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Central Progressive Bank
Hundreds turned out for the grand opening celebration of Central Progressive Bank’s fifth Slidell location at 740 Brownswitch Road. Pictured at the event are CPB CEO Richard Blossman Jr., U.S. Representative Bobby Jindal and CPB President Brandon Faciane.
Madisonville Expo
Madisonville business owners, residents and officials turned out to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the Greater Madisonville Chamber of Commerce’s First Annual EXPO, held in March.
BPW Scholarships
Members of the local chapter of the Business and Professional Women recently announced they will award $10,000 in educational scholarships to women in the community who are either currently attending or enrolled in a vocational, technical or standard two- or four-year college, or women continuing their education for professional reasons. Pictured is the BPW Scholarship Committee, including (front row) Serena Westberry, Olga Marquette, Sandy Morris (back row) Patti Mayeux, Kristine Hartley, Malise Prieto, Dana Hernandez, Bonnie Berry, Dorothy Garcia and Katie Champagne.
Teen Athletes Summer Program
Teen athletes are invited to participate in a six-week summer program to help them become better athletes. The June 4-July 13 North Oaks Sports Medicine Performance Program, to be held at Southeastern in Hammond, is open to junior- and senior-high students. Registration fee is $200. For information, call (985) 230-6160.
Louisiana Children’s
Discovery Museum
Entergy recently presented a check for $600,000 that will help establish the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Museum. Planners envision the museum to be an interactive and educational journey through time, focusing on the development of the Florida parishes. Pictured are Entergy’s Shelley MacNary and Kathy Montecino, president of the museum board.
Delta Tau Delta
The Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity at Southeastern Louisiana University has again earned top honors at the Southern Division Leadership Conference in February. The chapter was chosen as having the most “Outstanding Brotherhood†for the second consecutive year, as well as for exceeding recruitment goals, excellent consultant hospitality and exceeding Southeastern’s all-male and all-fraternity grade point average. Pictured are (frontrow) Greg Gaiennie, Matt Perrin, Matt Taylor, Trevor Simpson, Justin Poché, Joe Vandigo, Nick Cavaretta, J.T. Erwin, Chris Barcelona, (back row) Greg Vick, Josh Thibodeaux, Andrew Ross, Reuben Washington, R .J. Root, Brady Watts, Derek Roth, Jeremy Barrios and Rudy Koppenol.
Harrison Richard
St. Paul’s student Harrison Richard was selected as a Regional Finalist Student of the Year, 8th Grade Division. The honor advances him to the next round of competition in Baton Rouge for the state finals.
Tami Ellis
Northshore artist Tami Ellis’ “Hope Floats†painting drew $2,600 at an eBay auction earlier this year. The sale, along with sales of poster prints and special events, combined to total over $25,000, which Ellis has donated to Habitat for Humanity for rebuilding efforts.
Bill Dobson
Mandeville resident Bill Dobson was recently awarded the 2007 International Association of Marine Investigators President’s Award. This marks the second time Dobson has received the prestigious award.
Scoggin Properties
Scoggin Properties GMAC Real Estate in Covington was honored recently during the GMAC Home Services Annual Business Conference. The company was recognized for ranking among the real estate network’s top five companies that have experienced the greatest increase in gross commission income growth from 2005-06.
Miss SLU
Southeastern Louisiana University piano performance major Kristen Hilliard of Covington has been chosen Miss Southeastern 2007. Hilliard received her crown from Miss Southeastern 2006 Blair Abene of Hammond at the annual pageant Feb. 7 at Southeastern’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Statewide Bank
Statewide Bank has announced the appointment of seven new officers to its team. Matt Faust was named president; Michael Cahall, vice president and chief credit officer; Michael Lofaso, Tangipahoa market president; Vicky Talley, vice president and commercial lender; Ferd Marsolan, vice president and commercial lender; Karen Sharp, vice president and sales and service manager and Debbie Collins, vice president and branch manager. Leigh Nezat and Megan Levine were also hired as administrative assistants. Pictured is Matt Faust, president.
