and insecurity,

and slouching also contributes to chronic

neck and lower back pain.

Slouching puts pressure on your verte-

brae, ultimately causing discs to become

compressed. It makes you vulnerable to back

pain, and pelvic muscles lose their strength

and stability, which makes it even harder

as we age to support a well-aligned stance.

Pinched nerves and tightened muscles in the

neck ultimately cause tension and stress to

accumulate throughout the shoulders and

upper back.

To break the poor posture habit, increase

the strength of your abdominal and back

muscles. No time for stomach crunches?

Simply pull your navel to your spine and

hold it in for 10 seconds. This can be done

almost anywhere. Follow this by squeezing

your shoulder blades together and holding

that position for 10 seconds. Repeat this two

to four times. Consider spending money on

high-quality orthopedic shoes. If those are

not your style, forego the flip-flops, high

heels, and other footwear with no support

except on occasion. Choose shoes that

provide legitimate arch support. Most impor-

tantly, become conscious of your posture

and routinely make an effort to start practic-

ing good habits—today.

Good Posture for Good Health

When doing prolonged

activities like raking or

hoeing, make sure to switch

hands frequently.

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IN MAY, MY DAUGHTER, Katie and I went to

Guatemala for my son’s wedding. For the first

time we met Rosa, his bride, and her nine

year old daughter, Kimberly. He is serving at

an orphanage, Casa Bernabe, and has influ-

ence—as is evidenced by children wearing

“Who Dat?” shirts, but in greater ways too—

like this one. A little boy came up to me, and

said in Spanish, “Que la madre de David?” (Are

you David’s mother?) I nodded yes and said,

“Si.” This child wrapped his arms around me,

looked up at me, and said, “Gracias.”

I don’t understand how a place so far away

in culture can have captured David so fully,

yet it is so. I do know this—years ago when I

was the director of a local youth ranch, David

was part of that work. When the facility faced

financial trouble, he gave me his piggy bank

and said, “Here Mom. Give it to the children.”

The first summer the facility was awarded

The Safe and Drug-Free Schools Governor’s

Grant, I didn’t have enough children identi-

fied from the community as at-risk to attend,

so I signed David up to go, and frankly

worried about what I was exposing him

to. He went the extra mile. There early, he

helped prepare and serve the other campers

breakfast. He is serving now in a whole

other language. You can follow his work at

www.davidspeedmissions.com.

One hundred sixty children, from eight

houses attended the wedding, and all had

their pictures taken with Rosa, David and

Kimberly. As part of their wedding ceremony,

Rosa and David poured salt from two glasses

into one signifying their unity, their calling,

their destiny.

Adios—la madre de David.

Nature makes fathers.

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I SPEND A LOT of time in Home Depot searching

for solutions to home repairs and projects.

Can you imagine if the employees, helpful as

they are, were instead master builders, master

plumbers, master electricians, etcetera? How

much more competently and economically

would my problems be remedied?

In medicine, selecting board certified spe-

cialists is the equivalent to using master

professionals for building projects. Following

completion of medical school, residency

training in a specialty field involves intense

study of only one aspect of medicine every

day for three to eight years or more. After

this focused training, a rigorous test by an

accredited specialty organization must be

passed before the honor of “board certified”

can be bestowed upon the physician. Oddly,

graduates with a medical degree can label

themselves as specialists even though they

are not specially trained by an accredited

residency program.

Two other current issues concerning physi-

cian accreditation are board certified special-

ists who switch to specialties in which they

are not certified and “mail order” certificates

awarded by under-the-radar groups. The

Louisiana legislature is set to pass legisla-

tion requiring physicians who denote “board

certified” in advertisements to state the exact

specialty in which they are certified. Strange

as it may seem in a discipline as important

as medicine, some locales have faux der-

matologists and other specialists practicing

with little or no accredited training or testing.

Many are certainly excellent physicians, but it

is simply a good idea to inquire if doctors are

board certified in the particular specialty they

purport to practice and by which accredited

board they are certified—either the American

Board of Medical Specialties or the American

Osteopathic Association.

Will the Real Specialist Please Stand Up?

Dermatologists are often asked,

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Dr. Robert Benson is a certifi ed dermatologist and experienced cosmetic surgeon who has been committed since 1980 to providing the latest proven techniques and treatments. Call QnA Cosmetic Surgery (division of Benson Dermatology) at 985-370-0662 or Benson Dermatology in Covington at 985-898-7999, or visit QnAspa.com

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 Benson Dermatology at 985-370-7546 or visit www.BensonDerm.com.

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Clockwise from top left: Ruby Pearl Patented Leather Heel, a Valentine Night must have!, Shoeffl é, $79

Red Leather and Silver Bracelet by “Chan Luu,“ one thin strap wrapped many times makes a bold statement. T, $195

Art Noveau Red Filigree Earring, make it casual with blue jeans or sassy with red top shown, Turkoyz $24

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Patty, are Maxi dresses still in?Yes, they have returned for several seasons now. The designers brought us a new silhouette, the consumers kept it due to comfort and ease. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right maxi for you. Pay attention to design details like straps, bodice style, length and fabric.

Yes, they have returned for several seasons now. The designers brought us a new silhouette, the consumers kept it due to comfort and ease. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right maxi for you. Pay attention to design details like straps,

Empire seaming cinches at the smallest part of the body and fl ows slightly away from the rest. This paisley mosaic print dress is available at Paisley, $64, 985-727-7880. The beaded necklace with cross pendant can be found at Turkoyz, and is $58, 985-867-5225. Acai seed fl ip fl ops are available at Bora Bora $48 985-951-8454.

Try this silk, ruffl ed silhouette for a dressier feel. Its blousy contour providing a comfortable fi t that camoufl ages all the right places. The ruffl e adds a touch of femininity and gives dimension to the chest. This maxi is available at Laurier, $265, 985-875-0823. The multi-strand gold necklace is from The Villa, $46, 985-626-9797. Nude patent leather thong from Shoeffl é, $59, 985-898-6465.

Spaghetti Strap

The ideal length of a maxi dress is to the ankle.

Spaghetti Strap

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Finer fabrics tend to show more fi gure fl aws.

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Finer fabrics tend to show more

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The bandeau is perfect for medium to small bust lines.

The bandeau is perfect for medium to small bust lines.

This bohemian tie-dye maxi off ers minimal support but maximum appeal. The fi tted, then fl owy style, creates a long, slimming silhouette. This beautiful maxi is available at Bora Bora, $49, 985-951-8454. The matte gold braided thong is available at Heel 2 Toe, $48, 985-626-8188.

