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Enterprising WomenDiane Kimbell &

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2010 Readers SurveyTop Healthcare FacilitiesVacation in Your Own Backyard

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contents

On the Cover8 Vacation in Your Own Backyard

11 Top Healthcare Facilities

34 2010 Readers Survey

July 2010Photo by Steve Randon

ENTERPRISING WOMENDiane Kimbell and Kandyl Domangue, AloraCleanse

Enjoy Vibrant Health ......................................................... 18

HOME AND GARDENIt’s Not Just a Mortgage, It’s a Relationship .................9

An Evening in the Garden ............................................... 25

HEALTH AND FITNESSSeeing Spots Before Your Eyes ...................................... 12

Avoiding the Inconveniences of Dentistry ............... 15

STDs—Prevention is the Key Part II ............................. 17

Fractional Resurfacing of Facial Skin ........................... 23

The Three Stages of Menopause .................................. 24

Orthodontics: It’s About Face ........................................ 26

BEAUTY AND STYLEEditor’s Picks ......................................................................... 10

Let Freedom Ring ............................................................... 20

LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE

Vacations ..................................................................................6Hurricane Season is Here Again .......................................7

Book Review:The Curse of Caste or The Slave Bride ............................ 29

Red, White and Blue .......................................................... 29

No Contest Clauses ............................................................ 32

Much Ado About Cooking .............................................. 33

COMMUNITYVacation in Your Own Backyard .......................................8

Meet the Owner: Madisonville Drugs and Compounding Center ...... 22

Get Hurricane Ready ......................................................... 28

From a Member’s Perspective ....................................... 31

A Letter From the Slidell Mayor .................................... 28

Service for Service .............................................................. 28

St. Tammany Community Outreach on Oil Spill ..... 30

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

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On the Cover

2010 Readers Survey

Editor’s Picks

Enterprising Women

Diane Kimbell and Kandyl Domangue, AloraCleanse

Enjoy Vibrant Health—AloraCleanse ...............................

Home and Garden

It’s Not Just a Mortgage, It’s a Relationship ...................

An Evening in the Garden ....................................................

Health and Fitness

Orthodontics: It’s About face ..............................................

The Three Stages of Menopause .......................................

STDs—Prevention is the Key Part II………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Fractional Resurfacing of Facial Skin………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Avoiding the Inconveniences of Dentistry …………………………………………………………………………………………. Seeing Spots Before your Eyes…………………………………………………………………………….......................................

Beauty and Style

Let Freedom Ring……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Editor’s Picks…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Lifestyle and Leisure

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

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

Cover photography by Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.com

About the cover:

Cindy Harlan has enjoyed the relaxed lifestyle in St. Tammany Parish for 20 years. In addition to writing, she works with students through the collegiate and graduate admissions process.

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.

Amy Ferrara Smith is a New Orleans native who lives in the city with her husband, Justin, and Labrador retriever, Roux. She is a frequent visitor to the Northshore.

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 an avid gardener with roots in Mandeville. Anna has been writing for Sophisticated Woman for eight years.

Tara E. Smith has been a freelance writer and journalist for New Orleans area publications, as well as international web magazines, for the past 14 years. Smith lives with her husband and daughter in Mandeville.

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.

Amy Bouton, a huge Saints fan, is a freelance writer with a communications degree from UNO. This married mother of four resides in Mandeville.

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

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.

Catherine Wilbert is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and nutrition consultant. She hosts a weekly radio show Natural Wellness. Questions? Visit www.naturalwellnessradio.com.

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

Eric Wallace is a trained chef. If any of you have any questions, suggestions or recipes you would like to share, please email him at [email protected].

Francie Unger is a freelance writer and past editor of Sophisticated Woman. She lives in Mandeville with her husband and two children.

Victoria Salisbury is a freelance writer and editor as well as a web builder and blogger. When she is not outside on her small farm in Folsom, she can be found on Twitter or Facebook.

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WHAT’S THE FIRST THING that comes to

your mind when you think of the month of

July? For me it is two important birthdays—

my daughter’s and my Mom’s. Fireworks and

our great symbol of freedom, the American

flag, are not far behind though.

July is so great because it really does

smack of Americana. Baseball is everywhere.

Our flags are flown proudly and summer is

in full swing. Images of kids dripping with

ice cream while they try to save that cone

and Dads out by the grill cooking up the July

4th holiday fare swirl around in my mind—

and I am grateful. Grateful that we live in

this country where we value independence,

freedom and a way of life filled with tradi-

tion passed from generation to generation.

No matter how you choose to spend the

fourth of July, I hope you will take the time

to enjoy the freedom to have that choice.

In this issue, we have some suggestions for

you. Meet our cover ladies and learn ways

they can help give you independence from

some lingering waste. In our beauty and

style section, check out some remedies for

improving your body image. Finally, check

out our furry friends photo contest for a

chance to win a prize for you and your pet.

Finally, wrap yourself up in some good old-

fashioned Americana and have a great 4th!

FREEDOM OF CHOICE І editor

Editor’s Notes

July is so great because

it really does smack of

Americana. Our fl ags are

fl own proudly and summer is

in full swing.

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lifestyle І ADVICE

He has slowed his steps somewhat, perhaps to match the

steps of the one he is protecting and keeping company.

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

AS PART OF the process of purchasing more

life insurance, I was asked questions—

annoying ones—do you take vacations? How

often do you take vacations? How long are

your vacations? Answers: Yes, three times a

year, 5 days (two of which are travel to and

from days).

Vacations are hard for me. I don’t know

why we have to take them or why life insur-

ance people think that taking a vacation is

a factor in mental health. I’m lying. I know

why vacations are important. And, actu-

ally ask my clients similar questions. Work

can be a vehicle through life or a dead end.

Changes of pace, people, places, things can

be therapeutic. Like one person said, “A

change is as good as a rest.”

I imagine that many of the readers of this

column are industrious, tenacious and find

it hard to take time off. To be weaned from

working too many hours and too many days,

I suggest taking breaks of a few hours, then

a day, then another day. From where we live

in St. Tammany, a wide range of day trips are

possible. One may go to the coast, the city or

deeper into the country.

What you may learn is that the change

of scenery makes you better able to enjoy

your life and have a fresh perspective. Also,

somehow I don’t know how it is possible but

your work does manage to survive and (gulp)

thrive in your absence.

When you are on your way to wherever it

is you are going and panic sets in, breathe

in and repeat, “ I love my life. I love my life. I

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pets І PLANNING

KATRINA, RITA, GUSTAV and Ivan are names

we are all familiar with. In any type of disas-

ter, not just hurricanes, one should take a

look back and see what went right and what

went wrong so that we may learn from it.

Since hurricane season is here again, this is

a good time to take a look back and prepare

ourselves and pets for another season.

The biggest problem in Katrina was that

people left with the expectation that they

would return in a day or so when it actu-

ally took weeks or months before people

could return home. Another major problem

was lack of adequate supplies and animal

identification. Proper housing and transport

was another issue. These mistakes give us an

idea of how to prepare for the next time.

When possible, the most important thing

you can do for your pets in the face of an

impending disaster is to take them with

you. Take the time now to prepare a disaster

plan so you can. The American Veterinary

Medical Association has a valuable website

at www.avma.org/disaster. You can also

stop by your veterinarian’s office and pick

up a copy of Saving the Whole Family, which

is the AVMA’s disaster guide publication.

The information found on the website and

the guidebook will help you properly plan

for a large scale evacuation with your pets

and livestock.

In addition, please make sure that you have

proof of ownership, your pets have proper

identification and current vaccinations and

that you have proof of their vaccinations.

Medications, transport cages, food and water

are other items you need. A pet-friendly des-

tination is also important to have in mind.