Westin Twardowski
Westin Twardowski, a sophomore at Fontainebleau High School in Mandeville, won first place at Tulane University’s National Shakespeare Competition, where students presented a 20-line Shakespearean monologue and a sonnet. He’ll be competing in the national semi-final round in New York City against students from throughout the country, all hoping to win the grand prize of a full tuition scholarship to the British American Drama Academy’s Midsummer Conservatory Program in Oxford, England.
Ryan O’Krepki
In March, Covington’s Ryan O’Krepki won the Wilson Junior Open Tournament in Slidell in the 9-10-year-old division. He’s pictured with Federico Palombo, director of junior tennis at Cross Gates Athletic, Club.
Middendorf’s
Middendorf’s restaurant, a local favorite open since 1934 renowned for its thinly sliced fried catfish, has new owners. Karen and Horst Pfeifer, who operated Bella Luna restaurant in New Orleans, say there are no plans to make changes.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
TUNA MARTINI
1 ounce seaweed salad base (nori). Found at Asian grocery stores.
2 ounces fresh tuna, diced
1 ounce mango salsa
1 teaspoon flying fish roe (caviar)
1 pinch fresh cilantro, chopped fine
MANGO SALSA
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup mango, diced
1/2 jalapeño pepper. Remove seed;
chop to a fine mince.
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup sweet sake
1/4 cup rice wine
Prepare mango salsa by adding ingredients in order given. Gently stir and refrigerate overnight. Thoroughly chill a 4-ounce martini glass. Loosely fill bottom of glass with seaweed salad base. Top with diced fresh tuna. Cover with mango salsa. Dot with fish roe, and then sprinkle top with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
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NORTHSHORE EVENTS AUGUST 2007
August 2007
1 Ham’nd Eggs. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Allied Home Mortgage, Hammond. 7:30-9am. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
1-11 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Call for times of gallery openings. Free. 892-8650. www.sttammanyart.org.
1-29 Stennisphere Tours. NASA museum offers fun and educational hands-on activities for children and adults, from a mock test control center to a real space shuttle main engine. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Exit 2 on I-12 East. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. Free. 1-800-237-1821 or 228-688-2370. http://www1.ssc.nasa.gov/public/visitors.
1-31 Covington Farmer’s Market. Side lawn of City Hall, Covington. Wed, 10am-2pm; Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. City of Covington, 892-1811. www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
1-31 Joseph Falgot, featured artist. Barlow Art Gallery, 3523 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 624-4053. Tue.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 11am-5pm. 624-4053.
1-31 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Sat, 9am-1pm, rain or shine. www.mandevilletrailhead.com.
3 Gospel Concert. Mike Vaughn and Special Guests. Good News Fellowship Church (formerly The Country Village), Tickfaw. 6pm. Barbara Vaughn, 974-0507. www.mvmgoodnews.com.
3 Net Connect. Informal networking event. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, 610 Hollycrest Blvd., Covington. 8:30am. Chamber members only. Free. 892-3216 ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
4-26 Tribute to the Military. D.A. Varnado Store Museum, 936 Pearl St., Franklinton. Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 1-4pm. Free. www.varnadostoremuseum.com.
7 Mix It Up! Happy hour mixer for northshore Realtors, mortgage professionals and brokers. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. Must be 21; proper attire required. 4-7pm. Free. 951-8983.
7 President’s Roundtable. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Courtyard by Marriott, Covington. Registration, 7:30am; discussion, 8am. Chamber members only. $15. Reservations mandatory. 892-3216, ext.2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
9 Natchez Native Maggie Brown Live Acoustic Set. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 9pm-2am. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
10 OLL Singles Social. Home-cooked meal; everyone brings a covered dish. New members/visitors welcome. Our Lady of the Lake Church, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville. 7pm-9pm. Free. Claudette, 626-7930.
11 Black Tie Affair. Social gathering for all political, church, business and community leaders. African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Sq., Hammond. 8 pm. George Perkins, 345-9134. www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com.
11 Jazz’n the Vines. Rites of Swing, acoustic group. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. $10. 6:30-9pm. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
15 Business After Hours. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Statewide Bank, Hwy 21, Covington. 5:30-7:30pm. Members, $5; non-members, $10. 892-3216.