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Some of us need a little (or lots) of support. You can feel confi dent with this well-structured bra with removable or convertible straps. You can criss-cross straps, wear them one shouldered, or halter style. This bra is available at Bra Genie, $76, 985-951-8638.

Have comments or questions about fashion? Email Patty at [email protected].

BANDEAU CAMI

For that neckline that plunges just a little too deeply, try a bandeau top for a layered look, a splash of color and that extra confi dence that you are covered where you need to be. These camis are available for $8 each at Columbia Street Mercantile in a variety of styles and colors to choose from, 985-809-1789.

the latest trendFEATHER HAIR EXTENSIONS

From little girls to savvy, sophisticated, women—everyone is getting in on this craze. From subtle to outrageous—feather extensions off er a fun, frivolous way to stay trendy. They come in many color combinations and last for months. You can curl, fl at iron, shampoo, con-dition and blow dry them. These high-end, custom-made extensions by TailFeathers and are available at All About Me, $30. One TailFeather extension has four to six feathers and attaches in seconds right in the store. 985-845-2424.

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a spa gift certifi cate.Shopping SceneJuly 1–2 Flashy for the 4th special at Azure Spa. $30 for Spa Pedicures. 985- 727-7799.

July 12 & 28 Botox and Filler Days with Elizabeth Kinsley, MD. Botox $10 per unit and fi llers $400 per syringe. 985-893-3737.

Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin•Body•Health. 985-727-7676. July 13 Lip Fills for $299. July 15 Micro Madness. $50 microdermabrasions July 26 Botox Blowout. One day only! $225 per area or $625 full face.

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Storewide sale at Mandeville Party Company all month long. 985-674-1605.

American Factory Direct is off ering 25% off all accessories with their ad copy. 985-871-0300.

Heel 2 Toe Shoes & Accessories is having a Super Summer Blow Out sale. 985-626-8188.

July sales event on swim wear at Bora Bora. 985-951-8454.

The Villa just received their Michael Stars summer apparel along with everything you need for RUSH. 985-626-9797.

George Barnes, MD is off ering specials on summer laser hair removal. 985-893-5958.

Covington & Mandeville Dental Care is off ering a Lumineers special: Complete Lumineers Smile only $5995. 985-892-2273 or 985-674-3114.

Suzanne’s Gift Boutique is having a Red Hot Summer Sale, great savings throughout the store. 985-871-1581.

TLC Med Spa’s July special on Obagi® Medical. 985-893-1985.

Seven Wonders received new shipment of patio furniture and accessories. Import prices. 985-674-1447.

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WHEN REPORTING SYMPTOMS of meno-

pause to your practitioner, it is not unusual

to immediately hear that you need a pre-

scription for synthetic hormones such as

Premarin, Prempro or Provera. Although

these drugs may relieve symptoms, they are

manufactured drugs which are not made to

conform to your exact body physiology.

Because many individuals are uncomfort-

able being on hormone replacement therapy

through a patented or manufactured drug,

they may decide to try herbals or over the

counter medications which claim to relieve

symptoms. These medications often do give

moderate relief, however, the goal is to bring

your body back into balance and not just try

to mask symptoms. A reputable compound-

ing pharmacist will not try to squeeze thou-

sands of women into four different strengths

of medicine. They will specialize in custom-

izing medicines specifically for your body.

A natural, individualized approach is

through Human-identical hormone replace-

ment therapy (BHRT). To begin this process

you must first discuss with your physi-

cian your desire to approach treatment in a

more balanced way. Recently, BHRT has been

brought to the forefront on popular daytime

talk shows as well as in several popular

books on the subject. Many physicians who

have rejected BHRT as a viable treatment

plan in the past, have a newfound interest.

Your compounding pharmacist should have

relationships with many local practitioners.

They are usually happy to work with any

physician who would like to learn more

about this treatment.

Remember that any of the symptoms

mentioned can be a sign of other medical

problems. Always report any changes in your

health with your physician.

“Naturally” Restoring Hormones–Part Two

For more on customized medications, bio-identical hormone consultations and testing, hospice compounding, veterinary compounding and sterile product preparation, please contact Kristian Hahn, Pharm. D at Madisonville Drugs and The Compounding Corner. 211 Covington Street in Madisonville. 985-792-1711.

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BOAT RIDES, POOL PARTIES and trips to the

beach are just a few of the summertime

activities we all enjoy. Here are some tips to

help you keep cool, and to help you look and

feel your best.

Summertime is the perfect time for putting

on your swimsuit, but if you’re like most of us,

we worry about being the right size or having

some extra love handles where they don’t

belong. To help get rid of the extra inches you

need the “winning edge” that comes with a

seaweed slimming body wrap. These wraps

have been around for ages and work very

effectively at helping the body shed toxins

that are located just below the skin to help

you achieve a smaller size. Thalassotherapy

(the name comes from the Greek words thala-

ssa or “the sea” and therap or “treat”) is the key

to losing multiple inches in just one session.

A cellulite massage is recommended with this

wrap to make the inch loss more noticeable.

Those pesky dimples on the thighs can be

minimized dramatically. This massage incor-

porates unique tools and additional products

to increase the body’s circulation in order to

reduce adipose (fatty) tissue and increase

flushing of wastes through the kidneys and

liver. Most of our clients will notice great

results after just one session; but two or more

sessions are recommended to maintain the

results and your new smaller size. It is impor-

tant to remember that every person responds

differently to this type of treatment. The

results can be fantastic and it is not unheard

of to see 20 to 25 inches lost in one session.

The best parts of the body wrap and cel-

lulite massage are results, inch loss and how

much better your clothes fit. Your energy

levels will soar and your metabolism will

thank you. No more needless worries about

being too big to wear the perfect outfit.

So relax and try a body wrap on for size.

Cleopatra’s secret is out. 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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It may be hard to believe, but three quarters of American

households own at least one barbecue grill, and that number

continues to grow.

THE RENOWNED WRITER Brillat-Savarin

once said—“It has been established that a

succulent, delicate and careful diet delays

the ravages of old age.” Proof of that might lie

in the ageless beauty of Sophia Loren, who

credits her diet (which includes much olive

oil and spaghetti) for retaining her youthful

good looks. Science tells us that wrinkles

are caused by poorly nourished skin and

muscles that do not have the necessary

resiliency. So it would seem only reasonable

to conclude that those of us who eat proper-

ly will look younger than those who do not.

Italian food is extremely varied, and offers

something different, and indeed something

unusual, every day of the year. Italians have

been wonderful cooks for many centuries.