It is still relatively early in what we hope to

be a quiet hurricane season. Please remem-

ber your pets and livestock when making

your preparations. Take the time now to

avoid a disaster later.

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

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� t for the new year І FASHION

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT what to do with

some of these long lazy days of summer? We

are so blessed to be surrounded by natural

beauty and have access to a corridor that

leads to so many wonderful nooks and cran-

nies in the South.

On the Northshore alone, you can explore

an ancient lighthouse, bird-watch at a

selection of pristine state parks and bike

through the parish at your own pace on the

Tammany Trace. Local farmers bring their

wares every weekend to farmers markets

both in Mandeville and Covington. Drive a

little north towards Bush and you will find

a couple of places to pick fresh blueberries.

Take some scenic back roads and you will

find flea markets and antique shops smat-

tered about.

There are plenty of places to take a little

day trip, though. New Orleans is less than

an hour away. Hop on River Road and get an

eyeful of the beautiful history and architec-

ture of historic antebellum Louisiana. Keep

driving and you will hit our state capital,

Baton Rouge, where inside the Capitol build-

ing you can actually see a hole from a

bullet meant for Huey Long. The sight of

the majestic Mississippi is breathtaking

from the Capitol balcony. Our state mean-

ders on through Cajun Country in Acadiana

where hospitality, good food and the Cajun

culture wrap around the natural beauty of

swamps and cypress. If you head southeast

of Lafayette, Avery Island is tucked away and

filled with tropical gardens.

If you want to feel some sand between

your toes, try the Gulf Coast. Many of the

beaches are still open despite the seeping oil

and you can reach the panhandle of Florida

in about three hours. On the way through,

visit historic Mississippi filled with beauti-

ful estates, antique shops and beaches of

its own.

Step back in time in Natchez, MS, just

two and half hours north of Mandeville. In

Natchez, you can take a horse drawn car-

riage ride through town and enjoy the quaint

cottages interwoven through the community.

The ladies can peruse the antiques district

while the gentlemen hit the golf course.

We are indeed spoiled by the beauty of

our own community and the easy access

we have to so many neighboring ones.

What better time to explore them all than

right here, right now, right in the middle

of summer.

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FROM TOP, CLOCKWISE: The cabins at Fontainbleau

State Park sit along Lake Pontchartrain. Bird-watching

is a favorite pastime on the Northshore. The State Capitol

in Baton Rouge dominates the skyline.

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OKAY, YOU’VE MADE the decision to pur-

chase your first home or sell your current

home and move up— so how do you select

the individual or company who will help

you wade through the turbulent waters that

are currently mortgage financing?

The best source for a trusted mortgage

originator is a personal referral. Friends,

family and your realtor are excellent

sources to begin your search for a finance

partner. With financing guidelines chang-

ing daily, you need to enlist the help of a

mortgage professional who works in the

business full time, who has been in the

business for several years possessing a

wealth of knowledge of loan programs

available in the marketplace and who

works for a reputable company.

The financial regulation reform that

is moving through Congress will create

even more changes in an industry that

has already been vastly altered. Recently,

95% conventional financing re-emerged but,

with risk-based pricing tied to your credit

score, FHA may still be the better choice.

Ensuring your lender invests in educating

themselves to remain current is important.

Your partner should be someone who works

to establish a picture of your future finan-

cial goals to aid in selecting the appropriate

loan program for you. Is it better to put less

down paying mortgage insurance on the

loan and pay off other debts? Is it better

to put down a significant percentage or

invest the money in securities? Does your

income enable you to qualify for 100% Rural

Development financing?

Purchasing a home is one of the most

important life decisions and the partner

you select to finance your purchase can

be the difference in closing on time or not

closing at all.

This provides for the return

of 95% conventional loans…

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REFINANCING І money

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

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FASHION EDITOR'S PICKS І rainy weather gear

As the rain comes down, style prevails.

These items were pulled together by wardrobe consultant Patty Beal, owner of Closetopia. She can be reached at 985-502-6673.

Suzanne’s Gift Boutique $42

Shoenatic $35

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Surprisingly, July is the wettest month of Southern Louisiana. And while there my be parts of Hawaii that get hundreds of inches of rain per year, Louisiana has more rainfall when averaged out over the area of the whole of the state, with an average rainfall of something around 60 inches per year.

But don’t let the rain melt your fashion sense with these stylish alternatives to staying dry. From the boldly graphic to the charmingly quaint, we have you covered through all the storms!..

Raining LettersBarnes & Noble $25Green bamboo

Perlis $30

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RAIN SHOWERS IN THE SUMMER are no sur-

prise to those of us from Louisiana. After all,

New Orleans is ranked 8th in a list of the

nation’s top ten wettest cities. But July is the

officially the wettest month of our calendar

year. Does the rain have to put a damper on

your sense of style? Not with these trendy

solutions to keeping dry and looking great.

Suzanne’s Gift Boutique $42

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From: "Shawna Hunt" <[email protected]>Date: June 21, 2010 4:14:10 PM CDTTo: <[email protected]>Subject: Advanced Pain & Welness - July ad (text changes)

Hi guys, I am sending a job jacket down for this ad. It will be a repeat of last year's ad but with the

changes below. I will print this out to put in job jacket as well. Let me know if I can do any-thing to make it easier for you. :)

~Shawna

From: Lisa Robinson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 4:02 PMTo: 'Shawna Hunt'Subject: Need Help! Minor Changes to Ad copy!Importance: High

Hi, Shawna,Attached is SW’s fi rst proof of the ad we ran last July. Dr. Elkersh just told me he wants to

alter the ad copy slightly to incorporate a group approach to service delivery, vs. focusing only on himself now that he has two other providers working with him.

Is it possible to make the following minor changes to the ad copy for this Top HC Facilities

issue? In addition to all references to solo provider (he/him) changed to a plural (“we/us”), Column One: 1. Paragraph One: following the fi rst sentence/quote, change Mohamed Elkersh, MD to

read “Dr. Mohamed Elkersh” 2. Paragraph Header “I am listening,”: Eliminate this subheader altogether or change to

“We are listening,” / your thoughts? 3. Add sentence beneath “I am listening” (changed to We are listening/or eliminated) and

before fi rst sentence of Paragraph 4 to read: The Advanced Pain Institute incorporates both neurology and interventional pain medicine procedures to provide its patients with a multi-disciplinary treatment program. Providers at the Institute use a variety of approaches to bring their patients relief from pain, beginning with the simple act of carefully listening when they fi rst come.”

4. Paragraph 5: Change “me,” to “us,” in the fi rst sentence. Change “myself” to “ourselves,”

and “my patient’s shoes,” to “our patients’ shoes,”; my/me to our/us in the remainder of the sentence.

5. Credentials: In addition to Dr. Elkersh’s that appear at the end of Column 1, add the

following: Socrates Zapata Campusano, MDNeurology, LSU School of MedicineFellowship in Pain Medicine, LSU School of Medicine Sandra R. Almerico, BSN, MSN, ANP-C Adult Nurse Practioner – Certifi ed, American Academy of Nurse Practioners

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MOHAMED ELKERSH, MD Board Certifi ed, American Board Of Anesthesiology,

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SANDRA R. ALMERICO, BSN, MSN, ANP-C Certifi ed Adult Nurse Practioner

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health І VISION

EYE FLOATERS are small dark shapes that

appear in your vision and can move with

eye motion. Vitreous floaters are common

with age, nearsightedness, diabetes and after

cataract surgery. Floaters can be seen when

looking at something bright, such as a blue sky

or white paper. Many patients are concerned

when they see spots in their vision. Patients

complain that they notice one or more black

spots in their visual field. Other presentations

can be cob web or hair-like particles.