16 Chamber After Hours. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Hammond Harley Davidson, 1530 Southwest Railroad Ave., Hammond. 5pm-7pm. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
16 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Singles will meet to eat and socialize. McAlister’s Deli, 206 Lake Dr., Covington. 7pm-9pm. Claudette, 626-7930.
17 Chamber Raffle Event. Hammond Chamber of Commerce. Cocktails, food, music, fun and raffle drawing. Hammond Chamber of Commerce, 400 NW Railroad Avenue, 5-7pm. 345-4457. www.moveuptohammond.com.
17 Hot August Night. Hammond Downtown Development District. Wine tasting, art exhibits, live music, great shopping and fine restaurants. Historic Downtown Hammond. 6-10pm. 542-3471.
17-Sept 8 “Where are they now?†Former students who have gone into arts careers. Slidell Cultural Center, 1827 Front St. Reception, Aug 17, 7-9pm. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Free. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us.
18 Cruise-In. Ponchatoula Open Cruise for all special-interest vehicles. Downtown Ponchatoula. 5-9pm. Northshore Mustang Club. Jerry Bryant, 386-8673. www.northshoremustangclub.com.
18 Night Gallery. Featuring local artists. Maggie Brown and The Chris LeBlanc Band will perform together. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. Must be 21, proper attire required. Free. 951-8983.
18 Slidell Christian Singles Dance. St. Luke’s Church, Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell. 8pm-12am. $12. 869-0663.
18 Ticket to Paradise. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce raffle and party. Castine Center, Mandeville. $100 per ticket donation includes two admissions, food, beer, wine and one raffle entry. 892-3216.
18 Vino Blanco. A tasting of summer white wines from Napa Valley and Spain. Maggie Brown will perform. CRU Wine Bar, 22 St. Ann Dr., Mandeville. 4-7pm. Must be 21, proper attire required. $20/couple. 951-8983.
18–Sept. 1 DIVA Exhibition and Country Roads Collection: New Acquisitions. Bruner Gallery. Opening night, Aug 11, 6-9pm. Brunner Gallery, 215 N. Columbia St., Covington. 893-0444. www.brunnergallery.com.
20 OLL Singles Dine Out. Our Lady of the Lake Singles will meet to eat and socialize. Chili’s Grill & Bar, 3420 Hwy 190, Mandeville. 6:30pm-8pm. Claudette, 626-7930.
21 Ponchatoula Business & Professional Expo. Lions Club, Ponchatoula, 750 East Pine Ponchatoula. 5-8pm. (800) 617-4502. www.ponchatoulachamber.com.
22 Cultural Economy Awareness Week kickoff luncheon. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce. Speaker from the Lt. Governor’s Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism will speak on the viability and importance of Louisiana’s cultural economy. Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville. Registration at 11:30am; presentation at noon. Members, $25; non-members, $30. Reservations required by Aug 17. 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
23 Business After Hours. Slidell Chamber of Commerce with Northshore Regional Medical Center and Palmettos. Palmetto’s Bayou Bar and Grill, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell. 643-5678. www.slidellchamber.com.
25 Jazz’n the Vines. Wardell Williams. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. $10. 6:30-9pm. 892-9742. www.pontchartrainvineyards.com.
25 OLL Singles Hawaiian Luau Dance. Music by DJ Ron Harris, 3090 E. Causeway Approach. 8pm-12am. $10.00. Claudette, 626-7930.
26 Slidell Remembers: Hurricane Katrina, A Ceremony of Remembrance. Heritage Park, Slidell. 5pm. Free. 646-4375. www.slidell.la.us.
29 True Grits breakfast. St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce honors businesses that relocated to the northshore after Katrina. Chamber office, Covington. 8-10am. Free to all relocated businesses. RSVP required. For information, call 892-3216, ext. 2. www.sttammanychamber.org.
31-Sept. 2 Tangipahoa African American Heritage Festival. African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Sq., Hammond. 1pm-12am. George Perkins, 345-9134. www.africanamericanheritagemuseum
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