In fact, it was an Italian woman who first

won the coveted Cordon Bleu. But for all good

reasons, Italian cuisine is without compari-

son. And while July is the bearer of probably

the most celebrated holiday in America,

following are some recipes that can make

an everyday meal something to celebrate.

Madonna! Ciao, and Buon Appetito.

Insalata di scampi e funghi(Shrimp and Mushroom Appetizer)

1 lb baby portabello mushrooms

1/2 cup olive oil

Juice of one lemon

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp minced garlic

Bang-up Dishes

1 lb cooked and cleaned shrimp

1 1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp minced parsley

Wash and dry the mushrooms. Remove

the stems and slice the caps thinly, then

add the oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic.

Marinate in the refrigerator about two hours.

Thirty minutes before serving, mix in the

shrimp and salt. Taste for seasoning, and

sprinkle in the parsley.

Vongole in Bianco Alla Marinara(Clams in White Sauce)

36 small hard clams

1 1/2 cup white wine

1/4 tsp thyme

2 crumbled bay leaves

1 tbsp flour

1 tbsp butter

3 tbsp minced parsley

Scrub the clams under cold running water

and remove any beards. Combine the clams

in a saucepan with the wine, thyme and bay

leaf. Cook over high heat until clams open.

Remove clams and keep hot, discarding any

clams with unopened shells. Strain the stock

into a small saucepan. Knead the butter and

flour together and add to the stock in small

pieces, stirring constantly over medium heat

until thickened. Mix in the parsley, add

clams and heat one minute. Serve clams and

sauce over cooked linguine in deep plates

for an unforgettable meal.

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St. Tammany Parish Library presents “Money Saving Tips for Northshore Residents on a Budget” with Kari Jordan. An experienced user of coupons and other special off ers, Ms. Jordan reports that she usually

saves 50 percent on each trip to the grocery. July 27, Covington Branch, 5:30–7:30 p.m. July 28, Bush Branch, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Call 985-893-6280 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

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July, Chef Paul Cimino is now conducting Culinary Classes at Simplee Gourmet, Hwy. 21 in Covington. Call 985-892-8370 for times and details.

July 1, Join Pastor Mike Vaughn’s guests, The Barber Brothers Quartet at Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy 442 W. Tickfaw. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free concert, love off ering taken. Concessions will be sold. Call 985-974-0507 or mvmgoodnews.com.

July 1–4, The Mandeville Seafood Festival will be held at Fountainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Fireworks, two stages, arts and crafts, kid friendly fun. Call 985-624-9762 or www.seafoodfest.com.

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July 2, Old Fashion Family Fourth. Free family fun, entertainment and fi reworks. 6–9 p.m. at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Call 985-892-1873 or www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

July 4, Slidell Heritage Festival. Bring your family out to this Fourth of July celebration with food, music and fi reworks, while supporting local charities. 3–11 p.m. Heritage Park, Slidell. Call 985-646-0563 or www.slidellheritagefest.org.

July 6, Northshore Rising Professionals July Meeting. Speaker will be Lauren Coudrain. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 6, “Health Care Plans for Small Businesses.” A special forum by St. Tammany West Chamber’s Small Business Advisory. Open to all chamber members, this will be an open dialogue where participants will be able to share information and learn from others. Seating is limited, RSVP required. 8–9 a.m. at the Chamber offi ce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 7, LSBDC Seminar “Keeping it Simple: Tax Basics for Small Business,” presented by LA Small Business Development Center. Free seminar, reservations required. Call 985-549-3831 or www.lsbdc.org.

July 8, Free clinical breast exams will be provided by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms are available for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Mammograms are free for women without insurance. Call the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Care Network at 1-888-616-4687 for location and to schedule your appointment (required).

July 8–23, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee presented by Cutting Edge Productions. The show centers around a fi ctional spelling bee where six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. Call 985-649-3727 or www.cuttingedgetheater.com.

July 1–10, With a click of your mouse, you could help the St. Tammany Humane Society win $15,000! The fourth annual “America’s Favorite Animal Shelter” contest is underway. Voting is as easy as 1-2-3! Go to St. Tammany Humane Society’s Facebook page, click on the Care2.com link, and then vote for STHS.

July 2, Ponchatoula Fireworks Show takes place at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District Park, North Hoover Rd., Ponchatoula, 2:30– 8:30 p.m. This family event includes games, best hamburger cooking contest, hot dog eating contest and more. Fireworks to begin at dusk!

July 11–15, St. Tammany Art Association’s Summer Theater Camp presents Pinocchio. Children ages 6–13 years old will enjoy this week of acting, dancing and singing. Performances on July 15–16. Call 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

July 13, “Red, White, Blue, and You,” a Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Event/Luncheon, sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection. 11a.m.–2 p.m. at Benedict’s Restaurant in Mandeville. Call 985-674-5093.

July 13, Join Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West at the Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center in Covington to sign up or learn more about Women Build 2011. Enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz music. RSVP 985-893-3172, email Jennifer at [email protected] or visit www.habitatstw.org/wb.

July 14, Business After Hours hosted by Reine Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Bistro de la Reine, Olde Towne Fine Wines & Spirits and Three Divas and a Sugardaddy. 5–7 p.m., La Reine Olde Towne Center, 2306 Front St., Olde Towne Slidell. Call 985-643-5678 or www.estchamber.com.

July 14, Look Good, Feel Better. Spend an evening with certifi ed professional cosmetologists as they demonstrate skin, nail and hair care tips that can enhance your appearance and improve your self-image during cancer treatment. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products are provided. Bring a friend. Call the Cancer Resource Center at 985-898-4481 for reservations.

July 16, Chris Duhon’s Stand Tall Charity Comedy Show at the House of Blues in New Orleans. (Must be 21 years or older to attend). Comedians J. J. Williamson and Debra Terry will showcase their talents. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 16, Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore will host a celebration for area moms-to-be in the hospital’s cafeteria on the fi rst fl oor. The celebration is free and will include, door prizes, baby-related vendor booths, refreshments, tours of the birthing and pediatric units. 2–4 p.m., 100 Medical Center Dr., Slidell. Call 985-646-5821 or www.ochsner.org.

July 19, SBAC Seminar, Eff ectively selling your business by focusing on outside sales. Speaker, Ryan Lowe. Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members, breakfast provided. RSVP required. 7:30–9 a.m. Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 20, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis, 2891 Highway 190, Ste. D, Mandeville. 5–7 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

See page 25 for our Shopping Scene Calendar

July 9, The St. Tammany Parish Library, presents the Annual Bastille Day Celebration with Bernie David and the Cajun Friends band. This two-hour event will be held at the Folsom Branch from 12–2 p.m. Refreshments served will include soft drinks, boudin and jambalaya. Call 985-796-9728 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

July 8–24, Playmakers Theater presents Rent—the hit Broadway musical about struggling young artists and musicians. PG-13. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Call 985-893-1671 or www.playmakersinc.com.