Many vitreous floaters are the result of

bits of cells that remain in the vitreous

humor and are more noticeable as the vitre-

ous liquefies later in life. The vitreous is a

gel that is about 99% water and one percent

solid elements. The solid elements form the

floater. While some floaters are normal, it is

important to have a dilated fundus exam by

your eye doctor if you see floaters in your

vision. Increased floater activity could be the

result of a posterior vitreous detachment,

retina problems, inflammation, infection

or hemorrhaging. A vitreous detachment

happens when the vitreous framework col-

lapses and the vitreous separates from the

retina. Vitreous detachment occurs in less

than 10% of people under 50 years old and

in 60% of people over 70 years old.

Other symptoms that may occur with float-

ers are flashes of light. This usually indicates

traction or pulling of the vitreous which is

common with aging. For people who have

floaters that are simply annoying, no treat-

ment is recommended. In some situations,

floaters can be so dense that they significant-

ly decrease a patient’s acuity. In these cases,

the vitreous gel may have to be removed.

… it is important to have a

dilated fundus exam…

Dr. Kristi Cook is a therapeutic board certifi ed optometrist practicing in Mandeville at St. Charles Vision, Northlake Shopping Center, 1844 N. Causeway Blvd. Call 985-626-8103 or visit www.stcharlesvision.com to schedule an appointment with her or her experienced opticians.

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health І DENTISTRY

WITH TODAY’S BUSY schedules and ever

growing awareness of looking and feeling

younger, patients expect a higher level of

dental treatment as efficiently as possible.

Anyone who has had a crown or veneer

placed understands the time consuming

process of multiple appointments coupled

with a series of events to finally receive an

esthetic final restoration. Fortunately with

new CAD CAM technology, this multi-faceted

process can often be done the same day.

With this new system, patients no longer

have to endure the unpleasant material and

uncomfortable waiting associated with the

previous method. The clean, fast digital scan

is obtained in a few minutes with a series of

photographic images taken in the mouth.

The scanned information is then trans-

ferred to the design center where a 3-D

model of the tooth is created chair-side

using the system’s state-of-the-art software.

The dentist can then customize the restora-

tion to fit the patient’s unique characteris-

tics, after which it is created in a milling unit

right in the dental office. The final result is

a natural-looking restoration that beauti-

fully fits the surrounding teeth, making the

crown, veneers or filling virtually undetect-

able. This new technology will eliminate the

need for impressions, temporaries, second

appointments and waiting on the perma-

nent restoration to return from the lab.

The new advancements in porcelain materi-

als have allowed these restorations to rival our

traditional porcelain fused to metal standards.

Gold is still the standard but these newer, life

-like materials are the next best alternative in

a society that is heavily focused on esthetics.

With this newer standard, minimally invasive

preparations can be done to conserve tooth

structure as well as protect the nerve of the

tooth. This is the future of dentistry.

“How could you possibly

sell enough toothbrushes to

make that much money?”

New Technology Offers Convenience

Call Dr. Charles A. Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-4401. 240 Dalwill Dr. in Mandeville or visit www.charlesschof.com. He is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

Call Dr. Charles A Schof at Mandeville Center for Dental Excellence, 985-626-4401. 240 Dalwill Dr. in Mandeville or visit www.charlesschof.com. He is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Assoc. and has received Mastership Status from the Academy of General Dentistry.

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health І FEMALE

HERPES IS A VIRUS that is best known for

the sores and blisters that appear around the

genitals or lips at site where the virus entered

the body. The two types of herpes virus, HSV

I and HSV II, can be found any place in the

body. It is spread through close contact, like

kissing or touching but most often during

sexual activity. It affects one in five adults

in the United States, many of whom do not

know that they have it.

The virus passes through a break in the skin

or through moist membranes, like those that

cover the genitalia. The body’s natural defens-

es fighting the virus actually cause sores,

blisters and swelling to occur. Symptoms can

include burning, itching or tingling where the

virus initially appears or re-appears. Also pain

in the lower back, buttocks, thighs or knees. A

few hours later, sores will appear.

Herpes is spread through oral, genital

or anal contact. Condoms may not protect

against herpes as the lesions may not be

covered by the condom. It is also spread to

other body parts by simply touching a sore

then touching another unaffected part of the

body (mouth to genitalia or mouth to nose).

The virus can survive a few hours outside

the body but there is no proof that it can be

picked up from toilet seats or other objects.

People cannot always tell when they are

having an outbreak. Symptoms often mimic

recurrent yeast infections but are actually

recurrent herpes outbreaks. Therefore, educa-

tion and awareness are important.

Herpes is a source of concern and dis-

comfort but awareness can promote pre-

vention, help patients cope with the virus

and help prevent its spread. There is no

cure but medication can ease the symptoms,

promote healing and help prevent its spread.

If you think that you may have herpes or just

want to be checked with a simple blood test,

contact your physician.

STDs Prevention is the Key Part II

The simplest

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Katherine Williams, MD, FACOG, is an Ob/Gyn. Her new offi ce, Center for Women’s Health, is located at 104 Innwood Drive in Covington. Call 985-249-7022 or visit www.klwmd.com.

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Enjoy Vibrant Health—AloraCleanseCertifi ed Colon Therapists

WRITTEN BY AMY BOUTON

WHEN DIANE KIMBELL AND KANDYL DOMANGUE first met, though

they were both in the medical field, they had no idea that they would

one day be professional partners. Diane was working in the field

issuing medical credentials, and Kandyl was about to open her own

occupational therapy clinic. When they crossed paths as medical

professionals, they befriended one another and learned that they

were each in the process of making new discoveries about digestive

health and how it affected both their own lives and the lives of many

of the patients they helped every day.

Diane tried for nearly eight years to get relief from her digestive

health problems. Plagued with crippling irritable bowel syndrome,

she would literally try any remedy she found in hopes that one

would be the cure. Even the doctors she worked for could not seem

to find answers. Among her many health issues, Diane’s skin was

covered with eczema. It covered her eyes and arms. She learned

about colononic hydrotherapy during a trip to a local health food

store where her friend Robin suggested she try it.

Diane traveled nearly four hours to get to the facility but it was well

worth it. Once she started her colon therapy regimen her digestive

and skin problems subsided along with all of the symptoms she had

once been forced to endure. During this time she met Kandyl, whom

she was working closely with to open her OT practice. Kandyl was

independently learning about digestive health and colonics and how

it tied into her patients’ needs. When she heard about Diane’s success,

she decided to tag along and have her own session. She was sold. “I

instantly felt clean, internally lighter, rejuvenated and full of energy.”

Kandyl realized that as an OT, she helped many people repair exter-

nal ailments but she did not really address their internal health. It

was the desire to help heal the whole person that lead her to explore

digestive health issues. “So often, vague symptoms of illnesses will

subside after the body is cleansed and toxins are removed. When you

have a cleansed system all nutrients are absorbed into the body at

optimal levels, promoting better overall health.”

The ladies collaborated to bring colon hydrotherapy to the Northshore,

so people could experience its countless benefits without having to

travel so far. After colon therapy training in Arkansas, they came back

as certified colon therapists and AloraCleanse was born.

During colon hydrotherapy, triple purified warm water is slowly

infused into the colon with constant attention to internal pressure.

enterprising women І DIANE KIMBELL & KANDYL DOMANGUE

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When Diane Kimbell and Kandyl Domangue first met, though they

were both in the medical field, they had no idea that they would one

day be professional partners. Diane was working in the field issuing

medical credentials, and Kandyl was about to open her own occu-

pational therapy clinic. When they crossed paths as medical profes-

sionals, they befriended one another and learned that they were each

in the process of making new discoveries about digestive health and

how it affected both their own lives and the lives of many of the

patients they helped every day.