July 9, The Art of Tiff any Exhibition. A kaleidoscope of color awaits guests who visit the Tiff any glass exhibit featuring works from the collection of Mary Ellen Whiddon. Tuesday through Friday 12-4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., Slidell. 985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.

July 9, Northshore Blood Cancer Support Group. This group is a collaborative eff ort between the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the International Myeloma Foundation and St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center (Abita Room). Call 985-898-4581 or email [email protected].

July 10, Lacombe Zydeco and Blues Festival celebration at the John Davis Recreational Park in Lacombe. This year’s festivities include live Zydeco and Rhythm and Blues music from some of the top bands in southeast Louisiana and some of the best French Creole inspired foods. Call 985-774-9634 or www.zydecobluesfest.com.

July 23, The 3rd Annual Chris Duhon Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Oak Harbor Golf Club, Slidell. This year’s tournament

features $1 million dollar shoot out, 4-man scramble, hole-in-one winner, 50/50 raffl e, door prizes and more. 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefi t the Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation, a non-profi t 501(c)3 organization. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 26, Free Prostate Cancer Screening for men who have not been screened in the last 12 months; includes a physical exam by a physician and a PSA blood test. Schedule your reservation. Co-sponsored by St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Call the Cancer Resource Center 985-898-4581.

July 27, Northshore Legislative Alliance Luncheon at the Clarion Inn and Suites Conference Center, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington. 11a.m.–1:30 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

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St. Tammany Parish Library presents “Money Saving Tips for Northshore Residents on a Budget” with Kari Jordan. An experienced user of coupons and other special off ers, Ms. Jordan reports that she usually

saves 50 percent on each trip to the grocery. July 27, Covington Branch, 5:30–7:30 p.m. July 28, Bush Branch, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Call 985-893-6280 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

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July, Chef Paul Cimino is now conducting Culinary Classes at Simplee Gourmet, Hwy. 21 in Covington. Call 985-892-8370 for times and details.

July 1, Join Pastor Mike Vaughn’s guests, The Barber Brothers Quartet at Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy 442 W. Tickfaw. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free concert, love off ering taken. Concessions will be sold. Call 985-974-0507 or mvmgoodnews.com.

July 1–4, The Mandeville Seafood Festival will be held at Fountainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Fireworks, two stages, arts and crafts, kid friendly fun. Call 985-624-9762 or www.seafoodfest.com.

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July 2, Old Fashion Family Fourth. Free family fun, entertainment and fi reworks. 6–9 p.m. at Bogue Falaya Park in Covington. Call 985-892-1873 or www.cityofcovingtonla.com.

July 4, Slidell Heritage Festival. Bring your family out to this Fourth of July celebration with food, music and fi reworks, while supporting local charities. 3–11 p.m. Heritage Park, Slidell. Call 985-646-0563 or www.slidellheritagefest.org.

July 6, Northshore Rising Professionals July Meeting. Speaker will be Lauren Coudrain. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 6, “Health Care Plans for Small Businesses.” A special forum by St. Tammany West Chamber’s Small Business Advisory. Open to all chamber members, this will be an open dialogue where participants will be able to share information and learn from others. Seating is limited, RSVP required. 8–9 a.m. at the Chamber offi ce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 7, LSBDC Seminar “Keeping it Simple: Tax Basics for Small Business,” presented by LA Small Business Development Center. Free seminar, reservations required. Call 985-549-3831 or www.lsbdc.org.

July 8, Free clinical breast exams will be provided by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms are available for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Mammograms are free for women without insurance. Call the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Care Network at 1-888-616-4687 for location and to schedule your appointment (required).

July 8–23, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee presented by Cutting Edge Productions. The show centers around a fi ctional spelling bee where six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. Call 985-649-3727 or www.cuttingedgetheater.com.

July 1–10, With a click of your mouse, you could help the St. Tammany Humane Society win $15,000! The fourth annual “America’s Favorite Animal Shelter” contest is underway. Voting is as easy as 1-2-3! Go to St. Tammany Humane Society’s Facebook page, click on the Care2.com link, and then vote for STHS.

July 2, Ponchatoula Fireworks Show takes place at the Ponchatoula Area Recreation District Park, North Hoover Rd., Ponchatoula, 2:30– 8:30 p.m. This family event includes games, best hamburger cooking contest, hot dog eating contest and more. Fireworks to begin at dusk!

July 11–15, St. Tammany Art Association’s Summer Theater Camp presents Pinocchio. Children ages 6–13 years old will enjoy this week of acting, dancing and singing. Performances on July 15–16. Call 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

July 13, “Red, White, Blue, and You,” a Dynamic and Inspirational Women’s Networking Event/Luncheon, sponsored by the Mandeville-Covington Christian Women’s Connection. 11a.m.–2 p.m. at Benedict’s Restaurant in Mandeville. Call 985-674-5093.

July 13, Join Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West at the Clarion Inn & Suites Conference Center in Covington to sign up or learn more about Women Build 2011. Enjoy a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz music. RSVP 985-893-3172, email Jennifer at [email protected] or visit www.habitatstw.org/wb.

July 14, Business After Hours hosted by Reine Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Bistro de la Reine, Olde Towne Fine Wines & Spirits and Three Divas and a Sugardaddy. 5–7 p.m., La Reine Olde Towne Center, 2306 Front St., Olde Towne Slidell. Call 985-643-5678 or www.estchamber.com.

July 14, Look Good, Feel Better. Spend an evening with certifi ed professional cosmetologists as they demonstrate skin, nail and hair care tips that can enhance your appearance and improve your self-image during cancer treatment. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products are provided. Bring a friend. Call the Cancer Resource Center at 985-898-4481 for reservations.

July 16, Chris Duhon’s Stand Tall Charity Comedy Show at the House of Blues in New Orleans. (Must be 21 years or older to attend). Comedians J. J. Williamson and Debra Terry will showcase their talents. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 16, Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore will host a celebration for area moms-to-be in the hospital’s cafeteria on the fi rst fl oor. The celebration is free and will include, door prizes, baby-related vendor booths, refreshments, tours of the birthing and pediatric units. 2–4 p.m., 100 Medical Center Dr., Slidell. Call 985-646-5821 or www.ochsner.org.

July 19, SBAC Seminar, Eff ectively selling your business by focusing on outside sales. Speaker, Ryan Lowe. Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members, breakfast provided. RSVP required. 7:30–9 a.m. Southeastern Louisiana University St. Tammany Center 21454 Koop Dr. Mandeville. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 20, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis, 2891 Highway 190, Ste. D, Mandeville. 5–7 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

See page 25 for our Shopping Scene Calendar

July 9, The St. Tammany Parish Library, presents the Annual Bastille Day Celebration with Bernie David and the Cajun Friends band. This two-hour event will be held at the Folsom Branch from 12–2 p.m. Refreshments served will include soft drinks, boudin and jambalaya. Call 985-796-9728 or www.sttammany.lib.la.us.

July 8–24, Playmakers Theater presents Rent—the hit Broadway musical about struggling young artists and musicians. PG-13. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Call 985-893-1671 or www.playmakersinc.com.

July 9, The Art of Tiff any Exhibition. A kaleidoscope of color awaits guests who visit the Tiff any glass exhibit featuring works from the collection of Mary Ellen Whiddon. Tuesday through Friday 12-4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Slidell Cultural Center, 2055 Second St., Slidell. 985-646-4375 or www.slidell.la.us.

July 9, Northshore Blood Cancer Support Group. This group is a collaborative eff ort between the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the International Myeloma Foundation and St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Conference Center (Abita Room). Call 985-898-4581 or email [email protected].

July 10, Lacombe Zydeco and Blues Festival celebration at the John Davis Recreational Park in Lacombe. This year’s festivities include live Zydeco and Rhythm and Blues music from some of the top bands in southeast Louisiana and some of the best French Creole inspired foods. Call 985-774-9634 or www.zydecobluesfest.com.

July 23, The 3rd Annual Chris Duhon Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Oak Harbor Golf Club, Slidell. This year’s tournament

features $1 million dollar shoot out, 4-man scramble, hole-in-one winner, 50/50 raffl e, door prizes and more. 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefi t the Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation, a non-profi t 501(c)3 organization. www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 26, Free Prostate Cancer Screening for men who have not been screened in the last 12 months; includes a physical exam by a physician and a PSA blood test. Schedule your reservation. Co-sponsored by St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Call the Cancer Resource Center 985-898-4581.

July 27, Northshore Legislative Alliance Luncheon at the Clarion Inn and Suites Conference Center, 501 N. Highway 190, Covington. 11a.m.–1:30 p.m. Call 985-892-3216 or www.sttammanychamber.org.

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1| The NORDC/NOBA Center For Dance and the New Orleans Ballet Association has awarded six local dance students, ages 13-18, scholarships to train this summer at prestigious dance programs around the country. Winners are: Alayna Acosta, Destiny Billot, Claire Daigle, Greta de la Rua, Gabrielle House and Raven Ross. Pictured are: Claire Daigle and Greta de la Rua.

2| On May 25, the St. Tammany West Chamber Luncheon featured U.S. Attorney Jim Letten and Metropolitan Crime Commission Chief Raphael Goyneche, as speakers. Pictured from left are: Scott Delacroix, Lisa Blossman, Raphael Goyneche and U.S. Attorney Jim Letten.

3| The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation held its Annual Leadership Recognition Celebration at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. The reception recognized 2010 donors who were new to the Foundation’s Donor Wall of Honor or whose donations

enabled the donors to reach a new plateau of giving.

4| St. Tammany West Chamber recently honored membership drive top producers at Business After Hours held at Morton’s Seafood on the River in Madisonville. Top Producers in the 2011 Membership Drive included Janet Fabre Smith of Fabre Smith & Co.; Kathy Williams of K. Gee’s Restaurant; Membership Chair Cynthia Thompson of Merrill Lynch; Dian Lusher of Dynel, Inc.; 2011 Chairman of the Board Lisa Blossman, Kyle Beerbohm of P.J. Demarie & Associates; and Maria Landry of Fleur-de-lis Insurance.

5| Sophisticated Woman Magazine partnered with Be The Match, National Bone Marrow Donor Program, N’Tini’s and The Lake 94.7 for a bone marrow registry drive. During the event over 100 new registrants were added to the registry. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of the wonderfully successful event! Pictured is: Be The Match Coordinator, Natalie Rowe, at the registration table in the courtyard of N’Tini’s.

6| Congratulations to Rose De Paula, our June 2011 Charter Business HERO Award recipient. Rose has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school career and will attend Southern Methodist University in the fall. Congratulations to Rose.

7| St. Scholastica Academy senior Carly Loveland was recently selected as a 2011 United States Presidential Scholar from the state of Louisiana. Out of 44 candidates from the state of Louisiana, Loveland is the female recipient of this award.

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1| St. Scholastica Academy teacher Pete Bertucci hosted a Movie Making summer camp. Campers studied the different types of camera shots, script preparation, special effects and other techniques involved in shooting a short movie or digital video. Each camper also received a DVD copy of the movie they created during the camp.

2| The Heath Evans Foundation graciously donated an autographed Saints football to the Sophisticated Woman Hats Off charity auction. Pictured is high bidder, Tom Ballantine.

3| Sophisticated Woman Gardening columnist, Anna Ribbeck, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Happy Birthday Anna from all of us at Sophisticated Woman Magazine.

4| Over 25 wives of Florida Marine Transporters tugboat captains enjoyed a day of pampering at Dr. Burkenstock’s Skin•Body•Health while their husbands attended a training seminar.

5| Ochsner mascot Ollie paid a special visit to Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore recently in honor of the facility’s 26th birthday. Pictured left to right with Ollie are Lani Fast, Ochsner Health Center–Slidell manager and Lynsey Hardy, Ochsner Medical Center–North Shore Materials Management.

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FACED WITH LOANS and with an eye toward owning a

car or a home, many twenty-something women think

saving for “old age” can wait. But the need is more

urgent. Any woman who wants to secure her future

needs to begin today by taking time to consider invest-

ments and retirement planning. Here are basic steps

that can move you closer to financial self-reliance.

Establish solid goals. Concrete objectives give you

something tangible to strive for and make it easier to

assign a price tag to goals. Establish your goals, set a

time frame, list the steps you need to get there, and

implement your plan. Start now.

Assess your financial position. Take a critical look at

finances. Consider asking a financial professional for

help in calculating where you stand. Know what invest-

ments you have and how much they are worth. Estimate

how much you will have saved by retirement and how

long that will last you based on your lifestyle.

Create a solid portfolio. Young investors should start

as soon as possible to research financial information

and start saving. Even seemingly small amounts

of saving now can help build future stability and

eventual wealth.

Team up with a financial professional. Women who

are unfamiliar with the financial products available

should team up with a financial professional they

can trust.