Diane tried for nearly eight years to get relief from her digestive

health problems. Plagued with crippling irritable bowel syndrome

(IBS) ,she would literally try any remedy she learned about in hopes

that one would be the cure. During that time she worked for over

60 physicians, and the ones she consulted could not seem to find

answers. Among her many health issues, Diane’s skin was wracked

with eczema. It covered her eyes and arms, she rarely slept and

she led nothing close to a normal life. She learned about Colon

Hydrotherapy on one of her many trips to a local health food store

where her friend Robin, who worked there, suggested she try it.

Diane traveled nearly four hours to get to the facility but it was

well worth it. At last she found a remedy that truly worked for her.

Once she started her colon therapy regimen her digestive and skin

problems subsided along with all of the symptoms she had once

been forced to endure. During this time she met Kandyl, whom

she was working closely with to open her OT practice. Kandyl was

independently learning about digestive health and how it tied in to

her patients needs. When she heard about colon hydrotherapy, she

decided to tag along one day and have her own session. She was

sold.

These ladies put their heads together and decided to bring colon

hydrotherapy to the Northshore, where both Diane and Kandyl live,

so people could experience its countless benefits without having

to travel so far. After exhaustive research, they found a school in

Arkansas that they felt was best for their colon therapy training. They

came back as certified colon therapists and AloraCleanse was born.

During Hydro colonic therapy, triple purified warm water is slowly

infused into the colon with constant attention to internal pressure.

This hydrates the built up waste matter inside, which is then gently

released into an enclosed receptacle. Both Diane and Kandyl stress

that the process is pain-free, dignified and completely confidential.

People report renewed levels of energy, vibrant skin and an overall

feeling of lightness. The process takes approximately 45 minutes and

about 98% of their clients immediately resume normal activity.

“Our main goals with hydro colonic therapy are to repair digestive

health, eliminate intestinal toxemia, eradicate Candida (bad yeast)

and parasites, and help with chronic diseases like arthritis, allergies

and fibromyalgia,” Diane says. Because of her prolonged history with

digestive problems, she feels she is a walking testament to what

good colon health can mean to everyone, especially someone with

these health issues. “I am not doing this to have a job; I am doing this

because it changed my life.”

In addition to the therapy itself, the initial consultation includes a

brief discussion of medical history, a video on what will occur during

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“Our main goals with colonic hydrotherapy

are to repair digestive health, eliminate

intestinal toxemia, eradicate Candida

(bad yeast) and parasites and help with

chronic diseases like arthritis, allergies and

fi bromyalgia,” Diane says.This hydrates the built up waste matter inside, which is then gently

released into a closed waste system. Both Diane and Kandyl stress that

the process is safe, pain-free, dignified and completely confidential.

People report renewed levels of energy, vibrant skin and an overall

feeling of lightness. The process takes approximately 45 minutes and

about 98 percent of their clients immediately resume normal activity.

“Our main goals with colonic hydrotherapy are to restore digestive

health, eliminate intestinal toxemia, eradicate Candida (bad yeast)

and parasites and help with chronic diseases like arthritis, allergies

and fibromyalgia,” Diane says. Because of her prolonged history with

digestive problems, she feels she is a walking testament to what

good colon health can mean to everyone, especially someone with

these health issues. “I am not doing this to have a job; I am doing this

because it changed my life.”

In addition to the therapy itself, the initial consultation includes a

brief review of medical history, a video on what will occur during the

treatment, and nutrition education. In preperation for the colonic,

clients are placed on a “Chi” machine which gives the body a little

jiggle to help relax the colon. An abdominal massage helps to relax

the abdominal muscles and the infusion begins.

Several factors contribute to poor colon health. However, failure to

properly hydrate ourselves and under-

chewing our food are two of the

biggest causes. “We tend to do all of

our celebrating around food. We also

eat because of stress and sometimes

we do not even sit down for meals,”

Kandyl says. “All of this, coupled with

heavy intake of caffeine which is a

diuretic, leads to dehydration. We

need to drink water and eat fiber to

help keep our colons healthy.”

OPPOSITE PAGE: AloraCleanse owners Kandyl Domangue and Diane Kimbell.LEFT: Diane and her husband, Robert and Diane with her family at the beach. BELOW: Kandyl enjoys painting in her spare time. Kandyl with her husband Chad.

Diane’s philosophy on life has always been, “Live life to the fullest.”

Thanks to her finding the remedy she says changed her life and put

her on this path, she is now able to do so. She credits her husband

Robert with giving her the confidence to follow her dream and start

her business. She has a love of the Northshore having grown up in

Slidell. She and her husband and their four children like the family

friendly, close-knit community atmosphere this area provides. “This

area has so much to offer us as a family. There is always something

going on where we can bring the kids and spend time together.”

Kandyl is originally from Houma and has spent time in the Carolinas,

but now calls Madisonville her home. She says the best advice she’s

ever gotten is to take time each day to do something nice for yourself.

She and her husband Chad recently put down roots here with the

opening of his interventional pain management practice. “We knew

we wanted to come home and we chose this area because it was so

clean and beautiful. I love it here, especially the shopping in Covington

and Mandeville.” Her favorite hobby is painting oil on canvas with a

good glass of wine.

In the next five years, both Diane and Kandyl hope to expand the

business to other locations and maybe even teach classes to certify

new therapists. In the meantime, they want to let people know that

the benefits of hydro colonic therapy can range from clarified skin

to improved levels of energy and possible reduction in symptoms of

medical issues. “We know that people are benefitting from the service

and they are happy with the results. For us, that is success.” Diane Kimbell, I-ACT Certified Colon Therapist & Kandyl K. Domangue,

BS,OTR/L, I-ACT Certified Colon Therapist. AloraCleanse is located at

1311 S. Tyler Street in Covington. For more information or to schedule an

appointment, call 809-3133 or visit www.aloracleanse.com.




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beauty І BODY

AS WE CELEBRATE our country’s freedom

and independence, we should also celebrate

our bodies’ freedom from unwanted inches.

How do you get rid of unwanted inches

while stimulating your metabolism in an all-

natural manner?

The seaweed slimming wrap is the solu-

tion. This wrap will help you lose up to 24

inches (results vary by individuals) safely in a

2½ hour session. Some body wraps have you

exercise while you’re wrapped up which puts

too much stress on your heart. In this case,

you will be resting, very often napping, while

your body becomes smaller in size, possibly

up to two or more dress or pant sizes. I had a

client once tell me how she had a body wrap

and had to exercise on a stationary bike while

wrapped up and very nearly passed out. That

type of wrap is very unhealthy and danger-

ous. Beware of this system.

Using our healthy, safe methods, you will

be measured before and after your wrap so

you can see those inches melt away before

your very eyes. The all–natural solutions

used will help the body rid itself of toxins

that make you larger in size. With the help of

your body wrap therapist you will also learn

how to keep these inches off permanently. It

would be wonderful to experience detoxifi-

cation of your body while losing inches in a

totally healthy and safe environment.

What about cellulite? When you pair a cel-

lulite massage with the body wrap, your body

will get rid of toxins that give your skin the

unsightly dimples. Using proprietary methods

and special tools, we can stimulate your body

and reduce the appearance of cellulite. At

the same time your body will cleanse itself

in a short 30 minute session. Freedom from

unwanted inches, and unwanted cellulite is

the best 4th of July present you can give your-

self or a loved one. Let freedom ring!

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

Dora Ochoa’s o� 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 certi� ed in therapeutic massage and bodywork.

Let Freedom Ring:Lose Unwanted Inches

Body sugaring is the best

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See page 16 for exciting retail events.

July 4, 13th annual Slidell Heritage Festival, 3–11 pm Heritage Park, Slidell. Fireworks, live music, fun for the entire family. Proceeds benefi t local charities. www.slidellheritagefestival.org.