For both women and men, it pays to create a clear

vision of one’s financial future. 1. Statistical Abstract, 2009; www.census.gov. Printed copies avail-able upon request.

2. Sam Roberts, “51% of Women Are Now Living Without Spouse” New York Times, published January 16, 2007.

Article prepared by Northwestern Mutual with the cooperation of Becky Gustafson Budd. Becky Gustafson Budd is a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, which is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern Mutual)(NM), Milwaukee, WI, its a� liates and subsidiaries, including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), member FINRA and SIPC. Becky Gustafson Budd is an Insurance Agent of Northwestern Mutual and a Registered Representative of (NMIS) based in (Covington, LA). NM is not a broker dealer. The information presented is for educational purposes only and readers are urged to consult their own advisers for speci� c advice.

Her Money, Her Investments

Becky Gustafson Budd is an agent for Northwestern Mutual of Louisiana in Covington. She can be reached by cell phone, 985-290-6745, or email at [email protected].

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IN LOUISIANA, the word “Succession” is analogous to the

word “Probate” in other states. Basically, a Succession is

the process of changing title of the deceased person’s

assets to his heirs or legatees. If the decedent died

“intestate” (without a Will), he will have “heirs”; if he

died “testate” (with a Will), he will have “legatees.” As

an example, if a husband and wife purchased a home

together and husband dies with a Will that leaves all

assets to his wife (assuming there are no forced heirs)

then she must initiate her husband’s Succession in

order to change the title from her husband’s name (his

one-half) into her own name as the full 100% owner.

This must be done before she could sell or refinance

the home.

Normally, this process is through a “judicial”

Succession (meaning it must go through the Courts).

However, in rare circumstances, it may go through a

non-judicial procedure called an “Affidavit of Small

Succession” (see my March 2011 article).

If a decedent dies intestate, the laws of the State

of Louisiana direct where the assets will go. To clarify

a very common misconception, the assets will never

go to the State unless the decedent has absolutely no

relatives (even very distant cousins come first). Intestate

laws are very strict and always vest with the closest

family members first, so a decedent may never leave

any probate assets to friends, charities, or more distant

relatives without having a Will. If the decedent dies

testate, then assuming the Will was drafted properly (to

be discussed in more detail next month), the assets will

go to the named legatees.

A Succession also makes sure all of the creditors of

the deceased have been paid before transferring title to

the heirs or legatees. To clarify another common mis-

conception, you may not merely accept the assets of the

decedent; if the decedent had debts you must accept

them too. However, heirs or legatees are never required

to accept a Succession. If the decedent left significantly

more debts than assets, his heirs or legatees may simply

choose to not accept his Succession at all.

What is a Succession?

Ronda M. Gabb & Associates LLC, “A Louisiana Estate Planning & Elder Law Practice.” She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a Board Certifi ed Estate Planning and Administration Specialist Certifi ed by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Her offi ce is located at 40 Louis Prima Drive in Covington. Call 985-892-0942 or visit her on the web at www.RondaMGabb.com.

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WRITTEN BY

TOM SHELDON,

WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE MEMBER

GULF COAST BANK & TRUST

Chamber membership is not required so we invite everyone interested to

consider joining us on this fi rst Chamber-sponsored journey. Continued on page 34

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West Chamber Goes AbroadIN THIS EVER-EXPANDING global economy, Chambers

across the U.S. are now offering members first hand

learning opportunities about international economic

cultures. These trips to foreign lands are not only a

great way to educate business leaders about cultural

differences among other countries, they also offer an

opportunity to open doors for potential trade and busi-

ness relationships.

The time has come for our Chamber to get on this

bandwagon. A March survey of our entire membership

proved significant interest in both our offering, and

potentially traveling, on an international Chamber-

sponsored trip. Italy was the first choice destination

of respondents. So, after more research and in coop-

eration with ABC Destinations, an experienced tour

company recommended by chamber counterparts, we

are pleased to present our first ever international trip

November 9–17 to Tuscany, Italy.

For less than $2,400 per person, the package includes

roundtrip airfare from New Orleans, first-class hotel

accommodations for seven nights in historical

Montecatini Terme, daily breakfasts and dinners, and

full day deluxe motor coach tours to Florence, Siena

and San Gimiganano. Optional tours to Pisa, Chianti

and Cinque Terre and a Rome two-day extension are

also available.

Tuscany, located in the heart of Italy, is an incredible

place with perfectly preserved hill towns, fabulous art,

top quality restaurants and food, culturally rich cities,

and a beautiful countryside. Chamber membership is

not required so we invite everyone interested to consid-

er joining us on this first Chamber-sponsored journey.

For more information on this outstanding value,

please email, [email protected] for

complete details. As always, a complete listing of

our business support activities can be found on our

website and on Facebook.

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MICHELLE BIGGS,

COMMUNICATIONS AND

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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Stay in the Know During Storm SeasonI ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to prepare now for the

coming storm season. Reports indicate that the 2011

hurricane season is expected to be an active year, so

please plan ahead. If a storm does head our way, I

encourage everyone to stay informed and act promptly.

I can assure you that the City of Slidell is prepared

should a hurricane come our way. We will continue

to use every means at our disposal to reach you with

information about evacuation orders and instructions.

As in years past, we will post all information to our city

website, www.slidell.la.us.

In an effort to provide information directly to you,

we will continue to reach beyond typical web updates

and press conferences and incorporate the use of

Twitter, Facebook and Slidell TV on YouTube. Twitter

enables subscribers to receive instant updates via

email or their cell phones anytime an update is posted.

For a free subscription, simply sign on to twitter.com to

establish your account, then click the “follow” link at

www.twitter.com/SlidellSOS, which is the city’s emer-

gency news account.

We will also be posting information on the City of

Slidell’s official Facebook page, which allows people

to receive news updates and view photos and videos.

To join Facebook and create a free account, go to

www.facebook.com. Members can search for the offi-

cial “City of Slidell” page and click the “like” button to

subscribe. To ensure that you receive all official notices

and updates, please subscribe to the “City of Slidell”

government page.

This year, we will continue to post video updates,

so that citizens who have evacuated will be able to

tune in to Slidell TV on YouTube for the most current

information. To access Slidell TV, visit www.youtube.

com, search for “thecityofslidell” and subscribe to the

channel. Slidell TV links will be posted on the city’s

website, Twitter and Facebook pages. All of these

services can be accessed from virtually anywhere,

whether it’s a cell phone, laptop or tablet device. Even

if you evacuate, you can get continuous updates about

Slidell. I encourage you to take advantage of these

useful capabilities.

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We will remain with the city during a storm event,

so if you must evacuate, keep in touch

with our website or call the offi ce at any time, day or night.

Flood Insurance Premiums Will be Lowered I AM PLEASED to report that citizens of the City of

Mandeville will be receiving a reduction in their flood

insurance premiums. FEMA has agreed to allow the

city its own community-based map, which has an

effect of lowering the base flood elevation from one to

three feet, resulting in significant savings.

We are well into hurricane season, so please stay

prepared. We will remain with the city during a storm

event, so if you must evacuate, keep in touch with our

website or call the office at any time, day or night.

Please sign up for hurricane notifications on our

front webpage. The Mandeville Seafood Festival will

be held July 1–4 at Fontainebleau State Park. Seniors

65 and over, active military personnel and children

ten and under (when accompanied by an adult) are

admitted free. For a complete itinerary of events, go to

www.seafoodfest.com.

The city contracted with landscape architects Regan

Contois and Kathy Stites to spruce up the gazebo area

with new landscaping and brick work. The gazebo will

now feature an eight foot garden around the base with

colorful and hardy plant material. Two small garden

beds will line the walkway from the street to the

gazebo, bordered with old St Louis Brick.

We are also refurbishing the capped well head into

a fountain area. The boxwoods that once lined the

area were incorporated into the new design. In addi-

tion to a few live oaks, there will be a simple walkway

lined with old St. Louis brick to connect the seawall

to the new fountain area. Information on items in

this article and information on the current hap-

penings in Mandeville can be found on our website,

www.cityofmandeville.com.

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE,

MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

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EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION and

Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment that can

resolve long-standing and recent trauma.

During EMDR, the client is asked to hold in

mind an image of the trauma, a negative

self-cognition, negative emotions and related

physical sensations about the trauma. While

doing so, the client is instructed to move

his or her eyes quickly and laterally back

and forth, following the therapists’ fingers

or scanner, which desensitizes the troubling

material and allows positive cognitions to

replace the negative cognitions. Theoretically,

EMDR evokes a mind-brain state that enables

traumatic memories to be effectively pro-

cessed, and become integrated with more

adaptive information.

While there is no well-supported account

of how eye-movements or other forms of

bilateral stimulation alter clients’ experience

of traumatic memories, this bilateral stimula-

tion can reduce the vividness, emotionality

and completeness of unpleasant or traumatic

memories, therefore driving improvements

in how individuals experience these events.

One theory is that this dual-task component

of EMDR disrupts a memory image in the

working memory, which then leads to the

client feeling a greater distance from the

associated traumatic experience. As trau-

matic memory is desensitized, the general

functioning of the client is improved, resulting

in less anxiety and depression, fewer somatic

symptoms, and improved self-esteem.

Though we do not fully understand how any

form of psychotherapy works, EMDR appears

to be a viable treatment option for trauma.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and

Department of Defense Practice Guidelines

highly recommend EMDR for the treatment

of trauma, and is also highly endorsed by the

American Psychiatric Association as well as

the National Institute of Mental Health.

EMDR and Treatment of Trauma

It’s okay to feel temporarily

blue, but try not to fall into

a rut.

Dr. Kristen UnKauf, LPC is located in both Covington and Mandeville and can be contacted at www.drkristenunkauf.com or by calling 985-778-6280. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and has presented at both local and national conferences on the topic of counselor education.

Dr. Kristen UnKauf, LPC is located at 222 N. Vermont St., Ste. H in Covington, and can be contacted at www.kristenunkauf.com or by calling 778-6280. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and has presented at both local and national conferences on the topic of counselor education.







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BOOMSDAY IS A rollicking novel, which sati-

rizes a serious problem. It describes the inev-

itable conflicts in the United States between

the “baby boom” generation and the young

adults of the fol-

lowing generation.

The young adults

realize that they

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the self-absorbed

Boomer’s retire-

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dotage with their

Social Security

payments. In the

words of the novel,

“20 year olds will

be paying for 30 years of incontinence.”

The main character, Cassandra is a like-

able, sympathetic, Red Bull-swilling, twen-

ty-something who becomes an influential

blogger. Along the lines of Jonathan Swift’s

“A Modest Proposal,” she suggests that the

government give the Boomers incentives

to kill themselves at retirement age. The

proposed “voluntary transitioning” package

includes supplying copious amounts of drugs

to bring “the wrinklies” peacefully to the end.

Although Cassandra’s voluntary transition-

ing strategy is a dramatic ploy to highlight

the government’s problem of financing 70

million baby boomers in retirement, there

are many people who like the idea and take

it seriously.

Author Christopher Buckley ridicules

duplicitous politicians, the advertising indus-

try, the culture of spin, old people, young

people and the U.S. culture in general. He

also lampoons the American presidents and

presidential candidates whose conversa-

tions provide the novel with a smorgasbord

of always inappropriate four letter words.

Boomsday provides intelligent humor,

sharp satire, and simple silliness.

Boomsday, 2007 by Christopher Buckley is

available as a book or audio CD at St. Tammany

Parish Library or at area bookstores.

Boomsday is No Dooms-dayWRITTEN BY MIMI NOTHACKER

leisure І BOOK reVieW

For the local reader, it is quite

nostalgic and fun to see our

familiar places in print.

Phillips, Diane. Happy Holidays

from the Diva of Do-Ahead: A Year of

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I HEAR IT ALL the time—clients joking about

their “muffin tops.” Just what is a muffin top?

Well basically it refers to LOVE HANDLES! Call

it what you will, but no matter, it is located in

the area of the suprailiac. It is most common

in teenagers, but you can spot on people of

any age. People who do have a muffin top

are not always obese or overweight in fact,

they may actually appear somewhat tone.

So, what’s the paradox here?

Studies show that this area and fat storage

are directly associated with an over abun-

dance of carbohydrates. Americans are car-

bo-fanatics! Unfortunately, that’s why love

handles and muffin tops are becoming so

common here in the good ol’ USA.

Why are carbs the culprit? Blame it on

insulin. You see, the body actually wants to

use fat as energy. However doing anything

that causes insulin levels to rise rapidly,

causes the body to shuttle blood sugar to the

liver, muscle tissue and most importantly, to

the adipose tissue (aka body fat). Insulin, in

essence is a storage hormone.

So, now that you know, here are some

guidelines to help you lose the muffin top.

Eat organic protein. Eat tons of green veg-

etables, lightly steamed. Eat fruits that are

low on the Glycemic Index such as berries.

If it is packaged and processed don’t eat

it! Supplement with a great quality fish

oil. Look into insulin stabilizers like herbal

products such as fenugreek and gymnema

sylvestre. Consume only complex carbo-

hydrates from brown rice, sweet potatoes,

quinoa, legumes, Ezekiel bread and plain

steel cut oats. Soon, you will notice the fat

melting away in no time!