July 1–21, “Mindful Meditation: An Ally in Your Cancer Recovery.” A free stress management class for cancer patients. 10–11 am. Call 985-898-4581 or visit www.stph.org.

July 5–9, “Just Clay” pottery class for children ages 6–13 years old. 9 am–1 pm. Instructed by Steve Hasslock, introduces kids to the fundamentals of working with clay. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

July 8, Free Breast Cancer Screening. Free clinical breast exams will be provided. Available for women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months and women without insurance. Call 985-898-4581 or e-mail [email protected].

July 8–25, “Cats” by Andrew Loyd Webber. Playmakers Theater, Covington. Adults: $25, Students: $15. Call 985-893-1671 or visit www.playmakersinc.com.

July 9, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. 12–1:15 pm, Dakota Restaurant, Covington. Guest speakers Senator Jack Donahue and Representative Scott Simon. RSVP required by July 2. Call 985-892-3216 or visit sttammanychamber.org.

July 9–11, “4–14 Festival.” For three days world class chefs, musicians from France and the musically renowned city of New Orleans, will share their artistic passions centered around “le Marché,” the 19th century steel and glass structure built by Gustave Eiff el. Email [email protected] or visit www.4-14-festival.org.

July 15, Business after Hours. Great Networking, door prizes, and a terrifi c opportunity to purchase your Saints Raffl e ticket chance for Season Tickets. 5–7 pm, Slidell Memorial Hospital. Call 985-643-5678 or visit www.estchamber.com.

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

July 17, 2nd annual Chris Duhon Charity Golf Tournament. Oak Harbor Golf Club, Slidell. Fun outdoor activity with raffl es, door prizes, 1st and 2nd place trophies and more. All proceeds will benefi t the Stand Tall Foundation. Call 985-774-7449 or visit www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 19–23, 6th Annual Chris Duhon Basketball Camp at the Fritchie Park Gym in Slidell. Boys and girls, ages 7-15 looking to improve their game. Call 985-774-7449 or visit www.chrisduhonstandtall.org.

July 20, Dine and Discover Workshop at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. The topic will be “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget”, Guest Speaker Terry King. Light lunch provided. Call 985-643-5678 or visit www.estchamber.com.

July 20, Northshore Rising Professionals Meeting at Southeastern Louisiana University—St. Tammany Center. Price $10 a person. 11:30 am–1 pm. To register, visit www.sttammanychamber.org.

July 20–21, 27–28, Illustration and Cartooning, 1–3:15 pm. A 4-day series of classes off ering individualized instruction from beginner through advanced levels. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org.

July 22, “Jammin on the Trace” Finals. The top two bands from the preliminaries face off at the Final Showdown to decide the “Jammin’ on the Trace” winner. 6 pm, Mandeville Caboose Trailhead. www.myspace.com/onthetrace#ixzz0rDiM2LGI.

July 24, “Jazz’n the Vines” at Pontchartrain Vineyards. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Bring: lawn chair, picnic dinner, fl ashlight and umbrella. Pontchartrain Vineyards wine will be for sale. Call 985-892-9742 or visit www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.

July 24, St. Anselm’s “Jewel of Madisonville Gala” and auction will be held in the Castine Center in Mandeville at 6 p.m. Evening begins with a patron party and then silent and live auctions will be held. Tickets are $50 each. Call 985-845-7342 or visit www.stanselmmadisonville.org.

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

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“The City of Mandeville is pleased to partner with the Greater Mandeville Seafood Association to produce the 32nd Annual Seafood Festival at Fontainebleau State Park. The festival is an event celebrating the right of freedom our country provides to every citizen. Thank God for the freedom we enjoy and God bless those who � ght for it.”-Donald Villere, Mayor of Mandeville

• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center• St. Tammany Sheriff’s Reserve Division• St. Tammany Hospital Foundation• St. Tammany Assoc. for Retarded Citizens• Kid Sense• LA State Police Foundation (Troop L)• Safe Harbor• American Heart Association• Hope House Children’s Advocacy Center• Louisiana Commercial Fishermen affected by the Oil Spill... and many other Mandeville area causes.

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July 1–4, 33rd annual Mandeville Seafood Festival, Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. Live music, rides, games, food and more. Call 985-624-9762 or email [email protected].

July 17, Northshore’s First Puppy Poker Run. A night full of gambling, drinking and strolling around Old Mandeville with your pooch all while helping orphaned animals in St. Tammany Parish. Call 985-892-7387 or visit www.sthumane.org.

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MENOPAUSE IS NOT a single point in time but

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during a women’s entire reproductive life. It

is a transition that can start in the mid 30s. If

you’re in your 30s and experience symptoms

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and investigate further. The underlying cause

of symptoms is hormone imbalance.

Pre-menopause, the PMS years, is the first

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Menopause is defined as the absence of

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WHEN WAS THE LAST time you visited

your garden at night? Peace and seren-

ity are easily found in the evening garden.

Daytime’s vibrant splashes of color give way

to the purity of all things white and pale in

color. Fragrances barely noticed in daylight

intensify in the cool, moist, evening air. The

earth even has a different scent and night-

time sounds are never heard when the sun

rules the sky.

Enter the moonlit paradise and surround

yourself with fragrant plants such as lemon

verbena, night jessamine, plantain lilies or

Asian lilies, honeysuckle, white petunias,

creeping thyme, apple mint, lavender, rose-

mary or summer savory. Some of these

emit their fragrance through their blossoms,

while others will release their scent through

the leaves and stems. Planting herbs near

the edges of garden areas so they can be

touched is a wonderful way to encourage

scented walks through the evening garden.

Fauna is also dramatically different at night.

In Louisiana, evening will always be filled

with the chirping of crickets or katydids and

the cries of frogs. Seeing the electric, green

tree frogs is a treat. Hearing their cacophony

An Evening in the Garden—Watch the Night Unfold

is like attending a symphony. Near lighted

areas you will see the aerobatics of many

varieties of moths and maybe witness their

quick demise as the flesh colored geckos go

about their evening activities.

If mosquitoes seem to be a problem in

your area, check with your local nursery for

some of the many exotic plants that love to

feed on flies and mosquitoes. While many

are not the most beautiful, they sometimes

will surprise you with exquisite blooms.

These blooms are intended to attract a

variety of insects but I guarantee they will

attract much human interest as well. Some

of these—like the night blooming cereus—

only bloom in the evening.

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rounded by flashes of red eyes—raccoons love

to spend the evening scouting the yard for

anything edible. You may also catch a glimpse

of a white tail here or there—maybe a bunny

or a deer! Seeing a lunar moth is a real treat

but just drinking in the sweet breeze under

the star-lit canopy of the evening sky is a

great way to find true peace and relaxation.

Turn off the TV and let Mother Nature be your

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CONTEMPORARY ORTHODONTIC treatment

has many goals including improved func-

tion, more stable positions of the teeth, an

improved bite, a more pleasing smile and

improved facial esthetics. The current trends

in orthodontic treatment strive to accomplish

these goals without the extraction of teeth.

While this conservative approach is almost

universally preferred by the patient and ortho-

dontist alike, it does not always accomplish

the treatment goals—most notably, improved

facial esthetics.

For patients with substantial crowding

and difficulty closing their lips around their

teeth (protrusion) the removal of upper and

lower bicuspids is the treatment of choice.

The space created by the removal of the

teeth allows the orthodontist to correct the

crowding while at the same time moving the

upper front teeth into a more advantageous

position esthetically. The patient benefits

not only from the improved smile but the

improved facial esthetics as well.

However, in some instances, the extrac-

tion of teeth can be quite detrimental to the

patient’s profile. For example, patients with a

small lower jaw and minimal crowding will

have a negative esthetic impact if teeth are

removed. As the front teeth move back, the

lips lose support and the patient develops a

“dished in” or concave profile.

When planning orthodontic treatment,

the impact to the patient’s facial esthetics

must be accounted for. A beautiful smile in

conjunction with improved facial esthetics

is an overwhelming success for both the

patient and the orthodontist.

Dr. Edward Brown, III is certifi ed by the American Board of Orthodontics. He can be reached at Brown Family Orthodontics in Mandeville, 985-626-8297 or Covington, 985-893-1044 or visit www.brownfamilyortho.com.

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1| Nearly a dozen bluegrass and folk musicians from across the Northshore showed up for Live Music Night, a weekly open jam session held every Friday night at Cafe Madisonville.

2| During the Armed Forces Day Event at the National World War II Museum, Captain Troy Wayne Brackett was honored by Mayor Mitch Landrieu with the 2010 Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Community Service Award on behalf of the Louisiana Army National Guard.

3| The New Orleans Polo Club took home the Challenge Cup in this twice-a-year friendly rivalry with the Point Clear Polo Club from Fairhope, Alabama. The 5th Annual Polo “Friendraiser” benefited the Land Trust for Southeast Louisiana.

1| Local NOCCA students have received Gold Key Regional Awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a program by The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Pictured are: Annalise Torcson, Camilla Cannon, Monet du Plessis and Erica Westenberger.

2| The Republican Professional Women of St. Tammany recently held its scholarship banquet at Tchefuncta Country Club. L-R: Audra Shay, Marlee Clayton, Jacquelyn Achord, Kristie Thomas, Ellen Gagnet and Peggy Spiceland.

3| The 2010 Special Olympics Louisiana State Summer Games were held at Southeastern Louisiana University. The games included competitions in Athletics (track and field), Bocce, Power Lifting, Volleyball, and Soccer Skills. Over 700 athletes from across Louisiana competed.

4| The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation (STHF) recently honored its most generous donors of 2009 at its Annual Leadership Recognition Celebration at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.

5| PWS (Professional Women of St. Tammany) recently elected new officers for 2010-2011. L-R: Michele M. Echols, Dr. Kelley Pendleton, Marie T. Landry, Fiona E. Zubic, Mary B. Steele and Liz Taurman. Not pictured is Kelly Wursteisen.

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1| Nearly a dozen bluegrass and folk musicians from across the Northshore showed up for Live Music Night, a weekly open jam session held every Friday night at Cafe Madisonville.

2| During the Armed Forces Day Event at the National World War II Museum, Captain Troy Wayne Brackett was honored by Mayor Mitch Landrieu with the 2010 Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Community Service Award on behalf of the Louisiana Army National Guard.

3| The New Orleans Polo Club took home the Challenge Cup in this twice-a-year friendly rivalry with the Point Clear Polo Club from Fairhope, Alabama. The 5th Annual Polo “Friendraiser” benefited the Land Trust for Southeast Louisiana.

1| Local NOCCA students have received Gold Key Regional Awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a program by The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Pictured are: Annalise Torcson, Camilla Cannon, Monet du Plessis and Erica Westenberger.

2| The Republican Professional Women of St. Tammany recently held its scholarship banquet at Tchefuncta Country Club. L-R: Audra Shay, Marlee Clayton, Jacquelyn Achord, Kristie Thomas, Ellen Gagnet and Peggy Spiceland.

3| The 2010 Special Olympics Louisiana State Summer Games were held at Southeastern Louisiana University. The games included competitions in Athletics (track and field), Bocce, Power Lifting, Volleyball, and Soccer Skills. Over 700 athletes from across Louisiana competed.

4| The St. Tammany Hospital Foundation (STHF) recently honored its most generous donors of 2009 at its Annual Leadership Recognition Celebration at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.

5| PWS (Professional Women of St. Tammany)recently elected new officers for 2010-2011. L-R: Michele M. Echols, Dr. Kelley Pendleton, Marie T. Landry, Fiona E. Zubic, Mary B. Steele and Liz Taurman. Not pictured is Kelly Wursteisen.

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WRITTEN BY

TOM SHELDON,

WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE MEMBER

GULF COAST BANK & TRUST

WRITTEN BY

LACEY TOLEDANO,

WEST ST. TAMMANY CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT

community І leaders

From a Member’s Perspective…I HAVE BEEN a member of the Chamber representing

different financial institutions for many years. I have

always felt that the Chamber represents our commu-

nity with the utmost integrity and helpfulness. This is

justified by the wonderful staff of Lacey and her team.

They are always willing to help a new family or busi-

ness in our area. They welcome them like family.

Over the years I got involved in many committees.

What a tremendous way to network and help the

community. My latest passion is the Small Business

Advisory Council (SBAC). I chose it for two reasons.

One is that the SBAC represents the small business-

person. And I felt with my banking experience I could

help the new business navigate through whatever

bureaucracy they ran up against. My personal reward

for this is watching their dream small business own-

ership come true.

Second, I am extremely proud of how our commit-

tee presents educational opportunities to our youth.

As an old sandlot coach for many years, it is fulfill-

ing to watch children grow into great adults under

our tutelage. I have always felt that our youth is our

legacy, spirit for the future growth and leaders of our

parish. That has been also very rewarding for me.

These are a few reasons why I am a loyal and active

Chamber member.

Continued on page 30

Get Hurricane ReadyHURRICANE SEASON is well underway and meteo-

rologists predict it will be considerably active this

year. Please take the proper precautions necessary to

protect your family and property. In case of evacua-

tion, remember to bring any loose objects indoors to

prevent them from becoming projectiles.

Be prepared. Have a plan ready and even written down

that you will put into action at the proper time. Gather

all you need early and inform others if possible where

or how to reach you during or after the hurricane.

We have implemented a hurricane plan at City Hall,

are well prepared and will keep you up to date. If you

have someone in your family or know of someone

with special needs during a hurricane event, it is

imperative that you register them with the Parish

President’s Office at 985-898-2700.

Please refer to our website, www.cityofmandeville.

com where we will post daily updates on any emer-

gency weather reports. You can also sign up on our

home page for personal email notifications, or email

your name, address and phone number to emaila-

[email protected]. Let us know whether you

want emergency, special events, causeway advisories

or simply put “all notifications” in the subject line. You

can also find us on Facebook by searching for “City of

Mandeville.” Sign up to be a fan and get the latest infor-

mation we post regarding city projects and events.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call

me at my office at 985-626-1082 and I will be glad to

help you.

WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE,

MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

…we are asking citizens of Mandeville who wish to be notifi ed by email alerts for

emergency situations, special events or both to please send your email …

WRITTEN BY

FREDDY DRENNAN,

MAYOR OF SLIDELL

Dear Citizens of Slidell…AS I WRITE this letter, I am preparing to take the

office of Mayor of Slidell, a commitment that I take

quite seriously. I am grateful to each and every one

of you who has who has entrusted me with your

vote and I promise to do my best on a daily basis to

serve our city. As has always been my policy, my door

remains open to every citizen who wishes to discuss

your concerns regarding our city and to express your

vision regarding Slidell’s future.

It has been my honor to have served as Slidell Police

Chief for the past eight years and to have worked

side by side with Slidell Mayor Ben Morris. Together,

we have weathered some of Slidell’s greatest chal-

lenges, most notably those following the devastation

wrought by Katrina. Together, we have also celebrated

every triumph over adversity as we moved forward

in our recovery. We were blessed to have been sur-

rounded along the way by the many city employees,

citizens and volunteers who all shared our belief that

Slidell could not be defeated by Mother Nature.

Though we have come so far since that time, we

realize that we still have much to accomplish. Please

rest assured, too, that we are now more prepared than

ever before for this hurricane season and all that it

may bring.

In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to

personally thank Ben Morris for his outstanding com-

mitment to the city and to his remarkable legacy of

public service. Our city is a better place as a result of

these efforts.