How to Lose Your Muffin Top

Eat tons of green vegetables,

lightly steamed.

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WRITTEN BY APRIL WEHRS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PONCHATOULA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

leaders І community

These unsung heroes don’t always get the credit for maintaining that

feeling of security for which they are largely responsible.

Continued from page 34

Is Your Business Tech Smart?IN THE BUSINESS organizations, the role of informa-

tion technology is very vital in the automation process,

in both using and managing information with the

assistance of computer based techniques and tools.

The Chamber has stepped up to the challenge and

engaged in “tech smart” options for membership

retention and growth. In providing additional tech ser-

vices to our members and the community, this saves

time, which we all relate to money. Some of the new

“tech smart” products offered by the Chamber are: the

MyChamberApp, Facebook, Twitter, online registra-

tion and payments, YouTube and “ABC”–Always Buy

Chamber Deals.

Starting July 26th the Small Business Support Council

of the East St. Tammany Chamber is hosting a TECH

SMART CONFERENCE. This conference is from 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell.

Six sessions are available to all registrants with 18

topics to choose from. These include: smart phones/

pads, Quickbooks, excel, google tools, social network-

ing, email marketing, disaster recovery, web reviews,

online advertising, creative viral marketing and much

more. The cost for this all day event is only $50 ($40

for chamber members). The Committee has provided

excellent speakers and this workshop will help your

business get “tech Smart.”

For more information, please check out our website

at www.estchamber.com or call us at 985-643-5678.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DAVIS,

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

PRESIDENT

WRITTEN BY

DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT,

EAST ST. TAMMANY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

The Strength is in the PackBORN AND RAISED in Covington, the elder sibling of five

children, I learned from my parents the importance of

strong leadership, devotion to family, and an apprecia-

tion for public service. Watching my dad, Ernest J. Cooper,

serve Covington as Mayor from 1967 to 1991, I learned

early on the significance of community service.

A graduate of St. Paul’s High School, our respected

team motto “the strength of the wolf is in the pack”

serves as an incredibly practical life lesson. Since the

April 2 election, I have been preparing for a smooth

transition with outgoing Mayor Candace Watkins and

current, and newly elected Council members. My team

pledges to be that strong “pack,” as we join with our

City Council to continue to move Covington onward.

I am fully committed to maintaining and enhancing

the quality of life in Covington, where people are proud

to be and to call home. A focus on business develop-

ment, ease of traffic flow and neighborhood policing

efforts are part of my initial goals. Working to expand

relationships with federal, state and parish govern-

ments to ensure funding and cooperation, are vital to

my vision for Covington.

I look forward to an enterprising initial term in

office, diligently serving my hometown. Please join

me for “Coffee with Mayor Cooper” at the Covington

Trailhead on Wednesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. Forming a

“partnership in progress” with each of you and speak-

ing candidly about our city will only strengthen our

“pack.” I sincerely appreciate your support and enthu-

siasm as Covington embraces the future.

WRITTEN BY MIKE COOPER,

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

Flag Raising Ceremony—An Event Not to be MissedOUR SECOND annual Citywide Yard Sale in June, was

a success of gigantic proportion. Well planned and

executed by chairperson, Brenda Ernst and her hard

working committee, over 60 addresses were posted on

a map provided to shoppers, who bought up bargains

from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Free water stations kept shoppers

hydrated during the hot day. People from far and near

also lunched in our restaurants, filled our shops to the

brim, and then hit the yard sales again until every-

thing was sold. Habitat for Humanity kindly took away

any leftovers.

Our Summer Brown Bag Series was also a huge

success. Guest speakers Janna Mashburn and Elsbet

Smith spoke from a leadership perspective about the

abundance of business and community resources

available to our parish. Held at the Rotary Hut, each

guest was treated to a bag lunch and drink.

We hope you will join us at 8 a.m. on Monday, July

4 for the annual flag raising ceremony at the flag pole

near the alligator cage. In a tradition started in 1985

under Ronnie Perrin’s direction, the “Minutemen,”

maintain sole responsibility to keep the flag flying

and gather for a formal raising of our 30 by 50 foot

American flag. It’s an event too spectacular to miss.

Immediately afterward, Mayor Zabbia will orchestrate

the burial of the time capsule, filled with pertinent

items collected from our citizens and officials. This

capsule will be opened again in 50 years.

Go to www.ponchatoulachamber.com or follow us

on Facebook for more information.

WRITTEN BY NANCY

LOWENTRITT

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

PONCHATOULA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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ONE OF THE MOST beautiful and exotic plants

is the orchid. Not only are they extraordinary,

but they are diverse. The orchid is so highly

developed that it can adapt to almost any

environment. They exist at sea level, across

deserts and marshes, and are even found upon

high mountain ridges. This is a plant that

even a novice can grow and enjoy. About five

hundred years ago, orchids were unknown in

the western world. The British brought them to

the new world and named them Epidendrum

(meaning upon a tree). During the Victorian

era, these beautiful, exotic plants became a

status symbol and quickly graced the estates

of the very wealthy.

Today, the orchid is easily obtained and

easily sustained. The graceful blooms last

longer than those of any other plant. The

leaves are not plentiful but neither are

their demands. It loves to grow in a simple

osmunda fiber surrounded by chopped bark.

Orchids also enjoy low light and a good

misting. This adaptable plant reproduces

through the help of insects. The purpose

of the beautiful blooms is to attract moths,

bees, flies and other flying insects—even

Experiencing the Exotic

though we like to think the showy blooms

are strictly for our enjoyment. Orchid roots

will hang over the side of its pot and crawl

above and under its bark foundation.

Outside, an orchid should be placed under

trees or in very shady areas. Natural misting

will occur each day from the orchid’s tree

companions as photosynthesis occurs.

Orchids love the humidity we have here.

Water the base once a week, but mist often

whether inside or out. This plant does not

need to be near a window. A simple contai-

ner filled with rocks and then the special

orchid loam and bark works well inside or

out. Change the soil and repot every year,

otherwise just water sparingly and keep the

plant out of drafts and away from fumes.

When the blooms die, you may trim the stalk

halfway back or remove it completely. It will

take a little time for the orchid to go back into

its bloom mode. During that period, give the

plant a little more light and some fertilizer

and wait patiently for its next burst of glory.

Living with an orchid is like traveling to an

exotic place and being in the company of a

true wonder of Nature. Get one today!

WRITTEN BY ANNA RIBBECK

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