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book review І leisure




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JULY IS NOT THE best month for outside

entertaining yet, we still insist on hosting

picnics, family reunions and BBQ’s. I have

always thought we in south Louisiana do this

because of hurricane season, you know, kind

of like thumbing our noses.

I am of the opinion that if the tempera-

ture outside is actually hotter than the fried

chicken, then we should be indoors. There

are those that will think this is heresy. So I

propose the following recipe to ease one’s

conscience.

July Cheesecake (I know, a self-indulgent

name but it is my column).

Secret Tip: you can substitute fat-free cream

cheese and graham crackers without losing

any of the spectacular taste. I only use those

when I bake it!

Ingredients:1 cup of graham cracker crumbs

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoon butter- softened

2 ½ pounds (20 ounces) cream cheese

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon each pure vanilla and lemon

extract

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

4 whole eggs at room temperature

Topping:1 cup each sour cream and sugar mixed

Red, White and Blue

Mix 2 pints of fresh strawberries or blueber-

ries with 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon extract

and 1 cup of sugar. Refrigerate overnight.

Add as much or as little sugar as you like.

Procedure:Preheat oven to 325°

Mix crumbs with butter and with 3 table-spoons sugar

Press lightly into bottom of pan

Bake in oven for ten minutes.

While crust is baking, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour on medium until well blended

Add sour cream and mix well

Add eggs, one at a time and mix on low each until just blended

Pour batter into crust

Bake for 70 minutes or until center is almost set

(Secret Step—mix one cup of sour cream

with one cup of sugar, pour over cake right

before cake is completely baked. Finish baking

cake. You can then turn off oven leaving cake

inside with door closed for ten minutes)

When the cake is finished baking, run a knife

or spatula around cake to loosen edges; cool for

at least four hours before serving. This recipe is

best when baked the day before serving.

Top with either strawberries and blueber-

ries for a true Red, White and Blue treat for

the Fourth! Makes 16 servings.

WRITTEN BY ERIC WALLACE

lgjel;rgjw;oeihto3whgose

entertaining І JUlY 4th

So as we step into June, let’s remember Dad and all those

who have played an important role in our lives.

THE CURSE OF CASTE OR THE SLAVE BRIDE by

Julia C. Collins is the first novel written by an

African American woman. The edition that I

read is a novel as well as a collection of essays

and commentaries by researchers.

Like many other authors of the time, Ms.

Collins presented

the story as install-

ments, published

in a magazine.

They were written

during a pivotal

year in American

history—1865—the

end of the Civil War,

Lincoln’s assassina-

tion and the abolition of slavery.

The story involves a mixed race woman

(Lina), owned by her future father-in-law,

who after getting married and finding happi-

ness, dies in childbirth. Her daughter, Claire

is reared by a servant, Juno. The story is an

historical piece set in both New England and

in Louisiana. The characters in the story are

forced to cope with family and racial prob-

lems; problems that resound with us almost

150 years later.

Julia Collins died of consumption (T.B.)

before completing the novel, so the research-

ers devised both a happy and a tragic ending.

These endings give the novel closure and make

the read more satisfying. One is left wondering

which ending the author had in mind.

I enjoyed the book’s essays even more

than the novel itself, because the essays are

about vital, timeless topics. One of my favor-

ite quotes from an essay I remember is, “It is

good to read, but better to think.”

For students of history and literature of

the 1800s, this body of work is especially

fascinating.

The Curse of Caste or The Slave BrideWRITTEN BY MIMI NOTHACKER

leisure І book review

One Day My Sister Disappeared: A MemoirBy Christine Orban

For students of history and

literature of the 1800s, this

body of work is especially

fascinating.

entertaining І leisure

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FREDDY DRENNAN,

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Continued from page XX

To support the region we represent, the East St. Tammany Chamber

was one of the fi rst Chambers to support The Gulf Economic

Survival Team (GEST) in spreading the word asking for support.

Making our communities and therefore

our nation the best that they can be, is a way to memorialize

the ultimate gift from those who have fought and died.

St. Tammany Community Outreach on Oil SpillBRITISH PETROLEUM’S St. Tammany Outreach and

Claims Center has joined with the East St. Tammany

Chamber of Commerce to help assist the businesses

and citizens of our community. The Outreach and

Claims Center is open daily, 8 am–7 pm, to assist

with claims and answer questions. The center is

located at 2040 E. Gause Blvd in Slidell, next to

Tropical Smoothie.

To support the region we represent, the East St.

Tammany Chamber was one of the first Chambers to

support The Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) in

spreading the word asking for support.

GEST was formed under the leadership of Louisiana

Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle at the request of

Governor Bobby Jindal. The team’s message is simple,

“The Administration’s May 28th order, suspending all

existing offshore drilling in depths greater than 500

feet for a minimum of six months, will cause irrepa-

rable harm to Louisiana’s energy service industry and

drive a stake through the heart of coastal communi-

ties already suffering tremendously from the environ-

mental and economic impacts of the BP oil spill.”

For more information or to get involved in our effort

to preserve the economic stability of the Gulf Coast,

and thousands of jobs in our region, please visit www.

crt.state.la.us/GEST. We urge you to join our campaign

to insist the White House and U.S. Department of

Interior shorten a six-month moratorium on off-

shore drilling that will have a devastating effect

on Louisiana’s families, businesses and local and

state economies.

WRITTEN BY

DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT,

EAST ST. TAMMANY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

Service for ServiceLAST WEEK we celebrated Memorial Day with a lovely

ceremony at the Justice Center. When asked to say

a few words, I shared my feelings on the subject.

These solemn days bring a challenge. Each time I

think about honoring those who have died in service

to their country and those who have served and

are still with us, I consider how to honor and thank

them. The best way that I can do that is to live a life

worth having died for, worth having fought for. We

the people are the nation. We the people are what our

Flag represents. We the people are who our military is

fighting for. Our way of life is what they have fought

and died for. We define our way of life by how we live.

Are we living lives worth fighting for? Are we living

lives worth dying for? If not, can we thank them prop-

erly? Are we honoring them only one day a year?

How do we do it? Voting is an absolute way to honor

our veterans and those who died serving their country.

Exercising the very democracy they have fought and

died for is primary. Other ways we can honor them are

serving one another ourselves. Volunteer for anything

from packing boxes at the Food Bank to calling Bingo

at a retirement facility. By serving others, we serve

the veterans who have served us. Making our com-

munities and therefore our nation the best that they

can be, is a way to memorialize the ultimate gift from

those who have fought and died. As you go through

your daily routine, see if you have a few minutes to

spare to participate in the activities or your com-

munity. It feels so good to give to your community

and know that you are contributing to a nation worth

serving, a nation worth dying for.

WRITTEN BY

CANDACE WATKINS,

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

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WRITTEN BY

FREDDY DRENNAN,

MAYOR OF SLIDELL

Continued from page XX

To support the region we represent, the East St. Tammany Chamber

was one of the fi rst Chambers to support The Gulf Economic

Survival Team (GEST) in spreading the word asking for support.

Making our communities and therefore

our nation the best that they can be, is a way to memorialize

the ultimate gift from those who have fought and died.

St. Tammany Community Outreach on Oil SpillBRITISH PETROLEUM’S St. Tammany Outreach and

Claims Center has joined with the East St. Tammany

Chamber of Commerce to help assist the businesses

and citizens of our community. The Outreach and

Claims Center is open daily, 8 am–7 pm, to assist

with claims and answer questions. The center is

located at 2040 E. Gause Blvd in Slidell, next to

Tropical Smoothie.

To support the region we represent, the East St.

Tammany Chamber was one of the first Chambers to

support The Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) in

spreading the word asking for support.

GEST was formed under the leadership of Louisiana

Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle at the request of

Governor Bobby Jindal. The team’s message is simple,

“The Administration’s May 28th order, suspending all

existing offshore drilling in depths greater than 500

feet for a minimum of six months, will cause irrepa-

rable harm to Louisiana’s energy service industry and

drive a stake through the heart of coastal communi-

ties already suffering tremendously from the environ-

mental and economic impacts of the BP oil spill.”

For more information or to get involved in our effort

to preserve the economic stability of the Gulf Coast,

and thousands of jobs in our region, please visit www.

crt.state.la.us/GEST. We urge you to join our campaign

to insist the White House and U.S. Department of

Interior shorten a six-month moratorium on off-

shore drilling that will have a devastating effect

on Louisiana’s families, businesses and local and

state economies.

WRITTEN BY

DAWN SHARPE-BRACKETT,

EAST ST. TAMMANY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO

Service for ServiceLAST WEEK we celebrated Memorial Day with a lovely

ceremony at the Justice Center. When asked to say

a few words, I shared my feelings on the subject.

These solemn days bring a challenge. Each time I

think about honoring those who have died in service

to their country and those who have served and

are still with us, I consider how to honor and thank

them. The best way that I can do that is to live a life

worth having died for, worth having fought for. We

the people are the nation. We the people are what our

Flag represents. We the people are who our military is

fighting for. Our way of life is what they have fought

and died for. We define our way of life by how we live.

Are we living lives worth fighting for? Are we living

lives worth dying for? If not, can we thank them prop-

erly? Are we honoring them only one day a year?

How do we do it? Voting is an absolute way to honor

our veterans and those who died serving their country.

Exercising the very democracy they have fought and

died for is primary. Other ways we can honor them are

serving one another ourselves. Volunteer for anything

from packing boxes at the Food Bank to calling Bingo

at a retirement facility. By serving others, we serve

the veterans who have served us. Making our com-

munities and therefore our nation the best that they

can be, is a way to memorialize the ultimate gift from

those who have fought and died. As you go through

your daily routine, see if you have a few minutes to

spare to participate in the activities or your com-

munity. It feels so good to give to your community

and know that you are contributing to a nation worth

serving, a nation worth dying for.

WRITTEN BY

CANDACE WATKINS,

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

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SEEMINGLY SMALL DIFFERENCES in wording can make

a big difference in reality. For example, one Last Will

and Testament or trust (Will) may have a “No Contest”

clause while another Will might not. A “No Contest”

clause provides that if someone unsuccessfully con-

tests the validity of your Will, negative consequences

ensue. Typically, the clause will provide that the unsuc-

cessful contestant is disinherited or treated as though

he or she died before the person who created the Will.

Such a clause can effectively convince people that it is

not worth challenging your Will.

Let’s look at what happened when Harry met Sally.

They hit it off immediately and soon decided to marry. It

was a second marriage for both of them. They each had

children from prior marriages. Sally had an 11-year-old

son, Billy, and Harry had two daughters, Susan 13 years

old and Michelle 15 years old. When they married, Sally

entered the relationship with several million dollars

and Harry entered it with more modest means. When

Sally prepared her estate plan, she wanted to share her

wealth equally among all three children and left them

equal parts of her estate. After a loving, caring relation-

ship that lasted many decades, Harry passed away. When

Sally passed away several years later, Billy, now in his 50s,

contested her Will. He did not want to share his mother’s

wealth with his step-sisters. Billy’s contest ended up

costing Sally’s estate dearly in attorney fees, court costs

and legal expert fees. When the dust finally settled, all the

children ended up sharing a much-reduced pie—a very

unfortunate result. Worse, the emotional scars from the

litigation never healed and the children have no relation-

ship as the result of Billy’s actions.

Sally could have avoided the battle that tore her and

Harry’s family apart if she had included a “No Contest”

clause in her Will. Billy probably would not have con-

tested his mother’s estate plan and risked his share of

her millions.

Consider always using a “No Contest” clause in your

estate plan but especially in the following situations: 1)

substantial wealth 2) remarriage (especially later in life)

3) unequal distribution among your children and/or 4)

unusual distributions.

No Contest Clauses

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If it seems too

good to be true,

it probably is.

Estate planning

is planning for

your life, as well

as your death.

Mortgage І home

estate planning І money

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recipe І food

IN THE GREAT and hilarious show “Gypsy”,

before her debut, three seasoned strippers

on the same bill advised Gypsy “you gotta

have a gimmick, if you want to get ahead.” If

you watch many of the food shows you can

see examples of trickery. Grills, both outdoor

and indoor ones, combined with foods which

consist mostly of hot peppers have made

stars of many non-chefs. It must be very

depressing to the authentic chefs who spent

years learning and perfecting their crafts to

see these food “stars” who know little about

food but much of illusion.

Those creations you see so beautifully plated

are not the results of those faux-chefs, but

rather, are the creation of food stylists. The

dishes prepared by the majority of these popular

TV chefs would be cost prohibitive in many

homes as the cost would be astronomical.

Great foods need neither trickery nor a long

list of ingredients to be wonderful. Catherine

di Medici proved this when she took her staff

of cooks and chefs and recipes with her to

France when she married Prince Henry. She

made history in politics and Italian cuisine,

and has since been named the Mother Cuisine.

Simply put, there is no need for ballyhoo when

it comes to wonderful foods. All good chefs

know that. To prove it, try this simple recipe.

Buon appetito@ Ciao for now.

Much Ado About Cooking

Linguine with artichoke hearts and shrimp1 lb linguine

1 can hearts of artichokes

1 lb shrimp, deveined and cleaned

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp capers

1 lemon

1 lb spinach or arugula

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion

1/2 cup semi-dry white wine

Salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan, heat half the olive oil. Add

garlic to infuse the oil, then remove it. Add

diced onion and saute´ until lucid. Bring a

pot of salted water to a boil, add the linguine.

After onion is lucid, add your artichoke hearts

and sauté for about five minutes. Remove

artichokes and put aside. Add wine and let

simmer about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook

until pink, remove from heat. Remove shrimp

and using the same oil, return pan to heat and

saute´ until greens are just wilted. Place greens

on dish. Surround the greens with artichoke

hearts. Place cooked linguine on top the pasta

followed by the shrimp. Drizzle remaining olive

oil over this. Squeeze the lemon juice over the

shrimp and entire dish. Garnish with chopped

Italian parsley or chives. 4 servings

WRITTEN BY PAUL CIMINO

But of one thing you can be sure—

the cuisine throughout Italy is incomparable.

Simplicity, lightness and delicacy are the

principal ingredients found in Italian cuisine,

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The information presented is for educational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor to decide if joint replacement surgery is right for you. Individual results vary and not all patients will receive the same post-operative activity level. *8th Annual EFORT Congress Florence Italy 2007 - Dr. Christina Stukenborg-Colsman Presentation. *Tamaki, M, Tomita, T, Yamazaki, T, Hozack, W.J., Yoshikawa, H, Sugamoto,. In Vivo Kinematic Analysis of a High-Flexion Posterior Stabilized Fixed-Bearing Knee Prosthesis in Deep Knee-Bending Motion, The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol. 23, No. 6, 2008. 1. Hitt, K., Harwin, S.F, Greene, K.A. Early Experience with a New Total Knee Implant: Maximizing Range of Motion and Function with Gender-Specifi c Sizing Orthopedic Surgery, Surgical Technology International, XVI. 2. Wang, H, Simpson, K.J, Ferrara, M.S, Chamnongkich, S, Kinsey, T, Mahoney, O.M. Biomechanical Differences Exhibited During Sit-To-Stand Between Total Knee Arthroplasty Designs of Varying Radii, The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol. 21, No.8, 2006.©2010 Stryker. Products referenced with the ® designation are registered trademarks of Stryker.

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